C1 Obtaining the Inheritance of the Servant

After an arduous journey through time, I found myself in a world of cultivation, only to be a mere servant!

Wai Jiang, a slender figure, trudged along with two buckets of water toward the nearby temple. He hailed from a world where technology reigned supreme. Yet, an unexpected twist of fate had transported him to this realm of cultivation, where he became the legitimate heir of the prestigious Wai family in the mortal world.

The Wai family was once unrivaled and held considerable esteem locally. However, during a trial, they inadvertently offended a minor family of cultivators. Despite the fact that the strongest member of that family was merely a ninth-level Qi Refiner, the Wai family, being mere mortals, stood no chance against their relentless vengeance.

To safeguard the lineage of the Wai family, the head of the family bore the agonizing separation from his kin. He exhausted the family's wealth and leveraged every connection to send the young members to various sects for protection. His goals were twofold: to preserve the Wai family bloodline and to nurture a seedling of cultivation that might one day lead to their resurgence.

Thus, the sixteen-year-old Wai Jiang was dispatched three thousand miles away to the harshest and coldest region of Leizhou, where he joined the most powerful local sect, the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect.

The reason was simple: Wai Jiang was considered dull-witted, and no one in his family believed he possessed any aptitude for cultivation.

Today marked his third day at the sect.

Indeed, due to his lack of innate talent, Wai Jiang had been relegated to menial tasks in the servants' quarters.

As Wai Jiang entered the temple, about to head to a side chamber with his water buckets, a melodious female voice suddenly rang out.

"Congratulations to the host for reaching the activation site!

The sign-in system is now activating...

Activation successful. The host may now sign in daily.

Rewards from signing in will vary based on the location, offering a range of items and fortuitous encounters..."

"A sign-in system?"

Wai Jiang was ecstatic, nearly dropping his water buckets in excitement.

But his joy quickly turned to skepticism as he protested, "Wait a minute! Why is it that I can only activate it here? There wasn't a single hint before this."

For sixteen years, if he had the chance to check in daily, he had missed nearly six thousand opportunities. Imagine the fortune that slipped through his fingers.

The system could only draw sufficient energy in the presence of the Great Dao Truth.

Note: Sign-ins are only possible where the Great Dao Truth resides.

The stronger the Great Dao Truth, the richer the rewards from signing in.

Likewise, the more opportunities present, the more frequent the sign-ins.

"Great Dao Truth?"

Wai Jiang had an epiphany. It made sense why he couldn't activate the system during his ten years with the Wai family.

His father was the most formidable member of the Wai family. Yet, his father's prowess, which might be deemed impressive in the mundane world, was at best on par with a junior Outer Sect Disciple of the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect. Compared to a true cultivator, his father's strength was negligible, not to mention lacking any connection to the Great Dao Truth.

The palace Wai Jiang found himself in was none other than the central main hall of the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect, the Profound Heaven Treasure Temple.

Here stood the statues of past Sect Masters, and it was rumored to house their various insights. Among the ancestors of the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect were said to be several who had shattered the void, and this was their sacred place of cultivation and meditation, naturally imbued with the Great Dao Truth.

Disciples often visited to meditate and seek enlightenment, hoping for a breakthrough.

At this moment, Wai Jiang was ecstatic, yet he worked hard to contain his elation.

He was not alone in the grand hall, after all.

Over a hundred Outer Sect Disciples were there, offering their respects and seeking tranquility.

A man without guilt becomes guilty when he possesses a jade. Wai Jiang was well aware of this adage. So, after pouring water into the tank in the rear hall, he steadied his mind and whispered,

"System, I want to check in."

Ding! Check-in successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the "Profound Heaven Record."

The pleasant chime of the system notification sounded once more.

"Profound Heaven Record."

Wai Jiang's chest heaved as he struggled to quell his excitement, breathing in short, sharp gasps.

Over ten thousand years ago, the refuge that Wai Jiang sought was not known as the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect, but rather as the Profound Heaven Holy Land.

The Profound Heaven Record was a unique cultivation method created by the first Holy Lord of the Profound Heaven Holy Land. Mastering it allowed one to create an inner world, endlessly supplying the body with Spiritual Force, independent of external sources.

It was akin to an actual perpetual motion machine.

Regrettably, this extraordinary cultivation technique has been lost for over ten millennia.

With the loss of this foundational knowledge, the Profound Heaven Holy Land also forfeited its esteemed status.

Nonetheless, even a diminished force can be formidable, and the current Profound Heaven Taoism Sect remains a leading power in Leizhou.

Once Wai Jiang joined their ranks, the minor cultivation family he came from wouldn't dare to cause any trouble.

Yet, to earn the privilege of leaving the sect, one must at least attain the rank of an Outer Sect Disciple.

This meant that Wai Jiang, relegated to menial tasks, would be doomed to a lifetime of labor within the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect if he could not cultivate.

Amidst Wai Jiang's unexpected joy, a remarkable event unfolded at the heart of the Profound Heaven Treasure Sect.

A previously solemn stone statue suddenly glowed with light.

A stone-carved precious mirror in its hands began to levitate, emitting strands of the Great Dao Truth.

The disciples present had never witnessed such a spectacle and were rendered speechless.

Yet, upon encountering the golden radiance, they shook as if struck by lightning, their faces alight with astonishment.

This was the Dao, the ultimate truth they would seek for a lifetime.

In that moment, everyone in the hall was plunged into a state of sudden realization.

Shortly thereafter, individuals broke free from their constraints and achieved advancement.

Confronted with this unexpected odd phenomenon and blessing, the disciples unanimously believed it to be a manifestation of the Ancestral Master and bowed in reverence.

Simultaneously, several figures appeared silently in the hall, their gazes fixed intently on the floating treasure mirror.

The figure at the forefront, clad in a plain green robe with silver-white hair and beard, exuded an air of profound wisdom. He stood there, almost imperceptible, completely undetected by the surrounding disciples.

Ren Qingfeng was the current Sect Master of the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect. Accompanying him were the sect's two deputy masters and several deacons.

"The universe is nameless and without beginning, while all things have names and are recorded. The Profound Heaven Record! Could this truly be a blessing left by our ancestors, now bestowed upon a disciple?"

Ren Qingfeng's gaze swept over the multitude of disciples below.

The deputy masters shared his thoughts, their potent spiritual force scanning the crowd, eager to discern any signs from among the disciples.

Should a disciple indeed manage to revive the glory of the Profound Heaven Record, the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect would once again dominate this continent and reclaim the title of the Sacred Land.

As the golden light dissipated, the ethereal image of the Profound Heaven Record that hung in the air also slowly vanished, returning to stone.

Unaware of the events in the main hall, Wai Jiang remained in the back hall.

"Would you like to receive the reward now?" the system's voice echoed once more.

"Receive!" Wai Jiang responded without a moment's hesitation.

No sooner had he spoken than the Profound Heaven Record in the system space transformed into streams of golden light, merging into his limbs and bones.

Wai Jiang barely had time to react before his veins were permeated, and the spiritual qi within him began to circulate autonomously.

In a flash, his mind was flooded with extensive knowledge on how to cultivate the Profound Heaven Record.

Simultaneously, an increasing amount of spiritual force began to accumulate in his dantian.

Wai Jiang was ecstatic. He had been concerned about his lack of innate talent for cultivation and whether he could master this supreme technique. To his surprise, there was no need for personal insight; the system had directly infused him with the knowledge.

Feeling the overwhelming spiritual force within him, Wai Jiang was in awe of the true strength of a cultivator.

Meanwhile, Ren Qingfeng and the others conducted a thorough search in the great hall but failed to identify the disciple in question.

Ultimately, they decided to assemble the most promising individuals for specialized training, hoping that one might emerge as a standout, restoring the prestige of the Profound Heaven Holy Land.

Little did they know, their efforts were in vain. The instigator of the odd phenomenon was already in the back hall, charting his path forward.