In the small, rundown Eternal Radiance Divine Sect, things had never been this lively.
Li Qingyu lounged on the sect's only clean bamboo chair, proudly watching his disciples... spend Azure Wind Sect's treasures like water.
Su Jian sat cross-legged, polishing his newly acquired fan—once a symbol of Azure Wind's pride, now etched with a new phrase by Li Qingyu:
'Azure Wind? More like Azure Whimper.'
Hu Daniu, dressed in his oversized spiritual robe, was practicing sword swings with a glowing spirit sword that was clearly too big for him.
"Elder Zhang, do you think this sword makes me look strong?" Hu Daniu grinned.
Elder Zhang, once a mighty elder of Azure Wind Sect, now cheerfully sipped soup with the sect's name crossed out and replaced by:
'Property of Eternal Radiance Sect's Soup Kitchen.'
"My boy," Elder Zhang said solemnly, "if you swing that any harder, you might accidentally shave your eyebrows."
Li Qingyu smiled, basking in the scene.
The best part? The system window popped up again.
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[System Passive Mission: Spread Sect Prestige Through... Creative Means]
- Current rumor progress: 30%.
- Hint: The more ridiculous the rumors, the more bonus prestige points.
- Side Reward: Sect Fame rises, chaos bonus activated.
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Li Qingyu flicked his sleeves.
"Alright, disciples. Today's sect training is… spreading rumors."
"Rumors?" they blinked.
Li Qingyu nodded. "We shall let the world know that we, the Eternal Radiance Divine Sect, once defeated the Azure Wind Sect using nothing but kitchen spoons, rotten radishes, and spiritual flatulence!"
"Spiritual what?" Ziyan blinked.
Su Jian immediately pulled out a scroll and began writing: 'Secret Art: Fart of the Radiant Dragon.'
Hu Daniu, rubbing his belly, added, "Master, should I add that we made Azure Wind Sect's elders beg us to stop... by offering their pants?"
Li Qingyu clapped. "Excellent spirit!"
Thus, the next day, the region was flooded with ridiculous tales.
"Did you hear? That little sect in the east defeated Azure Wind using only soup ladles!"
"No way! I heard they have a fart technique that made Azure Wind Sect's disciples pass out for three days straight!"
"Even their elder defected after tasting their spirit soup!"
The Azure Wind Sect was in chaos again.
Sect Master Han Feilong slammed his palm on the table. "Find me those rumor-spreading mongrels! I want them kneeling in front of me before sunset!"
Elder Luo tried to speak but couldn't hold back his own laughter. The entire sect was the laughing stock of the region now.
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Meanwhile, back at the Eternal Radiance Sect...
Li Qingyu checked his system window.
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[Sect Points Earned: +500 (Ridiculous Rumor Bonus)]
[Azure Wind Sect Chaos Level: 80%]
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Li Qingyu smirked.
"This is called psychological warfare. Let them stew in rage... the more they overreact, the bigger our harvest."
Su Jian clapped in admiration. "Master, should I also send them an invitation to our sect's upcoming 'Trash Sect Humiliation Festival'?"
Li Qingyu looked up at the sky dramatically.
"Yes. And make sure it says: 'Formal Robe Optional... since you might lose it anyway.'"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Elder Zhang, munching on melon seeds, chuckled. "Master... this old man really picked the right sect this time."
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Each Power Stone you give buys one spiritual chicken wing. Don't let our disciples starve on plain rice and regret.