33: Chapter 33 Ecological Blueprint

Lin Muchen opened his eyes. The solid feeling of the seventh layer of the Qi Refinement Stage circulated several times within his body, steady as a rock.

He closed his eyes again, focusing his consciousness into his Dantian.

"System, consolidation is complete. Give me a status report," he said in his mind.

[Command received.]

[Host: Lin Muchen]

[Cultivation Realm: Mortal Realm · Qi Refinement Stage, Seventh Layer (1/9)]

[Current points: 287]

[...]

[Prompt: Origin Star ecology has reached a certain scale. System is issuing a series of long-term ecological tasks, aimed at guiding the Host to scientifically and systematically construct the Dantian Universe to obtain greater benefits.]

"Long-term tasks?" Lin Muchen's interest was piqued. "Show me."

A row of dazzling golden task lists appeared before his eyes.

[Long-Term Ecological Tasks (Series)]

[Task One: Establish a basic ecological circle containing 10 species.]

[Requirements: 5 plant species (different tiers), 3 herbivore species, 2 carnivore species.]

[Reward: +200 points, unlock the 'Ecological Perception' ability, cultivation speed +5%.]

[Task Two: Establish 3 complete food chains (at least three trophic levels).]

[Reward: +300 points, unlock the 'Natural Affinity' talent, Miniature Universe Spiritual Qi concentration +10%.]

[Task Three: Establish five types of ecosystems: terrestrial, freshwater, Wetland, marine, and forest.]

[Requirements: Each System must have at least 12 species, with energy flow and material cycling present.]

[Reward: +500 points, unlock 'Ecological Regulation' authority, Origin Star diameter expansion +500 kilometers.]

[Task Four: Introduce and stabilize 3 populations of apex predators.]

[Candidates: Forest Tiger/Leopard (requires forest area > 1,000 sq km), Grassland Lion Pride (requires grassland area > 800 sq km), Wetland Crocodile (requires water area > 500 sq km).]

[Reward: +1000 points, unlock 'Beast Speech Art', permanent Physical Body strength +1%.]

[Task Five: Establish a stable ecosystem covering 70% of the Origin Star's surface area.]

[Requirements: Biodiversity Index > 3.5, Ecological Stability > 80%, Food Web Complexity > Level 5.]

[Reward: +1500 points, unlock 'Creator's Blessing' (all attributes +10%), Miniature Universe evolution speed +20%, unlock Human Race exchange permission.]

[Prompt: Tasks can be completed sequentially. The previous task is the foundation for the next. Rewards are generous. Please plan actively, Host.]

After reading, Lin Muchen drew in a sharp breath.

"Wow, is this giving me a 'Five-Year Plan for the Dantian'?" he muttered. "The rewards are truly tempting, especially the last one... unlocking the Human Race?"

[Correct.]

[When the Origin Star's ecology is perfected enough to support an intelligent civilization, the Human Race can be introduced. The spark of civilization will bring a qualitative leap.]

[For now, please complete the first-stage task, Host.]

Lin Muchen immediately looked at Task One.

"Ten species... Let me count what I have at home." He counted on his fingers. "Black Ants, Wild Rabbits, Foxes, Condensation Dew Grass, Wind Chime Grass, Stream Fish Fry, Earthworms, Algae Spores..."

"Eight," he finished counting. "Still need two plants and one herbivore."

"System, any recommendations?"

[Analyzing Origin Star's existing ecology...]

[Plant tier suggestion: Supplement mid-tier shade-loving plant 'Moonlight Grass' (emits faint light at night, can weakly gather moonlight essence).]

[Tall tree suggestion: 'Ironwood Sapling' (hardwood, slow-growing, can stabilize soil and form a forest canopy).]

[Herbivore suggestion: Supplement medium-sized herbivore 'Rock Sheep Lamb' (adapts to mountainous terrain, feeds on low shrubs and moss, can fill the ecological niche between foxes and Wild Rabbits).]

[Exchange required points: Moonlight Grass seeds (30 points/packet), Ironwood Sapling (50 points/sapling), Rock Sheep Lamb (80 points/lamb).]

[Total: 160 points.]

Lin Muchen glanced at his balance: 287 points.

"Exchange!" He didn't hesitate at all. "Ecological construction benefits the present and future generations. These points are well spent!"

[Exchange confirmed.]

[Moonlight Grass seeds: -30 points.]

[Ironwood Sapling: -50 points.]

[Rock Sheep Lamb: -80 points.]

[Current points balance: 127 points.]

[Items distributed. Please designate the release area, Host.]

Lin Muchen concentrated his consciousness on the Origin Star.

First, he scattered the Moonlight Grass seeds in the shady spots under the big trees in the forest.

Then, he planted the Ironwood Saplings on the forest edge and the slopes near the volcano.

Finally, he released the Rock Sheep Lamb onto the newly formed rocky mountain area with sparse shrubs.

The new species immediately began adapting upon landing.

Moonlight Grass sprouted tender shoots in the shadows, the Ironwood Saplings took root in the soil, and the Rock Sheep Lamb bleated twice before lowering its head to nibble on moss.

[New species release completed.]

[Origin Star total species count: 11.]

[Plant tiers: Complete (low, mid, high all present).]

[Animal tiers: Complete (herbivores and carnivores present, covering small and medium sizes).]

[Judging Task One completion conditions...]

[Judgment passed!]

[Congratulations, Host, on completing Long-Term Ecological Task (One): Establish a basic ecological circle containing 10 species!]

[Rewards distributing...]

[points +200!]

[New ability unlocked: 'Ecological Perception'!]

[Permanent cultivation speed +5%!]

[Current points balance: 327 points.]

"Done!" Lin Muchen was delighted. "How do I use this ability?"

[Ecological Perception: Passive ability. Host can perceive the status, emotions, and faint intentions of all living beings within a hundred-meter radius centered on themselves.]

[When actively activated, the perception range expands to three hundred meters, with increased clarity.]

[Prompt: This ability has some resistance to concealment and disguise-type Spells.]

"Let me try."

Lin Muchen willed it, withdrew his internal vision, and sat in his room.

A strange sensation immediately spread from his Dantian.

He "saw."

Three meters outside the house, in the grass, two crickets were fighting, their emotions quite agitated.

Ten meters away in a big tree, a sparrow had just returned to its nest, feeling a bit tired.

Thirty meters away in the Menial Servant quarters, a Disciple was sighing, feeling downcast.

Fifty meters away... hmm, a wild cat was eyeing a fat mouse, its killing intent intense.

"Whoa, this ability..." Lin Muchen's eyes lit up. "It's like having a mini-map, complete with emotion tags."

"If I'm in the wild or in a fight, wouldn't this be like having a built-in radar plus low-grade mind reading?"

[That is an acceptable interpretation.]

[Please continue to feel the change in cultivation speed, Host.]

Lin Muchen immediately activated his Cultivation Technique.

Spiritual Qi flowed rapidly.

The speed was indeed a bit faster than before.

Although it couldn't compare to the rocket-like feeling of ecological feedback, even a mosquito's leg is meat.

"A permanent 5% boost, not bad, not bad." He was quite satisfied. "This task was worth doing."

"System, what's my current ecological completion now?"

[Rescanning...]

[Origin Star ecological completion: 42.3% → 45.1%!]

[Feedback Efficiency: 3.8% → 4.0%!]

[Prompt: The establishment of the basic ecological circle has significantly improved ecological stability and material cycling efficiency, thereby increasing Feedback Efficiency.]

"4%!" Lin Muchen clenched his fist. "This growth rate is like having a premium subscription."

"It seems these long-term tasks are forcing me down the path of a 'Planetary Designer'."

"Greening, animal husbandry, forestry, fisheries... I have to do it all."

"It's the Dantian version of 'Minecraft' plus 'Civilization'."

He looked back at the row of task lists.

Task Two: Establish three complete food chains.

Task Three: Create five types of ecosystems.

Task Four: Introduce apex predators—tigers, lions, crocodiles.

Task Five: Cover 70% of the globe, unlock the Human Race.

"The road ahead is long and arduous." Lin Muchen patted his stomach. "But... the blueprint is there, and the rewards are sweet."

"Take it slow, first build up my own little patch of land properly."

"When the day comes that people live in my Dantian, won't the Feedback Efficiency skyrocket?"

He smiled and withdrew his internal vision.

Within his Dantian, the world with forests, oceans, a volcano, and eleven animal species was providing him with a 4% super acceleration.

And he, this "Creator God," held over three hundred points in his hand, looking at the long list of ecological tasks.

"First, set a small goal: get those food chains sorted out."