Forced to become a top influencer, I rely on my tu cao to ruin the cultivation world.

The mornings at Qingyun Sect no longer belong to the morning bell, nor to breathing exercises, but to—"boom boom boom boom."

The training ground was no longer the solemn arena it once was. Thousands of "spiritual energy flashlights," modified overnight by Zhao Si and Heidan, were erected around the area. The massive metal poles stood like a steel forest, and the seven-colored light flashing at their tops illuminated the once ancient training ground, making it look like a dream.

Meanwhile, the "flagship" tractor had been pushed to the highest viewing platform in the center of the training ground. After Jia Zang's modifications, it was no longer just a means of transportation, but a mobile, roaring "DJ station" that smelled of diesel.

A huge loudspeaker was fixed to the roof of the vehicle, facing directly at the densely packed array of disciples below.

Good morning, everyone!

Jia Zhuang stood on the roof of the tractor, wearing a limited edition "Qingyun Heavy Industry" tracksuit covered in sequins that he had somehow acquired, sunglasses, and holding a megaphone, shouting passionately.

"Today is the greatest day in the history of the Qingyun Sect! It is the day that 'Rhythmic Cultivation' officially takes center stage! It is... the day that our Qingyun Sect will become famous throughout the cultivation world!"

"Now, I hereby declare—the first Qingyun Sect Square Dance Competition officially begins!"

"The vast horizon is my love..."

The familiar background music plays again. This time, it's no longer a test, but a full-scale attack!

On the training ground, thousands of disciples were divided into dozens of formations according to their sect affiliation (inner sect, outer sect, and menial duties). Although their faces still bore a trace of shame and helplessness, their bodies had already developed muscle memory for it.

"Section One: Stretching Exercises! One, two, three, four..."

Jia Zhuang led the dance on the roof of the car, his movements exaggerated and infectious.

The disciples below stretched out their arms in unison, like puppets on strings.

"Buzz—"

The buzzing sound of spiritual energy resonance rang out again, but this time it was even stronger than yesterday!

Because Jia Zang activated the system's "full synchronization" function.

[Ding! System "Synchronization" is now activated!]

[Current synchronization rate: 85%...90%...95%!]

[Host detected wearing the "King of Square Dancing" achievement; all disciples' movement synchronization rate forcibly increased to 99%!]

Under the system's forced intervention, the disciples' movements became perfectly synchronized. The height of their raised hands, the angle of their kicks, and even the degree of "ecstasy" in their facial expressions all achieved astonishing uniformity!

"This...this is..."

The sect leader, Li Changfeng, who was hovering high in the sky watching the ceremony, suddenly narrowed his eyes.

He saw that as the disciples moved in perfect unison, an unprecedentedly powerful spiritual force surged into the sky from the training ground!

This spiritual energy was no longer chaotic, but was cut into neat ripples by the rhythm of "The Most Dazzling Ethnic Style", crashing against the mountain protection formation wave after wave like ocean waves!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The mountain-protecting formation trembled violently, its seven-colored light flashing wildly. The runes on the surface of the formation seemed to come alive, and they even began to pulsate in rhythm with the music!

"Section Two, Chest Expansion Exercises! Two, two, three, four..."

"boom!"

Another loud bang, and a blinding light erupted from the formation of an outer disciple.

"I...I've broken through!"

The disciple shouted excitedly that his cultivation level had actually broken through from the fifth level of Qi Refining to the sixth level during the "chest expansion exercise"!

"I've broken through too!"

"Me too!"

The continuous sounds of breakthroughs echoed across the training ground like firecrackers.

[Livestream chat]

Holy crap! This isn't square dancing, it's a mass production machine!

[The one above is called "Scientific Cultivation, Violent Breakthrough"!]

[I can already picture the scene tomorrow where people from all the major sects will come to watch!]

Even the system couldn't stand it anymore! What the heck is "Full Synchronization"? Forced 99% alignment?!

[Is this streamer turning Qingyun Sect into a "square dance camp"?]

Jia Zhuang looked at the screen full of "+10000" Collapse Values, and the smile on his lips almost stretched to his ears.

"Family members, did you see that? This is the power of 'Rhythmic Cultivation'! It doesn't discriminate based on spiritual roots or aptitude; as long as you're willing to take action, you can become stronger!"

"Now, let's move on to the second round of the competition—'Free Dance Battle'!"

"Representative teams from all major sects, you may now take the field!"

No sooner had Jia Zang finished speaking than a series of noisy footsteps suddenly came from the entrance of the martial arts arena.

A group of cultivators dressed in various styles and carrying magical artifacts walked in aggressively.

The leader, dressed in a robe with lightning patterns and holding a long sword that crackled with electricity, was none other than Lei Xiaodian, the young master of the Thunder God Sect!

"Jia Zang! Stop being so arrogant!"

Lei Xiaodian roared, "My Heavenly Thunder Sect is a legitimate immortal cultivation sect. How dare you...dance here!"

Behind him followed dozens of elite disciples of the Thunder God Sect, each exuding a murderous aura.

"Oh? Young Master Lei, you're participating in the competition too?"

Jia Zhuang pushed up his sunglasses and said with a playful expression, "Welcome, welcome! My Qingyun Sect has always been hospitable. Now that you're here, let's get moving!"

"you……"

Lei Xiaodian was trembling all over. He had come here on his father's orders to investigate the "abnormalities" of the Qingyun Sect and, incidentally, to find an opportunity to sabotage Jia Zang's "disco" plan.

"Hmph! I'll see what's so great about your 'square dancing'!"

Lei Xiaodian snorted coldly and led his disciples into the training ground.

"System, activate 'brainwashing mode'!"

Jia Zang issued the command in his mind.

[Ding! Hostile forces detected!]

[The system is analyzing the compatibility between "The Most Dazzling Ethnic Trend" and "Brainwashing Mode"...]

[Compatibility: 100%!]

[Special buff activated: All hostile creatures within a 100-meter radius will be forced to hear the background music of "The Most Dazzling Ethnic Style" and experience a strong "urge to dance"!]

"The vast horizon is my love..."

The music suddenly became shrill, like countless fine needles piercing the eardrums of Lei Xiaodian and the others.

"What...what kind of sorcery is this?!"

Lei Xiaodian felt a wave of dizziness, and a strong, uncontrollable impulse rose from his dantian and rushed to his limbs and bones!

"My body..."

He was horrified to discover that his legs were lifting up uncontrollably, moving in rhythm with the music!

"No! I can't jump! I am the young master of the Heavenly Thunder Sect!"

He roared, trying to suppress it with his spiritual power, but found that his spiritual power was also becoming disordered in accordance with the rhythm of the music!

"One, two, three, four..."

Jia Zhuang shouted loudly from the roof of the car, his movements becoming even more exaggerated.

Lei Xiaodian's body, as if pulled by invisible threads, actually followed Jia Zhuang's movements and started dancing "square dance"!

"This...this is impossible!"

The disciples of the Heavenly Thunder Sect behind him were already in complete chaos. Some covered their ears, some knelt down and begged for mercy, while others had completely given up resisting and began to sway their bodies to the rhythm of the music.

[Livestream chat]

[Hahaha! Even the young master of the Thunderclap Sect has fallen for him!]

[The one above is called "an unbeatable brainwashing anthem!"]

[I can already picture the Thunder Sect Master seeing this scene tomorrow!]

Even the system couldn't stand it anymore! What the hell is this "brainwashing mode"?

Jia Zhuang watched Lei Xiaodian's clumsy yet comical dance steps, a victorious smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Family members, do you see that? This is the power of 'Rhythm'! It can influence everything, including... enemies!"

"Now, let's move on to the third stage of the competition—the 'Tractor Rally'!"

With a sudden wave of his hand, Jia Zhuang caused the roaring tractor to emit a loud bang, and a thick beam of spiritual energy shot out from the horn on its roof, soaring straight into the sky!

"Buzz—!!!"

A huge "square dance" symbol made of spiritual energy suddenly appeared in the sky above the training ground!

At the center of the logo is a huge "动" (dong, meaning movement/movement), shimmering with seven colors, as dazzling as the sun!

"This...this is..."

As Li Changfeng hovered high in the sky, looking at the enormous character "动" (dong, meaning "move"), his heart was filled with turbulent emotions.

He knew that he could never go back to the Qingyun Sect.

This once solemn and dignified cultivation sect has been completely led astray by Jia Zang.

but……

He had to admit that the strength of the Qingyun Sect was indeed growing at a visible rate.

"Never mind..."

Li Changfeng sighed deeply and closed his eyes.

"As long as it doesn't explode..."

Standing on the roof of the car, Jia Zhuang listened to the system's notification sounds in his mind and looked at the screen full of "+20000". The smile on his lips was almost overflowing.

He knew that the "square dance competition" had been a complete success.

Tomorrow, the entire cultivation world will know the name of the Qingyun Sect.

And he, Jia Zhuang, will become the most dazzling "God of Square Dancing" on this stage!

"Family members!" he said softly to the live stream screen, "Tomorrow, we will hold a 'thousand-person square dance performance,' making the entire Qingyun Sect my 'stage'!"

"And our goal is—the stars and the sea!"

"The vast horizon is my love..."

The music started again, and the disciples in the training ground, whether from the inner or outer sect, friend or foe, all followed Jia Zhuang's rhythm and started dancing a "square dance".

The enormous character "动" (dong, meaning movement/movement) shimmered in the sky, like a new totem for the Qingyun Sect.

This is his "rhythm".

This is his "Tao".