I've already become an immortal lord, and only now is the spiritual energy reviving?

"Welfare Bureau! Definitely an official welfare distribution!"

Qingyuan slapped the armrest with a bit too much force, and the chair spun half a circle around.

Even so, he couldn't suppress the joy on his lips.

You can't blame him for losing his composure.

This settlement was far too generous.

The first reward is straightforward: a "Divine Skill Exchange Coupon" that can be used by everyone.

You should know that there are quite a few tempting fruits on the Magic Tree.

It's not just the [Jade Book and Golden Book] branch that extends downwards from [Substitute].

On the other side, in the [Celestial Instruments] section, and even in the most mysterious [Master] section, there are plenty of good stuff waiting to be discovered.

"If there's a chance to get a free order, only a fool would use it on common, mass-produced goods."

"All the stockpiled incense and offerings were smashed into jade books and golden scrolls in order to plan a long-term strategy of 'cultivating talents for a hundred years'."

"Let's use the 'Enlightenment' opportunity again to get a free divine ability that provides the highest boost to our current combat power!"

One long, one short, both hands working.

As for the second item, "Outstanding People and Abundant Resources," there's no need to look at it further.

The purple attribute has a simple and direct effect—increased drop rate.

In the past, producing a talent like Shu Yan depended on her looks; in the future, producing talent will depend on the system.

With a large territory and a large population, the probability of finding top-tier items naturally increases, like a snowball rolling downhill.

"I've accepted them all."

With the first two items in his bag, Qingyuan's gaze settled on the last item.

"Observing the Mysterious Female Directly Proves the Innate Sense".

"A cultivation technique? It seems the system is determined to help me ascend?"

You should know that the "Qi Observation Method" given to me last time was just an auxiliary eye technique, at best making me a high-level charlatan.

Judging from the name, this time they're probably serious.

Especially that brief introduction.

A bit wild, a bit strange, and kind of interesting.

Without further hesitation, I aimed the mouse at the "Accept Gift" button and tapped down heavily with my index finger.

Hey.

Qingyuan's vision blurred, and a feeling of weightlessness washed over him.

......

Open your eyes again.

There is no ground beneath one's feet, and no sky above one's head.

The body is gone, leaving only a wisp of empty consciousness.

An indescribable grandeur and majesty overwhelmed the senses.

As Qingyuan's thoughts arose, his gaze involuntarily turned to the highest point.

A pitch-black curtain, with a single starlight suddenly appearing.

Thousands of stars twinkle, creating a dazzling galaxy.

In the center of the Milky Way, an unusual comet suddenly erupted, its brilliance piercing the universe.

An ancient voice, carrying the resolute determination to create the world, resounded across billions of light-years:

"The Mysterious Female, here you establish the Way!"

Words become law.

The comet, carrying billions of rays of light and trailing a long comet tail, resolutely crashed into a distant, chaotic void.

The impact was silent.

Only the Great Dao trembled.

The comet disappeared, and chaos was torn apart.

Pure Qi rises to become Heaven, while turbid Qi sinks to become Earth.

The black and white energies chase each other like two fish, head to tail, with a blurred yet clear boundary.

Taiji Yin and Yang, from this originate.

Immediately following, five-colored rays of light settled in all directions.

Metal governs killing and destruction, wood governs growth and development, water governs downward flow, fire governs upward movement, and earth governs harvesting.

With the Five Elements established, the illusory feeling of the world teetering on the brink of collapse vanished.

Mountains rise from the earth, rivers flow, and the principles of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements govern the universe, giving rise to the rules of heaven and earth.

Phantom images of living beings appear among the mountains, rivers, grasses, and trees, bringing a vibrant sense of life.

"The creation of heaven and earth..."

Qingyuan's mind was shaken, and he was deeply shocked.

Is this what they call "directly proving the primordial Qi"? Witnessing the birth of the world with one's own eyes?

Before he could react...

Above the dome, the sky was filled with stars, which turned out to be countless giant eyes.

They all gazed at the newly created world, without sorrow or joy, only contemplation.

Click.

A sound of disintegration echoed.

That nascent world seemed to have had its backbone removed.

Yin and Yang are out of balance, and the Five Elements are out of order.

The once vibrant world collapsed inch by inch, returning to a state of gray chaos.

Lost?

The being known as "Mysterious Female" has been defeated?

Qingyuan felt "himself" trembling, a cry of empathy and mourning.

Like weary birds returning to their nests, the fleeting light eventually fades back into the cold, observing stars, disappearing into them.

The world returned to deathly silence.

Qingyuan's gaze suddenly rose higher.

Above the endless darkness, there is not nothing.

There are layers upon layers of celestial stars hanging in the sky, each layer containing a solemn Daoist aura.

Immortal mountains and floating islands, shrouded in purple mist, with celestial music playing in the Jade Pool, and dragons and phoenixes bringing good fortune.

An unfamiliar word surged from the depths of my memory:

The Great Luo Heaven.

Behind him, a soft call, tinged with doubt, seemed to express surprise at his presence:

"The pivot?"

Qingyuan was deeply shaken.

The voice sounded strangely familiar, but I couldn't remember where I had heard it before.

It desperately tried to turn around, wanting to see the caller's true face.

"Who?!"

The thought had just crossed my mind.

The Milky Way, chaos, and the Great Luo Heaven—all sorts of bizarre and fantastical things—shattered in an instant.

......

"Huff! Huff!"

Qingyuan's chest heaved violently as he gasped for breath.

The lingering fear of witnessing both new life and near death lingers for a long time.

The air conditioner's fan blades whirred, and the cacophony of the city pulled him back to reality.

Too many questions, my head is throbbing.

I simply decided not to think about it.

Qingyuan closed his eyes to rest, subconsciously stimulating the strange sensations generated by the dream within his body.

Upon examining himself, he was startled.

The Dantian Qi Sea was originally the territory of two "big shots," Sujin Yingchuan and Fuyue Zhenguan.

These two forces, which receive feedback through [proxy], have always kept to themselves and occupied the central position.

at the moment?

They were like mice that had seen a cat, not only shrinking into the most secluded corner of their abdomen, but also trembling with fear.

In the center of his dantian, on the empty "dragon throne," something appeared.

An "egg" with golden-red cracks on its grayish-white shell.

"What is this thing now?"

Qingyuan smirked.

According to the insights of an elder who has been around for many years.

To embark on the path of cultivation, one must first use techniques to open up the blocked acupoints in the body one by one and widen the meridians. This is called the "Fetal Breathing Realm".

Once your meridians are strong enough to support your movements, then you can ingest "spiritual energy of heaven and earth" that matches the attributes of your own cultivation method, such as Shu Yan's "Jade Bright True One".

I have just stepped into the [Qi Refining Realm] gate.

Others cultivate immortality by using the spiritual energy of heaven and earth as fuel to refine themselves into true immortals.

And he...

Qingyuan refocused his attention on the golden-red cracks.

It was very faint, yet the warmth it contained was clearly perceptible.

Like the lively atmosphere of everyone gathering together during the Chinese New Year, or the warmth of someone sincerely expressing their gratitude.

"The hearts of all beings...referring to incense offerings?"

The cracks on the egg, each one representing a piece of incense?

Once the eggshell is completely broken, one is considered to have broken free and entered the Dao, thus beginning the formal practice of Qi cultivation.

It's unconventional, but logically sound.

Qingyuan let out a bitter laugh.

"I understand the mechanism now."

"Where am I supposed to get incense offerings from now on?"

In the game, it uses numerical values; you just tap to get them.

In reality, you can't exactly hang your own photo on the wall and then casually kowtow to it every now and then, can you?

They are easily mistaken for mentally ill.

Or should I set up a fortune-telling stall under a pedestrian bridge and build a reputation?

Qingyuan shook his head, dismissing these unreliable ideas.

"Forget it, you can't rush things."

"Anyway, this egg doesn't hurt or itch in my stomach, and I haven't lost either of my life force."

"At worst, I'll just leave the game running and level up."

He straightened up and pulled back the curtains with a whoosh.

Outside the window, the night view of Shanghai is bustling and vibrant.

Traffic was heavy, lights were on in every home, and neon signs were flashing.

"Qi cultivation... Immortal..."

Looking at the young face reflected in the windowpane, Qingyuan smiled.

"Life is getting better and better."

Turn off the lights and go to sleep.

Who knows, I might even be able to complete the scene of "Great Luo Heaven" in my dreams.