This time, the system didn't beat around the bush and directly said, "This power comes directly from the world itself. Ordinary Cultivators need to refine Spiritual Power before they can use it for themselves. However, your cultivation method, from the very beginning, allows you to use external Spiritual Power without needing to refine it. Of course, the higher your level, the more Spiritual Power you can use. Host, your method of cultivation is the most top-tier, definitely much superior to all other methods of cultivation in this world."
Shi Nian furrowed his brow: "So, does this mean I will never break through the Qi Refinement Realm?"
"Not necessarily," the system said, "The Experience Points you have accumulated over the years are astronomical. The only reason we prevent your promotion is to avoid absorbing the complex Spiritual Power of this world. Once you reach the Upper Realm, this concern will no longer exist."
Unable to resist, Shi Nian rolled his eyes: "I can't even break through the Qi Refinement Realm right now, how do you expect me to go to the Upper Realm?"
This world is a world of cultivation, but even here, over tens of thousands of years, only a very few have ultimately ascended.
The system probably saw the hope in Shi Nian's advancement, and with an encouraging tone, it said: "Host, you are already level 88. Once you breakthrough to level 100, you can naturally shatter the void and head to the Upper Realm. By then, a massive amount of Experience Points will transform into Immortal Spirit Power and surge into your body. Even in the Immortal World, you could make a significant mark."
Level one hundred...
Shi Nian glanced at his experience bar.
He is currently level 88.
The Experience Points needed to promote are as high as 88,888.
With each level up, the required Experience Points increase substantially.
If relying solely on daily tasks...
Reaching level 100 would be extremely difficult.
"Therefore, host, undertake more main quests, fight more people, slay more Demon Beasts; as your level increases, you will naturally progress faster," the system immediately advised. "Also, leaving the Divine Martial Sect and traveling more will increase the number of tasks the system issues. Completing those tasks will earn you massive Experience Points."
The system could be described as sincerely earnest.
Within the Divine Martial Sect, there are some conflicts as well.
But those are conflicts of human nature, nothing truly bloody ever happens.
This place is like a newbie village.
How could anyone stay in a newbie village for over a decade in any game?
Unfortunately, it has the most pitiable host.
"So, what realm am I equivalent to right now? Can I defeat Li Nanfeng?" Despite the system's persuasion, Shi Nian couldn't deny its logic and quickly brought up this question.
The system suddenly exuded confidence: "Of course, you are invincible in this era. Li Nanfeng? You could crush him with just one finger."
Shi Nian: "..."
"So, host, go forth confidently," the system encouraged.
Shi Nian gritted his teeth: "Xiao Tong, you really are desperate for me to earn Experience Points. Invincible in this era? I trust you not!"
How could these kinds of lofty claims come from her system!
It doesn't match her style at all!
Shi Nian strongly suspected that the system wanted her to die so it could switch to a different host.
Over her dead body!
System: "..."
Wasn't he telling the truth?
The system, frustrated by Shi Nian, hid deep in the recesses of the mind and fell silent.
Shi Nian didn't bother with it anymore.
She thought about her own matters.
Firstly.
In that book.
The elder sister did not go to the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land.
And in that book, among the disciples of the Ling Tian Sword Master, she, the fourth one, did not exist.
So.
This change must be because of her own existence.
The eldest sister, indeed, intended to go to the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land because of her.
A sense of emotion surged in Shi Nian's heart.
They say the elder sister is like a mother, and for them, disciples and siblings, the elder sister indeed was no different from a mother.
She absolutely cannot let anything happen to the elder sister.
If she had known the elder sister's intentions before everything was decided, she would definitely have tried her hardest to dissuade her.
But now.
Master had already said, the matter is settled, the elder sister's trip to the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land seems inevitable.
Shi Nian stood there for a while, then silently said an apology to Master.
She turned and headed for Sect Leader Zhang's Three Suns Peak.
Sect Leader seemed to be in a good mood.
He leisurely drank his tea, smiling at Shi Nian: "Shi Nian, what brought you here to me this time?"
Shi Nian revealed a sweet smile: "Uncle Sect Leader, I heard that my elder sister has signed up to participate in the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land?"
The Sect Leader suddenly became vigilant, he gently said: "Indeed. I originally did not approve of this. It was only after Nanqing persistently pleaded with me that I reluctantly agreed. Now, the slots have been confirmed, and changing it would be difficult. Please don't make things difficult for me."
Shi Nian's smile grew sweeter: "Disciple understands. Uncle Sect Leader, you handle many affairs in the sect, how could I make unreasonable demands to trouble you?"
The Sect Leader nodded in satisfaction.
This disciple of Ling Tian knew his place.
Shi Nian smiled and then said: "Uncle Sect Leader, removing my sister's name is difficult. But what about replacing someone else?"
"What do you mean?" the Sect Leader narrowed his eyes.
"I want to go in place of my sister," Shi Nian straightforwardly revealed his intention.
She cherished her own life.
She also wished to die a natural death.
But.
As the saying goes, "There are things to do and things not to do."
The senior sister can do so much for her.
So can she.
Sect Leader glanced up and down at Shi Nian and smiled: "I'm afraid not. The list has been set."
Why is he in such a hurry to finalize the list, if not to confirm Mu Nanqing's entry into the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land?
Among the disciples of Ling Tian Sect, they are all exceptionally talented, with Mu Nanqing being the foremost among them.
Except for Mu Nanqing, his dear junior brother, might be heartbroken for a while, perhaps even completely disheartened.
But Shi Nian?
Just a waste.
Whether included or not, it really doesn't matter.
Shi Nian looked at the Sect Leader calmly, already prepared in her heart.
Thus, she continued, "If I cannot be swapped, how about adding me as well? I remember the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land is always shunned by people; adding me should raise no objections, right?"
Not swapping, but adding one?
Sect Leader looked at Shi Nian, his gaze shifting.
Shi Nian being a waste, he naturally couldn't let Shi Nian replace Mu Nanqing.
But if she also goes to face certain death...
Then, there wouldn't be much harm.
Sect Leader thought for a moment, just about to show a troubled expression.
Shi Nian immediately said, "If Sect Leader Uncle does not agree, then forget it, just as if I had never come."
Sect Leader immediately said, "You already call me Sect Leader Uncle, how could I not agree to such a minor request? This time at the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land, you will be added."
Those disciples of Ling Tian, if they can eliminate one, they will.
The Sect Leader definitely does not show mercy.
Shi Nian smiled slightly, "Then I thank Sect Leader Uncle in advance."
Sect Leader immediately added Shi Nian's name to the list, then said, "Should this matter be made known to your Master?"
Shi Nian shook her head: "When the day of departure comes, Master will naturally find out."
Sect Leader thought the same.
Having two disciples go this time, if the junior brother knew about it, he would probably go crazy.
He wanted to slowly diminish Ling Tian's authority, but if he goes mad...
Sect Leader also felt a bit of trepidation.
He quickly took out a token, tossed it to Shi Nian: "Drop blood on it. On the day it opens, you can use the token to enter the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land."
Shi Nian took the token and, in front of the Sect Leader, dropped blood onto it.
The smile on Sect Leader's face became even more genial.
"Thank you, Sect Leader. Your disciple will take her leave now," Shi Nian said.
Sect Leader nodded.
Shi Nian made her exit.
Just as she reached the doorway, she ran into Li Nanfeng rushing over.
Li Nanfeng glanced at Shi Nian, didn't stop, and directly entered the main hall.
Shi Nian watched his retreating figure, revealing a subtle smile.
If she wasn't mistaken.
This time, Li Nanfeng also came to request entry into the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land.
The book she read primarily describes a deep and torturous love, portraying Li Nanfeng's character as a peerless genius.
But.
The book also subtly mentions that Li Nanfeng's superiority over his peers is because he gained an opportunity in the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land.
In Li Nanfeng's sea of knowledge resides the remnant soul of a Mahayana Realm cultivator, named Old Mo.
That Old Mo had also been to the Myriad Magic Forbidden Land and knew of a location where an opportunity lies.
This time, it was Old Mo who prompted Li Nanfeng to step forward willingly.
The book doesn't describe in detail Li Nanfeng's experience in the Forbidden Land.
But.
He is the protagonist.
That great opportunity was surely obtained by him.
Which means.
She and her senior sister, just need to stick close to Li Nanfeng, the probability of mishaps could greatly decrease, and perhaps even...
They could take a shot at that opportunity.
Shi Nian naturally doesn't care about such opportunities.
But if the senior sister could snatch the protagonist's opportunity, the possibility of averting doom in the future could increase by a bit.
Shi Nian mulled over these thoughts in her mind, and calmly turned to leave.
Apart from sticking close to Li Nanfeng, for this trip to the Forbidden Land, she still needed one more thing.
Shi Nian sighed.
She had to make a trip to Junior Sister Yu's place after all.