Ringing the Bell for a Hundred Years, I Became the Sect’s Ancestor

Reborn into a world where martial arts are supreme, Li Qian became an Odd-Job Disciple of the Divine Sword Sect and was assigned to be a Bell Ringer.
While ringing the bell, the Sacrificial Instrument System unexpectedly awakened, and the Time Bell he rang became his Natal Sacrificial Instrument, connected to his very life. As long as he rang the bell, he could enhance the Time Bell Sacrificial Instrument.
Moreover, the Sacrificial Instrument has one major characteristic.
As long as the Time Bell is not destroyed, the Host will not die.
From then on, a path of immortal martial arts unfolded before Li Qian.
Many years later, the Divine Sword Sect faced a crisis of annihilation, and countless Divine Sword Sect disciples knelt before the Time Bell Pavilion.
“We implore the Ancestor to act.”
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In a world dominated by martial prowess, the Divine Sword Sect stands as a beacon of power and prestige. Within its vast hierarchy, Odd-Job Disciples occupy the lowest rung, their lives dedicated to menial tasks and their dreams of martial cultivation often fading into obscurity. Li Qian, a transmigrator from a world without martial arts, finds himself among these lowly disciples, his initial aspirations dampened by his assigned role as a mere bell ringer.
Yet, fate has a different plan for Li Qian. The seemingly ordinary Time Bell, entrusted to his care, awakens a dormant power within him—the Sacrificial Instrument System. Bound to the Time Bell, Li Qian discovers a path to cultivation unlike any other, one that grants him unique abilities and the potential for eternal life. As he diligently performs his duties, the Time Bell undergoes a gradual transformation, its power growing alongside Li Qian’s own martial arts cultivation.
However, the tranquility of Li Qian’s life is shattered when he becomes entangled in a web of secrets and conspiracies. The mysterious death of his predecessor, Old Song, and the existence of a treasure map left behind by an Innate Martial Artist thrust Li Qian into a dangerous game of power and intrigue. Hunted by those who covet the treasure and forced to confront the darker side of the Divine Sword Sect, Li Qian must rely on his wits, his growing strength, and the enigmatic abilities of the Time Bell to survive.
Guided by his master, Zhou Buping, a recluse with a hidden agenda, Li Qian navigates the treacherous waters of sect politics, forming alliances with fellow disciples like the hardworking Chen Yong and encountering enigmatic figures like the seductive Song Yingying. As he delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding him, Li Qian uncovers a world far more complex and dangerous than he ever imagined, a world where the pursuit of martial perfection is intertwined with ambition, betrayal, and the ultimate quest for immortality.
This is a story of cultivation, adventure, and self-discovery, where a seemingly ordinary individual, armed with an extraordinary artifact and an unyielding spirit, rises above his humble beginnings to challenge the established order and forge his own destiny in a world where only the strong survive.