ICTEUWMN Chapter 155.2

Although he had no time to write, he was still interested in reading the ocean-themed articles from other contributors.

It was a good way to relax in between writing sessions.

“And the articles are actually really well done. I had no idea there were so many water-based planets and races in the interstellar world.”

Flipping through the pages with great interest, Yu Mian found “Star Beast World” to be an incredibly high-quality magazine. It was informative yet engaging.

This issue featured vivid illustrations and detailed explanations, introducing various oceanic facts, star beasts, and special races.

From seals to jellyfish to crabs… all the way to whales, Yu Mian read it with fascination.

Towards the end of the issue, there was even a carefully curated ranking of top aquatic vacation spots. Naturally, Federated Star’s “Starry Sky Lake Scenic Area” was on the list.

Yu Mian’s fish tail soaking in the water suddenly became restless.

It turned out that aside from “Starry Sky Lake”, there were so many other great water-based vacation spots?

Once he finished his current works, taking the family on a trip would definitely be fun.

When he flipped to the final page, he still felt unsatisfied.

Suddenly, he understood the empty feeling readers had when waiting for updates…it was simply not enough.

Why couldn’t the magazine be twice as thick?

The sponsorship acknowledgments on the last page suddenly caught his eye.

Ever since “Star Beast World” exploded in popularity, especially with the rise of the snow leopard race, many other aloof, special races that were once reluctant to show up started getting jealous.

After all, they were all good looking and furry. So why should only the snow leopards be popular?

Were they any less impressive? In fact, weren’t they even cooler?

Because of this, several races had resorted to various tactics to commission Teacher Fish Soup Noodles for custom articles.

They had nearly gone as far as sending two-meter-tall, fur-covered hunks to his door to showcase their races’ grandeur in person.

When the editorial department relayed this news, Yu Mian almost broke out in a cold sweat and immediately put a stop to it.

To be fair to all races, he declared that he wouldn’t be writing such short articles for a while.

Realizing that Teacher Fish Soup Noodles was a tough nut to crack, these furries finally settled for the second best and turned their attention to the “Star Beast World” magazine, sponsoring the next issue in hopes of getting their race featured.

Naturally, the magazine was thrilled. They never expected such a gain after the magazine became popular, and naturally, they cooperated very well.

Besides, the government had always encouraged such initiatives.

Unique and rare races were precious across the universe, and just like other star systems, the Federation Star had been actively promoting various policies to attract and support talent from special races.

They aimed to create an interracial-friendly star system to attract more special races to settle in the Federation Star and even invest and develop in various industries.

If “Star Beast World” could serve as a promotional gateway, helping more special races see the beauty of the Federation Star, it would be the epitome of political correctness.

Perhaps even Yu Mian hadn’t anticipated that a small commissioned short article could spark such a chain reaction.

After finishing the issue, Yu Mian replied to “Star Beast World’s” editorial department for a rare moment.

He expressed genuine interest and hoped that the next issue would include even more fun and fascinating oceanic knowledge.

“Did we just get an urge for updates from Teacher Fish Soup Noodles?”

For “Star Beast World”, this was an incredible surprise and affirmation.

To think that before, it was always Fish Soup Noodles making everyone cry and urge for updates, but now, even he was personally urging their magazine to update?

“Hehe, this feels like the happiness of having our work recognized. Damn, I even feel like working overtime tonight to put together the next issue.”

“No, no, we need to be even more meticulous in choosing the topic for the next issue. I’m thinking of making a special ranking for ocean delicacies. What do you guys think?”

“Then I plan to go to the neighboring star system and conduct in-person interviews with some rare aquatic races…”

The atmosphere in the magazine’s editorial department was both joyful and exciting.

Meanwhile, as Yu Mian continued to diligently update his serialization with occasional bonus chapters, the plot of “The Vast Immortal Path” progressed further.

As this grand world of cultivation gradually unfolded before readers, its unique charm drew more and more interstellar readers into its gripping story, forming an ever-growing army of fans chasing its updates.

Just the classic and refreshing plot in cultivation novels, where Qi Hanzhou overcame the obstacles set up against him by various parties on the Ascending Cloud Stairway and successfully advanced, triggering a heavenly phenomena and a thunder tribulation, was enough to cause the statistics of “The Vast Immortal Path” to soar.

After all, those who could successfully refine Qi at his age were all descendants of prestigious cultivation families.

These young masters had vast knowledge reserves, had access to powerful elixirs for breakthroughs, and were protected by their elders. If they succeeded in refining Qi, they officially qualified to be selected into sects and embark on the path of immortality.

In contrast, commoners had a much harder time. Unless they possessed extraordinary talent, achieving Qi Refinement was nearly impossible.

“And yet, this child actually did it… and even triggered a heavenly phenomena!”

The elders looked toward the dark clouds gathering at the top of the mountain and sensed the immense power within them, their expressions shifting between shock and uncertainty.

Such a phenomenon was not something an ordinary cultivator in the Qi Refining stage could cause after a breakthrough.

Could it be that this boy really had some unique quality that made even the young sect master take special notice of him?

Even Lin Shuyi’s prior concern for Qi Hanzhou now seemed to have an extremely reasonable explanation.

Could it be that they were all shortsighted and nearly missed discovering a talented commoner?

In the shadows, Elder Gu’s gaze toward Qi Hanzhou grew even more intense.

“But he advanced too suddenly, without any protective weapons or an elder guiding his tribulation, can he really survive this?”

As everyone grappled with their own thoughts, only Lin Shuyi’s face turned pale as he looked up at the looming thunder tribulation in the sky.

Perhaps his actions after transmigrating had caused a butterfly effect, making Qi Hanzhou break through earlier than he was supposed to.

In the original book, Qi Hanzhou was meant to prepare thoroughly under Elder Gu’s guidance before advancing to the Qi Refining stage.

But now, he had triggered the tribulation unexpectedly.

Lin Shuyi’s words immediately alerted the others.

“But the tribulation is already set in motion. If anyone interferes, it will only provoke an even harsher test from the heavenly Dao.”

The crowd realized this and was filled with a complex mix of emotions.

Could it be that after surviving the danger of Qi deviation after being deliberately interrupted during his cultivation, this child would instead die under the thunder tribulation?

That would be such a pity.

Among the top contenders climbing the stairway, the reactions were varied as well.

Some of the chosen prodigies looked visibly unsettled.

“The tribulation this guy triggered… it’s even stronger than mine was…”

Fu Yuan, a proud genius, found himself unable to accept that all his years of training from childhood were being surpassed by an orphan who had merely overheard a few cultivation techniques.

And if that guy really survived the tribulation, the resources and attention he received would only grow.

It would be like snatching what should have rightfully belonged to him!]]

[Wait, so this tribulation is actually that dangerous? I thought breaking through was supposed to be a good thing. I’m crying, is Hanzhou really in danger?]

[So this is what they mean by “ascending through tribulation”…every step is a struggle against fate itself. This path is really perilous and lonely. QAQ]

[Now I finally understand what “blessings and disasters go hand in hand” really means…]

Many interstellar readers anxiously opened the latest update, their emotions rising with the tension of the story.

But upon deeper thought, the logic behind the tribulation system in “The Vast Immortal Path” was perfectly consistent.

Cultivation is to defy the heavens. Each breakthrough that exceeded the natural order invited heavenly punishment.

The stronger each breakthrough stage, the more powerful the tribulation. The most extreme cases could even face the legendary nine-stage thunder tribulation.

And if one failed, they would be completely obliterated, their souls scattered into nothingness, never to reincarnate…

[After reading so much about thunder tribulations, I suddenly feel that it’s not bad to be an ordinary person for the rest of my life. TwT Failure means getting reduced to ashes!]

[But doesn’t anyone realize this is exactly what makes Fish Soup Noodles’ new book so captivating? I can’t wait to see Xiao Qi and Xiao Shuyi embark on their cultivation adventure together!]

[Exactly! This reminds me of the thrill I had staying up all night reading “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King”! But the updates are too slow, damn it! I’m crying.]

In fact, the new book “The Vast Immortal Path” had successfully captured the same audience that had once been obsessed with “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King”.

After all, if you look closely, “The Vast Immortal Path” and “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King” are indeed both refreshing novels that could be written into long-form upgrade series.

Every dangerous and triumphant moment in the protagonist’s journey against heaven and man made readers’ hearts race along with the plot, immersing them in the vast and wondrous world within.

And now, with the arrival of the first thunder tribulation, the tension and anticipation had reached its peak.