Chapter 1

"System, today's sign-in."

[Sign-in successful, reward: 500 years of cultivation]

Lu Changsheng helplessly rubbed his head and said, "It's been over 20 years, every day is just sign-in and reward cultivation. Can't this system do anything else?"

When he first arrived in this world and discovered he had awakened a system, Lu Changsheng was once excited, thinking he could reach the pinnacle of immortality and dominate all ages.

However, who knew that for over 20 years, the system could only sign in daily, and each reward was always cultivation.

Day after day, year after year.

Lu Changsheng had become numb to it.

He even wasn't quite sure what level of strength he had reached.

Seemingly aware of Lu Changsheng's helplessness, the system explained, "No main storyline has been triggered yet, no other functions available."

"Can't you give me a hint on how to trigger the main storyline?"

"Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed."

"..."

In helplessness, Lu Changsheng picked up a brush and sketched a painting of a sword immortal dancing on the desk.

This was now Lu Changsheng's daily life. Since he could always get cultivation rewards, he didn't need to cultivate himself.

With nothing to do.

He could only plant willow trees, raise chickens, paint a few paintings, and write a few calligraphy pieces...

Or, he would casually refine some pills and study array formations...

When Lu Changsheng completed the final stroke.

Ding!

A bell sound echoed in the space.

Lu Changsheng looked up and said, "Today seems to be the day for the Zangdao Academy to admit new students..."

Thinking about it, since he had nothing to do, he decided to go out and take a look.

Saying this, Lu Changsheng put down his brush and disappeared in a wisp of green smoke.

After Lu Changsheng left for a while.

The little bird in the garden flapped its wings, which were as red as flames, and came to the painting, staring intently at the sword immortal dancing in the painting.

The sword immortal in the painting seemed to move, and then a stream of sword qi shot out from the painting!

For a moment, the entire garden was filled with intersecting sword qi, slicing through the space!

The little bird's eyes widened in shock, and it flapped its wings backward, with flames igniting on its wings, seemingly trying to block the overwhelming sword intent.

In an instant.

The flames were instantly cut through by the sword intent, which continued its momentum and slashed directly toward the little bird!

At this moment, a willow branch from the willow tree extended, blocking all the sword intent.

"Little bird, don't be so rash in the future. This painting, though casually made, contains an intent that you cannot yet bear."

Saying this, the willow tree fell silent.

The little bird looked dejected, seemingly agreeing with the willow tree, and took a deep look at the painting on the desk before retreating.

...

Zangdao Academy.

Numerous powerful figures emerged from it.

The recognized place for spreading the Way in the Southern Domain.

It does not compete with the world, nor does it participate in any sect or family conflicts.

It also does not profit from the sacred grounds of the dynasty.

Whether it's the children of the dynasty's emperors and nobles or the descendants of noble families, all are treated equally once they enter the Zangdao Academy.

Here, only strength matters.

This is why the Zangdao Academy can stand out.

At this moment, at the academy's gate.

Several dozen young people were standing.

These people had passed the academy's examination and were finally admitted.

Next, the academy's elders would select disciples.

Once chosen by an elder, the future would be boundless.

They were the geniuses that noble families and the dynasty fought over.

Therefore, each of these young people had an excited look in their eyes, hoping to be chosen as a disciple by an elder.

"There are quite a few good seeds this year."

"Yeah, I heard the direct descendants of the four major families in Tianyuan City are here."

"Hehe, we have to be careful in our selection. Perhaps the lineage will find its successor."

"Not so easy. Even if the talent is sufficient, we must also consider their character. We can't just pass on the lineage to anyone."

"True."

At this moment, the elders all looked back, seeing a young man in a green robe walking slowly toward them.

One elder frowned and said, "Why is he coming out?"

Some of the attendants looked puzzled.

Clearly, they didn't recognize this young man.

So they asked, "Elder, is this person from the academy?"

One of the elders, with a complex look, said, "Sort of, he is from the Cao Hall."

"Cao Hall?!"

Many people were surprised.

Of course, some looked puzzled, clearly having no knowledge of the Cao Hall.

In the Zangdao Academy, there were the Martial Academy and the Confucian Academy.

However, besides these, there was another force.

The Cao Hall!

It could be said that the Cao Hall was not under the jurisdiction of the academy but could still enjoy the academy's resources.

This left everyone puzzled, but under the pressure of the dean, no one dared to speak out openly.

Now, the Cao Hall had a new master, and it hadn't admitted new disciples for several decades.

The entire Cao Hall had only Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng was usually extremely low-key and rarely went out, which is why people had forgotten about the Cao Hall and its existence!

So it was normal for some to not know about the Cao Hall.

Lu Changsheng walked up to the elders, smiled, and bowed, saying, "Changsheng greets the elders."

"Lu Changsheng, what are you doing here today?"

"You never came on the day of disciple recruitment before."

Lu Changsheng shook his head and said, "I just found it boring and came to see the recruitment. I have no intention of taking in disciples, so please don't worry about me, elders."

Boring...

The elders all helplessly shook their heads. This kid, occupying the academy's resources but unwilling to take in disciples, was truly...

After all, the academy prided itself on taking in disciples and spreading the Way. Lu Changsheng's attitude left them at a loss.

One of the older elders, with a look of disappointment, said, "As a part of the academy, spreading the Way is your duty. Why don't you want to take in disciples or bring in new blood for the Cao Hall?"

Lu Changsheng shrugged and said, "I can't even figure out my own cultivation, why should I delay others? Besides, teaching disciples is so tiring. I'm happy being alone, why should I seek trouble?"

"But you are occupying the academy's resources, how can you not spread the Way?"

"As the master of the Cao Hall, even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about the future of the Cao Hall!"

Seeing the elders start to earnestly persuade him, Lu Changsheng felt a headache.

Just as he was about to say something, a voice in his mind interrupted him.

[Host has triggered a mission, please go to Tianyuan City to take in a disciple]

[Name: Ye Qiubai]

[Talent: SSS level]

[Qualities: Clear Sword Heart, Primordial Sword Body, Emperor's Potential]

Upon hearing this,

Lu Changsheng instantly disappeared, leaving behind a sentence.

"Elders, I'm going to Tianyuan City to take in a disciple. You continue!"

Leaving the elders stunned in place.

This kid said he couldn't figure out his own cultivation and didn't want to delay others?

He said teaching disciples was tiring?

I don't believe you for a second!

And why are you going to Tianyuan City when there are so many good seeds here?