High Martial Arts: Gains one point of health per second, sweeping across the heavens.

Su Jie comfortably shifted to a more comfortable position and gestured for the four elf girls to continue their performance.

[Ding! It has been detected that the host's current behavior pattern deviates slightly from the core tenet of the "Strongest Martial Arts System of All Heavens"—"Pursuing the pinnacle of supreme martial arts".]

The system's electronic voice suddenly sounded, carrying a clear hint of disdain: "It is suggested that the host devote more energy to cultivation, cultivation planning, or resource integration."

"Deviation? What deviation?" Su Jie replied lazily, his eyes still fixed on the elven girl's exquisite curves.

"Why do I cultivate and become stronger? Isn't it so that I can lie comfortably like this, watching whatever I want and doing whatever I want?"

If it were really as you say, all you do every day is fight and kill and suffer through grueling training until you become emotionless and without desire, like a stone, then what's the point of martial arts training?

"Becoming stronger while enjoying yourself is the true essence of martial arts! You lousy system, you don't understand the core meaning of my joyful cultivation at all."

[...] The system seemed to be choked by this fallacy.

According to the core logic library of this system, countless martial arts masters at their peak achieved their extraordinary feats only through unwavering resolve, self-discipline, and tireless practice. Indulging in pleasure easily erodes one's will.

"That's because they don't understand life," Su Jie scoffed. "Besides, aren't I strong now? Who says strong people have to have a long face all the time? I'm strong, I'm happy, I enjoy it, what's the problem?"

[...] The system was silent for two seconds, then the electronic voice suddenly switched to a mode that was almost "persuasive".

If the host needs emotional comfort or a long-term partner, this system suggests considering finding a Daoist companion. The harmony of Yin and Yang can also promote cultivation.

For example, the celestial maiden Xuanyuan Qingge from the Xuanyuan Heavenly Realm whom he is about to meet is of exceptional beauty, talent, and background, making her a perfect match.

"A Daoist partner?" Su Jie seemed to have heard some terrible suggestion. "No way! Find someone to control me every day? In the future, if I want to go anywhere, I'll have to report it?"

If you encounter any danger, you have to think, "Oh no, what will she do if I die? She'll be so heartbroken." You can't even enjoy fighting to your heart's content!

Being so hesitant and restrictive—what's the fun in a martial arts career like that? Long live being single! Freedom is priceless! Don't you understand?

【…】

The system went completely silent, seemingly defeated by Su Jie's "happy cultivation method," or perhaps its computational logic couldn't comprehend this "afraid of trouble, so I don't want a top-tier rich and beautiful woman" thought process.

Su Jie snorted smugly, slumped back down, and only after enjoying the elven girls' ultimate finishing move did he stand up contentedly and have them dress him in his robes.

"Hmm, I'm very satisfied with today. You all stay here and wait for me to return!"

……

Under the respectful guidance of a waiter, Su Jie left the private room and arrived at the purple-gold private room area on the top floor of the auction house.

The space here is more spacious and quiet, and each door seems to lead to its own world.

The waiter stopped in front of the central purple-gold gate, which was engraved with ancient mountain and river patterns, bowed, and quietly withdrew.

Su Jie pushed open the door and entered.

The interior of the private room appears more rustic and grand than the exterior, without any superfluous luxurious decorations, only a table, two chairs, a few profound calligraphy and paintings, and a faint sandalwood incense that can calm the mind.

A profound and majestic aura permeated the air, a unique charm belonging to the heritage of human civilization.

Two people were already waiting at the table.

The man on the left, dressed in a plain white robe, had a gentle face, peaceful and profound eyes, and a warm, inviting smile. He was none other than Emperor Xuanyuan Yu, one of the representatives of the Xuanyuan Heavenly Realm on this trip.

The woman on the right, dressed in simple blue, with flowing black hair, possessed an ethereal beauty and a pure, clear temperament, like a pristine mountain spring untouched by worldly dust. She was the celestial maiden—Xuanyuan Qingge.

Upon seeing Su Jie enter, the two stood up simultaneously, displaying impeccable manners without the slightest arrogance.

"Fellow Daoist Su Dali, please forgive my abrupt invitation." Xuan Yuan Yu cupped his hands, his voice gentle.

"I am Xuanyuan Yu, and this is my younger sister, Xuanyuan Qingge. We represent the Xuanyuan Heavenly Realm to congratulate you on the astronomical price achieved by the Divine Treasure Origin Fruit."

"Thank you, fellow Daoist, for bringing out such a rare treasure to benefit all fellow Daoists in the heavens." Xuan Yuan Qingge nodded slightly, her voice clear and melodious.

Su Jie's gaze swept over the two of them, and the perception of his tenth-order Saint Soul and the Void Body of Destiny silently unfolded.

His aura was restrained, and his divine presence was perfectly harmonious and flawless, conveying a grand and dignified, upright and peaceful atmosphere.

The quality was extremely high, and the quantity... Su Jie felt a slight chill in his heart. The two of them contained at least two pseudo-god-level divine treasures, especially Xuan Yuan Yu, whose power was unfathomable.

But what concerned Su Jie even more was that he couldn't sense any special fluctuations belonging to the "Soul Book" from the two of them.

It was a resonance originating from the essence of the soul. If the other party had also cultivated the "Soul Book," even if it was only at the beginner level, with his current tenth-level holy soul's keenness and his own senses that he had already entered the first volume, he would definitely not be completely unaware.

"It seems that the inheritance of the Soul Book is by no means easy to obtain, even in the Xuanyuan Heavenly Realm, and it is not something that just any Divine Treasure Realm 'Son' or 'Daughter' is qualified to come into contact with or comprehend."

Su Jie gained a deeper understanding of the exalted status of the Nine Heavenly Books of the myriad realms.

At the same time, he confirmed that the two people in front of him were indeed only at the Divine Treasure Realm, and not disguised as people at a higher realm.

This slightly dampened the interest he had felt because of the title "First Heaven".

Ultimately, it's still a battle between people of the same realm, and for Su Jie, being in the same realm only means being instantly killed!

However, the opponent's strength is undeniable.

That profound foundation derived from the bloodline and heritage of the supreme human race, and that calm and unhurried demeanor that seemed to encompass all things, were qualities that Su Jie had never seen in other prodigies.

"You're too kind, just call me Su Dali." Su Jie casually sat down on the empty chair opposite him, his attitude neither humble nor obsequious. "It's just a mutually beneficial arrangement. Congratulations to the Xuanyuan Heavenly Realm for getting what you wanted."

Xuanyuan Yu smiled slightly and sat down again, personally pouring Su Jie a cup of tea: "Fellow Daoist Su is truly a hidden master. To be able to produce the Divine Treasure Origin Fruit, and to possess such talent..."

He paused, then looked at Su Jie with clear eyes, his gaze filled with inquiry and sincere admiration. "Forgive my bluntness, but Fellow Daoist Su's aura is as deep as the abyss; even I find it somewhat difficult to see clearly."

"I can hardly believe that among my fellow humans there is someone who, even in the Divine Treasury Realm, I feel such...unfathomable depth."

Four updates today. I'll update as much as I can write. Dear readers, feel free to discuss the setting if you have anything to say.