The Legend of Die YuanThe MC and the Elder's cultivation levels had finally become equal. The Elder looked at him with a heavy heart and said, "Disciple, I have taught you nothing, and it pains me deeply. I have never seen a talent like yours before. However, I have a rare pill that can help you level up."
The MC shook his head, "No, Master, you should use this pill for yourself."
"No," the Elder insisted. "As your Master, I have failed to guide you. Consider this my final teaching."
Reluctantly, the MC agreed. He sat before the Elder and began to cultivate. After one month of intense focus, he broke through to the Mid-Stage of Level 7.
The Elder was astonished. "Disciple, your cultivation speed hasn't slowed down at all!"
In that moment, the MC had a flashback. Before joining the sect, the System had warned him: "Host, you have created this barrier, but in exchange, your cultivation speed will be significantly reduced."
Back in the present, the MC thought to himself, "So this is the reason for my slow progress..." He began to analyze the power structure of the sect:
Outer Disciples: Level 1 – 2
Inner Disciples: Level 3 – 4
Core Disciples: Level 5
Outer Elders: Level 4 – 5
Inner Elders: Level 6
Great Elders: Level 7
Sect Leader: Level 8
Ancestor: Level 9 (Mid-Stage)
The MC pondered, "If my Die Family and this sect were to fight, the sect would likely win, but they would suffer massive losses. Both are First-Grade powers. If a war breaks out, it will be legendary."
Suddenly, the System chimed: [Ding! Notification: Host, your family has been established, but you have not yet decided on your own name.]
The MC thought for a moment and told the System, "From now on, my name is Die Yuan."
[System: Congratulations, Host! You have finalized your name. Here is your reward!]
Suddenly, a voice boomed throughout the Die Family territory, echoing for everyone to hear. It was the System's voice: "Listen well! The Young Master's name is Die Yuan!"
Later, the Sect Leader summoned the MC. "I see you have leveled up again," the Leader said. "I was thinking of appointing you as an Elder."
The MC declined firmly. "No, Leader. I have no interest in becoming an Elder. I only seek to become stronger. I'm sorry."
The MC left and entered a secluded cave for deep meditation. Three years passed.
When he finally stepped out of the cave, his aura was overwhelming—he had reached the Peak-Stage of Level 7.
"I have spent so much time cultivating," Die Yuan muttered, looking toward the horizon. "It is time to return to the sect."