Li Jue's understanding of cultivation had always been unconventional, and now with the Forbidden Cultivation Art, he began to grow. He could absorb the spiritual energy of others, taking what was rightfully theirs, twisting it to his will. His rise was rapid, and it didn't take long for the surrounding sects to notice. Rumors of a "rootless cultivator" who was siphoning power from the strong began to spread like wildfire. But what they didn't know was that Li Jue was not simply absorbing power—he was reshaping the very foundation of cultivation itself.
Li Jue's powers grew with each soul he absorbed. Soon, he could mimic the techniques of other cultivators, using their powers without ever mastering them himself. The more he learned, the more he realized that the system of cultivation was a lie. There was no need for the rigid paths laid out by the sects. There was no need to struggle for years just to gain power. All one needed was the will to take what they wanted, the ambition to reshape the system.
He began to challenge the very pillars of the cultivation world. First, he infiltrated a minor sect, the Azure Lotus Sect, pretending to be a promising young cultivator. He used his powers to defeat their strongest disciples, stealing their abilities one by one, all while hiding his true identity. Soon, he became their leader, but only in the shadows. The sect thought they had a prodigy in their midst, but in truth, it was Li Jue who had pulled the strings, becoming the puppet master.