Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal?

Chapter 848: Urging Construction

Cangbo Mountain.Because an immortal had undergone tribulation here, the original mountain range had been split into a canyon by heavenly lightning.

This place was the prime feng shui location that Su Qinian had chosen for constructing the high platform. The sky had just begun to lighten at dawn, and a group of cultivators had already started working in this canyon.

Some cultivators flew on their swords from thousands of miles away, transporting white jade from Southern Province here.

There were also body cultivators with immense strength carrying massive boulders, placing stone materials on the already erected high platform.

Since many stone blocks were overly massive, spell cultivators could lift these rocks using spiritual energy, but they found it difficult to handle them gently and precisely, unless they were old monsters like Su Qinian.

But if they were already old monsters at the Unity Realm or Void Shattering Realm, how could they possibly do something as seemingly menial as transporting stone materials?

"Elder Su, could you please give us a hint, what is this high platform being built for?"

In a small pavilion near the construction site, Su Qinian stood inside the washing-machine artifact, slowly rotating. A row of spiritual tea offerings from juniors was placed before him, his expression relaxed and leisurely.

He was surrounded by elders from some minor sects.

These minor sects had also relocated near the Moon Shadow Sect along with those medium and large sects. However, compared to major sects like the Blade Sect and Zen Sect, they had almost no opportunity to interact with the Moon Shadow Sect, though they did benefit from the spiritual energy that drifted out from the Moon Shadow Sect.

As the saying goes, people strive for higher ground. For minor sects wanting to rise, they must find opportunities to build good relations with major sects.

And Cangbo Mountain was precisely the outermost periphery of the Moon Shadow Sect's core territory, and also the area with the highest concentration of minor sects.

Seeing the white jade high platform rising from the ground, even though it was just a foundation being laid, some had already caught the scent and come.

"What's it being built for? Hehe~" Su Qinian raised an eyebrow, smiling mysteriously.

This smile made several sect elders exchange glances, feeling as if a hundred thousand insects were crawling in their hearts.

"Elder Su, this is Spirit Void Grass freshly grown by our sect, all of it is the freshest, most perfect for brewing tea with a sweet aftertaste. Please don't find it unworthy."

An old man at the Nascent Soul stage tremblingly placed a storage ring on the tea table before Su Qinian, his face full of flattery.

Seeing this, the others immediately had an enlightenment.

"Elder Su, this top-tier spiritual artifact flying sword, I truly cannot wield it properly. It's more suitable for you."

"Elder Su, this thousand-year Moon Bright Pearl, please take it. It's excellent whether for refining medicine or making jewelry for your dao companion."

...

Several items that would be treasures to mortals, but were merely ordinary resources to the Moon Shadow Sect, were placed before him.

Su Qinian accepted them one by one.

It wasn't because he was greedy—these things were garbage to him.

But as the Supreme Elder of the Moon Shadow Sect, he represented the sect's prestige and must maintain corresponding airs and rules.

If he answered whatever these juniors asked and became too familiar with them, then these minor sects would eventually lose their awe of the Moon Shadow Sect.

Once they lost awe of the Moon Shadow Sect, extermination wouldn't be far off.

He was saving lives!

"Hmph, actually it's not a big deal." After the exchange of benefits was complete, Su Qinian finally relented. "This high platform was ordered to be built by our sect's ancestor. The ancestor calls this platform the Ascension Platform. He didn't tell me its specific purpose, but you can make some guesses."

"The Moon Shadow Sect ancestor?" someone exclaimed in shock. "Could it be that... Chen Sword Master?"

Su Qinian nodded. "Exactly."

"Since it's called Ascension Platform, it must naturally be for ascension to immortality. Could it be that Chen Sword Master has reached the critical point of ascension?

So he's building the Ascension Platform in advance to prepare for the tribulation?"

Su Qinian glanced at the speaker.

Initially, he too had thought Chen Huaian wanted to use the Ascension Platform for tribulation.

But upon second thought, that didn't seem right. The ancestor was at the Great Ascension Second Tribulation stage, still at least a hundred years away from undergoing tribulation, right?

There was simply no need to build any Ascension Platform at this time.

Moreover, based on his understanding of the ancestor, the ancestor disliked flashy things the most.

If the venerable one truly wanted to become an immortal, he could simply slash apart the sky full of divine lightning with one sword. What would he need this Ascension Platform for?

Therefore, this Ascension Platform must have a different purpose, probably some grand project beneficial to the entire Cangyun Realm.

To prevent these juniors from making increasingly wild guesses, Su Qinian said calmly, "It has nothing to do with the ancestor's ascension. I estimate it's something like an arena, hosting a competition tournament that all cultivators in the Cangyun Realm can participate in. Cultivators who achieve good results in the tournament will receive rewards, and if they're not Moon Shadow Sect disciples, they'll have the opportunity to join the Moon Shadow Sect!"

"Hiss—! So that's it!" Several old men had a sudden realization.

Their expressions then varied, faces showing mixed joy and worry.

The joy was that they, these old fellows, could probably participate in such a tournament too.

The worry was that if such a tournament were held annually, their minor sects would likely never recruit talented disciples again.

Meanwhile, the Moon Shadow Sect would flourish like the midday sun, only growing stronger.

By then, the Moon Shadow Sect could wipe out other sects with just a finger...

Who could guarantee it wouldn't become an existence like Yaochi and the Burning Purity Holy Land?

Su Qinian sipped his tea, pleased with himself for discerning the ancestor's plan. The washing-machine artifact also spun three times faster.

Suddenly, a shadow loomed from behind.

The cultivators from the minor sects paled dramatically, thudding to their knees one after another.

Su Qinian felt a chill run down his spine. Turning his head to look, cold sweat instantly drenched him.

"Anc... ancestor, what wind has blown you here?"

"No wind." Chen Huaian's face was dark, a smile playing on his lips. "This Venerable One merely heard someone spouting nonsense over there!"

He pointed at the construction site. "I put you in charge of building the Ascension Platform, and you haven't even finished the foundation in a whole day. Are you a rice bucket?"

Su Qinian hung his head, unable to lift it under the scolding.

But in his heart, he felt deeply wronged.

How vast was this Cangbo Mountain canyon? According to Chen Huaian's requirements, building the foundation in one day was already extremely fast.

"This Venerable One gives you only three days. Within three days, a ten-thousand-zhang high platform must rise from the ground.

If This Venerable One doesn't see the Ascension Platform three days from now, you'll accompany This Venerable One for sword practice."

Hearing he would have to accompany Chen Huaian for sword practice, Su Qinian's face instantly turned green.

Others might see that as a reward, but in his eyes, it was pure torture—completely a one-sided beating where he learned nothing.

"Ancestor, rest assured. Within three days, the Ascension Platform will definitely be completed!"

Su Qinian rolled up his sleeves, put away the washing-machine artifact, and personally joined the team placing stone materials.

The Moon Shadow Sect elders guarding the site around him were also called by him to start working.

With a group of Unity and Void Shattering Realm cultivators joining, the entire Ascension Platform construction process instantly accelerated tenfold.

Seeing this, Chen Huaian finally looked somewhat satisfied.

Casually, he pocketed the hundred-year-old Spirit Void Grass from the tea table to give to his little disciple later for brewing tea.

"The so-called Ascension Platform means exactly what it says." Chen Huaian looked at the several cultivators kneeling on the ground, gazing at him eagerly. "This Venerable One observed celestial phenomena at night, deduced heavenly secrets, saw the decline of immortals in the Cangyun Realm, and was blessed with inspiration to obtain a method—to build this Ascension Platform.

Once the Ascension Platform is completed, heaven and earth will naturally bestow trials. Those who ascend the platform and pass the trials can accelerate their speed of becoming immortals.

Thus, everyone in the Cangyun Realm will have the opportunity to become an immortal. The day when numerous immortals ascend together is within sight."

After hearing Chen Huaian's words, the cultivators kneeling on the ground first froze, then their faces erupted with unbelievable ecstasy, their bodies even trembling slightly with excitement.

Among them, some had been stuck at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage for hundreds of years, watching their lifespan dwindle, their path to the great dao hopeless, their hearts long turned to ashes. Others knew their aptitude was mediocre, considering it luck to have cultivated to their current realm, not even daring to dream of becoming immortals. But now, this Chen Sword Master who stood at the pinnacle of the Cangyun Realm had personally told them there was a shortcut, an opportunity, to accelerate the speed of becoming immortals!

For cultivators struggling at the bottom with uncertain futures, this was no less than a bright lamp lighting up the darkness, a floating log grasped while drowning!

"Sword Master... are these words true?!" The old man who had offered the Spirit Void Grass asked hoarsely, his eyes blazing with a light of desperate hope.

"This Venerable One's word carries more weight than mountains." Chen Huaian stood with his hands behind his back, his tone calm yet carrying unquestionable authority. "Once the Ascension Platform is completed, opportunities will naturally appear. Whether you can seize them depends on your individual fortunes."

"Thud!"

The several men kowtowed deeply again, this time from genuine gratitude and reverence.

"Sword Master's great kindness! We... we are willing to serve like dogs and horses!"

The old man said excitedly, "What can we do to help Sword Master complete this platform sooner?"

This was exactly the sentence Chen Huaian wanted. He nodded slightly, his tone softening a bit. "This platform concerns the future destiny energy of the Cangyun Realm. The merit of its construction is also an act of virtue. You can gather capable disciples from your sects to come assist in the construction. The more effort contributed, the more affinity accumulated. When the Ascension Platform is completed, heaven and earth will sense it, and virtue will naturally be recorded."

"Yes! Yes! We respectfully obey Sword Master's decree!"

The men, as if injected with chicken blood, instantly sprang up from the ground. Not caring about etiquette or dignity anymore, they transformed into streams of light, speeding toward their respective sects at the fastest pace of their lives, fearing that if they were even a moment late, this heaven-shaking opportunity would be snatched by others first.

Chen Huaian watched their hurried figures disappear at the horizon, a meaningful arc curling at the corner of his mouth.

Indeed, painting grand pictures and talking about visions were still the best ways to mobilize enthusiasm.

No coercion or temptation could compare to the direct effectiveness of a "chance to become an immortal" hope.

Once this news spread, probably not only these minor sects, but even some medium-sized sects, and even certain great experts stuck at bottlenecks would hear the wind and come voluntarily to serve as "volunteer workers."

By then, let alone three days, building this ten-thousand-zhang high platform from the ground within two days would definitely not be difficult.

Phase one of the task was basically secured.

His mood eased slightly, but then he thought of another matter, his brow furrowing slightly.

He had previously deduced heavenly secrets and sensed that his cheap 'younger brother' Xiao Feng seemed to have truly encountered some trouble, with his destiny energy fluctuating violently, faintly carrying signs of bloody disaster.

"Tsk, this old fellow, really doesn't let people relax."

Chen Huaian shook his head, his figure flickering as he disappeared from the spot.

The urgent priority now was to find Xiao Feng first.