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The system's words greatly alarmed Xuan Du.

Good guy!

I am currently in Biyou Palace!

Seated high on a cloud bed before him was the Tongtian Sect Leader, with Duobao Daoist, Jinling Shengmu, and other core disciples of the Jie Sect standing behind him.

Each and every one of them is a highly skilled and discerning expert.

If my aura were to surge at this moment, my cultivation would increase dramatically out of thin air, instantly leaping from an ordinary person with no foundation to an immeasurable realm...

How can this be explained?

It doesn't make any sense at all!

Should I say that I have had an extraordinary encounter or possess a rare treasure?

Under the watchful eye of a sage, any lie is utterly powerless.

Once the system reports your cultivation level, it will likely expose your biggest secret immediately.

It's better to play it safe.

He immediately cried out in his mind:

"System! System! Can we postpone the extraction of cultivation points? Or conceal our aura?"

As soon as he made the thought, the system's mechanical and cold voice sounded immediately:

[Ding! Host requirements detected.]

[Cultivation progress feedback can be temporarily stored; the host can choose to retrieve it at any time.]

The system has stable energy, unlimited storage time, and no energy loss.

[Calculating the total cultivation level of the disciples of the Jie Sect... Calculation in progress...]

Upon hearing this, Xuan Du felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart.

He breathed a long sigh of relief.

My tense mind instantly relaxed.

A fine layer of cold sweat had broken out on my back.

"Good! Good! That's good!"

He thought to himself.

Being able to control the timing of extraction was a lifesaver for him!

This way, countless troubles can be avoided, and the cards can be exposed too early.

A steady and pragmatic approach is the best long-term strategy.

Just as he was feeling excited and communicating with the system.

Inside Biyou Palace, all was quiet.

After the Tongtian Sect Leader announced the acceptance of his disciple, he remained silent, simply looking at him calmly, as if waiting for something.

The other disciples in the hall still kept their eyes on him.

Curiosity, scrutiny, and exploration.

A mortal who can attract the personal attention of the Supreme Saint and be accepted by one's master is truly extraordinary.

Daoist Duobao's gaze was profound. With his high level of cultivation, he vaguely sensed that Xuandu had experienced a very subtle fluctuation of his mind just a moment ago.

Although it was fleeting, it was something no ordinary mortal should possess.

The Golden Spirit Mother's beautiful eyes flickered, and she too noticed something amiss, but she couldn't discern the cause.

The Holy Mother of Wudang possessed a cool and aloof demeanor, merely observing indifferently.

The Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit had bright, curious eyes.

Zhao Gongming raised his thick eyebrows slightly, touched the golden whip at his waist, and thought that this new junior brother was quite interesting.

The three goddesses of Sanxiao exchanged glances, their divine thoughts subtly shifting, also exchanging doubts.

The Tongtian Sect Leader sat high on his cloud bed, taking in every subtle change in Xuandu's expression, his momentary tension, and his subsequent relaxation.

A faint arc appeared at the corner of his mouth.

This kid definitely has a secret.

However, he didn't care.

In this vast and boundless world, who doesn't have some serendipitous opportunities and secrets?

The Jie Sect teaches without discrimination, embracing all talents and seeking only those with a heart devoted to the Dao and a will to fight for their lives.

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

"Xuan Du".

The Tongtian Sect Leader spoke, breaking the silence in the hall.

Xuan Du's mind sharpened, and he immediately suppressed his distracting thoughts, respectfully replying:

"Disciple is here."

"Now that you have joined the Jie Sect, you should know its rules."

Tongtian's tone was calm, yet it contained an inherent air of authority.

"Fellow disciples must not kill each other!"

"Can you comply?"

Xuandu immediately bowed and solemnly said:

"Disciple Xuandu will certainly obey Master's orders and strictly abide by the teachings!"

Tongtian nodded slightly and continued:

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

"I hope you will diligently cultivate yourself and soon comprehend the true meaning of the Great Dao."

Outer disciple?

Xuan Du's heart stirred, but he felt no dissatisfaction.

This was exactly what he expected.

"Disciple obeys! Thank you, Master!"

Xuandu bowed again.

The Master of Heaven glanced down, not at Duobao, but at one of the Seven Immortals who were attending him.

"Dingguangxian".

A figure stepped forward upon hearing the voice; it was none other than Chang Er Ding Guang Xian.

His face held a hint of obsequiousness as he bowed to the Tongtian Sect Leader:

"Disciple is here."

"Xuan Du has just arrived, and there are many matters to attend to. Please arrange them for him."

"Introduce him to Jin'ao Island, teach him the basic methods of Qi cultivation, and choose a cave dwelling for him to live in."

A fleeting, almost imperceptible hint of disdain flashed in the eyes of the Long-Eared Immortal, but his expression remained respectful.

"I will obey my master's instructions."

With the arrangements made, the Tongtian Sect Leader said no more, his figure slowly disappearing, merging with the Daoist aura of Biyou Palace.

With the sage gone, the pressure inside the hall eased dramatically.

The disciples gradually dispersed.

When Daoist Duobao passed by Xuandu, he paused slightly, glanced at him calmly, said nothing, and then left.

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit, the Holy Mother of Wudang, and others nodded slightly and then disappeared in a stream of light.

Zhao Gongming, being quite generous, patted Xuandu on the shoulder:

"Junior brother, cultivate diligently!"

He then laughed heartily and rode away on a cloud.

The Three Immortal Maidens gracefully departed.

In the blink of an eye, only Chang Er Ding Guang Xian and Xuan Du remained in front of the hall.

The fawning smile on Chang Er Ding Guangxian's face faded.

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

His eyes held an undisguised scrutiny and...disdain.

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

He deliberately paused on the words "junior brother," his tone carrying a subtle hint of sarcasm.

Having said that, without waiting for Xuandu's response, he rode a faint ray of immortal light and flew forward unsteadily.

They weren't moving fast, clearly not taking Xuan Du, a mere mortal, seriously.

Xuan Du's eyes turned slightly cold as he silently followed.

He recognized the face.

Long-eared Immortal!

The greatest traitor of the Jie Sect in the future Investiture of the Gods!

If this person hadn't been wavering and indecisive at a crucial moment, which might have directly led to the Six Soul Banner failing to play its due role, the fate of the Jie Sect might not have been so tragic.

In Xuandu's view, this guy was one of the culprits behind the end of the Jie Sect!

Now, this future traitor is looking down at him with that same condescending gaze.

Xuan Du sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm.

Why bother arguing with a dying man over a short time?

Once my cultivation is sufficient, the first people I will settle scores with are these treacherous and disloyal individuals!

Long-eared Dingguang Immortal rode his celestial light at a moderate speed, offering guidance along the way with a nonchalant air.

"That's a martial arts training ground. Don't go there unless it's absolutely necessary, or you might get accidentally injured."

His tone was calm, but the implied meaning was that Xuan Du's cultivation was too low and he was not worthy of going there.

We flew over a vibrant medicinal garden.

"That's the Hundred Herbs Garden. The medicinal herbs inside are precious. Your cultivation level isn't high enough, so don't go near it. You can't afford to pay for the damage if you break it."

We passed through the Sword Stele Forest, where sword energy soared into the sky.

"That is the Sword Stele Forest, containing supreme sword intent, which is difficult for anyone but those with exceptional talent to comprehend."

He glanced at Xuandu, his gaze pointed.

"As for you, just take a look and don't force it, or you'll damage your mental and physical foundation."

Between the lines, one can't help but feel contempt for Xuandu's human origins and mediocre talent.

It seems that Xuandu's ability to join the Jie Sect was already an incredible stroke of luck, and he should have kept a low profile.

Xuan Du listened silently, without saying a word.

Looking at the face of the long-eared Dingguangxian, a murderous intent gradually arose in his heart.

traitor!

Now I'll let you be arrogant.

When the great calamity arrives in the future, let's see how you wag your tail and beg for mercy!

Xuan Du had already sentenced this person to death in his heart. His current forbearance was only for future reckoning.

As he listened to the long-eared, sharp-tongued immortal's introduction, he silently sensed the system panel in his mind.

[Host: Xuandu]

[Realm: None]

[Affiliation: Jie Sect]

[Real-time cultivation progress feedback (extractable): Calculating... (continuously increasing)]

That ever-accumulating, unimaginably vast power is his greatest source of confidence.

Seeing that Xuandu remained silent and did not react to his implicitly sarcastic words, Chang'er Dingguang Xian assumed that he was just being cowardly and inferior, and his contempt for him grew even stronger.

They really are human ants, utterly spineless.

Even the master didn't know what he saw in him.

Finally, the celestial light descended on a rather desolate mountain on the edge of Jin'ao Island.

The spiritual energy on this mountain is noticeably thinner, far less than that in the core area of ​​the island, and the cave dwellings on the mountain also appear much simpler.

"This is where the outer disciples live."

Long-eared Dingguangxian pointed to a cave halfway up the mountain that looked like it had been neglected for a long time, with its stone gate showing signs of wear and tear.

"That place is still empty, you can live there from now on."

He casually tossed Xuandu a dimly lit restriction token.

"This is the cave dwelling token; you can use it once you refine it."

The tone was extremely perfunctory.

"You'll have to figure out the rules on the island yourself. Don't wander around unnecessarily; if you bump into any of your senior brothers or sisters, you'll be in trouble."

Having finished explaining, Chang Er Ding Guangxian seemed unwilling to linger for even a moment longer.

"You'd better watch yourself."

Having said that, he rode on a celestial light and left without looking back, disappearing into the horizon.

Xuan Du stood on a desolate mountaintop, holding the inferior token in his hand.

He looked at the simple cave dwelling before him, his face showing no anger, but rather a slight smile.

"The Long-Eared Immortal..."

Turning around, I pushed open the mottled stone door and entered the cave.

The cave dwelling was simply furnished and covered in some dust.

Xuan Du didn't care. He simply sat cross-legged on the stone bed and opened the system interface.

The panel now displays that the calculation is complete.

Upon seeing the calculated cultivation level, Xuandu was overjoyed.

"Holy crap, that's so tall!"