Chang Er Ding Guang Xian Provokes, Final Total Cultivation!

The system's words struck terror into the heart of Xuandu.

Good heavens!

He was currently standing inside Biyou Palace!

Sitting high upon the Cloud Bed before him was Sect Leader Tongtian, and standing behind him were Daoist Duobao, Saint Mother Jinling, and a host of other Jie Sect Core Disciples.

Every one of them was a Great Power with profound cultivation and piercing insight.

If his aura were to surge and his cultivation to skyrocket out of thin air right now, leaping from a mortal with no foundation to an immeasurable realm in an instant...

How could he possibly explain that?

It was completely inexplicable!

Was he supposed to claim he had encountered a Heaven-Defying fortuitous encounter or possessed some strange treasure?

Under the eyes of a Sage, any lie would be pale and powerless.

Once the cultivation provided by the system descended, his greatest secret would likely be exposed immediately.

It was better to stay steady.

He immediately shouted in his mind:

"System! System! Can you delay the extraction of the cultivation? Or hide the aura?"

As his thought fell, the system's mechanical and cold voice rang out promptly:

[Ding! Host requirement detected.]

[Cultivation Feedback can be stored temporarily; the host may choose to extract it at any time.]

[System energy is stable; there is no time limit for storage, and there is no loss.]

[Currently calculating the Cultivation Sum of the Jie Sect Disciples... Calculating...]

Hearing this, the massive boulder in Xuandu's heart crashed to the ground.

He let out a long sigh of relief.

His tensed mind relaxed in an instant.

His back was already drenched in a layer of fine, cold sweat.

Good! Good! This is perfect!

He repeated in his heart.

Being able to control the timing of the extraction autonomously was a solution to his most pressing emergency!

This way, he could save himself from countless troubles and avoid exposing his trump cards too early.

Steady and solid progress was the only way for the long term.

Just as his mind was in turmoil while communicating with the system, the interior of Biyou Palace remained silent.

After Sect Leader Tongtian announced the acceptance of his disciple, he spoke no further, merely looking at him with a calm gaze, as if waiting for something.

The rest of the disciples in the hall kept their gazes fixed upon him.

Curiosity, scrutiny, and inquiry.

A mortal who could cause the Grand Pure Sage to visit in person and then be accepted by their Master was truly too special.

Daoist Duobao's gaze was deep; with his profound cultivation, he vaguely felt that this Xuandu had experienced a subtle fluctuation of mind just a moment ago.

Although it vanished in a flash, it was certainly not something a typical mortal should possess.

Saint Mother Jinling's Beautiful Eyes shifted, likewise detecting a trace of abnormality, yet she could not find the Root Cause.

Saint Mother Wudang had a cold temperament and merely watched indifferently.

Saint Mother Guiling's eyes were lively and filled with curiosity.

Zhao Gongming raised his thick eyebrows and touched the Golden Whip at his waist, finding this new Junior Brother quite interesting.

The Three Goddesses of Xiao exchanged glances, their Spiritual Sense moving slightly as they communicated their confusion.

Sect Leader Tongtian sat high on the Cloud Bed, and he Saw Everything—the subtle changes in Xuandu's expression, the momentary tension, and the subsequent relaxation.

A faint, almost imperceptible curve tugged at the corner of his mouth.

This Child indeed had secrets.

However, he did not care.

In the vast Great Wilderness, who did not have a few fortuitous encounters or secrets?

His Jie Sect would Teach Without Discrimination and embrace all rivers; what he wanted was a heart directed toward the Dao and the will to contend for one's destiny.

As long as Xuandu's heart was with the Jie Sect, some secrets were actually a good thing.

"Xuandu."

Sect Leader Tongtian spoke, breaking the silence within the Palace Hall.

Xuandu felt a jolt in his mind, immediately clearing away distracting thoughts as he respectfully replied:

"Disciple is here."

"Since you have entered the Jie Sect, you must know the sect rules."

Sect Leader Tongtian's tone was calm, yet it carried an inherent majesty.

"You must not harm fellow disciples!"

"Can you abide by this?"

Xuandu bowed immediately, saying solemnly:

"Disciple Xuandu shall strictly follow Master's command and uphold the sect rules!"

Sect Leader Tongtian nodded slightly and continued:

"Your foundation is still shallow, and you are new to the dao path, so you shall first be ranked as an outer disciple."

"I hope you cultivate diligently and realize the true essence of the Great Dao at an early date."

An outer disciple?

Xuandu's heart stirred, but he felt no dissatisfaction.

This was exactly within his expectations.

"Disciple accepts the order! Thank you, Master!"

Xuandu bowed once more.

Sect Leader Tongtian's gaze swept across the hall below; he did not look at Daoist Duobao, but instead landed on one of the Seven Attendant Immortals.

"Ding Guang Xian."

A figure stepped out upon hearing the call; it was Chang Er Ding Guang Xian.

His face wore a look of sycophancy as he bowed to Sect Leader Tongtian:

"Disciple is here."

"Xuandu has just arrived. You shall handle the arrangements for his various affairs."

"Guide him to familiarize himself with Golden Ao Island, teach him the basic qi refinement methods, and select a cave dwelling for him to reside in."

A flicker of imperceptible contempt flashed through Chang Er Ding Guang Xian's eyes, yet his expression remained respectful:

"I shall strictly follow Master's command."

With the arrangements settled, Sect Leader Tongtian said no more, his figure slowly fading away until it merged into the dao rhythm of Biyou Palace.

As the Sage departed, the pressure within the palace hall abruptly eased.

The disciples also began to disperse one after another.

When Daoist Duobao passed by Xuandu, he paused for a moment, glanced at him with a calm gaze, said nothing, and then left.

Saint Mother Jinling, Saint Mother Wudang, and others also nodded slightly before turning into streams of light and vanishing.

Zhao Gongming was quite forthright, patting Xuandu on the shoulder:

"Junior Brother, cultivate well!"

With a hearty laugh, he rode a cloud away.

The Three Goddesses of Xiao drifted away gracefully.

In the blink of an eye, only Chang Er Ding Guang Xian and Xuandu remained in front of the palace.

The sycophantic smile on Chang Er Ding Guang Xian's face faded.

He turned around, his long ears twitching slightly as he looked Xuandu up and down.

His eyes were filled with undisguised scrutiny and... disdain.

"Let's go, Xuandu... Junior Brother."

He paused deliberately on the words "Junior Brother," his tone carrying a hint of faint mockery.

After speaking, without waiting for Xuandu to respond, he rode his own unremarkable immortal light and flew forward, swaying lazily.

The speed was not fast, clearly showing he did not take the mortal Xuandu seriously.

Xuandu's eyes turned slightly cold, and he followed in silence.

He recognized this face.

Chang Er Ding Guang Xian!

In the future Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, he would become the greatest traitor of the Jie Sect!

If not for this man harboring ulterior motives and wavering at the critical moment, perhaps even directly causing the Six Souls Banner to fail in its intended purpose, the fate of the Jie Sect might not have been so tragic.

In Xuandu's eyes, this fellow was one of the primary culprits behind the downfall of the Jie Sect!

Now, this future traitor was looking at him with such a condescending gaze.

Xuandu sneered inwardly, but his face remained calm and composed.

Why bother arguing with a man who is as good as dead?

Once his own cultivation is sufficient, the first person he will settle scores with is this treacherous scoundrel!

Chang Er Ding Guang Xian steered his immortal light at a pace neither fast nor slow, his guidance along the way appearing utterly perfunctory.

"That over there is the Training Ground. Stay away from it unless necessary, lest you get injured by accident."

His tone was calm, yet the underlying implication was that Xuandu's cultivation was too low to be worthy of such a place.

They flew over a garden teeming with spiritual energy.

"That is the Hundred Herbs Garden. The spiritual herbs inside are precious. Your cultivation is insufficient, so do not go near them; if you damage them, you cannot afford the compensation."

They passed by the Sword Tablet Forest, where Sword Qi soared to the heavens.

"That is the Sword Tablet Forest, containing supreme Sword Intent. It is difficult for any but the most gifted to comprehend."

He glanced at Xuandu with pointed intent.

"As for you, just look from afar. Do not force it, or you will damage your foundation and spirit."

Every word revealed his contempt for Xuandu's Human Race Origin and mediocre aptitude.

It was as if Xuandu joining the Jie Sect was a stroke of immense luck, and he should simply keep his tail tucked between his legs.

Xuandu listened in silence, not saying a word.

He watched the face of Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, and a Killing Intent began to brew in his heart.

Traitor!

Let you be arrogant for now.

When the tribulation begins, we shall see how you beg for mercy!

Xuandu had already sentenced this man to death in his heart; his current forbearance was merely for the sake of future retribution.

While listening to the barbs hidden in the introduction provided by Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, he silently sensed the System Panel in his mind.

[Host: Xuandu]

[Realm: None]

[Sect Affiliation: Jie Sect]

[Real-time Cultivation Feedback (Available for extraction): Calculating... (Continuously growing)]

That constantly accumulating, unimaginably vast power was his greatest source of confidence.

Seeing that Xuandu remained silent and showed no reaction to his veiled mockery, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian merely assumed he was timid and cowardly, feeling even more disdain in his heart.

Truly an ant of the Human Race, devoid of any backbone.

He wondered what Master saw in him.

Finally, the immortal light descended upon a rather desolate mountain range on the edge of Golden Ao Island.

The spiritual energy here was noticeably thin, far inferior to the Core Area of the island, and the cave dwellings on the mountain appeared much more crude.

"This is the gathering place for the Outer Disciples."

Chang Er Ding Guang Xian pointed to a cave dwelling halfway up the mountain that looked as if it had not been maintained for a long time, its stone door visibly weathered.

"That one is still empty. You shall live there from now on."

He casually tossed a dim Restriction Token to Xuandu.

"This is the cave dwelling token. Refine it, and you can use it."

His tone was extremely perfunctory.

"Learn the rules of the island on your own. Don't wander around aimlessly; if you offend any Senior Brother or Senior Sister, you won't have a good end."

Having finished his instructions, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian seemed unwilling to stay for even a second longer.

"Look after yourself."

With that, he steered his immortal light and left without looking back, disappearing into the horizon.

Xuandu stood on the desolate peak, clutching the low-quality token.

He looked at the crude cave dwelling before him, but instead of anger, a smile appeared on his face.

"Chang Er Ding Guang Xian..."

He turned, pushed open the weathered stone door, and walked into the cave.

The interior was simply furnished and covered in a layer of dust.

Xuandu did not mind; he sat cross-legged on the stone bed and opened the system interface.

At this moment, the panel indicated that the calculation was complete.

Upon seeing the calculated cultivation level, Xuandu was ecstatic.

"Damn, this high!"