We Agreed to Brag Together, But You Secretly Dominated the World Chapter 3

“The eighth level of the Qi Gathering Realm!”

Su Chen’s delight surged with the spiritual energy flowing within him.

Not only had his injuries completely mended, but his cultivation had also ascended to a new stage, all thanks to the mysterious system.

This system… it truly possessed remarkable utility.

“Hold on…”

Su Chen’s thoughts momentarily halted.

In the subsequent moment, a system notification echoed within his mind.

[Ding! Congratulations on being bragged about by others. The brag is Level Purple!]

[Bragging content: Senior Brother Su Chen is blessed with Heavenly Dao providence: 1/10000]

“Hmm? Level Purple? Blessed with Heavenly Dao providence? These junior brothers and sisters truly excel at bragging!”

A subtle shake of his head accompanied the system notification in Su Chen’s mind.

To achieve the blessing of Heavenly Dao providence, he needed to be the subject of 10,000 such boasts. Even with the original host's considerable connections within the Great Mystery Sect, gathering such a multitude seemed an insurmountable task.

The Heavenly Dao providence… this was the definitive advantage of a protagonist, a treasure that could only be chanced upon, never forced. Typically, if one was not born with it, obtaining it in this lifetime was exceedingly difficult. Only those identified as chosen by the Heavenly Dao could receive its blessing. Such a blessing could even sway the fortune of an entire faction.

The reason the original host had survived two near-death encounters was precisely due to this endowment. Su Chen surmised that the original host’s demise this time likely stemmed from the depletion of this Heavenly Dao providence through those prior escapes.

However…

At this juncture, a sharp rapping echoed from his door.

“Bang! Bang!”

An anxious voice followed, “Senior Brother Su, this is Cao Yun. We juniors have come to see you.”

“Cao Yun?”

Upon hearing the voice, Su Chen engaged his recollection.

He possessed a vague memory of Cao Yun, who maintained a cordial relationship with the original host. It was highly probable that this individual was the one who initiated the boasts about the detoxification treatment.

With this realization dawning, Su Chen stood, unlatched the door, and stepped out from the humble thatched dwelling.

“Senior Brother Su!”

“Senior Brother Su!”

A chorus of surprised greetings erupted from the assembled outer sect disciples as they beheld Su Chen.

“Senior Brother Su, you… Are you truly alright?”

Cao Yun, positioning himself at the forefront of the group, inquired with concern as he observed Su Chen’s unharmed state.

Despite a lingering paleness in Su Chen’s complexion, his aura remained exceptionally steady, betraying no signs of recent injury.

“I have made a full recovery,” Su Chen replied nonchalantly.

“Again!”

This simple declaration sent ripples of panic amongst the assembled disciples.

The same scenario had unfolded once more! The disciples held Su Chen in high regard, rendering any doubt about his words improbable. Furthermore, judging by Su Chen’s robust aura, he appeared to be speaking the truth.

[Ding! Ten people have been detected to have the headcanon that you are blessed by the Heavenly Dao providence!]

[Blessed with the Heavenly Dao providence: 18/10,000]

The system’s notification chimed once more, and the numbers on the holographic display ascended with swift progression.

Some of the disciples present had only recently joined the Great Mystery Sect. Initially, they harbored skepticism regarding Su Chen’s supposed Heavenly Dao providence. After all, his two miraculous survivals were merely anecdotal, never witnessed firsthand. Yet, with Su Chen now standing safe and sound, the newly initiated disciples who had harbored doubts found themselves tacitly agreeing with Cao Yun’s pronouncements.

“Have the other four junior brothers from my team been interred?” Su Chen inquired, his gaze sweeping over the gathered disciples.

A collective hush fell over the group at his question.

The previously buoyant atmosphere instantly dissipated, replaced by a palpable sense of sorrow that settled upon everyone’s hearts.

This expedition had comprised five individuals: Su Chen, as the leader, accompanied by four other disciples venturing into the treacherous Desolate Mountains. Yet, he was the sole survivor to return.

“They have been buried in the Desolate Mountains…” Cao Yun responded, his voice heavy with sadness.

“That is acceptable. Are the disciples from the Everlasting Sect still within the Desolate Mountains?” Su Chen’s expression remained impassive as he asked the follow-up question.

“Hmm? Senior Brother Su, is this truly connected to the Everlasting Sect?” Cao Yun’s countenance shifted dramatically upon hearing this, and he hastily pressed for confirmation.

“Indeed.”

Su Chen offered a gentle nod. Based on the memories inherited from the original host, this entire affair was inextricably linked to the Everlasting Sect!

“No, they should be en route back to their Sect by now.”

A flicker of animosity crossed Cao Yun’s features as he delivered this information.

Su Chen processed this statement, his thoughts deeply engaged.

He had been fully prepared to pursue them for retribution. However, it now appeared that such an opportunity would likely elude him. While it was often said that revenge could wait, Su Chen never once considered himself a patient or forgiving individual.

“Then I shall exact revenge in the future! For now, I must leverage the system to fortify myself and enhance my capabilities,” Su Chen mused internally.

It was common knowledge that the fantasy realm presented an exceptionally perilous environment.

Only through the pursuit of greater strength could one's life be secured.

“By the way, Senior Brother Su, what transpired in the Desolate Mountains?” Cao Yun inquired suddenly at that juncture.

Following that, other individuals also turned inquiring gazes toward Su Chen.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen diligently reviewed his recent recollections and elucidated, “The Everlasting Sect deliberately lured a third-level Qi Sea Realm beast towards the entrance of the Desolate Mountains. We, by accident…”

He omitted no details, offering a straightforward account of the events.

“Scoundrels!”

All the disciples voiced their indignation.

“I vow to personally avenge this!” Su Chen declared, surveying everyone present.

This was a deliberate strategy on his part, designed to deepen the disciples' trust in him.

Once their faith reached its zenith, they would transform into his devoted adherents, supplying him with the necessary energy to actualize his boasts.

Su Chen had already attained a profound grasp of the system’s functionalities and constraints.

He understood that to ascend in power, cultivating believers was the most effective path!

While a mere ten or twenty individuals praising him might result in sluggish progress,

the impact of tens of thousands, or even millions, or potentially tens of millions of believers singing his praises would lead to unimaginable advancements.

Consequently, trust was paramount!

After all, the system's primary stipulation was that the individual boasting of him must do so with sincerity. Any semblance of flattery, regardless of the sheer number of people involved, would render the boasts invalid.

Precisely as Su Chen had anticipated, subsequent to his declaration, every face turned towards him with grateful expressions. A few female disciples even radiated profound appreciation in their eyes.

While Su Chen aimed to exact personal revenge, was he not also avenging his four deceased junior brothers?

“Senior Brother Su, your aura appears even more profound than before…” an unassuming female disciple remarked, her gaze fixed upon Su Chen.

Su Chen regarded his junior sister with approval, a clear indication of his contentment with her observation.

This interjection from the junior sister provided fertile ground for everyone’s imaginations to flourish.

“Following the recovery of my injuries, I experienced a moment of profound enlightenment, and inadvertently achieved a breakthrough…”

Su Chen's demeanor remained composed, as if discussing a matter of sheer triviality.

“A moment of enlightenment? Inadvertently?”

The disciples’ lips twitched upon hearing Su Chen's understated account.

“Thus, Senior Brother Su, have you now reached the eighth level of the Qi Gathering Realm?” the same junior sister continued her inquiry.