New Labour force

Lady Luck was smiling on him.

Not only would the players work tirelessly for the sect, but now, their efforts would also directly fuel his cultivation?

This was broken. Absolutely broken.

Of course, outwardly, He Yiming maintained his usual air of unshakable calm.

"System, check my current luck points," he asked, already anticipating the answer.

[101 Points]

A slow grin tugged at the corner of his lips. All of it. Every bit of luck the players had unknowingly farmed now rested in his hands.

He Yiming didn't hesitate. With a wave of his sleeve, he addressed the gathered disciples.

"You've all worked hard for the sect, slaying War Hunchback Beasts and proving your dedication. As your sect master, I am pleased." His voice carried just the right mix of solemn authority and magnanimous generosity.

"As a reward, I shall now pass down an official cultivation technique of our sect."

Silence fell. Eyes widened. Even the most distracted players snapped to attention.

"The Azure Emperor Eternal Body,a technique to temper your physique."

The moment his words dropped, He Yiming activated Heaven's Mandate, imprinting the technique's method directly into their minds.

Darkness.

Every single player felt their vision go black.

Then, a majestic cyan figure appeared in their consciousness, moving through each form of the Azure Emperor Immortal Body with fluid, divine precision.

Some players instantly grasped the technique, their bodies reflexively mimicking the movements. Others… not so much.

One poor soul muttered, "Wait, wait, again! My brain lagged!"

Another: "Bro, why is my arm doing something completely different from what I'm telling it to?"

It took a full hour before the majority finally opened their eyes,and when they did, their bodies pulsed with energy.

Their muscles felt denser, their bones sturdier, their blood surging with newfound strength.

"Ahhh! I feel the brain juices!"

"The Azure Emperor Immortal Body! Are you telling me we started with such a god-tier technique?"

"No wonder Brother Ming is so OP…"

Excitement buzzed through the crowd, but He Yiming wasn't finished. He had one more surprise for them.

With a flick of his hand

Ding!

[Sect Redemption System Unlocked!]

[Disciples may now access the Sect Redemption Interface to exchange contribution points for rewards!]

A holographic screen once again flashed before them.

"Wait, wait, wait—what?!"

The players scrambled to click at the interface, eyes glued to the new feature.

For now, only one item was available:

[1 point Body Forging Realm Cultivation → 200 Contribution Points]

Description:

[Body Forging Realm Stage 1 → Stage 2 = 1 point]

[Stage 2 → Stage 3 = 2 points]

[Stage 9 → Stage 10 = 9 points]

[Peak of Stage 10 = 10 points]

"Hold up, we have to buy our level-ups?"

"No passive EXP from grinding? We actually have to purchase cultivation improvements?!"

"This feels like a pay-to-win game… but we can't even pay with real money!"

Some cursed. Some laughed. Some immediately started strategizing.

Beef Noodle, of course, led the charge.

"Who cares?! That for the poor to worry about,I'm spending 200 contribution points right now!"

The moment he confirmed the transaction, a powerful surge of cultivation energy coursed through his body, elevating him to the second stage of the Body Forging Realm.

"I AM INEVITABLE!"

With an over-the-top battle cry, he charged straight down the mountain.

Five minutes later

"Damn it…"

Beef Noodle trudged out of the Hall of Resurrection, looking thoroughly defeated. His cultivation had reset back to Stage 1.

At least the Azure Emperor Immortal Body's effects remained. Small victories.

Meanwhile, He Yiming watched the chaos unfold with a barely concealed smirk.

These were his disciples.

No, wait. His workers.

Their efforts would continuously feed him karmic luck. If they killed two War Hunchback Beasts, they'd gain 200 contribution points, and he'd gain 2 points of luck.

Then, when they spent those 200 contribution points to level up, he'd only need to invest 1 luck point to reset it.

One in, one out. 100% profit.

His cultivation? Destined to skyrocket.

Still, he kept his face serene as he spoke again.

"Seeing your dedication, I am pleased. Therefore, all areas are now open."

A hushed murmur rippled through the players.

"The entire mountain range is vast, teeming with War Hunchback Beasts, and you have only scratched the surface. Now, go forth and sharpen your skills."

Ding!

[Friendly Reminder: Contribution Points are permanent. Players may accumulate them for future use!]

"All areas are open?! That means we can go anywhere!"

"Bro, you realize if we run into two beasts at once, we're dead, right?"

"Wait, contribution points are permanent? Does that mean they'll be useful for future updates too?!"

As excitement reached its peak, He Yiming waved a hand dismissively.

"Go, disciples."

And, in his heart, he added "Good luck, part-timers."