Chapter 254: Nine Profound Tower
"How is that possible!"
Liu Sheng couldn't believe it.
Isn't this a digital world?
Moreover, during the Examination, there was no setting for Spiritual Qi, and the world had no way to learn it, so how could Spiritual Qi be generated?
"Although I don't have a model to imitate, I have a way to obtain Spiritual Qi."
"You mean?" Liu Sheng thought of something.
"Follow me."
As the World spoke, the city gates in front of them flew past in their vision, the pedestrians on the street became mere afterimages, and the houses on both sides turned into streaks of color.
"Is this Shrinking the Ground into an Inch?"
"You could say that."
"My body finally won't collapse because of this," Liu Sheng recalled how her back and legs often ached from rushing during the Examination.
"Of course, in the New World, your body setting is equivalent to a God's."
"Then why can't you just take me directly to the destination?"
"I wanted you to see the scenery along the way."
Although the scenery along the way was just a fleeting glimpse, Liu Sheng could see that the city had changed a lot, becoming much more prosperous and lively, and many new buildings had been constructed, to the point where she almost didn't recognize her Xuan Thirty-Nine City.
How did it change so much all at once?
While she was pondering, the destination was already in sight.
It was the familiar temple.
The closer they got to the temple, the richer the Spiritual Qi became.
Inside and outside the temple, there were devout believers coming to worship.
The incense was flourishing, and smoke billowed, even more prosperous than in the illusion.
The World didn't stop, leading Liu Sheng and them directly through the main gate into the interior of the temple, finally stopping in the inner courtyard behind the temple.
This place was originally empty, intended for the construction of an altar.
However, at this moment, this piece of land was no longer empty; instead, a nine-story tall tower stood there out of thin air.
This place was also the most concentrated area of Spiritual Qi in the entire space, materializing into layers of spiritual mist, swirling around the tower. Nourished by this layer of spiritual mist, many exotic flowers and plants had actually grown around the tall tower. Although they were still young seedlings, they were already full of Spiritual Qi.
The World led the two of them into the tower.
"There's a familiar presence," Liu Sheng softly exclaimed.
"Yes."
The tower was still empty, and from the bottom of the tower upwards, Spiritual Qi flowed continuously, even condensing into dew.
Liu Sheng could even feel that under the nourishment of this extremely rich Spiritual Qi, the shackles of her Realm had loosened a bit.
Upon reaching the top of the tower, it was finally no longer empty.
A small seven profound token floated in mid-air, enveloped by a faint divine light. Above the light was a phantom resembling an otherworldly passage, and deep within the phantom, an endless Universe could vaguely be seen.
From within the passage, a surging, unending stream of Spiritual Qi was being transported, with a density similar to that in the Yu Hu Immortal Cave.
"Indeed, you actually used the seven profound token here!" Although Liu Sheng had anticipated it, she still gazed at the token and the opened passage, unable to calm her emotions for a long time.
Liu Sheng took a deep breath and praised, "World, you truly are a Genius!"
"Naturally."
Ling Xiaoshu didn't speak; she had already naturally sat down beneath the passage and closed her eyes to Cultivate.
Little Tentacle also excitedly popped out, blooming behind Liu Sheng like a lotus, twitching and licking, tasting the free-floating Spiritual Qi particles in the air.
"As long as it's particle-level transmission, it can be achieved, so it's not strange for Spiritual Qi particles to be transmitted to our New World, which has extremely basic and pure energy."
Liu Sheng quickly understood this principle.
"Yes, and ancient spiritual objects are not purely material; they are special substances that can Transmigration through various Realms via 'wormholes.' Therefore, they can be placed in my New World; similarly, weird objects can too."
"Yes, Professor Tang's rotten apple theory," Liu Sheng added, "Of course, unless necessary, we don't want other weird objects to enter..."
"Naturally."
"Moreover, with my consciousness here controlling the activation of the seven profound token and the opening of the passage, everything is a matter of course."
"Very correct. In the data-mode New World, every single one of your consciousnesses can be separated independently."
"Therefore, I invited a part of your consciousness to build the New World with me."
"Therefore, both of us are creators."
As the World's voice fell, a figure identical to Liu Sheng descended from the passage and greeted Liu Sheng.
"You've worked hard," Liu Sheng nodded. As soon as she entered the tall tower, she sensed a part of her consciousness within it, but only now could she see it.
"It's not hard; creating all of this is very interesting."
Afterward, this Liu Sheng returned to the passage and disappeared on the other side of the star sea.
From now on, she will remain in the New World, becoming the true administrator, maintaining the two-Realm passage, and guiding Spiritual Qi to descend upon this Realm.
From then on, Liu Sheng's identities increased.
Earth Mother, Grand Divine Official, Lord of Xuan Thirty-Nine City, Creator and Lord of the New World, Lord of the Interstellar Passage, Ambassador for Interworld Cultural Exchange...
Too many identities, countless, one day she will be like Professor Tang.
"This way, the Spiritual Qi from the Seven Profound Decree World will continuously flow in, slowly transforming the New World, just like the Supreme God transformed our world. In the future, we will be able to use Spiritual Qi technology."
Liu Sheng felt delighted recalling this prospect.
"But I must remind you, the Spiritual Qi transmitted at this time depends on your last offline address, which is the Yu Hu Immortal Cave. However, this Spiritual Qi will eventually deplete. For long-term development, it is recommended to find a true Immortal Mountain Holy Land."
"Understood."
"This place will be designated as a Forbidden Land in the New World, accessible only to the Earth Mother, the Grand Divine Official, and those recognized by her as her subordinates."
"The tower's name has not yet been decided. Please, Earth Mother, bestow a name upon it."
"Then let's call it... Seven Profound Tower," Liu Sheng, who never had a talent for naming, said casually.
"But... it has nine floors..."
"Indeed, that's a bit confusing. Then, how about Nine-Story Tower?"
"Nine-story tower, also known as basil or sweet basil, is a common herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, genus Ocimum..."
Liu Sheng's head ached a little after reading the long scientific explanation provided by the World, indicating that she understood its objection.
"Then let's combine them and call it the Nine Profound Tower!"
This time, the World couldn't voice any disagreement, though it felt it was a bit ordinary and casual.
Thus, the name of the tower was decided, and it was set in stone.
Next was to engrave the name on a plaque and hang it above the main entrance.
Engraving the name was a matter of a single thought for the World, but the World still politely asked.
"Do you want to have a plaque-hanging ceremony?"
"You mean, cover the plaque with a red cloth, then invite the common people to witness it, invite the Grand Divine Official of the temple—that is, me—to say a few words, then have the county yamen leaders say a few words, and finally, the leaders smilingly cut the ribbon together, and then hold hands to unveil the red cloth?"
"Yes, isn't that one of your favorite human activities? I saw it mentioned in the Ministry of Rites' 'Guide to Ceremonies and Rituals.'"
"..."
Liu Sheng shivered and decisively refused.
"Just hang it up."
So, a brand new plaque appeared above the main entrance on the first floor, with the three bold characters "Nine Profound Tower" written in powerful strokes.
Thus, the most mysterious Forbidden Land and Cultivation Holy Land of this Realm was completed.
The surroundings were protected by Restrictions based on rules, preventing outsiders from entering, to avoid disturbances during Cultivation and to protect the Spiritual Qi passage.
"From now on, those who show outstanding performance can also enter this place to Cultivate."
Liu Sheng had already begun to imagine a future where the New World was full of cultivators, and she had even thought of the reward mechanism.
"Understood. I will transform the lower floors into Cultivation chambers."
"Moreover, the higher the floor, the richer the Spiritual Qi, and the more contribution points needed to access it!" Liu Sheng grew more excited as she thought, "Won't this motivate everyone to contribute like crazy?"
As for how to contribute, that would be discussed later.