[Opening Hook]
In the outer sect's martial arts arena of the Qingyun Sect, fierce winds whipped up gravel that smashed against Lin Chen's face. He knelt on one knee, a deep sword wound on his chest gushing blood, while the surrounding disciples' mocking jeers pierced his ears like ice spikes.
"He's just a waste with shattered spiritual roots, and he dares to compete with Senior Brother for resources?"
"Yeah, the only Qi Gathering Pill left by his parents who died in battle was wasted on him. He's truly mud that can't be plastered on the wall!"
Senior Brother Zhao Feng stepped on the back of his hand, looking down with a cold sneer: "Lin Chen, get out of the Qingyun Sect. Don't dirty my eyes. With your pitiful cultivation, you'll never touch the threshold of Foundation Establishment in this lifetime."
The medicinal power of the Qi Gathering Pill dissipated in his meridians, and a tearing pain came from his spiritual roots. Lin Chen clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms—He was originally the sect's once-in-a-century dual spiritual root genius, but he was secretly sabotaged by Zhao Feng, his spiritual roots completely shattered, falling from the clouds into the mud. Now, even his qualification to stay in the sect was about to be stripped away.
[Golden Finger Activation (Core Refreshing Point)]
[Ding—Host's shattered spiritual roots detected. Heavenly Dao Orbit System binding successful!]
[Newbie Gift Pack distributed: Spiritual Root Repair Fluid x1, Instant Promotion to Qi Refining Ninth Layer, Heavenly Dao Appraisal Technique (Beginner) unlocked!]
A cold mechanical voice exploded in his mind, and Lin Chen's pupils suddenly contracted. Before he could react, a warm current swept through his entire body. The wound on his chest healed at a visible speed, his shattered spiritual roots recondensed, even more refined than before. Spiritual energy from all around surged wildly into him, and his cultivation skyrocketed directly from Qi Refining Third Layer to Qi Refining Ninth Layer!
[System Prompt: Host's current cultivation is Qi Refining Ninth Layer. First Orbit Mission unlocked: Slap Zhao Feng in the Face, Reclaim the Qi Gathering Pill. Rewards: Foundation Establishment Pill x1, Sect Elder's Favor +50]
[Heavenly Dao Appraisal Technique triggered: Detected Zhao Feng's waist jade pendant as a low-grade spiritual artifact, containing hidden dirt and evidence (proof of sabotaging the host)]
Lin Chen suddenly looked up, his eyes no longer showing any trace of timidity, replaced by a sharp, chilling edge.
[Conflict Escalation]
"What? The waste still not convinced?" Zhao Feng saw the sudden change in his eyes, his heart skipping a beat, but then he sneered again, raising his hand to slap him once more.
This time, Lin Chen countered by grabbing his wrist, the force so great that Zhao Feng cried out in pain.
"Zhao Feng, you sabotaged me, destroyed my spiritual roots, and still dare to be so arrogant?" Lin Chen slowly stood up, unleashing the pressure of Qi Refining Ninth Layer. The surrounding disciples instantly fell silent, their faces full of disbelief.
Zhao Feng was shocked and furious: "Impossible! Your spiritual roots were clearly shattered, how could..."
"You stole my parents' legacy, embezzled the cultivation resources issued by the sect, and even colluded with demonic path cultivators. You think no one knows?" Lin Chen raised his hand, and the evidence manifested by the Heavenly Dao Appraisal Technique floated in the air as illusions. The onlooking disciples erupted in uproar.
Zhao Feng's face turned pale, and he shouted sternly: "You're talking nonsense!"
[Ending Hook]
Lin Chen sneered, flipping Zhao Feng over and stepping on his chest, saying word by word: "Today, not only will I stay, but I'll take back everything that belongs to me. The skies of the Qingyun Sect are about to change!"
[Ding—Orbit Mission Progress 1/3, Slapping Zhao Feng in the Face completed. Rewards distributed, Foundation Establishment Pill stored in system space]