While Yu Mian was brainstorming a new short story about mermaids, “The Vast Immortal Path” had entered a new round of intense serialization.
Especially on the day the climax scene of protagonist Lin Shuyi’s first double thunder tribulation after transmigrating was released, the daily active users in the Huanyu backend reached a terrifying peak.
After all, the shocking peril of a double thunder tribulation at the Foundation Establishment stage for a Heaven Spiritual Root cultivator had countless interstellar cultivation fans glued to their light brains, their expressions shifting dramatically.
The peak of Hongjun Mountain was almost completely obliterated by this once-in-ten-thousand-years Heaven Spiritual Root tribulation!
But, when the dark clouds dispersed and everyone, still trembling with fear, looked toward the peak, a strong and peculiar fragrance of grass and wood wafted through the air.
The next moment, all the spiritual flowers and herbs across the entire Miao Xuan Mountain Range flourished with unparalleled vitality.
“This is an extremely rare heaven and earth phenomenon triggering the emergence of spiritual herbs!”
An experienced elder gasped in astonishment.
Moments later, Qi Hanzhou, whose body was covered in wounds, appeared before the crowd with Lin Shuyi, who was dressed in white, in his arms. And in the arms of the unconscious Lin Shuyi was none other than a four-leaf Thunder Marrow Herb of ten-thousand-year quality.
Wherever they passed, spiritual flowers and herbs sprouted and bloomed as if touched by divine power.
Using this ten-thousand-year Thunder Marrow Herb as a turning point, the alchemy arc in “The Vast Immortal Path” officially began.
Anti-aging Beauty Pills that granted eternal youth, Fasting Pills that eliminated the need for food, Marrow Cleansing Pills that expelled impurities from the body, making one lighter and unlocking their potential…
After waking up, Lin Shuyi relied on his knowledge of alchemy from reading the original novel and teamed up with Qi Hanzhou to develop a series of pills before the Immortal Spirit Tournament, which left countless interstellar cultivation fans dazzled.
“Even though I know these pills don’t actually exist, why do I still feel so tempted just reading about them?”
“This Fasting Pill is even more powerful than nutrient solutions. One pill and you never have to eat again.”
“Wait a second, isn’t the Marrow Cleansing Pill basically the ultimate weight-loss remedy? Take one, soak in a hot spring, and come out looking like a whole new person! Just imagining it feels amazing.”
Such fervent discussions spread like wildfire. Whether in Central Star bookstores or on the streets, one could always see groups of young people gathered around their light brains, their faces animated as they talked about the miraculous pills in “The Vast Immortal Path.”
Some were even standing on conspicuous flying swords under their feet. Though high-altitude flying was restricted in urban areas, floating transportation was still permitted.
Ever since “The Vast Immortal Path” became a sensation, many young people abandoned traditional commuting methods and instead started riding various cultivation-inspired flying devices to work and school.
On the forums, countless posts pop up every day under threads about modifying flying swords, with passionate cultivation fans eagerly sharing their latest upgrade guides and special effects combinations.
And after the alchemy arc exploded in popularity, treasure-hunting posts also began springing up like mushrooms after the rain.
[Urgent! Waiting Online! I think I found the four-leaf Thunder Marrow Herb that Lin Shuyi obtained after his tribulation! Everyone, look! Is this it? I really want to dig it up and plant it at home! [Image] [Image]]
As soon as this post appeared, the replies were filled with shock.
[Fuck, you’re even targeting the greenbelts now? Digging up public greenery is seriously unethical!!]
[Don’t get too obsessed with the novel, or Teacher Fish Soup Noodles will be worried. How about this, just send me the location, and I’ll go verify it for you in person!]
[Yeah, hand over the address, we’ll help you check it out!]
A flood of excited replies tried to extract more details, inadvertently giving rise to a group of “civilian plant enthusiasts”.
Not only were the greenbelts of major satellite cities under frequent scrutiny, but even interstellar botanical gardens noticed a steady rise in visitor traffic.
These visitors often stared intensely at the various exotic flowers and plants, occasionally murmuring to themselves while glancing at their light brains.
What Centuries-old Green Spirit Fruits, thousand-year Triple Crow Grass, ten-thousand-year Flame Branches…??
“We really don’t have any of those, okay? We’ve never even heard of them!”
The botanical garden administrators were on the verge of encasing their flower beds in glass covers, worried that if this trend continued, they might start encountering plant theft cases.
“No, no, they’re just following a book update craze.”
Of course, some members of the management team were also fans of “The Vast Immortal Path” and they tried to explain the situation to their superiors.
It was just that the idea that a novel’s alchemy arc had sparked a massive herb-hunting craze across the interstellar was baffling to the older generation.
Could a book really be that captivating?
“So, you’re telling me that if you refine the pills in this novel, you can get eternal youth?”
After some explanation, these older interstellar readers also developed a subtle interest in “The Vast Immortal Path”, a book on immortal cultivation with a strange and magnificent worldview.
After all, even in the interstellar age, who hadn’t dreamed of immortality?
And the cultivation world just happened to fulfill this dream of longevity, even though the perilous journey of fighting fate for opportunities was filled with danger.
The refreshing, upgrade flow plot of two compelling young protagonists embarking on the path of cultivation together was indeed addictive.
Especially after the double thunder tribulation, the attitude of the Miao Xuan Sect towards Qi Hanzhou also began to change. Even Jiang Ting, the senior brother who had always looked down on him, had to admit that the kid was, at the very least, loyal.
At least Lin Shuyi wasn’t wrong about him.
But Lin Shuyi was certain that Qi Hanzhou had always been a good person. In this life, he had entered the world of the novel and could personally witness Qi Hanzhou’s growth. For a former reader, nothing could be better.
And three years from now, in the “Immortal Spirit Tournament” arc, Qi Hanzhou would accompany Lin Shuyi to another continent for the competition, where they would make a stunning debut. The refreshing plot and perfect cooperation between the pre-official couple also made many readers scream with excitement.
