Investment Return System, Start by taking Demon Empress as a Disciple

Chapter 1: The Saint Master System, Becoming Stronger by Taking Disciples

In the dense jungle of the Void Mountain, danger lurked everywhere with ferocious beasts roaming about. Whether they were humans or demons, all regarded the Void Mountain as a treacherous land. Yet, at this moment, a grand palace stood proudly halfway up the mountain, emitting an ancient aura that compelled people to bow in worship at just a single glance.

Calling it the residence of an immortal would not be an exaggeration!

Above the palace's entrance, there hung a simple plaque with two characters inscribed: "天道" (Heavenly Dao), as if encompassing the profound mysteries of the three thousand Great Dao.

Within dozens of miles surrounding the grand palace in the Void Mountain, not a single ferocious beast dared to approach.

Inside the palace, a young man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes sat on the main seat with a distressed look on his face.

"System, is there really no room for negotiation when it comes to moving out?" Chen Daoxuan asked, furrowing his brow.

"This desolate place is just no good! Even if I wait for another ten or a hundred years, I'm afraid I won't get any disciples at all!" He complained once again, questioning the system.

Chen Daoxuan was not born in this world. After crossing over into this world, he obtained a protagonist's standard item from the novels of his previous life: a system!

[The Saint Master System]

In simple terms, as long as he took in disciples, he could become stronger. However, the system provided him with this Heavenly Dao Grand Palace located in the wilderness, where not even a wild beast could be seen on ordinary days, let alone people!

Fortunately, as long as he was within this grand palace, he was invincible, nearly an all-powerful being, and could not even die of hunger.

The range of this effect extended to a radius of five thousand meters around the grand palace.

"If things don't work out, why don't you just send me a disciple?" Chen Daoxuan grumbled as the system remained silent for a long time.

Although within the grand palace's range, he was an all-powerful, supreme existence, the moment he stepped beyond this range, he was just an ordinary mortal. He had been in this world for more than three months now, but he hadn't seen any living creatures, not even wild beasts!

At present, all he could see on the system panel was an initial mission.

[Initial Mission]

[Acquire a disciple with a talent of Saint Rank or above to receive the initial gift package.]

"Forget it, at least I won't starve or age here. I'll just wait patiently!" Chen Daoxuan sighed.

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"Aren't you afraid of the revenge of my Leng Family!?"

Leng Yanran's eyebrows were tightly knitted as she continued to evade the pursuit of three Profound Realm cultivators within the mountainous forest.

With her strength at the Void Sky Realm, escaping from the hands of Profound Realm experts was already a difficult feat. She had initially thought that hiding in the Void Mountain would make the trio give up, but to her dismay, they showed no sign of retreat.

Even though she was hailed as the most outstanding genius in the past millennium in the Moro Kingdom, possessing talents at the Saint Rank, she found herself in a terribly sorry state, being relentlessly chased by these three Profound Realm experts.

"Hehe, Leng Family's little miss, truly deserving of her Saint Rank talents, enduring against the three of us for so long," a middle-aged man among the pursuers said, stroking his beard with a playful smile.

"Unfortunately, you're still too green. If we were to give you five more years, the three of us might not be able to defeat you," another person added. "In fact, you might even cause our demise instead!"

The assassin with an elder-like appearance grinned wickedly. "Hehe, such a prodigy will meet her end today in my hands, Liao Lao San. The thought alone makes me shiver with excitement!"

The plump man beside him seemed even more excited, continuously gesturing with his hands to cast spells, attempting to hinder Leng Yanran's escape.

"Second Brother, let me have some fun first before we kill her," he said eagerly. "It would be a shame to kill such a beauty directly."

The last person licked his lips, his eyes filled with desire as he gazed at Leng Yanran.

One must understand that Leng Yanran was not only Moro Nation's top genius but also unparalleled in her appearance, captivating numerous cultivators and outstanding individuals. Yet, she remained indifferent to all of their advances.

As for the threat Leng Yanran posed to them, the trio didn't take it seriously at all. If they didn't have absolute certainty, they wouldn't dare to lay their hands on a genius from the prestigious Leng Family.

"Damn it, it's been so long already. Why hasn't the family sent reinforcements yet?"

Leng Yanran felt both anger and shame listening to the trio's words. Deep down, she also worried about her family. If these three dared to pursue her so relentlessly, there must be some trouble within the Leng Family!

At this point, she no longer wasted time arguing with the trio and focused all her strength on escaping deeper into the Void Mountain. This place was an ominous land, where not only Profound Realm cultivators but even Mahayana Realm powerhouses dared not set foot casually.

Now, she could only gamble!

After a long while, Leng Yanran swallowed the last Spirit Replenishment Pill she had left, her face displaying a bitter smile. She never expected that the once exalted genius of the Moro Kingdom would meet her end like this.

Thinking back to the vulgar words the three men had uttered earlier, Leng Yanran had already made up her mind. If there was no possibility of escape after her spiritual energy was depleted, she could only choose to end her life.

"Hehe, why aren't you running anymore? Allow my dear Liao Lao San to have some fun, and I'll spare you, how about that?" The pursuer saw Leng Yanran halt in her tracks, his face leering, and his lips licking in a lascivious smile.

However, Leng Yanran remained silent this time, her gaze coldly fixed on the three men, her silver teeth grinding audibly. With no hope of escape, she immediately raised her pristine palm, gathering her spiritual energy, intending to crush her own heart meridian!

Her actions showed no hesitation, leaving the three men chasing her secretly amazed at Leng Yanran's state of mind. Only the third man sighed regretfully, relieved that their mission was accomplished. After returning and collecting the reward, he could indulge himself to his heart's content!

Suddenly!

Everyone's eyes widened in disbelief!

The expected scene of Leng Yanran's demise did not unfold. Instead, a peculiarly dressed young man appeared, standing before Leng Yanran, holding her jade-like hand.

"Huh?"

"Who are you?"

The leading old man furrowed his brow and questioned. He hadn't seen how the youth appeared, but from his aura, he seemed as ordinary as a mortal.

"I am Leng Yanran of the Moro Kingdom. As long as the young master is willing to help, my Leng Family will surely offer a generous reward!" Leng Yanran's eyes lit up as if she had found a lifeline, immediately seeking assistance from the young man who had suddenly appeared.

However, the youth seemed entirely oblivious to their words. Seeing that Leng Yanran had abandoned her intention to seek death, he let go of her hand. He then proceeded to scrutinize her with excitement, nodding in approval from time to time.

"Tsk, waited so long, but it's finally...! Today, I won't let you escape no matter what!"

The newcomer was none other than Chen Daoxuan. Just when he was about to continue his plan of lying down for a nap, he received a prompt from the system that a genius who met the disciple requirements had appeared within his range.