The moment Ling Xueyao's voice fell, the entire Lin family was thrown into an uproar.
Qingyun Sect!
It was the top-tier sect within a radius of ten thousand miles, a holy land that countless loose cultivators and small clan geniuses dreamed of joining!
And Lin Yan was directly invited to become a core direct disciple—the highest status a newcomer could receive, with unlimited resources, exclusive cultivation caves, and even the right to select martial skills from the sect's highest library!
What's more, the invitation was personally made by Ling Xueyao, the most beautiful and talented female elder of Qingyun Sect!
Lin Yan's grandfather's hands trembled with excitement. "Yan'er, quickly agree! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Lin Yan calmly looked at the stunning woman in front of him, the corners of his mouth lifting into a faint smile.
Joining a large sect was exactly part of his plan to climb to the peak of the cultivation world.
"Since Elder Ling has invited me so sincerely, I will accept."
As soon as he spoke, Ling Xueyao's icy face softened visibly, and a hint of joy flashed in her beautiful eyes.
"Great! From today on, you are Qingyun Sect's most valued core disciple!"
[Ding!]
[Host has accepted the invitation from Qingyun Sect and gained the loyalty of Nascent Soul realm beauty Ling Xueyao!]
[Reward: Cultivation Base upgraded to Middle Nascent Soul!]
[Reward: Unlocked passive skill God's Charisma (automatically shocks weaker cultivators and increases favorability from powerful female characters)!]
[Reward: Supreme Qingyun Sword Manual!]
A violent surge of power exploded within Lin Yan's body, directly pushing him from Early Nascent Soul to Middle Nascent Soul in an instant!
The terrifying pressure spread outward, causing Ling Xueyao's expression to change drastically.
Even she, an Early Nascent Soul elder, could not resist this oppressive force!
"Your talent… is truly beyond heaven!" Ling Xueyao's voice was filled with shock and admiration.
She had seen countless geniuses, but none were as terrifying as Lin Yan—who could crush a Golden Core Great Circle expert and break through realms continuously as if breathing!
At this moment, her heart was filled not only with appreciation but also a faint, uncontrollable admiration.
"Let's go to Qingyun Sect now," Lin Yan said calmly.
With a wave of his hand, he arranged for the Lin family's defenses, leaving behind the high-grade formation rewards from the system. With the formation in place, the Lin family would be safe from any threats in the future.
Then, he stepped onto Ling Xueyao's flying magic weapon, a cloud boat, and soared into the sky.
The cloud boat cut through the sky, heading straight for the towering mountain range where Qingyun Sect was located.
Along the way, Ling Xueyao took the initiative to introduce the sect's structure to Lin Yan.
Qingyun Sect had four peaks: Outer Peak, Inner Peak, Core Peak, and the highest—Sect Master Peak.
Core Peak was home to only a dozen core disciples, all of whom were the top geniuses of the younger generation.
And among them, the most arrogant and powerful was Xiao Chen, the direct disciple of the Sect Master's closed disciple, at Late Nascent Soul realm.
He had always regarded himself as the number one genius of the young generation and could not tolerate anyone threatening his position.
Before Ling Xueyao could finish speaking, the cloud boat had already arrived above Qingyun Sect.
Hundreds of towering mountain peaks pierced into the clouds, surrounded by spiritual energy, crisscrossing with flying boats and magic weapons. It was a true immortal cultivation holy land.
But at this moment—
A sharp, arrogant shout suddenly exploded in the air.
"Ling Xueyao! Who is this brat you brought back? How dare he ride your cloud boat?!"
A young man in a white core disciple robe stood on a flying sword, his face full of disdain and anger.
His cultivation was impressively at Late Nascent Soul!
It was Xiao Chen!
He stared at Lin Yan with eyes full of hostility, as if looking at a trespassing ant.
"Xiao Chen, show some respect!" Ling Xueyao's face turned cold. "This is Lin Yan, the new core direct disciple of the sect, personally appointed by me!"
"New core disciple?"
Xiao Chen burst out laughing as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.
"Just a kid from a broken small clan? He also dares to be a core direct disciple? Ling Xueyao, are you blind?!"
He pointed his sword at Lin Yan, his voice full of killing intent.
"Kid, get off her cloud boat and kneel down to apologize! Otherwise, I will break your legs and throw you out of Qingyun Sect today!"
All the surrounding disciples stopped and watched, their eyes filled with schadenfreude.
Everyone knew Xiao Chen's temper—arrogant, domineering, and ruthless to those who offended him.
This new core disciple was going to be miserable!
Ling Xueyao was so angry that her chest heaved. "Xiao Chen! You are presumptuous!"
But before she could make a move, Lin Yan gently stopped her.
He stepped forward slowly, his eyes cold and indifferent, looking down at Xiao Chen as if looking at a clown.
"Who do you think you are?"
Xiao Chen's face twisted with rage. "I am Xiao Chen, the number one genius of Qingyun Sect's young generation! You dare to talk to me like this?"
"Number one genius?" Lin Yan chuckled lightly, his voice cold enough to freeze the air.
"In front of me, you are not even qualified to carry my shoes."
Boom!
These words were like a thunderbolt exploding in the sky!
Everyone was stunned!
This new kid actually dared to insult Xiao Chen in public?!
Xiao Chen's face turned red with anger, and his Nascent Soul power exploded without reservation.
"You're courting death!!!"
He raised his flying sword and charged straight at Lin Yan, the sword light cutting through the sky, carrying the full power of Late Nascent Soul!
"Qingyun Sword Slash — Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Sect!"
Tens of thousands of sword shadows condensed in the air, forming a deadly storm that enveloped Lin Yan!
This was a killing move! Xiao Chen intended to kill Lin Yan on the spot!
Ling Xueyao's face turned pale with fear. "Lin Yan, be careful!"
But Lin Yan just stood there calmly, without even drawing his Supreme Sky Halberd.
At the moment the sword storm was about to hit him—
Lin Yan raised one hand and pressed it lightly toward the front.
"Domain Expansion — Supreme God Domain!"
Hum———!!!
A golden divine domain with a radius of 500 meters instantly enveloped the sky!
In an instant!
Xiao Chen's sword storm froze in the air!
His strength was weakened by 50%!
Lin Yan's strength soared by 70%!
The power gap was instantly reversed!
"How is this possible?!" Xiao Chen's eyes widened to the limit, filled with endless horror.
Lin Yan's cold voice echoed throughout the entire Qingyun Sect.
"In front of the Supreme God, all geniuses are just ants."
He pressed his palm down gently.
Bang———!!!
Xiao Chen's sword storm collapsed instantly!
A terrifying golden force slammed into Xiao Chen's chest!
"Pfft——!"
Xiao Chen spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying backward like a broken kite, crashing heavily onto the Core Peak square.
His bones shattered, his Nascent Soul trembled, and he was seriously injured in an instant!
He looked up at Lin Yan in the sky, his eyes filled with endless fear and disbelief.
He… was actually crushed by a single move?!
Lin Yan stood in the air, his black hair fluttering, his golden divine domain shining like a god.
His cold gaze swept over the entire Qingyun Sect.
"From today on, I, Lin Yan, am the only true genius here."
"Anyone who refuses to accept it… can come and die."
The entire Qingyun Sect fell into dead silence!
All disciples and elders stared blankly at the young man in the sky, their hearts filled with endless awe!
Ling Xueyao looked at Lin Yan's tall figure, her beautiful face completely red, her eyes full of admiration and love.
At this moment, she was completely conquered by Lin Yan's invincible power!
[Ding!]
[Host has crushed the arrogant genius Xiao Chen! Shocked all Qingyun Sect disciples!]
[Ling Xueyao's favorability has increased to Deep Admiration!]
[Reward: Cultivation Base upgraded to Late Nascent Soul!]
[Reward: Supreme God Body upgraded to second level!]
[New system mission activated: Conquer the Qingyun Sect's Core Peak and become the uncrowned king of the young generation!]
Lin Yan raised his head and looked at the highest peak of Qingyun Sect, a cold smile appearing on his lips.
Qingyun Sect… was just his first stop on the road to supremacy.