Morning light spread across the ruined mountain of Ji Xia Sect.
Yan Fu stood at the edge of the mountain cliff, looking toward the vast lands of the Dongxu World.
Towering mountains stretched endlessly into the distance. Rivers of spiritual energy flowed through valleys, and faint auras of cultivators could occasionally be sensed far away.
This world was enormous.
But Yan Fu knew something important.
"If I want to rebuild Ji Xia Sect… I need disciples."
The system's quest was clear.
Recruit the first disciple.
However, Yan Fu frowned slightly.
"If I walk around with Celestial Realm pressure, no one will even dare to approach me."
He closed his eyes.
A moment later, the powerful aura around him slowly faded.
The overwhelming celestial pressure disappeared completely.
Now he looked like nothing more than a mysterious wandering cultivator.
The system spoke softly.
[Cultivation successfully concealed.]
[Current visible cultivation: Qi Gathering Realm.]
Yan Fu nodded slightly.
"Good enough."
With a light step, he jumped off the mountain cliff.
Instead of falling—
His body floated gently downward like a drifting feather.
Moments later, he landed at the base of the mountain and began walking toward the nearest town.
The journey took several hours.
Along the road, Yan Fu observed the people of this world.
Traveling merchants.
Martial artists.
Low-level cultivators.
Occasionally he even sensed powerful figures flying across the sky on swords.
"So this is the Dongxu World…"
But none of them caught his interest.
Until—
A sudden commotion came from a forest path nearby.
"Catch him!"
"Don't let that brat escape!"
Yan Fu stopped walking.
Several armored soldiers rushed past the road, clearly chasing someone.
Yan Fu followed the direction of their pursuit with curiosity.
Moments later, he reached a quiet clearing.
There—
A boy was leaning against a tree, breathing heavily.
He looked no older than fourteen.
His clothes were poor and torn, clearly not fitting someone of noble birth.
Yet something about him was… unusual.
The boy had short silver hair that shimmered faintly under the sunlight.
His eyes were a beautiful soft pink, glowing with a strange inner light.
Despite the dirty clothes, his features were incredibly elegant.
Almost… royal.
Yan Fu narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Interesting."
The boy noticed him immediately and became alert.
"Who are you?"
Yan Fu ignored the question.
Instead, he quietly examined the boy's spiritual aura.
The moment his divine sense touched the boy's body—
Yan Fu's expression changed.
Deep within the boy's meridians…
A terrifying and ancient energy was sleeping.
Yan Fu whispered in disbelief.
"A… celestial body?"
He looked more carefully.
And then the truth became clear.
Inside the boy was an extremely rare physique known as:
Celestial Body – Pink Jade Phoenix Emperor.
A physique so rare that even the greatest sects would fight wars to obtain such a disciple.
Yan Fu smiled faintly.
"So that's why they're chasing you."
The boy glared at him.
"My name is Li Fei."
His voice was cold and proud despite his situation.
"I'm not going back with them."
Yan Fu tilted his head slightly.
"Oh?"
Li Fei's pink eyes burned with determination.
"I would rather die."
Yan Fu chuckled softly.
"You're quite bold for someone being hunted."
Just then—
The sound of soldiers approaching grew louder.
"They're here!"
Li Fei clenched his fists, ready to fight even if it meant death.
But Yan Fu simply stepped forward calmly.
He gently placed his hand on Li Fei's shoulder.
"Relax."
Li Fei frowned.
"What are you doing?"
Yan Fu looked at him with calm hazel-green eyes.
"How would you like to join my sect?"
Li Fei blinked in confusion.
"Your… sect?"
Yan Fu nodded.
"Ji Xia Sect."
Li Fei had never heard of it.
But something about this strange white-haired man felt… powerful.
Yan Fu continued calmly.
"If you become my disciple…"
His staff lightly touched the ground.
"…no one in this world will be able to chase you again."
The soldiers finally burst into the clearing.
"There he is!"
But Yan Fu simply smiled.
"So, Li Fei…"
He looked down at the silver-haired boy.
"Do you accept?"