Chapter 1
Chapter 1
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: 1
Chapter Title: Book of a Hundred Lives
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Demon Sect, Primal Saint Sect.
A vast sea of clouds billowed like a raging tide. Countless mountain peaks, each a world of its own, dotted the expanse like islands, scattered like stars or pieces on a chessboard.
On the very edge of this chessboard stood a peak noticeably shorter than the rest, its summit seemingly sliced clean off, leaving a flat plateau. Upon this plateau, flying vessels came and went, and a line of newly initiated Registered Disciples stood in formation.
Lu Yang was one of them.
He had just transmigrated, opening his eyes to find himself here. The residual memories in this body told him his current situation was far from ideal.
According to the original owner's memories, the Primal Saint Sect ruled over a nation called Chen.
Every three years, the nation of Chen would send a batch of Registered Disciples to the Primal Saint Sect. In return, the sect guaranteed Chen favorable weather and the unwavering stability of its royal family.
At first glance, it seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join an immortal sect and pursue eternal life.
In reality, however, not a single official or noble from Chen was willing to come. The only ones sent over as "Blood Offerings" were commoners like Lu Yang.
After all, though thousands of Registered Disciples were sent to the Primal Saint Sect every three years, the number of Formal Disciples never saw any significant increase. One by one, the Registered Disciples would simply vanish without a trace, as if they had entered not a sacred ground for cultivation, but a bottomless abyss.
The mere thought was enough to send a chill down one's spine.
"No wonder I'm so weak. I feel completely drained."
Lu Yang pinched his arm. It was all soft flesh, without a hint of muscle, which only made him feel worse. The moment he tried to stand, a sharp pain flared in his chest.
"The original owner of this body was sick... This sickness is... Fuck!"
Lu Yang muttered a few more curses. This wasn't just weakness; he was terminally ill, with only a few days left to live.
Just as Lu Yang fell into despair, thinking his new life was about to be a speedrun to the grave.
A tiny point of light suddenly appeared before his eyes. It swelled in an instant, expanding at a visible rate until it formed a screen!
【Name: Lu Yang】
【Lifespan: 18】
【Cultivation: None】
【Talent: None】
【Cultivation Method: None】
【Divine Ability: None】
【Treasure: None】
At that moment, Lu Yang stared at the system interface before him and felt an urge to cry. Hadn't he heard that heaven never bars all exits? As long as he was willing to walk, there was a path at his feet!
System, add my points!
Then, Lu Yang was dumbfounded.
He searched left and right, scrolled up and down, but couldn't find the plus sign he so desperately wanted in any of the stat categories. There wasn't even a minus sign.
"Seriously, System? Where do I add the points?"
After searching for what felt like an eternity, Lu Yang had no choice but to accept a despairing fact: the personal panel before him didn't seem to have a point-adding function.
In other words, if he wanted to improve, he would have to rely on his own hard work.
Lu Yang: "..."
Fuck me! Before I got a system, I had to work hard. Now that I have a system, you're telling me I *still* have to work hard? Then what was the point of getting a system in the first place?
System, you motherf—
【Current Book of a Hundred Lives Remaining Pages: 100】
【Book of a Hundred Lives: After death, you can return to the initial time point and start a new life.】
【After restarting, you can choose one of the following from your previous life: Treasure, Cultivation, or Lifespan. Alternatively, you can give up all gains from your previous life to awaken a Talent.】
Dad, we're good.
Lu Yang was suddenly ecstatic. A hundred reincarnations! What an incredible fortune! If he could make good use of this, he could soar to the heavens!
"Those whose names are called, come before me."
Just then, a black-robed Daoist with a sinister expression appeared before everyone. He held a register in his hands, and a candlestick floated beside him.
"Drip your blood into the Life Lamp beside me and ignite your Life Flame. From now on, you will be Registered Disciples of my Primal Saint Sect."
Hearing these words, no one present showed any joy.
This was because most of the people sent here had heard of the Primal Saint Sect's fearsome reputation and knew that this so-called Registered Disciple status was more of a curse than a blessing.
But the black-robed Daoist paid no mind to their thoughts and simply began calling out names one by one.
"Chen Liang."
"Here!"
The black-robed Daoist called a name, and a young Daoist child with rosy lips and white teeth beside Lu Yang stood up and skipped over to the Daoist.
This young child was very handsome, with bright, expressive eyes. Most importantly, there was a spiritual aura about him that even a mortal could perceive. Judging by his expression and demeanor, he was intelligent and precocious—the kind of prodigy that all the great academies in the mortal world would fight over.
Sure enough, the black-robed Daoist's face lit up with amazement:
"What a fine Natural Spirit Child!"
"Daoist Elder Brother, you praise me too much."
The young child bowed respectfully, his tender, childish voice naturally endearing him to others.
The black-robed Daoist's smile widened.
"Excellent, excellent. The Primal Saint Sect needs talent just like you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the black-robed Daoist lifted his brush and gently struck out the name 【Chen Liang】 in the register.
*Thump!*
The next second, without any warning, the young child, who had been full of spiritual energy just a moment ago, rolled his eyes back and collapsed to the ground, completely silent.
After doing this, the black-robed Daoist casually ordered:
"Send his blood and flesh to the Pill Refining Hall, his bones and soul to the Treasure Refining Hall, and his organs to the Beast Taming Hall. Such outstanding talent must not go to waste."
His few words left the crowd of Registered Disciples utterly stunned.
Seeing their reactions, the black-robed Daoist let out a sinister cackle.
"Junior Brothers, don't misunderstand."
"The Sacred Sect has always valued 'worth.' Therefore, the measure of a disciple's excellence lies solely in whether they can create sufficient value for the sect."
"That Junior Brother just now was a Natural Spirit Child with strong bones. Only in death could he create the greatest value for the sect, which is why he died."
"As for you, Junior Brothers, your aptitudes are mediocre. You can only create value for the sect by living, so naturally, you have nothing to worry about."
"Next."
The black-robed Daoist continued calling names. The crowd below was terrified, but they had no choice but to comply, fearing they would follow in the young child's footsteps and have their lives struck out as well.
"Lu Yang."
"Here."
Lu Yang stepped forward in response, his expression respectful.
The black-robed Daoist's gaze first fell upon Lu Yang's delicate and handsome face, a pleased look appearing on his own. He then proceeded to inspect his bone structure.
Soon, however, he shook his head in disappointment.
Evidently, in his eyes, Lu Yang was useless aside from being handsome.
"Go to the Harmonious Union Hall."
Lu Yang didn't dare ask any questions and quickly replied, "Yes."
After the assignments were finished, Lu Yang received a jade token. It was nearly transparent, engraved with his name, and seemed to have a flame sealed within it.
In addition, he was given a cultivation method.
The method was called the *Yin-Yang Grand Pleasure Ode*, the technique of the Harmonious Union Hall where Lu Yang had been assigned. It was said to allow one to cultivate true qi and step into the Qi Refining Realm.
The old odd-job worker leading the way spoke casually as he walked, "The flame inside your Life Token is your Life Flame. Remember to carry it with you at all times. The sect's formations, spirit plants, and spirit beasts all recognize the token, not the person. If you forget it one day when you go out and end up dead, don't blame me for not warning you."
Before long, the group was led to a grand hall.
Before the hall stood a voluptuous and beautiful woman in a long dress slit high up her thigh. Every glance and movement she made was filled with a vibrant, captivating charm.
*Gulp.*
Lu Yang clearly heard someone next to him swallow hard.
Seeing everyone's stares, the beautiful woman showed no shyness. Instead, she covered her mouth with a light laugh, her delicate hand gently lifting the side of her dress at her waist.
Beneath the hem, a jade token dangled, swaying before a patch of pale, soft flesh.
The name on the token: Yu Suzhen.
"This is the Harmonious Union Hall. This humble one is Yu Suzhen, and I suppose you can call me your Senior Sister."
The next second, Lu Yang noticed the beautiful woman named Yu Suzhen's eyes light up as her gaze fell upon him—direct and completely undisguised.
"A Junior Brother this handsome must be a disciple of my Harmonious Union Hall."
Yu Suzhen let out a soft laugh. Then, with a sway of her snakelike hips, her dress rustling, she walked step by step toward Lu Yang, the sight of her pale skin making his head spin.
"You're quite handsome. Come with me, I'll tell you about the Harmonious Union Hall."
Lu Yang quickly cupped his hands.
"Thank you, Senior Sister Yu."
"Why be so formal?"
Yu Suzhen gave Lu Yang a coquettish glance before turning around. She swayed her snakelike waist, her full, fleshy hips swinging from side to side, igniting a fire in the hearts of the onlookers.
Lu Yang, however, didn't dare to stare and quietly followed.
"Our sect's disciples are divided into inner and outer. The Four Outer Sect Halls—Treasure Refining, Pill Refining, Beast Taming, and Harmonious Union—are where Registered Disciples like you are sent."
"Only by passing the trials of the Four Outer Sect Halls can you enter the Inner Sect, receive true teachings, and become a Formal Disciple."
"You're quite lucky to have entered my Harmonious Union Hall. You won't have to suffer like those in the other three halls. After all, the trial of our Harmonious Union Hall is much easier."
At this point, Yu Suzhen suddenly leaned close to Lu Yang.
"Do you want to know what it is?"
The next second, Lu Yang felt a puff of hot breath on his earlobe and a sweet fragrance fill his nostrils. He turned to see an exquisite, beautiful face right before his eyes.
"Please enlighten me, Senior Sister," Lu Yang said, lifting his head.
"It's dual cultivation."
The delicate voice whispered in his ear like a lover's murmur. Before the words had even faded, a slender, jade-like hand had already landed on Lu Yang's head.
A gentle squeeze~
Lu Yang instantly sucked in a sharp breath.