No strange things are allowed to evolve!

Standing at the sect entrance, Jiang Shu reminded him:

"Remember to remind the sect leader to get up early tomorrow. I must put on an unprecedented performance as a solemn apprenticeship ceremony to proclaim to the world that I, Xiao Yan, am the successor of the Late Bloomer School."

This is the fifth time I've said this today.

"I know." Elder Sun nodded cheerfully, "Didn't you see that the sect leader set the alarm clock right in front of you?"

"Ah That's good."

"Speaking of which," Elder Sun asked curiously, "tell me the truth, what exactly are you planning to perform?"

"It's a secret." Jiang Shu smiled. "Don't you trust my competence?"

"I believe, I believe, it's just curiosity, isn't it?" Elder Sun volunteered, "Maybe there's something I can do to help?"

"You can't help."

Upon hearing this, Elder Sun patted his chest and said, "Don't underestimate me. I'm a Great Perfection of the Threatened One realm. Is there anything I can't help with?"

Jiang Shu said earnestly, "I want to become a saint in a day."

"Uh..."

"Just kidding." Jiang Shu smiled slightly. "Then I'll take my leave."

As the figure receded into the distance, Elder Sun finally came to his senses.

He breathed a sigh of relief: "I thought I misheard. Was it just a joke?"

He shook his head and turned back to walk towards his residence.

Jiang Shu, on the other hand, looked up at the sky.

"Just kidding, I actually want to become an emperor in a second."

Chapter Sixty-Seven: Ten Steps to Sainthood

Early the next morning.

People who were usually at work or out practicing meditation noticed something unusual about today.

As dawn broke, Insurance Plaza, located in the heart of Beijing and also at the very center of the insurance industry, was already packed with people.

Such a scene only used to occur when the five major sects held their autumn recruitment elections.

Passersby couldn't help but stop and watch out of curiosity.

"What day is it today? Why is it so lively?"

"I don't know, it must be something big, right?"

Hearing the discussions and speculations of several cultivators from minor sects around him, a cultivator from one of the five major sects said with a sense of superiority, "You don't know yet, do you? Our senior brother recently met a genius who is highly valued by the sect leader. Today, we specially held an initiation ceremony for him to announce it to the world and to show off our sect's prestige!"

Judging from his attire, the surrounding cultivators quickly recognized him as a cultivator from the Unyielding Sect, and they were all shocked.

Is there anyone who can get the indomitable to this extent?

Even when Baiyi Zhenren was just starting out, the scale of the event wasn't this big, was it?

That seems to be a true genius.

Immediately, someone asked curiously, "Master Baiyi is truly magnanimous. Isn't he afraid that a prodigy with such talent will enter his school and threaten his position?"

The cultivator scoffed disdainfully, "What you care about is nothing to Senior Brother. In the face of the sect's honor and disgrace, personal gains and losses are unimportant. He doesn't care about these things and is wholeheartedly devoted to the sect. That's why he became Senior Brother."

Moreover, their friendship, like that of a discerning eye recognizing a talented individual and a kindred spirit finding a kindred spirit, is a beautiful story that will surely be remembered for generations. How could such sordid discord as you claim have arisen?

"It's no wonder you people from small sects lack any sense of perspective. Who is our senior brother? His level of understanding is far beyond your comprehension!"

"this..."

His words made those around him feel ashamed.

They were used to the infighting within their own sects, and pettiness and selfishness were practically ingrained in their bones. When they occasionally saw sunlight they had never seen before, they felt uncomfortable, like vampires.

So it turns out that competitors can also appreciate each other, instead of just trying to outmaneuver each other as soon as they show their faces?

It's alright within our own sect, but what about outside?

Then someone asked, "Isn't your new senior brother afraid of being exposed to the public too early and being targeted by people with ill intentions?"

The implication was that the new senior brother was getting carried away, didn't know how to keep a low profile, and was too naive.

Upon hearing this, the indomitable cultivators shook their heads again, feeling that these people were beyond saving and unwilling to waste any more words on them.

But in order to save face for the sect, he patiently said, "Do you think you're the only smart ones in the world who can think of these things?"

That new senior brother is indeed no ordinary person. Although he has only shown his talent and has not yet started formal cultivation, he already has the mentality of a strong person.

I still remember what the sect leader said yesterday when he advised him to keep a low profile and that he would help him make a name for himself after he had achieved some success in his cultivation.

"What did he say?" Everyone was intrigued.

"He said..." the cultivator said with utmost reverence, "If he really dies young, it means he is destined not to reach the peak. On the contrary, all the difficulties and dangers will become his whetstone, helping him to reach the peak. He would rather overcome obstacles and constantly surpass himself than live a life protected by the sect without experiencing setbacks, only to be kicked to death in the end."

"Whoa..."

Everyone was astonished.

"Your new senior brother is quite something."

In most people's eyes, cultivation is about seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune. When faced with setbacks, they think about how to get around them. If they really can't get around them, they just lie down and resign themselves to fate. But unexpectedly, some people insist on facing difficulties head-on. With such courage, it's no wonder they receive such preferential treatment.

The charisma emanating from this strong mentality immediately helped Jiang Shu gain many followers in the insurance continent, a world where everyone admires strength.

Even though these people had never even met him.

Such scenes were unfolding throughout the square. Through the words of the cultivators from the five major sects, everyone in the world knew that Jiang Shu was a perfect person, virtuous and charming.

Looking at the intense atmosphere among the crowd, Jiang Shu, who was in the center of the square, felt a little strange.

He simply felt that since he had swindled so many benefits from the five major sects, he would feel a pang of conscience if he didn't give something back. So he invited the sect leaders of the five major sects to come and witness the ceremony. This way, after his ascension, he could fairly distribute the blessings of becoming an emperor to the five major sects in front of everyone, without any shady dealings, so that he wouldn't have taken their things for nothing.

Who knew so many people would come?

So Jiang Shu kept wearing a "So many people.jpg" expression.

However, compared to his relaxed state of mind, the high-ranking members of the five major sects who were watching the ceremony from the front were not so relaxed.

They each discovered that, besides themselves, there were people from other sects who had come.

what's the situation?

"Sect Master, did you invite them?" Elder Sun asked, puzzled.

The leader of the Late Bloomer faction had a gloomy expression: "No, I didn't call them."

Not only did they not call out, but they even arranged to meet Jiang Shu early in the morning. This way, even if others discovered that they had stolen the chicken, it would be too late by the time they realized what had happened.

He imagined that people from other sects would arrive on the way, and then he could say to them, "Oh, you guys are really my lucky stars! What I said came true! You just said yesterday that my Late Bloomer Sect didn't have a qualified successor, and tonight we have one! I really don't know how to thank you! Hahahaha!"

But now, everything is going in a direction that is not in his plans.

The other sect leaders seemed to share the same idea as him.

He arrives with a smile, then quickly becomes expressionless.

A subtle atmosphere suddenly filled the square.

"What's going on?" Bai Yuanyi and the others stood behind their sect leader, looking back and forth at the other sects, all with puzzled expressions.

What happened to the promised exclusive authorization?

So, apart from the bewildered onlookers, everyone cast questioning glances at Jiang Shu, demanding a reasonable explanation.

Faced with these doubts and incomprehensions, Jiang Shu, who had anticipated them, remained unperturbed.

He simply said to himself, "Insurance Continent is a wonderful world, so I hope that after I leave, love and peace will remain."

I hope to use my own experience as an example to sound the alarm in everyone's hearts, so that people can get along harmoniously, with less trickery and deception and more sincerity.

I hope that after me, those who borrow money will repay it and not default on their debts; that those who cultivate themselves will act within their means and not be impatient for quick results, like smoking themselves to death before dawn. Oh, and everyone should present the following four reports before engaging in sexual activity; this is very important.

What is this guy... saying?

Everyone looked completely bewildered.

Why does it sound like you're making your final arrangements?

Jiang Shu continued talking to himself: "In addition, I declare that I take responsibility for what happened on Xiuti Bar Street a few days ago, and I would like to give special praise to Senior Wu Wang of Xianzong. Your wife is very radiant, and you are a blessed person."

Now I understand.

"You son of a bitch! Didn't the 'Many Children, Many Blessings' faction promise me to keep it a secret?!" A furious roar erupted from the crowd.

Countless eyes turned to the "many children, many blessings" faction, and Liu Ruyi gritted her teeth and lowered her head.

He actually did it?

Could that unofficial history actually be true?

Thinking of this, many people's admiration for Jiang Shu reached its peak.

Jiang Shu pretended not to hear the crowd's discussions and the vulgar Wu Wang, and continued, "Finally, thank you to the five major sects for sending the five magic books, making me a captain."

The five sect leaders' expressions changed slightly.

Sure enough, he benefited from the food from five different places all by himself!

That bastard...

But why?

They couldn't understand why Jiang Shu would choose to expose himself in this way.

What benefit would this bring him?

As they were wondering, they saw Jiang Shu raise his hands and smile as he said, "In return, I will take you aboard the great ship of the new era."

The sect leaders were taken aback.

They seemed to understand something.

Could it be...?

He wants to cultivate five major insurance techniques at the same time?

He believed that doing this would make him emperor, which is why he dared to make such outrageous statements here. He thought that it was no big deal that he had deceived the five major sects, and that it was only natural to issue empty promises after the deed was done.

The thought of this possibility filled everyone with disbelief, followed by amusement.

Innocent!

How could one person possibly cultivate at the same time... Holy crap?!

Not only the high-ranking members of the five major sects who knew Jiang Shu's secrets, but also the tens of thousands of people watching the ceremony stared wide-eyed.

Jiang Shu's current state was so obvious that anyone with eyes could see something was wrong.

Five halos of different colors, representing the five fundamental forces of insurance, suddenly appeared and superimposed behind Jiang Shu, exuding an air of mystery.

All that could be heard was Jiang Shu's soft command: "Full!"

The next moment, an immeasurable amount of universal cultivation power surged into the five halos, making the already bright halos even more dazzling. The mysterious aura completely enveloped Jiang Shu, making it impossible to see his face.

Like a god!

Above his head, a vortex that only the Saint of Danger could perceive, covering the entire capital city, slowly descended.

"This...this is..."

The five sect leaders, who had been sitting upright in their chairs, suddenly stood up and stared in disbelief at the scene.

Yesterday's strange celestial phenomena were all because of him?!

"I hope..." Amidst the mysterious aura, Jiang Shu's voice became deep and ancient: "This is a small step for me, but a giant leap for the Insurance Continent."

He took a step.

The aura of danger reaches its third stage!

Dangerous!

Dangerous Master!

Master of Great Danger!

...