Pay to Cultivate Immortality? My Sect is Completely Free - Chapter 4

Chapter 4: The First Disciple, Sect Upgrade

In the night sky, a bright moon hung high above, and the twinkling stars sprinkled gentle light, bathing the entire world in a soft silver glow.

The strange trio moved under the moonlight, walking through the quiet woods where the occasional chirps of insects and songs of birds could be heard, but no sign of human presence could be seen.

At the back of the group, Xiao Lingxi looked at the increasingly desolate scenery around her, her doubts about Su Bai deepening. One of her hands rested on the hilt of her sword. Should anything happen, she would draw her sword at the first opportunity!

Moments later, a small hill appeared in front of them, and Su Bai extended his hand, pointing: “That ahead is the Heavenly Dao Sect.”

Hearing this, Xiao Lingxi quickly raised her head and focused her gaze.

The hill didn’t seem very large, and there were hardly any proper buildings on it, just a broken thatched hut standing alone.

The surroundings were utterly silent; there wasn’t even a flicker of candlelight to be seen!

“What kind of shabby sect is this?” Xiao Lingxi’s skepticism hit its peak as she muttered to herself, “And they say it’s not a scam!”

Even Zhuge Feng, who had always been calm, couldn’t help but feel a stir of doubt within, as this place really didn’t resemble an established sect in any way.

However, a smile crept onto Su Bai’s lips.

The moment he stepped into the Sect Territory, his strength had already become unmatched!

In the blink of an eye, he vanished from his spot like a specter.

The next moment, Su Bai astonishingly appeared in front of the thatched hut on top of the hill, moving with an unbelievable speed!

“Shrink the Ground to an Inch!”

Xiao Lingxi and Zhuge Feng both widened their eyes simultaneously, their pupils contracting slightly from sheer astonishment, as a storm of emotions surged within them, making it hard to calm down.

Shrink the Ground to an Inch not only belonged to Immortal Techniques but also represented a formidable existence, requiring at least foundational cultivation to learn!

In other words, this seemingly youthful scammer before them was indeed a powerful Immortal Master!

“Are you not coming to pay your respects to your master?”

On the hilltop, Su Bai stood with his hands behind his back, calling out to Zhuge Feng.

Zhuge Feng snapped back to reality, took a deep breath, and worked to calm the overwhelming excitement in his heart as he quickly ran up the hill.

Before long, he reached the summit, where he respectfully knelt before Su Bai, who was standing by the door. With great seriousness, he bowed three times, loudly saying, “Disciple Zhuge Feng pays his respects to Master!”

Su Bai gave a slight nod, a look of satisfaction appearing on his face as he spoke gently, “Get up. From now on, you are my first disciple, the eldest brother of the Heavenly Dao Sect.”

At the same time, a notification echoed in his mind.

“Ding! Task completed. The sect has upgraded to 1-Star. 1-Star rewards have been issued. Please check, host.”

[ Sect Information ]

Sect Name: Heavenly Dao Sect

Sect Level: 1-Star (upgradable)

Sect Member: 2 (can view disciple information at any time)

Sect Territory: One mile radius (host is absolutely invincible within the territory)

Sect Buildings: One Sect Main Hall, One Immortal Law Pavilion

Sect Real Estate: One acre of Fertile Field, One hundred Spirit Seeds

Sect Assets: 0

Sect Points: 0

2-Star Sect Upgrade Requirements: Recruit three disciples (sect loyalty above 60) and have more than 100 sect points.

Task: Please upgrade to a 2-Star Sect as soon as possible. Rewards include one Combat Technique Pavilion and one Pill Pavilion.

Host Feedback: Host’s strength is ten times the combined strength of all disciples in the sect.

The system’s notification echoed in Su Bai’s mind, filling him with excitement—he had finally leveled up!

“Level up!”

Su Bai silently repeated this phrase.

In the next instant, the ground trembled and the entire hilltop began to transform.

Boom, boom, boom…

The once dilapidated thatched house vanished in an instant, replaced by a majestic and grand palace, radiating an impressive aura.

At the very top of the palace stood a plaque inscribed with the three powerful characters: “Heavenly Dao Sect!”

Meanwhile, not far from the main hall, a magnificent building appeared, engraved with the words “Immortal Law Pavilion.”

The whole hill had more than doubled in size, and it no longer looked desolate—there was now a touch of ethereal beauty.

This sudden spectacle left both Zhuge Feng and Xiao Lingxi dumbstruck, their mouths agape as they stared at everything in disbelief.

What had they just witnessed? Creation out of thin air, a transformation of terrain!

If “Shrink the Ground to an Inch” was still within the realm of comprehension, then such an astonishing technique was utterly incomprehensible, far beyond the mundane world.

A Golden Core True Person?

Or perhaps an Old Monster in the Nascent Soul stage?

Or even the legendary Transformation into Divinity?

“Master is incredible, far more powerful than Deacon Wang by countless times!” Zhuge Feng thought to himself, feeling grateful that he had chosen to trust his master.

“Zhuge Feng, that is the Immortal Law Pavilion; go pick the technique that suits your cultivation best,” Su Bai instructed Zhuge Feng.

“Thank you, Master!” Zhuge Feng bowed once more and, with an excited expression, walked into the Immortal Law Pavilion.

Finally, he could access the Immortal Techniques!

He clenched his fists, filled with excitement!

However, when he stepped into the Immortal Law Pavilion, he was once again stunned by the scene before him.

Countless scrolls of Immortal Techniques floated throughout the entire pavilion!

“Hiss…”

Even someone as composed as Zhuge Feng couldn’t help but gasp, his heart racing.

This spectacle was so overwhelmingly shocking that he found it hard to calm down.

“Please place your hand on the stone platform in front of you.”

A mysterious female voice suddenly echoed in his ear.

“Who… who is speaking?”

Zhuge Feng jumped slightly, looking around.

However, apart from the scrolls floating in the air, he couldn’t find anyone’s shadow.

“I am the spirit guardian of the Immortal Law Pavilion; there is no need to be afraid.”

The ethereal female voice continued to resonate in his ears: “According to the rules, every new disciple who joins our Heavenly Dao Sect can choose one Immortal Technique.”

“If you’d like to choose for yourself, you may select any scroll of Immortal Technique. If you would like me to choose for you, please place your hand on the stone tablet in front.”

Hearing this, Zhuge Feng let out a sigh of relief; it was just the spirit guardian.

“Please select for me, esteemed guardian.”

Zhuge Feng respectfully cupped his fists and bowed to the stone platform in front of him, then placed his hand on it.

He was unfamiliar with Immortal Techniques; for him, it was enough to have one to practice, regardless of which one it was.

With so many Immortal Techniques available, he was unsure how to choose, so having the spirit guardian select for him was undoubtedly a better option.

“You have a calm demeanor, neither arrogant nor impatient. This is the Dao Scripture: Qi Refining Chapter, which is best suited for your cultivation and will help you build a solid foundation.”

In an instant, the stone tablet radiated a dazzling yellow light, and a scroll of Immortal Technique slowly emerged.

“Thank you, esteemed spirit guardian, for your appreciation; I am truly grateful,” Zhuge Feng exclaimed with joy, cradling the scroll of Immortal Technique in his hands and bowing to the spirit guardian before stepping back.

Although he had mentally prepared himself long ago, he still couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed with excitement when he finally held this yellow scroll in his hands.

Could this really be the Immortal Technique he had always dreamed of?