After what felt like an eternity, Yang Chen's name was finally called.
"Yang Chen!"
He lifted his gaze, the weight of countless stares falling upon him. The murmurs and whispers from the crowd were impossible to ignore.
"That's Yang Chen? The orphan from the outskirts?"
"I heard his parents were mercenaries and died outside, looking for opportunities. He has no backing. No way he'd awaken anything worthwhile."
"He's probably just here to fill the numbers."
Yang Chen, however, remained unfazed. He clenched his fists lightly, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
"Here we go."
Without hesitation, he strode forward, his steps steady and confident. The onlookers grew silent, curious about what the seemingly unremarkable Yang Chen would awaken.
Principal Huang Bao's sharp eyes followed him closely, his expression unreadable.
"Step into the array," the principal commanded.
Yang Chen obeyed, taking his place at the center of the glowing formation. The swirling patterns on the ground pulsed in response, as if sensing his presence. The spiritual energy in the air grew heavier, an undeniable pressure weighing down on the field.
Yet, instead of fear, a small smirk crept onto Yang Chen's face.
"Let's see what fate has in store for me."
The principal raised his hand.
"Activate!"
The moment the command echoed, the Awakening Array flared to life. Arcs of spiritual light surged around him, forming a cyclone of golden energy.
Then, the sky darkened. Thick clouds roiled above, tendrils of lightning crackling through the heavens. A faint, golden radiance illuminated the storm, as if something divine was about to descend.
The ground trembled. The oppressive energy grew unbearable, making even the elders on the platform shift uncomfortably.
Then it happened.
A brilliant burst of golden light erupted from the array. A towering figure emerged, a faceless humanoid, bathed in ethereal gold. Its presence exuded an ancient and overwhelming aura, as though the heavens themselves acknowledged its existence.
Gasps echoed through the crowd.
"What in the world is that?"
"I've never seen a martial spirit like this!"
"Could it be a higher rank spirit?"
Before everyone could speculate any further. The faceless being hovered for only a moment, its presence seared into the memories of all who witnessed it. Then, without warning, the figure dimmed and dissolved, merging into Yang Chen's body.
But just as the process concluded, Yang Chen's eyes widened. A sudden, mechanical chime echoed in his mind.
[Ding...]
[Detecting Host...]
[Almighty Sect Master System Initiating…]
[Newbie Gift Pack Rewarded]
[Granting Supreme Martial Spirit]
[Granting Unparalleled Charm]
[Unlocking Sect Creation Authority]
More notifications flooded his consciousness, each one pounding into his mind like a bolt of lightning. The sheer volume of information caused his thoughts to spiral.
"What the fuck… what is this? A system?!"
But before he could comprehend it any further, his vision darkened. The overload was too much. His body swayed.
Thud.
Yang Chen collapsed, unconscious.
A collective gasp rang through the crowd as the vision didn't last long. The abrupt fainting only heightened the confusion and curiosity.
Even Principal Huang Bao's stern expression faltered. He stepped forward, examining the boy's unmoving figure with a rare flicker of concern.
"Unknown martial spirit of unknown level," he declared, his voice steady but uncertain.
"A phenomenon like this is rare to occur as there aren't many martial spirits left unexplored like this."
The students began to murmur even louder.
"Unknown level? What does that even mean?"
"Did the array fail, or was his spirit simply too weak or too powerful to comprehend?"
"Even the principal doesn't know the level. This is unheard of!"
Just then, a gravelly voice interrupted.
"The boy should be sent to the infirmary," said the Vice-Principal, an elderly man seated on the platform. His long white beard swayed gently as he stroked it, his eyes gleaming with intrigue.
"With such a celestial vision, it is clear his martial spirit cannot be of a low level. He will recover soon enough. We can get to know it then, continue the ceremony."
Principal Huang Bao nodded, though a shadow of concern lingered in his eyes. "Carry him away."
Two attendants rushed forward, carefully lifting Yang Chen's unconscious body and escorting him toward the school's infirmary.
As they disappeared from sight, the crowd continued to buzz with speculation.
"What kind of spirit could cause the heavens to tremble like that?"
"Perhaps a legendary 9-star spirit?"
"But if it were a 9-star, wouldn't it have been clearer? It seemed... different."
Luo Yanran, who had awakened the 7-star Tribulation Spirit Eagle, furrowed her brows. Though she had stood proudly before, a strange unease now settled over her.
"That pressure... it was strong. What exactly did he awaken?" she doubted.
The ceremony pressed on, but the awe and uncertainty left by Yang Chen's awakening lingered like a shadow over the field.
Meanwhile, in the school's infirmary, Yang Chen lay motionless. The unfamiliar yet soothing scent of medicinal herbs filled the air.
Then, without warning, his eyes snapped open.
A familiar mechanical chime echoed once more.
[System Activated.]
[Welcome, Host.]
[You have awakened the Almighty Sect Master System.]
[The Newbie Gift Pack is successfully claimed.]
A grin crept across Yang Chen's face. "System Introduce your functions."
[The Host can name and customize the sect of his preference. As you advance in your cultivation you can unlock new sect authorities. ]
[Each authority will give you a chance to summon sect elders according to your preferences. These summons will be from the past who are perished.]
[These summons will have the cultivation base one level lower to the host as the Sect Master and they will always be loyal to you.]
[Your destiny is now intertwined with the rise of a sect. Build, command, and conquer. The world awaits your ascension.]
A grin tugged at the corners of Yang Chen's lips.
"Then let's get started," he said. A grin crept across Yang Chen's face.
"Let's see just how almighty you really are."
Commanding system Yang Chen effortlessly navigated the Sect creation page. There were options like name, type, etc.
He first went to the type and explored the various options like Alchemy, Sword, Buddhist, etc. After watching many options he readily decided to go with maiden category. Selecting this type restricted him to only recruit female disciples.
After selection he thought sometime for a good name for the sect and came up with Celestial Maiden Sect. Without pondering over it he then turned towards sect symbol option and added his requirements.
Every sect member will have a unique glowing spirit mark on their glabella custom to their cultivation pathway. After completing these specifications he pressed the final confirmation.
The processing was completed effortlessly. with a single thought he then moved on to seeing his status by muttering "Status."
[Host: Yang Chen
Age: 18/72.
Cultivation Realm: None.
Qi: None.
Body: None.
Spirit: None.
Physique: Mortal.
Bloodline: Mortal.
Martial Spirit: Supreme Emperor Yang 9-Star. (Suppressed)
Spiritual Root: None.
Strength: Mortal.
Agility: Mortal.
Vitality: Mortal.
Spiritual Power: None.
Luck: Mortal.
Charm: Mahayana Realm. (Suppressed)
Cultivation Technique: None. (Choose to Begin)
Combat Techniques: None Acquired.
Movement Techniques: None Acquired.
System Skills: Insight Eye, Cuck Maker, Cum Monster, Cum Conqueror, Conception Control, Storage...expand for more.
Alias: Orphan, Transmigrator, Sect Master.
Sect: Celestial Maiden Sect.]