Chapter 2
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Chapter 2: Title
【A complete world invaded, assaulted, and corrupted may shatter into fragments. Data suggests this world was likely infected by abyssal evil energy, its broken remnants now adrift through the void.】
【Current detection indicates only one approaching world fragment. Regardless of its residual power, fragments remain incomplete entities—thus classified as tier zero during evaluation.】
"…How common are such fragments?"
【Probability stands at 0.03% when encountering worlds of equivalent tiers.】
"So Blue Star’s hit this 0.03% jackpot." Ye Linlang wiped her face, steadying her nerves.
Facing a higher-tier fragment with nine months’ preparation didn’t mean reaching tier two was impossible. Whether succeeding or not, direct confrontation remained inevitable.
This realization settled her resolve.
"The heavenly path granted me partial authority and 100 Fantasy Points—not the worst starting hand," she murmured.
"Through the system, I can monitor every Blue Star inhabitant’s movements in real-time, with precision surpassing military satellites."
"The apocalypse would be our worst outcome. If I’ve exhausted all options beforehand, I could accept destruction knowing I’d tried."
Her lips twisted wryly mid-soliloquy. "Easy to say, but billions of lives hang in the balance. Every decision demands utmost caution."
"Should sacrifices become necessary… let’s keep them minimal." She bit her lip, steeling herself.
"Elevating from tier zero to near tier two in nine months—where’s the detailed documentation?"
【The multiverse of countless worlds classifies tiers from zero to seventeen.】
【A world’s tier reflects its inhabitants’ collective strength. Worlds nurture life, life nourishes worlds. Powerful entities strengthen their realm, while fragile worlds risk collapse from overwhelming power.】
"You claim Blue Star’s tier zero—where does that place us?"
【Multiverse civilizations divide into technological and cultivation types. Technological civilizations prioritize societal advancement over individual power, gaining late-stage advantages against lower-tier worlds.】
【Their weakness manifests clearly—early/mid-stage tech civilizations cannot counter high-tier practitioners’ combat capabilities.】
【For instance: your civilization’s ultimate weapon?】
The system’s query froze Ye Linlang. Humanity’s pinnacle armament… nuclear weapons surfaced instantly.
"Nuclear bombs? Hydrogen bombs?"
The first renders regions uninhabitable for centuries; the second unleashes cataclysmic blasts.
【Tier two beings sense target-locking mechanisms, evading impact zones before detonation.】
【Tier three entities outpace blast radii within seconds.】
【Tier four lifeforms withstand nuclear explosions…】
【Tier five…】
"Enough!" She cut in bitterly. "Cultivation civilizations dominate. Message received."
The system wasn’t mocking humanity—merely stating facts. Yet the truth stung.
A new concern struck her.
"If tier three beings descended to a tier two world—would their power diminish?"
【You are correct.】
【High-tier lifeforms must lower their power levels to enter low-tier worlds; otherwise, they cannot bypass the world barrier or pass the scrutiny of its laws.】
"That’s reassuring," Ye Linlang exhaled.
"So I’m supposed to dismantle technological civilization and manually trigger the Awakening of Spiritual Energy?"
The concept of Spiritual Energy’s Awakening was her own invention. Ascension to godhood seemed impractical—even a deity couldn’t single-handedly repel multitudes. Far better to disseminate cultivation methods, empowering humanity to defend against interdimensional threats.
The adage "strength in numbers" existed for good reason.
【The system’s role is advisory. All decisions remain yours to make.】
"Let’s preserve technology for now. The Awakening requires harnessing human emotions, and technological infrastructure could amplify that process. Moreover, maintaining technological stability benefits global equilibrium."
"Modern civilization’s dependence on digital networks makes destroying technology equivalent to erasing human progress. Such recklessness would create chaos rather than solutions." Her logic was impeccable—though personal appreciation for tech’s conveniences might’ve colored her stance.
"Perhaps we’ll pioneer fusion between technology and Spiritual Energy someday." She spoke without batting an eye, embracing the tax-free luxury of unfounded claims.
Ye Linlang lounged with crossed legs, contemplating the system’s 100 Fantasy Points.
"What tangible options do these 100 Points offer? Be specific."
Earlier parameters had left conversion standards to the system’s discretion. Now demanded concrete examples.
【Immediate elevation to Tier One lifeform status.】
"Alternatives?" Her resolve didn’t waver.
A mismatched power tier in this low-grade world would risk expulsion by the world consciousness, which ruthlessly neutralized existential threats. Only her restrained conduct post-crossing had spared her thus far.
Now she operated under tacit authorization ╮(╯▽╰)╭.
"100 Points can’t fuel meaningful projects. Problematic."
The paradox loomed: global acceptance of "Spiritual Energy’s Awakening" required Fantasy Points, yet generating those Points depended on widespread belief. An ouroboros of impossibility.
Her brow furrowed until epiphany struck—when reality proves stubborn, craft convincing illusions.
With Fantasy Points, who could distinguish artifice from truth? Should skeptics emerge, layered hallucinations would enforce compliance.
"These Fantasy-powered illusions remain undetectable?" Prudence demanded confirmation.
【Adequately supported illusions cannot be penetrated.】
"…System, are you grooming me for Fantasy Point addiction?"
The equation felt familiar: spend to strengthen, invest for joy. The system’s undertones suspiciously resembled certain avian-themed corporate strategies.
Desire reality-warping fantasies? Drain your Fantasy reserves!
"Seed funding’s insufficient." Her sigh echoed through the room.
"When authenticity fails, deception prevails. Fear and panic qualify as harvestable emotions."
"Gradual escalation’s crucial—you don’t deploy final bosses in opening chapters. Feigned progression sells the narrative."
"Diabolically brilliant."
"System, access your archives. Let’s mine usable data."
【Database accessible.】
Immersed in the system’s boundless repository, Ye Linlang neglected meals until evening’s seventh hour compelled her toward the kitchen.
The archives contained Blue Star’s entire 4.5-billion-year chronicle—a true Historical River. Per system claims, sufficient divine energy and Fantasy Points could unveil universal civilizational cycles.
"Hubris, thy name is Linlang."
Rubbing her temples while microwaving instant noodles, she acknowledged the futility of manual data trawling.
Filtering "Spiritual Energy Awakening" materials to the system, she dismissed cosmic historical access as premature ambition.
At 23:00, "Exploring the Paranormal Squad" commenced broadcasting—coincidentally featured on Ye Linlang’s curated watchlist for pre-sleep entertainment.
…
Midnight approached on Hanzhou City’s Wenjing Road as a sedan carried three figures.
The phone-wielding hostess Yaoyao flanked by chuckling companions prepped their equipment.
"Timing optimal?"
"Commence broadcast—target’s five minutes out," advised the white-T-shirted youth, his teenage features belying casual confidence.
Yaoyao activated her live stream, flooding the screen with viewer comments:
【LemonFiend: Midnight madness! Dedication deserves petals! (*▽*)/
PickledHerring: Wenjing’s haunted No.3 Middle School? That death-ridden relic? →_→
PlushieOverlord: Yaoyao’s adorbs! Where’s Brother BaiYe?
PickledHerring: BaiYe fanclub assemble! o(*^▽^*)┛】
As the vehicle halted before rust-chained gates, the camera illuminated decaying signage: Hanzhou No. 3 Middle School.
