vrcanaries Chapter 474: Dinglingzhu
Chapter 474: Dinglingzhu
The two men drove the hovercraft back. On the way back, they looked out the window at the earth still suffering from the disaster, their hearts filled with emotion and determination. They knew that although this disaster was terrible, they would never retreat and would definitely lead humanity through this difficult time.
"Ding, please check in at the center of the Earth." Six months later, Su Siyi's system suddenly issued a check-in task. During this long six months, Earth had been struggling with various disasters, and no check-in tasks had appeared at all. Unexpectedly, this sudden check-in task surprised Su Siyi.
"Sign in at the center of the Earth, can I still reach the center of the Earth?" Su Siyi was filled with doubts and couldn't help but ask the system in her mind. She couldn't imagine how she could reach the core of the Earth - the center of the Earth.
"You'll find out when you get there." The system didn't directly answer her question, but kept it a secret. It seemed to hint to Su Siyi that this sign-in mission would be full of surprises and challenges.
"Okay, honey, there's a mission. Let's go do it." Su Siyi stood up excitedly and called her husband beside her. Her eyes were shining with excitement, and she was full of anticipation for this sudden sign-in mission.
"Let me see where it is." Nangong Jingming immediately checked the route. He knew that Su Siyi's check-in tasks often brought unexpected gains, so he also took it very seriously.
"It's a bit far. Let's go. We'll drive the hovercraft. It'll take half a day." Nangong Jingming said to Su Siyi after looking at the route. He was ready. No matter how far or how difficult the journey, he would accompany Su Siyi and complete this check-in mission together.
The two of them quickly drove the hovercraft towards the destination they had signed in. The hovercraft drew a graceful arc in the sky.
"System, is this the center of the Earth?" Su Siyi asked the system, her heart filled with suspicion as she gazed at the island that had suddenly appeared in the vast void. She scanned the island, seeing only jagged rocks and uneven terrain, surrounded by a faint, mysterious halo—a stark contrast to her imagined center of the Earth.
"Yes, Master, the Earth's core has emerged, that's why you can sign in here." The system's mechanical yet firm voice echoed in her mind. Su Siyi frowned slightly, thinking to herself that the power of this spiritual energy explosion was so astonishing that it could even shake out the Earth's core. It was truly beyond imagination.
"Well, I didn't expect this to shake the Earth's core!" Su Siyi shook her head helplessly, a wry smile on her face. She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and then stood on the isolated island, mentally issuing a sign-in command to the system: "System, sign in."
"Ding, check-in successful! Reward: a Dingling Pearl! Ten million points." As soon as the system notification chimed, the reward was quickly stored in the system backpack as usual. Su Siyi eagerly pulled the Dingling Pearl out of the system backpack. It was crystal clear, like a piece of pure crystal, emitting a soft, gentle glow. Within this light, wisps of spiritual energy seemed to flow, as if imbued with endless mysterious power.
What is this, the Soul-Stabilizing Pearl? Su Siyi was filled with doubts. She carefully examined the pearl in her hand, trying to understand its secrets. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration came to her mind, and a message emerged - this was actually a great treasure that could stabilize spiritual energy, and it was perfect for use now!
"Honey, what a great thing!" Su Siyi turned her head excitedly and looked at Nangong Jingming with a bright smile on her face. Her eyes were sparkling, as if hiding countless little stars, and her joy was beyond words.
"What good things make you so happy?" Nangong Jingming saw Su Siyi smiling so happily, and he also felt happy. In the past six months, he saw Su Siyi worrying about the disasters on Earth all day long, and the smile gradually disappeared from her face. Now seeing her smile again, he felt relieved.
"I just signed in and got the Dingling Pearl, which stabilizes spiritual energy." Su Siyi couldn't contain her excitement and announced loudly. Her voice echoed in the empty space, filled with joy and pride.
"You mean, with the Dingling Pearl, our world can be stabilized!" Nangong Jingming was also very excited when he heard this. There was a glimmer of hope in his eyes, and he stared at the Dingling Pearl in Su Siyi's hand, as if he saw the hope of restoring peace to the earth.
"Yes, so this thing is definitely a good thing." Su Siyi nodded vigorously, her smile growing even brighter. She had never expected that the system would give her such a huge surprise during her only sign-in opportunity in the past six months.
"Does it take a lot of these Soul-Fixing Beads to stabilize it, or is just one enough?" Nangong Jingming suppressed his excitement and asked calmly. He knew the importance of this treasure and had to understand its effects and methods clearly.
"One, just one is enough, and the mall doesn't have this Soul-Fixing Pearl!" Su Siyi replied. She had already made a habit of checking the cooldown timers in the mall, and was well aware of the status of these precious items. At this moment, she was even more grateful that the Soul-Fixing Pearl wasn't available in the mall, making it even more precious.
"Then where should I put it?" Nangong Jingming's eyes swept across the isolated island. He was a little troubled about where to put such a precious Dinglingzhu so that it could play the greatest role and ensure its safety.
"Right here!" Su Siyi said without hesitation, pointing to the ground beneath her feet. Her eyes were firm, as if she had already thought it through.
"Then how should I put it?" Nangong Jingming looked at the place in confusion. He really couldn't figure out how to place this Soul-Fixing Pearl. If he just left it on the ground or simply buried it, he always felt it was not safe, and he felt a little worried.
"Don't worry, this is the center of the earth. It will be safe here." Su Siyi said as she carefully placed the Dingling Pearl in the center of the earth. As soon as she placed it, a magical thing happened. The Dingling Pearl began to emit bursts of white light. The light was not a glaring light, but a soft, warm light that made people feel peaceful.
As the light emanated, the formerly violent and chaotic spiritual energy around them seemed to be soothed by some powerful force and began to soften. The spiritual energy that had previously been running wild like a wild horse now flowed slowly like a docile lamb, no longer charging recklessly.
"Honey, this spiritual energy has actually become gentler," Su Siyi said in surprise. She was keenly aware of the change in the spiritual energy. This change made her feel extremely excited, as if she saw the dawn of the earth's recovery.
"Hmm, this kind of spiritual energy is quite rich. I'm sure my cultivation speed will be much faster." Nangong Jingming also felt the change in the spiritual energy. He took a deep breath, and the rich and gentle spiritual energy flowed into his body through his respiratory tract, making him feel comfortable all over. He couldn't help but imagine that practicing in such a spiritual environment would surely make his strength improve rapidly.
"This Soul-Calming Pearl is truly effective. I wonder when it will truly stabilize the entire Earth." Su Siyi watched the light spreading outward, feeling both excited and a bit worried. She could clearly sense that, despite its continued spread, its calming effect on spiritual energy would weaken the further it reached. It would likely take considerable time to soften the spiritual energy further away. However, even if it took time, she felt it was worth it. After all, there was hope now, wasn't there?
Relying solely on the Pangu Tree Spirit to solve the spiritual energy problem is truly insufficient. Su Siyi knew that while the Pangu Tree Spirit was powerful, its strength was insufficient in the face of such a large-scale and violent spiritual energy surge. With the Spirit Stabilizing Pearl, Earth's spiritual energy surge would hopefully subside over time. By then, this planet would become an extremely suitable place for cultivation, and countless practitioners would achieve rapid advancement here.
"Honey, at this rate, I don't know how long it will take for things to calm down!" Su Siyi frowned slightly, a hint of worry in her tone. She watched the light spread, trying to estimate the time, but found it difficult to come up with a definite answer.
"Thank you, little girl, thank you for saving this planet." At this moment, a somewhat old but majestic voice rang in Su Siyi's mind. The voice came so suddenly that Su Siyi was startled.
"Who are you?" Su Siyi asked in confusion. She looked around vigilantly but didn't find anything unusual.
Nangong Jingming also became nervous when he saw Su Siyi's behavior. He also looked around carefully, but didn't see anyone. He wondered who his wife was talking to.
"I am the spirit of this Earth. Thank you for saving countless lives on this planet." The voice rang out again. This time, Su Siyi heard it clearly; it came from her own mind. She was startled. The spirit of the Earth? She had never imagined she could actually communicate with the spirit of the Earth.
"You are the Earth Spirit, so can you restore the Earth now?" Su Siyi asked expectantly. She thought, since the Earth Spirit has appeared, perhaps it can quickly restore the Earth to its former vitality.
"No, the Earth is undergoing an upgrade this time, so this catastrophe occurred. But because of you, I succeeded. Now with your Dingling Pearl, the spiritual energy will gradually soften. Soon the Earth will be upgraded and become a planet for cultivation. Then you will have to leave here." The Spirit of the Earth said slowly, with a hint of relief and a hint of emotion in its voice.
"Does this mean we'll be leaving now that the Earth upgrade is successful?" Su Siyi couldn't help but feel a surge of reluctance upon hearing this. She'd lived here for so long, weathered countless storms, and this place had long been her home. Now, hearing the Earth Spirit say they'd be leaving after the upgrade was successful, she found it hard to accept...
Nangong Jingming and Su Siyi drove their hovercar back to headquarters at lightning speed. The hovercar stopped steadily in front of the headquarters building, and the two of them hurriedly got out and headed inside. The headquarters building was still on high alert, with staff members rushing about, each busy. However, unlike usual, Nangong Jingming's face was filled with uncontrollable excitement and joy.
"Grandpa, we're back." As soon as he entered the office, Nangong Jingming saw his grandfather directing the work. He immediately smiled and shouted. That smile was like a flower blooming in spring, brilliant and bright, instantly brightening the slightly depressing atmosphere around them.
"What happened, kid? Why are you smiling so happily?" Nangong Leader heard his grandson's voice and turned to look at Nangong Jingming with a puzzled look. The Earth had been hit by an unprecedented disaster. Everyone's heart was heavy, and their faces were serious and solemn, almost forgetting to smile. But now, seeing his grandson so cheerful, he couldn't help but feel curious.
"Grandpa, the Earth will recover soon. It will take at least six months, at most a year, for the spiritual energy to become gentle. By then, our Earth will have successfully upgraded and become a world where cultivation can be practiced." Nangong Jingming walked over to his grandfather and excitedly told him the good news. His eyes sparkled with excitement, and he gestured with his hands, as if he had already seen the beautiful future of Earth.
"Really? If so, this is truly great news!" Upon hearing this, Leader Nangong's furrowed brow instantly relaxed, a long-lost smile breaking across his face. This news was like a ray of light, piercing the haze that had enveloped his heart and bringing him a surge of hope. He knew full well what Earth's transformation into a world of cultivation meant. It would not only greatly enhance humanity's strength but also provide the Flower Nation with a unique home for cultivation. It was truly a wonderful development.
"It's true, Grandpa. This will be our Flower Nation's cultivation ground from now on, so please don't damage the environment too much when developing it," Su Siyi gently reminded him. Her eyes revealed her concern for the future of the Earth, and she understood the importance of the environment to cultivation. In her heart, the Earth was their foundation, and it must be carefully protected.
"Don't worry, I understand. We won't destroy the environment here. But can't we leave the high-tech buildings here?" Leader Nangong frowned slightly, looking at them with some regret. He knew that while high-tech buildings brought convenience to people's lives, in the world of cultivation, they could interfere with spiritual energy.
"Grandpa, it's best not to!" Su Siyi shook her head slightly and said in a firm tone. She had specifically asked the system before, and the system's answer was that it was best not to keep high-tech items, because they would have a certain impact on the spiritual energy here and would be detrimental to cultivation.