I fabricated myths to guide the revival of spiritual energy.

Changsha, five-star hotel, presidential suite

As night deepened, the surface of the Xiangjiang River reflected the neon lights on both banks, creating a dazzling spectacle.

Gu Qing sat on the sofa by the floor-to-ceiling window, his body, newly reborn, in a state of extreme comfort and relaxation. But he didn't rest; his deep eyes were fixed on the interface in the void that only he could see.

With the completion of the "body reconstruction" and the influx of a huge amount of faith power, the [Myth Deception System], which had always been rudimentary and even resembled a browser game interface, finally ushered in its first major version update.

[System update progress: 99%... 100%]

Update complete.

"Buzz—"

A clear, melodious buzzing sound echoed deep within Gu Qing's mind.

The pale blue interface before them suddenly shattered, transforming into countless points of light that reformed. The originally flat UI disappeared, replaced by a three-dimensional star map composed of countless complex golden runes, suspended in the dark void.

At the center of the star map is a dim model of a planet—that is Earth.

Around the Earth, two halos of light encircle it. The inner halos are already lit, representing the [Refining Essence into Qi (Elementary Deception)] stage; while the outer halos have just begun to light up.

[Congratulations, host, you have successfully unlocked the second level of system access: Qi Refining and Spirit Transformation.]

[Permission Description:]

The first level (Refining Essence into Qi): Primarily involves "deception of sight and senses." The host creates illusions, monsters, and props, relying on harvesting the fear and shock (essence, qi, and spirit) of mortals to maintain their existence. Its essence is the magic of "creating something from nothing."

The second level (Refining Qi into Spirit): The core is "the alteration of rules and essence". The host is no longer just a director, but begins to access the authority of the "creator". You can forcibly write fictional concepts (such as cultivation techniques, spiritual energy, and formations) into the physical laws of the real world by consuming faith power.

In short: Before, you were acting; now, you're programming.

Gu Qing's pupils contracted slightly as she read the explanation.

"programming……"

He reached out and gently touched the brand-new interface. The interface rippled out, dividing into three huge new sections.

Section 1: [Wanfa Tower (Cultivation Technique Editor)]

Function: The host can write and set any cultivation technique. The system will automatically detect logical consistency and mark the credibility cost required for "manifestation".

Characteristics: Only cultivation techniques that have been certified and distributed by the system can be practiced by ordinary people. Otherwise, it's just the ravings of a madman.

Current skill levels: Qi Refining Stage - Foundation Establishment Stage.

Section Two: [Heavenly Craft Workshop (Weapon Forging and Alchemy)]

Function: Instead of directly exchanging finished products, it provides "blueprints" and "raw materials". The host can use real-world materials (such as jade, metal, and herbs) to infuse faith power to mass-produce "pseudo-magical treasures" and "pseudo-elixirs".

Significance: It greatly reduces costs and makes the "industrialization of cultivation" possible.

Section Three: [Spirit Vein Map (Environmental Transformation)]

Function: The host can plant a "spiritual eye" in a designated area on Earth. The spiritual eye will continuously consume faith power, converting it into "real spiritual energy" to improve the surrounding environment and make the area a true "blessed land".

Limitation: Currently, only 3 miniature eyes can be set.

As Gu Qing looked at the three new sections, her breathing gradually became rapid.

If the previous system only made him a magician with special effects, now this system is truly showing its fangs—it wants to make Gu Qing "God".

"In the past, I needed to create monsters to scare people in order to gain credibility."

Gu Qing tapped her fingers on the armrest, her mind racing.

"That method may bring in money quickly, but it's too low-end and easily provokes backlash. It's like a gang collecting protection money."

"But now..."

Gu Qing's gaze fell on the [Wanfa Tower].

"I can sell 'hope' now."

"Fear is fleeting, but the desire for immortality and power is eternal. When I present the methods of cultivating immortality to the world, and they discover that they can become stronger simply by cultivating..."

"They would dedicate their faith to me, even if they had to kneel or crawl."

"This isn't protection money, this is... taxation."

Gu Qing stood up and walked to the star map model.

He currently only has 35,600 credit points. For a large-scale operation, this amount is merely seed money.

"We must be careful with our money."

"First of all, I also need to cultivate myself."

Although Gu Qing possessed the [Innate Dao Body], it was merely an empty shell. Like a top-of-the-line computer without an operating system or software, he had a powerful physical body but didn't know how to utilize the "qi" within it.

"The Body Forging Techniques Military Edition that Zhao Feng and the others used is a castrated version for cannon fodder, which only trains the physical body and does not cultivate the primordial spirit."

"What I use myself must be the very core of the core, something that can directly point to the true path."

Gu Qing opened [Wanfalou] and entered her needs in the search box:

It has the strongest compatibility (it can control all laws).

The highest ceiling (direct access to sainthood).

The most suitable cultivation method as the "origin of the world".

The system started running, and countless data streams flooded Gu Qing's screen.

In the end, all the options disappeared, leaving only an ancient book emitting a chaotic gray light, quietly floating in the center of the interface.

【Technique Name: Primordial Qi (Ancestral Origin Scripture)】

[Grade: ??? (Increases with world level)]

[Exchange Price (Tier 1): 30,000 Credits.]

[Description: The Tao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, Three gives birth to all things. This is not just a cultivation technique; it is the source of all methods. Those who cultivate this technique do not cultivate ordinary spiritual power within their bodies, but rather "Ancestral Qi." You can simulate spiritual power of any attribute, and you can also suppress spiritual power of any attribute. You are the "Root Server" of the cultivation world.]

"Root server..."

Gu Qing's heart raced as she read the description.

This is exactly what he wanted.

As the mastermind behind the scenes, he doesn't need fancy fireballs or lightning spells. What he needs is "authority."

Once he cultivates this vital energy, all cultivators in the world will essentially be his "subordinate users".

"Thirty thousand points."

Gu Qing glanced at her balance.

Just enough.

"I bought it."

Gu Qing did not hesitate at all.

Because he knew that this was not only for himself, but also for his next move.

"The authorities are definitely using those thirty-six samples now, frantically trying to analyze the essence of 'spiritual energy'."

"If we don't give them a 'standard answer,' those scientists might go astray and even turn cultivation into a form of mutated biology."

"so……"

Gu Qing tapped the "Buy" button.

"Let me define what... Primordial Qi is."

[Ding! 30,000 Faith Points deducted.]

The core cultivation technique, "Primordial Qi - First Level," has been distributed.

[Host detected to possess "Innate Dao Body," 100% compatibility.]

Should the first "qi-induction" be performed immediately?

Gu Qing sat cross-legged on the carpet, his palms facing upwards.

"start."

As soon as the command was given, the air in the room suddenly became viscous.

The moonlight outside the window seemed to be drawn by something, turning into strands of silver that passed through the glass and gathered above Gu Qing's head.

This is not a special effect.

This was the first real physical intervention after the second-level permissions were enabled.

Gu Qing closed his eyes, feeling the coolness flowing into his head.

The coolness traveled along the meridians, and wherever it passed, the previously dormant cells cheered with joy.

Deep within his dantian, a tiny, hazy "seed," the size of a grain of rice, was quietly gathering.

This seed is the singularity of the entire future cultivation civilization.