After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

Your body followed Lei Qianyue as he fell.

【"Boom!"】

[After another loud bang, the two of you landed together on the training ground.]

[Ignoring the various gazes around you, just as you were about to launch into another sarcastic remark, several wisps of pink mist suddenly appeared around Lei Qianyue, who was on the verge of unconsciousness.]

Your pupils dilated instantly.

This guy... is actually in love!

The expression on your face was priceless; it was as if you'd encountered something unclean, and you retreated several steps in disgust, casually puffing up the pink mist.

"Little girl, you're quite capable."

At that moment, an aged voice drifted over.

Following the sound, you see several figures appearing in mid-air at the edge of the training ground, each exuding an incomparably powerful aura.

The purpose is self-evident.

You watched expressionlessly as the Nascent Soul elders argued heatedly over which peak you would become a disciple of, but your heart remained completely unmoved.

You're used to seeing this kind of scene. Truly talented people shine no matter where they are.

Your gaze swept across the entire area, finally finding Shi Ying on the outskirts of the crowd.

She was leaning against a stone pillar with her arms crossed, looking on with an expression of watching a spectacle.

Not far behind her stood a tall, middle-aged man, whose features bore a resemblance to Shi Ying's, but whose demeanor was more composed and reserved.

[Shi Ying's father.]

You turned your gaze away, looking at the elders who were still arguing, and suddenly pointed to the edge of the crowd:

"I choose him!"

Everyone was stunned.

Countless gazes followed your finger and landed on the middle-aged man.

A moment of silence fell over the entire room.

[Then, the elders' expressions became quite varied; some twitched at the corners of their mouths, some sighed and rubbed their foreheads, and others turned and left, cursing.]

[You don't know why this is happening, but there are quite a few high-level cultivators present, so you dare not reveal your identity by sending a telepathic message.]

[Although the cultivators of the Tianheng Sect are somewhat eccentric, they didn't even investigate your background before acknowledging your status as a true disciple.]

But you always felt that being cautious was never a bad thing.

"Elders, it seems I am slightly superior. Please accept my acknowledgment."

The middle-aged man was taken aback at first, then grinned.

"From today onwards, she is my disciple. Does anyone have any objections?"

They had strong objections, but the Tianheng Sect had a rule against interfering with a disciple's choices, and then...

[You were then taken to a dilapidated mountain peak where spiritual energy was scarce.]

Of course, the scarcity of spiritual energy here is relative.

For most independent cultivators, the concentration of spiritual energy on this mountain is a paradise they wouldn't even dare to dream of.

You stared at the father and daughter walking ahead with a strange expression, a hint of suspicion in your eyes. You wondered if they had gone bankrupt and were therefore trying to find someone at the Hehuan Sect.

"Tell me, why did you choose me?"

Upon arriving at a cave dwelling, the middle-aged man, who had remained silent the entire way, finally revealed a hint of power; the immense aura emanating from him caused your face to flush slightly.

[The fourth-tier body cultivator corresponds to the Nascent Soul cultivator.]

[You quickly took out a token, then wiped your face with your hand imbued with spiritual energy, and that round face reappeared before Shi Ying.]

"It's you!"

Shi Ying's face lit up with surprise. She quickly stepped forward and circled you, looking you over.

"You've indeed broken through to the third realm!"

[This time when you came to Tianheng Sect, you only suppressed your Qi Refining cultivation to the early Foundation Establishment stage, and you only used the secret technique "Thousand Transformations" to conceal your changes in appearance.]

The effects of "Myriad Manifestations" are still too overpowered. Once discovered by a high-level cultivator, it's hard to guarantee that the other party won't be tempted by greed.

"Ying'er, do you know him?"

The middle-aged man's aura gradually subsided.

"Yes, didn't I tell you before? I invited a physical cultivation genius to help us break through the secret realm."

Hearing his daughter's answer, the last trace of doubt in his eyes finally disappeared, and he muttered to himself:

"No wonder they chose my mountain, I see..."

The man's eyes suddenly looked much more weathered, and even his previously straightened back hunched over.

"You should rest well for a few days. We'll set off for the secret realm in seven days."

After saying that, he left without looking back.

【"......"

You looked at Shi Ying with a confused expression.

She gave an awkward smile, and after her explanation, you finally understood the whole story.

This peak is called Rock Peak, and it was originally one of the top-ranking branches within the Tianheng Sect.

[But ever since her father took over, it seems as if they have been plagued by misfortune, with outstanding disciples dying one after another, leaving only a handful of them.]

Now you understand why the elders looked at you the way they did when you chose Rock Peak.

But then you think about it again: strange mountains, hidden realms, secrets unknown to others...

[Hiss~ Isn't this exactly what happens to the protagonist?]

[A stroke of luck!]

You gently took Shi Ying's hand, your intense gaze causing her cheeks to flush slightly. Just as she thought you were about to say something taboo, you excitedly asked:

Where is the cultivation technique pavilion on Rock Peak?

That's it?

Shi Ying felt a slight disappointment, but still led you to the outside of a desolate pavilion.

The doorman was a disheveled old man, reclining in a chair. Hearing footsteps, he slightly opened his eyes, then rolled over and continued snoring.

【“.....”】

Shi Ying glanced at you awkwardly, then quickly stepped forward and grabbed the old man's beard.

【Ouch~】

The old man suddenly sprang up from his recliner, one hand covering his chin and the other protecting his beard, staring wide-eyed at Shi Ying.

"You silly girl, you're pulling my beard again!"

Shi Ying glared back without flinching.

"My father sent me to bring a new disciple to choose a cultivation technique. Quickly open the barrier."

"What? Someone else is coming to die?"

As soon as the words were spoken, time seemed to stand still, and the scene fell into a deathly silence.

After a moment, the shameless old man finally spoke with a smile:

"Well, I was just half asleep and talking nonsense. Please don't take offense, young friend."

Of course you mind, but since you can't discern the old man's cultivation level, he can only be classified as a senior cultivator, so your concern isn't that profound.

You bow with clasped hands.

"You're overthinking it, senior."

Upon hearing this, the old man sized you up, his cloudy eyes narrowing slightly before he resumed his lazy demeanor.

He lazily raised a finger and casually pointed towards the attic door.

【Buzz~】

The dusty wooden door opened by itself without any wind.

"Go inside."

You bowed again and followed Shi Ying into the pavilion.

At that moment, an aged voice sounded in your ear.

"If you're interested, you can check out the basement level; you might find what you're looking for there."

You turned around without making a sound and found that the old man had already leaned back in his recliner, his expression peaceful...

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