Chapter 52: Carnival of the Golden Age

Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Carnival of the Golden Age

"The reason a magical treasure is called a magical treasure is that it can be controlled by Spiritual Power." Shen Yun lightly tossed the longsword in his hand. Instead of falling, it hovered and circled around him. "As long as one reaches the Divine Thought Stage, they can truly refine a magical treasure and imprint their own mark on it..."

As Shen Yun explained, Cultivators around the globe gradually understood the true definition of a magical treasure.

At the same time, another thought surfaced in their minds: had Shen Yun already mastered the method of crafting magical treasures?

In the current world, all magical treasures were antiques handed down from ancient times. While each possessed miraculous effects, they were also exceptionally rare. Yet, Shen Yun had actually managed to bring out so many magical flying swords as tournament prizes.

"The flying sword in my hand was actually crafted very recently." In the end, Shen Yun took the initiative to reveal the answer. "The crafting method comes from an Artifact Refining inheritance. It can integrate miraculous Arrays into the materials to produce wondrous effects. That’s right—this is exactly what I mentioned earlier: one of the major directions in which Cultivators can make contributions."

After a brief silence, cheers suddenly erupted across the venue once again, reaching an unprecedented level of enthusiasm for the day.

It wasn’t just cheering; it was a blend of marvel and thrilling anticipation!

An Artifact Refining inheritance!

Anyone who had received a modern education knew that industry was the hallmark of modern civilization and the cornerstone of its overall development. The Artifact Refining inheritance of magical treasures would undoubtedly pioneer an entirely new direction for industry.

With this alone, Cultivators could see a choice—a bright path to make massive contributions to civilization and earn their status through it!

"Furthermore—"

Shen Yun wasn’t finished speaking. Riding the wave of cheers, he reached out again and held a bottle high in the air.

"Elixirs! Whether it is to aid in cultivation, strengthen the body, or even cure diseases, we possess inheritances of this kind as well! Furthermore, I can guarantee that this will open a new door for the medical field!

"There are also Array inheritances, construction inheritances, and even agricultural inheritances...

"These are the contributions that Cultivators can bring to our civilization!"

The cheers, which had been gradually subsiding, erupted again and again with Shen Yun’s words, peaking to an all-time high for the day!

Surprise! What a massive surprise!

This completely unannounced revelation drove everyone into a frenzy. Cultivators even left their seats, screaming hysterically. They hugged the people next to them tightly, leaped dozens of meters into the air, and did somersaults mid-flight. Everyone wore an uncontrollable, roaring smile, venting their excitement in all sorts of ways.

At the very beginning of the Spiritual Qi revival, many had anticipated the appearance of such inheritances and hoped for positive changes. However, the greater the expectations, the harder the disappointment. The fragmentation of inheritances and the loss of ancient texts had left the era of the Spiritual Qi revival fraught with confusion and pessimism. Doomsday theories had even dominated public attention for a time.

But now—

The course of history had suddenly taken a sharp turn, allowing everyone to see the hope of a golden age.

It wasn’t just the live audience cheering at the top of their lungs. Even beyond the screens, all across Huaxia, wild, howling shouts echoed everywhere. People passed the news to one another, their faces flushed with excitement as they eagerly discussed it, sharing this incredibly exhilarating news with friends and family.

It had been many years since an event had connected the joy of an entire nation and all its people.

But this time, they were truly cheering for themselves, for the country, and for the brilliant future of the Huaxia Civilization!

"This is the true Spiritual Qi revival!"

No one knew who said it first, but the phrase captured everyone’s attention in the shortest time possible. It appeared everywhere: on internet livestreams, news headlines, television channels, radio broadcasts, and even giant public screens across various cities.

The live broadcast host spoke emotionally to the camera.

"Ever since the Spiritual Qi revival began, Spiritual Qi has slowly changed our world. Yet, it has brought only raw power and destruction. Like a blazing fire, it made those of us who were ’ignorant’ fear its existence. But now, we have finally found a way to control Spiritual Power, just like controlling a flame. Our lives will enter a brand new stage. For the Huaxia Civilization, this is a new milestone on par with Suiren drilling wood to make fire..."

Comparing Spiritual Power to fire perfectly encapsulated the bitter struggles the entire world had endured over the past three years. Rabid animals wreaked havoc everywhere, while powerful Cultivators constantly showed off their might. Much like ancient humans ravaged by lightning fires, the entire civilization had been steadily regressing under the rampage of Spiritual Power.

However, as long as a method to harness Spiritual Power could be found, it too could become a tamed flame, providing a tremendous driving force for civilization.

As the crowds cheered, Shen Yun hovered in mid-air, perfectly framed within the camera lens. He couldn’t help but be moved by the enthusiastic atmosphere at the venue. He genuinely hadn’t expected such a massive response when he first planned this.

"This is the level of civilization, Master," Xiao Jiu’s voice echoed in Shen Yun’s mind. "The civilization level of our world is already higher than that of the Otherworld. Therefore, if these same inheritances were placed in the Otherworld, they would merely be the private property of Cultivators. But brought to Earth, they can unleash such incredible value. Master... you have changed the world."

By the time she spoke the last sentence, her overwhelming infatuation and pride were practically spilling over.

No matter what the future held for Shen Yun, after today, he was destined to be recorded in the annals of human civilization.

"Even without me, Wei Er and the others would have fought with all their might to obtain these things."

Shen Yun didn’t think he was all that amazing. He simply clasped his hands behind his back, displaying the confident smile he had practiced for so long to the cameras.

However, this posture also exposed his palms to the few people behind him.

They were drenched in sweat.

Miao Yun pursed her lips. Looking at Shen Yun’s back, a pure smile suddenly curled the corners of her mouth.

She thought, "So, Fellow Daoist Shen is actually this nervous..."

This smile was also faithfully captured by the cameras, though at a time like this, few people paid attention to such a scene.

The cheers lasted for a full fifteen minutes before the tidal wave of noise at the venue gradually subsided.

Shen Yun raised his hand once again.

"Everyone, while I completely understand your excitement, simply cheering isn’t enough to transform these inheritances into true productive forces that can change our lives." A hint of helplessness colored Shen Yun’s face.

Waves of laughter rippled through the crowd below.

Many now looked at Shen Yun with eyes full of reverence and longing. While he might not have been the one to provide all of these inheritances, he was the one standing here today, heralding a brilliant future.