Under the night sky, a bright moon hung high, with twinkling stars casting a gentle glow, bathing the entire world in a faint silver light.
A peculiar trio walked under the moonlight, moving through the silent forest, with only the occasional sound of insects and birds breaking the solitude.
Xiao Lingxi, walking at the back, grew increasingly suspicious of Su Bai as the surroundings became more desolate. Her hand rested on the hilt of her sword, ready to draw it at the slightest sign of trouble.
Moments later, a small hill appeared ahead. Su Bai pointed towards it and said, "That's the Heavenly Dao Sect up ahead."
Hearing this, Xiao Lingxi quickly raised her head and looked intently.
The hill seemed rather small, with hardly any proper buildings visible, just a lone, dilapidated thatched hut standing there.
The surroundings were utterly silent; not a soul in sight, not even the flicker of a candlelight!
"What kind of broken sect is this?" Xiao Lingxi's suspicion reached its peak, and she muttered to herself, "And they said it wasn't a scam!"
Even the usually composed Zhuge Feng couldn't help but waver internally, as the place before them looked nothing like a proper sect should.
However, a faint smile appeared on Su Bai's lips.
As soon as he set foot on the sect's territory, his power became invincible!
In the blink of an eye, he vanished like a ghost, reappearing instantly at the door of the thatched hut on the hilltop at an inconceivable speed!
"Shrinking the Ground to an Inch!"
Xiao Lingxi and Zhuge Feng both widened their eyes, their pupils contracting in shock, their hearts in turmoil, unable to calm down for a long time.
Shrinking the Ground to an Inch was not only an Immortal Art but also a powerful one, requiring at least Foundation Establishment to learn!
In other words, this seemingly young fraudster was actually a powerful Immortal Master!
"Aren't you going to become my disciples?"
On the hilltop, Su Bai stood with his hands behind his back, calling out to Zhuge Feng.
Zhuge Feng snapped back to reality, took a deep breath to calm his excited heart, and ran up the hill.
In no time, he reached the top, where he respectfully knelt before Su Bai, who stood at the door, and solemnly kowtowed three times, loudly declaring, "Disciple Zhuge Feng, pays respect to Master!"
Su Bai nodded slightly, a satisfied expression on his face, and said softly, "Rise. From now on, you are my first disciple, the senior brother of the Heavenly Dao Sect."
At the same time, a system voice echoed in his mind.
"Ding, task completed, sect upgraded to 1-Star, 1-Star reward issued, please check."
[Sect Information]
Sect Name: Heavenly Dao Sect
Sect Level: 1-Star (Upgradeable)
Sect Members: 2 (Disciple information available anytime)
Sect Territory: One mile radius (Host is absolutely invincible within the territory)
Sect Buildings: One Sect Hall, one Immortal Arts Pavilion
Sect Real Estate: One acre of fertile land, one hundred spiritual seeds.
Sect Assets: 0
Sect Points: 0
2-Star Sect Upgrade Conditions: Recruit three disciples (Sect Loyalty above 60), and sect points over 100.
Task: Please upgrade to a 2-Star Sect as soon as possible, reward includes one Battle Techniques Pavilion, one Pill Pavilion.
Host Feedback: Host's strength is ten times that of all sect disciples combined.
The system prompt made Su Bai's heart surge with excitement. Finally, an upgrade!
"Upgrade!"
Su Bai silently chanted in his heart.
In the next moment, the ground shook, and the entire hilltop began to transform.
Rumble...
The previously shabby thatched hut vanished in an instant, replaced by a grand and majestic palace exuding an aura of grandeur.
Above the palace, a plaque stood tall, inscribed with the three flamboyant characters 'Heavenly Dao Sect'!
Simultaneously, not far from the main hall, another splendid palace appeared, engraved with the words "Immortal Arts Pavilion."
The entire hilltop expanded more than twice its size, no longer desolate, but filled with a sense of spiritual vitality.
This sudden series of events left Zhuge Feng and Xiao Lingxi dumbfounded, their mouths agape in astonishment, staring blankly at everything.
What had they just witnessed?
Creating something from nothing, altering the landscape!
If Shrinking the Ground to an Inch was within the realm of understanding, then this miraculous technique was utterly unfathomable, completely beyond the mundane.
A Golden Elixir Daoist Master?
Or an Elemental Infant Elder?
Or perhaps the legendary Divine Transformation?
"Master is so powerful, far stronger than Deacon Wang!" Zhuge Feng thought to himself, feeling fortunate for choosing to believe in his master.
"Zhuge Feng, that is the Immortal Arts Pavilion. Go and choose the most suitable art for your cultivation."
Su Bai instructed Zhuge Feng.
"Thank you, Master!" Zhuge Feng bowed again, then walked into the Immortal Arts Pavilion with excitement.
Finally, he could access Immortal Arts!
He clenched his fists, filled with excitement!
And as he stepped into the Immortal Arts Pavilion, he was once again stunned by the scene before him.
Countless Immortal Art scrolls floated within the pavilion!
"Hiss..."
Even with Zhuge Feng's composure, he couldn't help but gasp, his heart racing.
The sight was too overwhelming, making it hard for him to remain calm.
"Please place your hand on the stone platform ahead."
A ethereal female voice suddenly sounded in his ear.
"Who... who's speaking?"
Zhuge Feng shivered, looking around.
But apart from the floating scrolls, there was no sign of anyone.
"I am the Guardian Spirit of the Immortal Arts Pavilion, do not be afraid."
The ethereal female voice continued in his ear, "According to the rules, every new disciple of our Heavenly Dao Sect can choose one Immortal Art."
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"If you wish to choose yourself, feel free to pick any Immortal Art scroll. If you want me to choose for you, please place your hand on the stone tablet ahead."
Hearing this, Zhuge Feng breathed a sigh of relief. So it was the Guardian Spirit.
"Please, Guardian Spirit, choose for me."
Zhuge Feng respectfully cupped his fists, bowing to the stone platform before placing his hand on it.
He didn't know much about Immortal Arts, and for him, having one to cultivate was enough, regardless of what it was.
With so many Immortal Arts, he had no idea how to choose, so letting the Guardian Spirit select for him was undoubtedly the better option.
"You are calm and steady, neither arrogant nor impatient. This is the 'Dao Scripture: Qi Refining Chapter,' most suitable for your cultivation, allowing you to lay a better foundation."
In an instant, the stone tablet emitted a dazzling yellow light, and an Immortal Art scroll slowly emerged.
"Thank you, Guardian Spirit, for your recognition. I am deeply grateful." Zhuge Feng rejoiced, holding the Immortal Art scroll with both hands, bowing to the Guardian Spirit before stepping back.
Although he had mentally prepared himself, when he actually held the yellow scroll in his hands, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.
This was the Immortal Art he had dreamed of!
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