Jun Changxiao, merely slightly comprehending the Radiant Illumination Heart Sutra, generally understood this martial art could not only cultivate martial dao attributes but also temper physical body and soul.
Unfortunately, as a reward from completing a quest, it didn’t record the heart technique’s origins, so he had no way to know which expert created it.
“With this kind of heart technique, how could I worry about disciples not advancing?” Jun Changxiao grinned.
The Upper Realm had more powerful heavenly and earthly attributes. As long as they comprehended the Radiant Illumination Heart Sutra, they could absorb them more efficiently. Even temporarily without martial dao resources, given enough time, forget breaking through the Void-Breaking Realm—entering the Core Rotation Realm was no problem.
Looking back at the Lower Realm start, he still needed to recruit disciples and rely on luck to refresh the Shop.
Now arriving fresh in the Upper Realm, Gou Sheng not only had Core Rotation Realm cultivation but also an Immortal-rank-equivalent heart technique—worlds apart.
Moreover, there was the Heaven-Crossing Palm Seal.
It inherited the advantages of Shop-purchased martial skills—easy to understand, formidable power, and could excellently strengthen the sect’s hardcore strength.
“I have confidence now!”
Jun Changxiao’s eyes flashed with light full of infinite longing for the future.
Precisely speaking, having decades of experience in the mortal realm meant he was no longer the confused, ignorant youth. At least coming to a brand new world to start over, he had sufficient experience.
For example, developing the sect relying solely on martial arts wasn’t enough. If he could refresh martial dao facilities suitable for the Upper Realm, it would definitely be like adding wings to a tiger!
“Refresh!”
Jun Changxiao skillfully pulled open the Shop panel, then blurted out, “Holy crap!”
At this moment, the Shop had undergone massive changes. The previous three tiers—Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced—now all had [Upper Realm Version] suffixes. When he tried clicking on Advanced, it actually prompted insufficient reputation!
“Reputation?”
Returning to the main interface, he discovered the data panel had changed dramatically.
Sect Name: Eternal Strongest Sect.
Sect Master: Jun Changxiao.
Sect Rank: None currently.
Sect Construction: Level 9.
Sect Functions: Alchemy Pavilion, Forging Pavilion…
Sect Cultivation Methods: Radiant Illumination Heart Sutra, Heaven-Crossing Palm Seal.
Sect Members: 100,001.
Sect Contributions: 700,000.
Sect Achievements: 0.
Sect Reputation: 0.
Sect Quests: None currently.
Sect Main Quest: Within 100 years…
Aside from some unchanged functions, there was also a brand new Sect Reputation. When Jun Changxiao clicked on it, content popped up—Reputation reaching certain values will unlock subsequent functions.
“That’s it?”
Jun Changxiao broke down.
Although he could roughly infer what ‘Sect Reputation’ meant from the name, at least give some detailed introduction—like how am I supposed to earn reputation!
“Alas.”
Jun Changxiao shook his head and clicked on the Intermediate Shop. The result still prompted insufficient reputation. Finally he could only click open the Elementary Shop. He could enter that one, but seeing the marked prices nearly made him spit blood—the minimum requirement was 100,000 contribution points!
The System said, “Host completed the mortal realm’s final main quest, truly activating the Upper Realm version. Being in a higher world, price increases are normal.”
“Elementary starts at 100,000, Advanced wouldn’t that be 1 million or higher? Aren’t you afraid of completely collapsing the contribution value system!” Jun Changxiao roared.
The System said, “Even if it ultimately collapses into Zimbabwe dollars, that’s not something host needs to worry about. Quickly refresh the Shop and purchase items disciples can use for cultivation.”
“…”
Speaking of refreshing the Shop, Jun Changxiao wanted to cry.
Earlier completing the epic quest rewarded 500,000, giving him a feeling of becoming rich overnight. But seeing the brand new Shop system, he immediately felt like he’d returned to poverty overnight.
“So you’re saying I not only need to find resources and money for the sect, but also figure out how to find reputation and contributions.” Jun Changxiao sat down, covering his face with his hand, mournfully muttering, “Being a man is too hard…”
“Boom!”
“Boom!”
Suddenly, thunderous sounds came from outside the sect.
Jun Changxiao stood up, shocked: “Someone’s breaking through the lightning formations?”
“Sect Master!”
Elder Zhen transmitted, “Outside there are large numbers of martial artists breaking through formations. From their strength, they seem very powerful!”
The former martial arts, though no longer appearing in sect cultivation methods, hadn’t completely lost usefulness. For example, the group-targeting Voice Transmission Technique could still adapt to the Upper Realm system.
…
Outside Phoenix Roost Immortal Mountain.
The lightning formations previously set up for testing the modified lightning rod were being deliberately destroyed. Four leading Core Rotation Realm experts charged forward murderously. From their attire, one could roughly determine they came from forces like Sword-Wielding Profound Sect and Blade-Commanding Profound Sect.
So Old Man Taixuan had foresight—after beating up so many sects, he didn’t even want his long-time residence, packed his bags and ran.
“Eternal Strongest Sect?”
The experts from various sects stopped at the foot of Iron Bone Mountain, looking up at the plaque hanging at the mountain gate, their lips immediately curling into disdainful cold smiles.
Using Eternal as a name was already arrogant enough, yet they dared to add “Strongest”?
“Third Elder!”
An expert from Sword-Wielding Profound Sect said gravely, “Could this be the Eternal Sect that Lin Lang mentioned?”
“Correct.”
Jun Changxiao had appeared at the mountain gate at some point.
As the saying goes, when enemies meet, eyes blaze red. The various sects, seeing the culprit who’d robbed their leadership and disciples of resources, nearly glared him to death with fury-blazing eyes.
“Everyone.”
Jun Changxiao cupped his hands, “My Eternal Sect has just arrived and hasn’t opened for business yet. For paying respects, visiting, or calling on us, please choose another day.”
“Bah!”
An expert raised his finger pointing at him, angrily saying, “Robbing our sect’s resources, injuring our sect’s disciples—if you two master and disciple don’t give an explanation today, we’ll raze Phoenix Roost Immortal Mountain to the ground!”
“Everyone.”
Jun Changxiao pointed to the right, “Please look over there!”
Though highly vigilant, they still instinctively turned to look, only then discovering four powerful, vigorous characters carved on the most prominent peak: ‘Eternal Immortal Mountain.’
That’s not right!
Last time they came it still said Phoenix Roost Immortal Mountain.
“This Seat solemnly announces today.” Jun Changxiao’s voice rang like a great bell, “This is Eternal Immortal Mountain. The entire mountain range is my Eternal Sect’s territory. Any person or force that offends our sect—no matter how far, shall be punished!”
The powerful, resonant voice echoed through the mountain range. All disciples hearing it had their blood boiling!
A Core Rotation Realm expert sent by Sword-Wielding Profound Sect said coldly, “This old man also has something to tell you—offending my Sword-Wielding Profound Sect, you must pay the price!”
“Fine.”
Jun Changxiao extended his finger, circulating his dantian energy: “You come at me!”
In this new world that emphasized martial supremacy even more, since both sides had conflicts and neither would back down, the best method was to fight—fight until one side admitted defeat or was completely beaten.
However, facing Gou Sheng’s trash-tier level provocation, the experts from various sects didn’t charge forward. They all sensed various formation energy signatures in the surroundings—levels definitely stronger than the lightning formations they’d just broken through.
Old Man Taixuan had fled, but the formations deployed throughout the mountain remained.
Jun Changxiao worked all night studying and deploying them, not only mastering them but also using them all for sect defense.
With the Eternal Sect’s current overall strength, they definitely couldn’t match Sword-Wielding Profound Sect or Blade-Commanding Profound Sect. But if the two sects wanted to take them down, they’d definitely have to pay a price.
“Boy.”
That Core Rotation Realm expert said coldly, “Do you dare come down and fight this old man one-on-one!”
“Do you want to duel this Seat, or challenge the entire sect?” Jun Changxiao asked with interest.
“Whatever.”
“Good.”
Jun Changxiao raised his hand and snapped his fingers, “Then you’re challenging my Eternal Sect. Black and White Guardians, go out and meet these friends!”
“Whoosh whoosh!”
“Whoosh whoosh!”
Powerful true energy suddenly erupted from the Eternal Sect’s Dragon Spine Peak.
“Swoosh! Swoosh!”
With Gang Leader Qiao carrying a sound system playing entrance BGM, Black and White Dual Fiends transformed into black and white streams of light, descending in intersecting spirals onto the mountain foot steps.
Powerful auras instantly spread like violent winds and waves, shocking martial artists from various sects into retreating. The Third Revolution Core Rotation Realm expert sent by Sword-Wielding Profound Sect exclaimed in shock, “Six… Sixth Revolution?!”
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