An invasion from the Abyss? I, a demonic cultivator, laughed.

Chapter 239 Civilization Treasury

Ya Zi looked at Qin Xiang and smiled.

The death of a hero is a hurdle.

It is an obstacle that even the most outstanding geniuses are not confident of overcoming.

No matter how strong a King-ranked warrior is, even if they possess Mythical equipment, they wouldn't dare say they can reliably pass the Heroic Spirit Trial.

Not to mention crossing over, countless kings, throughout their entire lives, did not even have the courage to take a step!
Wang Jie is already at the pinnacle in the eyes of ordinary people. He has power, money, status, and longevity. Under such circumstances, who would be willing to risk their life?

Fourteen years ago, Qin Xiang was already a top-tier King-level Awakener, but even now, he still hasn't made up his mind to take on the challenge.

However, unlike ordinary kings, Qin Xiang did not covet power and life, but rather did not want to waste his life.

Those who are willing to sacrifice themselves for their ideals do not mean that they are indifferent to life and death. On the contrary, in order to fulfill their vision, they will cherish their lives even more.

It has only been a little over fifty years since the Abyss invasion, and even the oldest King-level beings have hardly been marked by time. Experts at the research institute speculate that King-level beings have a lifespan of at least five hundred years.

Five hundred years of lifespan! Qin Xiang had only lived less than a tenth of that time. He still wanted to witness human civilization heading towards the abyss. He could still make contributions to China for several hundred more years. How could he bear to waste it?

However, now, a King-rank is not enough; a Heroic Spirit is required!
This is a crucial moment when Chinese civilization, and even human civilization, may usher in a leap forward, and he is the only one who can help. Even if there is only a one in ten chance, he has to step up!
Seeing Qin Xiang's resolute gaze, Ya Zi didn't say anything more, but simply nodded and said, "It's good to try now. You've been preparing for fourteen years, and it's time."

"Blue Star is sinking, and the speed at which your strength increases may not be able to keep up with the speed at which the difficulty of the trials increases. If you don't plan to stay at the King rank for the rest of your life, there's no need to keep dragging it out."

"Besides, your temperament is too calm and steady, and you really need this kind of do-or-die spirit."

"Go ahead, and if you die, I'll take care of your family."

"Thank you, sir."

Qin Xiang bowed solemnly, and his figure disappeared into the smoke.

At the same moment, Chu Xiu was leisurely lying in bed.

He naturally had no idea that his refusal to hand over the [Anchor Point] had forced Qin Xiang to directly challenge the Heroic Spirit Trial.

However, even if he knew, Chu Xiu would not change his decision.

At this moment, he was focused on studying his newly acquired identity.

Lord of the Small World

Chu Xiu discovered that after the [Core Anchor Point] and [Proof of the Past] merged to create that special civilization panel, he seemed to have established some kind of wonderful connection with his own civilization.

Through the new [Proof of the Past], Chu Xiu was able to "see" his civilization, not in a physical sense, but by sensing tiny points of light, some strong and some weak, each carrying a unique aura.

"This seems to be the spark of my civilization."

"Is the strongest point of light Liang Zhan?"

Chu Xiu couldn't see exactly what Liang Zhan was doing, but he could sense his presence and even grant him power through the [Proof of the Past].

It can be a temporary enhancement buff, or it can be experience points that directly increase your level.

"Is this the power of civilization?"

Chu Xiu stroked his chin.

Moreover, the power of civilization seems to extend far beyond this.

Chu Xiu could sense not only people, but the entire territory was within his sensing range.

He can even use the power of civilization to change the weather and terrain.

"Interesting, really interesting."

What amazing power!
Chu Xiu muttered something under his breath, then turned his gaze to the so-called [Civilization Treasury].

Currently, he can only unlock one technology, one trait, and one building.

[Trait "Want to Survive": The gene for survival will be etched into your people. In life-or-death crises, their reaction speed and strength will increase; when near death, their life recovery speed will increase. Unlocked at 13.8 Civilization Points (depending on the number of people).]

[Technology "Blood Energy Extraction": Extracts energy from liquid contaminated by "heavenly blood" and unlocks subsequent Blood Energy technology trees. Unlocking costs 12.4 Civilization Points.]

[Building "Pioneer Sculpture": Within 10km of the sculpture, the rate of civilization point accumulation increases by 20%. Unlocking costs 22.1 civilization points.]

"It's just like playing a game!"

Chu Xiu scanned all three items and couldn't help but sigh.

However, this is the norm in the Abyss. In reality, the game panel is just a form of power application. Ultimately, the power will manifest in a real-world way.

For example, if Chu Xiu unlocks a technology, it won't create a technology out of thin air. Instead, the knowledge of that technology will be retrieved from the civilization repository through the power of civilization and instilled into the minds of some scientists.

Although he was eager to test this power immediately, he soon discovered that cultivating a civilization seemed to be a long-term endeavor.

"At my current rate of civilization point accumulation, it will take me two and a half years to unlock a trait, and a full four years to unlock a sculpture."

"Damn it, I've only been awakened for less than three months!"

Chu Xiu ground his teeth.

He flipped through it again and found that the Civilization Treasury still contained a large number of unlocked special technologies and buildings. Some of these were basic technologies that all civilizations possessed, while others were unique to the World of the Dead. However, they were all shrouded in a thick fog and were locked.

"Is this the Civilization Treasury? It records all the knowledge of a civilization from the past to the future."

Chu Xiu was genuinely curious about what this thing was, what its principles were, and how it worked. But he also knew that this level of power was far beyond his current comprehension.

Chu Xiu was pondering as he flipped through the pages when suddenly his finger stopped, hovering over a building shrouded in thick fog, its exact shape obscured.

[Building "Cross-boundary Double Doors": Unlocked when civilization reaches 3600K.]

The words before him made Chu Xiu stroke his chin again.

It's easy to tell from Ya Zi's description that the "Cross-Border Double Passage" is a hurdle!

Before this building, the development of civilization could only rely on individual efforts, at most with the help of awakened beings to transport some supplies.

But once a double portal is established, civilization's development will experience a leap forward! Just like in the world of [Super Evolution]!
The influx of massive amounts of talent and resources can expand the scale of civilization at an astonishing rate. At that time, even if Chu Xiu does nothing, it will spontaneously expand!

Once it reaches a certain scale, Chu Xiu will be able to receive massive amounts of resources without even lifting a finger, just like the King of Immortality.

"So the top priority right now is to unlock this building? After that, I won't have to worry about it anymore; the government will take care of everything for me."

"only."

Looking at the civilization's scale of 3600K, Chu Xiu frowned slightly again.

The calculation of the scale of a civilization is actually not complicated; it is simply the sum of the population multiplied by the development index and the degree of evolution.

The specific weighting index is very complex; it's an extremely complex function that even Chu Xiu finds daunting. Fortunately, as long as Chu Xiu concentrates his mind and inputs the index, the specific weighting value will automatically appear.

For example, an evolutionary level of 0.5 has a weighted value of 0.84, while an evolutionary level of 1.0 has a weighted value of 5.77.

It increased significantly, but that's not surprising. After all, the difference between 0.5 and 1.0 in evolution level is not a doubling, but rather the difference between the mortal and warrior ranks.

Chu Xiu quickly made a calculation.

"Overall, if both indices are 1.0, to reach such a large scale, the population would need to be around 300,000."

"But it's too difficult to raise both indices to such high levels. In comparison, developing the population is much simpler. If we can reach a population of one million, the requirements are much lower."

The more Chu Xiu tried to calculate, the more he shook his head.

This doesn't seem like something that can be accomplished in the short term.

If things develop normally, it may take decades, or even centuries!

But can our own civilization last that long?
It would probably be wiped out before it even got going. The Shiki world is level seven, with not only Heroic Spirits but also Demigods!
Although these terrifying beings are still silent, they should gradually awaken and quickly regain their power as the Boundless Blood Pool opening ceremony begins.

Even if Chu Xiu grows up very quickly, he can't possibly sit in his territory all day like the King of Immortality.

The best solution would naturally be for the government to send powerful individuals to protect Chu Xiu, but Chu Xiu refused.

There's nothing we can do about it; he released the "anchor point," and who knows what kind of monsters and demons he might attract.

"Forget it, civilization is just icing on the cake, not something I need. It can't help me in the short term either. I'll just do my best and not risk my own safety for the sake of small gains."

"Qin Xiang should be able to hold out for a while, but improving his own strength is more important."

Having made up his mind, Chu Xiu stopped thinking about it and began to plan his next step.

The primary task, of course, is to quickly kill monsters and level up, unlock new inheritances, and convert all 1.4 million causal points into real power.

However, Chu Xiu did not plan to upgrade in the Corpse Demon World.

The world of Shiki is too dangerous now. Ever since the Boundless Blood Pool performed some kind of ritual, the blood rain falling from the sky has "revived" the entire world.

“There are no Blood Demon parts near the camp, but even so, powerful King-level beings have been born there. Those resurrected Blood Demons will only be stronger!”

"Even the weakest is a Blood Demon incarnation, somewhere between a King and a Heroic Spirit. Some of the top-ranked Blood Demons may have already reached the Heroic Spirit level!"

"In other words, even though I've eliminated the calamity, I might still encounter [Heroic Spirits] while leveling up in the World of Corpses! And the chances aren't small!"

The incarnation of the Blood Demon can be an opportunity, or it can be a disaster that brings trouble upon oneself!
With Chu Xiu's current strength, leveling up is just a time-consuming activity that doesn't require much skill. He can just find an ordinary world to grind in. The important thing is to be safe, even if it takes a little more time.

It's best to wait until you reach level 9 and have fully mastered all the inheritances before pursuing opportunities.

With the final reward from the End difficulty level, he should be qualified to try [Free Deep Dive]. Chu Xiu was certain that this item, which he had obtained at such a high price, would bring him unimaginable benefits, and he was very much looking forward to it.

Alternatively, hunting other blood demons in the world of corpse demons to strengthen one's blood demon avatar is also a good option.

"In addition, the secondary task is to collect materials for refining the mid-grade [Eight Desolate Netherfire Array] and [Four Symbols Yin Yang Furnace]."

The lineage of the Demon Lord Duobao cannot be resolved through causal points.

Fortunately, Chu Xiu has the perfectly suited [Perfect Forging] talent, so all he needs to do is collect the materials.

"Now that I have so many good things, I won't have to worry about not being able to buy the items I want at the auction."

"I can even collect the materials needed for the mythical and legendary equipment blueprints that drop along the way."

Once he forges the [Four Symbols Yin Yang Furnace], combined with Chu Xiu's [Perfect Forging] talent, he will find it incredibly easy to craft equipment based on the blueprints, and he will also gain numerous bonuses.

Legendary equipment is one thing, but he was really eyeing that mythical equipment.

However, there is a prerequisite for achieving both of these points.

That is to have a completely new identity.

Chu Xiu, an ordinary support class, suddenly went to an auction to buy exorbitantly priced materials and anchor points. Anyone could tell there was something wrong with him.

"Forging an identity is no easy task. Whether it's keeping information confidential during the transaction process or ensuring the authenticity and validity of the identity, it's a huge problem."

However, Chu Xiu already had a plan.

Of course, he needed to make more "insurance preparations" before obtaining a fake identity.
In the days that followed, Chu Xiu first made a trip to the Bloodstained Arena to exchange for items that restored his essence and blood.

This depleted his ancient blood to only a single digit, which pained Chu Xiu greatly.

It is worth mentioning that after sensing Chu Xiu, the Boundless Blood Pool even personally appeared to "visit" him.

He was very pleased to discover that Chu Xiu had reached the rank of general, but he did not let Chu Xiu participate in the competition immediately. He only said that the rewards for the general-level gladiatorial combat were very generous and that Chu Xiu should level up as soon as possible.

Upon returning, Chu Xiu began to focus on recuperating, restoring his depleted essence and the original source of his golden embryo.

Even with special items obtained from the Blood Pool, it would still take at least half a month to fully replenish the nearly depleted essence blood.

Chu Xiu planned to use this time to further enhance his "disguise".

When he was trying to conceal his identity, he realized that if someone who was against him was really determined to find him, they could use exhaustive search to investigate every student who participated in the trial.

In that case, Chu Xiu's behavior would become very strange. A support class of warrior rank would easily attract attention if he stayed indoors all day after clearing the game.

To fool an investigation, you need a clear "timeline".

So, when he was on Earth, in order not to leave any clues, he gave himself the identity of a "web novel writer" and wrote more than 100,000 words in three hours. Then, when he went to the Corpse Demon World, he set up a timed release and even gave his account to his parents to help him interact with his readers.

This would create the illusion that he had been working on Earth all along.

However, this superficial disguise can only fool a cursory investigation.

After he demonstrated amazing potential, people, whether they wanted to harm him or help him, would go to great lengths to find him!
Chu Xiu was certain that Ya Zi had mobilized all his resources to thoroughly investigate his identity! Investigators from nearby provinces and cities might even have come to Jiangcheng!
In extreme cases, he might even assign a high-level tracker to each student participating in the trial!
"In this way, such a rudimentary method will no longer be effective."

"Besides, it's inherently illogical for a Warrior-rank Awakened to write a novel, even if it's just a whim."

Chu Xiu looked down at the dismal grades of his novel and shook his head.

The book has 200,000 words published, but it hasn't even reached 100 favorites, and the only comments are from two people who seem like robots.

Even the most steadfast literary dreams should shatter in the face of such dismal results.

There was nothing he could do; after all, it was just something he jotted down in a few hours.

"The only way to get past this level of investigation is for [the person in question] to do it."

With a thought, Chu Xiu summoned the Blood Demon Avatar, which had been resting in the Spirit Flesh Storage Pouch for many days, and it appeared beside him.

After enduring the colonel's self-destruction, the Blood Demon Avatar was once reduced to only the Blood Demon Core.

However, as a powerful blood demon, this final core is almost indestructible; even a heroic spirit would find it difficult to completely annihilate it.

Now, after using the items obtained from the Boundless Blood Pool, he has barely recovered a small portion of his strength.

Although very few,
It's more than enough to create a [Blood Demon Clone].

With a tremor, the Blood Demon's avatar emerged from its body, revealing a humanoid, crimson creature.

Then, his blood vessels and skin continued to develop, and his face changed, eventually becoming a man who looked exactly like Chu Xiu.

His aura indicated that he was at the level of a warrior, rank 3.

It was exactly the same level as Chu Xiu's registered level, and even the things that Chu Xiu could do, the Blood Demon clone could also do.

Chu Xiu looked him up and down, and after confirming that no flaws could be found without careful examination, he nodded in satisfaction.

In the days that followed, Chu Xiu found a job in a factory, where his Blood Demon clone took over his work, meals, sleep, and conversations with his parents. He would also occasionally meet up with friends.

This behavior is exactly the same as that of a high school student who has finally emerged from the shattering of his literary dreams, has been staying at home for a long time, and is now beginning to crave social interaction.

He himself changed his appearance and went to the neighboring city to quietly recover his condition, occasionally running dungeons to familiarize himself with his new body and newly unlocked supernatural powers.

Seven days later.

Chu Xiu walked 600 kilometers to arrive in a completely unfamiliar city.

He followed a map and quickly found his destination.

Before him was a small, unremarkable bookstore.

But Chu Xiu knew that this was just a facade.

This is the stronghold of [Shanwailou].

(End of this chapter)