The System’s Hidden Treasures 

Qin Chen moved swiftly through the sect, his mind racing with excitement and frustration in equal measure.

How could I have been so blind?

For hours, he had been searching for answers on how to increase his cultivation—only to realize that the solution had been in his hands all along.

The System Store.

The moment he was far enough from Elder Lan Yue's pavilion, he opened the interface.

[System Store – Fire-Attributed Treasures & Resources]

A massive list unfolded before him, displaying treasures, artifacts, and resources designed to enhance flame cultivation.

His golden eyes flickered, scanning through the options.

And then—

His breath hitched.

There it was.

[Scarlet Void Flame Essence] – 5,000 SP

A condensed core of pure flame energy, extracted from a Scarlet Void Beast. Absorbing it will grant an immediate surge of refined fire Qi, enhancing cultivation speed exponentially.

Qin Chen's pupils shrank slightly.

Something like this actually exists…?

Scarlet Void Beasts were legendary creatures said to dwell in the depths of volcanic realms, their bodies naturally exuding primal flame energy.

And this item… it wasn't just a resource—it was a direct shortcut to breaking through.

With this, he wouldn't have to hunt for flame energy or rely on weak environmental sources.

He could refine his Qi at insane speeds.

But then he saw the price.

5,000 SP

Qin Chen's excitement immediately cooled.

5,000 System Points.

He currently had…

50 SP.

A long sigh left his lips. "Of course."

Checking His Other Options

He continued scanning the list, looking for something cheaper but still useful.

[Molten Core Fruit] – 2,500 SPA rare fruit that boosts fire attribute Qi absorption for several days after consumption.[Inferno Jade Pellet] – 1,500 SPA high-tier pill that condenses fire Qi into the user's dantian, increasing cultivation speed.[Fire Spirit Stones] – 800 SP (per piece)A basic but reliable refinement resource used by fire cultivators in higher-level sects.

Even the cheapest option was far beyond what he had.

Unlocking the Missions Tab

Damn it… I need more points.

Qin Chen's gaze hardened as he opened the System Menu, scrolling through the available features.

For a moment, his eyes flicked over something that had been grayed out before.

But now, it was glowing faintly.

[Missions Tab: Unlocked]

His breath caught.

Missions?

He tapped the tab, and instantly, a new golden screen unfolded before him.

[Missions Tab]- Level 1

Daily Missions (Tasks that refresh every 24 hours.)

*- Defeat a fellow disciple in battle (50 SP)

*- Train for at least 4 hours (25 SP)

*- Meditate on the Dao (25 SP)

Combat Missions (Earn rewards for fighting stronger opponents.)

*- Defeat an opponent one stage above you (100 SP)

*- Defeat an opponent two stages above you (250 SP)

*- Defeat an opponent three stages above you (500 SP)

*- Defeat an opponent four or more stages above you (1,000+ SP)

Trial Missions (Special event-based tasks.)

*- Perform within the top 10 of the Outer Sect Trial (??? SP Reward)

*- Place 1st in the Outer Sect Trial (??? SP Reward + ??? Item Reward)

Ding!

[You have defeated Qi Refinement Stage 8 Xu Yang and received 250 SP)

Qin Chen's eyes widened.

So this is how I can farm System Points.

His lips curled into a smirk.

This changes everything.

If he defeated opponents stronger than himself, he could earn massive rewards.

And if he placed high in the trial, there were even mystery rewards waiting for him.

His heartbeat quickened.

This meant he already had a way forward.

He clenched his fists.

There were two full days before the trial.

That was more than enough time to:

Hunt down a few opponents, complete Daily and Combat Missions, and earn enough points to buy a flame cultivation resource.

His golden eyes burned as he clenched his fists.

Then let's do exactly that.

Tomorrow, he would find opponents, fight, and push his limits further.

And when the trial arrived—

He would be unstoppable.

Qin Chen stood beneath the dim lantern light, his golden eyes gleaming as he scrolled through his System Interface.

Ding!

[Missions Tab – Level 1]

System Mission rewards will increase as the host's cultivation progresses.

Future breakthroughs into major realms will yield greater SP gains.

His fingers tightened slightly.

This meant that right now, the best way to farm System Points was through combat missions.

Ding!

Current SP: 300

Next Major Purchase Goal: [Scarlet Void Flame Essence] – 5,000 SP

Primary Method of Earning: Combat Missions

Combat Missions:

Defeat an opponent one stage above you → 100 SPDefeat an opponent two stages above you → 250 SPDefeat an opponent three stages above you → 500 SPDefeat an opponent four or more stages above you → 1,000+ SP

Qin Chen's mind calculated the best route.

Qi Refinement Stage 6. That meant:

If he defeats a Stage 7 opponent → 100 SP.If he defeats a Stage 8 opponent → 250 SP.If he defeats a Stage 9 opponent → 500 SP.

He had already beaten Xu Yang (Stage 8), earning 250 SP.

He needed more.

His lips curled into a smirk.

Instead of hunting people down one by one, he needed to bring them to him.

Qin Chen strode toward the sect's battle arena, his presence turning heads as he passed through the courtyards.

By now, word had spread of his battle with Xu Yang.

Some looked at him with curiosity, others with skepticism.

"That's him… the guy with the Fire Dao Body."

"He's still only at Stage 6. What's so special about him?"

"Maybe Xu Yang underestimated him?"

Qin Chen ignored them, his goal set.

The sect's outer battle arena was a large, open-air stone coliseum, surrounded by torch-lit seating and a large dueling platform at its center.

Several disciples were already sparring, while others watched or gambled on the fights.

Qin Chen walked straight onto the stone platform—his golden eyes sweeping over the crowd.

Then, his voice rang out.

"I, Qin Chen, openly challenge any outer sect disciple in the Qi Refinement Realm who wishes to test their strength against me!"

For a moment—silence.

Then the arena exploded into murmurs.

"What?!"

"Is he serious? He's challenging anyone?"

"After all that hype, and he's still at Stage 6? He's asking for a beating!"

Some laughed outright. Others looked intrigued.

But one thing was certain—the challenge had been made.

The first challenger immediately stepped forward—a Qi Refinement Stage 5 cultivator eager to make a name for himself.

He smirked, rolling his shoulders. "Let's see what all the fuss is about, genius."

Qin Chen's eyes remained cold.

The fight lasted five seconds.

The moment the opponent rushed forward, Qin Chen sidestepped, grabbed his wrist, and delivered a single Hell Flame Fist to the stomach.

Boom!

The disciple flew backward, crashing outside the arena.

Ding!

Combat Mission Completed!

Defeated a Qi Refinement Stage 5 opponent – Earned 50 SP!

Total SP: 300 → 350 SP

The crowd fell silent.

Then a second opponent jumped in—Qi Refinement Stage 6.

This time, the disciple tried to use a movement technique, darting around Qin Chen in an attempt to strike from a blind spot.

Qin Chen barely moved—his fist lashed out like a whip, colliding with the opponent mid-step.

A dull crack echoed.

The second disciple collapsed, gasping for breath.

Ding!

Combat Mission Completed!

Defeated a Qi Refinement Stage 6 opponent – Earned 50 SP!

Total SP: 350 → 400 SP

The crowd was no longer laughing.

The first two fights had been too fast, too decisive.

Then, a new challenger stepped forward.

Luo Jian – Qi Refinement Stage 7.

He wasn't like the others—his stance was solid, his eyes sharp.

"You're strong, but I want to see if you can handle someone with real combat experience."

Qin Chen's lips curled. "Come."

The fight began.

Luo Jian used Wind-Affinity Movement, his footwork fluid and unpredictable.He struck out with sharp, precise attacks, using airborne techniques to try and catch Qin Chen off guard.

But Qin Chen was too fast.

Even as Luo Jian's attacks lashed toward him like blades of wind, Qin Chen moved with perfect timing—dodging by mere inches.

And then—

Boom!

A single counter-strike with Hell Flame Fist—this time full-powered.

Luo Jian's body convulsed mid-air before he collapsed onto the arena floor, unable to move.

Ding!

Combat Mission Completed!

Defeated a Qi Refinement Stage 7 opponent – Earned 100 SP!

Total SP: 400 → 500 SP

The arena was completely silent now.

No one was mocking him anymore.

Before Qin Chen could step down, another voice rang out.

"That's enough playing around."

A new figure stepped onto the platform.

He was tall, his aura sharp and overwhelming—a Qi Refinement Stage 9 cultivator.

The crowd held their breath.

"If you really think you're strong, fight me."

Qin Chen's eyes flickered with interest.

This… might be interesting.