Chapter 1: We

Southern Region.

Xuan Sect.

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Looking at the surroundings, both unfamiliar and familiar.

Meng Zhangqing finally confirmed one thing: he had been reincarnated.

He had come to a Xuanhuan world that existed only in novels from his past life.

Here, the strongest could soar above the nine heavens, pluck stars and chase the moon with ease, and overturn mountains and rivers, reverse heaven and earth with a single gesture.

It held powers that drove people mad.

And now he was an outer disciple of the Xuan Sect.

"Not a bad start."

Quickly adapting, a faint smile appeared on Meng Zhangqing's handsome face.

Although his cultivation talent was mediocre.

But he was not a waste.

After two years in the sect, he had reached the 8th stage of the Tempered Meridian Realm.

He had long met the sect's assessment standards and would not be expelled.

Also,

his family ran a moderately sized merchant guild with many businesses and substantial wealth.

At least in the early stages, he did not need to worry much about cultivation resources.

"But if things continue like this, it seems my limit in this life will be the Aperture Opening Realm."

Meng Zhangqing's smile slowly faded.

He had come to this world where martial cultivation was at its peak.

If he were to live out his days in mediocrity, it would truly be unbearable.

That power, capable of dominating heaven and earth with a mere gesture.

It was truly intoxicating.

Moreover, the current world was unstable, with hidden currents stirring everywhere.

With only Aperture Opening Realm strength, he could not control his own life and death in this dangerous world.

The path of cultivation requires talent and comprehension.

In the early stages, talent is the most important.

The better the talent, the faster one cultivates.

His innate constitution, while not poor, could only be described as average.

Otherwise, he would not have begun cultivating at age five and still only reached the 8th stage of the Tempered Meridian Realm after thirteen full years.

"Ding!"

"Friend System beginning binding!"

"Binding successful!"

Suddenly, a voice rang out in his mind.

Meng Zhangqing froze for a moment, then his eyes filled with delight!

How could he not know what this was!

It was the standard for reincarnators!

System!

"System, what functions do you have?"

Calming down, Meng Zhangqing asked quickly.

It was well known that the existence of a system was nearly identical to a cheat, representing brute force and no logic!

How many peers had risen to dominate countless worlds thanks to it!

"Replying to host: this system is named the Friend System. By adding someone as a friend, you randomly obtain one of their attributes."

"Attributes include innate constitution, comprehension, talent, martial techniques, and cultivation arts."

"No race restrictions."

"Additionally, increasing your friend's favor toward you grants more attributes and bonus rewards!"

"Unlock more functions!"

The system spoke at length.

Meng Zhangqing understood clearly.

His eyes instantly brightened.

Add a friend, and obtain one of their attributes?

This was slightly overpowered.

If he added talented individuals as friends, wouldn't he gain top-tier innate constitution?

He did not lack cultivation resources—he came from a merchant guild, after all.

The only thing limiting his cultivation was his innate constitution!

If he had top-tier innate constitution,

he would truly have a chance to reach the pinnacle of martial cultivation!

For a moment,

Meng Zhangqing felt the long-closed door of martial cultivation slowly beginning to open before him.

Beyond the door lies a resplendent, boundless, magnificent world!

"Wait!"

Coming back to his senses, Meng Zhangqing asked, "System, is there any standard for adding friends?"

"Does it require the other party to be sincere?"

"Or is a verbal acknowledgment enough?"

If it's the former, then it would be a bit difficult.

After all, in this world, human hearts are unfathomable; to truly connect with someone would require a great deal of time, energy, and even money!

It might take several years to successfully add a single friend.

"A verbal acknowledgment is enough."

The system's answer made Meng Zhangqing let out a light breath.

That makes it much simpler.

"Host, please add friends as soon as possible."

The system reminded.

Meng Zhangqing's brow lifted slightly.

He certainly wanted to.

But according to the system's function, he couldn't just add friends at will.