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Days left before the sect's martial and alchemy competition: 165 days

Days have passes and yet Long Bai never stepped out of his hut. This situation was not alarming since he eats the food the children beings every time. It is just that the kids were anxious that he will fail in his endeavors. Just a day ago, they heard a small explosion coming from his hut. Although the village checked and confirmed his safety, it was not as satisfying as seeing him in person.

Inside the hut, metals such as copper, silver and gold seemed to be scattered around however at another glance, the form a network of patterns. These metals were painted on a flat board with a circular cut. With the simple design, Bai was able to successfully create a stationary core- forming array. Unlike the arrays used by the sect which can be carried from place to place, Bai's version was more simple since he lacked the abundance of materials. After trying to put a red shard into the source pit, the array began to glow but because there was no living being to stimulate its essence aptitude, the shard was not consumed. Before he can finally try it out with the children, he first made a platform that covered the inscription patterns which is where the person in question would stand. Although the design was too simplistic, he can guarantee that it will work just fine. The only problem is that they don't have the crystal that can assess the core grade developed, well, Long Bai is an exception since he can use his system.

It was after lunch that Long Bai called for the village chief, Fang Shanyuan. This is the moment when this village will be able to change their fortune. As long as the next generation will become a cultivator, strengthening the village will be more attainable. Fourty years from now, the place will reach its peak and the people will be singing Long Bai's name as the founder of the city later to be known as White Dragon city but of course, its a story for another time. The place where he is now will be developed into a holy shrine where awakening ceremonies would take place and the city's martial art will become one of the strongest martial skill in the Independent Union (the five sects in the scattered islands where the six star school belongs). One was with the sword which rules speed and critical strikes while the city's martial arts focuses on toughness. These two skills that Bai passed on will later become the most revered skills in the Union islands.

"Village chief, I made an array that would be able to awaken the essence core of your children. With this, you will be able to establish a strong generation who would be able to support you in managing this place. How about we call the children here and have them proceed with the ritual?"

Fang Shangyuan was flabbergasted by Long Bai's words that he wasn't able to move for a minute. After regaining his wits, tears fell from his eyes and bowed deeply before Long Bai.

"I swear upon the heavens that I will devote this place for you master. From now on, this village's name will only reflect your name until the end of time. Our children, and the children of the next generations will know your benevolence and whoever will try to defame your name will become this people's enemy!"

Long Bai was surprised by the sudden declaration of Fang Shangyaun. Never did Long Bai know that putting up a core- forming platform was like establishing a sect or a clan. In the chief's eyes, Long Bai became an immortal whom they all should worship.

"Please, village chief, stand. Instead, go and assemble the people and children for the ritual."

"Ah. yes! Yes master! Your words are my command!"

Hearing those words were unusual for Long Bai but then he didn't bother fixing it since its nothing major. That's what he thought.

After waiting for an hour inside the hut, he started to hear a crowd's voice in front of his place. Just as he set out of the hut, he was greeted by all villagers, altogether bowing so intensely to him.

"WE GREET THIS VILLAGE'S NEWFOUND MASTER! LONG LIVE MASTER LONG BAI!!!"

Then there was silence. The other members of the sect who saw what's happening were also stupefied with the situation. Upon learning of what Long Bai did, even more astounded reaction came out of their faces. They know that array platforms are from the mainland and since Long Bai was able to make one, they had suspected that he's from such place. Now, because everyone was bowing deeply, they almost gave in also in the idea of bowing until they heard Long Bai's words.

"Please, stand. You need not to do such gesture before me."

One brave person ask a question in return. "Then master, how shall we express our deepest thanks?"

Everyone started to make noise while trying to figure out the answer by themselves. Long Bai even heard some words like "maybe even lower" or "raise both hands while the head is still on the ground" and such. Before everything goes out of control, Long Bai interrupted and redirected the topic to the main concern.

"Ahem.. That's not what I meant. I ask you to rise instead. For now, we will be conducting the ritual for your children. On this day, this village will gain young cultivators. I address the young ones that whatever the result of your awakening, don't forget to devote your strength to the development and betterment of this village. Before we proceed, I ask the children to give your oath to the heavens. Remember that once you say your oath, you can't break it or else the heavens will punish you."

Gasps were heard from the cultivators as they knew what a heavenly oath means. This means that they need to stay true to their words and that betraying it is going against the heavens. However, to the villagers and the children, saying such oath was a previlage. This means that such oath would only take effect when they will become a cultivator and by saying it, it means that they are given the chance to become part of the cultivation world. Without hesitation, all children who were taught by Long Bai stood firm and swore their oath in front of their master. In the future, these children will become the foundation of the future White Dragon city.

"Very well said. Now one after the other, you will enter this hut and receive your ritual. Let's start!"

[Meng

Age: 9