Nie Li flopped onto his bed, unable to keep the grin off his face.
"Plan A: Get the Tower of Scribes interested," he thought to himself, pleased. He had successfully passed on his notes to the director.
Now, all that was left was for the tower to profit from his inscription arrays.
"Once they see the value, I'll propose a private meeting. That's my in," he schemed. "That's a surefire way to wealth."
But then his thoughts shifted to something closer to his heartâ€...
2024-04-02 10:47:44 +0000 UTC
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Being a cultivator meant you had options beyond just becoming a Fighter or a Demon Spiritualist.
You could be an Alchemist, an Inscription Array Scribe, a Beast Tamer, or even a Soul Blacksmith.
Yet, the push for Fighters and Demon Spiritualists was always stronger.
After all, with Glory City standing as humanity's last bastion, the need for those who could take the fight to demon beasts was paramount.
"What's the use of an Alchemist in a battle against demon be...
2024-04-02 10:47:06 +0000 UTC
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Nie Li sat in his dorm room, gazing upon the system as he looked at the new class he got after his time in the library.
[ Class: Inscription Array Scribe ]
[ A cultivator who uses the blood of demon beasts as a medium to create powerful and intricate inscription arrays. This class combines the mystical arts of inscription with the tangible essences of the natural world, crafting arrays that can alter reality itself. ]
[ Class Features: ]
- [ Array Infuse ]
2024-04-02 10:46:30 +0000 UTC
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The Holy Orchid Institute Library was one of the biggest libraries in all of Glory City, second only to those owned by the sovereign families and the Alchemist Association.
It housed over a hundred thousand books, with ninety percent of them being ancient texts, many of which hadn't even been translated yet.
The librarian, an old man known as Mr. Miyagi, watched Nie Li dash around the library, grabbing book after book to take into a reading room.
Nie Li had paid him som...
2024-04-02 10:45:52 +0000 UTC
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As Nie Li stepped out, a sense of accomplishment washed over him.
"First step done," he mused, proud of having managed to get Shen Xiu's attention and securing a reason to see her every day.
"Now, the real challenge begins: earning her respect," he pondered, his mind buzzing with strategies.
He was aware of Shen Xiu's interest in roping him into the Sacred Family, a prospect filled with advantages.
Yet, he couldn't help but question, "Do I really need the Sacred...
2024-04-02 10:45:15 +0000 UTC
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As Nie Li wandered through the deserted corridors of the school, the silence around him felt almost oppressive.
He chuckled to himself, a wry smile tugging at his lips.
"Shen Xiu, waiting for me? That'll be the day," he murmured.
A memory from his previous life drifted into his mind, casting a vivid parallel to his current predicament.
On that day, Shen Xiu had been a completely different person.
She was enthusiastic, kind, and engaging as she explained ...
2024-04-02 10:44:34 +0000 UTC
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[ Narrative Point Detected ]
[ Select from the following ]
[ 1- Kill Shen Xiu ]
[ 2- Court Shen Xiu ]
Nie Li couldn't help but feel the weight of the decision before him.
The lure of upgrading his combat style was too tempting to pass up, but the risk of killed by Shen Xiu like last time was a real concern.
As Shen Xiu began her lecture, her voice a melodious yet stern cadence in the background, Nie Li's thoughts wandered.
He pondered over h...
2024-04-02 10:43:58 +0000 UTC
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[ AI intervenes in battle ]
The notification flashed vividly as Nie Li, now a mere spectator floating above the battlefield, watched with a blend of horror and intrigue as the AI-controlled version of himself charged headlong towards Shen Xiu.
Her growls filled the air, animalistic and menacing, as she swiped at him with her razor-sharp nails, transformed by her demonic spirit fusion.
In response, the AI, with Nie Li's body under its command, moved with an almost inh...
2024-04-02 10:43:22 +0000 UTC
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People always scream at the heavens, decrying life's unfairness.
They blame their circumstances, convinced things would be better under different stars. Shen Xiu was among them.
Born into the prestigious Sacred Family, Shen Xiu was the sister of the Family Head. To the outside world, she was a princess, born with a golden spoon.
Why would she ever complain?
What did she lack?
Many pondered this, but they didn't know the half of it.
The Sacred Fami...
2024-04-02 10:42:45 +0000 UTC
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[ Option 1- I want you and me in a hot steamy night together. (Choosing this option will allow you to complete Mission "Love and Betrayal) ]
[ Option 2- I want you to leave your post as the teacher ]
[ Option 3- Why don't we take a rain check on that? ]
Nie Li weighed his options.
Option 1 could swiftly complete his mission, but the idea of a hot steamy night with Shen Xiu set his imagination ablaze.
Despite finding her personality less than appealing, he c...
2024-04-02 10:42:10 +0000 UTC
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Nie Li quickly glanced at his system interface, hoping for a bit of guidance. Nothing popped up.
"Looks like it's just me this time," he thought, steeling himself for what was to come.
He stood, facing Shen Xiu.
"Teacher Shen Xiu, my apologies if I seemed disrespectful. But isn't being curious a big part of learning?"
Shen Xiu's gaze hardened as she looked at Nie Li.
"Curiosity has its place, but it should know its bounds, especially when it questions the ...
2024-04-02 10:41:25 +0000 UTC
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As Nie Li scrambled for a response, time seemed to freeze around him, and the familiar system interface popped up, presenting him with options.
[ Option 1- Teacher Shen Xiu, we wanted to ask you a question? ]
[ Option 2- Shen Xiu, are you willing to be my Dao partner? ]
[ Option 3- Bitch, I don't have to tell you anything. ]
Staring at the options, Nie Li couldn't help but think the system was trying to get him into trouble.
"Seriously, system? Are you tryi...
2024-04-02 10:40:52 +0000 UTC
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Shen Xiu found little joy in teaching, especially with a classroom filled to the brim with commoners.
In her eyes, they were little more than time-wasters, destined to be nothing but meat shields for the more powerful. She caught a glimpse of her nephew, Shen Yue, seated next to Ye Ziyun.
"Good job, brat," she thought approvingly. "Now, impress her just like I showed you."
As she lectured, Shen Xiu couldn't help but notice the glances thrown her way by the male students...
2024-04-02 10:40:16 +0000 UTC
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[ Name: Shen Xiu ]
[ Status: Half Sister of the Patriach of the Sacred Family ]
[ Cultivation Level: 3 Star Silver Rank ]
[ Physique Level: 4 Star Bronze Rank ]
[ Class: Demon Spiritualists, Fighter, Inscription Array Scribe ]
[ Race: Human
[ Health Points: 56.4K /56.4K ]
[ Soul Force: 3,000 /3,000 ]
[ Battle Power: 807K ]
[ Class Features:
- Soul Manipulation.
- Perception.
- Array Infuse ]
[ Allies...
2024-04-02 10:39:31 +0000 UTC
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Nie Li found himself drifting into a wave of nostalgia as he and Lu Piao settled into the back seats of the Fighter Apprentice class at the Holy Orchid Institute. Over thirty students filled the room, their focus directed towards the front, but Nie Li's mind was elsewhere. He couldn't help but smile, reminiscing about how he and Lu Piao had always been the back benchers, even in their past life.
Suddenly, Nie Li's nostalgic thoughts were ruined by the gossip around them.
"I hear...
2024-04-02 10:38:58 +0000 UTC
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The next day broke with Nie Li rising early, swiftly getting ready before making his way to the bustling breakfast hall.
The air was alive with the sound of conversations and the clinking of utensils, a lively backdrop to the start of his day.
His gaze swept across the room, searching for one face among the many.
Then, he saw him.
A boy of average height, with spiky dark hair and grey eyes, who was absently toying with his meal.
Nie Li walked over and to...
2024-04-02 10:38:24 +0000 UTC
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The process to get into the Holy Orchid Institute was straightforward.
You'd enter a private room, reveal your soul realm and the amount of soul force you had using a soul crystal, and then the examiners would jot down your results.
Based on that, you'd get your class tag and the key to your dorm room.
Standing in one such room, Nie Li couldn't help but notice its resemblance to the grander soul realm ceremony hall, just on a smaller scale.
"Please come up, youn...
2024-04-02 10:37:45 +0000 UTC
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Lying in his carriage, Nie Li couldn't help but gaze at the poster of the Holy Orchid Institute.
As he read through the lofty promises, a snort of derision escaped him.
"The Holy Orchid Institute," he mused, "the so-called cradle of every young cultivator's journey in Glory City."
According to the poster, the institute was a beacon of hope, a place where the future guardians of humanity were shaped and honed.
Yet, to Nie Li who had lived through the institution,...
2024-04-02 10:37:01 +0000 UTC
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In Glory City, the hierarchy is dictated not by wealth alone but by the strength of one's cultivation. This system ensures that those with power lead, protecting humanity from the brink of extinction, embodying the principle that "the strong lead while the weak follow."
Commoners: At the base of this hierarchical structure are the commoners, who possess no cultivation skills. Their lives are woven into the fabric of the city through their roles as servants, merchants, artisans, and far...
2024-04-02 09:37:42 +0000 UTC
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As Nie Li's eyes adjusted from the blinding white flash, he found himself standing in what could only be described as the Library of Gods.
The vastness of the library was incomprehensible, stretching infinitely in every direction.
Shelves carved from what appeared to be starlight spiraled into the cosmos, each holding tomes that pulsed with celestial energy.
The air itself was alive with whispers of ancient knowledge, and the very fabric of reality seemed woven with ar...
2024-04-02 09:37:08 +0000 UTC
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[ Simulation System Initiated ]
[ Input: Player's Desire - "The best way to use the items I got from the family treasury." ]
[ Process: Analyzing Best Utilization Methods for Acquired Items ]
- [ Analyzing... ]
- [ Progress: 1% ]
- [ Progress: 2% ]
- [ Progress: 10% ]
- [ Progress: 50% ]
- [ Progress: 60% ]
- [ Progress: 80% ]
- [ Progress: 100% ]
[ Analysis Com...
2024-04-02 09:36:31 +0000 UTC
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If one were to ask about the cornerstone of an aristocratic family's strength, the answers might vary.
Some would say talent, others honor, and a few might point towards wealth. However, the true foundation of an aristocratic family's power lies within its Family Treasury.
Why is the treasury so vital?
It's not merely a vault for hoarding wealth and assets.
A Family Treasury contains the legacy left by ancestors, a tangible link to a glorious past where humanity...
2024-04-02 09:36:02 +0000 UTC
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Nie Li was abruptly awakened by a servant, marking the start of a day unlike any he had ever experienced.
First, two servants gently pulled the covers away, while another stood ready with a basin of warm water for washing his face and hands.
The water, scented with jasmine, was supposed to be refreshing, yet Nie Li found the attention stifling.
He missed the cold splash of water from the well back home, which did more than just wake him up; it revitalized his spirit.
2024-04-02 09:35:25 +0000 UTC
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After the ceremony ended, Nie Li made his way to the room that had been gifted to him by the Patriarch.
With his new status as the heir, his family was now the proud owner of a mansion, and both his father and uncle had received significant job promotions.
They were appointed as the manager and vice manager of agriculture for the family, overseeing everything from the sale of crops to the collection of taxes and the allocation of funds to farmers.
Nie Li knew his father...
2024-04-02 09:34:30 +0000 UTC
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As the tournament wrapped up, everyone was in a flurry, not sure of what to do next. Nobody had predicted Nie Li's victory, especially not the display of incredible power and skill he had shown.
This unexpected turn of events led the Patriarch of the Heavenly Marks Family to quickly redirect funds to organize a grand ceremony for Nie Li.
He wanted to make sure Nie Li didn't get the impression that his talents were undervalued by the family.
The whole Heavenly Marks Fami...
2024-04-02 09:33:53 +0000 UTC
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Elder Nie Wei had everything planned out for the heir competition of the Heavenly Marks Family. His grandson was to enter, supported by the children of his loyal followers, all working to ensure the grandson's victory and, ultimately, Nie Wei's control over the family.
It was a perfect plan for installing a puppet leader.
But Nie Li's unexpected prowess threw a wrench into his plans.
Feeling the surge of Nie Li's soul force, Nie Wei realized his scheme was in jeopardy. ...
2024-04-02 09:33:15 +0000 UTC
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Patriarch Nie Hai had always kept his emotions under lock and key, never letting them show, not even when he lost his wife. He believed that showing emotion was a sign of weakness, something he couldn't afford in front of his people.
So, when he first felt the surge of Nie Li's bloodlust, he was puzzled.
"What kind of training has this boy undergone to have such intense bloodlust?" he wondered, but he didn't dwell on it too much.
However, his indifference shifted as he ...
2024-04-02 09:32:40 +0000 UTC
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Calling the place where the Heavenly Marks Family's heir competition was to be held a coliseum was almost laughable.
The ancient structure was more a ruin than an arena, with crumbling stones and overgrown vegetation peeking through the cracks. Its once grand arches and imposing walls now leaned precariously, as if they might collapse at any moment.
This was no majestic battleground of ancient warriors; it was a forgotten relic, barely standing, yet it was here that the family...
2024-04-02 09:32:02 +0000 UTC
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[ One Day Earlier ]
It was early morning, the kind of hour when the world is still quiet, everyone tucked away in their beds.
Nie Li was deep in a Dream Simulation, honing his skills while his family slept peacefully around him.
Unbeknownst to them, news was spreading that would soon shatter the calm.
The announcement was shocking: the funds usually allocated to the education sector were to be halved to support the Heir competition. Only the children who demonstr...
2024-04-02 09:31:26 +0000 UTC
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Nie Li slowly drifted back to consciousness, the gentle rocking of the wagon beneath him pulling him from his dream.
A poking sensation roused him further, and he groggily turned toward the source, finding Nie Yu, his little cousin, smiling down at him. But something was amiss—Nie Yu was sporting a bandage wrapped around her head.
"What happened?!" Nie Li exclaimed, concern lacing his voice as he sat up abruptly.
"Nie Yu just fell down," came Nie Ming's calm voice from...
2024-04-02 09:30:49 +0000 UTC
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