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

If a tree desires stillness, will the wind truly cease? In some people's eyes, might simply cowering in fear be seen as a sign of weakness?

"But going out..." The risks are obvious.

Those high-reward missions in the Hall of Merit are all fraught with danger. What if the intelligence is wrong? What if we're set up? If we accidentally fail and delay our journey to the Soul Sea and the Secret Realm, that would be a case of losing more than we gain.

His tapping rhythm quickened, revealing the internal struggle and agonizing decision he was making.

"Seclusion is a stable approach, but slow and stifling."

"Going out is dangerous, but it can be fast, and... exhilarating."

Two thoughts clashed in my mind.

Suddenly, he remembered the look of disbelief mixed with fear in Di Jiuxiao's eyes when he "stared" at him for the last time in the battle tower.

The feeling of overwhelming your opponent with absolute strength is really exhilarating.

Su Jie was quite certain that his peak Saint Soul, combined with the Primordial Soul-Slaying Sword Eye, did indeed possess a certain "superior" dominance at the Weaving Law Realm level.

"System, give me some advice," Su Jie asked in his mind. "Should I continue my seclusion for the next twenty days, or go out and get some exercise?"

[Ding! This system suggests that the host engage in some "low-intensity, high-reward" social activities, such as visiting senior disciples in the sect, listening to their teachings, and discussing Taoism with senior brothers and sisters over tea to enhance relationships and create a harmonious and friendly cultivation atmosphere.]

Su Jie: "...Be normal!"

[Ding! Based on data analysis, it is recommended that the host go outside. The reasons are as follows:]

The system continued:

[First, the host has just completed the advancement to the next level of the Cave Heaven realm and needs practical experience to integrate and utilize the new power. Working in isolation could easily lead to an imbalance in power control.]

[Secondly, the host currently has 5.7 million contribution points, which, while not a small amount, is still far from meeting the needs of subsequent cultivation. The Merit Hall missions offer both practical combat experience and the opportunity to earn contribution points—killing two birds with one stone.]

[Third, the host needs to establish a 'presence' within the sect. Constant seclusion easily leads to marginalization; appropriately showing oneself and demonstrating strength can deter potential rivals and accumulate prestige—which is beneficial for future competition for the position of Dao Child.]

Su Jie stroked his chin: "That makes sense. But with my current combat strength... I probably won't find an opponent within the Weaving Law Realm, right?"

[The system suggests that the host accept the 'Cross-Border Mission'.]

The Hall of Merit offers special missions specifically for disciples whose combat strength far exceeds their current realm. These missions typically involve eliminating wanted criminals at the World Realm level or exploring dangerous secret realms. The rewards for contribution points are generous, and these missions truly hone one's combat abilities.

"World Realm..." He licked his lips, a hint of eagerness flashing in his eyes.

Verify and refine the true combat power after the surge; earn huge amounts of contribution points to alleviate resource anxiety; appropriately flex your muscles to deter any malicious intentions lurking in the shadows.

Furthermore, in the midst of life-or-death battles, it might even stimulate the Fighting Saint Body or the Void Body of Destiny, bringing unexpected growth...

"At worst, I'll just run away if I can't win." Su Jie finally pursed his lips and made up his mind.

Having multiple trump cards for resurrection and escape gives him the confidence to take risks.

"Consider these twenty days as a warm-up before entering the Soul Sea and the Secret Realm. We need to get our hands and feet moving so that we can absorb the insights in the Soul Sea and the laws in the Secret Realm more effectively."

"It's settled then."

The path of cultivation is not simply about sitting in meditation and ascetic practices.

When it's time to be cautious, be cautious; when it's time to be reckless, be reckless nonetheless.

He immediately got up, straightened his robes, and prepared to go to the Hall of Merit.

A familiar, cool voice came from outside the quiet room.

"Su Jie, come out."

He is the Venerable One Who Has Departed from the Mortal World.

Su Jie opened the door and bowed, saying, "Master."

The Venerable Li Chen, dressed in a black robe with silver trim, stood with his hands behind his back in the courtyard. His gaze fell on Su Jie, and he nodded slightly: "The cave heaven is quite stable. I am already aware of the matter of the battle tower."

"I was lucky," Su Jie said.

"A fluke?" Daoist Li Chen glanced at him. "Reaching the top ten in ten breaths, with eyes fixed on the Nine Heavens Emperor Body of the deposed Emperor Jiu Xiao, is that a fluke?"

Su Jie touched his nose and didn't reply.

Daoist Lichen didn't delve into the matter further, and changed the subject: "What are your plans next? There's still some time before the Myriad Manifestations Soul Sea opens. Are you planning to go into seclusion, or...?"

"This disciple is planning to go out and gain experience, and is preparing to take on some missions at the Hall of Merit to hone my skills," Su Jie said truthfully.

"Accept a mission?" Daoist Li Chen pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Are you familiar with the 'Battlefield of the Heavens'?"

Su Jie's heart skipped a beat.

Battlefield of the Heavens!

The name instantly stirred up waves in his mind.

When he was in the Divine Treasury Realm, he used the alias "Su Dali" and swept his peers there, winning first place in the Who Can Compete Against All Competition, earning his first pot of gold for the Dharma Aspect Transformation of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm.

There's also the warm-hearted Phoenix Feather Clan member Huang Jiuyan and the sharp-tongued banter of the four elf girls.

That was his lucky place, and also the starting point for his true rise to prominence.

"This disciple knows." Su Jie suppressed his emotions and said in a calm voice, "This disciple... has been there before."

Daoist Lichen seemed unsurprised and nodded: "Well, then I won't give you any more Heavenly Tokens. Although it was a projection of my body there, the insights and gains from the life-and-death battles were genuine."

He paused, then looked at Su Jie, "Now that you've entered the Weaving Law Realm, have you ever considered entering it again?"

Su Jie's eyes brightened slightly: "What does Master mean?"

You should know that the Endless Trial Continent in the Battlefield of the Heavens is vast and boundless, offering countless opportunities, but its dangers far exceed those of ordinary areas.

The Venerable Lichen slowly said, "And the Myriad Laws Realm is a layer within it that is exclusively for beings of the Weaving Law Realm to fight and explore."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Our nine great holy sects have a secret realm that we have occupied for a long time in the Weaving Law Realm of the 'Battlefield of All Heavens', called the 'Ten Thousand Laws Heavenly Pool'."

This secret realm contains ninety-nine celestial pools of varying qualities. Every ten thousand years, the dried-up pools are replenished with the 'Myriad Laws Elixir'.

"The Elixir of All Laws?" Su Jie's heart stirred.

"Not bad." Daoist Lichen nodded. "This spiritual liquid contains the essence of all laws. Living beings who bathe in it and use it to nourish their own grotto-heavens will greatly enhance their comprehension of the laws."

"Even a sip of the most ordinary spiritual liquid from the Heavenly Pool can at least increase the comprehension of a supreme law by about 3% for a being at the Weaving Law Realm within just a few days."

"Furthermore, the higher the affinity for the laws and the stronger the comprehension, the greater the potential for improvement!"

Su Jie's breathing quickened slightly. Improving his comprehension of the supreme laws? That was exactly what he needed right now!

Although his Primordial Spiritual Qi steadily increases daily, if he could combine it with the effects of this Myriad Laws Elixir...

"Ten days from now will be the time when the Heavenly Pool is full. Taking advantage of your ascent to the Purple Cloud Battle Tower, I have secured a pre-selected spot for you."

The Venerable Li Chen's tone turned cold, "But intelligence has come that several beings of the Weaving Realm from various races are secretly conspiring with malicious intent."

"The Soul Clan, the Insect Clan, the Ancient Demon Clan, and the Sky Eclipse Clan." With each name uttered, the coldness in Daoist Li Chen's eyes intensified.