Dong Xuan Great Continent, Eastern Region.
Star Moon Kingdom, Six Sword Sect.
The Six Sword Sect was exceptionally lively today, with thousands of people gathered in the open space outside the sect.
As the foremost sect in the Star Moon Kingdom, disciples were only accepted once every three years.
This was a place that countless youths dreamed of.
Amidst the crowd, a young man gazed at the scene, his heart filled with excitement. "This is the foremost sect in the Star Moon Kingdom. It's quite grand."
The young man was clad in white, tall and slender, with long hair cascading over his shoulders. His features were exceptionally handsome, yet his face was pale, giving him the appearance of someone critically ill, like an immortal from the heavens, out of place amongst the common folk.
Recalling his system, Yu Que couldn't help but complain, "The forest is vast, and there are all sorts of systems. I've seen villain systems, transcendence systems, and showing-off systems, but what's with this sworn brotherhood system? It's too casual."
【Sworn Brotherhood System 2.0】
【Mission Completed: Arrive at the Six Sword Sect. Reward: Beginner's Gift Pack】
Yu Que looked at the system page, visible only to him, and was so moved he felt like crying.
Three months!
It hadn't been easy!
He had dragged his sickly body for a full five months to reach the Six Sword Sect.
Yu Que was not from this world. He was originally an ordinary, struggling author from Earth's Hua Xia. He had choked to death on water one night while staying up late to write, due to readers not tipping or urging him to update, leaving him with no income.
He had thought that, like other transmigration protagonists, he would receive a beginner's gift pack upon arrival. However, he hadn't expected this shoddy system to issue a beginner's mission and then fall silent.
Yu Que excitedly opened the beginner's gift pack.
Judging by the typical plot of system novels, the beginner's gift pack shouldn't be too bad.
【Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the strongest physique: Mysterious Dragon Sacred Body】
【Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the strongest cultivation technique: "Sworn Brotherhood Cultivation Art"】
【Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the golden finger: Hand of God】
【Ding, congratulations to the host for advancing one realm】
【Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining one experience card: 50/50 Experience Card】
【Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining Seven Great Strength Pills】
A series of system prompts sounded in his mind.
Yu Que was so excited he almost jumped two meters high.
He opened his attribute page.
...
Host: Yu Que
Cultivation: Qi Refining First Layer
Physique: Mysterious Dragon Sacred Body
Cultivation Technique: "Sworn Brotherhood Cultivation Art"
Skills: Basic Fist and Footwork
Golden Finger: Hand of God
Items: Great Strength Pills x7, 50/50 Experience Card x1.
Yu Que was stunned. He was already an immortal cultivator!
Weren't immortal cultivators supposed to be free from all illnesses? Even at the first layer of Qi Refining, why did his body still look so weak?
【Ding, this system focuses on appearance. To maintain the host's critically ill appearance, all pills and cultivation techniques that enhance the host's physique are ineffective】
Yu Que: "..."
So, no matter how strong I become, I have to maintain this sickly look? This is outrageous!
Yu Que was helpless, but even this couldn't stop him from showing off.
"Rumble~"
With a few loud noises, seven stone pillars grew from the ground.
The stone pillars stood tall, piercing the clouds.
Three figures flew on swords, arriving above the crowd.
Below, the crowd gazed up with admiration.
Yu Que's face also showed admiration.
Flying on a sword was the dream of every boy.
"The test begins now!"
With the command, everyone lined up to prepare for the test.
These seven stone pillars were the test pillars of the Six Sword Sect, capable of measuring a cultivator's potential.
Heaven, Earth, Profound, Yellow – four levels of potential, from highest to lowest.
These four potentials corresponded to four colors.
White: Yellow-grade potential.
Yellow: Profound-grade potential.
Purple: Earth-grade potential.
Red: Heaven-grade potential.
A Yellow-grade potential was enough to be accepted into the Six Sword Sect.
【Mission: Swear brotherhood with Zhou Jie. Reward: Cultivation realm advances to Foundation Establishment and a grand gift pack, unlocking the lottery mode】
The system prompt sounded.
Yu Que clicked on Zhou Jie's information.
...
Zhou Jie
Gender: Male
Future Peak Strength: Nascent Soul Stage
Future Status: Sect Master of the Six Sword Sect
Personality: Cheerful, loyal and righteous, possesses an inexplicable confidence in his own appearance, appears upright on the surface but is somewhat repressed internally, and becomes arrogant once he gains power later on.
Destiny: Due to an accidental fall from a cliff, he obtained an ancient inheritance, thus embarking on the path to his peak.
After reading the information, Yu Que scanned the crowd queuing for the test. His gaze swept over everyone, finally stopping at a young man at the end of the line.
The young man had a delicate and handsome face. Despite wearing ordinary clothes, he exuded an extraordinary aura.
Yu Que looked at the golden exclamation mark above the young man's head and muttered, "He must be Zhou Jie, the future Sect Master of the Six Sword Sect. As expected of a chosen one, his appearance is only slightly inferior to mine."
Yu Que walked forward and lined up behind Zhou Jie.
"Hello, brother. I am Yu Que. What should I call you, brother?"
Zhou Jie turned to look at Yu Que, his brow slightly raised.
"Zhou Jie."
He had thought his own looks were unparalleled, but today he encountered someone even more handsome.
【Ding, Zhou Jie is astonished by the host's peerless beauty. Favorability +2%, current favorability: 2%】
Yu Que was dumbfounded. This also works!
The tests proceeded one by one.
"Alas, each generation is worse than the last."
"Indeed. Not a single Earth-grade potential has appeared so far."
"The previous generation at least had two Earth-grade potentials. I don't think there's any hope this year."
The three elders presiding over the test in the sky sighed, having lost all hope.
"Boom~"
"The test pillar is emitting purple light!"
"Holy cow, Earth-grade potential!"
"..."
The three elders all looked over, their eyes flashing with golden light.
The central test pillar had turned purple.
A streak of purple energy shot straight into the sky, dyeing the surrounding white clouds purple.
The crowd gazed at the young man in front of the test pillar who had activated Earth-grade potential.
The young man was wearing a green robe, a smug smile on his face, as if this were all to be expected.
Soon, someone recognized the young man's identity.
"Isn't that Young Master Zhou Li of the Zhou family!"
"It really is Young Master Zhou Li of the Zhou family."
Discussions began to ripple through the crowd.
The Zhou family was a prominent clan in the Star Moon Kingdom, with a Golden Core stage mighty figure presiding over it.
The three elders in the sky showed appreciation. One elder even remarked, "As expected of a prominent family in the Star Moon Kingdom. This year, it seems that child will be the only one with Earth-grade potential."
Someone in the crowd shouted, "I heard two people from the Zhou family came this year. Their talent must also be extraordinary."
Everyone turned to look at Zhou Li in front.
Zhou Li smiled proudly and said, "My cousin, the future successor of the Zhou family, Zhou Jie, also came with me. However..."
At this point, Zhou Li sighed, as if wanting to say more but hesitating.
Everyone was confused as to why Young Master Zhou was hesitating.
Seeing the confusion of those behind him, Zhou Li nodded with satisfaction.
The person who had shouted earlier was none other than his attendant, Bie San.
Everything was going according to his plan.
Yu Que, standing behind, raised an eyebrow, sensing something amiss.
The testing proceeded in an orderly fashion.
By noon, only Zhou Jie and Yu Que remained to be tested.
Zhou Jie slowly walked towards the stone pillar.
Beside him, Zhou Li smirked coldly, waiting for this moment. He shouted to the surrounding crowd, "This is the Young Master of the Zhou family, Zhou Jie!"
The onlookers sized up Zhou Jie. The Young Master of the Zhou family, one could tell without thinking that his talent must be extraordinary.
The three elders in the sky also looked down at Zhou Jie with curiosity.
Zhou Jie arrived before the test pillar and, under everyone's gaze, placed his hand on it.
No reaction!
After a moment, still no reaction!
Zhou Jie's expression turned grim. He had already known this would be the outcome before coming, but he wanted to take a gamble.
"Holy cow, is this really the Young Master of the Zhou family? He's not even Yellow-grade potential."
"No wonder Young Master Zhou Li hesitated earlier. If I were the Zhou family patriarch, I would directly pass the position of Young Master to Young Master Zhou Li."
"..."
Comments began to erupt from behind.
The three elders in the sky sighed regretfully, "Alas, not even Yellow-grade potential. It seems the path of cultivation is not for him."
The other two elders nodded in agreement.
Yu Que watched the situation unfold, the corners of his mouth curving upwards. It was time for him to make his appearance.
Yu Que walked forward and shouted, "Don't be nervous, relax, and feel that power with your heart."
Amidst the jeers, this voice stood out.
Everyone's gaze snapped towards Yu Que.
Many female disciples' eyes sparkled with admiration, their faces flushing slightly, their hearts pounding.
So handsome!!!
Is there any man in this world as handsome as him?
Zhou Jie turned to look, his heart warming.
He hadn't expected that at this moment, the only one encouraging him was a stranger he had met only three hours ago.
"White light, it's Yellow-grade potential," someone in the crowd shouted.
A white light appeared on the test pillar.
Zhou Jie breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he could enter the Six Sword Sect, any potential was fine.
Zhou Jie looked at Yu Que, a smile on his face.
If it weren't for Yu Que, he might have bid farewell to the path of cultivation.
【Ding, Zhou Jie is encouraged by the host's words. Favorability +7%, current favorability: 9%】
Hearing the system prompt, Yu Que remained expressionless, but inwardly he was ecstatic. A single sentence earned him 7% favorability.
Beside him, Zhou Li's eyes turned cold, his fists clenched with a cracking sound. He stared at Yu Que and said, "May I ask which noble family's young master you are?"
Yu Que chuckled inwardly. It was time for him to show off.
"I am merely an ordinary person. My family has been farmers for three generations."
Zhou Li snorted disdainfully.
Not a young master from a noble family, and so frail. His potential probably wouldn't be much better.
He concluded that apart from his looks, Yu Que was useless.
Zhou Li gave a look to Bie San beside him.
Bie San nodded, understanding Zhou Li's intention, and said, "Cultivation requires hardship and perseverance, and a good physique. Looking at Young Master Yu's refined and scholarly appearance, his potential probably isn't very good, and he likely can't cultivate."
Yu Que asked curiously, "Oh, how do you know my potential isn't good?"
Bie San was rendered speechless by Yu Que's question and looked at Zhou Li.
Zhou Li coughed dryly, stepped forward two paces, put his hands behind his back, and acted as if he knew everything.
"What this young brother says does have some truth to it. Those with good potential can sense the spiritual energy in the air more strongly than ordinary people, and naturally, their physique is also a bit stronger than ordinary people's."
The surrounding crowd also realized that Zhou Li was deliberately mocking Yu Que and chimed in.
"Young Master Zhou is correct."
"Good potential indeed requires a good physique."
Who wouldn't want to flatter Young Master Zhou? Perhaps they could develop a connection with the Zhou family in the future.
Zhou Jie looked at Yu Que. What Zhou Li said did make sense; people with good potential must have good physiques.
Although he was very handsome! Very handsome!!
But this frail body was probably truly unsuitable for cultivation.
The female disciples watching the spectacle also began to feel regret.
Such a handsome man, it's a pity he can't cultivate.
Yu Que swept his gaze over the fawning crowd. The more they mocked him, the more excited he became.
Yu Que slowly walked to the test pillar, flicked his sleeve, and a gust of wind blew. His expression was solemn, his eyes scanning everyone present.
Everyone was startled by Yu Que's sudden imposing aura and fell silent.
"How can a mere salted fish and rotten shrimp contend with a true dragon?"
Yu Que's voice was not loud but firm and powerful, exuding an unstoppable momentum.
The crowd was stunned by Yu Que's words.
"How can a mere salted fish and rotten shrimp contend with a true dragon!!"
What kind of aura was this!
How arrogant must one be to utter such words?
The three elders in the sky were also astonished and remarked.
At such a young age, to possess such an aura. If his potential is good, his future is limitless.
【Ding, Zhou Jie is astonished by the host's aura. Favorability +2%, current favorability: 11%】
Yu Que was dumbfounded. He hadn't even started his performance, and favorability was already increasing.
Since that's the case, he should put on an even better show.
Yu Que raised his hand and touched the test pillar.
"Rumble"
The moment Yu Que placed his hand on the test pillar, a bolt of lightning struck down from the sky.
A golden light illuminated the entire stone pillar. The golden light transformed into a golden dragon that shot straight into the sky, dyeing the sky within a three-mile radius golden.
The crowd below stared with wide mouths, astonished. Golden energy transforming into a dragon and soaring into the sky, was this his true capability?
The eyes of the three elders in the sky burned with fervor.
After three thousand years, the Eastern Xuan Great Continent finally had someone with divine-grade potential appear.
【Ding, Zhou Jie is astonished by the host's potential. Favorability +5%, current favorability: 16%】
Yu Que smirked, his timing perfect. He glanced at Zhou Jie.
Come, have a taste of this 'poisonous chicken soup'!
"Cultivation is inherently a path against the heavens. If one only cares about potential and forgets their original intention, then they are not worthy of stepping onto the path of cultivation."
This rebellious smile, this aura of looking down on all beings, even shocked the three elders in the sky.
This child is bound to achieve greatness.
【Ding, Zhou Jie is astonished by the host's powerful words and his world-defying aura. Favorability +5%, current favorability: 21%】
【Congratulations to the host for completing a triple strike, earning an additional +10% favorability, current favorability: 31%】
Yu Que withdrew his hand, placing it behind his back.
They had already lost at the starting line.
The three elders in the sky, seeing that everyone had completed their tests, had one of them call out to the crowd below, "The test is over. We will now begin the allocation of disciples."
As he spoke, his gaze swept over Yu Que. "Our sect is divided into six peaks. Those with Profound-grade or higher potential can choose from the first five peaks. Those with Earth-grade or higher potential can choose from the first two peaks. Those with Yellow-grade potential can only choose the sixth peak."
After speaking, the three elders leaped down to the ground.
"Those with Earth-grade potential follow the elder on the left. Those with Profound-grade potential follow the elder on the right. Those with Yellow-grade potential follow me." The central elder finished speaking and looked at Yu Que. "As for you, I will report to the Sect Master and have you become her personal disciple."
Upon hearing this, everyone looked on with envy.
What did being a personal disciple mean? They could freely use all the cultivation resources, elixirs, and techniques of the entire sect, and might even become the Young Sect Master.
Many female disciples were already sending flirtatious glances at Yu Que.
Not only was he handsome, but his potential was also so outstanding. He was simply their destined one.