The afternoon sun bathed the Xuanling Sect courtyard in a warm glow. Xuán Wèi hovered silently above, his system interface flickering with anticipation. The disciples were still busy assisting villagers, mediating disputes, and maintaining order. Each movement, each word, each action was a calculated contribution to reputation points — the unseen metric that would determine the sect's growth.
**[System]: Reputation points requirement at 95%… approaching completion.]
Xuán Wèi's lips curved into a confident smirk. "Just a little more finesse… and the sect will finally shine in the eyes of the outside world."
Final Push for Reputation
He orchestrated subtle scenarios to maximize their impact:
A villager struggled to carry a heavy load; Yien appeared at the perfect moment, helping without a word, impressing everyone around.
Ling Wei guided a group of children through a minor hazard, her calm authority radiating discipline and care.
Huo Lan strategically positioned the disciples to protect villagers from falling debris, their synchronized actions displaying discipline, power, and cohesion.
Xuán Wèi observed each act carefully. Every small success nudged the reputation meter closer to completion.
[System]: Reputation points requirement — 100% ✅
A soft chime echoed from the system interface. Xuán Wèi's eyes gleamed with satisfaction.
Sect Upgrades Triggered
With the reputation requirement completed, the first major sect upgrade activated instantly:
Courtyards expanded, stone pathways polished to perfection.
Training halls grew larger, radiating faint Dao energy that subtly impressed every passerby.
Banners above the sect shimmered with magical light, symbolizing authority and prestige.
Villagers and traveling cultivators who passed nearby paused, admiring the sect's aura, whispering tales of its rising influence.
The Xuanling Sect had begun to project true power and prestige, attracting attention from potential disciples.
Xuán Wèi's smirk widened. "Perfect. The world now sees the Xuanling Sect as a force to be reckoned with… and new disciples will follow soon enough."
Strategic Observation
He called the disciples together, praising their efforts without revealing the system behind it.
"Your work today has strengthened our sect's reputation," he said. "Remember, every action shapes how the world perceives us. This foundation will allow us to grow stronger, attract talented disciples, and prepare for future challenges."
The disciples nodded, unaware that every step they took had been monitored, scored, and used to upgrade the sect itself.
The Next Stage Looms
Xuán Wèi allowed himself a moment of quiet reflection. Level 2 plug-in quests were still beyond reach, but the foundation was solid:
Sect reputation points fully restored and visual upgrades applied.
Public perception now aligned with the Xuanling Sect's rising aura.
Disciple confidence and loyalty subtly strengthened.
Next Objective: Begin integrating system plug-ins in preparation for Level 2, while continuing daily reputation-building and sect growth.
Xuán Wèi's grin returned. "Everything is falling into place. Soon, the real challenges begin — and the world will see why the Xuanling Sect deserves its place among the heavens."