System's Super Sect Chapter 5: Your Time Is Up

He had originally assumed that the young sect leader of the Immortal Sect would provide him with some guidance, but he certainly did not expect to be led to a place like this.

If such a miraculous location truly existed, why would the Immortal Sect currently be in such dire straits?

Could they all be fools?

Regardless, his confusion mattered little. At the very least, he felt quite satisfied with the outcome of this expedition.

He then adjusted his posture and commenced his cultivation!

After spending an hour stabilizing his vitals, he gradually acclimated to this peculiar environment. Yun Liao continuously cycled his Qi in accordance with his technique, allowing the essence to flow throughout his entire frame.

He then directed his Qi to assault the Earth Destruction Arterial Gate located on his left wrist.

The pathway leading to the Earth Destruction Arterial Gate was remarkably narrow, and it could only be breached through persistent bombardment.

Previously, he had attempted to force it open in this manner, but the results were far too ineffective. Even after dedicating an entire day to the endeavor, he had witnessed no progress.

Everything was different now. Within this extraordinary environment, he was attacking the passage with a ninefold increase in speed.

Cultivating here was nine times more effective than in the outside world, so he had no reason to worry about a lack of time. The most daunting implication was that if this continued, Yun Liao dared not even imagine what his total gains might be.

Would cultivating here for a year be equivalent to nine years of effort for other cultivators?

If so, would ten years of cultivation here equal ninety years? That was nearly a lifetime of progress!

The more he pondered this, the more incredible the reality felt.

At this moment, Wen Ping sat nearby, observing for a while. After some time, he retraced his steps to retrieve a tea flask and a teacup from the Rain Listening Pavilion before returning promptly.

His vigil lasted until the evening.

As the sky bled with streaks of red, a voice suddenly echoed in his ear.

It was the system once again.

However, it was neither a new mission nor any unexpected surprise. This time, it was a notification that left Wen Ping feeling rather despondent.

"Host, Yun Liao has spent eight hours cultivating in the gravity field. Please drive him out immediately!"

"Drive him out? That phrasing is truly biting." Wen Ping was familiar with this rule; even he was evicted after training for eight hours daily.

"As a super sect, and a unique one in this world, beyond having an exceptional sect leader, we must maintain unique recruitment standards. Currently, the sect leader and the criteria for entry are already unique, so the third requirement is that our regulations must be unique as well. Even an Elder is limited to eight hours of cultivation in the gravity field per day."

"Can you make a slight compromise? This Yun Liao is a cultivator at the thirteenth level of the Body Refinement Realm. Let’s remove the time restriction for him, shall we?"

He desperately wanted to add that if the system kept imposing such restrictions, they would surely lose Yun Liao.

However, the system responded as coldly as before, "There is no room for discussion. Naturally, the host may choose not to comply."

"I..."

Feeling helpless, Wen Ping stood up. He picked up a stone from the ground and tossed it forcefully toward Yun Liao, who was in a state of profound meditative focus.

Yun Liao detested being disturbed during his training above all else. He scanned the area and snapped, "Who goes there?"

He then caught sight of Wen Ping standing nearby, waving his hands.

Wen Ping stated, "Come out!"

Although Yun Liao felt a surge of irritation, he had to respond as the other man was his superior. "Sect Leader Wen, I, Yun, intend to continue my cultivation here to breach my Earth Destruction Gate so that I might enter the Mystic Realm as soon as possible. If you have other matters to attend to, please proceed."

"Your time is up."

Yun Liao blinked, confused. "What time?"

"According to our regulations, ordinary disciples are limited to six hours in the gravity field. While you are no ordinary disciple, your cultivation level allows for a maximum of eight hours."

Hearing this, Yun Liao’s expression darkened, feeling as if he had been swindled. "Sect Leader Wen, you promised to assist my breakthrough to the Mystic Realm. That was the primary reason I joined the Immortal Sect. Are you reneging on your word?"

"I kept my word, but these are our sect rules. If you refuse to comply, I can only offer my apologies and place you on our list of individuals barred from the sect. Furthermore, I will not refund your 1,000 gold. If you choose not to leave, you are no longer part of our sect."

"Sect Leader Wen, given the current state of the Immortal Sect, is there truly a need to adhere to such rigid rules?" Honestly, Yun Liao was deeply unwilling to depart. Having reached the thirteenth level of Body Refinement, one could survive without food for half a month; he had intended to stay here for the duration.

"Ten."

Yun Liao persisted. "Sect Leader Wen, are we not friends?"

"Nine."

"Sect Leader Wen..."

"Eight."

"Forget it, I will abide by the rule."

Having no alternative, Yun Liao exited the gravity field. Yet, even as he stepped out, he cast a lingering look of longing back at the chamber.

Wen Ping then noted, "Sir Yun Liao, you are a member of my Immortal Sect, and I expect you to respect the rules. Failure to do so will result in a permanent blacklist from our correspondence."

"Understood, Sect Leader Wen." Yun Liao nodded before offering a wry smile. "Sect Leader Wen, is there really no room for negotiation?"

A ninefold increase in cultivation speed—even fifteen minutes spent outside felt like wasting hours.

Wen Ping replied, "You may return tomorrow. Sir Yun, why the rush?"

"Very well, I shall be here at daybreak."

He struggled to comprehend why the Immortal Sect implemented such a rule. Could it be that a master like himself, at the thirteenth level of the Body Refinement Realm, held no status here?

The Immortal Sect wasn't even ranked as a 1-star sect yet, was it?

The entry fee was 1,000 gold, and there was a cap on training time. The rules were bizarre, truly unprecedented.

Nevertheless, Yun Liao had to yield. After joining the Immortal Sect, he had realized just how formidable this place was.

Being forced to leave at this moment was, to him, a fate worse than death. Outside, the rate of Qi circulation felt sluggish, akin to a crawling turtle.

Nightfall soon followed.

Uncle Wang had prepared a meal, so Wen Ping brought Yun Liao along to introduce them. Subsequently, he handed half of the 1,000 gold coins to Uncle Wang for their living expenses.

After dining, Wen Ping settled Yun Liao into the residence hall for elders before returning himself to the gravity field.

As he arrived and readied himself for the night’s practice, the system spoke once more.

"Host, would you like to upgrade the gravity field? You must expend 500 gold coins to unlock a new ability for the facility."

"So, your eyes are fixed firmly on my coin purse."

The system replied with characteristic calm, "You are free to decline. It is not my loss, in any event."

Wen Ping reckoned the system was driven by pure vanity. It was likely wearing an expression of supreme indifference right now—the kind that makes one feel the urge to punch it.

Alas, it was a pity for his gold; he had barely felt the weight of it in his pocket before it was to be sacrificed to the system.

"Upgrade!"

[Upgrade in progress...]

[Time required: 3 hours.]

[New ability unlocked: Laser Rays. The dragon pillars will emit high-speed lasers, with the number determined by the user's cultivation level. Under the elevated gravity, the user can utilize the 9x factor to sharpen reaction speed, refine muscle memory, and stimulate inner potential.]

Reviewing the description, Wen Ping began to realize that the 500 gold coins had arguably been well-spent.

Now, the gravity chamber could serve every aspect of his cultivation.

The system added, "Host, as a unique training area, once the upgrade is complete, it will no longer be a free facility. The time restriction remains, and users will be charged 5 gold coins per hour."