C1 The System Xuan Tianzheng Had Descended
"Ding!"
"The Super Sect System is now activating."
"Would you like to bind to the system?"
"If not, the system will enter destruction mode and eliminate the host. Please make your decision promptly."
Chen Feng was jolted by the mechanical voice that erupted in his mind. After his initial confusion and helplessness subsided, he regained his composure. It was a no-brainer; not binding meant certain death, whereas binding offered a glimmer of hope.
"Bind to the system!"
The system initiated the binding process, which was successful.
A light curtain materialized before Chen Feng.
Name: Chen Feng
Sect Name: Profound Heaven Sect
Sect Level: Grade Nine
Sect Buildings: None
Sect Disciples: 1 / 100
Sect Contribution: 0 / 100
Host Privileges: None
Chen Feng sifted through his memories. The Profound Heaven Sect was a Grade Nine sect on the Holy Profound Continent, though calling it Grade Nine was a stretch. Since the previous Sect Master's death, he was the only one left; everyone else had either deserted or fled.
Now, the Profound Heaven Sect was nothing more than a shell, a sect in name only.
A key criterion for a Grade Nine Sect was the presence of someone at the peak of the Body Refining Stage. He was nothing but a weakling with nothing to his name. How could he possibly qualify as Grade Nine? Any random passerby could annihilate him.
A sect with only him as a member.
A Sect Master with no power.
No money, no disciples.
Chen Feng was a genuine product of complete lack, and he was tempted to destroy the system for bringing him to this forsaken place. Recalling his old phone, computer, and games, and now facing the prospect of losing his life, Chen Feng felt a wave of despair.
"Congratulations, host, for activating the system. You have received a novice gift pack."
The system's voice chimed in once again.
Could this be the fabled 'golden finger' that would allow him to rise to the pinnacle of this world? Reflecting on his past as an average Joe, was he now destined to become a savior? Was this continent a game reserve for alien species, cultivated by supreme beings?
The novice gift pack was a must-have for anyone with a transmigration system. Best to see what was inside. Now that he was here, he resolved to focus on surviving.
"System Gift Bag Activation."
"Congratulations, Host."
"You have received a Marrow Cleansing Pill."
"You have acquired the sect's Foundation Building Cultivation Method, the Tendon Altering Marrow Cleansing Sutra (Holy Grade Foundation Building Cultivation Method, suitable only for the Body Refining Stage)."
"Host privileges have been enabled."
"Privilege 1: Insight Eye (to select talented disciples for the Sect Master)"
"Privilege 2: You have gained a 10*10 cubic storage space (storing living things is prohibited)"
"Privilege 3: Due to the host's insufficient strength, the system will exceptionally elevate the host's strength to the Body Refining Peak."
"Enhancement underway."
Body Refining Stage Level 1
Body Refining Stage Level 2
Body Refining Stage Level 3
...
...
Body Refining Stage Level 9 Peak
In under a minute, Chen Feng felt an overwhelming surge of power throughout his body. Assessing his physical condition, Chen Feng mused that he could likely take down several bulls with a casual punch. If he were to return to Earth now, who could possibly stand as his rival?
The system's power is truly astonishing!
"With power granted by the system comes great responsibility. The mission system is now active."
[Mission 1: Become the most formidable sect on the Holy Profound Continent within a century.]
[Mission Reward: 1,000,000 points and one chance to draw from the mysterious big gift bag.]
[Mission Failure: Erasure.]
[Mission 2: What is a mighty sect without exceptional disciples? Recruit at least one personal disciple within a month.]
[Mission Reward: Unlock the sect's Merchant Shop and 200 points.]
[Mission Failure: The sect's Merchant Shop will remain forever inaccessible.]
[Mission 3: What is a mighty sect without its disciples? Recruit 10 ordinary disciples within a month.]
[Mission Reward: Unlock the sect's Body Refining Pavilion and 100 points.]
[Mission Failure: The sect's Body Refining Pavilion will remain forever inaccessible.]
...
Chen Feng was momentarily at a loss for words upon encountering the system's absurd demands. He had read various novels featuring such systems, often with the threat of annihilation, but upon reflection, he found this system to be relatively humane.
Chen Feng remained optimistic about his chances of leading the most powerful sect on the continent within the next hundred years. And even if he failed to complete the mission, he still had a century to enjoy.
Chen Feng realized that to strengthen his sect, he would need to start by recruiting disciples. He picked up the Tendon Altering Marrow Cleansing Sutra, a cultivation technique awarded by the system, and scrutinized it with great attention.
The Tendon Altering Marrow Cleansing Sutra (Holy Grade Cultivation Method) is a top-tier method for refining the body and bones, enhancing one's comprehension and the likelihood of advancing to the Extreme Stage. It is considered a superior Foundation Building Cultivation Method.
Chen Feng marveled, "The depth of one's comprehension and the quality of their Bone Root set the ceiling for their cultivation. Without an extraordinary stroke of luck, these factors are predetermined at birth. The system truly is formidable!"
[The Tendon Altering Marrow Cleansing Sutra has been detected. Would you like to learn it?]
"Learn!"
To ignore the opportunity to learn such a Holy Grade Cultivation Method would be foolish. Cultivation Methods are categorized into Yellow, Black, Earth, Heaven, Holy, and God Levels, each with subdivisions of Lower, Middle, Upper, and Extreme Levels. Even a Grade Nine Sect with a Yellow Level Cultivation Method could dominate a small region. A Holy Grade Cultivation Method is so rare that it's typically only found in the mythical Holy Lands, underscoring the immense power of the Tendon Altering Marrow Cleansing Sutra. If one were to persist in its practice, it could even be regarded as a God Level Cultivation Method.
Chen Feng nearly salivated at the prospect of mastering the Tendon Altering Marrow Cleansing Sutra. After all, who among modern people doesn't harbor a dream of martial prowess?
Sects, too, are ranked, with Grade Nine being the lowest and Grade One the highest, often associated with the presence of a supreme being in the Holy Lands.
The stages of cultivation are classified as Body Refining Stage, Golden Core Stage, Soul Accumulation Stage, Magic Image Stage, Law Stage, God Sculpting Stage, Nirvana Stage, Holy Land, and Great Monarch.
Chen Feng resided in Essence Opening City, located in the South Domain of the Holy Profound Continent. Within the Purple Chu Kingdom, the most prestigious sect was of Grade Seven, a force formidable enough to rival the kingdom itself. In this vast kingdom, the Purple Chu Kingdom was but a modest nation in the South Domain.
The Holy Profound Continent was vast and limitless, with the South Domain being its most desolate region. Rumors held that Central State was the epicenter of martial arts, a sacred destination for martial artists across the continent. In Central State, the peak martial artists of the Purple Chu Kingdom were a common sight.
Upon arriving, Chen Feng was brimming with an unparalleled longing. There wasn't a man who didn't aspire to reach the pinnacle of the continent, to become an unmatched being.
To wake with the power of the world in one's grasp, to sleep with one's head in the lap of beauty.
Chen Feng took the Marrow Cleansing Pill from the generous gift package. This Grade Four Pill was known for its profound cleansing properties.
Pills were categorized into nine grades, each requiring an Alchemist for their creation. Alchemists ranged from first to third grade, Great Alchemists from fourth to sixth, with the seventh grade being the Alchemist Grandmaster. The eighth grade was reserved for the Holy Grade Alchemist, while the ninth grade was something of legend, unheard of in current times.
Alchemists were a more formidable and rarer presence than warriors.
Without a moment's hesitation, Chen Feng consumed the Marrow Cleansing Pill and began practicing the Tendon Altering Marrow Cleansing Sutra.
The Body Refining Stage was comprised of nine levels, each focusing on strengthening the body from the outside in: muscle, copper skin, body refining, tendons, bones, internal organs, marrow cleansing, blood exchange, and finally, meridian flushing.
At the Body Refining Peak, Chen Feng was considered one of the foremost experts in Essence Opening City.
As he practiced the Tendon Altering Marrow Cleansing Sutra, his body underwent a rigorous transformation, purging imperfections. The power of the Marrow Cleansing Pill gradually evaporated, expelling black, greasy impurities that reeked foully from his body.
Chen Feng entered a wondrous state where a single thought prompted his body to respond in kind. His blood boiled, his meridians expanded, and one by one, they burst open, allowing the surrounding spiritual energy to pour into his body through his pores. This energy circulated smoothly along his meridians.
The Tendon Altering Marrow Cleansing Sutra and the Marrow Cleansing Pill worked in tandem, making Chen Feng feel as though his body was being ripped apart, his bones shattering and then healing repeatedly.
"I've broken through!" Chen Feng silently cheered to himself, nearly passing out from the excruciating pain he had managed to endure.
"Congratulations, host, for successfully cleansing your marrow and entering the Body Refining Extreme Stage. Your Bone Root, comprehension, perseverance, and Predestined Blessing have each increased by one point."
"Congratulations, host, for completing the hidden mission of the Body Refining Extreme Stage. You have received the Sect Master's benefits, including the Sect Master's robe, the Sect Master's sword, and the Basic Sword Spell as a special reward."
The system's voice remained devoid of any emotion.
After completing a full cycle of energy circulation, Chen Feng ceased his cultivation. The pain had been nearly unbearable, and he hadn't anticipated the existence of a stage beyond the Body Refining Peak. He wondered if there might be hidden missions for each stage and contemplated the possibilities.
Chen Feng summoned the system to review his attributes:
Name: Chen Feng (Peerless Talent)
Bone Root: 9 (Upper Limit: 10)
Comprehension: 10 (Upper Limit: 10)
Predestined Blessing: 10 (Upper Limit: 10)
Perseverance: 9 (Upper Limit: 10)
Strength: Body Refining Extreme Stage
Sect Name: Profound Heaven Sect
Sect Level: Grade Nine
Sect Buildings: None
Sect Disciples: 1 / 100
Sect Contribution: 0 / 100
One: Insight Eye (Selecting talented disciples for the Sect Master)
Two: Obtain 10 * 10 cubic meters of storage space (The third privilege is not counted as the host's strength has been upgraded)
"I need a bath; the stench is unbearable," Chen Feng muttered, repulsed by the black, sticky substance coating his skin.
After a refreshing cold shower, Chen Feng returned to his room to delve deeper into the workings of the system.
He examined the rewards the system had granted him. Beyond the tasks assigned by the system, he discovered a hidden mission. The rewards, an ordinary robe, a cultivation technique, and a sword, might seem modest, but to Chen Feng, who had arrived on this continent with nothing, they were a timely boon. The cultivation technique, along with the Tendon Altering Marrow Cleansing Sutra, could be imparted to his disciples.
A simple robe, a cultivation method, and a sword may seem like ordinary rewards, but for Chen Feng, who arrived on the Holy Profound Continent with practically nothing, these items were exactly what he needed to address his urgent needs. The cultivation method and the Tendon Altering Marrow Cleansing Sutra could be passed on to his disciples.
Name: Sect Master's Robe (Bound to Chen Feng, with growth potential)
Attribute: Low Grade Magic Artifact (Sealed), its unassuming appearance can withstand multiple attacks at the Body Refining Extreme Stage, and even a strike from a cultivator at the early Golden Core Stage.
Chen Feng then picked up the sword, which glinted with a cold light. Holding it in his hand, he felt a profound connection, as if the sword was an extension of his own bloodline.
Name: Sect Master's Longsword (Bound to Chen Feng, with growth potential)
Attributes: Low Grade Magic Artifact (Sealed), capable of unleashing the power equivalent to an early Golden Core Stage strike once a day.
Both artifacts had the potential to grow and were exclusive to him. Regardless of what the future held, their current utility to him was immense.
Spiritual Force in the Body Refining Stage permeates every part of the body. Although powerful, it cannot store Spiritual Qi. In contrast, at the Golden Core Stage, Spiritual Force forms into a core, circulating endlessly throughout the body.
Chen Feng observed the state within him. His Spiritual Force at the Body Refining Extreme Stage had become a vast sea, and the next step was to compress this force into a core, breaking through to the Golden Core Stage.
It must be said that the spiritual artifacts rewarded by the system were formidable. Chen Feng understood that if any sect around Essence Opening City possessed such an artifact, it would be treasured as a sacred heirloom.
"They're incredibly powerful. I'm very fond of them," Chen Feng murmured to himself. With such potent artifacts, the Basic Sword Spell was bound to be extraordinary.
"Basic Sword Spell detected. Would you like to learn it?"
Why wouldn't he? Of course, he would learn it!
A torrent of information surged into Chen Feng's mind. The foundational techniques of the sword—drawing, leading, lifting, blocking, striking, piercing, pointing, bursting, stirring, pressing, cleaving, intercepting, washing, clouding, hanging, flicking, slashing, picking, wiping, shaving, thrusting, and circling—were imprinted in his consciousness, evolving and becoming second nature.
"Congratulations to the host for mastering the Great Completion Basic Sword Spell!"
The sword spell was instantly elevated to Great Completion. Chen Feng was elated. After all, the advancement of his abilities was crucial for his survival on the Holy Profound Continent. Even though it was just the Basic Sword Spell, its strength was undeniable.
Cultivation Method: Basic Sword Spell (Holy Grade Cultivation Method)
Attributes: Small Completion Stage: The sword moves as nimbly as an arm, flexible and unpredictable.
Great Completion Stage: The sword strikes as fast as lightning, with hundreds of techniques converging into one.
Perfection Stage: Sword Intent and sword force emerge, and all things can become a sword.
"This is called the Basic Sword Spell? Are you kidding me? To name a Holy Grade Cultivation Method so casually..." Chen Feng mused with a hint of sarcasm as he examined the Basic Sword Spell.
The Basic Sword Spell consisted of fundamental techniques, yet mastered to perfection, they could triumph over more complex moves, embodying the principle that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
With the Basic Sword Spell and the Tendon Altering Marrow Cleansing Sutra, could all the disciples of the Profound Heaven Sect become prodigies? It seemed that the Sect's rise to become a top-tier sect on the Holy Profound Continent was not a distant dream but an inevitable future.
Chen Feng fantasized about a future where he, like the heroes of legend, with a sword in hand, could claim dominion over all, roam the world righting wrongs, vanquish demons, quell devils, and with a mere call to arms, have a legion of disciples rally to his side. Yes, such days were within reach.
