The reason behind it is heartwarming

Taixuan Holy Land.

The sky was high and vast, the clouds and mists resplendent.

Extremely dense Spiritual Qi gathered into wisps of mist, enveloping the vast Taixuan Holy Land.

The mountains were towering, pavilions stood in great numbers, and countless rare and exotic beasts galloped and soared, truly a grand scene of an immortal's home.

Qi Yuan stepped on mist and clouds, flying all the way, and quickly passed through the Sect's grand Formation, heading toward an exceptionally majestic mountain peak.

That peak was clearly a head taller than the surrounding mountains, serene and elegant with dense Spiritual Qi; it was the Holy Land Dao Child's exclusive Immortal Cave, Yuhua Peak.

Yuhua Peak covered a vast area, with layers of Restrictions and various Formations specifically designed to assist in his Cultivation.

To maintain these Formations, a large amount of Spirit Stones were consumed at every moment. The resources consumed daily were enough to completely bankrupt a wealthy Golden Core Cultivator; such was the superior treatment of a super-power's Dao Child.

In addition, there were dedicated Deacon Elders and a group of Utility Disciples responsible for helping Qi Yuan manage the affairs of Yuhua Peak.

In short, at the Taixuan Holy Land, Qi Yuan's only mission was to concentrate on his Cultivation and grow as quickly as possible.

"The Dao Child is back!"

"Greetings, Dao Child!"

The two Holy Land Disciples guarding the entrance of the Immortal Cave immediately stepped forward and saluted respectfully upon seeing Qi Yuan, not daring to be even slightly negligent.

"You may rise."

Qi Yuan nodded slightly and instructed, "You may leave. Go back and tell Deacon Liang not to come and disturb me unless there is something particularly urgent."

"Yes."

After the two left, Qi Yuan passed through the gate of the Immortal Cave and went straight into a Cultivation quiet room. He sat cross-legged and then opened the System interface.

He had previously completed two missions and obtained a total of 150 Counterattack Points. These few Counterattack Points couldn't be exchanged for anything valuable in the mall, but they could be used to test the newly unlocked Epiphany function.

"Open Epiphany function."

With a thought from Qi Yuan, a row of Cultivation Techniques immediately appeared in his mind:

The Jade Record of Taixuans Grotto Splendor, Cloud Soaring Sword Scripture, Luotian Spirit Refining Incantation, Taiyi Star-Seizing Hand.

These were the four Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities he was currently practicing, each a top-tier Legacy of the Taixuan Holy Land.

After pondering for a moment, he collected his thoughts and chanted in his heart:

"Epiphany: The Jade Record of Taixuans Grotto Splendor."

The The Jade Record of Taixuans Grotto Splendor was his current primary Cultivation Technique, serving as the foundation of his path, so it naturally took priority for enhancement.

As soon as the thought fell, Qi Yuan immediately fell into a mysterious state of Epiphany. The scene before his eyes became hazy and blurred, and scenes of the Great Dao's principles surged toward him like a tide.

Several difficult problems that he couldn't figure out on ordinary days were all solved in this state, as if he had been enlightened, suddenly seeing the light.

This experience was wonderful, making him feel comfortable all over, as if intoxicated.

Just as Qi Yuan was immersed in it, he suddenly trembled and quickly woke up from the state of Epiphany.

Although the feeling of the Epiphany stopping halfway was a bit unpleasant, it was more of a shock and awe.

150 Counterattack Points could only maintain the Epiphany state for less than half a breath, but the effect was terrifying. It actually helped him break through the most important barrier before reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

Because his progress had been too fast before, his Dao foundation was somewhat unstable, and his comprehension of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth was slightly insufficient. To perfectly condense a Nascent Soul, he still needed a long period of tempering.

He didn't expect that this mere half-breath of Epiphany would benefit him so much, saving at least a year of hard Cultivation.

Coupled with the previous enhancement of his Spiritual Root Aptitude, Qi Yuan was now confident in attempting to Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm in a short time.

The The Jade Record of Taixuans Grotto Splendor was a profound Cultivation Technique that pointed directly to the Great Dao of a True Immortal. It was a Sect-guarding secret manual of the Taixuan Holy Land, and no one could learn it unless it was personally taught by the Sect Head.

Before a Cultivator's Ascension, they must pass through nine major Realms: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Soul Transformation, Void Refining, Hedao Realm, Undergoing Tribulation, and Mahayana.

A Nascent Soul Cultivator can mobilize the power of heaven and earth, has a Lifespan of over a thousand years, and can be called a True Lord.

Even in the Taixuan Holy Land, Nascent Soul Cultivators are considered core combat power, qualified to serve as Deacons or Elders of various peaks in the Inner Sect.

And as the Dao Child, Qi Yuan not only had to Breakthrough to Nascent Soul but also had to condense a high-quality Nascent Soul; otherwise, it would be a failure!

Therefore, he had been extremely cautious about condensing a Nascent Soul before, fearing any mistakes. Now with the System, it could be considered an unexpected help.

Thinking of this, he collected his thoughts and silently looked at the mission panel:

"...The Linglong Saintess's exquisite beauty and cold, heartless words linger in your mind for a long time. You decide to pull yourself together. Since you have the System, as long as you complete the counterattack missions well, sooner or later you will make her look at you in a new light."

"Mission Objective: Please Breakthrough to the second level of Qi Refining within one month and pass the assessment of Falling Cloud Valley to become a Utility Disciple."

"Mission Difficulty: Three Stars (Normal)"

"Mission Rewards: 100 Counterattack Points, five High Grade spring return pills, one low-rank Magical Artifact, and the free opening of a 300-cubic-meter portable System space (currently cannot be used to store living things)."

Looking at these few lines of bright, shining small characters, Qi Yuan's face was a bit stiff. He now seriously doubted whether he would one day be driven to a cerebral hemorrhage if he continued to do these absurd missions.

Breaking through to the second level of Qi Refining was one thing, but what the hell was a Falling Cloud Valley Utility Disciple?

He had never even heard of the Falling Cloud Valley Sect; it was probably another small power hidden in some unknown corner.

A small Sect, a Utility Disciple... a standard trash-flow start.

What was even more outrageous was that his current identity was the Taixuan Holy Land Dao Child. Would joining the so-called Falling Cloud Valley as a Utility Disciple count as betraying his Sect?

My goodness!!!

He didn't dare to imagine that if this kind of thing got out, the popularity would probably explode immediately, surely making the front-page headlines of the Cultivation World—

Shocking! The Taixuan Holy Land Dao Child betrays his Sect, willing to mingle in a weak Sect as a servant; the reason behind it is heartwarming!

At the thought of such a scene, Qi Yuan couldn't help but shudder and quickly made up his mind.

No matter what happened, his identity must not be revealed during the process of this mission; otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Fortunately, the System gave a one-month buffer period this time, allowing him to come back and arrange the affairs within the Holy Land first... Just as his thoughts were turning, a respectful voice suddenly came from outside the door:

"Dao Child, the Sect Head summons you to the main hall."

Revered Master's summons?

Hearing this, Qi Yuan was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly got up and rushed toward Taixuan Peak.

A moment later.

Inside a solemn and majestic white jade main hall.

"Disciple greets Revered Master."

After entering, Qi Yuan immediately bowed and solemnly saluted the elderly man in Taoist robes sitting at the head.

The old man wore a lotus crown and had a lean appearance. There was no trace of magical power fluctuation on his body, as if he were just an ordinary Mortal old man rather than a Dao Integration Realm Cultivator who had lived for thousands of years.

This person was Qi Yuan's Master in this life, the Taixuan Holy Land Sect Master of the Holy Land, Daoist Hengzhen.

At this time, Daoist Hengzhen frowned slightly, seemingly still considering something.

Seeing that the other party did not answer, Qi Yuan unexpectedly felt a trace of unease in his heart.

The existence of the System could be said to be his greatest secret at present, and as a Hedao Realm powerhouse, it was hard to guarantee that Daoist Hengzhen wouldn't notice anything unusual. It would be disastrous if he were seen through.

Fortunately, Qi Yuan's worries seemed redundant. Daoist Hengzhen quickly came back to his senses and slowly raised his hand.

"Rise."

"Eh?"

Then, Daoist Hengzhen seemed to have discovered something and looked at Qi Yuan a few more times with a bit of surprise.

"Having not seen you for a few days, your progress has actually been so fast. Originally, I thought it would take you at least another two years to form your soul, but now it seems you probably won't be long before you Breakthrough."

Qi Yuan smiled modestly upon hearing this.

"Disciple suddenly had an Epiphany not long ago, which is why I've improved a bit. It's just luck."

Daoist Hengzhen nodded with satisfaction. "You are a good boy, much better than your unreliable Senior Brother."

Hearing the Revered Master's sharp comment about someone, Qi Yuan couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, thinking to himself:

If you knew what I did yesterday, I'm afraid the title of 'unreliable' will no longer be exclusive to Eldest Senior Brother... Although he sighed silently in his heart, he remained calm on the surface and said:

"Eldest Senior Brother is brilliantly talented and Cultivates hard. Disciple is dull and dares not compare with him."

"Heh, where did you learn to be so slick, kid?"

Hearing these words, Daoist Hengzhen couldn't help but scold him with a laugh, then straightened his face and began to lecture:

"Since you have taken the position of Dao Child, your every word and action represent the entire Taixuan Holy Land. You should be prudent and steady, and your behavior should be orderly. You must never let the reputation of the Holy Land fall."

"Master's lecture is correct."

Qi Yuan hurriedly responded solemnly, feeling secretly guilty in his heart.