1 The Ascension Conference - Can I Step onto the Path of Immortality?

"Sect Master Wang, the Ascension Conference is about to begin."

"Very well."

Behind the loft,Wang Zhong languidly acquiesced, slowly rising from his reclining chair and leisurely putting on his shoes. However, his gaze remained fixed on the book in his hand.

A disciple stood at the doorway, pondering aloud, "What talents and qualities does Sect Master Wang possesses to earn such a high regard from masters of Sword Mountain Sect and Azure Sea Pavilion?"

At the same time, he was also curious about the book in Wang Zhong's hand. However, no matter how closely he approached, he couldn't make out a single word.

"What the hell? Is there something wrong with my eyes?"

Suddenly, his expression changed, as if he had seen a ghost. Yet, every nuance of his expression did not escape Wang Zhong's keen gaze.

It wasn't that the disciple's vision had blurred; it was that Wang Zhong was employing celestial craft. And right now there was a spiritual aura enveloping the book .

Of course, with the disciple's current stage of cultivation, he wouldn't be able to detect it. This was Wang Zhong's craft.

If anyone could see through Wang Zhong's spiritual aura, they would surely be astonished to find that the book in his hand was actually a flamboyant glossy magazine, completely out of sync with this era.

Indeed, Wang Zhong was a time-traveler. Originally, he was a librarian. Little did he expect to suddenly find himself in this mystical world, and as the Master of the Spacious Spirit Sect.

However, the Spacious Spirit Sect was merely a lower-ranked sect. In the vastness of the Xuanhuang Realm, even within the Eastern Region, let alone the Qingzhou Prefecture, there were hundreds of lower-ranked sects. Thus, the Spacious Spirit Sect was inconspicuous.

Ever since the former Spacious Spirit Sect Master passed away, the major elders of the sect departed one after another. Consequently, the Spacious Spirit Sect now languished in obscurity with talent in short supply. It was a state of decline.

Of course, Wang Zhong possessed the Immortal Sect System. With its assistance, all he needed to do was strengthen the Spacious Spirit Sect to augment his own power.

Currently, Wang Zhong had reached the first stage of Myriad Manifestations. In the Xuanhuang Realm,the strength of power was divided into several realms: Gathering Qi, True Essence, Cave Mansion, and Myriad Manifestations. Each realm comprised nine stages. Beyond this lay the ranks of King and Emperor.

However, in the Qingzhou Prefecture, Myriad Manifestations cultivators were already at the pinnacle of combat strength. Even in the entire Eastern Region, only the Eastern Dynasty's monarch possessed the strength of a King.

This was the reason why, even though the two major middle-ranked sects in the Qingzhou Prefecture, the Sword Mountain Sect and Azure Sea Pavilion, were both at the Myriad Manifestations Realm, they still deferred to Wang Zhong.

Moreover, the masters of Sword Mountain Sect and Azure Sea Pavilion were simply no match for Wang Zhong.

Exiting backstage was a vast square, already abuzz with activity. It was quite lively.

All these people had come to participate in Qingzhou Prefecture's annual Ascension Conference,which was a gathering of the various major immortal sects in Qingzhou Prefecture, jointly held to recruit disciples.

This method wasn't endorsed by many lower-ranked sects. However, they dared not defy the will of the Sword Mountain Sect and Azure Sea Pavilion. After all, they were the only two major middle-ranked sects in Qingzhou Prefecture. The rest were all lower-ranked sects, not to mention the countless insignificant ones.

Even though exceptional disciples like these were selected first by the Sword Mountain Sect and Azure Sea Pavilion, the remaining sects still got a share. It was always better to have something than nothing.

Hence, this had gradually become a tradition in Qingzhou Prefecture.

Directly opposite the entrance to the square was a grandstand tower.

Representatives of all the immortal sects sat in this tower, choosing their disciples.

The tower was divided into three stages: the first stage was for the insignificant sects, the second stage for the lower-ranked sects, and the third stage for the middle-ranked sects.

At this moment, on the third stage of the grandstand tower, two figures stood at three positions.

One was a tall, square-faced middle-aged man with a sword-like presence. At his feet hung a large sword. This man was none other than the sect master of the Sword Mountain Sect, Yan Tiesheng.

Beside Yan Tiesheng was a well-proportioned woman. Her figure exuded pride, her skin was fair, and a cascade of glossy hair flowed down her back. However, what captivated the most were her foxy eyes. Every smile and frown of hers drew attention. This woman was the sect master of the Azure Sea Pavilion, Song Hongyan.

Only an iron-willed man like Yan Tiesheng could remain unfazed in the presence of Song Hongyan.

The Ascension Conference was about to begin, and neither Yan Tiesheng nor Song Hongyan took their seats. They were waiting for someone.

Before long, Wang Zhong strolled in at a leisurely pace.

"Sect Master Wang."

"Sect Master Yan, Sect Master Song."

Wang Zhong, Yan Tiesheng, and Song Hongyan greeted each other.

"Sect Master Wang, you're so slow! What are you reading? Can it be more attractive than me?" Song Hongyan approached Wang Zhong, playfully complaining.

Wang Zhong shifted his attention from the book and looked at Song Hongyan. He inwardly thought, this girl is even more sexy; look at her two majestic peaks!

Combined with Song Hongyan's flirtatiousness, the mature allure of this woman made Wang Zhong somewhat defenseless, causing a slight fluctuation in his spiritual energy.

Song Hongyan looked at the book in Wang Zhong's hand, puzzled. However, Wang Zhong quickly regained his composure.

"Certainly, nothing can compare to Sect Master Song !" Wang Zhong closed the book and chuckled.

"Hmph! Liar! All men are the same, not a single decent one!" Song Hongyan pouted and feigned grievance as soon as she saw Wang Zhong's eyes instantly innocent.

On the side, Yan Tiesheng felt rather awkward and quickly intervened, "Sect Master Wang, it's almost time. Please take your seat! You should sit in the main position."

"No, that wouldn't be appropriate. I'll sit on the side." Wang Zhong wanted to create some distance from Song Hongyan. This mature woman was quite predatory.

Wang Zhong took a seat on the right side.

To his surprise, Song Hongyan promptly followed and sat in the main seat. Yan Tiesheng became even more embarrassed.

"What's the matter? Sect Master Yan, any problem? Is it that I, Song Hongyan, can't sit here?" With a slight tremble of her body, Song Hongyan questioned him.

"Of course you can." Yan Tiesheng didn't wanna argue and sat on the left.

"Sect Master Song, when you talk, just talk. Don’t move around," Wang Zhong reminded.

"I'm happy to. If you've got a problem, you can come to me tonight." Song Hongyan triumphantly hummed.

What kind of provocative words are these?

Yan Tiesheng turned his head away.

Song Hongyan beamed with joy, and she leaned closer to Wang Zhong, "Sect Master Wang, what does Pornhub Newbie mean?"

"???"

Wang Zhong was taken aback. Only now did he realize that, in his moment of distraction, Song Hongyan had seen the cover of the book.

"Cough, well... it's somewhat similar to cultivating immortality." Nevertheless, Wang Zhong's expression remained unchanged as he quickly responded.

"Does that mean I count as a newbie?"

"You do."

"So, can I make my debut as well?"

What? The thought of that alluring scenario... Wang Zhong had a nosebleed.

Seeing him like this, Song Hongyan announced the start of the Ascension Conference gladly.

Wang Zhong immediately activated the Clear Heart Technique to stabilize his mind.

Putting Song Hongyan's words about making her debut aside, he began to survey the square.

This time, Wang Zhong had an important task - to recruit disciples.

With this in mind, Wang Zhong accessed the system .

Host: Wang Zhong

Aptitude: ???

Realm: Myriad Manifestations First Stage

Immortal Sect: Spacious Spirit Sect (Lower-Ranked Immortal Sect)

direct disciples: Nan Ronghui (Realm: True Essence Ninth Stage, Cultivation Aptitude: Saintly), Xu Tong (Realm: True Essence First Stage, Pill Refining Aptitude: Heavenly)

Ordinary Disciples: Two Hundred

Main Quest: Promote Spacious Spirit Sect to a Middle-Ranked Immortal Sect, Reward: One Guardian Deity of the Sect's Mountain, One Spirit Vein

Side Quest: Have three True Transmission female disciples, and any one aspect of their aptitude must reach Earthly-level. Reward: Instantly elevate the host by two minor stages, Comprehend one-fourth of a domain.

These main and side quest rewards were incredibly generous! Not to mention the Spirit Vein, which would greatly enhance a cultivator's progress. As for the Guardian Deity of the Sect's Mountain, it was a formidable tool to wield within the sect. Anyone who dared to provoke will be dealt with a single strike.

Furthermore, by completing the side quest, he could instantly elevate by two minor stages.

And that one-fourth of a domain - it was known that many Myriad Manifestations cultivators were blocked at the threshold of comprehending their domain.

Most cultivators lived their whole lives without comprehending their own domain. Having a domain would be a significant leap in power.

It was said that when the first King Realm cultivator appeared in the Eastern Region, he faced hundreds of thousands of Myriad Manifestations cultivators and swept them all aside. The battle was so intense that the sky turned dark and people trembled with fear. This battle laid the foundation for the Eastern Dynasty's position. It was a battle of founding a nation.

So, as long as Wang Zhong comprehended one-fourth of a domain, his strength would multiply, and he would be unrivaled even beneath King Realm.