Battle Through the Heavens.
Jia Ma Empire.
Yunlan Mountain, Yunlan Sect.
The Yunlan Sect was once a super sect that dominated the world of Battle Through the Heavens, and could be considered a hegemon across the continent—so powerful that even the Jia Ma Empire dared not go against it!
Although it had now declined, its overall strength was still not to be underestimated. It remained the number one sect in the Jia Ma Empire!
The Yunlan Sect stood proudly atop Yunlan Mountain, and took its name from this very location.
Mist winds around the entire mountain, multicolored clouds light up the sky, and amidst the clouds only the lush green of towering trees could be seen. Wisps of bluish smoke rise, adding to the air of mystery. The whole scene resembled a paradise on earth!
Parting the mist, one could see a massive plaza, entirely paved with huge, uniform stone slabs.
Looking around the plaza, there were no fewer than a thousand people gathered!
These were all the core disciples of the Yunlan Sect, as well as inner and outer sect disciples.
"Why are so many people gathered here? Is something big happening today?" one confused disciple asked.
"No one told you? Today is the assessment for outer sect disciples!"
"Oh, so it's the outer sect disciple assessment. But what does that have to do with us inner sect disciples?"
A disciple sneered, "Heh! You're being too shallow. Do you really think just a regular outer sect assessment would draw such a crowd?"
"Oh? Then what else is going on?"
"It's not just any outer sect assessment. From what I know, those who pass today will be promoted to inner sect disciples."
"And those who perform exceptionally well may even be personally accepted as disciples by the elders or the sect master!"
"Hiss—" A disciple sucked in a breath of cold air and said, "To be accepted by an elder or the sect master... that's an instant rise in status within the sect!"
"Really? Then maybe I have a shot!" one disciple shouted excitedly.
Many outer sect disciples were unusually excited upon hearing this news!
Some of them had already squeezed through the crowd to line up at the center of the plaza, secretly planning how they'd showcase themselves later.
They were eagerly awaiting the start of the assessment, hoping to make a strong impression—perhaps even catch the eye of an elder or the sect master!
To become the disciple of an elder or the sect master meant access to cultivation resources and status far beyond that of ordinary disciples!
At this moment, a young man named Lin Fan, blending in with the crowd, silently watched all of this unfold.
He was not from this world—he had come from the Blue Planet, but by a twist of fate, he had transmigrated into this world of Battle Through the Heavens.
This world of Battle Through the Heavens.
What's more, the person whose body he now inhabited had the exact same name—and even looked about 70% similar!
Lin Fan felt bitter inside.
He had crossed over only to become a lowly outer sect disciple. His talent wasn't anything special either. Every day he worked as a gatekeeper or did odd jobs. His cultivation resources were pitifully scarce. Life held no promise.
Others who transmigrated got cheat abilities, magical systems, divine pills, and whatnot.
Why was he the only one who got absolutely nothing?!
Did I cross over just to suffer in silence?
Lin Fan couldn't help but complain in his heart.
He had read the original story. According to the plot, it wouldn't be long before Xiao Yan would come to Yunlan Sect to find that Nalan Yanran and fulfill their three-year promise.
With his overwhelming strength, Xiao Yan would leave the Yunlan Sect in ruins.
Many disciples here would become mere cannon fodder. Against the combat power of a Dou Zong* expert, even a stray wave of battle aura would be enough to kill them on the spot.
[*Dou Zong is a cultivation realm in the world of Battle Through the Heavens]
Lin Fan needed to find a way to grow stronger.
Since he didn't have any system or cheat, he'd have to rely on himself!
He absolutely didn't want to get accidentally killed like a background character—it just wasn't worth it.
With his current cultivation level, he was nothing in the eyes of Dou Huang or Dou Zong experts.
As he looked at this magnificent sect, Lin Fan sighed in his heart.
"Soon, Xiao Yan will arrive and use his ultimate technique, Buddha's Fury Lotus Flame, to blow this sect to bits."
"What a shame. Such an imposing sect will eventually become nothing but dust scattered across heaven and earth."
"In the end, it's Yunlan Sect's own fault. Still, it's a pity."
But no matter what, for now this place—the Yunlan Sect—was the best place to be. After all, it was still the number one sect in the Jia Ma Empire.
There simply wasn't a second Yunlan Sect in the entire empire. Compared to other places, staying here was still the best option.
Although cultivation resources were limited, they were still better than most sects.
Moreover, the former sect master Yun San was supposedly at the half-step Dou Zong realm. That was terrifying strength!
In Lin Fan's mind, since he had transmigrated, he might as well leave things to fate.
Since he was here, he might as well settle down.
That didn't mean he would waste his life loafing around—he still needed to improve his cultivation.
Honestly improving his strength was more important than anything else. Only then would he have a foothold in this world.
And just then—
A mechanical voice echoed in Lin Fan's mind!
[Ding! Host meets the activation condition!]
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on activating the Sign-In System!]