Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 839: A New Main Quest

Chapter 839: A New Main Quest

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[Main Quest 8.0: Construct an Ascension Platform and Host an Ascension Assembly — As the strongest Sword Immortal of the Cangyun Realm and the ruler of its most powerful sect, you already wield indescribable authority within the Cangyun Realm. However, the cultivators of the Cangyun Realm currently lack the desire to become Immortals, instead fearing ascension. This is wrong!]

[It is time for you to set an example and usher in an era of universal ascension!]

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Chen Huaian felt completely stunned upon viewing this main quest.

No more pretense at all.

How was this assignment connected to the Electronic Girlfriend?

He had earlier pondered if the Immortal Realm in the Cangyun Realm faced a sudden shortage of members. Maybe it was overcrowded once, yet now lacking new recruits, desperately requiring additional Immortals to join.

That had been mere speculation, but this main quest pretty much verified the idea.

Still, he felt zero interest in carrying out this assignment.

A straightforward rule applied: should the Immortal Realm seek new members, the Immortals themselves ought to handle the outreach. Immortals should appear often in the Cangyun Realm, first to showcase their immense might, and second to highlight the marvels of the Immortal Realm. That way, cultivators might foster a longing for ascension, prompting them to risk everything and advance boldly one by one.

Just as in the present Mortal Realm, where frequent displays by cultivators inspire countless aspiring mortals to pursue immortality and Dao. Some go as far as emptying their family wealth for even a slim opportunity...

Hence.

Why should he handle the outreach?

And erecting an Ascension Platform, organizing an Ascension Assembly...

It resembled the tactics of some sinister promotional scheme!

As the top Sword Cultivator in the Cangyun Realm, he, Chen Huaian, must safeguard his standing. How could he stoop to such an embarrassing act himself? Suppose the Immortal Realm turned out less splendid than claimed? Then he would end up as the culprit for deceiving others into ascending.

Moreover, he would antagonize an entire cohort of former cultivators turned Immortals.

Upon his own ascension, wouldn't they all turn against him?

Absolutely not!

Resistance filled Chen Huaian's expression.

He refused to engage in anything so disgraceful.

[Quest Reward: One Million-Year World Ring, can be directly absorbed by Li Qingran.]

Chen Huaian: "..."

"Being human means embracing shamelessness." Chen Huaian murmured with a sigh, a sly grin spreading across his features: "This Venerable One happens to be quite shameless, hehehe!"

An Ascension Platform? Erect it by all means!

An Ascension Assembly? Organize it without hesitation!

Since the task imposed no deadline, and Li Qingran had no urgent need for the million-year World Ring, he could take it at a leisurely pace, managing affairs on Earth Star concurrently, juggling three arenas at once to emerge as a true expert in time allocation, upholding equilibrium across the three realms.

With a pinch of his fingers, Chen Huaian shaped a thread of azure Sword Qi into a communication talisman, dispatching it toward the Moon Shadow Sect's Elder Hall.

Before half an incense stick had burned, a calm levitating noise echoed from beyond the cave abode. Su Qinian, clad in azure robes with a long sword sheathed at his side, hovered respectfully in place outside: "Ancestor, you called for this disciple. Do you have vital instructions to give?"

"Enter." Chen Huaian rubbed his forehead in exasperation at the scene, then cut to the chase: "Head out right away and inform every Elder in the sect. In three days, secure a spacious, auspicious feng shui site."

Su Qinian paused briefly, then clasped his hands inquiring: "Ancestor, what criteria define this auspicious site? Must it boast rich Spirit Veins or vast open land? Once located, shall we erect new structures or establish a fresh cultivation hidden realm?"

Having served under Chen Huaian for quite some time, he recognized that the Ancestor's moves always carried profound intent. This abrupt hunt for an auspicious feng shui spot surely tied to a significant sect affair.

Chen Huaian set aside the Jade Slip and responded evenly: "Nothing particular required. Simply ensure it's expansive enough for more than ten thousand to assemble, with superior feng shui. Regarding its function... no need to inquire. Locate it per these specs. Upon discovery, instruct the builders to commence immediately, raising a grand platform there. Make it nine zhang tall, thirty zhang broad, surfaced with azure jade slabs, encircled by spirit-gathering rune inscriptions."

"Erect a grand platform?" Su Qinian grew even more baffled.

A platform nine zhang high fit for over ten thousand? Such dimensions dwarfed all prior sect projects. Yet the Ancestor withheld its intent. Though intrigue gnawed at him, he refrained from probing, respecting the Ancestor's deliberations.

So he held his tongue, saluting: "This junior comprehends! I'll rally the Elders without delay and launch the search for the auspicious site, ensuring no holdup on the Ancestor's plans."

"Mm." Chen Huaian gestured dismissively. "Depart. Update me the moment you have results."

Su Qinian assented and departed. Mere moments after gliding from the cave abode, he convened key Elders and passed on Chen Huaian's directives in detail.

Hearing of the vast platform's construction, the Elders displayed shock on their faces, yet none ventured to debate it. They promptly sent disciples to fan out and hunt for a fitting auspicious feng shui location.

Suddenly, the whole Moon Shadow Sect buzzed with activity, preserving the platform's true aim in secrecy. This sparked whispers among disciples, though all avoided challenging the Ancestor's will.

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Arrangements for the Ascension Platform's construction were set for now.

Meanwhile, Renshou's front showed no stir.

Chen Huaian at last could thoroughly assess the circumstances inside the Canglan Mirror.

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Inside the Canglan Mirror, scenes shifted fluidly.

The view of the Battle Soul Academy sharpened into focus.

At the heart of the academy's enormous plaza, a Martial Platform crafted from dark-veined iron ascended from the earth.

Protective rune arrays etched its surface. Sun rays hit it, casting a stark, unyielding gleam of metal.

Encircling the platform stood five tiers of seating areas, already filled to capacity right then.

The audience's uproar resembled a seething cauldron. Cries and chatter filtered through the mirror's glow, lending Chen Huaian a sense of tuning into a live event.

"See! Our Vice Dean is hosting! The 73rd-level Battle Saint, Dean Feng!"

A wave of applause exploded from one seating block.

A man in his middle years, robed in black with golden edges, bounded onto the Martial Platform. His resonant tone quashed the din across the venue: "Greetings to all at the launch of the Battle Soul Academy's Yearly Exchange Meet! Here, top talents from our five key faculties will clash in supreme battles today! To start, introducing the first bout's fighters — 37th-level Soul Battle Venerable, Su Luyao!"

His announcement unfinished, a figure in pale blue sprang from the east gate, alighting gracefully at the platform's rim.

Su Luyao donned her faculty's blue battle garb, marked by emblems, her skirt edge featuring breeze designs. Her ebony locks pulled into a high tail, exposing her pale throat.

She extended her arm to call forth her Battle Soul. Translucent blue energy pinions unfurled at her back. A tiny, hand-sized Gale Murmur Moth danced near her fingers, its flaps scattering subtle blue sparkles, igniting excitement in the crowds: "That's the Swift-Strike school's Gale Murmur Moth! Su Luyao ranks as our faculty's top pick, a 37th-level Battle Venerable!"

"Such a stunning Battle Soul! Its elegance wins me over completely!"

Ovation swelled and ebbed. A proud smirk tugged Su Luyao's lips. She glanced toward the west gate, her look brimming with haughtiness.

"Now, introducing our first bout's other fighter — 39th-level Soul Battle Venerable, Li Qingran!"

The announcer's call echoed anew. From the west gate emerged a figure in simple white, advancing steadily.

Li Qingran skipped the academy attire, opting for a modest silvery-white gown. Its folds rippled softly with her gait, evoking moonlight on rippling waters.

Her face bore no cosmetics. Raven hair bound casually with one wooden clasp, loose wisps framing her cheeks and swaying in the wind.

Upon reaching the platform's midst, she lifted her palm to invoke her Battle Soul. Silvery glow erupted from her hand.

The Su Xian Sword took form. As icy energy coiled about it, the air around the platform chilled noticeably.

"There it is! Goddess Qingran's enigmatic Sword Battle Soul! Utterly gorgeous!"

"That presence, it's like an immortal gracing the world below! Far lovelier than Su Luyao!"

Acclaim from the tiers surged twofold. Prior cheers for Su Luyao vanished under the tide, with crowds flipping allegiance on the spot. Numerous students hoisted pre-made placards reading "Goddess Qingran Prevails." The gap in their fame stood clear.

Su Luyao's grin hardened instantly.

Her stare locked on Li Qingran, envy nearly spilling from her gaze.

How could this Li Qingran, armed merely with her looks, command every spotlight?

Once the duel began, she would deploy the Gale Murmur Moth's blistering pace to smash that haughty facade, showing all who truly shone as the prodigy!

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