Everlasting Sect

In the first year of his new attempt at the copy world, Strider took a decisive step—he established the Everlasting Sect on Ashyn Island, formerly known as Ashyn Prison.

The government, having already witnessed his otherworldly abilities, agreed without hesitation, granting him full ownership of the entire island.

This wasn't just a symbolic gesture—it was a strategic move.

Ashyn Island, located in an isolated part of the ocean, was the perfect foundation for what would soon become the heart of cultivation on Lumar.

With the Everlasting Sect now established, Strider released two powerful cultivation manuals to the public:

The Everlasting Cultivation Manual – A Qi cultivation technique that could be practiced up to the peak of the Energy Accumulation Realm.

The Nameless Book of Physical Cultivation – A body-refining technique designed for those who preferred physical strength over Qi cultivation.

However, both manuals came with a condition:

They only contained techniques up to the Energy Accumulation Realm.

If someone wished to progress beyond that, they would have to visit the Everlasting Sect and earn the right to receive the Core Building Realm manuals.

This move was calculated—not only did it ensure control over higher realms of cultivation, but it also created a natural incentive for the most ambitious and powerful cultivators to join his sect.

Within ten years, countless people had reached the Energy Accumulation Realm.

As they advanced in cultivation, they discovered shocking changes:

Missiles and modern weapons could no longer harm them.

Their lifespan increased—aging seemed to slow down drastically.

Their bodies became stronger and healthier, reducing sickness and injuries.

These revelations caused a global frenzy.

Governments, corporations, and military factions all realized that cultivation was the future—and immortal cultivation took the lead over physical cultivation, which was seen as too resource-intensive in comparison.

For the first time, people began to seriously believe that immortality was possible.

Seeing how human civilization was rapidly advancing thanks to his influence, Strider decided to propose a new use for Ashyn Island.

He made an offer to world governments:

"Send all criminals and dangerous individuals to Ashyn Prison. Let them serve a purpose in the advancement of this new world."

Governments readily agreed, eager to rid their countries of violent criminals while maintaining their cooperation with Strider.

This led to a massive influx of criminals into Ashyn Prison, quickly filling the island to capacity.

To accommodate more prisoners, Strider ordered the construction of underground prison cells, creating a labyrinth of confinement beneath the island.

But Strider's true plan was something much darker—

He had engraved hidden arrays all over the prison, subtly draining the vitality of the inmates.

Over time, these criminals began to rapidly wither away, their life force consumed to fuel something greater.

As they perished, their resentment and death energy began gathering, turning Ashyn Island into a land saturated with Yin energy.

Strider had accelerated the process, something that had previously taken 50 years in his last simulation—this time, it was complete in just 20 years.

By the 20th year, the world had changed drastically.

Cultivators numbered in the thousands.

Every country had at least 10 cultivators in the Energy Accumulation Realm.

The strongest nations, such as Nalthis, had over 100 cultivators in this realm.

The foundation for a cultivation civilization had been successfully laid.

Meanwhile, Strider had secretly completed his own evolution, successfully transitioning from Wraith to Specter.

Unlike his previous attempt, this time he had done so without drawing any attention—since there were still 11 years before the Gates opened and monsters invaded.

Everything was progressing perfectly according to plan.

In the 25th year, a man arrived at the Everlasting Sect, claiming that he had reached the peak of the Energy Accumulation Realm and requested guidance to break through.

Strider welcomed him and provided him with the Core Building Realm manual.

After three months of preparation, the man succeeded in breaking through, becoming the first Core Building Realm cultivator in the world.

However, something unexpected happened.

Feeling the overwhelming surge of power, the newly ascended cultivator was blinded by arrogance.

He declared boldly, "I will only become an Elder of the Everlasting Sect if you can defeat me!"

Strider merely smiled.

This was not surprising—every cultivator who reached Core Building Realm for the first time would experience a euphoric sense of superiority, believing themselves unstoppable.

He took felt this euphoria in his previous simulation.

Accepting the challenge, Strider ascended into the sky with the challenger.

A crowd gathered below, eager to witness the clash between two powerful cultivators.

The newly ascended Core Building Realm cultivator unleashed his strongest attack.

A single punch that carried the force to level an entire city.

The shockwave shattered the clouds.

The world held its breath.

And then—

Strider casually stood still, allowing the man to land the first strike.

The punch landed—but Strider remained unharmed.

Then, with a single effortless counterattack, Strider sent the man crashing down from the sky.

The impact shook the earth, creating a crater hundreds of meters deep.

The battle was over in an instant.

The defeated cultivator struggled to his feet, his body trembling.

He finally understood the unfathomable gap between himself and Strider.

Without hesitation, he knelt on one knee and declared, "I am willing to serve as an Elder under the Everlasting Sect."

The world erupted into chaos.

This was the first time Strider had openly demonstrated his true strength.

And what the world saw terrified and awed them.

A Core Building Realm cultivator, who could wipe out a city with a punch, had been defeated in one move.

Strider's true power was now a complete mystery.

He was no longer just a cultivation master—he was seen as the Ancestor of Cultivation, a figure beyond comprehension.

People's faith in the Everlasting Sect soared.

Aspiring cultivators flocked to Ashyn Island, eager to follow in Strider's footsteps.

His influence had now become absolute.

The foundation for humanity's rise had been set.

But Strider knew—

The real battle had yet to begin.

The Gates would open in eleven years.

And this time—

Humanity would be ready.