System, Don't Be Such an Attention Magnet Here!

The next day.

Jiang Li rose early.

He washed up and got dressed.

Then he stepped out of his Cave Residence looking his very best.

He was already strikingly handsome, with sword-like brows, star-bright eyes, and an elegant, dashing air. Coupled with the Righteous Qi about him, merely standing there made him seem like an exiled immortal descended into the mortal world, naturally inspiring goodwill.

Part of the reason he had been sent to the Ten Thousand Demons Sect as the Myriad Desire Demon Lord's Backup Possession Body was because of this face.

A good-looking face made people look twice—and made it harder for them to mistake you for a bad person.

"Let's go, Master."

Jiang Li urged.

Why had he gotten up so early?

Naturally, because he wanted to keep a low profile.

He wanted to quietly join Heaven Sword Peak without drawing excessive attention from the other disciples.

Then he would enter seclusion for over a month and reduce his presence to the bare minimum.

As he always said—

Keeping a low profile had no downside.

If he wanted to live forever and spend his life in peace, he had to thoroughly uphold the Dao of Survival.

Therefore—

Jiang Li did not greet any of his neighbors that day.

Nor did he tell anyone that he would be joining Heaven Sword Peak.

Zhang Song suspected nothing. He piloted the Spirit Boat and led Jiang Li away into the distance.

Leaving behind only an empty Cave Residence.

On the way.

Zhang Song said, "You are the first disciple I have taken. Your greeting gift cannot be lacking. I will give you three treasures; I hope you use them well."

As he spoke.

The Heaven Sword Peak elder flicked his sleeve, and three treasures floated before Jiang Li, overflowing with shimmering light and dazzling brilliance.

"The first is a top-grade spirit artifact named Burning Sky. It was the weapon I used after making my name. After all these years of nurturing, Burning Sky has nearly become a third-grade spirit treasure. Its edge is exceptionally fierce, so use it with care."

Jiang Li looked over.

A startled expression appeared on his face.

Before him floated a scarlet flying sword, three feet and three inches long, like a crimson luan spreading its wings.

The sword's body was razor-sharp, its cold gleam dazzling enough to sting the eyes, and its edge seemed to scrape painfully across one's face.

What an overbearing flying sword.

Jiang Li clicked his tongue inwardly.

It truly deserved to be a flying sword close to becoming a third-grade spirit treasure. Its sharpness alone gave him the illusion that he was unworthy of wielding it.

But thinking about it, that made sense.

Third-grade spirit treasures could only be used by Great Cultivators at the Nascent Soul Realm and above.

And this Burning Sky was absolutely among the finest second-grade spirit artifacts. Even ordinary Golden Core cultivators did not possess such equipment.

Using it on a minor Qi Refining stage cultivator like him was simply extravagant.

"The second is a protective Jade Pendant. It can automatically withstand attacks below the Golden Core Realm. Even a Golden Core cultivator's full-force strike cannot shatter it in a single blow."

Another top-grade spirit artifact.

And a defensive one at that.

It could block a Golden Core cultivator's full-force strike. Its value was not inferior to the Burning Sky Sword in the slightest.

"The third is a Storage Ring. Its space is a hundred times larger than an ordinary Storage Bag. Inside are cultivation resources I prepared for you, as well as my insights from cultivation. You may examine them yourself."

A brand-new, delicate ring drifted over.

The gemstone set in its center glimmered with seven-colored radiance.

The three treasures covered attack, defense, travel, and resources—the four major aspects.

This greeting gift was far too generous.

Jiang Li fell silent for a moment.

Having grown accustomed to the Ten Thousand Demons Sect's schemes and deceptions, its law of the dark forest, Zhang Song's greeting gift felt unreal to him.

No wonder everyone condemned the Demonic Cult while the righteous path was so revered. One could see the difference between clouds and mud from the gifts exchanged between masters and disciples alone.

Damn it, what cadre could withstand a test like this?

"Accept them. The immortal path is long and vast. These things can keep you safe for a time, allowing you to pursue the Great Dao without distraction."

Zhang Song smiled.

His eyes were full of expectation for Jiang Li.

It was the mindset of someone who had unearthed a piece of flawless jade and wanted to do everything possible to let it shine.

"Thank you, Master."

Jiang Li's tone was solemn.

Sorry, Myriad Desire Demon Lord. Don't contact me again in the future. I'm afraid the Heavenly Mystery Holy Land will misunderstand.

Before long.

The Flying Skiff landed at Heaven Sword Peak.

True to its name, Heaven Sword Peak was a Profound Peak a thousand zhang tall, thrust upside down into the sky like a sharp sword. Its surface was covered in sword marks, brimming with astonishing sword intent that pierced the heavens.

Zhang Song explained, "Heaven Sword Peak is divided into ten levels. The spiritual energy differs on each level, and competition within is fierce. If you want better resources and status, you must climb upward step by step. Since you are my disciple, you will begin on the third level. The spiritual energy there is suitable for Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators and will be greatly beneficial to you."

Jiang Li looked over.

Heaven Sword Peak was divided into distinct levels.

The first level lay at the mountain's foot, while the third was near the mountainside.

A vast cluster of buildings had been constructed within the sword peak there.

Each level was separated by a great distance.

Like clearly stratified social classes.

It made people hold their breath, wanting to climb to a higher tier.

This is bad. Are they forcing the sect disciples to grind themselves to death?

He had no desire to become a grind king, the "top student" of Heaven Sword Peak.

Jiang Li's heart skipped a beat.

But on second thought, as long as he wanted to lie low, no one could make him climb.

Not even the system.

After all—

Neither the cultivation art "Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art" nor the technique "Dragon Slaying Sword" had the personality of a grind king. They would not trigger a grind-king route.

Jiang Li was relieved.

Soon.

The Flying Skiff came to a complete stop.

Jiang Li arrived at the foot of Heaven Sword Peak.

"Once you finish registering your identity token and officially become a Heaven Sword Peak disciple, you can fly directly to the third level. I am on the seventh level. Come find me if you need anything. Of course, I am also one of the instructors for the Elite Training Program. Once you join, I will personally teach you."

Zhang Song explained every detail thoroughly.

Jiang Li listened attentively.

They walked side by side.

Suddenly.

Jiang Li's attention was drawn to a massive stone stele before Heaven Sword Peak's Mountain Gate.

Though the stele had endured wind and sun, its surface was spotless and clean as new.

Yet a crack running through the entire stele ruined that beauty.

Making it look like a defective item.

Jiang Li's first thought was: Is Heaven Sword Peak really this thrifty? They even left a broken stele here.

And the technique "Dragon Slaying Sword" had a different first thought—

Ding! The technique "Dragon Slaying Sword" has come into contact with a sword mark containing a cultivator's insights. Deeply drawn to it, it has immersed itself within and cannot pull free. You have triggered the following choices:

Option One: Comprehend it fiercely and improve your own sword Dao realm. Completion reward: Technique Mastery (Sword Aura Manifestation).

Option Two: Destroy the massive stele and directly absorb its sword intent. Completion reward: Technique Mastery (Sword Aura Manifestation).

Option Three: Pull away the massive stele and comprehend it slowly. Completion reward: Technique Mastery (Sword Aura Manifestation).

Huh?

Jiang Li was completely dumbfounded.

This thing was a sword mark? And it even contained a cultivator's insights into the sword Dao?

No—

Why could he not sense anything at all?

Was the gap in comprehension really this enormous?

Jiang Li felt somewhat wounded.

He increasingly felt that his cultivation art and techniques were carrying him completely.

Ding! The technique "Dragon Slaying Sword" indicates that it is getting a little impatient and urges you to hurry up.

Damn it.

What the hell was this feeling of being disliked?

Jiang Li was helpless.

O-One, option one. What the hell are those other options?

One was to destroy the massive stele, and the other was to pull it away. He had no idea what astonishing train of thought the system had followed to come up with such ridiculous options.

That was too absurd.

Option one was better.

At least it would not draw attention.

Thinking this.

Jiang Li selected the first option.

The technique "Dragon Slaying Sword" began to act.

Jiang Li lost control of his body.

The technique took over.

The next moment.

Jiang Li stepped forward.

He arrived before the massive stele, raised his eyes, and entered a kind of Enlightenment State.

He simply stood there in silence.

As though he had become a fool.

Zhang Song was initially stunned, but then shook his head.

His disciple's talent in the sword Dao truly was astonishing. He had discovered the sword mark contained within the massive stele so quickly and entered a state of comprehension.

This was a good thing.

Comprehending another person's sword marks would help improve one's own sword Dao realm.

He estimated that once the comprehension was complete, Jiang Li's mastery of Sword Qi Transformation would be thoroughly stabilized.

Meanwhile.

As time passed, more and more disciples came and went around Heaven Sword Peak.

Jiang Li was starting to crack.

System, how much longer are you going to stay enlightened?

Stop being such an attention magnet here.

My grand plan of following the Dao of Survival!