Demon Cultivator in Abyssal Era

Vengeance looked at Qin Xiang and smiled.

The Heroic Spirit is a hurdle.

A hurdle that even the most outstanding geniuses are not confident they can overcome.

No matter how strong a King-tier is, even if they wield [Mythical] equipment, they dare not claim they can easily pass the Heroic Spirit Trial.

Not to mention crossing it, countless King-tier individuals lack even the courage to take the first step!

The King-tier, already seen as the pinnacle in the eyes of ordinary people, possesses power, wealth, status, and longevity; who would still be willing to risk everything?

Fourteen years ago, Qin Xiang was already a top-tier Awakened at the King-tier, but until now, he had not resolved to challenge it.

However, unlike ordinary King-tiers, Qin Xiang was not addicted to power and life; he simply did not want to waste his life.

Those willing to sacrifice for their ideals do not necessarily take life and death lightly; on the contrary, to fulfill their visions, they cherish their lives even more.

The Abyss Invasion is but a little over fifty years in the making. Even the oldest King-tiers barely show signs of aging. Experts from the research institute speculate that King-tiers have at least a five-hundred-year lifespan.

A five-hundred-year lifespan! Qin Xiang has barely lived through a tenth of it. He still wants to witness human civilization confronting the Abyss, to continue contributing to Huaxia for centuries more. How could he waste it?

But now, the King-tier is no longer enough, he must become a [Heroic Spirit]!

This is a critical moment where Huaxia, and possibly human civilization, can leap forward, and the only one capable of helping is him. Even if there’s just a ten percent chance, he has to take it!

Looking at Qin Xiang’s determined gaze, Vengeance said nothing more, merely nodded and said, "It’s good to attempt now; you’ve prepared for fourteen years, and it’s time."

"Blue Star is continuously sinking, and the speed at which your strength improves may not match the increasing difficulty of the trial. If you don’t plan to linger at the King-tier for life, there’s no need to delay further."

"Besides, your temperament is too stable; you indeed need such a desperate effort."

"Go ahead; if you die, I’ll take good care of your family."

"Thank you, sir."

Qin Xiang solemnly saluted and his figure dissipated in the smoke.

...

At the same time, Chu Xiu was leisurely lying on the bed.

He naturally wouldn’t know that because he was unwilling to give up the [Anchor Point], he forced Qin Xiang to directly challenge the Heroic Spirit Trial.

But even if he knew, Chu Xiu wouldn’t change his decision.

At this moment, he was focused on his newly acquired identity.

[Master of a Small World]

Chu Xiu discovered that after the fusion of the [Core Anchor Point] and the [Proof of the Old Days], a special civilization panel appeared, as if he had established some mystical connection with his civilization.

Through the new [Proof of the Old Days], Chu Xiu could "see" his civilization, not in a physical sense, but sensing tiny points of light, each varying in strength and possessing unique auras.

"This seems to be the fire of my civilization."

"The strongest one is Liang Zhan?"

Chu Xiu couldn’t see specifically what Liang Zhan was doing but could sense his existence and even grant him power through the [Proof of the Old Days].

It could be a temporary enhancement buff or directly increasing his [Experience Points].

"Is this the Power of Civilization?"

Chu Xiu stroked his chin.

Moreover, the power of civilization seems to go beyond this.

Chu Xiu sensed not only people but his entire territory was within his sensory range.

He could even use the power of civilization to change the weather and topography.

"Interesting, truly interesting."

How magical this power is!

Chu Xiu muttered softly and then turned his gaze to the so-called [Civilization Library].

Here, currently, he can unlock one technology, one trait, and one building.

[Trait "Desire for Survival": The gene for survival will be engraved into your people. When in a life-and-death crisis, reflexes and power increase, and when in a near-death state, life recovery speed increases, unlock cost is 13.8 Civilization Points (fluctuates based on population).]

[Technology "Blood Energy Extraction": Extract energy from liquids polluted by "Blood Rain," unlocking subsequent blood energy technology trees, unlock cost is 12.4 Civilization Points.]

[Building "Pioneer Sculpture": Within 10km of the sculpture, the accumulation speed of civilization points increases by 20%, unlock cost is 22.1 Civilization Points.]

"It’s just like playing a game."

Chu Xiu reviewed all three items and couldn’t help but sigh.

But this is the norm in the Abyss. In reality, the game-like panel is merely a form of power utilization, with the manifestation of power ultimately landing in reality.

For instance, if Chu Xiu unlocks a technology, the technology wouldn’t appear from thin air. Instead, its knowledge would be drawn from the Civilization Library through the power of civilization and infused into the minds of some scientists.

Although he was eager to experiment with this power right away, he quickly realized that nurturing civilization seems to be a long-term endeavor.

"At the current rate of accumulation of my civilization points, unlocking a trait takes two and a half years, and a sculpture requires a full four years..."

"Damn it, I haven’t even been awakened for three months yet!"

Chu Xiu ground his teeth.

He flipped through again and found that there were still many locked traits, technologies, and buildings in the Civilization Library, some of which are basic to all civilizations, while others are unique to the Corpse Demon World, but all enshrouded in thick fog, remaining locked.