Hengsheng read through the content of the [Contract Control] function, which Blue specifically created at his request. The interface showed him a list of all the contracts he had ever made. He even saw a soul contract between him and the Lan clan.
This function allows him to edit the contract's content or even nullify the effect imposed on him if he violates it; of course, he has to spend AP to make a change.
When Hengsheng saw his contract with Yunsu, the content was simple: take care of and treat each other equally. He became soft and looked at the sleeping kitty on his lap peacefully. He thought my kitty was so cute, so he tried to edit the contract.
Ding!
[Add: Share system panel]
[Require: 100 AP]
Ding!
[You don't have enough AP]
Hengsheng shakes his head. He is poor now, both in System currency and spirit stones. His cultivation will consume all of his spirit stones in a few weeks.
He needs more of them. Thinking back to the past, Navie thinks that he did not need resources for cultivation because he just had a system. In reality, he even needed more resources than everyone else since his own resources couldn't keep up with his growing speed.
If he only does passive cultivation without any additional resources, it would take him a hundred years to break into the next realm. Just a couple of years after he becomes a cultivator, he has already learned that one of the ultimate truths of the cultivation path is that loot is the best.
It seemed like it was time for him to come after the Thunderclap Blade sect for his... ahem, to complete clan mission.
At the center of the Golden Pillar Continent stands a colossal golden mountain that looks like a golden pillar from afar. It's. It's so massive that it can be seen from nearly anywhere in the central region of the continent. When the sun rises, sunlight reflects on the golden pillar, and its radiant glow makes it look like a second sun. This sacred landmark has stood for countless ages.
This legendary golden pillar is home to the Golden Sword Sect, the strongest force in the land, and the undisputed ruler of the continent, The True Overlord. Built directly on the Golden Pillar mountain foot, the sect houses hundreds of millions of disciples and elders, all dedicated to the way of the sword. The land itself is a paradise for sword cultivators, filled with the purest Golden Qi, which enhances cultivation beyond what is possible anywhere else.
A Golden River flows down the mountain, its waters shimmering with golden Qi. It is said that even a single sip can extend a mortal's life by a hundred years without any side effects. To cultivators, it is a precious resource that sharpens their minds and strengthens their bodies, an unlimited resource exclusive only to sect members.
Even more astonishing, in some places where the Golden Qi in the mountain is especially so dense that over time, it can naturally give birth to Spirit Swords—The divine-grade treasure. a priceless treasure, highly sought after by sword cultivators, as they are said to be forged by the heavens themselves; if sword cultivators possess it, their cultivation road wound has an easy time accessing the Dao of the sword and becomes a Transcendental mortality realm sword cultivator without any bottleneck.
Compared to everyone else on this continent, it was an unfair advantage of the Overlord. And this was just only the foot of the mountain. The higher the mountain, the better the environment became, and at the peak, it was like an entirely different world.
At the peak of the Golden Pillar, the spiritual Qi becomes so dense that it inevitably transforms into Immortal Qi, a higher form of spiritual energy. This is also where the most powerful cultivators of the Golden Sword Sect reside—the true immortal realm cultivators.
At the center of the mountain peak, twelve Immortal Realm cultivators stood in a solemn circle around a towering pentagon-shaped pillar stone. Five sides of the stone bore a symbol for each element. This was the core of the Five Elemental Seal, the ancient seal formation responsible for containing the otherworldly demon sealed beneath the Golden Pillar.
Surrounding the seal, intricate control formations were engraved into the ground at twelve precise points, each requiring an Immortal Cultivator to channel their Immortal Qi. Together, they worked in unison, pouring their power into the formation to reinforce the seal and push its suppression to the absolute limit.
Their expressions were grim as they struggled to maintain control, trying their best to suppress the power of the otherworldly demon sealed below.
A faint crack remained on the surface of the Five Elemental Seal—a flaw that had existed for a long time. Though small, it had never disappeared, persisting as a reminder of the seal's fragile state.
Apart from this group of immortals, five more figures are on the side. They are also immortal and stand guard to ensure there is no outside intervention, even if it has never happened before. However, they still have to follow the protocol that their ancestors ordered.
One of them is Jian Feng, the current sect master of the Golden Sword sect. The other four are newly grand elders who recently just achieved immortality a couple of million years ago.
Jian Feng gazed at the ancient seal before them, his expression grim. The situation was worsening by the moment.
"Elder Huang, have we identified who is behind the attacks on the outer rim and who is the immortal that is with them?"
Huang Guanglie shook his head, his brows deeply furrowed. "I've dispatched every available unit to investigate. We are suspicious of the Iron Edge Hall, the Jin Dynasty, and a few other second-rate forces. They secretly moved their forces closer to the central region of the Metal Flow Plain about a year ago"
Hung Guanlie continues with a frown "We still can't find any clues about the immortal. Even though we are trying to find a new immortal, despite our efforts, there is still no sign of any newly emerged immortal. The last recorded Immortal Realm breakthrough attempt was three hundred thousand years ago from the Blossoming Sword Sect. However, that cultivator was struck down by the Thunderclap Blade Sect before she could succeed, and her entire sect was destroyed. Only a few survived, and the remaining hid themselves as a Second-rate force and Third-rate force."
Jian Feng's eyes narrowed. "Elder Huang, do you think the Thunderclap Blade Sect is also one of the people behind this? Their recent actions have been out of order. They've weakened their own foundation to the point that they can barely hold onto their status as regional lords."
Huang Guanglie stroked his beard, his brows furrowing. "It's possible. Ever since the Wei Clan seized control, the sect has changed drastically. Their methods are reckless, and their goals are unclear. But we lack concrete proof. More importantly, all of their sect immortals have already gone to the immortal realm."
Jian Feng exhaled slowly, his gaze still fixed on the trembling seal. The flickering golden inscriptions that once radiated an unshakable might were now dimming, their glow faltering like a dying flame.
Luo Qingyuan, the smartest among the grand elders, finally spoke. "Sect Master, it may be time to consider the possibility that an immortal cultivator is within our ranks"
Jian Feng's expression darkened. "You mean… there is a traitor in our midst?"
"It's not impossible," Luo Qingyuan replied. "For countless years, the Demon God has always tried to convert our disciples and elders into traitors. Even though we have methods to prevent that, we can't underestimate it since it's an entity beyond our common sense, especially when the seal is weakening."
Jian Feng clenched his fists. "If things are as you said, our situation is even worse than I feared. If there is a traitor, we wouldn't know who to trust anymore"
Jian Feng turned to the other two grand elders that still quiet "Elder Zhu, Elder Jin, what do you think about what Elder Luo suggests"
Zhu Mingjian replied with a calm, measured tone, his expression unreadable. "Elder Luo's concerns are not unfounded. The Demon God's influence is insidious, capable of twisting the human mind like a toy. If there is indeed a traitor among us, they would be well hidden, waiting for the perfect moment to strike."
Jin Tianzhao nodded in agreement, though his gaze remained distant. "We must tread carefully, Sect Master. Accusations without proof could sow internal conflict, which may be exactly what our enemy desires. However, we also cannot afford to ignore the possibility."
Jian Feng studied both elders carefully. Neither revealed anything unusual in their demeanor, but he knew better than to take things at face value. "Then we will proceed cautiously. Elder Huang activated the protection formation around the peak to reinforce our defenses. and notice other grand elders don't come close to the peak around this time unless I command."
Huang Guanglie bowed. "It will be done."
Jian Feng nodded. His gaze returned to the flickering seal, his heart heavy with unease. If the cracks spread further, the consequences would be unimaginable. And if a traitor lurked among them…