The blank ancient scroll suddenly dissolved into countless specks of light.
In an instant, the radiant particles sank into Liu Hao's body.
At the same time, countless mysterious images appeared in his mind.
These images carried profound principles of yin and yang.
They depicted men and women in countless intertwined poses, seemingly ordinary yet perfectly aligned with the laws of heaven, radiating an incomprehensible aura.
Liu Hao
Strength: 64
Intelligence: 69
Politics: 57
Leadership: 61
Charm: 101
(All attributes +1)
Special Skill 1: Insightful Eye
Special Skill 2: Diamond-tier Technique — Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill (Level 1)
Strength +1
Special Skill 3: Supreme Divine Technique — The Yellow Emperor's Secret Art
All attributes +1
Liu Hao took a sharp breath after seeing his updated attributes.
A supreme divine technique!
This was the highest ranking the system currently recognized.
Cao Zhengchun had truly rendered a great service.
Liu Hao focused his attention as the system's voice continued.
System Notification:
The Yellow Emperor's Secret Art contains nine layers.
With the host's current attributes, the first layer has been unlocked.
Layer One — Imperial Bearing
Requirement: Command ten beauties.
Method:
Through the cultivation method of the Yellow Emperor's Secret Art, the balance of yin and yang between the host and ten enchanting women will strengthen the body and greatly enhance the five core attributes.
Charm +5
Strength +5
Intelligence +5
Politics +5
Leadership +5
Current Progress: 0 / 10
Requirement for companions:
Women with a charm value of at least 90.
"As expected of a supreme divine technique."
"It already increased my attributes just for unlocking it."
"But the requirements for cultivation are quite demanding."
Liu Hao sighed inwardly as he read the conditions.
The system snorted coldly.
"Did the host think supreme divine techniques grow like cabbages on the roadside?"
"The Yellow Emperor once gathered the most beautiful women in the world into his imperial harem before successfully cultivating this technique."
The system seemed slightly displeased that Liu Hao had obtained such a divine technique through Cao Zhengchun.
Its cold voice carried a faint hint of pride.
But realizing it had said too much, it abruptly stopped explaining.
"So it really was a technique cultivated by the Yellow Emperor."
Liu Hao's eyes shone with excitement.
Suddenly, a bold thought crossed his mind.
"The Yellow Emperor could only gather the beauties of his own era."
"But I have the Overlord System."
"If I obtain enough high-tier summoning cards, maybe I can collect the greatest beauties in history!"
He was deeply impressed by his own brilliance.
If he could gather three thousand beauties and cultivate the technique to the ninth layer…
Immortality and ascension might not be impossible.
But first—
He needed to conquer ten beauties with charm values above ninety.
Once the first layer was completed, all five attributes would increase by five points.
That alone would dramatically strengthen him.
Just as Liu Hao set this small goal for himself, a gentle voice sounded from outside the door.
"My lord… have you rested?"
The voice carried a hint of shyness.
It was Zhan Yun.
Liu Hao opened the door.
Outside stood the beautiful cook Zhan Yun, holding a small tray.
Several dishes rested on it.
"My lord worked hard today. Steward Cao ordered me to prepare ginseng chicken soup to nourish your body."
Zhan Yun carefully placed the tray on the table inside the room.
Then she looked at Liu Hao with quiet anticipation.
Only then did Liu Hao realize that night had already fallen.
His stomach growled loudly with hunger.
The supreme divine technique truly lived up to its name.
With the help of the system, Liu Hao had absorbed the technique almost instantly.
But in reality, several hours had already passed.
He had been so immersed that he completely lost track of time.
On the white porcelain plates were thin slices of meat arranged neatly.
The bowl of chicken soup was clear and fragrant, dotted with bright green scallions.
The aroma filled the room.
Looking at the carefully prepared meal from his beautiful cook, Liu Hao immediately began eating.
He devoured the food with great enthusiasm.
"Excellent."
"As expected of my talented Yun'er."
Liu Hao finished everything on the table and smacked his lips in satisfaction.
Zhan Yun giggled softly.
"It seems my lord was truly hungry. Was that enough?"
Hearing her lord praise her cooking, the tension in her chest finally eased.
"That's enough. I shouldn't eat too much at night."
Liu Hao spoke while swallowing the last slice of meat.
Zhan Yun suddenly burst into laughter but quickly covered her mouth in embarrassment.
She bowed her head respectfully.
Having only just become Liu Hao's maid, she was still unfamiliar with proper etiquette.
Laughing in front of her master was technically disrespectful.
If she had encountered a harsh master, she might have been scolded immediately.
But Liu Hao had no intention of blaming her.
Instead, he laughed.
"My beautiful cook's skills are even better than those of a five-star chef."
"My ancestors once served as imperial chefs in the palace," Zhan Yun said curiously.
"But my lord… what does 'five-star' mean?"
She tilted her head in confusion.
"It just means your cooking is very impressive."
As Liu Hao looked at Zhan Yun's graceful figure, a sudden thought flashed through his mind.
The Yellow Emperor's Secret Art required beauties with charm values above ninety.
Zhan Yun's charm was exactly ninety.
There was a saying—
Once people were full and warm, desires naturally followed.
Now that Liu Hao had eaten his fill, his gaze slowly drifted toward Zhan Yun's elegant body.
A faint golden glow flickered in his eyes.
His expression gradually changed.
Zhan Yun's tall and slender figure curved beautifully in all the right places.
Perhaps because she trained in martial arts with Zhan Zhao, her waist and hips formed an especially striking silhouette.
Her skin was smooth and fair like jade.
Even the simple green cloth dress she wore could not hide her beauty.
Such a woman naturally stirred feelings of affection.
"My lord… why are you looking at me like that?"
"If you're still hungry, I can prepare more food."
Zhan Yun lowered her head shyly and twisted the corner of her sleeve.
She had always been beautiful but had rarely appeared before strangers.
Being observed so intently by the man she admired made her cheeks flush bright red.
She looked like a glowing cloud in the evening sky.
Without realizing it, the Yellow Emperor's Secret Art began circulating naturally within Liu Hao's body.
His breathing slowly grew heavier.
The desire in his eyes was no longer hidden.
"Sit down."
Liu Hao gently commanded.
After she sat, he lifted her delicate chin with his fingers and smiled.
"There's no need to cook more."
"I can still satisfy my hunger."