The System Will Upgrade, Entering Ultimate Mode

Huang Zhengqian didn't forget the main purpose of the day and glanced at Chen Yanming.

Chen Yanming's face twitched, looking bitter.

Then he quickly knelt down and bowed to Murong Gong.

"I'm sorry! I went too far yesterday. I've realized my mistake and hope my friend can forgive me!"

As he knelt, he knocked his head hard on the ground, appearing utterly humble.

Murong Gong stared at Chen Yanming's actions, stunned.

He hurried forward and helped Chen Yanming up.

"Friend, there's no need for this. No one is a sage; who doesn't make mistakes? Recognizing and correcting errors is commendable!"

Murong Gong was just giving face to Huang Zhengqian.

He didn't want any further involvement with Chen Yanming but aimed to build a connection with Huang Zhengqian.

Judging from Bai Gufeng's expression, he sensed Huang Zhengqian was no ordinary person.

He also understood the importance of connections.

Moreover, the other party was an immortal.

Chen Yanming, hearing Murong Gong's words, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Yesterday, he had felt resentful, but today, he was truly remorseful.

Heart and soul submitted.

After being helped up, Chen Yanming quickly took out a portable treasure purse.

"Friend, there was nothing much in the purse I gave yesterday. This time, after returning to the immortal realm, I've prepared many cultivation resources as compensation for my mistake. I hope you won't refuse!"

Saying this, he offered the purse to Murong Gong.

Murong Gong blinked, pretended to consider for a moment, then accepted it.

In fact, he was already delighted inwardly. 

Only a fool would refuse!

Last night, he had checked the purse Chen Yanming gave.

Apart from a powerful weapon, there was nothing else of value.

He reckoned this new purse contained far more than yesterday's.

Seeing Murong Gong accept the purse, the weight on Chen Yanming's mind lifted.

Murong Gong had forgiven him, so perhaps that eminent figure had also calmed down?

Of course, he wasn't certain.

At this moment, Huang Zhengqian took out a pearl.

The pearl was as big as a fist.

Strangely, as soon as it appeared, raging flames erupted from the pearl.

Yet Huang Zhengqian held it without feeling any heat.

As for the Black Flood Dragon hiding in the clouds, upon sensing this aura, its lantern-like eyes widened involuntarily: "This!"

Huang Zhengqian smiled and said, "I'm at fault for my junior's transgression against you all. I'd like to make amends. This is a Dragon Pearl that can help our Celestial Flood Dragon friend digest some dragon essence."

Murong Gong's face lit up with delight upon hearing this.

These past few days, he and the Black Flood Dragon had become quite familiar.

They often spent their free evenings chatting together.

The Black Flood Dragon had also shared its story.

After learning of the Black Flood Dragon's potential to become a true dragon, Murong Gong was overjoyed.

He would have a true dragon as a friend in the future!

Without hesitation, he nodded and accepted the gift.

"Thank you, Old Huang!"

How could he refuse such an offer?

Huang Zhengqian raised his brows, quickly placed the Dragon Pearl in a box, and handed it to Murong Gong.

It was a treasure they had spent an entire night obtaining.

Extremely valuable.

As for Chen Yanming, he had offended Murong Gong and the Black Flood Dragon, but his compensation had gained their forgiveness. The remaining task was to sincerely apologize to that eminent figure.

That figure's forgiveness was most crucial.

After handing the box to Murong Gong, Huang Zhengqian softly asked, "Friend, would you be able to take us to meet that eminent figure?"

Huang Zhengqian felt tense at this moment.

Obtaining Murong Gong's forgiveness didn't guarantee that of the eminent figure.

They would meet that figure last.

Moreover, the turning point in Huang Zhengqian's life hinged on today. He had to seize this opportunity.

Hearing this request, Murong Gong fell silent for a moment.

He wasn't sure whether to take Huang Zhengqian to meet his senior.

After considering, he felt it would be inappropriate not to take Huang Zhengqian, given the generous gifts received.

But if he did take them, it might offend his senior.

This was...

He had it!

Murong Gong said solemnly, "Let me be honest, Old Huang. I'm not sure if my senior wishes to see you. How about this: I'll take you to the gate of my senior's residence. My senior's divination abilities are extraordinarily formidable and has likely foreseen your intent to visit. If my senior comes out or directly allows us in, we'll enter the courtyard."

"But if my senior remains silent and doesn't appear, I hope you won't offend my senior further."

Murong Gong felt this was the most secure approach.

Hearing this, Huang Zhengqian quickly expressed his gratitude with cupped fists.

At least Murong Gong was trying to secure an opportunity for them.

After agreeing, Murong Gong went to instruct Zhang Shaofeng and the others to continue the recruitment and assessment process.

He would go to his senior's residence for a while.

Meanwhile, outside the formation's perimeter, a group of people still hadn't recovered from their shock.

They looked at Murong Gong, then at Huang Zhengqian and Chen Yanming in the sky, eyes still filled with astonishment.

Those who had previously dismissed the Ping'an Sect as a scam now realized their grave error.

In fact, they had been incredibly, laughably wrong.

They felt as if they had been slapped in the face by an immortal.

Their recent assumptions had been arrogant and presumptuous.

This Ping'an Sect was truly a formidable existence!

Look at those two immortals.

Upon encountering a Spirit Severing Sect Master, they greeted him respectfully.

Addressing him as "junior" or "friend" incessantly.

One even knelt and kowtowed!

This sect was simply too terrifying!

Some people, witnessing this scene and meeting the age requirement for joining the Ping'an Sect, no longer hesitated. They promptly lined up to register.

Dammit, even immortals treated this sect's leader with such deference.

Joining would undoubtedly lead to soaring achievements!

With such a monumental opportunity right before their eyes, only a fool would let it slip by!

Others, already past eighteen, swiftly took out communication jade slips.

They urgently transmitted messages, instructing their relatives or friends' children to hurry over.

...

In Qingxuan Town, Chen Ping'an finished his breakfast and, with nothing else to do, basked in the sun in the courtyard.

Suddenly, the system notified him:

Mission accomplished.

Hearing this, Chen Ping'an's eyes lit up.

"Tsk tsk, Old Murong sure works efficiently! Alright, I must treat them to a good meal!"

Chen Ping'an went back inside to get some money, determined to buy some delicacies.

When Murong Gong arrived, he would invite Murong Xue and the others over for a grand feast.

With money in hand, Chen Ping'an headed out.

But at that moment, the system's voice sounded again.

[Congratulations to the host for completing 899 missions. Upon completing one more mission, only 100 missions will remain.]

[Once the next mission is completed, the system will upgrade and enter ultimate mode. At that time, the host's rewards will change and no longer be simple items. If the reward requires cultivation, there will be cultivation rewards. The host will have to research the specific details then.]

Hearing this, Chen Ping'an was dumbfounded.

Then, his face filled with shock.

"Damn! I didn't keep count, but there's really only 101 missions left? Great! After completing one more mission, I'll gain cultivation abilities!"

Chen Ping'an was beside himself with excitement at this revelation from the system. The prospect of finally gaining real cultivation powers after all his arduous efforts was thrilling.

He hurriedly put away the money he had taken out earlier, his previous plans forgotten for the moment. His mind raced as he considered what kind of mission would be next and how he could tackle it swiftly to unlock the system's ultimate mode.

Perhaps it would be a battle against a powerful enemy? Or some kind of test of his wisdom and judgment? Whatever it was, Chen Ping'an felt he was finally on the cusp of a breakthrough after persistently chipping away at hundreds upon hundreds of missions over who knows how long.

A grin spread across his face as he prepared himself mentally and physically for the immense challenge and reward that was sure to come. Endless possibilities seemed to stretch out before him - this could be the start of his path to immortality and boundless power!

With the system's cryptic hints about changing rewards and cultivation abilities, Chen Ping'an couldn't help but let his imagination run wild. He would remain vigilant and give his full effort, he resolved, determined not to squander this pivotal opportunity.

Taking a few calming breaths, he centered himself and waited with bated breath for the system to reveal the final mission before the ultimate transformation. The time had finally arrived for the preparatory tasks to end and the real journey to begin!