I fabricated myths to guide the revival of spiritual energy.

【Kunlun Mountain - Star-Picking Platform】

Gu Qing sat cross-legged, with a virtual light screen floating in front of him. Instead of displaying profound runes, it showed the real-time trending topics on various social media platforms in the mortal world.

Since Kunlun appeared, global discussions about "cultivating immortality" have exploded exponentially, but have also become chaotic.

Gu Qing randomly clicked on a few videos:

A self-proclaimed "Qigong master" is livestreaming a product sale: "Family members, this is my family's heirloom 'Foundation Building Elixir,' which is actually just mineral water from the foot of Kunlun Mountain. Drinking it will prolong your life! Not 998, only 98!"

Another blogger offered a serious analysis: "According to my exclusive information..."

"Rumors, scams, and sensationalism."

Gu Qing turned off the screen and rubbed his temples. "These things are diluting the value of the term 'cultivation of immortality.' People are just watching the show, so the faith they generate is fragmented and inefficient."

In its early days, the purpose of establishing that rudimentary "Cultivation Network" was to create a loophole in the official blockade and allow a group of people to "awaken" first.

Now, Kunlun stands in the sunlight, and that once-hidden dark web forum has completed its historical mission.

"I need an official, authoritative platform that is also self-purifying."

Gu Qing pondered for a moment, "There's no need to forcibly take over the entire internet; that would provoke a backlash from ordinary people. We just need to create a 'holy land' that's more user-friendly and authentic than any other platform, and they'll naturally flock to it."

"System, redeem the [Spirit Realm Community] module."

"Require:

Absolute defense: Impenetrable and unblockable by Earth's current technology.

Divine Detection: Posts must undergo biomagnetic field fluctuation detection (lie detector) to ensure the authenticity of the content.

Compatibility: A standalone app can be created and installed on any smart device.

[Command confirmed.]

[The "Spirit Realm" is being generated... Server node: Relying on the Kunlun Earth Vein Spiritual Energy Network.]

[A targeted invitation has been sent to registered users of the original "Cultivation Network".]

……

[A university dormitory in Beijing]

Wang Pangzi, who stumbled into the cultivation website by accident, is now staring blankly at his phone.

Just now, the mysterious bookmark for "Cultivation Network" on his phone suddenly changed into a very stylish icon.

The icon is a green mountain peak shrouded in mist, with only two words below it:

【Spiritual Realm】.

"Holy crap, automatic updates? What kind of cutting-edge technology is this?"

Fatty Wang swallowed hard and tentatively clicked on the icon.

No crashes or glitches when the screen opens, no lag.

The phone screen seemed to become a window, through which he saw a flowing, ink-wash-like landscape. The interface was extremely simple, with only three sections:

1. [Ask Tao] (Kunlun Official Announcement)

2. [Tibetan Buddhist Canon] (Practice Methods/Resource Database)

3. [Sword Debate] (Cultivation Exchange Area)

At this point, many "veteran users" in the [Sword Debate] section were already tentatively posting.

Fatty Wang excitedly wanted to post: "Fatty's back! Is this the official Kunlun website?"

Just as he pressed the send button, the phone flashed a barely perceptible blue light.

A pop-up message box appears on the screen:

[Test passed. Actions and words are consistent.]

[Published successfully.]

However, the moment he refreshed the page, he saw another post that had just appeared:

ID【Jiangnan's Deepest Affection】: "I have successfully established my foundation! Now selling my foundation establishment experience. Those interested, please contact me privately. The price is fair."

Just as Fatty Wang was about to call the person a liar, he saw that the post suddenly turned gray and was stamped with a bright red seal: [False Speech].

Immediately afterwards, a system announcement popped up automatically:

[User "Jiangnan's Deepest Affection" posted false information (fraud). Based on divine judgment: Account banned for 30 days and added to the credit blacklist.]

"hiss--"

Fatty Wang gasped.

Fully automated counterfeit detection?

This is incredibly hardcore! What does this mean? It means that there are absolutely no scammers on this forum! Every experience post that's available is genuine!

……

China Cyberspace Security Center

"Chief! An unknown data source has been detected!"

The technician pointed to a massive surge of traffic that suddenly appeared on the screen. "This app called 'Lingjing' is sweeping across major app stores with tens of millions of downloads per second! And... we can't track its server location!"

The director's expression turned grave: "Was it a hacker attack? Did it compromise user data?"

"No." The technician wiped his sweat. "It's very... standard. Just an ordinary forum app, only the code logic is too advanced. Our firewall can't block it, but it also can't crack it. It's like... like a hard bone casually thrown down by a higher-dimensional civilization."

The director was silent for a moment, then thought of the one on Kunlun Mountain.

"No need to investigate further." The director sighed. "This is Kunlun's doing. They want to create an 'independent network' for cultivators."

"So what do we do? Block it?"

"Shielding? Can you shield the air?"

The director shook his head. "Since it's open, it means they don't want confrontation. Notify the propaganda department to immediately register an official account and join [Lingjing]. We need to seize the initiative in this new arena."

……

【Kunlun Mountain - Star-Picking Platform】

Gu Qing looked at the backend data. In just three hours, the number of registered users of [Lingjing] had exceeded 100 million. This was not only due to Kunlun's reputation, but also because the reputation of "the only fraud-free platform on the entire internet" was rapidly spreading.

People have discovered that discussing cultivation here is safe; they don't have to worry about being exploited or misled by fake masters. This is a pure place for seeking the Dao.

"The platform is set up, and the weeds have been cleared away." Gu Qing's gaze fell on the currently empty [Scripture Library] section.

He originally wanted to promote Changchun Gong again, but he shook his head. "Although Changchun Gong is gentle, it is a pure 'internal cultivation' breathing method. Modern people sit for long periods of time, eat takeout, and stay up late, causing their body's meridians to become as blocked as cement. Relying solely on breathing, even if they practiced for ten years, they wouldn't be able to develop a sense of Qi."

"Before they begin cultivating immortality, what they need first is to repair their physical body, the vessel they are meant to be."

"They need to get moving. They need to sweat, they need to feel their blood pumping."

Gu Qing's finger swiped across the system shop. "Mountain-Splitting Palm"? No way, too destructive; it'd throw public order into chaos. "Light Body Leap Technique"? No way; everyone'd be jumping off buildings and doing parkour.

Ultimately, his gaze settled on a set of basic yet extremely practical martial arts techniques. In the cultivation world, these techniques were used by newly initiated menial disciples to strengthen their bodies; the movements were expansive and powerful, maximizing the stretching of muscles and bones and activating blood and qi.

"System, exchange for 'Eighteen Basic Body Forging Techniques'." "Perform a 'Mortalization' modification." "Remove the parts that originally required spiritual energy, replacing them with pure physical strength techniques. Focus on strengthening: clearing the cervical and lumbar vertebrae, enhancing cardiopulmonary function, and... basic self-defense and combat abilities."

Price: Free.

Gu Qing tapped her finger lightly.

……

[A university dormitory in Beijing]

Wang Pangzi was browsing the [Lingjing] forum when suddenly his phone vibrated violently. Not only him, but all users in his dorm, the entire school, and even globally using [Lingjing] saw the same golden notification pop up in the center of their screens.

[Kunlun Official Website - Library Update]

[Announcement: For mortals cultivating immortality, a solid foundation is paramount.] [People all seek to sense Qi, yet they do not know that the physical body is like a boat; if the boat rots, how can it carry the Dao?] [Now, I bestow upon you a manual of external martial arts techniques to strengthen your muscles and bones, serving as a guide for drawing Qi into your body.]

—"Eighteen Basic Body Strengthening Exercises"

"Martial arts?!" Fatty Wang's eyes widened instantly. Compared to the mysterious "qi," the boy was clearly more interested in "martial arts"!

He clicked on the file with trembling hands. There were no dry text instructions; instead, a 3D figure made of light and shadow popped up on the screen.

"First Form: Gazing at the Moon Through the Window." "Key Points: The spine moves like a dragon, the arms like whips, power originates from the heels, primarily treating lumbar muscle strain from prolonged sitting..."

Fatty Wang was a man of action; he immediately jumped out of bed. "Brothers, let's get practicing! This is martial arts personally taught by Kunlun!"

He imitated the movements of the little figure on the screen, got into a stance, suddenly twisted his waist, and stretched his arms backward.

Crack! A crisp sound came from his spine, which had been stiff for twenty years.

"Ouch!!!" Fatty Wang screamed in agony as his fascia was forcibly stretched. Immediately afterward, an unprecedented surge of heat rushed up his spine and straight to his head.

"Holy crap...it hurts! But...it feels so good!" After just one movement, Fatty Wang felt sweating all over, and the heaviness from staying up late for so long actually lessened a little.

The shimmering figure on the screen continued the demonstration: "These eighteen forms, the first nine for health preservation, the last nine for defense." "Tenth Form: Fierce Tiger Climbing the Mountain." "At the moment of exertion, blood and qi surge like a pump, capable of shattering bricks and stones."

Fatty Wang watched as the 3D miniature demonstrated the tenth move—a fierce punch that actually carried a faint sound of wind breaking. The movements were swift and ruthless, not at all like an old man's morning exercises in the park, but a real killing technique!

At this moment, the world was in an uproar.

If the "Eternal Spring Skill" requires talent and time to comprehend, then this "Eighteen Forms of Body Strengthening" is an instant "physical cheat code."

Countless office workers suffering from cervical and lumbar spondylosis were horrified to find their pain disappeared after trying the first three movements. Countless people with weak constitutions felt so hungry they could eat a whole cow after completing one set. And young people yearning for strength practiced the last nine movements frantically, fantasizing about being able to take on ten opponents like in the movies.

Gu Qing stood atop Kunlun Mountain, watching the "Number of Practitioners" data frantically fluctuating in the background. This time, it was no longer an ethereal faith, but the real "physical evolution" of billions of people.

"When all of humanity's physical abilities break through the limits," Gu Qing's lips curled into a slight smile, "the Earth's magnetic field will also change accordingly."

That night, everyone was practicing radio calisthenics... oh no, I mean, cultivating immortal martial arts.