Loose cultivator Shi Lang gradually found himself in the realm of invincibility. However, when he finally tried to ascend to the higher realm, the spirit of the world was nearly exhausted. So, between his ascension to a new world or the well-being of his home, he chose the latter and sacrificed his life to save the world. Nobody knew what he gave up for the world, and he told no one. Although his sacrifice had gone unsung, there was still someone who witnessed everything. A treasured artifact he carried on his body preserved his soul and let it escape a tragic end. Eons passed. The human race stepped out from the age of cultivation into an age of stellar conquest. The spirit energy in the world was now scarce, but humans found other means to excel. In this highly-advanced time, Shi Lang's soul has found a chance to be reborn. What happens when an ancient cultivator that neared the level of a deity before his first death gets a second chance at life in the space age? ... Cover Credits: ropreker#8513(discord) Fonts and Final editing credits: Not gonna tell y'all. XD
Shi Lang mumbled, "What is this staircase?"
The grand elder said, "This stair case is a test for those who wish to gain acknowledgement of our sect."
The Terran was confused and the old lady continued, "The founder of the sect was a married woman. However, as remarkable she was, her husband did not manage to gain approval of the women in the sect. So they all decided to test him. They asked the Sect Mistress's husband to climb the staircase while they all expose him to their spiritual pressure.
The husband managed to climb with much struggle. He gained approval from everyone, and then the sect mistress suggested for this method to be used for all future visitors. The practice was lost when the sect members divided into to factions."
Yu Xeidi said, "Master, you took a longer time then me."
Shi Lang looked at her in askance, and asked, "Why did you climb this staircase?"