Of course, these ideas are just ideas for now. We have to take things one step at a time, and eat one bite at a time. Thinking about these things now is too far ahead.
The most urgent thing right now is to follow our plan and create this Spiritual Qi first.
The first Spiritual Qi was created by the system using Li Xingkong's body. Although Li Xingkong witnessed the entire process of creating Spiritual Qi, Li Xingkong cultivation level at that time was not high enough. Even though he witnessed the system's creation process, he could not see anything from it.
It's like watching the top student next to you finish the exam and get into Tsinghua or Peking University during an exam. Then you try to imitate them, finish the exam, and end up with a score that's worse than if you threw it on the ground and stomped on it.
Sometimes, without sufficient knowledge, simply observing is of no practical use and only adds to the amusement.
Li Xingkong's cultivation level has barely met the requirements, and his vision has been able to directly observe the microscopic world. Only after meeting these two basic requirements has he been qualified to begin refining Spiritual Qi.
Of course, relying on luck to gamble for materials, as before, is not advisable. After all, that's an unorthodox method, a crooked way, not the proper path.
Now that we need to produce Spiritual Qi in large quantities, we naturally need to adopt some more formal methods.
"System, what are some methods for preparing Spiritual Qi according to the normal procedure?"
After meeting Tang Cheng again and chatting for a long time, Li Xingkong plunged back into Moon-Chasing Island to begin preparing for the preparation of Spiritual Qi.
There are many ways to prepare Spiritual Qi, but the two most commonly used methods are generally two.
The system responded promptly. The lack of Spiritual Qi had been a factor affecting Li Xingkong's progress during his cultivation, and it was clear that this problem would be solved soon, which explained Li Xingkong's concern.
"The first method is to use Spiritual Qi to create Spiritual Qi; from nothing comes one, from one comes two, and from two comes all things."
By using Spiritual Qi to create Spiritual Qi, the Spiritual Qi can multiply itself, eventually filling the entire world with Spiritual Qi particles.
"The second method is to refine Earth Vein Earth Vein, filling mountains, rivers, and Earth Vein with them to generate Spiritual Qi, which can also achieve mass production of Spiritual Qi."
"As for other methods of refining Spiritual Qi, such as building a Spiritual Qi factory and hiring a group of Foundation Establishment workers to create Spiritual Qi until they die..."
The system curled its lip, clearly thinking this method was just a waste of time and energy.
"Previous cultivation civilizations typically used these two methods when expanding into universes lacking Spiritual Qi —they were convenient and allowed for rapid Spiritual Qi generation."
After hearing the options offered by the system, Li Xingkong was unsure how to make a decision.
"By the way, if the first method allows the Spiritual Qi to multiply on its own, then wouldn't it have been possible to start multiplying it as soon as you created the first one?"
Having heard about the two methods, Li Xingkong first questioned the first one. According to the system, if there were such a method, then Spiritual Qi would have been plentiful long ago.
"You should know that you are the first person in this universe to embark on the path of cultivation. Although I chose you, I will not interfere with how this universe develops in the future, or with any options related to cultivation, after I chose you. All choices should be decided by you."
"Including the methods of generating Spiritual Qi."
Upon hearing the system's words, Li Xingkong realized that the system's refusal to provide Spiritual Qi was a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for him. It turned out that it was because he hadn't made a decision at the time.
This meticulous respect is one of the reasons why Li Xingkong has such unwavering trust in the system.
"So, if I had directly had you start using this method to expand your Spiritual Qi back then, you would have achieved Spiritual Qi freedom long ago?"
Li Xingkong a tightness in his chest. He had initially thought it was a technical problem, but now it seemed he had strangled himself.
"While this method sounds simple, it's not as good as you think. To achieve Spiritual Qi freedom, you need to reach your current stage."
"While this method of self-multiplying Spiritual Qi is efficient, it also has its own problems."
Since there are two methods mentioned, it's clear that neither method is perfect. After all, if this method were simple, efficient, and without any drawbacks, there wouldn't be a second method.
"Regarding the first question, Spiritual Qi is ultimately a form of matter. For it to multiply, it needs to consume, devour, and transform other surrounding matter. A small amount is manageable, having little impact on the environment. However, once the amount of Spiritual Qi reaches a certain level, each increase requires a massive amount of matter. Considering the current galactic structure of our Solar System, when Spiritual Qi fills Earth Star and expands into the universe, due to a lack of matter, it might very well decompose the entire Earth Star on the spot and use it as raw material."
"The second problem is that the Spiritual Qi generated by this method of multiplying spiritual Spiritual Qi is uncontrollable. In other words, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, you can only control a limited amount of Spiritual Qi. When the amount of Spiritual Qi exceeds a certain threshold, you cannot control the excess Spiritual Qi to stop multiplying. This leads to the first problem: when there is no matter, it will begin to decompose indiscriminately."
"Question three: In different universes, due to the differences in the basic elements of the universe, once the amount of Spiritual Qi reaches a certain level, it is very likely to develop self-awareness. At this point, it becomes quite troublesome. If the Spiritual Qi energy that develops consciousness is lucky enough to be on the side of justice, it's fine. But if it encounters a brainless one, then it's like a microbial version of the Zerg descending."
"There was once a world where the power of Spiritual Qi awakened six kinds of wills directly: holy light, fel energy, arcane magic, shadow, light, and death. They fought each other across the entire world."
After listening to what the system said, Li Xingkong realized that he had been thinking too simply. He should not only look at the convenient side of anything, but also consider its advantages and disadvantages.
The Solar System is located in a remote part of the Milky Way, with no other star systems within 4 light-years. If I were to choose this type of system, it might destroy the entire Solar System Solar System Spiritual Qi fills it and it tries to expand outwards.
Moreover, there are several other drawbacks.
"And what about the second one? It should be comparable to the first one, and its efficiency should be decent too."
"This second Earth Vein Method of creating Spiritual Qi energy is obviously not as fast as the first, but it has its own unique advantages compared to the first."
"Firstly, the range is controllable. The area where the Spiritual Qi energy it generates can be controlled through the Earth Vein, and the concentration of the Spiritual Qi it creates will have a clear indicator, allowing for manual adjustment of the rate at which the Spiritual Qi energy is generated."
"Secondly, through the Earth Vein, one can control all the Spiritual Qi generated by these Earth Vein. It's like putting a lock on the particles of Spiritual Qi. The person who controls the Earth Vein controls this lock. Within the Earth Vein, one can, like Li Xingkong, control everything around them and experience the feeling of being a god."