Moments later, they flew into a building to complete the admission procedures.

Fang Zhixing received a storage bag containing an identity token, a guest elder's custom Daoist robe, sect rules jade scroll, and other items.

Cen Shujun smiled and explained, "There are many unoccupied abodes in the sect; shortly, you can freely choose one as your residence, first come, first served."

One person asked, "Can we find a place ourselves and build our own abode?"

Cen Shujun replied, "Of course, if you want to build your own abode, it's allowed, but you need to report it in advance and may have to pay additional land rent, which is quite high. I don't really recommend it."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zhixing and the others unanimously abandoned the idea of building their own abodes.

Cen Shujun continued to introduce, "Our Haoran Heavenly Sect implements a merit system. The resources within the sect are plentiful, but you must use merits to exchange them.

Similarly, you can also exchange your resources for merits and trade them for other materials.

The basic way to obtain merits is by completing tasks released by the sect.

Of course, if needed, you can also release tasks and hire others to perform them.

Collecting tasks, releasing tasks, and viewing specific task contents can all be done through your identity token."

Everyone hurriedly took out their identity tokens to examine them, and under Cen Shujun's guidance, quickly familiarized themselves with each operation.

"Lastly, regarding your benefits and obligations."

Cen Shujun smiled, "First, you can receive a certain quota of merit points for free, distributed once a year for daily expenses.

Second, your abodes are uniquely favorable, connected to a certain pocket world.

This means that by obtaining the usage rights to the abode, you also gain access to the pocket world, allowing you to extract resources from within.

If you encounter misfortune outside, you can enter the pocket world to undergo reincarnation.

Additionally, you can reside in your abode for free for ten years; after it expires, you'll need to pay rent.

Of course, you can also earn enough merit points and directly buy a desirable abode.

Third, you can visit the Book Collection Tower to get a free cultivation technique or secret technique.

Fourth, each of you can receive a luck talisman for free."

Everyone listened quietly, growing more excited with each word.

Just the luck talisman alone made them feel it was worth it.

Cen Shujun paused for a moment, his expression serious, "Now let me talk about your obligations.

According to sect rules, guest elders must complete a certain number of tasks, once every ten years, no less than five times in a century.

Failing to meet this will trigger a penalty, necessitating completion of certain mandatory tasks.

My advice is for you to proactively select suitable tasks to complete, because frankly, those mandatory tasks are often very dangerous and cannot be refused."

The crowd noted this down.

Fang Zhixing's mouth twitched, internally griping.

Damn it, I'm turning into a worker again!

Even if you're a supreme Golden Immortal, you still have to work for someone even stronger!

This might just be the most terrifying fate!

Next, everyone began choosing abodes.

Fang Zhixing opened the register to explore the descriptions of various unoccupied abodes.

"Earth No. 745 Abode, covering a thousand acres, includes three hundred acres of spirit field and an animal pen.

This abode is connected to the 'Beast Mistress Realm,' inhabited by fantastical creatures like the cat-ear tribe and the elf clan, practicing a system of swords and magic."

"Profound No. 287 Abode, covering eight hundred acres, includes a garden, a pasture, and a forging factory.

This abode is connected to the 'Stone-man Realm,' inhabited by beings known for hardship endurance, available for exploitation to assist in a lot of labor work."

...

Various abodes and pocket worlds appeared before one's eyes.

Fang Zhixing watched with great interest, turning his head.

Not good, others moved quickly, seizing some of the better abodes.

"For me, the best abode is far from crowded places, just needs to be quiet."

Fang Zhixing thought, quickly coming to a decision in his heart.

He chose a relatively remote abode connected to the "Ice Fox Realm," where the climate is frigid, with many ice foxes, nothing particularly remarkable.

"You chose this?"

Cen Shujun was somewhat surprised, reminding, "Honestly, this abode is very mediocre, not large, surrounded by wasteland. Moreover, the Ice Fox Realm lacks resources and has no human tribes, unsuitable for reincarnation."

Fang Zhixing responded, "I think it's alright."

Seeing this, Cen Shujun didn't waste more words, completing the registration, and reminded, "Fang Elder, you can release tasks to recruit maids and servants to handle daily cleaning of your abode."

"Okay!"

Fang Zhixing responded casually, turning to leave.

A moment later, he flew to the location of his abode, carefully inspecting the interior and surrounding area.

While the inside of the abode was clean and tidy, the surrounding area truly was barren, not particularly pleasant.

"This works just fine."

Fang Zhixing smiled with satisfaction, immediately setting up several arrays within the abode.

Subsequently, he released Xigou.

"Is this the Haoran Heavenly Sect?"

Xigou belatedly stretched lazily, wandered around, and grinned, "It's just alright, doesn't seem all that amazing, how many first-grade Golden Immortals does this sect have?"

Fang Zhixing transmitted, "Still can't confirm."

Xigou replied, "Can't you just use your eyes to check?"

Fang Zhixing shook his head, "Admirable Golden Eyes aren't omnipotent. If they alarm some big shot, it'd be a loss."

Xigou was speechless, griping, "You're too cautious; you have an Innate Blood Lotus Sacred Body, your Holy Power is invincible, what are you afraid of?"

Fang Zhixing immediately rolled his eyes.

Xigou, that dog, getting carried away again!

He now possessed third-grade bloodline, enormous Tribulation Power.

Typically, when humans hunt third-grade immortal beasts, they require multiple of the same rank.

In fact, even a second-grade Golden Immortal might not be able to take down a third-grade immortal beast.

Not to mention, Xigou had two canine lives, almost dismissing second-grade Golden Immortals.

Thus, unsurprisingly, Xigou became inflated, feeling he could venture out for a spree.

Fang Zhixing sneered, "Why are you in a hurry? First-grade Golden Immortals are unfathomable; we've just arrived, naturally we should stay low-key."

Xigou sniffed around the air, scoffed, "Aside from the southeastern direction, I should be able to walk freely within the Haoran Heavenly Sect."

Fang Zhixing paid him no mind, sat cross-legged, took out the Thousand-Autumn Bell and Tian Lei, methodically summoning thunder strikes.

Dong~

Dong~

...

Time flows like water!

Unbeknownst, nearly two years flew by swiftly.

Fang Zhixing stayed indoors, persistently cultivating, and his efforts paid off.

[Ancient Skill Thunder Scroll · Second-grade Golden Immortal Full Level Requirements Met, Upgrade?]

"Finally, upgrade!"

With a thought, Fang Zhixing's merit rapidly surged, the Thousand-Autumn Bell whirled, its surface adorned with thunder arcs.

To this point!

Elements of wind, thunder, mountain, marsh, water, fire—all eight manifested on the Thousand-Autumn Bell.

[Thousand-Autumn Bell: Second-grade]

[Thunder Scroll Burst Skill: Mighty Thunder, Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, Thunder Unrelenting, Thunder Sound Electric Dragon...]

Fang Zhixing held the Thousand-Autumn Bell aloft, surrounded by thunder arcs, resembling a thunder god descending, exuding utmost majesty, impossible to look directly at.

Next, the Thousand-Autumn Bell spun, at times space was sealed, at times stars shifted, at times flames scorched the sky, at times water flooded the universe...

Eight powerful forces toyed freely, nearly omnipotent.

"Next step, merging eight scrolls into one, I'll be promoted to first-grade Golden Immortal." Fang Zhixing's face was full of anticipation.

But before that, he still awaited the "Infinite Blood Lotus" to advance to second-grade.

"Still have to wait four or five years..."

Fang Zhixing smiled contentedly.

In the coming years, he wouldn't need to do anything, just nurture it peacefully.

"Whoa, upgraded to second-grade!"

Suddenly, Xigou popped out, shaking his body, tail soaring high.

"Haha, we're both second-grade, pretty much can sweep across the entire Immortal Domain."

Xigou laughed wildly.

Fang Zhixing remained calm, leisurely remarking, "This time, I definitely won't venture out until I advance to first-grade."

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