Chapter 1: Empress Fuyao becomes a disciple!

Da Dao Sect, Qingxuan Peak.

Lu Xuan stood in front of a thatched hut, feeling deeply depressed.

Since traveling to this world, he had inherited the mantle of his deceased master and become the Master of Qingxuan Peak of the Da Dao Sect.

And from the moment he became Master of Qingxuan Peak, his system for accepting disciples appeared. However, his first disciple had to be a female empress in order for the system to activate!

Isn't that a rip-off?

The realms in this world are categorized as: Qi Refining, Xuanshi, Xuanshi, Xuanling, Xuanwang, Great Xuanwang, Xuanhuang, Xuanzong, Xuanzun, Xuansheng, Saint King, Great Emperor...

You must know that the Da Dao Sect's leader was only at the Saint King realm, and the original master was a mere cultivator, only at the Qi Refining stage.

His cultivation was even inferior to that of an outer disciple. If it weren't for the kindness left by his cheap master, he would have been expelled from the Da Dao Sect long ago.

For years, Lu Xuan had participated in every Da Dao Sect disciple-recruiting event, but no one chose to become his disciple.

Moreover, Lu Xuan's name had spread like wildfire, and now the outside world knew about it. Many elders from major factions were warning their juniors.

"Don't go to Qingxuan Peak! Don't take Lu Xuan as your master! Otherwise, your life will be ruined!"

So, even fewer people wanted to take Lu Xuan as their master.

Lu Xuan sighed.

The Da Dao Sect's entrance examination had concluded some time ago, and tomorrow was the disciple recruitment meeting. Would anyone take him as their master?

Just then, a divine rainbow shot out from the distance.

Boom!

A gray-robed elder landed on Qingxuan Peak, his face solemn, as he spoke to Lu Xuan in a serious tone.

"Peak Master Lu, you haven't recruited a disciple for six consecutive years! According to the rules of the Da Dao Sect, if you haven't recruited a disciple for seven consecutive years, you will be removed from your position as Peak Master. Are you aware of this?"

Lu Xuan said, "I know."

The gray-robed elder's expression was complicated. He continued, "Peak Master Lu, if you are removed from your position as Peak Master of Qingxuan Peak, your cultivation and talent will not meet the requirements for outer disciples. Considering your performance as Peak Master over the years, according to the rules of the Da Dao Sect, you will be expelled from the Sect. Are you aware of this?"

Lu Xuan's face twitched. "I understand."

Expelled from the Da Dao Sect!

That's a bit of a murderous blow!

The gray-robed elder nodded, then took off into the air and left without looking back. "Peak Master Lu, I wish you good luck at tomorrow's disciple recruitment event."

Looking at the gray-robed elder's back, Lu Xuan frowned slightly.

How could he possibly recruit a disciple?

Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind.

Hit him with a spirit stone!

His master had left him many cultivation resources, though he had only used a small portion over the years.

Tomorrow's disciple-recruiting ceremony was his last chance. He no longer counted on taking the Empress as his disciple; as long as he could secure a disciple and keep his position as Peak Master, he would be satisfied.

He simply couldn't believe that with so many cultivation resources, if he couldn't find a genius, he wouldn't be able to find a loser.

Thinking of this, Lu Xuan instantly relaxed and returned to his cave to rest with confidence.

Waiting for tomorrow's disciple-recruiting ceremony!

...

The next day, the Dao Sect's disciple-recruiting ceremony officially began, instantly detonating an explosion across a million miles!

The Dao Sect had a long and venerable history, having once produced great emperors. Having survived an ancient catastrophe, they remained resilient and unyielding, possessing a profound heritage.

The "Dao Jing," the Dao Sect's core cultivation technique, was one of the few imperial-level techniques in the Southern Wilds, ranking among the top ten!

For this reason, the Dao Sect had long since become a sacred place for cultivation in the Southern Wilds!

Today, countless young men who had passed the sect entrance examination gathered in the square, hoping to be chosen by the powerful Spiritual Peak.

Glancing around, the young men felt a surge of emotion at the grandeur of the Dao Sect.

Spiritual peaks rose from the ground, their spiritual energy so rich that it swirled in a shimmering purple aura, even condensing into a solid substance. Atop the peaks, countless caves dotted the landscape, creating a scene resembling a paradise on earth beneath a blanket of swirling clouds.

In the distance, above the Trial Tower and several secret realms, brilliant Dao patterns shone continuously, glittering like stars. Even from a distance, one could sense an awe-inspiring power. The entire Dao Sect was majestic, awash in crimson light, a breathtaking spectacle.

Mountains crisscrossed, rivers surged, and the Dao Sect encompassed tens of thousands of miles, a vast expanse. Meanwhile, above the void, auspicious demonic beasts soared through the sky, their melodious cries bringing clarity and peace to the minds of the crowd.

Amidst the crowd, a stunning young woman, clad in a fiery crimson dress, stood. Her face was exquisitely delicate, and her slender legs were as perfect as pillars of jade. Even in the gentle breeze, the fiery red dress couldn't conceal her alluring figure.

Countless young cultivators fixed their gazes on the stunning young woman.

She was Ji Fuyao, the top-ranked performer in this assessment!

Ji Fuyao's cultivation reached the mid-stage Great Profound King stage, surpassing everyone else in this assessment, even surpassing the outer sect elders of the Dao Sect!

Her talent even resonated with the Dao Sect's most precious treasure, the Dao Bell!

The Dao Sect's patriarch was so impressed that he declared her a "genius rarely seen in a millennium"!

Although the recruitment conference hadn't even begun, Ji Fuyao had already become the object of competition among many peak masters.

At this moment, a graceful young man in brocade robes, holding a floating fan, slowly approached Ji Fuyao. With a warm smile, he approached her, "Miss Fuyao, I am Lin Feng, the heir of the Lin family..."

"Get lost!"

Before she could finish her words, Ji Fuyao spoke coldly, slowly closing her eyes and ignoring the young man.

She was the Empress of the Fuyao Dynasty!

Three thousand years ago, the Fuyao Dynasty clashed with another powerful faction. Coupled with a rebellion by a traitor within the dynasty, the dynasty collapsed, countless casualties among her followers, and rivers of blood flowed.

She escaped this catastrophe by reincarnating through an ancient secret technique.

However, this ancient secret technique was flawed, leaving her body with many defects, her soul shattered, and her foundation incomplete.

The Dao Sect's core practice, the "Dao Jing," is known to align with the Heavenly Dao. It can improve a practitioner's foundation and repair their soul. Once one attains enlightenment, they can even enter the legendary realm of "Ultimate Dao."

This is why she joined the Da Dao Sect!

She wanted revenge!

She wanted to rise again!

With her talent, she was confident she would be qualified to practice the Da Dao Sutra!

Soon.

A series of divine rainbows appeared in the sky, as brilliant as a galaxy, and the might of the Saint King Realm filled the sky.

“Boom boom boom!”

The Sect Master and many Peak Masters slowly descended onto the square.

Ji Fuyao's beautiful eyes flickered, and she thought to herself, it seems those Emperor Realm ancestors won't appear today.

As the dominant force in the Southern Wilds, the Da Dao Sect is far more complex than it appears. Although its Sect Master is only at the Saint King Realm, countless Emperor Realm masters are secretly in seclusion and slumbering.

Because the Da Dao Sect is aloof and reserved, and does not participate in the conflicts between Southern Wilds factions, Emperor Realm ancestors rarely appear unless there is a disturbance.

At this moment, many disciples were extremely excited, and the scene was filled with a roar of excitement.

"Quiet!"

The Sect Master waved his sleeve and spoke slowly, "The Dao Sect's grand recruitment event has officially begun! You may now choose a Spiritual Peak to join!"

As soon as his voice fell,

the crowd of young people immediately became extremely excited.

"I want to join Dan Peak! I want to become an alchemist!"

"I want to join Jian Peak..."

"I want to join Lian Ti Peak..."

Instantly, the young people in the field madly rushed to the various Spiritual Peaks.

Only where Lu Xuan stood was empty.

Not a single person approached!

Some peak masters looked at Lu Xuan with amusement, their smiles playful. "If Lu Xuan can recruit a disciple today, I'll swallow ten pounds of feces!"

"Lu Xuan hasn't recruited a disciple for seven consecutive years, so he'll leave the Da Dao Sect immediately. This is what everyone expects!"

"Indeed! During these years of trials with other major factions, those saints always used Lu Xuan to mock our Da Dao Sect. That won't happen again."

At this point, Lu Xuan began his final struggle. He shouted, "If you accept me as your disciple, you can use all the cultivation resources of Qingxuan Peak! You all know that my master left behind a wealth of spirit stones and elixirs!"

With these words, a dead silence fell over the place.

Elders and disciples alike turned their gazes on Lu Xuan.

A moment of silence followed.

The place stirred again!

But still, no one approached Lu Xuan. Instead, the young disciples began pointing fingers at him.

"This is hilarious! When I was taking the exam, my clan elders told me not to join Qingxuan Peak! Otherwise, my life would be ruined!"

"What's that? My father told me that if I joined Qingxuan Peak, he would break all three of my legs!"

"Ah... Lu Xuan, this guy's cultivation isn't even as high as ours, yet he still has the nerve to accept disciples. If I were Lu Xuan, I would have left Da Dao Sect long ago and stopped embarrassing myself here!"

Seeing this, Lu Xuan's face darkened.

Damn it!

He's already unleashed his ultimate move, and no one wants to join Qingxuan Peak?!

Lu Xuan sighed and decided to leave.

It seemed like no one wanted to become his disciple!

Just then, a faint voice shattered the clamor.

"I am willing to join Qingxuan Peak and take Lu Xuan as my disciple!"

As soon as the voice fell,

the place fell silent, a pin drop audible.

Because the person speaking was none other than Ji Fuyao, the top-ranked examiner who had stunned the entire Dao Sect!

Everyone was stunned.

Did they hear correctly?

Ji Fuyao is joining Qingxuan Peak!?

The Sect Master stared at Ji Fuyao in astonishment. They and the other Saints were still discussing who would take Ji Fuyao as their disciple, but then Ji Fuyao simply announced she was joining Qingxuan Peak!

Lu Xuan turned around, stunned.

What the hell?

Isn't this Ji Fuyao, the top-ranked examiner? He had heard of her a little too well.

She wants to become his disciple?

Is this true?

At this moment, the Sect Master and others immediately approached Ji Fuyao and directly stopped her, saying, "Fuyao, absolutely not!"

Ji Fuyao remained calm, her eyes aglow. "Sect Master, my mind is made up!"

The Sect Master was stunned. "Child, if Lu Xuan became your master, he would cause your cultivation to decline."

Lu Xuan's face darkened: "..."

Saints from Jian Peak, Dan Peak, Piaomiao Peak, and other peaks spoke up to persuade Ji Fuyao, "Child, if you join Qingxuan Peak, you'll be wasting your talent!"

"Lu Xuan himself doesn't understand cultivation, he's worse than an outer disciple. It's sheer nonsense for you to accept him as your master!"

"Lu Xuan is misleading!"

But Ji Fuyao tilted her neck slightly, shook her head softly, and approached Lu Xuan, performing the ceremony of acknowledging her mastership. "Master, accept this disciple's greetings!"

In reality, she had long since decided to join Qingxuan Peak.

She held too many secrets; if she joined another Saint's tutelage, they would surely be discovered.

Moreover, in her heart, her acceptance of Lu Xuan as her master was merely a formal relationship of master and disciple. She knew that Lu Xuan's cultivation was inferior to that of an outer disciple and that he couldn't control her at all, leaving her with complete freedom!

Just then.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for accepting Empress Fuyao as her disciple! (The Empress has been reincarnated and is undergoing a re-cultivation)"

"Activating the invincible disciple-accepting system! Estimated time: one hour!"

The voice fell.

Lu Xuan exclaimed, "What the hell?"

Ji Fuyao was actually the Empress' reincarnation!

Seeing Lu Xuan's reaction, the sect leader and the others were speechless.

The sect leader immediately put on a smile. "Lu Xuan, Fuyao is young and doesn't understand the implications. She wants to be your disciple, but you can refuse!"

The other saints instantly surrounded Lu Xuan, shouting, "Lu Xuan, refuse now!"

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