Chapter 1405

The system detected the world's laws and is evolving.

Just as Luo Quan was rubbing her chest, the system suddenly emitted a notification sound.

She hadn't heard such a notification in a long time.

The last time it appeared was when she first arrived in the Wan Yu, when it said she had contacted the world's will of Wan Yu and could absorb energy to evolve.

She remembered that the system had gone offline for a long time then, and she didn't know if this would happen again.

"The system has already evolved; the world's will level of the Xinghai Xian Gong is slightly lower than that of Wan Yu, so evolution won't take too long.

After evolution, the system will gain the ability to let the host cultivate immortality."

Luo Quan's expression was doubtful: "But can't I already cultivate immortality now? What's the difference?"

"Not much of a difference, but with system assistance, you can avoid some detours."

The system's reply left Luo Quan slightly disappointed.

Still, evolution is better than no evolution; maybe the new function will come in handy later.

After waiting about five or six minutes, the system's evolution seemed to have ended.

"World will assimilation complete; the host's newbie gift package has arrived. Accept?"

"Of course I accept." Luo Quan chose yes without hesitation.

"Transmitting Wuji Gong!"

As soon as the words fell, Luo Quan heard a dull buzzing in her mind, and a long string of golden Dao characters surged into her brain like a river flowing into the sea.

Although she didn't recognize any of these Dao characters individually, when combined, she could somehow understand their meaning.

It felt like enlightenment; Luo Quan, who had previously done little research on the Dao of immortality, immediately sat cross-legged and began to murmur.

After a while, Luo Quan slowly opened her eyes, exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, and asked with a complex gaze: "How come martial Dao cultivation and immortal Dao cultivation are still separate?"

"Since they belong to two different systems, they must be separate. Although immortal power and internal force can be converted into each other, they cannot be used interchangeably unless the host breaks through into the Dao realm."

After hearing the system's reply, Luo Quan sighed, then opened her own panel:

Name: Luo Quan

Daoist name: Wu

Gender: Female

Age: Twenty years old

Immortal Dao cultivation: Qi Refining Layer One

Martial Dao cultivation: Preparing God Refining Realm

Cultivation method: Wuji Gong

Dao method: Threefold True Fire

Treasure: Ruyi Jingu Bang

Dao companion: None

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Besides this Wuji Gong, there's basically nothing new.

The cultivation starts from Qi Refining Layer One; since Wuji Gong is the first cultivation method the system gave her, it must have its own unique merits.

Upon entering Wuji Gong's function interface, the first thing that caught her eye was a string of classical Chinese text.

Although this classical text is lengthy, it doesn't feel obscure or hard to read; on the contrary, Luo Quan vaguely felt she had seen it somewhere before.

"Wuji gives birth to Taiji, Taiji gives birth to Liangyi, Liangyi gives birth to Sixiang, Sixiang gives birth to Bagua, Bagua gives rise to all things, all things return to Wuji!"

………………

Luo Quan remembered: this mantra sounded like a passage from the Yi Jing, except the content had some differences, and the last sentence does not appear in the Yi Jing.

She then shifted her gaze downward, where the specific effects of Wuji Gong were written.

Of course, this is the vernacular translation after system processing, flowing and extensive; summarized, it's just a few sentences:

All things are born from Wuji, and all things will return to Wuji; after cultivating Wuji Gong, one can convert all encountered spiritual power into one's own cultivation. (Note: A cultivator's cultivation also belongs to spiritual power.)

After reading this, Luo Quan's mind was left with only seven words: wild, awesome, cool, flashy, and explosive!

After a stunned moment, Luo Quan finally came to her senses, a smile on her face, and she couldn't help but exclaim: "This effect is practically the immortal version of the Great Absorption Technique!"

"The power of Wuji Gong is far greater than the absorption technique you know; the absorption technique can only absorb others' internal force, but Wuji Gong can absorb the Dao techniques others unleash, equivalent to weakening the enemy's attack while strengthening yourself.

Moreover, if absorption occurs after contact with the target, the rate will be unimaginably high; if the target's constitution is slightly weaker, they might even be sucked dry to death!"

"That's amazing!" Luo Quan widened her eyes, then added: "But who would be so foolish as to let me grab and suck them?"

"Such a thing shouldn't be difficult; the host has inherited the Succubus Queen's legacy, generally knows a few charm techniques, and with the host's looks, it should be hard to find someone who can resist.

At that point, the host only needs to crook a finger, and others will lie down, letting you suck them."

Luo Quan listened to the system's words, and her brows gradually furrowed.

Having charm techniques to confuse people into actively letting her suck them, and even posing a life-threatening danger.

This sounds really off, as if she's turning into some kind of Western fantasy monster that feeds on human essence and qi.

"You can also absorb power from a distance without contact, though it will be slower."

"That's about the same."

Luo Quan nodded slightly, and the faint doubt in her heart was finally suppressed.

After closing her personal panel, Luo Quan opened the task interface again.

"The host's current task has been released: during the Ascension Platform exam tomorrow, discover the secret of the Ascension Platform to obtain the Immortal Body of Purity and complete the task.

At that time, the system will assist the host in decryption; please rest early and recharge your spirit."

One can only say the system is becoming increasingly humanized.

Previously, when releasing tasks, it only gave a task objective and reward, with nothing else.

Now there's not only a mission prompt, but it can also assist me in completing it together.

This has indeed saved her a lot of trouble.

I hope tomorrow goes smoothly together, and nothing unexpected happens.

Before long, Luo Quan lay down on the bed and fell asleep.

Who knows how much time passed, Luo Quan was woken by the bang-bang knocking sounds from outside.

"Su Quan, are you in?!"

"It's Wang Yan's voice."

With the previous body owner's memories, Luo Quan easily recognized whose voice this was.

Wang Yan was one of Su Quan's few friends, even her only friend.

Although born poor, her talent was very good; at the same age as Su Quan, she already possessed the strength of the sixth layer of the Meridian Opening realm.

Among the cultivators of their class, this already counted as top-tier aptitude.

Yesterday when Su Quan was beaten, Wang Yan wasn't present; if she had been, those people combined wouldn't have been a match for Wang Yan.

Seeing her good friend visit, Su Quan hurried to the door and pulled it open.

"Why haven't you left yet? Immortal Master Li Yan is about to start roll call. Today is the Ascension Platform trial day. If you miss it, you'll have to wait another three years. Hurry up!"

Wang Yan's personality was somewhat like Wen Xia's; she grabbed Su Quan's hand and dragged her running toward the academy without a word of refusal.

Su Quan's residence wasn't particularly far from the academy; it only took the time of one incense stick to arrive.

Over a thousand students stood neatly lined up in a square formation. First Immortal Master Li Yan was calling roll. Luckily, Su Quan had just entered the formation and stood in place when her name was called.

"Su Quan!"

"Here!" Su Quan raised her hand high, drawing many gazes.

"Wasn't she injured by Li Xiaoyu yesterday? How come she still sounds so full of vigor?"

"Her father is the Soaring Cloud Peak Master. What healing pills wouldn't he have?"

"True, but even with such a powerful father she's still a waste. She's studied at the Heaven-Grade Academy for over half a year, yet her cultivation hasn't budged an inch. Truly a laughingstock."

"Stop talking, she's looking over..."

"Why is it that wherever you go, people resent the rich?"

Luo Quan wouldn't get angry over a few critical remarks; she just felt these people's jealousy was too intense.

But then again, people everywhere seem much the same — not worrying about scarcity but about inequality.

The root cause is still the excessive wealth gap.

If it were a utopian world where everyone had the same assets, these disputes wouldn't arise.

Everyone could possess infinite resources; just by moving their hands they could obtain everything they wanted.

Huan Yu Xing is currently very close to this state.

Material abundance is extreme; people can live carefree and at ease even if they lie flat from birth.

There are also virtual game consoles to play freely, letting them enjoy the taste of being a protagonist in various worlds.

Calling Huan Yu Xing a utopia isn't wrong; it's just that all this is built on the foundation of the Huan Yu Civilization's incomparable strength.

Soon Li Yan finished roll call, looked at the disciples, and said: "Today, the once-every-three-years Ascension Platform trial is about to begin. The Nine Peaks and Twelve Halls will all send people to examine your cultivation results. As long as your results are outstanding, you can officially become disciples of the Boundless Immortal Sect!"

The students cheered loudly. Some wore faces full of pride, their eyes revealing confidence; others were anxious and uneasy, unconsciously clenching their fists.

Luo Quan showed no expression, because she knew she had no possibility of becoming a Boundless Immortal Sect entry disciple — at least not currently.

The Boundless Immortal Sect has a rule: cultivation below the first layer of Meridian Opening cannot enter the sect. This is also why her sister Su Ziyan gave her a Breakthrough Pill just now — to let her break through to the Meridian Opening realm.

But medicine is three parts poison; Luo Quan didn't want to use that thing.

After Li Yan finished calling names, he didn't immediately proceed with the Ascension Platform test, but waited for something.

The disciples also didn't speak; everyone felt more or less nervous.

At this moment, a seven-colored auspicious cloud suddenly appeared at the edge of the distant sky, densely packed with people standing on it.

The seven-colored auspicious cloud flew closer and closer, finally stopping right above the students' heads. At this time, everyone finally saw clearly who exactly was standing on the seven-colored auspicious cloud.

"Look, it's the Heavenly Sword Peak's quasi-Daozi Ye Ku! Didn't expect this Ascension Platform grand trial would have him personally come to recruit entry disciples!"

"And the Netherworld Hall's 'Little Yama' Xiang Bangjie. Heard he's already at half-step Golden Core cultivation!"

"And the Green Emperor Peak's Fairy Ziyan! Truly worthy of being the Boundless Immortal Sect's number one beauty. Even without makeup, she's still stunningly beautiful!"

One famous name after another of those who stir up storms in the Boundless Immortal Sect were shouted out by the students.

They are all the most outstanding heirs of the Nine Peaks and Twelve Halls. This time they came on behalf of the various Peak Masters and Hall Masters to examine the academy students' cultivation results and recruit disciples.

Hearing someone mention Su Ziyan, Luo Quan also looked up at that seven-colored auspicious cloud.

Sure enough, Su Ziyan stood at the very front of the cloud's edge, looking down on all beings. Bai Guang brushed past her side, making her appear that dazzling.

As if sensing a scorching gaze transmitted from the ground, Su Ziyan turned her head and looked toward Luo Quan's direction.

"Look, look! Fairy Ziyan looked over!"

"Must be looking at me. This Ascension Platform grand trial I'll definitely succeed in reaching the top!"

"Joke. Just you? In the previous session, only two seniors achieved such a feat. Now they're both among the Nine Peaks and Twelve Halls' quasi-Daozi. Do you think you have that kind of strength?"

"Won't know unless I try!"

"Su Quan, is your sister looking at you?" Wang Yan turned her head and asked.

"Don't know." Su Quan shook her head and asked: "Right, how hard is this Ascension Platform trial? With your strength, what level can you reach?"

"I've never tried it, how would I know."

Wang Yan scratched her head and said: "But I heard seniors say that generally, those who've broken through the Meridian Opening realm can at least pass the ninth level of stairs.

As long as you pass the ninth level of stairs, you can become a Boundless Immortal Sect entry disciple. As for me... I can probably reach levels fourteen to sixteen.

You don't need to worry either. Although you only have Qi Refining eighth layer cultivation, later you follow me. Even if I tire a bit, I can still bring you past the ninth level."

Looking at Wang Yan's simple, sincere smile, and thinking of how she had hurried over to find her the moment she didn't see her, Luo Quan felt a warmth in her heart; this girl really was a good person — could the system grant her a stroke of fortune?

"Simple. The system has already accumulated some Primordial Purple Qi, originally meant to open the Shangcheng, but diverting a bit won't affect progress too much."

As it spoke, the system injected this strand of purple qi into Wang Yan's body; though not much, it was already enough to benefit her for a lifetime.

"Are you sure you can really take me to the ninth level?" Having done all this, Luo Quan smiled faintly and asked Wang Yan.

"Of course... wait!" Wang Yan's pupils shrank, as if she had seen a ghost, "When did you become Qi Refining layer one!"

"Don't know, woke up like this." Luo Quan shrugged helplessly.

"Then what do we do?!"

Wang Yan looked somewhat anxious; if it were Qi Refining layer eight she could still drag and pull Su Quan up the ninth stair,

but Qi Refining layer one — how to drag her? She probably couldn't even cross the first stair!

"Don't worry about me, you forgot who my father is?" Su Quan patted Wang Yan's shoulder and said, "Later you just walk forward yourself, you must get a good result!"

Wang Yan smiled awkwardly: "Even if you didn't say it I would've forgotten, your father is the Lingyun Peak Master, whether you walk the Dengxian Platform or not doesn't matter."

The two were chatting when suddenly there was movement up ahead.

Li Yan raised his hand and scattered a Bai Guang; when the white light dispersed, an enormous cyan stairway a hundred zhang wide and thirty-three zhang high abruptly appeared before everyone's eyes.

At the top of the stairway was a white platform, rosy light reflecting, immortal mist swirling — precisely the ultimate goal of this trial: the Dengxian Platform!

"All students attention, the Dengxian Platform trial begins now!"