Forced to become a top influencer, I rely on my tu cao to ruin the cultivation world.

Liangjie Mountain, in front of the Xuantian Sect's mountain gate.

An awkward silence filled the air.

On the left side of the screen are the elite disciples of the Xuantian Sect. Dressed in pristine white robes, they wield long swords with solemn expressions, as if they are about to ride the wind and vanquish demons at any moment. The chief disciple, Bai Zihua, in particular, appears to have a soft-focus filter on him, his brows slightly furrowed, his eyes revealing a hint of indifference, mockery, and nonchalance.

On the right side of the screen is the "vanguard" of the Hehuan Sect. They are all dressed in tight-fitting leather robes modified by Jia Zang, wearing heavy industrial goggles, and instead of silk fans or whips, they uniformly hold... metal rods that shimmer with an eerie blue light.

At the very front of the Hehuan Sect's procession stood a "spiritual energy tractor." This tractor was currently serving as a "mobile charging station," its massive exhaust pipe sputtering blue smoke as it drove dozens of "spiritual energy transmission pipes" through a thick drive shaft, providing "wireless fast charging" to the metal rods held by the Hehuan Sect's female cultivators.

The background music seemed to be split in two: on the left was a melodious and serene guqin piece, while on the right was a thumping electronic DJ track and the addictive "putt-putt-putt" sound of a tractor.

Bai Zihua stared at the group of strange women opposite him, and at the tractor belching blue smoke, his longsword trembling slightly. He saw Liu Mei give an order, and dozens of female cultivators simultaneously pressed the switches on their metal rods.

"Buzz—!!! Throttle thud—!!!"

A series of synchronized mechanical vibrations and the roar of a tractor rang out.

Immediately afterwards, the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect trembled slightly with the high-frequency vibrations, and their faces revealed a kind of... blissful expression as if their souls had left their bodies and they were ascending to heaven on the spot.

"Witch!"

Bai Zihua felt his eyes had been insulted and shouted angrily, "In broad daylight, how dare you... have a collective seizure in front of my Xuantian Sect? And you even brought a broken tractor? What kind of behavior is this!"

[Livestream chat]

[Hahaha! Twitching? That's just "spiritual energy overload"!]

[Bai Zihua: I have never seen such a shameless display!]

[This is the debut scene of a "Cyber ​​Girl Group"! They're all villains!]

[Tractor: I was terrified! I thought I was going to be used to do bad things!]

Liu Mei pressed the pause button, and the vibration stopped abruptly. She pushed up her goggles and looked at Bai Zihua with the eyes of someone looking at a country bumpkin.

"Senior Brother Bai, you don't understand."

Liu Mei picked up a megaphone, amplifying the sound so loud that Bai Zihua's ears were ringing.

"We're 'collectively recharging.' What? Are the disciples of the Xuantian Sect still using that... primitive, inefficient, and subservient 'manual transmission' cultivation method? We, on the other hand, have achieved 'tractor-mounted automated recharging'!"

Bai Zihua's face turned ashen, feeling deeply offended: "You...you've slandered my Xuantian Sect's cultivation method! My Xuantian Sect emphasizes gradual progress and the unity of heaven and man!"

"Step by step? That's too inefficient!"

Liu Mei sneered and waved her hand, "Sisters! Let him see what 'the power of industrialization' really means! Activate 'Spiritual Shield Modified'! Tractor, maximum power!"

"Buzz—!!! Throttle thud—!!!"

Dozens of female cultivators simultaneously raised their metal rods, and blue light converged, weaving in the air to form a hexagonal grid-like energy wall (a typical sci-fi force field shield). Meanwhile, the tractor roared, its exhaust pipe spewing blue flames, providing a continuous source of power for the shield.

Bai Zihua was furious and drew his sword to stab.

"when!"

A crisp metallic clang rang out. The longsword was deflected, sparks flew, and Bai Zihua's tiger's mouth went numb.

"What...what kind of sorcery is this?!" Bai Zihua exclaimed in shock. "There's not a trace of spiritual energy fluctuation, yet it's as hard as iron? And that tractor, how can it provide such powerful spiritual energy?"

"That's called 'quantum mechanics'! And 'turbocharging'!" Liu Mei rolled her eyes. "Country bumpkin, don't you understand?"

Just as tensions were running high and a major battle was about to break out.

Suddenly, an even louder roar came from the sky, like a tractor or a helicopter.

"Rat-a-tat-tat-tat—"

Everyone looked up and saw a huge "airship" with a banner hanging on it (actually a rigid airship modified by Elder Wang Teng using dozens of flying swords, but its power core was a "tractor engine" provided by Jia Zang) breaking through the clouds.

A huge red banner hung on the side of the airship, fluttering in the wind:

Warmest congratulations on the grand opening of the First Immortal Cultivation World Peace Expo at Liangjie Mountain!

Jia Zang stood in the gondola of the airship, dressed in a well-tailored black suit and Taoist robe, wearing gold-rimmed sunglasses, holding a retro megaphone, and looking at the two groups of people below who were fighting like cockfighting with a kind expression.

"Stop! All of you, stop!"

Jia Zang's voice, amplified by a sound-amplifying array, bombarded the entire venue from every angle.

"Fighting is so unpleasant! And...fighting is such a waste of spirit stones! Spirit stones are so expensive these days! You're just burning money! Don't you understand what burning money means? That's the evil of capitalism! Also, Senior Brother Bai, don't look down on that tractor; it's a 'crystallization of industrial civilization'!"

Jia Zang slammed on the brakes of the airship, positioning it directly between the two groups and forcibly cutting off their line of sight.

He first gave Bai Zihua a standard "capitalist fake smile".

"Hey, Senior Brother Bai! Long time no see! I heard your Xuantian Sect is currently experiencing... a 'yang excess and yin deficiency'? I see your forehead is dark and your eyes are bluish. Have you been practicing too much 'manual transmission' lately, causing kidney deficiency? Should I install an 'autopilot' function on your tractor so you can experience the joy of 'automatic transmission'?"

[Ding! "Precise commentary" detected, 200 Honkai Impact Stats gained!]

Bai Zihua was so angry he almost spat out a mouthful of blood: "Jia Zang! Don't spout nonsense! Every disciple of my Xuantian Sect is full of vigor and strength!"

"Hey~ don't be angry, your health is the most important thing."

Jia Zhuang waved his hand, turned to look at Liu Mei, and instantly put on a serious "technical expert" expression.

"Senior Sister Liu, although your Hehuan Sect has now achieved 'mechanization,' I just observed it and discovered a fatal flaw."

Liu Mei was taken aback and asked nervously, "What defect? ​​Is the parameter of my 'nuclear power rod' wrong? Or is the tractor underpowered?"

"It's not a parameter issue, it's a 'battery life' problem!"

Jia Zhuang pointed to the metal rods in their hands and the tractor that was making a "putt-putt-putt" sound, and looked heartbroken.

"You guys are using disposable spirit stone batteries, aren't you? Low energy density, poor conversion rate! You have to change the battery every ten minutes, how troublesome! What if it runs out of power at a crucial moment? Wouldn't that turn 'climax' into 'awkwardness'? That feeling of being stuck in the middle can lead to qi deviation! Besides, one tractor can't possibly power your entire sect!"

[Livestream chat]

[Hahaha! The streamer is really hitting the nail on the head!]

[The above is called "pain point marketing"!]

[Female cultivator from the Joyful Union Sect: Indeed... changing batteries is quite a hassle. Last time I got stuck halfway through...]

Liu Mei's expression changed; this was indeed their recent worry.

"Then...what should we do? Master Jia, do you have a solution?"

"Good question!"

Jia Zhuang snapped his fingers.

The side of the airship behind them slowly opened, revealing a huge "nuclear reactor" model that was still emitting a faint blue light and surrounded by complex pipelines (actually, it was an abandoned alchemy furnace modified by Wang Teng, covered with a layer of iron sheet and connected to a "tractor power take-off shaft").

"This is what I've tailored specifically for the cultivation world—the 'Shared Power Bank - Nuclear Power Edition'! Or you could call it the 'Tractor-Mounted Mobile Nuclear Power Plant'!"

"What?!" Bai Zihua and Liu Mei exclaimed in unison.

"You heard me right!" Jia Zhuang began his signature "success speech," gesturing wildly and spitting as he spoke.

"What does the Xuantian Sect lack? Efficiency! An 'automatic transmission'! What does the Hehuan Sect lack? Endurance! Nuclear power! And I, Jia Zhuang, the chief of the Qingyun Sect... uh, the 'cross-world godfather,' am here today to give you guys a treat!"

He pointed to the huge "nuclear reactor" and the tractor that was making a "putt-putt-putt" sound.

"If your two families join forces, buy my 'Nuclear Energy Shared Power Bank,' plug it into the Xuan Tian Sect's protective array, and connect it to the He Huan Sect's 'Spiritual Power Amplifier'..."

Jia Zang made a "connection" gesture with a fanatical expression.

"Wireless fast charging! Moreover, this power bank can be charged via the tractor's power take-off shaft, ensuring it can be used anytime, anywhere!"

"Male cultivators of the Xuantian Sect no longer need to laboriously meditate; they can simply connect to a power bank and instantly be fully charged! Female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect no longer need to change batteries; they can directly connect to a nuclear reactor—perpetual motion is no longer a dream! Moreover, this tractor can also serve as a 'mobile fortress'; whoever dares to invade, we'll drive it and ram them!"

[Ding! Congratulations, host! You have successfully proposed a "cross-server online" solution and have earned 1000 Honkai Points!]

Bai Zihua was stunned. Although he felt something was wrong, the phrase "instant full health" was too tempting.

"This...this is outrageous! Men and women shouldn't touch each other. Sharing a power bank is a violation of ethics!" Bai Zihua was still struggling.

"Sigh~ Senior Brother Bai, your vision is too narrow!"

Jia Zang leaned closer and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear (but actually everyone could hear it):

"Think about it, once they're connected to this, they won't need to look for other male cultivators, they'll only be able to find you! That's called... 'technological monopoly'! At that point, all the female cultivators in the entire cultivation world will be begging to connect to your network! You'll be the cultivation world's... 'base station tower'! And you'll also own this 'invincible' tractor!"

Liu Mei was also intrigued and eagerly asked, "Master Jia, is this... expensive? What price will we have to pay?"

"Expensive?" Jia Zang laughed, revealing the fangs of a capitalist.

"Talking about money hurts feelings! Let's barter!"

"The Xuantian Sect offers the 'right to use the mountain-protecting array,' the Hehuan Sect offers the 'exclusive dual cultivation... oh no, exclusive charging right,' and I'll provide the technology! Let's form a 'Two Realms Mountain Energy Group'!"

Jiazang opened his arms as if embracing the whole world.

"At that time, we'll be the 'State Grid' of the cultivation world! Anyone who wants to cultivate will have to pay us 'electricity fees'! Anyone who dares to disobey will have their power cut off! That's called... 'energy hegemony'! Moreover, we can also provide 'tractor-mounted mobile charging services,' so you can charge anytime, anywhere!"

[Livestream chat]

[Hahaha! State Grid! Host, are you trying to monopolize the cultivation world?!]

[What's going on above is called "infrastructure hegemony"!]

[Bai Zihua and Liu Mei: Although we don't understand it, it sounds really impressive...]

[Tractor: I've finally found my "place to shine"!]

Bai Zihua and Liu Mei exchanged a glance.

Although I find terms like "base station tower" and "State Grid" a bit odd, the concepts of "perpetual motion," "monopoly," and "power rationing" are just too tempting. Plus, you could own an "invincible" tractor...

"Alright! For the future of Xuantian Sect, I... I'll do it!" Bai Zihua said through gritted teeth.

"My Hehuan Sect...did it too! And I want that tractor!" Liu Mei nodded vigorously.

Jia Zhuang watched the two shake hands (though they looked reluctant, like two chickens forced into marriage), and then gave a big V-sign to the live stream camera.

"Family members, do you see this? This is the power of capital! As long as the profit is right, even enemies can become partners! Remember, in the cultivation world, electricity is the primary source of productivity! And tractors are the eternal classic!"

[Ding! Congratulations, host! You have successfully established the "Two Realms Mountain Energy Group" and gained 5000 Honkai Points!]

[System Notification: New achievement unlocked – "Monopoly Tycoon". Reward: [Smart Contract - Heavenly Way Edition] (Automatically executes unfair terms).]

Jia Zhuang glanced at the system notification and a wicked smile crept across his face. He didn't immediately study the so-called smart contract, but instead looked at the hundreds of female cultivators in the square who were undergoing a "spiritual power amplification ritual," and the tractor that was still blasting deafening DJ music.

"System, change the title of the live stream for me," Jia Zang suddenly ordered.

"Change it to what?" the system asked.

Jia Zhuang pushed up his sunglasses, pointed at the tractor that was sputtering and emitting blue exhaust fumes, and said loudly:

"Let's change it to this—【Hehuan Sect New Product Launch: 'Scientific Ascension' That the Righteous Path Can't Understand, Live Stream Tonight at 8 PM, 'Vibration' Charging!"

"Furthermore, send an 'invitation to the ceremony' to all the righteous sects, including the Xuan Tian Sect, the Sword Sect, and the Buddhist sect, saying that our He Huan Sect has invented 'New Era Dual Cultivation,' and we urge them to come and witness it!"

Zhao Si, listening from the side, was dumbfounded: "Boss, aren't you...aren't you just asking for trouble? Those old fogies from the righteous path can't stand our Hehuan Sect, and you're going to broadcast the 'vibration' live?"

Jia Zhuang sneered, "Looking for a scolding? No, Zhao Si, this is called the 'traffic code.' The more they scold us, the more popular we become. When they come knocking on our door in a fit of rage, our 'victim' persona will be established. At that point, whether we sell tractors or spirit stones, won't we be the ones calling the shots?"

He turned around and flashed an extremely bright (and irritating) smile at the camera:

"Family members, the real show is just beginning. Get your snacks and chairs ready; tonight, we're going to shake up the entire cultivation world!"