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"System..." he called out subconsciously in his mind. This greatest reliance since his transmigration seemed to be somewhat... powerless at this moment.

Causal points exhausted, functionality limited…

However, the moment his thoughts touched the system interface, he suddenly let out a soft "Eh," and his pupils contracted slightly!

Below the system interface, which originally only had a few simple columns of information, a faint, almost invisible, pale gold progress bar had appeared... at some point!

Above the progress bar, there is no text description, only an extremely abstract pattern that looks... like an illusory crown, or... a condensed cloud?

The progress bar itself was only filled to a negligible degree, perhaps less than one percent? But the pale golden light, though faint, gave people an indescribable sense of holiness and weight.

"What...is this?" Shen Mo was shocked! Had the system undergone a new change?

He concentrated, trying to connect with the progress bar. A very faint, yet exceptionally pure stream of information slowly flowed into his mind.

[...reputation...energy...convergence...sect...luck...related...]

The messages were fragmented and unclear. But Shen Mo still instantly caught the key words!

Reputation! Energy! Sect fortune!

Could it be... could it be that the "Starry Sword Immortal" incident caused the Qingyun Sect's reputation to skyrocket, thereby... triggering some kind of mysterious "luck" and being transformed by the system into this special... "reputation energy"?

So... what's the use of this energy?

"Reputation energy... sect fortune..." He repeatedly chewed on these vague words, his eyes gleaming with contemplation.

The origins of the system are shrouded in mystery, but its functions seem to be closely linked to "sects" and "development".

Previously, causal points were obtained by completing events and improving the disciples' strength, but now... could it be that when the sect's "reputation" or "influence" reaches a certain level, it will trigger another, deeper energy collection mechanism?

This is not impossible! In many legends of cultivation, the strength of a sect is often closely related to "luck".

Those whose fortunes are prosperous will have many extraordinary encounters and produce many outstanding disciples; those whose fortunes are declining will face difficulties at every turn and may even be in danger of destruction.

This "reputation energy" might be a quantitative representation of the "sect's fortune" by the system?

"If...if this energy could be utilized..." Shen Mo's heart pounded.

He tried to concentrate his mind to "push" the progress bar, or to establish a deeper connection with it.

However, no matter how hard he tried, the progress bar remained motionless, simply floating there quietly, emitting a faint golden glow.

There has been no further feedback regarding its specific uses.

"It seems... the time is not right? Or... the accumulated 'reputation energy' is far from enough?" Shen Mo frowned, but did not feel too disappointed.

The emergence of a new function in the system is fantastic news! This means that, in addition to cultivating and acquiring resources in a routine manner, he seems to have another... unconventional path to enhance the sect's strength?

He carefully recalled the time when the progress bar appeared. It must have been in the few days following the Yunmengze incident, when Qingyun Sect's reputation was rising.

In other words, the increase in sect reputation can indeed be converted into this special energy.

"So... how can we accelerate the gathering of this energy?" Shen Mo fell into deep thought. Simply passively waiting for fame to spread? That would be far too inefficient.

Moreover, reputation is a double-edged sword. Now that the Qingyun Sect is so powerful, it attracts more attention and danger if it doesn't have the corresponding strength to match its prestige.

We must find a more reliable and efficient way.

"Perhaps...it's not just about 'reputation' itself?" Shen Mo's eyes flickered. "The system notification mentioned the words 'sect fortune'."

"Besides reputation, is fortune also related to the sect's development potential, the disciples' cohesion, and even... the amount of resources it possesses?"

The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. A sect that only had a hollow reputation and was internally disorganized was bound to have a short-lived fortune.

A sect that is united, has great potential, and has a solid foundation will accumulate and grow its fortune in secret, even if it is not famous for the time being.

"So... the most important thing right now is still... to solidify the foundation!" A hint of realization flashed in Shen Mo's eyes.

Enhancing disciples' strength, perfecting the inheritance of cultivation techniques, and developing sect industries (such as herb gardens and alchemy)—these seemingly 'clumsy' tasks may be the most effective and sustainable way to accumulate 'reputation energy' (or sect fortune)!

The reputation of Yunmengze is merely a catalyst, an accelerator. To ensure a continuous flow of this energy, the sect's own inherent strength is crucial!

With this thought in mind, Shen Mo felt a sense of clarity. The anxiety he had felt earlier due to his worry about retaliation from the Blazing Sun Sect also subsided considerably.

The road ahead must be walked step by step. Instead of living in constant anxiety, it's better to seize every bit of strength at hand and strive to improve yourself.

"System," he communicated with the system again, attempting to issue an instruction: "Scan the current sect status and assess factors that have a positive impact on the accumulation of 'reputation energy'."

[Command received. Scanning... Scan complete.]

[Positive Factors Detection: 1. The sect has extremely high cohesion (disciples' sense of belonging and loyalty have reached their peak).

2. Enhance the potential of core disciples (through practical experience, mental tempering, and improvement of cultivation).

3. Obtain special resources (such as the main root of the Vermilion Fruit and the fragments of the Flowing Cloud Escape Technique, which enhance the sect's foundation).

4. External reputation significantly improves (increased visibility brings a slight increase in good fortune).

Negative Factors Detection: 1. Overall weakness (unable to match current reputation, easily leading to disaster).

2. Lack of stable financial resources (unstable resource acquisition affects development).

3. External threats exist (the Lieyang Sect's hostility is a destabilizing factor).

[Recommendation: Prioritize enhancing the strength of core disciples, establish stable resource acquisition channels as soon as possible, handle external relationships carefully, consolidate existing reputation, and transform it into actual driving force for development.]

The system's analysis coincided with Shen Mo's own judgment.