Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit

Government Affairs Office.

Record Department.

As Chen Jichuan and Meng Pu stepped inside, they saw a True Person wearing a Star Robe already waiting at the door. Upon seeing Chen Jichuan, the man took two steps forward and laughed heartily, saying, "The Record Department is endlessly busy. I, Feng, truly couldn't free myself. Any delay in welcoming you must be forgiven, Daoist Xu."

"No need to worry."

Chen Jichuan cupped his hands in salutation.

He recognized this man as Feng Qingbo, the True Person in charge of the Government Affairs Office's Record Department.

Cultivation—

True Person Fourth Layer Heaven!

Regardless of whether he was truly busy or just pretending to be, it was significant that this Fourth Layer Heaven cultivator would offer such courteous words to a newly-promoted True Person. Even if they were mere formalities, it showed sincerity.

Chen Jichuan always carried himself with an appropriate mindset. He knew precisely what attitude and posture to adopt at every stage.

He had once been Tenth Layer Heaven, invincible among Second-Order cultivators.

But no one else knew.

On the surface, he was now simply a newly-promoted True Person.

This man's demeanor was already quite commendable.

"Daoist, arriving so early suggests minimal delays during your journey," Feng Qingbo remarked.

"In truth, there was no need to rush."

"On an official trip, lingering a few extra days in different cities to learn the local beauty and customs isn't excessive."

Feng Qingbo, warm and genial, resembled the city lords Chen Jichuan encountered throughout his journey. Smiling, he continued, "But arriving early does have its merits. When the Lord heard that our Galaxy Sword Sect had welcomed a hundred-year-old True Person, he personally reviewed Daoist's record file. He was deeply impressed and eager to meet you, 'Four Extremes True Person.' He specifically instructed me to escort you to him immediately upon arrival."

"The Lord?"

Chen Jichuan's heart stirred.

The Galaxy Sword Sect had 'Ten Halls and Two Prefectures.' Its Sect Master, the Galaxy Ancestor, stood aloof and removed from mundane affairs, leaving governance to the twelve institution leaders.

They were second only to him and held power over many.

Among them existed the Governance House Master, Su Yuanlang, one of the twelve, overseeing all administrative matters.

"Indeed."

"The Lord happens to be at the office currently. I've already sent word for a report. Daoist, if you have no other business, allow me to accompany you—let's not keep the Lord waiting."

Feng Qingbo extended the invitation to Chen Jichuan.

Chen Jichuan had no objection. He was eager to meet one of the Galaxy Sword Sect's authority figures and glean potential insights into the workings of the sect and the depths of the Galaxy Ancestor.

Without hesitation, Chen Jichuan followed Feng Qingbo toward the Governance House to meet Su Yuanlang.

...

"Xu Ning of Shiwu City greets the Lord!"

Inside a grand hall, Chen Jichuan bowed ceremoniously toward the person seated above. Raising his head, he examined the figure closely and discerned their fundamental essence—

Name: Su Yuanlang

Age: 822

Level: 30

Cultivation: Tenth Realm of Enlightenment

Technique: "Galaxy Sword Scroll"

Magic: "Three Thousand Star Sky," "Twelve Swords," "Wandering Dragon Body Technique," "Meteor Flying Body Technique," ... and more.

...

"Refined Level Cultivation Technique."

"High-level Magic."

Chen Jichuan observed silently, his brows faintly knitting.

There wasn't much surprise, but a touch of unavoidable disappointment.

The Refined Level Cultivation Technique could extend to Divinity Transformation cultivation, making it a rather exceptional method for Second-Order True Persons.

In reality—

Among the Four Great Immortal Sects of Panlong Mountain, the Ten Thousand Sword Sect's secret technique "Sword Map" was also a Refined Level method.

The Divinity Transformation Ancestors of the sect practiced the same "Sword Map."

The magic arts similarly followed suit.

They weren't conjured from thin air but had to be created step by step.

Magics of middle-level are typically crafted by Divinity Transformation cultivators.

As for high-level magics, only the most remarkable Divinity Transformation cultivators could fleetingly conceive them in moments of brilliance. Later generations painstakingly refine and pass them down until they evolve into an integrated system.

A high-level magic, likewise, can only be practiced to its peak by Divinity Transformation cultivators fully grasping its profound mysteries and power.

"For Divinity Transformation cultivators—"

"Refined Level Cultivation Techniques and High-level Magics are standard."

"Side Door or Super-level—these are rare high-quality offerings."

"The Central Continent World stands out in that it was once a high-class realm, later shattered into decline due to righteous-evil conflicts and battles between humans and demons, leaving Divinity Transformation cultivators unable to emerge."

"Yet ancient techniques and magics persist."

"That's why Heaven Mending Sect and Central Continent cultivators, though with lower cultivation levels, possess Side Door techniques and Super-level magics that remain in circulation. This has birthed beings like Fuling Demon King and Black Kill Demon."

Chen Jichuan understood that the Central Continent was unique.

In contrast, locations like Wuhe Star reflected normal circumstances.

"Su Yuanlang, Second-Order Tenth Layer Heaven, one of the twelve Galaxy Sword Sect elders, carries only Refined Level Cultivation Techniques and High-level Magics."

"Judging by this—"

"Unless the Galaxy Ancestor is withholding his prowess or acting secretively, the limits of the Galaxy Sword Sect and Wuhe Star's techniques and magics are likely at Refined Level and High-level."

Chen Jichuan, after many encounters on his journey and previous suspicions, felt an inevitable twinge of disappointment.

The lower the martial and magic thresholds of Wuhe Star, the greater his advantage, armed with True Sect level methods and Super-level magics.

Yet correspondingly—

The potential opportunities Wuhe Star could offer him were far fewer.

"I'd much rather Wuhe Star cultivators practiced Divine Skills and Great Divine Powers, learning Mysterious Level and Legendary Level techniques to crush me into the dirt!"

Disappointed to his core, Chen Jichuan shook his head internally!

Yet he wasn't striving for mere moments or fleeting lifetimes; being overwhelmed in one world or one life was insignificant. He could learn, transcend, and then reclaim his edge in another world, the next life, and every subsequent realm, ultimately maintaining his dominance in reality. That was not a loss—it was a triumph.

In places like Wuhe Star, short-term satisfaction was undeniable but hollow. Chen Jichuan was aiming for greater horizons.

"I can only immerse myself in cultivation."

"Forget techniques and magics; reaching Divinity Transformation is the priority."

Suppressing his disappointment, Chen Jichuan mentally revised his plans moving forward.

...

In the hall above—

Su Yuanlang remained oblivious to the fact that the newly-promoted True Person before him harbored rapidly declining opinions of the Galaxy Sword Sect and Wuhe Star's levels.

Instead, gazing at Chen Jichuan, his eyes reflected considerable anticipation: "True Person Xu, I reviewed your dossier months ago and have been thoroughly impressed. They say you mastered all four paths—Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Talismans, and Formations—up to the Second Order during your Qi Refinement realm. Truly deserving the title of 'Four Extremes True Person.'"

"It's merely the exaggeration of friends—'Four Extremes True Person' is too much praise."

"Yet I have indeed made some modest advancements in the four paths, reaching the Second Order in all."

Chen Jichuan respectfully replied.

"Haha!"

"To achieve Second Order mastery across four disciplines during the Qi Refinement realm—such a title is well-earned!"

Su Yuanlang, hearing Chen Jichuan confirm his credentials, was utterly pleased.

A hundred-year-old True Person.

Four Extremes True Person.

In terms of cultivation talent and skill aptitude, this figure was among the finest in the Galaxy Sword Sect's nearly thousand-year history.

Only four individuals had ascended to Second Order cultivation faster.

Yet they had entirely focused on cultivation, their backgrounds bolstered by family resources and esteemed mentorships, never dabbling in side disciplines like Alchemy or Artifact Refining.

This enabled their early ascension.

But this individual named Xu Ning was an all-rounder—a rarity indeed!

"It seems three to five hundred years from now, the Ten Halls and Two Prefectures of the Galaxy Sword Sect will undoubtedly have a place for him among its ranks."

From nearby, Feng Qingbo silently marveled, "With the Lord himself voicing such praise, Xu Ning's status as 'Four Extremes True Person' will soon resound across Sword City and the Galaxy Sword Sect. It might even reach the True Martial Immortal Sect."

For a newly-promoted True Person to gain acclaim far and wide was an extraordinary occurrence.

Su Yuanlang gazed warmly at Chen Jichuan, this seemingly gentle and refined elder adopting an increasingly intimate attitude. He asked, "You excel in four disciplines—Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Talismans, and Formations. You're free to select one of the Four Halls to serve as your primary role, and you may also take on secondary positions across the other three Halls, exchanging ideas and honing skills with your peers. Where would you prefer to be assigned?"

Most Galaxy Sword Sect True Persons held official roles.

Owing to a surplus of posts and a shortage of True Persons, roles were divided into primary and secondary positions.

Primary roles were singular.

Secondary roles were unlimited.

Take Feng Qingbo, for instance. His particular interest and expertise in formations allowed him to be a senior elder in the Formation Hall alongside his primary role in the Record Department of the Government Affairs Office.

Su Yuanlang's offer implied that Chen Jichuan could choose one Hall as his main appointment and then serve across the other three as an elder.

This arrangement would preserve Chen Jichuan's aptitude across all four disciplines.

Yet—

If secondary roles allowed him freedom to traverse the Four Halls, why commit to a single Hall for his primary role?

Chen Jichuan had already developed a plan. Sensing the opportunity, he responded, "Though I've dabbled in the Four Paths, I don't wish to devote excessive time delving too deeply into them. My aspirations lie in joining the Galaxy Academy, teaching disciples, revisiting past lessons for new inspiration, and strengthening my foundation and cultivation."

Frankly, for someone like Chen Jichuan, wherever he went would make little difference.

But the Galaxy Academy offered distinct advantages: building connections with future True Persons could scatter his influence across the Galaxy Sword Sect's disciples, creating a network that could ensure his stable development.

Additionally, Duan Zhengming and two other Yuanchen Chamber of Commerce disciples were currently studying in the academy.

Given his assumption of Xu Ning's identity, Chen Jichuan sought to avenge him. Beyond that, assisting those individuals within his means would, in his eyes, amplify the catharsis for Xu Ning in the afterlife.

Simple curses or covert assassinations targeting Duan Zhengming felt insufficient to him.

"The goal is to instill terror and despair before delivering the final blow."

Chen Jichuan had long planned how to dismantle Duan Zhengming.

Nevertheless, his choice to join the Galaxy Academy stemmed primarily from his desire for stability, with vengeance being a mere side endeavor.

Chen Jichuan harbored immense disappointment regarding both the Galaxy Sword Sect and Wuhe Star!

He sought only tranquil cultivation, aiming to reach Tenth Layer Heaven before engaging with figures like the Galaxy Ancestor to unravel the mysteries of Divinity Transformation.

All else was peripheral now.

The Galaxy Academy presented the perfect foundation for his quiet growth.

"Galaxy Academy?"

Upon hearing Chen Jichuan's decision, Su Yuanlang appeared briefly surprised but quickly caught on. Smiling, he said, "I almost forgot—back in Shiwu City, you weren't merely 'Four Extremes True Person' but also 'Longevity Master!'"

Su Yuanlang regarded Chen Jichuan approvingly and praised, "Indeed, excellent choice. Galaxy Academy disciples approach the status of Quasi-Immortals. Whether in cultivating or mentoring, your talents will thrive far better there than in the Four Halls."

With that, Chen Jichuan's appointment was finalized.

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