This is a cultivation game, but the operation is bad

Just as Jiang Liu was about to explore the Dongying area for a while, another system notification suddenly sounded.

[You have reached the Great Perfection of the Tribulation Transcending Realm. Do you wish to consume 1 unit of Primordial Purple Qi to advance to the next realm?]

"what?"

Jiang Liu was clearly stunned when he heard the system notification. Could the Primordial Purple Qi be used to improve one's cultivation level?
In other words, I only need to consume one unit of Primordial Purple Qi to break through to the Mahayana stage?

Is there even a question?
【Yes】

Without the slightest hesitation, Jiang Liu chose yes.

[You have used Primordial Purple Qi to break through, and your realm has reached the early stage of Mahayana.]

Just when Jiang Liu thought it was over, a series of system notifications followed.

[You have reached the early stage of Mahayana cultivation. You possess the key item for ascension—Primordial Purple Qi. Your immortal appearance has been cultivated to its limit. All your attributes have broken through to the Great Perfection of Mahayana cultivation.]

You have met the minimum requirements for ascension:

【Part 1: Transcending Tribulation to Great Perfection → Mahayana Stage】

[Two: Possessing Hongmeng Purple Qi]

【Three: Her ethereal beauty has reached its peak】

[Four: All attributes reach the highest level of perfection]

[Your current selection is as follows:]

【Part 1: Ascend to immortality using your current cultivation level, all attributes, celestial appearance, and Primordial Purple Qi】

Part Two: Continue exploring the world of cultivation.

Please select.

Jiang Liu: "??????"

This series of system notifications exploded in Jiang Liu's mind like a thunderbolt, leaving his brain blank and his whole body stunned.

What the hell?
Can I ascend now?

Isn't it only through Mahayana and Dzogchen that one can ascend to immortality?
Jiang Liu was stunned for more than ten seconds before he understood what was going on after carefully considering the series of system prompts.

At this stage, he is already capable of ascending to heaven.

His realm, primordial purple aura, immortal appearance, and all attributes have reached the ascension standard. If he wants, he can ascend immediately!
After realizing what was happening, they were immediately overjoyed!
Holy crap, I can ascend to heaven right now!

There's no need to wait until the Great Perfection of Mahayana Buddhism!
"What is the difference between ascending to heaven now and ascending to heaven in Mahayana and Dzogchen?"

After the initial euphoria, Jiang Liu calmed down a bit, his face showing confusion.

If there is a difference, then wouldn't the Mahayana Great Perfection ascension be better?
However, the gap shouldn't be too big, since it's just the mortal realm.

Is it better to stay in the mortal realm a little longer, or to ascend to the celestial realm immediately?
Is there even a question?
Of course, I'll ascend to the Immortal Realm immediately!

The mortal realm and the immortal realm are two different worlds. No matter how much you improve in the mortal realm, it's not as good as a hair in the immortal realm!
Want to continue exploring the world of cultivation?

I'm so frustrated with this game, I can finally uninstall it!
Without the slightest hesitation, Jiang Liu made his choice.

【One】

You have chosen to ascend immediately.

All your equipment and items will become the foundation for ascension. Please choose whether to proceed immediately.

【Yes】

next second.

Jiang Liu saw the superior-grade immortal sword in his hand slowly disappearing, followed by his clothes, bracelets, necklaces, rings, and all other equipment.

These devices transformed into a rainbow torrent, surging into the body.

The foundation for your ascension is being built.

[Middle Mahayana Buddhism]

[Later Mahayana Buddhism]

【Mahayana Dzogchen 11%】

[Your equipment and items are of insufficient quality, causing your ascension foundation construction to fail. Do you wish to consume all attributes to attempt construction again?]

Jiang Liu: "."

Oh no, he leveled up too fast, and his equipment level couldn't keep up. He only has one high-grade immortal artifact in his entire set of equipment, which is not enough to complete the foundation building for ascension.

Let's use all attributes then.

【Yes】

[The foundation for ascension is still being built]

[4147% Attack Power]

[Mahayana Great Perfection 33% 52% 99% 100%]

[The foundation for ascension has been established]

[Do you wish to consume Primordial Purple Qi to ascend?]

【Yes】

[Ascending to a higher realm]

[Early Immortal Stage 15% 36% 72%]

[The Primordial Purple Qi has been exhausted. Do you wish to fuse with the Immortal Form to ascend to a higher realm?]

【Yes】

[Perfect foundation building and integration in progress]

[The Nine-Turn Golden Elixir is in the process of fusion.]

[Level 999 Nascent Soul Fusion in progress]

[The Seven-Colored Ultimate Primordial Spirit is fusing.]

[The Three Flowers Gather at the Top, Spiritual Transformation and Immortal Fusion in Progress.]

[Early stage of Human Immortal: 99%; Mid-stage of Human Immortal: 99%; Late stage of Human Immortal: 99%]

[Early-stage Earth Immortal 99%, Mid-stage Earth Immortal 99%, Late-stage Earth Immortal 1%]

[Immortal form fusion complete, current post-ascension realm—Late-stage Earth Immortal]

[Whether to fuse all attributes for realm ascension]

Yes, yes, yes!!!

[3141% Attack Power, 2011% Defense Power, 1555% Spirit Power, 1997% Health, Critical Hit Chance, Critical Hit Damage, Attack Speed, Casting Speed, Movement Speed ​​(excluding equipment)]

[Late-stage Earth Immortal 25% 36% 99%]

[Early stage of Celestial Immortal: 1% 2% 3%]

[All attributes have been fused. Current post-ascension realm: Early stage of Celestial Immortal]

Jiang Liu: "!!!!!!!"

Once the labor and management teams ascend to a higher level, they'll be like celestial beings!
Bang bang bang!
Jiang Liu's heart was pounding with excitement!

All your efforts will not be in vain!

The celestial appearance he cultivated with money, and all the attributes he painstakingly developed, all transformed into his ascension realm!
Although his overall attributes only allowed him to advance from the late Earth Immortal stage to the early Heaven Immortal stage by 3%, he was still very satisfied.

After all, it's definitely harder to advance in one's realm after ascension, so being able to reach the early stage of the Celestial Immortal realm is already quite satisfactory.

A celestial being is no longer a nobody in the immortal ranks, right?
I don't want to be at the bottom again.

[Your equipment and items, Primordial Purple Qi, Celestial Appearance, and all attributes have been fully fused. Do you wish to ascend to the Celestial Rank immediately?]

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!

A deafening thunderclap resounded!

Colorful banners flood the screen, an era of cultivation!

[Congratulations to Jiang Liu, a player on the Celestial Dynasty server of the game "Cultivation Era," for successfully ascending to immortality!]

[Congratulations to Jiang Liu, a player on the Celestial Dynasty server of the game "Cultivation Era," for successfully ascending to immortality!]

[Congratulations to Jiang Liu, a player on the Celestial Dynasty server of the game "Cultivation Era," for successfully ascending to immortality!]

A beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping Jiang Liu's entire body.

Wearing only a simple cloth garment, Jiang Liu, guided by the bright light, slowly ascended into the sky, ascended into the sky, and ascended into the sky again.

Soon, as if a map had changed, after a flash of white light, he had already left the era of cultivation.

When he opened his eyes again, Jiang Liu was already in the Immortal Realm.

Standing on white clouds and jade ground, one can see a gigantic white gate of unknown height before them.

The gate was supported by two giant pillars made of unknown immortal material, with an awe-inspiring plaque hanging at its highest point.

Nantianmen!
"I have arrived at the Southern Heavenly Gate!"

Jiang Liu's eyes widened as if he were dreaming. He rubbed his eyes hard and stared at the massive South Heavenly Gate from bottom to top.

Magnificent, grand, and awe-inspiring, huh?
What is that thing?
When he looked at the highest-ranking Nantianmen plaque, he suddenly paused, tilted his head, and looked puzzled.

On the suspended plaque of the South Heavenly Gate, there is a small figure dressed in a white robe, holding a whisk, with white hair and beard flowing.

The old immortal was climbing on the South Heaven Gate plaque, holding a huge red banner, and clumsily hanging it on the plaque.

[Congratulations to Jiang Liu, the first mortal in the Dharma-ending Age, on his successful ascension!]

The words were inscribed on the red banner.

Jiang Liu: "??????"

Is this a welcome gift?

The banners aren't even all hung up yet. Isn't your welcoming ceremony a bit too slow?
As if sensing the gaze, the old immortal who was leaning on the plaque of the South Heavenly Gate looked down and saw Jiang Liu. He was startled at first, and then suddenly flicked his whisk.

Clap clap clap!

It was like firing a salute; countless colorful flowers and shimmering fragments exploded in the sky, slowly drifting down and covering Jiang Liu.

Jiang Liu, adorned with colorful flowers and sequins, stood expressionless as he watched the old immortal fly by.

"I, Laozi, on behalf of the Celestial Court, welcome Fellow Daoist Jiang to ascend to heaven."

Taishang Laojun landed lightly in front of Jiang Liu, with an awkward smile on his face: "Young Fellow Daoist Jiang, according to the Heavenly Court's plan, the Ministry of Rites originally intended to welcome you, the first mortal of the Dharma-ending Age, to ascend to heaven with six heavenly soldiers, three gods and seven fairies."

"However, your ascension happened a bit too quickly. We weren't prepared, so we had no choice but to send Laozi alone to welcome you." "You don't mind, do you?"

Jiang Liu: "."

Is it my fault that nobody welcomes me?
Or should I descend to earth and fly again?
Besides, you are Laozi, how could I possibly mind?
Wait, who?

Jiang Liu stared at the old immortal before him and asked, "Are you Laozi?"

"Yes."

Laozi smiled slightly: "I am the legendary Laozi."

"You damn planner, take this punch!"

Jiang Liu suddenly sprang up and swung a punch at Laozi!

This punch contained immense power!

This punch embodies the will of billions of players!

This punch could pierce through the South Heavenly Gate!

But they couldn't encounter Laozi (the Supreme Lord Lao).

Taishang Laojun did not expect Jiang Liu to suddenly attack him, but the difference between the two sides was too great. Taishang Laojun only blinked, and Jiang Liu could not understand it.

"Young Fellow Daoist Jiang, what is the meaning of this?"

Lao Tzu asked in confusion.

OK, if I can't hit it, so be it. Anyway, I'm doing this for the players.

"nothing."

Jiang Liu said expressionlessly, "I just wanted to give those dog planners from the Immortal Cultivation Era a punch."

"Cultivation Era? What a load of crap from the game developers?"

Lao Tzu was even more puzzled: "What is that?"

This time, it was Jiang Liu's turn to be dumbfounded.

"what?"

Jiang Liu was taken aback by this answer and asked with a look of surprise and doubt, "Aren't you the dog planner of the Immortal Cultivation Era?"

Laozi, both amused and exasperated, said, "Even I don't know what the Immortal Cultivation Era is."

Jiang Liu was even more shocked: "Wasn't the Immortal Cultivation Era something your Heavenly Court threw into the mortal realm to help mortals cultivate immortality?"

"What nonsense!"

Laozi shook his head and said solemnly, "The immortal realm cannot interfere with the mortal realm. This is a heavenly rule. Fellow Daoist Jiang, you have already ascended. I hope you will remember this. Once you violate the heavenly rule, you will be severely punished."

"Let's not talk about these worldly matters anymore, come with Laozi."

With that, Laozi turned and walked toward the South Heavenly Gate.

Jiang Liu followed, completely bewildered, his mind filled with questions.

Was the Immortal Cultivation Era not thrown down by the Celestial Court?

Who the hell did that?
The fairy customer service, the Dragon King selling products, and the Eight Great Gods I saw in the Immortal Cultivation Era were all fake.

Taishang Laojun led a bewildered Jiang Liu into the South Heavenly Gate, saying as they walked, "Young Daoist Jiang, you are exceptionally talented. You ascended to the Heavenly Immortal realm in one go. Ordinary positions are no longer suitable for you. I will now offer you two positions."

"First, the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, the Deputy Chief Administrator of the Heavenly River, oversees 30,000 Heavenly Soldiers and 300 Heavenly Generals. They are responsible for patrolling the Heavenly River daily and inspecting the Three Realms once a year."

"Second, the tax officials under the God of Wealth in the Ministry of Finance are responsible for collecting taxes in the Three Realms."

"Young Fellow Daoist Jiang, which one would you like to be?"

"Just a little tip, the deputy commander of Tianhe works very hard, he has to lead troops to patrol Tianhe every day."

One became a soldier, and the other became a civil servant.

Which one should I choose?
You've asked me unnecessary questions.

Jiang Liu quickly put aside worldly affairs and said decisively, "I'm a tax collector, I'm going to collect money!"

"Very good, a clear judgment."

The Supreme Lord Laozi revealed a mysterious smile: "This is a very good position. Tens of thousands of celestial immortals in the Immortal Realm are vying for it. Fellow Daoist Jiang is the first one to ascend in the Dharma-ending Age, so you must seize this opportunity."

"Thank you for your guidance, Laozi!"

Upon hearing that so many people were vying for it, Jiang Liu's eyes lit up, and he quickly expressed his gratitude.

He forgot one thing: if a position is highly sought after by thousands, how could it possibly become vacant?

Jiang Liu successfully joined the Ministry of Finance.

Tax official Jiang is online.

Their daily work involves searching for immortals who are in seclusion or asleep in the boundless immortal realm, and waking them up to pay their personal income tax.

Or you could go to the underworld, and in the boundless underworld, find those underworld immortals who are in seclusion or asleep, and wake them up to pay their personal income tax.

Daily working hours: 24 hours.

Wandering in the celestial realm, wandering in the underworld, wandering in the celestial realm, wandering in the underworld!
Looking for someone! Looking for someone! Looking for someone!

Taxes! Taxes! Taxes!

If we don't collect taxes and fail to meet our sales targets, our wages will be docked!

"Worry, Lao Tzu!"

Many years later...

And who knows how many years later.

Who knows how many years later.

In the Finance Department of the Heavenly Court.

"How could a ghost do this?!"

Jiang Liu tossed three stacks of documents, each over ten meters high, into the air. His eyes were bloodshot, and he slammed his fists on the table, growling with a ferocious expression, "This is completely different from the immortals I remember!"

As the deputy to the God of Wealth in the Ministry of Finance, he, a Golden Immortal, actually has to work 10 hours a day!
Who could stand this?!

Although it's much better than the 24 hours right after ascension, it's still unacceptable!
I'm a Golden Immortal!

I'm only a few thousand steps away from becoming a Great Immortal, why should I still have to work!

I want to play!

After venting his frustrations, Jiang Liu calmed down, expressionlessly grabbed a falling document, and continued working.

[Application for Tax Payment Delay by the Underworld Emperor Ye Longying]

[Night Cherry Blossom: I'm broke. I'll owe you for another three thousand years.]

"You owe taxes for thirteen thousand years!!!"

Jiang Liu picked up the judgment pen and drew a big red X.

[General Yang, Deputy Commander of the Heavenly River and Heavenly Soldiers: They're all on our side. We'll owe you another three thousand years.]

[Tenjō Shōkyō: Give me, the last prince of the Heisei era, some face. I'll owe you another thousand years.]

"Ugh, it's all unpaid taxes! What are those useless people doing? How come they can't even collect a little tax?"

Jiang Liu was so angry he almost vomited blood. He went through all the documents and found that most of the people who owed taxes were players who had ascended from the mortal realm, that is, players from the Immortal Cultivation Era.

Damn it, did you all ascend here just to cause me trouble?

If you can't even afford to pay taxes, you might as well reincarnate and start over.

"The Era of Cultivation"

Looking at these familiar names, Jiang Liu suddenly recalled a long, long time ago, when he was still a mortal.

He remembered the cultivation game he played, because it was through that game that he was able to ascend to immortality.

Although the game was a rip-off, he was still very grateful.

However, there is still a slight regret.

Back then, he was only focused on ascending to immortality and didn't explore the world of cultivation properly. Apart from a few maps, he hadn't explored more than 99% of the world's maps, and now he deeply regrets it.

Am I in such a hurry to ascend to heaven and become a wage earner?
If I could do it all over again, I really want to play through the world of cultivation.
Thinking of this, Jiang Liu's eyes suddenly lit up: "Wait a minute, I'm now a Celestial Immortal, only ten thousand steps away from becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal!"

"It's just a game, I can make it in no time, can't I?"

"Make a copy of the cultivation era and play it yourself."

The more Jiang Liu thought about it, the more reliable it seemed. He put down his work, took out all sorts of immortal materials from his storage ring, and began to fuse and refine them.

"I think the version I played back then was the 0.1 discount version. It's more reliable to play the 0.1 discount version, so you don't have to put too many spirit stones into the server."

"Maps. During my years as a tax official, I traveled all over the world, making copies of tens of thousands of maps a piece of cake."

"No, it's not fun playing by myself. I can invite all the other players over to play together and reminisce about our youth."

"It would be quite satisfying to trample on people like Ye Longying and General Yang one more time."

"Oh, right, make two client versions. I'll use the 0.1 discount client myself, and they can use the normal client."

"Hehehe, I'm cheating on myself, I'm so bad."

"I trampled him when he was in the mortal realm, and I trampled him again after he ascended. Just thinking about it makes me feel good."

Jiang revealed a cunning, wicked smile as he recalled memories he had almost forgotten, his fingers flying across various materials.

Thirty seconds later.

Two clients appeared on the desktop.

One is the normal client of Cultivation Era, and the other is the 0.1 discount version of Cultivation Era client.

"Contact some former players and see who's interested in reminiscing about their youth."

Just as Jiang Liu was about to contact others, a voice suddenly exploded in his mind.

"Jiang Liu, stop slacking off and come here!"

"Yes, God of Wealth!"

Jiang Liu jolted awake, stood up reflexively, and ran out of the room.

On the desktop, only two client applications remained quietly, their screens glowing. (End of Chapter)