Soon, someone with great hand speed popped up in the comment section, saying that he had already placed an order to test the book’s effects.
Since the main text wasn’t enough, wouldn’t it be natural for us to buy all the reference books and study them?
[Huh? It actually exists? The reference book list isn’t fictional? Then I really have to buy it and see for myself!]
Thus, the interstellar readers, still in the heat of their excitement of cultivation, chose to completely ignore the last line that Yu Mian had specially highlighted: “This story is purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental”.
After all, with reference books listed, how could Teacher Fish Soup Noodles still claim it was fiction?
This clearly meant there was documented support! Teacher, are you trying to hide the secrets of cultivation from us?
What Yu Mian hadn’t anticipated was that the first wave of hype triggered by the new book release was not about the plot itself but rather the complete overnight sell-out of ancient Blue Star classics across the entire star network, led by “Dao De Jing”.
The already limited old stock on major platforms was completely wiped out.
Not only were readers from the Federation placing orders, but after catching up with the novel’s latest update, book fans from other star systems were also trying everything to get their hands on this legendary ancient Oriental book, which supposedly allowed one to enter the path of Qi Refining just by reading it.
And they were very jealous of Federation book fans who could access the original text first.
However, the first wave of eager cultivation hopefuls soon realized something after purchasing the book: buying it was the easiest step of all.
[I understand the reasoning behind it all, but why is it that when I read this line, “Maintain upright posture and relaxation, sink Qi into the Dantian, rootless and boundless, all methods follow nature”….I recognize every single word, yet together, I have absolutely no idea what it means? [stunned]]
As soon as this desperate-sounding book review appeared, it skyrocketed to a million likes at an unprecedented speed.
It was undoubtedly the biggest confusion shared by all the new cultivation enthusiasts.
[+1 Oh my god, you spoke my thoughts out loud. I even wondered if I bought a fake copy, but turns out everyone’s in the same boat? I thought it was just me being illiterate TwT]
Every single word made sense, but why can’t we understand the sentence as a whole?
Some simply complained about not understanding, while others began to reflect on themselves.
[Damn it! If I had just paid more attention in my literature classes back then, would I actually be able to understand this now?]
[I never thought the laziness I indulged in back then would come back to bite me like this. Wuwu.]
Of course, these assumptions were soon debunked.
[No, no, no. Listen, I woke my dad who studies ancient texts in the middle of the night and after getting beaten up, he told me he couldn’t understand it either. Then he confiscated my light brain subscribed to “The Vast Immortal Path” so he could catch up on updates and research it himself. I’m crying.]
[Same! I looked into it for ages, and these all seem to be ancient Taoist terminologies from Blue Star’s Huaxia civilization. Like, the Dantian is supposedly deep within the Guanyuan Acupoint of the Ren Meridian and located at the midpoint between the Mingmen and Shenque acupoints. But what the hell is the Guanyuan Acupoint of the Ren Meridian?]
Many readers who attempted to study the text soon realized it was like a puzzle, with one mystery leading to another.
And yet, every mystery carried a sense of profound wonder, making them increasingly curious about the hidden power behind these phrases.
As for Professor Simon and his colleagues, they looked at the warehouse of now-sold-out ancient books and once again exclaimed at the overwhelming sales influence of Fish Soup Noodles.
“Professor, I feel like we may no longer be niche literature enthusiasts in the future.”
“Indeed. I’ve noticed that some online interpretations are even more advanced than our research.”
They also discovered that the star network was suddenly teeming with newly established research groups dedicated to studying ancient Blue Star literature and cultivation texts like mushrooms after a rain.
Could this be proof that passion is the best teacher?
“But didn’t the publishing house already tell them that Teacher Fish Soup Noodles explicitly labeled his work as fiction?”
Professor Simon wiped his sweat, unsure if he should immediately contact Fish Soup Noodles about this unexpected turn of events.
This wave of sudden wealth came far too abruptly.
Previously, they had already found it incredible that “Blue Star Expo”, a scientific journal, had become a bestseller.
“We did tell them, but they all said they just wanted to try. Whether or not cultivation is real doesn’t matter, they mainly want to improve their understanding of ancient Blue Star literature. They’re even urging us to restock faster.”
The customer service staff at the publishing house who were responsible for shipping also felt aggrieved.
Why didn’t they know that there were so many people interested in academic research on the ancient Blue Star.
As for Yu Mian, who had unknowingly stirred up a storm, he was fully focused on writing more chapters once he confirmed that the new book’s backend statistics were climbing steadily.
It seemed like readers were really accepting this style and setting.
Moreover, now that the protagonist had successfully entered the Qi Refining stage, the fated meeting of the two main characters was about to happen, marking the beginning of their journey on the of immortality.
Using Miao Xuan Sect as an entry-level map, the vast cultivation world was about to fully unfold before interstellar readers.
From ink-brush talismans drawn with cinnabar, to magic formations activated with spirit stones, and of course, the classic cultivation practices of growing spirit herbs and refining elixirs…all of these had to be woven into the plot.
With extensive reference materials at hand, including Sun Simiao’s “Medicine King Cauldron”, Shen Bi Ma Liang’s “Cinnabar Brush”, and the legendary Hongjun Patriarch’s “Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams Formation”…
A vast collection of fascinating, traditional cultivation tales and elements were at Yu Mian’s fingertips, giving his novel a distinct and rich cultural essence.
This was why he had been looking forward to the serialization of “The Vast Immortal Path”, a cultivation-themed novel. He hoped for people in the interstellar era to fully appreciate the charm of these cultural elements.
It felt like, even in the far reaches of the interstellar era, he wasn’t alone.
Because everyone could appreciate the same cultural foundation.
But this beautiful fantasy was abruptly interrupted the next day when Editor Shaxs forwarded him a post.
[Fish: ?]
Yu Mian stared at the light-brain screen, suddenly experiencing the exact same feeling as his readers. He recognized every word, but when put together, he had no idea what it meant.
#Shocking! Young man from Central Star suffers ‘Qi Deviation’ after attempting to cultivate his mental power late at night while reading a novel! Federation Hospital’s Mental Power Department warns everyone not to recklessly imitate techniques from books!#
You guys in the interstellar era actually have your own sensational news headlines?
Yu Mian clicked in with a strange feeling, only to find that this pioneering interstellar cultivation warrior had even given a media interview after being discharged from the hospital.
“Sigh, it really wasn’t that serious. I was just reading a novel late at night and got so excited that I subconsciously lay under my covers, curious to see if the mental power in my mental sea could really sink into the Dantian…”
This slightly silly but fearless warrior scratched his head, completely unaware that he had become an online sensation.
Even the comment section below the interview video had exploded with all sorts of reactions.
[What? We were all just joking around, but you actually did it for real? That’s some next-level determination. No, it’s true dedication to the Dao!]
[Ah, you guys were just joking? But I actually bought everything! I even ordered a meditation cushion! You guys are too evil!]
[I’m dying of laughter. I just meditated under my blanket for one night and ended up with leg cramps, but this guy actually dared to mess with his mental sea? He almost ascended to immortality! Looks like the path of cultivation is truly full of dangers.]
Many casual passersby, drawn in by the commotion, curiously glanced at the book title being repeatedly mentioned in the lively comment section.
What exactly was this guide to interstellar cultivation? And mental power could be cultivated?
Why couldn’t they understand a single thing these people were discussing?
Newcomers who had stumbled in quickly received enthusiastic recommendations:
[Of course, it’s Fish Soup Noodles’ new serialized novel “The Vast Immortal Path”! The first chapter alone is a massive 10,000-word feast! Join us now!]
Every time Fish Soup Noodles released a new book, it always sparked waves of bizarre yet frantic promotions.
[Crispy Shark: But the way your book is getting promoted is a little too weird this time, right?]
Of course, Shaxs would never admit that after reading the incredibly detailed cultivation and Qi Refining descriptions in last night’s update, he himself had almost been tempted to give it a try.
And now, there was already a real-life case.
[Fish: Covers face. Ah, well… I suppose I really do need to emphasize this again.]
Yu Mian had indeed overlooked one thing, people in the interstellar era actually possessed mental power.
He had assumed that since the so-called “Qi” was purely fictional, it would be difficult to really achieve even if someone tried. At most, it would just add to the novel’s entertainment value.
Who would have thought the interstellar era was filled with endless possibilities?
Yu Mian immediately posted on star network to clarify and solemnly remind everyone not to recklessly try cultivating. But instead of cooling down, the comment section beneath his post flared up with even more activity, fueled by the hype of the new book’s release.
It was just that today’s Fish Fans seem to be a little more rebellious:
[Really? I don’t believe it. Unless you update another 30,000 words for us to study more deeply, otherwise, Qi Deviation Warning! [Evil smile]]
[Or, you could just hurry up and write the scene where the couple meets! Hehe OvO. We’re not picky at all, Teacher Fish Soup Noodles! A mere 10,000 words is nowhere near enough!]
Originally, there had been several serious and responsible reader comments assuring they wouldn’t recklessly attempt cultivation, but those were now completely buried under waves of chaotic teasing replies.
