The morning mist clung to the ancient terraces of Xuanling Sect. Xuán Wèi walked down the cracked stone steps, surveying the courtyard with a critical eye.
The sect had clearly seen better days.
Training grounds were patched and uneven
Library shelves were dusty, missing key Dao manuals
Only a handful of hopeful mortals wandered aimlessly, eyes full of uncertainty
Perfect, Xuán Wèi thought, smirking. A weak sect, ripe for rebuilding. And a perfect stage for my system.
Recruiting the First Disciple
Only one among the hopeful mortals caught his attention—Ling Wei, whose aura glimmered with golden light. He stood tall, calm, and observant, as if the universe itself had whispered secrets to him.
"Ling Wei," Xuán Wèi called, voice carrying authority, "come here. Your first task: demonstrate your Qi control. Lift that boulder."
The stone was massive, jagged, and clearly beyond ordinary ability. Ling Wei took a deep breath.
"I… I will try," he said.
The system hummed faintly, guiding Xuán Wèi: Golden Potential confirmed. Unique bloodline: One in Infinity. Body condition: Universe-defining.
With a subtle pulse from the system, Ling Wei's Qi surged. The boulder lifted slightly, enough to impress. Xuán Wèi clapped once, smirk tugging at his lips.
"Well done. This is only the beginning. Fail again, and you entertain me—or worse."
Universal Dao Path
Xuán Wèi glanced at Ling Wei. This boy was special:
Practices the Dao of Heaven and Earth, encompassing all Daos: sword, music, celestial, elemental
Bloodline: one in infinity, universe-defining body capable of absorbing any technique
Receives God-tier manuals, pills, and system-assisted teaching methods from Xuán Wèi
"Ling Wei, observe carefully," Xuán Wèi said. "I will teach you directly. You may absorb all Daos in the universe, but remember—you cannot surpass me."
The boy bowed, eyes gleaming with awe.
Sect Points and Poor Sect Mechanics
As Ling Wei trained, Xuán Wèi considered the sect's current state:
Few disciples(only 1 to be exactly)
Damaged facilities
Low reputation
This sect needs more than just disciples—it needs growth, upgrades, and dominance.
The system pulsed: Sect Points: 0 → accrue through disciple training, missions, and accomplishments. Upgrade opportunities will enhance facilities, recruitment, and lottery chances.
"You see, Ling Wei," Xuán Wèi said with a grin, "as you grow, the sect will grow too. Every success earns points. Every failure… well, I get entertained."
Ling Wei swallowed, realizing his training was dual-purpose: cultivate his Dao and build the sect's future power.
Training, Humor, and Authority
Xuán Wèi moved among the training courtyard, correcting mistakes with sharp humor:
"Your stance is wrong," he called, pointing at Ling Wei. "If this were a real battle, a tortoise could outrun you."
Ling Wei flinched. "Master, that's—"
"Silence. Try again, or enjoy failing publicly."
Even with the strict lessons, Xuán Wèi's humor made the training bearable—and memorable.
Chapter Conclusion
By the day's end:
Ling Wei had absorbed significant universal Dao teachings
MC's authority and teaching style were firmly established
Sect points system introduced, foreshadowing future upgrades
Xuanling Sect remained poor but ready for growth under MC's guidance
Xuán Wèi leaned against the balcony, surveying the valley below. A smirk tugged at his lips.
One disciple down. The sect will rise. Immortals will come when the time is right. And every point, every disciple, every victory will make Xuanling Sect legendary.
The system pulsed faintly, approving: First disciple recruited. Sect growth potential: high. MC strategy in progress.