Chapter 328 - 54: Breaking Through 3 Realms Overnight

Chapter 328: Chapter 54: Breaking Through 3 Realms Overnight

’Forget breaking through to higher Realms. In an environment like this, just staying alive without going mad would be a feat in itself.’

"What level are the mainstream experts in the Blood Lotus Sect at?" Chen Ye asked, pushing his thoughts aside.

"Master, the most numerous disciples in the Sect are the Inner Sect Disciples at the Sea Condensation Realm, like this servant was before. They are responsible for managing the Sect’s assets and worldly affairs in various locations."

"Above the Sea Condensation Realm are the Core Disciples of the Inner Realm. As for the Core Formation Realm Elders and the Nascent Soul Realm Ancestors, they are incredibly elusive. This servant only caught a glimpse of a few of them during the sect’s initiation ceremony."

After listening, Chen Ye had a much clearer understanding of this world’s power structure.

It sounded only slightly stronger than the Sword Dao Realm, but Chen Ye remembered the bloody hand that had descended from the sky when the Abnormal Clam emerged. He knew that even though the Realm divisions were the same, the combat power in this world was far greater than in the Sword Dao Realm.

’This is probably related to the volatile Spiritual Qi. A double-edged sword, I suppose.’

"How much do you know about the various Cultivation Resources within the Sect?" Chen Ye asked, looking at Li Qingyan.

’The greatest value of this woman I’ve enslaved is the information she has about the Blood Lotus Sect.’

Li Qingyan froze for a moment, not understanding why he was suddenly asking about this, but she still answered honestly, "This servant spent several decades in the Inner Sect, so I have a decent understanding of the Sect’s resource exchange system. Whether it’s Elixir Pills, Magical Artifacts, or Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, all of them can be exchanged for Sect Contribution Points at the Merit Hall. It’s just... this servant’s Contribution Points were wiped out long ago, and I even owe the Sect a huge debt..."

Hearing the deep-seated bitterness in Li Qingyan’s last words, Chen Ye’s expression remained unchanged.

’I figured as much.’

’This woman lost an internal power struggle in the Blood Lotus Sect and was exiled to this godforsaken place as punishment. Of course the Sect wouldn’t provide her with any more generous resources. It’s probably all she can do just to stay alive.’

"Besides the points the Sect hands out, what are the other ways to earn Sect Contribution Points?" Chen Ye asked directly.

’What I lack most right now are Cultivation Resources. So, making money—or rather, earning Contribution Points—is my top priority.’

Hearing Chen Ye’s question, Li Qingyan seemed to perk up a bit. This was one of the few ways she could prove her worth.

"Master, there are three main ways to earn Contribution Points."

"The first way is by completing the routine chores assigned by the Sect, like guarding mines, patrolling territory, or cultivating Spirit Plants. This method is the safest, but the rewards are also the lowest. It’s just a way to get by. Most of the Outer Disciples rely on this to survive."

Chen Ye immediately dismissed that option.

’Just getting by? I don’t have time for that.’

"The second way is to rely on your personal skills, such as Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Talisman Making, or Array Formation. The Sect heavily supports these professions. As long as you have genuine talent, you can earn massive amounts of Contribution Points, and your status will be far higher than that of an ordinary disciple. Our Blood Lotus Sect’s Pill Hall and Artifact Hall are the wealthiest departments in the Sect."

As she said this, her tone was laced with envy.

Chen Ye stroked his chin.

’Alchemy and Artifact Refining sound good. A highly profitable venture. Unfortunately, I don’t know the first thing about any of it.’

"And the third way?"

"The third way is to accept missions from the Merit Hall. There’s a wide variety of them, such as hunting Demon Beasts, gathering Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, hunting down traitors, or even sabotaging rival Sects in their own territory... This method is the fastest way to earn Contribution Points, and the rewards are the most generous, but it’s also the most dangerous. Countless disciples die on missions every year."

"Merit Hall..." Chen Ye murmured the name, his eyes brightening slightly.

"Excellent. Now, show me the Merit Hall’s mission list."

Li Qingyan didn’t know what Chen Ye intended to do, but she didn’t dare disobey. She took a blood-red Jade Scroll from her Storage Pouch.

The Jade Scroll was no bigger than her palm, carved with intricate and bizarre patterns. In the center was a small Blood Lotus Sect emblem. It was warm and smooth to the touch, and a faint light seemed to swirl within.

This was the Identity Token of a Blood Lotus Sect Inner Sect Disciple, as well as a multi-functional Magical Artifact used for communication, storage, and accepting Sect missions.

"Master, the Merit Hall’s missions are all in here."

Chen Ye took it and sent a wisp of his Divine Thought, carefully probing into the Jade Scroll.

HUM!

A soft hum echoed in his mind.

A moment later, an enormous interface resembling a virtual screen unfolded in his mind.

At the very top of the light screen were two large, blood-red words written in a flourishing, calligraphic style—Merit Hall.

Below it, densely packed information was sorted into categories, looking just like an online quest board from his past life.

[Mission Area]: Blood Lotus Sect Grounds, Black Water Lake, Hundred Beasts Mountain Range, Ten Thousand Poison Swamp...

[Mission Type]: Hunt, Gather, Escort, Explore, Pursue...

[Mission Level]: Yellow, Profound, Earth, Heaven.

Each category contained hundreds, even thousands of missions, all constantly scrolling and refreshing.

Chen Ye couldn’t help but marvel at the sight.

’I didn’t expect a Demonic Sect’s management system to be so modern. This is far more efficient than any of the Sects I saw in the Sword Dao Realm.’

His Divine Thought swept across the interface. He quickly found the category for the Black Water Lake region and selected it.

The screen instantly refreshed.

Hundreds of missions related to Black Water Lake appeared.

"Yellow Level Mission: Gather one hundred jin of ’Yin Water Mud Algae.’ Reward: 5 Contribution Points."

"Yellow Level Mission: Hunt ten ’Thornback Fish’ and retrieve their venomous barbs. Reward: 8 Contribution Points."

"Yellow Level Mission: Patrol Pier Number Three and maintain order for one month. Reward: 10 Contribution Points."