On the Tianwu Continent, within the Nantian Dynasty.

Ten miles away from the Yutian Sect, an exquisitely crafted human courtyard was peculiarly built on the edge of the group of monster forests.

Most strangely, within a ten-mile radius, not a single monster could be found, as though it were a prohibited zone encircled by an invisible force!

At this time, deep in the courtyard, a young man was holding a carving knife, carving a round jade in his hand.

"Crack, crack, crack." Bits of jade crumbled away, large beads of sweat rolling down the boy's forehead.

Above the courtyard, a mysterious Tai Chi diagram slowly appeared, emanating a terrifying power that seemed as if it could annihilate everything.

However, the boy was deep in concentration, he seemed to have merged with heaven and earth, his figure flickering in and out of visibility within the space, completely unaware of the massive anomaly overhead.

But suddenly, all anomalies disappeared instantly, and everything reverted back to normal. The young man in the courtyard had also just put down the carving knife in his hand.

"Done it!" Chen Fandao looked at the Tai Chi jade pendant in his hand with a joyous expression, gently wiped the sweat from his forehead, and looked up to see the sunlight pouring into the golden pond, an awe-inspiring sight.

"Ding, Host, your carving skill has reached the Supreme level."

"As expected, another Supreme realm." Chen Fandao put the Tai Chi jade pendant into his bag, a faint smile appearing on his face.

Suddenly, the system's voice rang out again.

"Ding, Host, I have nothing more to teach you, goodbye if we are destined to meet again."

"Whoosh!"

"What?" Chen Fandao abruptly stood up, his face stunned.

"Don't go. Can't we discuss this? Why are you leaving?"

"You haven't taught me how to cultivate yet! System Brother, I am still a mortal!"

Chen Fandao helplessly roared out, but no one responded. In the empty courtyard, he could only hear his own echo.

After a long while, the dispirited Chen Fandao slumped onto the ground, his face etched with helplessness and sorrow.

"Three years."

"A total of three years!"

Three years ago, he transmigrated to this world and acquired the Supreme System.

Soon after, the Supreme System educated him in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, wood carving and cooking.

Master of all trades, he had reached the supreme level in all these unconventional skills.

Each time, he expected that the next skill the system would teach him would involve cultivation.

But it hadn't!

Also, a year ago at the Yutian Sect's recruitment ceremony, Chen Fandao had the frustrating realization that he was still a super failure without any spiritual roots!

He had placed his hopes on the system, and now, he was completely disappointed.

His goal was not to become a supreme chef or a master of music.

He wanted to cultivate and become an Immortal!

He yearned to soar to the heavens, to stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun...

The world is poisonous, definitely poisonous!

How could there be a traverser who's incapable of cultivation?

"Oh heavens, oh earth, open your eyes!" At this moment, Chen Fan was in unbearable pain, nearly squeezing out tears.

That's when hasty footsteps echoed in Chen Fan's ear.

"Master, are you alright?" A burly man appeared by the door, poking his head out in concern.

Chen Fan sighed, stood up, dusted his behind and said:

"Ah Little Lin, wouldn't it be nice if I could cultivate?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Kai tugged at the corner of his mouth. He knew his master was just joking around.

Because in his eyes, Chen Fan is an immortal!

And not just any immortal, but the kind whose every movement and action could reshape the universe!

Forget everything else, who else but an immortal could create that mystifying and terrifying phenomenon just now in the sky?

Even a supremely powerful emperor is just an ant under such power, right?

However, Lin Kai had already become numb to such things.

Because even a casual painting by his master carried a profound meaning that was thick to the point of overflowing!

Once, Lin Kai, whose body was completely exhausted and had already lost hope in the cultivation path, merely caught a glimpse of a model drawing of a kitchen knife drawn by his master. This unexpectedly made him feel as if his knife skills had dramatically improved by more than fifty percent at once! It even made him believe that the knife skills he had established in the past were nothing but trash! The trash of trash!

And! That very night, he had the opportunity to eat the food personally prepared by his master. Despite appearing to be the most ordinary mortal food, it underwent a transformative change under the culinary skills of his master. Comparable to an elixir, it exuded an incredibly rich aroma that made him involuntarily intoxicated. Merely with a bite, his completely tattered dantian actually began to self-repair!

You should know, there is a saying in the cultivation world. 'Once the dantian is shattered, even immortals find it hard to rescue!' However, his master did it effortlessly, and merely through this one meal!

His master claimed to be a mortal? Lin Kai would rather die than believe it. But he had been with his master for half a year now, and he knew very well that his master preferred to consider himself a mortal, wandering in the secular world. Therefore, out of fear of angering his master, Lin Kai could only regard him as a mortal.

Lin Kai took a deep breath and said, "Master, actually being a mortal is quite good."

Upon hearing these words, Chen Fandao nearly spit out a mouthful of blood in shock.

"I don't want to be just a commoner!"

"Really now... Sigh!" Said Chen Fandao, dropping his head in frustration and letting out an exasperated sigh.

Lin Kai quickly conjured up a reassuring smile and said, "Master, it's been rumored that a super sage had once ascended to the heavens in just one step, with nothing but a mortal's body. So please, don't lose heart, Master. Who knows, you might ascend to the heavens in just one step someday."

Chen Fandao sprung back to life upon hearing Lin Kai's words.

"Little Lin, are you joking with me? You think someone like me, without any cultivation talent, could have the chance to ascend to the heavens in just one step?"

Lin Kai froze, not knowing what to say.

To be honest, the legend of 'one-step ascension' was just a tale spun by bystanders, incapable of withstanding any scrutiny.

Naturally, it was.... false.

"Alright, alright. You don't need to comfort me anymore, Little Lin. I'm okay. I'm content to live a carefree life for a hundred years." Chen Fandao said with a faint smile, noticing the hesitance in Lin Kai.

From the time Lin Kai started following him, he had been cheered on with countless comforting words.

This made Chen Fandao very happy; this little Lin Kai, he's a good kid!

"Everything happens for a reason. Maybe someday God will show me grace, and I’ll start cultivating." Chen Fandao said with a nonchalant laugh.

For Chen Fandao, being able to live another life, to see the beautiful landscapes of another world, was already a blessing from heaven. Any complaints he voiced were just playful jest.

But Lin Kai, standing by his side, had different thoughts. He mumbled under his breath, "Could it be that my master is a God?"

'What are you murmuring? Go prepare dinner!" Chen Fandao said, lightly patting Lin Kai on the shoulder with a laugh.

Lin Kai immediately nodded and said, "Understood!"

Upon arriving in the kitchen, Lin Kai looked at the row of kitchenware forged from imperial jade, his face showing excitement.

Imperial jade! He had seen it countless times in the past half year, but he still felt excited every time!

You have to understand, any weapon in this world, as long as it is imbued with even the tiniest bit of imperial jade, would undergo a transformation at the core, emanating a daunting imperious aura.

And the weapons possessing this imperious aura are collectively referred to as imperial weapons, held by the Great Emperors.

Although their power can't be classified as earth-shattering, the ability to shatter mountains and flip seas is an effortless task.

But the master is even harsher.

The knife in front of his eyes was not just adorned with a bit of imperial jade, but was made entirely of it!

Such extravagance!

Perhaps even all the imperial weapons on the entire Tianwu Continent could not gather this much imperial jade, could they?

But, despite such a knife, the master had dozens more!

Moreover, he had personally seen the master grinding imperial jade before. In the master's hands, the imperial jade seemed as common as ordinary iron, even causing Lin Kai to wonder if he had mistaken it.

However, when the master asked him to cook, Lin Kai realized how ridiculously naive he had been!

That was imperial jade!

Because at the moment he held the knife handle, Lin Kai felt an overwhelming imperial might that almost destroyed everything about him!

Under the guidance of his Master, Lin Kai successfully withstood the imperial might of the kitchen knife in his hand!

Each day, every moment, while cooking, the imperial might was continuously sharpening every aspect of him. It made Lin Kai's physique to surpass limits, and his knife skills became countless times stronger than before!

The formidable arch-enemy who almost killed him once was nothing more than a chicken and dog in Lin Kai's eyes now!

In the beginning, Lin Kai planned to face his arch-enemy once he had fully learned the skills, to prove to the world, "I, Lin Kai, have returned!"

But ultimately, an unintentional comment from his Master awakened him.

"A game of chess, each move is your own choice. But often by the end, you forget what you were thinking at the beginning..."

The Master was subtly telling him not to be too obsessed with competing with his arch-enemy, as his initial purpose of cultivating was to attain enlightenment and ascend.

Finally, Lin Kai understood. He completely gave up the fame in the outside world, and quietly lived in this worldly pavilion, becoming the most loyal disciple and servant of his Master, although his Master never acknowledged him as such.

"Woof! Woof!"

Just at that moment, Lin Kai heard the barking of Da Hei.

He slightly frowned. Da Hei was not an ordinary watchdog. After following the Master for so long, its power had been unimaginable.

So, it wouldn't bark without reason.

Lin Kai put down the kitchen knife in his hand, and walked out of the yard.

"Help... Help..."

Outside the yard stood a woman, beautiful as a fairy. Her brows and eyes were like dark ink, but her face was full of dirt now, lips chapped, eyes blurry, seeming like she might close them at any time. Large areas of her body were bleeding, and her abdomen even had a deep wound, as if she had been attacked by a ferocious beast.

Lin Kai frowned slightly, he dared not make the decision on his own and turned to seek advice from his master, whereas Muxing, upon witnessing this, fell into absolute despair.

She had been on the run all the way to this point and when she saw the Mortal Dao Pavilion, a spark of boundless hope ignited in her heart.

This courtyard was surprisingly built at the foot of the Beast Forest, which also implied that the individual living inside was not afraid of the ferocious beasts, an indication of their unquestionable strength!

And upon seeing the words "Mortal Dao Pavilion," Muxing was certain of her thoughts.

These four bold characters, written in such a vigorous and graceful style, were filled with some ineffable sense of profound meaning. It was as if she saw a celestial being sitting above the heavens, looking down at her.

It was a recognition that transcended countless levels; even the principal of her own academy could not match a fraction of that gaze.

Therefore, Muxing was firm in her belief that the supreme powerhouse inside must have a way to cure her!

But... the other party just left with one glance.

It seemed that she was not fortunate enough today and was destined to lose her life here.

I don't want to die! Muxing felt a wave of despair welling up in her heart.

"Kid Lin, I am fed up with you, every day all you do is cook. The girl is so badly injured, what are you waiting for? Get her inside quickly!"

"Why ask me? It’s unnecessary. Saving a life is of utmost importance!"

Suddenly, a voice of reproach reached Muxing's ears.

She saw an ordinary man dressed in white, continuously chiding at the terrifying giant next to him, whose depth was not discernable. Although it felt weird, the pain from her body was unbearable. Unable to resist, Muxing's eyes shut involuntarily, and she slipped into unconsciousness.

At this moment, Chen Fandao arrived at Mu Qing's side, his face grave.

"He's severely injured, but saving lives is the top priority. Excuse my impoliteness."

Chen Fandao took a deep breath, then cradled Mu Qing in a princess carry and quickly headed towards the house.

Soon, Chen Fandao carefully laid Mu Qing on the bed. Seeing the wound on his abdomen as deep as a trench, he couldn't help but feel shocked.

He gently lifted the blood-soaked clothing on Mu Qing's abdomen, revealing a token that had fallen from his waist.

Chen Fandao picked it up and scrutinized it, his eyebrows slightly raised.

Tianfeng Academy...

It seems to be an extraordinary place. The disciples they have tutored are all elites. Even the good-for-nothing ones could be reborn under the guidance of their powerful teachers.

Perhaps, there might be a way to cultivate without a spiritual root?

Thinking of this, Chen Fandao couldn't help but beam with joy, quickly fetching a small toolbox from under the bed.

Inside the toolbox were numerous bottles and jars from which Chen Fandao selected one.

"This should do," Chen Fandao nodded in approval.

A greenish viscous liquid flowed within the bottle, looking quite disgusting. However, the system had once mentioned that this fluid could resurrect the dead and mend bones—it could heal as long as the person was still breathing.

Yet at this moment, Lin Kai, who was standing by the side, suddenly widened his eyes, a puzzled look flashing across his face.

Why does this thing look so familiar?

"Is it the World Tree Essence? Why does this feel so much like what is written in the books?"

Chen Fan gently opened the bottle cap, and a rich life aura was released so strong that it seemed explosive, causing Lin Kai to be completely dumbfounded.

"It is indeed the World Tree Essence! The divine item that is touted to be capable of repairing the heavens and the earth is being used to save a little girl. Is this necessary?"

"Master! You're wasting a divine item! How could such a treasure be used to heal injuries!" Lin Kai shouted sorrowfully. Although he knew that his Master is invincible in the world and probably didn’t care about the World Tree Essence, but... he felt pained! This World Tree Essence could be exchanged for anything on the continent of Tianwu! No exceptions!

"The patient is resting, can you stop shouting?"

"What a waste of divine essence? It’s just a small ointment, aren't ointments meant for healing?!" Chen Fan turned his head and looked at Lin Kai with a displeased expression.

Lin Kai shuddered, instantly closing his mouth. What was he just doing? How could he dare to talk to his Master like this? How could he be so foolish?

Indeed, for a divine being like the Master, the World Tree Essence is just a small ointment! When did it become his turn to criticize?

"Master, I know I was wrong!" Lin Kai knelt on the ground with a thud and bowed heavily. At this time, he only hoped that the Master could forgive him.

"Alright, don't kneel. Go and catch a wild chicken for me, I want to eat one today." Chen Fan waved his hand. Lin Kai did not dare to say more, immediately got up and ran out.

"Dahei, Master said he wants a wild chicken, the kind that can be used for nourishment," Lin Kai anxiously said.

"By the way, Master is in a very bad mood right now."

Upon hearing this last sentence, the original languid Dahei instantly stood upright, and with a serious face, howled towards the monster forest beside him.

At this time, a golden lion was eating his meal with relish in the forest. However, hearing this roar, it immediately jumped up, not giving a damn about the meat in front of it.

The golden lion, without a word, directly jumped to another mountain.

In an instant, an intense aura of battle erupted in the forest, with a force so powerful that it cracked open the mountains.

Not long after, a golden lion came out carrying a peculiar giant rooster in its mouth.

Then, it threw the rooster towards the small Pavilion of Mortals, where it was smoothly caught by the dark one.

The golden lion in the forest respectfully said, "Dark Emperor, this is the Demon King Dragon Rooster. I hope the immortal one would be pleased."

Dark Emperor took a flippant glance at the golden lion and spoke across the air, "Job well done, I hope it makes my master feel a little better."

The golden lion instantly knelt down, exhibiting extreme submission.

As for Lin Kai, who was standing off to one side, he was already accustomed to such strange occurrences. He waved his hand and the corpse of the Dragon Rooster Demon King magically turned into an ordinary wild chicken, which he then carried back to his room.