It's Still Got to Be Snagged, No Matter How You Advise

[Year 1, you toiled diligently and painstakingly to cultivate the Crimson Flame Blood Fiend Technique, but due to your poor talent, your progress was minuscule. However, thanks to the Body Tempering Pill, your physique was strengthened to a certain extent.]

[Year 2, you toiled diligently and painstakingly to cultivate the Crimson Flame Blood Fiend Technique, but due to your poor talent, your progress was minuscule...]

[Year 3, you toiled diligently and painstakingly to cultivate the Crimson Flame Blood Fiend Technique, but due to your poor talent, your progress was minuscule...]

[Year 4, you toiled diligently and painstakingly to cultivate the Crimson Flame Blood Fiend Technique, but due to your poor talent...]

Lin Changkong stared at the deduction on the panel, a line of black sweat appearing on his forehead.

Seriously, bro?

Is that how you play? At least change the wording. Having it all be the same is just disheartening.

[Year 15, through years of persistence, you finally reached the peak of Qi Gathering First Level, but breakthroughs became even more difficult.]

[Year 16, you began to diligently cultivate your physique, hoping to forge a different path, and also diligently practiced saber techniques.]

[Year 25, your Wind Breaking Saber reached the perfect realm.]

[...]

[Year 50, you finally broke through the barrier, the Crimson Flame Blood Fiend Technique reached great completion, and you stepped into Qi Gathering Second Level.]

[Year 72, you reached the peak of Qi Gathering Second Level, your Wind Breaking Saber advanced further, reaching the transcendent realm.]

[Year 90, through prolonged physical tempering, you increased your physical strength to a level comparable to Qi Gathering Realm power.]

[Year 100, you finally advanced further, the Crimson Flame Blood Fiend Technique reached perfection, and you attained Qi Gathering Third Level.]

[Name: Lin Changkong] [Realm: Qi Gathering Third Level] [Physique: Comparable to Qi Gathering Second Level, can be called a human bulldozer] [Techniques: Vajra Body Refining Technique (Tier 2, Transcendent); Crimson Flame Blood Fiend Technique (Tier 3, Perfect)] [Martial Arts: Eight Extremes Collapse Fist (Tier 1, Transcendent); Wind Breaking Saber (Tier 2, Transcendent)]

These hundred years passed in the blink of an eye for him.

To outsiders, it seemed like he broke through from Qi Gathering First Level to Qi Gathering Third Level in the time it took to blink.

He was undoubtedly a super genius, possessing the aura of an emperor.

"However, an extra physique slot appeared, and the physical strength is comparable to Qi Gathering Second Level, which is an unexpected bonus."

"With the Wind Breaking Saber at the transcendent realm and the Crimson Flame Blood Fiend Technique at the perfect realm stacked together, hmm, not to be underestimated!"

Lin Changkong clenched his fist, flame-like Crimson Flame spiritual energy surged out of his body, concentrating on his fist, emitting a violent and scorching aura. It was more than twice as powerful as it was yesterday.

Moreover, with the Crimson Flame Blood Fiend Technique reaching the perfect realm, the Crimson Flame spiritual energy was extremely pure, and his combat power was definitely far beyond that of ordinary people at the same level.

After all, no one else could cultivate the Crimson Flame Blood Fiend Technique to the perfect realm at Qi Gathering Second Level like he could.

He walked to the mirror and looked at himself. His body had visibly become more robust, with bulging muscles and bronze skin that exuded a sense of power.

But it wasn't a bulky, unsightly mass; rather, it was streamlined.

In simple terms: powerful and good-looking!

"Junior Brother Lin, why haven't you come out yet? Today is the freshman orientation, don't be late."

Hong Ye's voice came from outside. Lin Changkong gathered his thoughts and walked out.

He saw Hong Ye standing at the doorway, looking at him with a smile. Her fiery red long dress was like a burning flame, and paired with her simple and capable attire, she was beautiful and dignified.

"Good morning, Senior Sister Hong Ye."

Hong Ye patted him on the shoulder.

"Good morning, Junior Brother Lin, huh..."

"Your physique, why does it feel even stronger than yesterday?"

As she spoke, she reached out and felt his chest. The firm muscle texture transmitted, and Hong Ye's eyes widened: "How do you have such a strong physique?"

Lin Changkong said with a serious expression: "Senior Sister, you might not know, but I actually cultivate both spirit and body. As a body cultivator, it's normal for my physique to be a bit stronger, right?"

Hong Ye's eyes widened even further: "Spirit and body cultivation? Why didn't you say so earlier?"

"You didn't ask earlier either."

"Then how strong is your current physique?"

"It's average, I guess. It's probably comparable to Qi Gathering Second Level."

Hong Ye looked at him with disbelief, her eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

"In half a day, you broke through from Body Refining Peak to Qi Gathering First Level, and today you tell me you're also cultivating your body, and it's comparable to the Qi Gathering Realm. Junior Brother, I advise you not to be too arrogant!"

Lin Changkong waved his hand: "What Senior Sister says, I'm not that kind of person."

Hong Ye: "You're cultivating both spirit and body, and you still dare to say you're not arrogant."

Lin Changkong: "Senior Sister misunderstands. I'm not saying I'm not arrogant; I'm saying I don't listen to advice, so I should be arrogant if I need to be. It's useless for you to advise me."

Hong Ye: "!!!"

"Seriously, Junior Brother, sometimes I really want to beat you up."

Hong Ye gritted her teeth, feeling an urge to grab Lin Changkong and beat him to a pulp on the ground.

"Alright, let's go eat."

She shook her head, sighing inwardly: Sigh, I thought I was a genius, but in front of Junior Brother Lin, I'm such an idiot!

Junior Brother Lin's talent is truly rare, one in a hundred years!

Lin Changkong followed Hong Ye to the mess hall. It was a mess hall in the cultivation world, after all. The food was grown in spiritual fields, imbued with spiritual energy, and eating it had a nourishing effect.

After eating, Lin Changkong and Hong Ye parted ways.

Hong Ye needed to make a push for Inner Sect qualification, so she was seizing every moment to cultivate madly. Lin Changkong, on the other hand, had to go to the Outer Sect plaza for the freshman orientation.

The so-called freshman orientation was, in essence, a gathering for all the new disciples to get to know each other. Elders would also be present to explain some matters.

Of course, there were many hidden details, such as which disciples had connections and which had good talent, all of which would become apparent.

Naturally, small cliques would form, people would band together, and seek warmth in numbers.

Those with backgrounds, in particular, would pay close attention to this.

However, Lin Changkong didn't have so many thoughts. I'm just a simple, unadorned cheat. Forming cliques, sucking up to others? Not happening.

Soon, he arrived at the Outer Sect plaza and swaggered over, finding a random spot to sit down.

Many people had already arrived at the plaza. Some knew each other and greeted each other from afar, while others actively sought out people to chat with and build connections.

A chubby young man walked over and cupped his fists towards Lin Changkong, saying, "I am Zhang Dali from the Zhang family of Wutan City. Esteemed brother, you have a dignified appearance, are full of talent, handsome, and dashing. You clearly are a dragon among men and must not be an ordinary person. May I know which family you come from?"

Lin Changkong: "I came from the Servant Courtyard."

Zhang Dali froze, immediately dropped his hands, and turned to leave.

"My apologies for the intrusion."

Lin Changkong's brow furrowed. Damn it, this is too realistic.

Not long after Zhang Dali left, another female disciple walked over and said, "I am Feng Xiaoman from the Feng family of Fengyun City. I observe that you, esteemed sir, have a dignified appearance, are full of talent, handsome, and dashing. You clearly are a dragon among men and must not be an ordinary person. May I know which family you come from?"

Lin Changkong: "Servant Courtyard."

Feng Xiaoman froze and turned to leave.

"My apologies for the intrusion."

Another tall man walked over, cupped his fists, and said, "I am…"

"Servant Courtyard, scram."

"Understood."

The man who introduced himself as "I am…" left without hesitation, a hint of disdain in his eyes.

Soon, everyone around knew that Lin Changkong was an Outer Sect Disciple who had been promoted from the Servant Courtyard.

The Servant Courtyard implied low talent and not much of a background, so in the eyes of these people, he was not worth mentioning.

As a result, the surroundings were bustling with activity, but Lin Changkong's area was incredibly quiet. Not a single person even bothered to go through the motions of greeting him.

Lin Changkong didn't care; he was rather enjoying the peace. Do I, a dignified cheat, really need to get along with you guys? What a joke!

"The elders are here."

After an unknown amount of time, a disciple shouted, and the people in the plaza immediately fell silent, looking up.

Lin Changkong also looked over and saw a middle-aged woman approaching.

"Luo Qingyi!"

He recognized her at a glance. The elder meeting the new disciples was none other than Luo Qingyi, with whom he had clashed yesterday.

Luo Qingyi also noticed Lin Changkong. Her gaze fell upon him, and two cold beams of light shot from her pupils.