Mortal: Starting with the Falling Cloud Sect, I proved my Dao through gacha pulls.

"Fellow Daoist Lü, you flatter me."

Su Mu spoke calmly, smiling as he cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

This outcome was entirely within my expectations. If I couldn't even sweep through the Foundation Establishment realm with my current cultivation level, I would truly be disgracing the transmigrators!

His current cultivation and supernatural abilities far surpass those of other Foundation Establishment cultivators of the same realm. Although he is not yet able to directly confront a Core Formation expert, his physical body is as strong as a magic weapon, making it difficult for ordinary Core Formation cultivators to kill him easily.

"As expected, I've already reached the limit of this realm with just a slight movement. It seems I'm undoubtedly the number one person below the Core Formation stage. Wait, wouldn't that make me the youthful version of Young Master Wen from Tiannan?!"

Su Mu shook his head inwardly, quickly suppressing the thought. The title sounded far too unlucky; he'd better forget about it.

His thoughts raced for only a moment before the competition came to an end, and the sword-testing tournament concluded.

The pseudo-Core Formation cultivator from the Falling Cloud Sect immediately leaped onto the arena, excitedly announcing in a loud voice:

"The champion of this year's Sword Trial Tournament is Su Mu of the Falling Cloud Sect!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the disciples of Luoyun Sect on the square erupted in a deafening cheer, with shouts of praise rising and falling in an endless stream.

They never dreamed that someone from their sect would win the top prize; this was the first time since the sect's founding!

Duan Gu laughed even more wildly, deliberately winking at the other two elders, his tone extremely smug.

"Ah, I truly never expected my disciple to be so outstanding. Fellow Daoist Jiang, this time, I will accept the title of champion on behalf of your Ancient Sword Sect!"

Upon hearing this, the elderly man surnamed Jiang from the Ancient Sword Sect turned ashen-faced. His lips twitched into a stiff, unsightly smile as he said in a deep voice:

"In this competition, our Ancient Sword Sect is indeed inferior in skill and humbly admits defeat. However, Fellow Daoist Duan, do not be too complacent. In the next sword-testing tournament, our Ancient Sword Sect will surely reclaim the championship title!"

After speaking, he turned his gaze back to Su Mu in the arena, feeling a surge of emotion within him.

This young man has already reached the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment at a young age. His fire control abilities are incredibly powerful, and he also possesses body-refining skills, making his physical body extremely strong.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he is destined for greatness. The Falling Cloud Sect has truly found a promising talent this time.

Su Mu was intently watching the information panel that appeared before him, counting his gains. He couldn't help but smile, his heart filled with joy.

[Winning the Sword Trial Tournament grants +300 Fates]

Current Life Number: 530

Get rich overnight!!

This time, he not only obtained a top-tier magic weapon and a Spirit-Stabilizing Pill, but also accumulated such a rich destiny. This Sword Trial Tournament is truly a great opportunity for him.

With the champion determined, the top ten cultivators of this sword-testing tournament all stepped onto the arena. Each of them received a top-tier magic weapon, and Su Mu also received an exquisite jade box containing the extremely rare Spirit-Stabilizing Pill.

After the Sword Testing Tournament officially concluded, everyone, led by the elders of their respective sects, headed to the teleportation room of the Falling Cloud Sect. A teleportation array had already been set up inside, with a Core Formation cultivator in a yellow robe sitting guard beside it.

"Alright, everything is ready over there. Let's teleport there now."

Upon seeing that everyone had arrived, the yellow-robed cultivator on duty activated the teleportation array.

Su Mu and the others had already received instructions and knew their destination, so they followed the elders of each sect and were teleported away together.

After a dizzying spin, Su Mu and the others found themselves in a desolate stone valley shrouded in thick fog.

The surrounding fog was thick, completely blocking vision, and even divine sense could not extend too far outward, clearly indicating that there was a special restriction placed here to isolate divine sense.

Once everyone had gathered, the three sect leaders raised their hands in unison, each presenting a token.

The thick fog around them dissipated in an instant, and the once barren stone valley transformed into a lush and verdant sacred land, where a towering ancient tree stood majestically.

"Alright, we must enter the Holy Land immediately. Once the Mingqing Spirit Water is refined, you must use it as soon as possible to have this opportunity to enter the Holy Land. Remember, you must leave immediately after one day."

As soon as he finished speaking, the elder leading the Luoyun Sect turned around and solemnly admonished Su Mu and the others. Seeing everyone nodding in agreement, he immediately raised his hand and waved the array flag.

Beneath the giant tree, a layer of shimmering white light immediately appeared. The group passed through the light and entered a long corridor, at the end of which was a stone chamber protected by protective barriers.

Inside the stone chamber, a monk with disheveled hair was already sitting cross-legged on a futon. Upon seeing the arrival of the group, he casually waved his hand, and ten jade bottles flew out into the air, landing steadily in the hands of Su Mu and the other ten disciples.

"The Mingqing Spiritual Water has been prepared. Once you have finished refining it, please leave immediately."

After speaking, his gaze lingered on Su Mu and Song Yu for a moment, clearly recognizing them as disciples of the Luoyun Sect from the patterns on their clothing.

At this moment, the elder leading the group from the Falling Cloud Sect slowly walked up to the disheveled cultivator, his expression complex. After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke: "Senior Brother Wei, are you doing well on duty here? Actually, our Grandmaster and the others..."

But before he could finish speaking, he was abruptly interrupted by the disheveled monk.

"No need for further words. I have no complaints about the decisions of my two senior uncles. I am on duty here and everything is fine."

The elder of Luoyun Sect opened his mouth, but ultimately remained silent, letting out a deep sigh.

Su Mu watched coldly from the sidelines, inwardly sighing with emotion.

In the original story, this cultivator surnamed Wei was originally a spy planted by the Tian Sha Sect, but he was influenced by the atmosphere of the Luo Yun Sect and almost took control of the Luo Yun Sect.

However, the two Nascent Soul elders eventually saw through his scheme, stripped him of his authority, and confined him to this sacred land, where he was stationed year-round, effectively under house arrest.

Su Mu's thoughts shifted, and he remembered Fu Tiancheng of Baiqiaoyuan and Bai Haozhi of Gujianmen, whom he had met at the Sword Testing Tournament.

The three factions of Yunmeng all have spies hidden in their ranks; this drama is truly more exciting than the last.

......

A day later, everyone had refined all the Mingqing Spirit Water and set off to return to their respective sects.

Su Mu tested the effects of the spiritual water and found that his eyes could see through the fog and some of the restrictions without using his divine sense, which was quite effective.

But he knew in his heart that if he wanted to cultivate the true Mingqing Spirit Eye like Han Li, he was still far from being able to do so with this level of skill.

After returning to the sect, Su Mu did not go back to his cave dwelling first, but flew towards the main peak.

This time, he won the championship of the Sword Trial Tournament, displaying his talent and strength to the fullest. The entire Luoyun Sect was shaken, and even the Supreme Ancestor, who usually did not care about worldly affairs, became a little curious.

Upon entering the main hall, Su Mu immediately saw two people sitting at the head of the table.

One was an elderly man with silver hair and long eyebrows, and the other was a middle-aged monk with a sallow complexion.

These two individuals are none other than Cheng Tiankun and Lü Luo, the Nascent Soul Grand Elders who oversee the Luoyun Sect.

"Disciple Su Mu pays respects to the two patriarchs!"

Su Mu dared not be negligent and immediately bowed in greeting.

Upon seeing Su Mu appear, the two Nascent Soul experts immediately cast scrutinizing glances at him, looking him up and down.

The two quickly realized that the young man not only possessed abundant true essence and a solid foundation, but also had an extremely impressive body-refining cultivation. They were somewhat surprised, but their satisfaction grew even more.

"Indeed, you are Su Mu? Your foundation is quite solid, and you even have such attainments in body refinement. That's quite rare."

Lu Luo walked slowly to Su Mu's side, stroked his beard, smiled and nodded at him with an approving expression.

He had just thoroughly examined the area with his divine sense and found nothing unusual.

"Thank you for your praise, Ancestor. I only managed to achieve some minor success in body refinement by chance."

Su Mu did not hide anything and simply released the Fallen Heart Flame, attributing all the reasons for his successful body tempering to this strange fire.

The two stared at the strange flame with a hint of surprise in their eyes. They had never seen such a flame before; it was truly mysterious and extraordinary.

However, they were not too surprised. The cultivation world is full of opportunities, and which cultivator does not have some secrets and good fortune of their own?

"Yes, you are fortunate enough to have this opportunity. From now on, just focus on your cultivation within the sect. We will give the order, and no one will disturb you."

With a casual wave of his hand, Lu Luo sent a core disciple token flying through the air and landing steadily in Su Mu's hand. He then gave Su Mu a deep and earnest instruction.

[Become a core disciple of the Falling Cloud Sect, Fate +150]

Current Life Number: 680

Su Mu was overjoyed and quickly accepted the token respectfully. After bowing, he slowly left the main hall.

Outside the main hall, Duan Gu was already waiting. When he saw Su Mu come out, his eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward, patted his disciple's shoulder heavily, and burst into laughter.

"Haha, good disciple, you have really made your master proud this time! Even the two patriarchs have shown you favor today. Your future achievements will probably far surpass mine."

"It seems my disciple Su Mu possesses the potential to reach the Nascent Soul stage!"

Su Mu: ......?