After the initial excitement, Li Su was somewhat dazed. It wasn't until he picked up the Jade Purity Token that he realized something.
He was immediately filled with fear, his whole body trembled with dread, and he realized for the first time how terrifying a saint could be. He looked up to him with awe and trembled with fear.
Although he always knew that sages were terrifying, that sages were the greatest and most unparalleled beings in the Primordial World.
Even after learning the magic of several sages, he still held them in the utmost respect.
At this moment, Li Su felt nothing but immense relief!
Luckily, he had good talent and became a disciple of Jade Purity Primordial Celestial Worthy. Otherwise, he would have been in big trouble and suffered a huge loss this time.
This place is, in fact, a pit! A huge, bottomless pit!
According to the records of the Xia Kingdom, if the pits that appear in the World Fragment were ranked from one to one hundred, this one would undoubtedly be one hundred percent!
This place is World Fragment, a fourth type of fragment of public openness.
It is the Investiture of the Gods temple of Jade Purity Primordial Celestial Worthy, one of the Three Pure Ones in the Investiture of the Gods, and part of the Jade Void Palace!
Dao-Seeking Cliff!
To seek righteousness is a long and arduous journey, but I will persevere in my pursuit.
This is a place specially prepared by the Primordial Lord of Heaven Venerable for his disciples to cultivate and seek the Dao, encompassing everything from beginner to advanced levels.
Anyone who has qualified and been recognized as a disciple of the Jade Purity Primordial Celestial Worthy can begin their cultivation here.
The method of cultivation is also very simple: walk the Enlightenment Stairway on the Dao-Seeking Cliff.
Yes, it's the staircase mentioned in the manual that needs to be cleaned every day. That's where formal disciples cultivate, and it contains the Daoist teachings of the Jade Purity Primordial Celestial Worthy, the Jade Purity Chapters!
So here's the question: formal disciples ascend the Enlightenment Stairway and study the Jade Purity Chapters. But what about the ten levels within the Dao-Seeking Cliff, the Cave Abode Disciple, and those possessing countless Daoist techniques and the Thousand Stele Forest, etc.?
Simple!
That was for the servants.
Yes, the so-called "Study Cliff" was not a place for teaching, but rather a place prepared for servants.
For Master Jade Purity, very few disciples could catch his eye; good fortune and lineage were extremely important.
The saying goes, "If the seedlings are red and the roots are straight," meaning those who don't meet his requirements won't even get a second glance.
In other words, those who are not qualified are not worthy to enter his temple!
However, although this big shot was somewhat rigid and extremely rule-abiding, there was no doubt that his deep love and care for his disciples was very much in line with the Daoist tradition. In fact, it should be said that the Daoist tradition of protecting one's own disciples was passed down from these three.
For example, the current situation at Dao-Seeking Cliff doesn't mean that Master Jade Purity has lowered his requirements for accepting disciples.
Rather, my disciples' ability to endure hardship and be hardworking is something I deliberately arrange for them to experience, that is, to toughen their minds. Otherwise, they can just focus on cultivating the Tao.
Let others do the manual labor.
Well, those who yearn to pursue the Dao are quite good. Although their background is not good and their fortune is poor, and they are not worthy of my attention, it is not entirely unbearable if it is for the sake of my disciples.
Therefore, the Study Cliff appeared on the Cliff of Dao-Seeking Cliff.
I will give all those who seek the Dao a chance to serve my disciples well, and I will bestow upon you a bit of blessing so that you may ask the Dao for Longevity Art.
Therefore, all the rewards here are merely for the purpose of better looking down on the disciples of the Heavenly Venerable.
The so-called highest achievement of Cave Abode Disciple is, in fact, merely a selection process.
Those who are single-mindedly devoted to the Dao and obedient are qualified to become candidates for the cave dwelling. After the formal disciples of Jade Purity emerge from the Enlightenment Stairway, they may be selected by them to become attendants, who will then take care of their daily lives and serve them.
Therefore, the true significance of the Enlightenment Ranking in the Study Cliff is not that the more enlightenment you attain, the more rewards you receive or the higher your status. Rather, it's for the formal disciples to see, so they can directly perceive the abilities and performance of these servants and thus choose the disciples who suit their preferences.
As the information emanating from the Jade Purity Token spread, Li Su couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.
The Xia Kingdom, the Five Surnames, Demon Race were all eagerly anticipating and desperately wanted to learn about the Dao-Seeking Cliff, even writing books to record its contents. It turns out that the so-called Study Cliff was merely a place where the Jade Purity Elder selected servants and attendants for his formal disciples. How would people feel if this got out?
Despite everyone fighting tooth and nail for this, it turns out you have no claim to this place at all; in fact, it had nothing to do with you from the very beginning.
Moreover, having discussed the Study Cliff, let's now talk about the Freedom Land.
The Jade Purity Elder was very strict with his disciples, requiring them to be of the highest moral character. As for his servants, he didn't have as many requirements, and there were bound to be some with poor character among them, so he prepared such a place.
Let those who are brave and aggressive go in, to fight and to struggle.
The purpose was simple: to give the disciples practice.
How dangerous Primordial World?
Big shots are everywhere, Golden Immortals are as common as dogs, and there are hundreds of Great Luo Immortals in a short time. One wrong move and your life is over.
Therefore, it was natural to find someone for the disciple to practice with.
Furthermore, to ensure these guys are ruthless, reckless, and fearless enough, they are specially protected; death only reduces their holding time.
Without the real fear of being killed, once they step into the ring, the destructive power they can unleash is naturally greater.
It was enough for his disciples to learn how to fight, so even if they disliked it, once they entered the dueling arena, even if they were creatures that were born from wet eggs and covered in fur and armor, they would be allowed to transform back into their true forms and fight, even if they were displeasing to the eye.
Speaking of which, let's briefly discuss the holding period and the points earned.
This was undoubtedly the part that chilled Li Su to the bone, making her realize the terrifying nature of the sage's schemes.
First, there's the holding period!
Yes, that so-called holding period is the biggest pitfall.
Rather, it's money that Jade Void Palace advanced to you after assessing your current cultivation level!
That's right, this thing is money!
Money is something that must be borrowed and then returned!
Furthermore, there's no such thing as easy money here; the only threat is that if you don't pay it back, they'll kill you.
That's right, however much time you spend in the Jade Void Palace, that's how much time you'll owe afterwards.
Unless you haven't used a single minute since you entered, and you make up for it by dueling at the Star Sea Fishpond when you leave, you'll be in debt and have to pay it back!
Is this possible? No, it's impossible!
In order to achieve enlightenment as quickly as possible, not to mention the human race, the Demon Race and the Five Surnames almost all spent all their time leaving this place.
Even if you do manage to do it.
There's another one: points!
Points: What you learn and practice after entering can be converted into points. You will also gain corresponding points for each set of Daoist techniques you learn. You can then exchange points for holding time or even resources.
That's right, this is also a loan to you.
These are additional resources given to you after your combat capabilities have been assessed.
What? You're asking if this is outrageous? A sage, how could he scheme like this?
No, that's not it!
This is the Jade Void Palace! Being able to come here to learn Daoist arts is already an immense blessing, like one's ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke!
So you're just asking me to clean up, and they're going to teach me Daoist magic?
What are you thinking about?
Saints and sects are two different concepts. Saints establish a teaching and spread the Way; they are the foundation!
Because of you, disciple, the Primordial Lord of Heaven has spared me a chance. I should be eternally grateful to have you.
The reason the sage created this situation was not to scheme against the servants, but to exert control.
Why did Supreme Purity Numinous Treasure Celestial Venerable get into trouble with Jade Purity Primordial Celestial Worthy? Wasn't it because he accepted many disciples without restraint, thus damaging his own foundation and ruining his own destiny?
So the reason I dug this hole wasn't to get anything from you; it was just a simple, subconscious act.
If you learn Daoist magic from me and go out to harm the common people, you will tarnish my reputation, ruin my foundation, and destroy my destiny.
Then I will ensure your eternal damnation and the complete annihilation of your soul!
Yes, that's roughly the idea!
At least, the Yuanshi Master himself said this in the Jade Purity Token: if any servant dares to betray his master and ancestors, dares to bring disaster to the common people, or destroys my foundation, then this will be the punishment, turning them into a massacre, never to be redeemed again!
Li Su couldn't help but shudder. Good heavens, truly good heavens! No wonder he is Master Yuanshi; no wonder Master Numinous Treasure couldn't defeat him.
That foresight is disgusting!
What will happen if I don't become a formal disciple, but instead encounter one in the future?
Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.
Immediately, Li Su laughed!
Although he almost shattered his knees and nearly lost his brains when he first entered, he has undoubtedly become a disciple of the Jade Purity Primordial Celestial Worthy —yes, a formal one. It's just that he doesn't know which Golden Immortal rank he is, but he has the status and the noble identity. He is undoubtedly of impeccable lineage.
Most importantly, he holds a very high and mighty position on this Dao-Seeking Cliff!
Unfortunately, he can only be considered a beginner disciple now, with limited authority. He will have to wait until he studies the Jade Purity Chapters and masters the Dao to a certain extent before he can gradually unlock his own authority.
However, even so, it's still quite high.
Firstly, regarding the holding period, there is no limit to the number of shares; you can hold them for as long as you want.
As for points, new disciples receive 3,000 points directly.
Bonus points will be awarded based on the progress of studying the Jade Purity Chapters and the degree of mastery of divine powers and methods.
Compared to other menial servants, he earns ten times more and consumes only one percent of their resources. No wonder he is a direct disciple; his status is truly different!
As for the saying this thing can cheat the handyman, why can't it cheat him too?
He's already taken a master, what's he thinking? Where in the world is there absolute freedom? The karmic connection is established. If his master really wanted to take action, would he need to rely on time or points? The Jade Purity Chapters is all his, okay?
At most, he's just a tool. Look at the Twelve Golden Immortals facing their tribulations, Primordial Lord of Heaven didn't hesitate to initiate the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods to help his disciples overcome their tribulations. He's an old Daoist disciple, full of love.
Although he's a rigid teacher, can you really say he's bad? Heh, if you become a disciple of the Three Pure Ones, you're practically their own son. Uh... Master Numinous Treasure would probably give you a discount, since he has too many disciples.
Yes, I must turn the gathering of ten thousand immortals into a grand banquet, so that as Master Numinous Treasure's only disciple, I can receive all of his love!
Uh, let's keep the Three Xiao Sister Sanxiao, uh, let's keep the Spirit Turtle Sister too, uh, let's keep the Golden Spirit Sister and the Wudang Sister too, as for the Many Treasures Brother, it depends on the situation, whether he loves me or not, whether he'll give me a magic weapon first, as for the Zhao Brother, let's beat him up first, and beat him up a few more times if it's not too bad, he's really too much of a jerk, even Master has been tricked into this situation, hasn't he?
After putting away the token and dissipating his Daoist robe, Li Su stood up, respectfully took ten steps back, turned around and walked out of the Jade Void Palace gate. Then he began to walk sideways down the mountain with the crab-like gait that seemed to traverse the world.
Today is a wonderful day; the sky, the earth, and the world are truly magnificent!
The more I thought about it, the happier I became, and I couldn't help but jump for joy.
He stopped at the top of the steps outside the palace, took a deep breath to calm his racing heart, and then took out a mask and covered his face.
It cannot expand, it cannot expand.
Li Su, your strength is not enough. Most importantly, Yuanshi is the strictest. You've become too arrogant. Before any enemies even come looking for trouble, he'll be the first to beat you with his stick.
As a disciple of a sage, one should naturally be a dutiful daughter, not a scheming or dishonest one.
Taking a breath, Li Su gazed down at the palace below.
It was divided into two parts at the bottom.
One is at the Divine Power Realm, and the other is at the Dao Arts Realm.
Li Su closed his eyes, leaving the Divine Power Realm aside for the moment. With a thought, light surrounded his body, and the next moment he transformed into a shooting star and fell towards the Dao Arts Realm.
As the scenery changed and the view became clearer, he arrived at the Study Cliff dormitory, the dormitory of his personal disciples.
Unlike the menial servants, he didn't need to go to the Study Cliff, but instead stood in front of a luxurious and magnificent palace, with thirty-six courtyards.
As expected of a direct disciple, so classy, so classy!
Looking at the room, which spanned over two thousand square meters, Li Su couldn't help but smile. "Hmm, I mustn't get cocky, I mustn't get cocky."
Familiarize yourself with the room first, especially the bedroom; it will be very useful later!!!
Then he went to the steps to study the Jade Purity Chapters Jade Purity Chapters. He wondered what he could glean from it, and what the Yuan Dynasty was—his master's fundamental law.
The God-Striking Whip? The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi? The Three Lights Divine Water? Or the legendary Pangu Banner?
Li Su's eyes gleamed. What would it be like if he reached the Divine Power Realm, wielding the Immortal-Slaying Sword in his left hand and the Pangu Banner in his right, and if he could also become a disciple of the Great Purity Moral Celestial Worthy, and conjure Taiji Diagram with a mere flick of his brow?
*******
Over here, Li Su began to excitedly observe her room, especially her bedroom.
Study Cliff Dormitory.
Zhang Zhuzhu and Zhu Tongyu said anxiously, "Sister Qian, what should we do? That bastard Zhao Kang has gone too far!"
Lü Qian frowned deeply, completely unprepared for things to turn out this way.
Not long after they arrived, news came—or rather, they saw it with their own eyes.
Four elites lay in the dormitory, their minds reeling from the beating, blood streaming from their seven orifices.
The reason is simple: Zhao Kang's order.
Zhu Chihu immediately exploded. These people are the elites of the Xia Kingdom, the future of the human race, not your private soldiers or slaves, Zhao Kang!
What gives you the right to order them to violate the taboos of the Study Cliff?
Just because Chen Hao made you lose face? How big is your face? Do you think Xia Kingdom is Conglomerate? And that you, Zhao Kang, are Five Surnames?
Enraged, Zhu Chihu went to find Zhao Kang and questioned him.
Chen Hao did indeed disobey orders, but was it really necessary to search for him this way? Couldn't they have simply located him? Why send messages through everyone on the first, second, and third floors? To punish them all?
Faced with Zhu Chihu's questioning, Zhao Kang replied indifferently, "I am the commander of the Xia Kingdom. It is not your place to tell me what to do."
He had the confidence, of course, because just now, he had become Cave Abode Disciple.
That's right, last time I was just one step away from leaving him, a step that wasn't a requirement of cultivation level or mission requirements.
It's 100,000 points—an astronomical number!
Just before returning to the Study Cliff dormitory, he completed this final step and became Cave Abode Disciple!
Once he becomes a disciple of the cave, not only will Xia Guoxueya's predicament be resolved, but for the next few years, no one will be able to replace Zhao Kang.
Why did he dare to do this? He had the confidence!
Once they're out, they can simply explain. As Cave Abode Disciple dwelling and also a member of the Zhao Family, the Xia Kingdom might punish them, but it would be nothing more than a symbolic punishment.
Faced with Zhao Kang's words, Zhu Chihu trembled, not only because of his own problem, but more importantly because of his attitude.
How could I possibly support someone like that and let him become the leader of the Xia Kingdom team?
" Sheng Ying was right after all. Zhao Kang, you are not qualified, nor are you worthy of being the leader of the Xia Kingdom team!"
Zhao Kang froze, his face turning pale. The anger that had subsided slightly was immediately reignited. Since becoming the leader of the Xia Kingdom team, he had endured so much pressure. The repeated challenges had pushed him to the brink, yet no one understood. Everyone looked at them with only disappointment, constantly comparing him to Ying Zhan and Zhang Shengying, criticizing him. It was like a knife repeatedly cutting into his heart, again and again.
He sneered and said without any pretense, " Zhu Chihu, mind your place! Worry about your own problems. You've wasted so much time and so many points, and you're still stuck on the third level. Shameless! If I had that many points and time, I would have become Cave Abode Disciple long ago!"
" Zhao Kang, are you looking for death?"
Zhu Chihu exploded!
"What? You want to lay a hand on me? Heh, you won't have the chance!"
Zhao Kang's eyes blazed with fury. Zhu Chihu's words had completely hit his breaking point. This was even more infuriating than Chen Hao's disobedience. He said coldly and sharply, "As a Cave Abode Disciple, Zhu Chihu, from now on, you will be responsible for chopping 10,000 catties of firewood and carrying 10,000 dan of water every day. Aren't you very capable? Then you will be responsible for all the tasks of everyone in the Xia Kingdom!"
" Zhao Kang!!!" Zhu Chihu's eyes were icy cold. Is this your reliance? Is this your pride? Yes, she did spend a lot of points and time, but those were earned by herself, fought in the Star Sea Fishpond.
And what about the 100,000 points Zhao Kang is short?
Clearly, he didn't earn this himself little by little; rather, it was after everyone in the Xia Kingdom transferred their points to him, including Zhu Chihu.
She contributed the most, a full three thousand points!
You're using the points Xia Kingdom gave you to fight against the people of the Xia Kingdom?
Zhao Kang glared at Zhu Chihu and said coldly, "Not going? Don't blame me for not warning you, Zhu Chihu, the punishment will be severe!"
Looking at the blood-soaked Zhu Chihu on Firewood Mountain, Lü Qian couldn't help but gasp. She couldn't help but wonder if the people in the Xia Kingdom had lost their minds. How could they choose such a scoundrel as their leader? And even make him Cave Abode Disciple?
And is this guy brain-dead? The Xia Kingdom granted you power, and you use it to turn against your own people?
Zhu Chihu was punished, whipped six times, and her injuries were extremely severe. Blood was still flowing from her seven orifices, and her soul was severely damaged. However, Zhao Kang still did not cancel the order, making her complete the task for everyone in the entire Xia Kingdom by herself, and also told everyone not to help her.
Lü Qian took a deep breath, "Let's go!"
"Sister Qian, where are you going?"
"Help!"
"Ah?"
"I don't acknowledge him as the leader of the Xia Kingdom team; he's not worthy!"
Lü Qian strode out and went straight up the mountain.
Zhang Zhuzhu and the other two women paused for a moment, exchanged a glance, and then followed.
As they moved, the next moment everyone in the Xia Kingdom, regardless of whether they were new or old students, exchanged glances, emerged from their slumber, took a breath, and headed towards Firewood Mountain without hesitation.
Zhao Kang, you are not worthy to be the leader of the Xia Kingdom, you are not worthy!
"You!!!"
Looking out the window at the commotion outside, Zhao Kang, who had originally planned to lift the order soon, suddenly felt his eyes redden.
Why? Why is everyone against me? Why are they all trying to embarrass me?
You all deserve to die, you all deserve to die!
He's gone mad, completely mad.
Zhu Chihu, Lü Qian, Zhang Zhuzhu, Zhu Tongyu, you four despicable women, why are you going against me? Why?
Chen Hao, it's you, it's you, it's all you!!
I'm going to kill you!
One wrong step leads to another.
Human skin with selfish desires—no, human skin with a mad heart.
Zhao Kang has gone mad, completely mad. He no longer cares about anything or anything.
The punishment for going out? Just don't go out!
Having become Cave Abode Disciple, he now possesses the greatest advantage, and staying here for an extended period is no longer a problem.
At worst, he'll become king right here. No one can stop him now. Even if Ying Zhan and Zhang Shengying come in, they'll only be equals to him at best; they can't do anything to him!!!
Zhao Kang screamed wildly, "You're planning to share the hardships, are you? Fine, fine, then work yourselves to death!!!"
*******
About two hours later, a figure appeared in front of the dormitory. It was Li Su. After looking at his own bedroom, he first came to the Study Cliff dormitory to check the situation before going to the Enlightenment Stairway.
Looking at the large number of the Xia Kingdom on Firewood Mountain in the distance, especially Zhu Chihu covered in blood at the center, and the exhausted Lü Qian and the others.
Li Su frowned slightly and paused for a moment.
What's going on?
" Chen Hao!!!"
Suddenly, with a roar, Zhao Kang, his body brimming with murderous intent, rushed over. His eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at Li Su, his gaze filled with madness.
"Damn scum! You finally showed up!"
"I, Zhao Kang, as Cave Abode Disciple, order you to go to Firewood Mountain to chop firewood and carry water until you die of exhaustion!!!"
Li Su was stunned, staring at the guy in disbelief.
This thing? Has he gone mad?
'How dare you, servant of this cave, lacking respect for hierarchy! Twenty lashes!!!'
With a chilling voice, the blood-red whip crashed down!
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Ah~!
A piercing scream suddenly rang out, Yunxiao!
Sorry for the delay!