Everyone ascended, but I didn't get on board

Chapter 97 The Truth of the Heavenly Ranking

[Eh! He actually still has psychic energy fluctuations? ]

The system seemed to have discovered something, and flew out directly, circling around the old man. The light on its body flickered, as if it was scanning something. After a while, it flew back and spoke in a very surprised tone.

"Master, Master, look at his left hand. This old man is actually one-fifth of a psychic robot."

What?
Qiu Ci was stunned. After a closer look, he found that the other person's arm was indeed different. There was no vitality flowing in it, and it had a metallic luster. He reacted instantly.

"That's called a prosthetic limb, okay!" Damn, one-fifth robot.

However, the fact that he could use psychic machines to make prosthetic limbs was enough to prove that he was indeed connected to Blue Star, and he immediately let down his guard.

"Old man, what do you mean by the gatekeeper you just mentioned? Can you tell me in detail about the situation of this base?" Qiu Ci asked.

"Of course." The old man nodded vigorously, still looking excited, and replied, "Ever since the masters left, the Second Base has been sealed off, leaving only the missionary hall. I am the gatekeeper of this missionary hall. For more than 20,000 years, I have always remembered the masters' instructions and guarded the hall without leaving."

"The Mission Hall?" Qiu Ci was stunned for a moment. "Are you talking about this tower? Is it also a product of Blue Star?"

"Yes," the old man said affirmatively, "To be precise, the forty-nine floors above are the real preaching tower, and this is the center of the base."

"What's the matter with the Heavenly Ranking?" If the old man was the gatekeeper left behind by Blue Star, why would he set up the Heavenly Ranking and let people come in to challenge the tower?

"Alas, this is also unavoidable." The old man sighed and continued, "Back then, the purpose of the masters building the preaching hall was to spread the teachings throughout the world and allow more people to embark on the path of cultivation. Originally, the hall should have been closed after the masters left, but you have been gone for too long. The world has changed, and many things have happened in Lanru Continent in the past 20,000 years. As a result, many original traditions have been interrupted. Some people even went astray due to incomplete skills."

"So, you opened the mission house?"

"Yes!" the old man nodded. "To spread the teachings throughout the world is the original instruction left by the masters. In the entire continent, only the Teaching Hall has the most complete heritage. Therefore, I founded the Twin Star Academy and, under the name of the Heavenly Ranking, select those with the most suitable character and qualifications to continue the legacy."

"Wait, you are the ancestor who founded Twin Star Academy!" Qiu Ci finally realized that the person in front of him was the extraordinary ancestor of Lanyuan that Master Chai had mentioned.

"Master, you are too kind to me. Who dares to call me ancestor in front of you? I will always be the most loyal servant of Blue Star!" The old man answered seriously, and then pretended to kneel down again.

Qiu Ci quickly grabbed the man and said, "No, no, no, we don't have slaves on Blue Star. Please continue talking about the Heavenly Ranking. Since the purpose of opening the tower is to pass on the inheritance, why set a time limit of every 200 years?"

"Because it's been so long since the masters left." The old man's expression darkened, a wry smile spreading across his face. After a long pause, he continued in a low voice, "Our gatekeeper once promised Blue Star that he would forever guard the gates of the missionary hall, and he firmly believed that the masters would return. But so many years have passed, and the disciples who accompanied me have perished one after another, yet we still haven't sensed the masters' return. I am the last one."

"If my lifespan ends, I'm afraid no one will ever be able to open this tower. So... I choose to enter a deep sleep, awakening every two hundred years, for the sake of inheritance and to await the return of the masters."

"..." So for the sake of a promise, he chose to wake up for only three months every two hundred years, and kept guarding it for more than twenty thousand years?

"Thank goodness, Master, you've finally returned." The old man looked at her excitedly, his face full of gratitude that everything was worth it. "More than half a month ago, I sensed your presence while I was sleeping, which is why I woke up early. I thought it was an illusion, but I didn't expect to see you again. You've finally returned to Lanru Continent."

Qiu Ci felt heavy in his heart and was reluctant to tell him the truth. This watch spanning 20,000 years was too heavy.

"I am indeed from Blue Star, but... it's not the return you imagined." In the end, she chose to tell him the truth. "What?" The old man was stunned.

Qiu Ci continued, "Blue Star's entire clan has already ascended to heaven, so it's impossible for them to return here. I was just someone who was accidentally left behind. I came here to track down my clan members. I'm sorry, but I'm not the one you were waiting for."

"You mean, the only people who come here are..."

"Yes, I am the only one."

“…” The old man was stunned and remained silent for a long time.

Qiu Ci was a little worried that he might not be able to accept it or be unable to get over it.

Half a while.

He seemed to have figured something out and suddenly laughed out loud.

"Hahahaha... I see. Now I understand. So this is why we've been waiting here for ten thousand years."

"Are you... okay?" She couldn't help but poke his hand, and her smile made others feel uneasy.

"Master, don't worry. After over 20,000 years, I'm honored to be able to guide you again. Perhaps this is the true meaning of our staying here all those years." He suddenly said seriously, "No matter who returns, you are the one we have waited for ten thousand years. As your most loyal followers, the great Blue Star Clan have already dedicated their bodies, minds, and souls to you and will always obey your commands."

No, this is all a bunch of nonsense, is it some old age chuunibyou? Or is it something with a Western fantasy feel?

"It's not that exaggerated." She just came to collect some inheritance. "Well, well... if you agree, I need all the remaining data of the base, is that okay?"

"Your Excellency is too kind." The old man clasped his fists and said firmly, "The base was originally built by the Master. You can take your own things without asking anyone."

Seeing that he really didn't seem to be in any trouble or having any thoughts of getting upset, Qiu Ci felt relieved. However, the way he looked at her was a little too fanatical.

"System, access the base database and start receiving data."

[Okay, Master! 】

The small ball of light then flew back and headed directly towards the main control light screen that she had just clicked on. The light screen, which had been constantly refreshing, suddenly turned green, and the words "Loading Transfer" appeared on it, and there was even a progress bar below.

I don’t know if it’s because the base is relatively small, but the dog system receives information very quickly. In less than half a minute, the progress bar is almost full. A quarter of an hour later, a familiar voice came to my ears.

[Ding! Data received, update started! 30%...66%...91%...Update complete, the training module has been updated to the 2.0 junior high version.]

[Ding! Detected that the current authorized person in the base has too low authority. Automatically taking over the base control system. Takeover successful!]