All my disciples have the potential to become emperors.

"System, today's sign-in."

[Successful sign-in, reward of 500 years of cultivation]

Lu Changsheng rubbed his head helplessly, saying, "It's been over 20 years now, with daily sign-ins and cultivation rewards. Doesn't this system have any other functions?"

When he first arrived in this world and learned he had awakened the system, Lu Changsheng had been excited, thinking he could reach the pinnacle of the immortal path and dominate the ages.

But who knew that for over 20 years, this system would only allow daily sign-ins, with each reward being cultivation.

Day after day, year after year.

Lu Changsheng had become numb to it.

He was even less clear about his own level of strength.

As if understanding Lu Changsheng's frustration, the system explained.

[Host triggering the main questline has not yet been detected. No other functions available at this time.]

"Then can't you remind me how to trigger the main questline?"

[The secret cannot be revealed.]

"..."

Desperately, Lu Changsheng picked up his paintbrush and sketched a painting of a sword immortal dancing on the desk. This was Lu Changsheng's daily routine. Since he received daily rewards for his cultivation, he didn't need to cultivate on his own.

With nothing to do,

he could only plant willow trees, raise chickens, paint a few pictures, and write a few words...

At worst, he would practice making some elixirs and delve into formations...

When Lu Changsheng finished the final stroke...

Ding!

A bell rang out in the space.

Lu Changsheng looked up and said, "Today seems to be the day the Cangdao Academy accepts new students..."

He thought for a moment, and since he had nothing else to do, he decided to go out for a walk and take a look.

With that, Lu Changsheng put down his brush and vanished in a wisp of smoke.

After a while, the bird in the garden flapped its flaming wings and approached the painting, its eyes fixed on the swordsman dancing with a sword. The sword immortal in the painting seemed to move, and then, wisps of sword energy shot out from it!

For a moment, the entire garden was ablaze with sword energy, crisscrossing and cleaving the air!

The bird's eyes widened in shock, and it flapped its wings and retreated, flames igniting on its wings, as if trying to block the terrifying sword energy.

In an instant.

The flames were instantly shattered by the sword energy, but the momentum continued unabated, slashing straight towards the bird!

At this moment, a nearby willow tree unexpectedly stretched out its branches, completely blocking the sword energy.

"Little bird, don't be so reckless in the future. Although this painting is a casual creation, the artistic conception within it is beyond your current ability to grasp."

With that, the willow tree fell silent.

The bird's eyes showed dejection, as if agreeing with the tree's words. It took a deep look at the scroll on the table and retreated.

...

Cangdao Academy.

Countless powerful figures emerged from it. The Southern Territory recognized a place for preaching.

It maintains aloofness and does not participate in any conflicts between sects or aristocratic families.

It also does not profit from the dynastic holy land.

All who enter the Cangdao Academy are treated equally, whether they are descendants of the emperor, princes, or descendants of aristocratic families.

Here, only strength is considered.

This is why the Cangdao Academy stands out.

At this moment, at the academy's gate,

dozens of young men stood.

These individuals had passed the academy's assessments and were ultimately accepted.

Next, the academy elders would recruit them as disciples.

Once they were noticed by the elders, their future was limitless.

They were the prodigies coveted by aristocratic families and dynasties.

Each of these young men's eyes was filled with excitement, hoping to be accepted as a disciple by the elders. "There are quite a few promising young talents this year."

"Yeah, I heard the direct descendants of the four major families in Tianyuan City are here too."

"Haha, then we'll have to choose carefully. Maybe the inheritance will be passed down to someone."

"It's not that easy. Even if the talent is there, we have to consider their character. We can't just pass the legacy on casually."

"That's right."

At this moment, the elders all looked behind them and saw a young man in a blue robe slowly approaching.

One elder frowned and asked, "Why is he here?"

Some deacons looked bewildered.

Clearly they didn't recognize the young man.

So they asked, "Elder, is this man from the academy?"

One elder, with a complicated look in his eyes, said, "Yes and no, he's from Caotang."

"Caotang?!"

Countless people were surprised.

Of course, some also looked bewildered, clearly knowing nothing about Caotang.

The Tibetan Dao Academy is divided into the Martial Academy and the Confucian Academy.

But besides these two academies, there's another force.

Caotang!

It could be said that Caotang wasn't under the jurisdiction of the academy, yet it enjoyed access to its resources.

This puzzled everyone, but under the Dean's pressure, no one dared to speak openly.

Now, Caotang has changed hands, and it hasn't accepted any new disciples in decades.

In the entire Caotang, there was only Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng was usually very low-key, rarely leaving the house, which made people forget that he even existed in Caotang!

So it's understandable that some people were unaware of Caotang's existence. Lu Changsheng walked up to the elders, chuckled, and bowed, saying, "Changsheng greets the elders."

"Lu Changsheng, what are you doing here today?"

"I've never seen you here on previous disciple-recruiting days."

Lu Changsheng shook his head. "I was just bored, so I came out to see the academy's enrollment. I have no intention of accepting any disciples. Elders, please don't bother with me."

Boring...

The elders shook their heads helplessly. This kid, possessing the academy's resources but unwilling to accept disciples, was truly...

After all, the academy was a force, and they took pride in accepting disciples and teaching. Lu Changsheng's behavior left them with no recourse. One of the older elders said with a look of disappointment, "As a member of the academy, it's your responsibility to spread the gospel throughout the land. Why don't you want to accept a disciple, or bring fresh blood to the Thatched Cottage?"

Lu Changsheng spread his hands and said, "I can't even understand cultivation myself, so why bother others? Besides, teaching a disciple is exhausting. I'm having fun on my own, so why bother?"

"But you're taking up academy resources, so how can you not preach?"

"As the owner of the Thatched Cottage, even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about the future of the Thatched Cottage!"

Seeing the elders begin to offer earnest advice, Lu Changsheng felt a headache.

Just as he was about to say something, a voice in his head abruptly interrupted him.

[Host has triggered a quest. Please go to Tianyuan City to accept a disciple.]

[Name: Ye Qiubai]

[Talent: SSS-level]

[Qualifications: Clear Sword Heart, Hunyuan Sword Body, Emperor-like Form]

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng vanished from the spot, leaving only a single sentence. "Elder, I'm going to Tianyuan City to pick up my apprentice. You guys continue!"

The elders were left stunned.

Didn't this kid say he couldn't even understand cultivation and didn't want to delay others?

Didn't he say he was tired of teaching apprentices?

I don't believe you!

Besides, there are so many talented people here, why did you insist on going to Tianyuan City?

All the talented people from Tianyuan City's families are here!