What’s the point of cultivating immortality if you don’t have money?.

Chapter 763 The Lineage of the Dao, A New Look for the Sects
As each permission requested by Wanfa Manager was granted, the progress bar for installing Wanfa Manager quickly reached 100% in front of Yu Xinghan.

Once the installation was complete, Yu Xinghan's mind raced, and the interface of Wanfa Butler appeared before him.

Looking at the "Start Self-Check" button on the interface, Yu Xinghan was about to press it, but then, as if remembering something, she turned to the training instructor and asked, "Teacher, does this self-check cost money?"

The training instructor casually said, "It's free, no need to pay. Just use it and send me the report as soon as it's ready."

"Oh, right, besides the self-inspection, the annual report was also sent to me at the same time."

"Free again?" Upon hearing this, Yu Xinghan was shocked once more and couldn't help but exclaim, "Sects... are truly wonderful."

As soon as Yu Xinghan had a thought, the self-check button in front of him jumped slightly, and lines of body data appeared in front of him.

At the same time, a notification appeared in front of Yu Xinghan asking whether to generate an annual report, and he selected "yes" according to his teacher's instructions.

So the next moment, not only his physical data, but also his various academic achievements and work records from the lower levels were incorporated into the report.

From basic data to the progress of his cultivation in various parts of his body, the various techniques he had mastered, and even some judgments made in conjunction with his work situation...

“In the past year, you have produced seeds 3000 times on a part-time basis, with a total volume of more than 20,000 milliliters, enough to fill 20 medicine bottles.”

"Your fastest production time this year was only 0.21 seconds, and your average time for the whole year was 5 seconds, which is far ahead of 89% of people and comparable to the demon race."

"Do you remember December 2nd? That must have been a special day. You completed 98 shipments in 24 hours of overtime."

"You didn't do a single seed-related part-time job throughout June. Is something on your mind?"

Looking at the annual report detailing his achievements over the past year, along with his keyword for the year, "part-time job," Yu Xinghan sighed inwardly. These were proof of his hard work and overtime, badges of honor for his work performance.

After continuing to review the reports related to the cultivation techniques, he breathed a slight sigh of relief: "The magic-repelling talisman is still useful; they couldn't find any pirated cultivation techniques on my body."

But upon further observation, he discovered that he actually had so many problems.
"Flaws in the breathing technique, areas where the meridians and muscles are not properly trained? Side effects caused by inferior techniques..."

With a thought, Yu Xinghan saw a list of immortal optimization options appear before him. If he agreed, the Myriad Laws Steward could help him with various adjustments.

For example, breathing exercises can be optimized, and various breathing techniques can operate autonomously in an extremely standardized and efficient manner under the control of the Dharma realm.

Alternatively, through cultivation optimization, every inch of meridians, muscles, and even the dantian and golden core can be recommended with better cultivation methods based on existing data.

There's also a technique optimization feature. If you enable the technique download function, you can be directly redirected to purchase recommended techniques and start fully automated, managed cultivation after downloading.

There is also the cleansing of low-level techniques. Past low-level techniques can be used to cleanse both the body and memory, getting rid of the negative effects caused by the conflict between low-level and high-level techniques.

Looking at the subsequent features such as customized drugs and Dharma body optimization, Yu Xinghan was deeply shocked.

He couldn't help but look up at the 11th level of Kunxu, then at the Wanfa Steward in front of him, and sighed in his heart: "The difference between the cultivation conditions and the cultivation tools... is too great."

Although Yu Xinghan felt a little awkward having the Dharma Realm operate the cultivation technique and adjust his physical body for him, he still felt uneasy.

However, he understood that once he entered the sect, he couldn't keep using similar functions forever, so he chose the breathing optimization, which was also the only free optimization item in this densely packed list.

In an instant, Yu Xinghan felt all the magical power in his body spontaneously mobilize, suddenly like a storm, frantically absorbing a large amount of spiritual energy from the world.

According to the Wanfa Butler's display, Yu Xinghan saw that his magic power enhancement efficiency increased by 1.8 times in the blink of an eye.

He was startled: "This is... because of the change in environment, my breathing habits and techniques from the lower levels are no longer suitable for the sect level? And the Ten Thousand Laws Steward has now optimized them for me, which is why I can take advantage of the cultivation benefits of the sect environment..."

At the same time, Yu Xinghan could feel a surge of spiritual energy emanating from the bodies of others around him, who had also optimized their breathing techniques, greatly improving their cultivation efficiency.

Yu Xinghan thought to himself, "Just by coming to the entrance and connecting to the Dharma Realm for an inspection, our cultivation efficiency has increased significantly. The key point is... all of this is free?"

"Is this what a sect is like?"

"Indeed, to reach the pinnacle of immortality, one must join a sect."

Immediately afterwards, the optimization list reappeared in front of Yu Xinghan.

At the top of the list it says: You can optimize the content of immortal cultivation.

The list below states: After all optimizations are completed, the efficiency of immortal cultivation is expected to increase by more than 500%.
At the bottom of the list is "Your friends are using it", followed by the avatars of Zhang Yu, Xinghuo Zhenjun, and others.

Yu Xinghan was not surprised at all, or rather, this made it feel normal to him, as he had been a little unaccustomed to the previous series of free services.

To be honest, it would be impossible for Yu Xinghan not to want to continue optimizing at this moment, but poverty stopped him.

Looking at his zero Immortal Coins, Yu Xinghan silently closed the list of subsequent fee optimizations.

Seeing the loan advertisement pop up in front of him, Yu Xinghan silently closed it, thinking to himself, "Now is not the time. I can't waste my borrowing potential. I have to use it where it matters most."

Meanwhile, the training instructor received everyone's reports and sent a group invitation, adding everyone present to the group.

Yu Xinghan looked at the rows of student names and was slightly surprised. He thought to himself, "Could they be the newly admitted sect affairs officers of the Myriad Laws Sect from each level... all here for newcomer training?"

However, communication was currently disabled in the group, and even after Yu Xinghan and the others joined, they couldn't see anyone sending messages.

Then, following the arrows that appeared in the Dharma Realm, everyone moved forward. Zhang Yu, Yu Xinghan, and Xinghuo Zhenjun went to one side as sect affairs officers, while Ye Xingli, Le Mulan, and Li Xuelian went to the other side as accompanying outsourced personnel for training.

Soon, Yu Xinghan and the other two arrived at a huge conference room.

When Yu Xinghan and his group entered the meeting room, they found it already full of people, forming small circles and exchanging information.

Looking at these sect disciples, Yu Xinghan found that most of them conformed to classical aesthetics, which was also one of the types he admired.

"Finally... we're about to encounter some locals from the sect level."

Yu Xinghan thought to himself, "Won't we lower-level people be looked down upon? These guys who were born and raised in the sect and entered the sect through extremely fierce competition... how could they possibly look up to us?"

At this moment, Yu Xinghan seemed to have already seen himself, Zhang Yu, and Xinghuo Zhenjun being despised and ridiculed, becoming the lowest of the social hierarchy in the newcomer training class, being trampled underfoot, becoming the laughing stock of the whole class, the object of everyone's teasing, and ultimately only able to silently endure and accumulate strength to slowly climb up...

Just then, a nun dressed in classical clothes and with the appearance of a young girl walked towards them.

Seeing this, Yu Xinghan thought to himself, "Come on, now that I've entered the sect, I'm prepared to withstand any repeated insults!"

But the next moment, the young girl-like cultivator said enthusiastically, "Hello, are you candidates from the lower levels?"

At the same time, another cultivator came over and said with concern, "It must have been difficult to pass the exam, right?"

Another cultivator said kindly, "You probably don't know much about the sect's inner workings either. Feel free to ask us anything."

"You don't have any immortal coins yet, right? Would you like me to lend you some?"

"Move aside, don't scare them..."

One of the female cultivators, Fang Jieyi, looked at him with kindness and said, "You must have suffered a lot to get up from the lower levels, right? You're so pitiful. Would you like to be my younger brother? I'll take care of you..."

Looking at the kind and amiable sect leaders before him, Yu Xinghan was shocked once again: "An illusion! Was I trapped in an illusion when I came in? How could the sect leaders be so respectful to me?"

Just then, True Monarch Xinghuo stepped in front of Yu Xinghan and said to Fang Jieyi with a smile, "No need to trouble yourself, we can take care of ourselves."

Fang Jieyi glanced at True Monarch Xinghuo and smiled slightly, saying, "Life is not easy for those on the lower levels. If you encounter any trouble, you can come to me at any time. Disciples of a sect should look after each other; it is only right and proper."

As the numerous sect leaders dispersed, the light and shadows shifted, and the first lesson of the new recruit training began.

A figure appeared on the stage, looking at the crowd and saying, "My name is Yun Jiying, your loan tutor."

No… what kind of teacher? Zhang Yu was startled: “A loan teacher?”

Yun Jiying then declared loudly, "The path to immortality is long and arduous. Who dares to claim to be debt-free, and who dares to say they will not lend money?"

"Having cultivated to such a level, you must already have your own understanding of the art of lending."

"You should also understand that only by having stronger immortal talent can you have a higher loan amount."

"The fact that you were able to fight your way out of the crowd and successfully join the sect as a sect affairs officer already demonstrates your talent and potential, which is now enough to give you a higher quota."

"Now, install the 'Dharma-Connecting Hall' throughout the Dharma Realm, and let me see where your potential lies!"

Tongfafang is the largest lending platform under the Wanfa Sect, which allows people to borrow immortal coins and even various immortal powers directly through the Dharma Realm.

At Yun Jiying's command, one student after another demonstrated their potential.

"I can borrow your Nascent Soul cultivation for 3 minutes!"

"I can borrow the Nascent Soul cultivation for 5 minutes and 32 seconds."

"I'm at 23 minutes!"

Looking at the loan amounts displayed by each student, Yun Jiying nodded and said with satisfaction, "Your group has quite good potential. As you've probably all noticed, those of you who have become sect affairs officers can borrow Nascent Soul cultivation even at the Golden Core stage." "And those at the Nascent Soul stage can borrow Deity Transformation cultivation."

"This is the privilege of sect affairs officers. Those of you who have successfully joined a sect can borrow cultivation from other realms."

Zhang Yu glanced at his time limit and thought to himself, "A Nascent Soul cultivator can borrow time... 3 seconds."

Although it was only a mere three seconds, Zhang Yu understood that with his Nascent Soul cultivation in those three seconds, he didn't know how much work a Core Formation cultivator could do.

He thought to himself, "Becoming a sect member not only provides excellent conditions for cultivation, but also allows one to exert cross-realm power, possessing the potential to use a Golden Core to overcome a Nascent Soul, and a Nascent Soul to challenge a Deity Transformation."

Of course, Zhang Yu knew that this kind of challenge had to be between a clan member and a non-clan member, otherwise both sides could borrow cross-border power.

In addition to lending cultivation points, Tongfafang also allows lending immortal coins.

At this moment, a cultivator's aura surged, and layers of power poured into his body from the Dharma Realm.

All of this transformed him from a middle-aged man, whose vitality had been worn down by overwork, into a vibrant young man.

This is a loan of immortal coins used to purchase and download a sect-level life-extending technique on the spot, instantly breaking through to level 1 and extending one's lifespan by ten years.

Yun Jiying nodded slightly and said, "That's right. Directly purchasing and downloading immortal cultivation techniques is a privilege of sect affairs officers after you join a sect. It's a good way to use the borrowed immortal coins."

"However, truly powerful cultivation techniques, besides requiring immortal coins, also require cultivation points to purchase..."

Zhang Yu knew that Immortal Coins were the most widely circulated currency within sects, while Dao Merit was a special currency within the Myriad Laws Sect, and many of the sect's unique resources required Dao Merit to purchase.

Just then, the student who had broken through on the spot asked in surprise, "Teacher, this bill... why can it be gambled on?"

Hearing the student's words, Yun Jiying smiled slightly and said, "This is also a new benefit after becoming a clan affairs officer."

"The Celestial Venerable of Heavenly Fortune felt that the path of immortality was difficult and that the vast majority of cultivators lacked the opportunity to fight hard. Therefore, he wanted to establish a new lineage so that everyone in the world could take a gamble."

"And this blessing will first be enjoyed by the religious affairs officer. All your future bills, all payments, all loans... can be gambled on."

"If you're lucky, all your payments will be free; if you're unlucky, your bills will double and your interest will skyrocket."

"As the tradition is gradually established, everyone will have the opportunity to face death and live, and to fight against fate..."

Hearing Yun Jiying's words, Zhang Yu cursed inwardly, "What kind of bullshit tradition is this... Isn't this going to turn everyone in the world into gambling addicts?"

The concept of "Dao Tong" (the orthodox lineage) was something Zhang Yu gradually came to understand while studying the knowledge of lineage examination.

In his understanding, this seemed to be a rule that only immortals could establish.

It's like reincarnation, which is the lineage of the Reincarnation Immortal Emperor.

But after recovering his memories of Zhanxian, he learned more about the inner workings of the Daoist lineage through his interactions with him.

……

"The purpose of establishing the so-called Daoist lineage is often to achieve an absolute monopoly on the techniques of immortality."

"Through immortal techniques, a rule is gradually embedded into a social area, and then slowly spreads to the entire Kunxu, eventually becoming the basic law of the operation of the Heavenly Dao, allowing those who master this law to form an absolute monopoly."

Zhan Xian sighed inwardly, "The rudimentary form of a lineage is often related to legal statutes. At the very least, one must break through to the Refining Void Realm and establish one's own legal statute within the current Kunxu laws in order to gradually develop the statute step by step and eventually make it one's own lineage, becoming part of the fundamental rules of the world."

Zhang Yu couldn't help but ask, "Is it acceptable to establish any lineage or doctrine?"

Zhanxian: "Theoretically, anything is possible, but in reality... starting with the laws, they must be subordinate to the laws of one of the ten major sects. The Dao lineages established in the future must also be subordinate to the Dao lineages of the ten Immortal Emperors, becoming subordinate Dao lineages of the Immortal Emperors, and only by being completely restricted and controlled can they avoid being targeted."

……

In class, Zhang Yu looked at the student who had broken through on the spot and saw a look of wild joy suddenly appear on the student's face.

"I won the bet! It's free! It's free for me! Hahaha, I got 10 years of free life!"

Seeing his hearty laughter, the students around him were all captivated.

Yun Jiying sighed, "The Heavenly Fortune Immortal Venerable is truly virtuous."

However, Zhang Yu had no intention of trying this, not only because he did not intend to gamble, but also because all services in the Dharma Realm that involved downloading or calling cultivation techniques for rapid cultivation all involved modifying the cultivator's memories.

Even though he had mastered the "Hell Cleansing Soul Scripture" technique, Zhang Yu did not intend to let the Dharma Realm mess with his memories.

Just then, a bill appeared directly in front of Zhang Yu, making him slightly taken aback: "When did I spend money?"

Upon seeing the contents of the bill, he couldn't help but sigh slightly: "A Dharma Realm Traffic Fee?"

Zhang Yu suddenly realized: "Although I only used the free features of Wanfa Butler, I borrowed the channels of the Dharma Realm. The traffic fees charged by the Dharma Realm are not free."

Looking at the outstanding amount on the bill in front of him, Zhang Yu could only sigh helplessly, knowing that this was an inescapable expense.

On the other side, Yu Xinghan also received a bill from the Dharma Realm. Looking at the gambling button at the bottom of the bill, he knew that if he was lucky, he could get the bill for free.

But he shook his head and silently closed the bill.

In the loan course, Yun Jiying guided the students to install various loan platforms, teaching them all the ways to borrow immortal coins, cultivation points, techniques, lifespan, memories, and various resources, making the students deeply understand how terrifying their potential was.

The second class began immediately, and the male teacher announced, "After entering the sect, you may purchase magic medicines..."

Listening to the other party's explanation, Zhang Yu understood that the so-called magic medicine was not a real medicine, but a kind of immortal technique based on the Dharma realm, which directly adjusted the body through the Dharma realm to achieve a certain drug effect.

Including but not limited to pain editing, mental sedation, accelerated thinking...

The most important type of medicine is called the Awakening Agent.

"After taking the awakening agent, one can enhance cognition, change cognition, and enter a state of high cognition."

“In a state of high cognition, one can become happier the more one suffers, more excited the more one practices, and happier the more one works. One can also maintain a focused, positive, and joyful state forever, and qualities such as willpower, self-discipline, calmness, and composure can be elevated to their limits.”

Even if penniless and burdened with debt, they still forge ahead, facing all difficulties along the way with a smile...

Zhang Yu couldn't help but ask himself, "Does this magic potion... have any side effects?"

Zhanxian explained, "The magic medicine is theoretically not addictive, but in reality, once you get used to it, you can't live without it."

"Because the benefits are immediate, in a state of high cognitive function, work efficiency and self-cultivation efficiency will be greatly improved. You will be able to face any difficulties and obstacles."

Even if you go bankrupt, as long as you can still take a bite of the magic medicine, you can keep moving forward.

"So who would be willing to stop taking the medication?"

"For many cultivators, magic medicine is the most important resource for immortality. It is something that they must take continuously as long as they are not dead."

"Currently, more than half of the people in the Wanfa Sect are taking magic medicine. Even so... I do not recommend that you take it. Because once you take it, it means that you will be forever controlled by others."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Could this also be related to some lineage?"

Zhanxian said, "You guessed right. Ever since that immortal established the law and then gradually legalized magic medicine, he has been quietly promoting his own lineage. Now this lineage has gradually taken shape, and magic medicine has become something that countless cultivators cannot live without."

Zhang Yu couldn't help but ask, "What will happen when this lineage is finally completed?"

Zhanxian said, "I don't know either... Maybe taking magic medicine has become one of the basic requirements for all life to maintain its survival? Or maybe it's an awakened state, a high cognitive state, just like breathing and walking, becoming one of the instincts of life?"

"The concept of 'Daoist tradition' is too profound. Its final form is ever-changing and beyond our comprehension, so let's not think about it too much."

While Zhang Yu was talking to Zhan Xian, he also reminded Yu Xinghan and Xinghuo Zhenjun not to take the magic medicine.

Although True Lord Xinghuo might already know what was going on, Zhang Yu still reminded him of it.

As the third lesson began, another instructor came to the front of the group. He said, "In my Wanfa Sect, since ancient times, our disciples have been focused on pure cultivation and have made no progress in the path of dual cultivation. This... is outdated."

"To maintain competitiveness, the sect leader announced two years ago that he would promote the development of the Dual Cultivation Technique of the Myriad Laws Sect, encouraging everyone to practice it..."

“Some cultivators have followed the guidance of their sects and have already actively participated in it.”

Upon hearing these words, Zhang Yu immediately pictured Yun Zhiguang in his mind.

The teacher on the stage continued, "However, some cultivators remain stubborn and passively resist. The higher-ups are very dissatisfied with this and have decided to establish a Dual Cultivation Support Department, specifically responsible for guiding those backward individuals who are unwilling to progress."

"You are all newcomers to the sect. I hope you can understand its spirit and not become people who are eliminated by the times..."

(End of this chapter)