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

[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!]

When Chen Huaian laid eyes on this main quest, he felt completely stunned.

They weren't even bothering to hide it now.

How was this task connected to the Electronic Girlfriend at all?

It had been merely a hunch before, but this main quest pretty much verified the idea.

Still, he felt zero interest in taking on this assignment.

A straightforward rule applied: if the Immortal Realm sought new blood, then the Immortals themselves should handle the outreach. Immortals ought to appear often in the Cangyun Realm, first to showcase their immense strength, and second to highlight the marvels of the Immortal Realm. Only that way could cultivators start longing for ascension, pushing them to risk everything and rush ahead one by one.

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

Hence.

Why should he handle the promotion efforts?

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

It sounded just like some shady sales scheme!

As the top Sword Cultivator in the Cangyun Realm, Chen Huaian had to value his standing. How could he stoop to something so brazen himself? What if the Immortal Realm turned out less than ideal? Wouldn't he end up as the villain for drawing people there?

Plus, he'd be antagonizing a bunch of cultivators who had already ascended to Immortality.

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

Absolutely not!

Chen Huaian's expression brimmed with reluctance.

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 muttered to himself with a sigh, a sly grin spreading across his face: "This Venerable One happens to be quite shameless, hehehe!"

An Ascension Platform? Fine, he'd construct it!

An Ascension Assembly? He'd host it!

Yet, since the task carried no deadline, and Li Qingran didn't urgently require a million-year World Ring, he could take it leisurely while dealing with the Earth Star matters, juggling three fronts at once to become a true master of time management, ensuring harmony across the three realms.

Chen Huaian rubbed his fingers together, turning a thread of cyan Sword Qi into a message talisman that soared toward the Moon Shadow Sect's Elder Hall.

Within less than half an incense stick's time, a calm hovering noise echoed from beyond the cave dwelling. Su Qinian, clad in a cyan robe with a longsword slung at his waist, stood respectfully outside, hovering steadily: "Ancestor, you called for this disciple. Is there something crucial you wish to command?"

"Enter." Chen Huaian rubbed his forehead, unable to watch further, and cut to the chase: "Head out right away and inform all the sect's Elders. In three days, locate a vast, auspicious feng shui spot."

Su Qinian paused briefly, then clasped his hands and inquired: "Ancestor, what criteria must this spot fulfill? Should it boast rich Spirit Veins, or expansive grounds? And once located, are we building fresh halls or unveiling a new cultivation secret realm?"

After trailing Chen Huaian for such a duration, he recognized that the Ancestor's moves always held profound intent. This abrupt hunt for an auspicious feng shui spot surely tied to a vital sect affair.

Chen Huaian set aside the Jade Slip and stated evenly: "Nothing particular needed. It just has to be spacious enough for more than ten thousand people to assemble, with superior feng shui. Regarding its use... don't inquire. Simply scout it per the specs. After finding it, get the builders underway at once, erecting a towering platform there. Make it nine zhang tall, thirty zhang broad, surfaced with blue jade stone, and etched with spirit-gathering talisman patterns along the edges."

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

A platform nine zhang high capable of holding over ten thousand people? This magnitude dwarfed all prior sect projects. Yet the Ancestor withheld its intent. Though curiosity gnawed at him, he knew better than to probe. The Ancestor's decisions had their reasons, after all.

So, he held his tongue, saluting in agreement: "This junior comprehends! I'll rally the Elders without delay and start the search for the spot right away, ensuring no holdup in the Ancestor's plans."

"Mm." Chen Huaian dismissed him with a gesture. "Depart. Update me the moment you have results."

Su Qinian assented and retreated. Scarcely had he exited the cave dwelling when he called upon several key Elders and passed on Chen Huaian's orders verbatim.

Hearing about the need for such an enormous platform, the Elders displayed clear surprise, yet none ventured to debate it. They promptly sent disciples in all directions to hunt for a fitting auspicious feng shui location.

Suddenly, the whole Moon Shadow Sect buzzed with activity, while the platform's true aim remained concealed. This sparked private guesses among many disciples, though none dared challenge the Ancestor's will.

The arrangements for building the Ascension Platform were set for now.

Meanwhile, on Renshou's end, things stayed quiet.

Chen Huaian at last found a chance to thoroughly examine the happenings inside the Canglan Mirror.

Within the Canglan Mirror, scenes of light and shadow shifted.

The view of the Battle Soul Academy sharpened into focus.

At the heart of the academy's enormous plaza, a Martial Platform crafted wholly from black-patterned steel emerged from the earth.

Defensive talisman patterns adorned its surface. Sunlight gleamed on it, casting a stark, unyielding metallic sheen.

Five tiers of spectator seats encircled the platform's perimeter, already filled to capacity at this instant.

The crowd's uproar resembled a seething cauldron. Shouts and chatter filtered through the mirror's glow, making Chen Huaian feel as if he were tuning into a live event.

"There! The announcer is our Vice Dean! 73rd-level Battle Saint, Dean Feng!"

A wave of enthusiastic cheers exploded from one area of the seats.

A middle-aged figure in a black robe edged with gold bounded onto the Martial Platform. His commanding tone swiftly quelled the whole venue's din: "Greetings to all at the launch of the Battle Soul Academy's Yearly Exchange Tournament! Today, the elite Battle Masters from our five key departments will clash in supreme battles right here! To start, welcome the first bout's fighters — 37th-level Soul Battle Venerable, Su Luyao!"

His announcement barely ended when a figure in light cyan sprang from the eastern gateway, alighting gracefully at the platform's brink.

Su Luyao donned the cyan martial garb bearing her department's insignia, her skirt featuring wind-inspired designs. Her ebony hair was pulled into a high ponytail, exposing her pale neckline.

She extended her hand to call forth her Battle Soul. Light cyan energy wings unfurled at her back. A tiny Wind Whisper Butterfly danced near her fingers, its wings beating to scatter delicate cyan sparkles, igniting excitement in the crowd: "That's the Agile-Attack System's Wind Whisper Butterfly! Su Luyao ranks as our department's top seed, a 37th-level Battle Venerable!"

"Such a stunning Battle Soul! With that allure, count me as a supporter!"

Cheers swelled and receded. A proud smirk played on Su Luyao's lips. She glanced toward the facing entrance, her look brimming with superiority.

"Now, introducing the second fighter in our opening match — 39th-level Soul Battle Venerable, Li Qingran!"

The announcer's call echoed once more. From the western doorway, a figure in plain white emerged unhurriedly.

Li Qingran skipped the academy attire, opting for a simple moon-white gown. The fabric rippled softly with her movements, evoking moonlight over a gentle stream.

Her face bore no cosmetics. Her raven hair was casually secured by a lone wooden hairpin, with loose wisps framing her cheeks and swaying in the wind.

Upon arriving at the platform's middle, she lifted her hand to invoke her Battle Soul. Silver light burst from her grasp.

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

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

"This presence feels like an immortal gracing the world! Far lovelier than Su Luyao!"

The audience's acclaim surged twofold instantly. The prior backing for Su Luyao got overwhelmed, with numerous fans flipping allegiance on the spot. Plenty of students hoisted pre-made wooden placards reading "Goddess Qingran Must Win." The gap in their fame stood out plainly.

Su Luyao's smile hardened in place.

She glared intently at Li Qingran, envy nearly spilling from her gaze.

How could this Li Qingran, leaning solely on her looks, command every spotlight?

Once the duel kicked off, she'd surely exploit the Wind Whisper Butterfly's blistering pace to smash that haughty facade, showing all who the true prodigy was!