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Xiao Li stared blankly at the ceiling, lost in thought.
Good news: his childhood sweetheart possessed the potential of a Great Emperor.
Bad news: his relationship with her was not good, and he had constantly antagonized her.
Once she entered the Qingyuan Sect, she would undoubtedly shine brightly.
Li Mo's mind couldn't help but recall the classic scene where the protagonist's talent was tested, and the talent-testing stone exploded with a bang.
Then, the minor villains who had bullied the protagonist would tremble in fear, lining up to be slapped in the face.
Just then.
Investment successful, investment: a bowl of old ginseng chicken soup.
Rewards are being settled...
Congratulations, Host, reward: one Heavenly Spirit Replenishing Pill.
Heavenly Spirit Replenishing Pill: "Formed with six lines , it is a supreme-grade Medicinal Pill, capable of mending Innate deficiencies."
An open jade box appeared out of thin air on the table.
Inside, there was a crystalline Medicinal Pill, suffused with purple Qi and containing a divine glow that had yet to be unleashed.
Li Mo opened his mouth, his expression slightly stiff, and his breathing stopped for a few seconds.
He had heard of this item.
He was a premature baby.
His mother was startled during pregnancy and gave birth prematurely, less than ten months in.
This led to him being weak and sickly since childhood; he learned to walk a year later than other children, and he was often discussed inside and outside the Li Family, and by neighbors, who all said the Li Family had a tiger father and a dog son.
His father didn't say anything, but he was anxious and tried to find solutions everywhere.
Among them was searching for this so-called Innate Replenishing Pill.
However, this item was priceless.
Even if the Li Family spent half its fortune, they might only be able to buy a two-pattern one, and even then, it wasn't guaranteed.
Many well-established Families longed for this Medicinal Pill, willing to pay exorbitant prices to cultivate their descendants, because before cultivating as a Martial Artist, no one would dislike having a stronger Innate foundation.
Therefore, Li Mo had always sought it without success.
He never expected to obtain it in this manner.
And it was a six-pattern one!
Even if Li Mo was ignorant, he knew how precious this was.
Each additional pattern on a Medicinal Pill could increase its value several times over, and above that, it grew exponentially, while also becoming much rarer.
Six patterns—at least he had never heard of it; its preciousness was unimaginable.
"Ah-woo~"
"Seems to have no taste."
Li Mo smacked his lips.
No matter how precious something was, it only became his once eaten.
The Medicinal Pill instantly melted upon entering his mouth, without any discernible taste, and flowed down his throat into his stomach.
The next moment.
He felt a warm current spontaneously emerge throughout his limbs and bones, transforming into a swimming fish that journeyed along his bones, meridians, and internal organs.
It was as if a long drought had met sweet rain, or withered wood had returned to spring.
"Hoo."
Li Mo exhaled a long breath, opening his eyes again, his gaze bright and sharp.
His body felt as if a thousand-pound burden had been lifted; the world before him seemed to have had a thin veil removed. With each breath, the air seemed more fragrant, and he felt an inexhaustible strength within his body.
It was an imperfect description.
Li Mo felt like ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) an old man on the verge of death who had suddenly become decades younger.
If he were to cultivate as a Martial Artist again, even if he wasn't a raw jade, he would at least be a flawless stone.
"A six-pattern Medicinal Pill, truly living up to its reputation."
"And this was merely exchanged for a bowl of chicken soup."
Li Mo secretly clicked his tongue.
This investment return was too exaggerated.
Of course, the biggest reason was probably the investment target.
Ying Bing.
In his impression, Ying Bing was just as her name suggested.
Her personality could basically be summarized by the three words: 'Ice Cube'.
Improving their relationship would certainly be a long and arduous task, but he still needed to earn returns.
A red destiny, if he missed this opportunity, he wouldn't encounter such a chance in eight lifetimes.
"Steward Xu!"
"Young Master, what can I do for you?"
The steward rushed in.
Li Mo lowered his voice and asked, "Does Ying Bing have anything she likes to eat?"
The steward was stunned for a moment, then thought, "Probably not. Miss Bing usually has no great desire for food."
"Are there any other things she likes?"
"This... we don't know either."
The steward's face was bitter. What mischief was the young master planning today?
In the past, he would instruct servants to deliberately make things difficult for Miss Bing; how could he care about her preferences?
"It's fine, I've troubled you."
Li Mo recalled, feeling a bit ashamed.
The steward was about to leave, but at the door, he suddenly remembered something:
"Oh, Young Master, the Master instructed that when we reach the city at the foot of Qingyuan Mountain, we should take Miss Bing to see a doctor." freewebnovёl.ƈom
"He also gave two hundred taels of silver for the consultation fee. What do you think...?"
"Go. If the money isn't enough, take it from my private stash."
Li Mo waved his hand readily.
If he could get rewards just by spending money, it would be incredibly cost-effective.
"We still have to travel tomorrow morning, so get some rest early."
"Yes..."
The steward scratched his head and nodded in agreement.
What was wrong with the young master? He seemed to have changed his personality recently, not only being polite to him but also changing his attitude towards Miss Bing from cloudy to clear.
Perhaps he had gone out, seen the world, and grown up?
...
The next day.
As the first rays of dawn fell, the frost condensed in the room shimmered brightly.
The girl hugged her knees, curled up on the bed, like a sleeping elf in the ice and snow.
Ying Bing had a dream.
She dreamed of her life in her previous incarnation.
She entered Qingyuan Mountain and was initially diagnosed with a severed meridian. Half a year later, she had a fortuitous encounter that allowed her to open her meridians.
Afterward, she displayed Prodigy-level talent, leaving her peers far behind.
By the age of eighteen, the Qingyuan Sect Master was no longer her match.
She ventured out of the Eastern Wasteland Region and witnessed a broader world.
The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were too vast.
Hidden Sect Legacies, ancient land Prodigies, Dynasty Prodigies, and even old monsters who underwent Reincarnation and re-cultivation—heroes emerged like bamboo shoots after rain.
It was a brilliant era.
However, she was still the most dazzling existence amidst the surging tide!
First on the Qianlong Ranking, first on the Human Ranking, first on the Profound Ranking, first on the Earth Ranking, first on the Heaven Ranking...
She ultimately ranked among the Nine Heavens, sitting as an equal to the Martial God of the Central Divine Continent's Yu Dynasty, known as Phoenix Heaven.
Nine Heavens.
It meant the nine strongest individuals in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
Of course, above the Nine Heavens, there was also a legendary supreme Realm.
Ying Bing slowly opened her eyes.
Everything reminded her that she had truly returned to the past.
And she had encountered something that had never appeared in her previous life.
"It's still here?"
Before her eyes was a strange text.
Only she could see this text, as if it would exist eternally as long as she didn't make a choice.
The System...
In both her past and present lives, she had never seen such a thing.
"The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths are boundless; I am far from omniscient."
"Perhaps, this is a power I've never encountered before?"
Ying Bing lowered her gaze for a moment, then a thought stirred in her mind.
Ding-dong, binding successful.
Host: Ying Bing.
This System is the Peerless Prodigy System, dedicated to helping the Host achieve an invincible Dao.
Ying Bing's expression was calm; she didn't react much.
An invincible Dao?
She had already walked it once.
Her path to rise was inherently an invincible Dao; among the brilliant heroes like stars, no one could shine brighter than her.
In her previous life, even Emperor Yu could only match her by relying on special means.
At her Peak, one would probably have to scour historical records to find an opponent.
In this life, she would only be stronger!
Upon clearing, you will have the opportunity to achieve Immortal Ascension.
At this moment, another message appeared from the System.
Ying Bing's breathing paused for an instant.
Immortal!
This was a term that existed only in legends!
It was said that in every era, a unique 'Immortal' would appear in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
Transcending all living beings, it was true transcendence, true immortality.
However, since the Yu Dynasty established its dominion, Immortal Ascension had become a legend, as if this Dao had been completely cut off, adding to its mysterious allure.
This was also the greatest secret of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, pursued and contended for by successive Nine Heavens.
With no path to Immortal Ascension, she, full of confidence, ultimately chose the most difficult path, a rarely trodden path that only a handful of people throughout history had succeeded on.
But in the end, she was still one step short...
This so-called System, it actually offered a chance for Immortal Ascension?
Ying Bing calmed her emotions and said,
"What does 'challenge' mean?"
This System will encompass all Prodigy Martial Artists of the same generation within a certain area and rank them, once every month.
After the ranking is announced, rewards will be distributed based on the Host's position.
Current ranking scope: Eastern Wasteland Region.
Many memories instantly flooded Ying Bing's mind.
Not only the System's rules but also various restrictions.
For example, no external factors were allowed to interfere with the challenge.
It was not allowed to reveal the System's existence to make the opponent intentionally concede.
Such rules basically blocked all shortcuts.
However...
Prodigy Ranking?
In her previous life, she was already the embodiment of Prodigy and Genius in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
And now, she also possessed the memories of her past life, re-walking the Martial Dao, she would only be stronger than before!
If what the System said was true, it would undoubtedly greatly shorten the time for her to return to her Peak, and even allow her to step into that unknown Realm.
Even if it was an exaggeration, she had nothing to lose.
Loser's punishment?
In both her past and present lives, she had never experienced the feeling of being suppressed by someone.
The Central Divine Continent had always been known for its outstanding talents, but after she arrived, the younger generation was enveloped in a shadow, almost turning pale at the mention of 'Ice'.
Some old monsters even changed their appearance, suppressed their Realm, and pretended to be rising stars to challenge her, just to dampen her spirit.
Then they were forced to reveal their true forms.
The result was still a loss.
Hint: Do you want to enable the punishment mechanism?
If enabled, the rewards will be more generous, but you will need to complete the loser's punishment towards the top-ranked individual after the ranking is announced.
"I couldn't ask for more."
Ying Bing's choice was unquestionable.
She would definitely be at the top of the ranking.
This punishment, for her, was as good as non-existent.
This was not arrogance.
For something she had already accomplished, maximizing the rewards, why not?
Loser's Punishment, successfully enabled!
Ying Bing pushed the door open.
"Morning."
Not far away, the young man also happened to open his door.
Their eyes met, and Li Mo grinned, revealing a refreshing smile.
Compared to yesterday, the gloom on his face seemed to have vanished, replaced by a handsome and refined demeanor.
Overnight, he had become like a cheerful, sunny young man.
He seemed to have changed somewhat from the him in her distant memories.
