152: The end of the involution is "Yunting Certification".

The successful convening of the "Report Meeting on Advanced Experience in Cloud Court Transformation of the Myriad Worlds" was like a shot in the arm, igniting unprecedented enthusiasm among all participating planes in the transformation. However, after the initial fervor, a practical question arose: How to quantify the results of "transformation"? How to prove that one is more "Cloud Court-like" than others?

When everyone began to emphasize order, establish new customs, and develop distinctive industries, a new type of "internal competition" quietly emerged—competing on the degree of "Cloud Court-ization."

Initially, it remained at the level of words and reports. If Plane A claimed to be "picking up nothing lost on the road," Plane B would dare to say that its "young are nurtured, and old are cared for"; if Plane C developed a "Spiritual Qi recycling System," Plane D would launch a "Universal Moral Scoreboard"... But soon, everyone realized that such empty talk was ineffective and lacked credibility. Thus, a trend of "seeking certification" spread, starting from who knows where. The target, naturally, pointed directly to the source of it all—the Cloud Court.

If one could obtain official recognition from the Cloud Court (even if only from an peripheral administrative body), get a stamp, and receive a plaque, it would be an unparalleled honor, enough to stand tall among the many transformed planes and enjoy the envy of all!

For a time, the threshold of the Cloud Court's peripheral "Friendly Exchange Center" was almost worn out. Representatives from various planes, holding thick "Transformation Achievement Compilations" and carrying their most proudly presented "specialties," lined up, hoping to receive Director Long Qianyuan's "inspection" and "certification."

Long Qianyuan initially found it quite novel, like a king inspecting his territory, listening to subordinates report achievements, and incidentally collecting some tributes. But after successively receiving more than a dozen plane representatives, listening to a lot of similar boasts, and collecting a pile of what he considered unremarkable "local specialties," he began to get a headache.

"Chief Steward Nie! Help!" Long Qianyuan ran to Nie Li to complain, "These people are endless! Every single one says they've transformed well and insists I give them 'official certification.' Where do I have the time to inspect them one by one? Besides, what are the certification standards? Am I the one who decides?"

Nie Li still had his usual unruffled expression: "The Court Master said to let them mess around themselves. As for certification, you can decide on your own; there's no need to ask for instructions."

"Decide on my own?" Long Qianyuan said with a bitter face, "How do I decide? Who's good, who's not good? Isn't that just making enemies for me?"

He returned to the Exchange Center, his face full of worry, and seeing the long queue outside, an idea suddenly sparked in his mind.

The next day, Long Qianyuan gathered all the plane representatives who came to apply for certification and announced a major piece of news:

"Given the large number of planes applying for certification, to reflect the principles of fairness, impartiality, and openness, and also to more comprehensively showcase your transformation achievements, this Director has decided to host the first 'Myriad Worlds Cloud Court Transformation Achievement Expo'!"

The representatives below exchanged glances, an expo?

"Exactly!" Long Qianyuan waved his hand, full of vigor, "Each plane can apply for an exhibition booth to collectively display your most distinctive transformation achievements, most advanced governance experiences, and highest quality local specialty products! At that time, this Director will lead the formation of an 'Expert Review Panel' to conduct on-site observations, appraisals, and scoring! Finally, based on the comprehensive scores, the 'Top Ten Cloud Court Transformation Demonstration Planes' will be selected and awarded certification plaques personally signed by me!"

The representatives were startled at first, then erupted in immense enthusiasm!

An expo! On-site evaluation! And a personally signed plaque!

This was much more convincing than simply submitting reports! And it was an excellent publicity opportunity!

The news spread like wildfire to every plane. For a time, all participating planes in the transformation were in an uproar, investing enormous manpower and resources to shine brightly in this "expo" that concerned their reputation and future development.

Months later, on the outskirts of the Cloud Court, in the newly opened "Myriad Worlds Expo Park."

Banners fluttered, and crowds bustled. Exhibition booths from hundreds of different planes were arranged in a dense, varied display, truly a bizarre and wondrous spectacle of civilizations.

The Xuanhuang Great World's booth was set up like a miniature land of etiquette, with Disciples demonstrating the collective chanting of the "Pure Heart Mantra" on-site, their voices grand and Dao Rhyme flowing; there were also dedicated personnel explaining their "Integrity Point" financial System, speaking eloquently.

The Fierce Beast Star Domain's booth was much more rugged, directly setting up a ring where two muscular strongmen were engaged in "friendly sparring," fists meeting flesh yet stopping just short of injury. After the fight, they patted each other on the shoulders and went off to drink together, drawing gasps of wonder from onlookers. Various Vicious Beast jerky was also laid out nearby for tasting.

The succubus plane's booth was even more... fragrant. There were no explicit performances, only a few succubae with ethereal temperaments and pure eyes, demonstrating "Mind Guidance" and "Emotional Purification" services to gentle music. Cultivators who experienced it all looked relaxed and blissful, the effect surprisingly good.

Other booths also showcased their unique Divine Abilities, each excelling in their own way. Some displayed soilless cultivation techniques for spiritual plants, some demonstrated automated production lines for Magical Artifacts, some performed how to civilize Vicious Beasts with music, and there was even a technology plane that created a holographic projection to show how they optimized Spiritual Qi distribution using big data models... Long Qianyuan, along with the hastily assembled "Expert Review Panel" (mainly comprising the idle Logos team, several respected Holy Land Leaders, and Nie Li, whom he had conscripted), lingered among the various booths, eating, drinking, and commenting, thoroughly enjoying himself.

"Hmm, this jerky is chewy! Fierce Beast Star Domain gets bonus points!"

"Wow, this spiritual fruit is sweet! Hundred Herbs Realm gets bonus points!"

"Eh? This Mind Guidance is quite interesting, makes one feel utterly comfortable... Succubus... er, Mind Realm also gets bonus points!"

The judging criteria were extremely arbitrary, basically depending on Director Long's mood and taste at the time.

Logos and the others were more focused on the technical aspects, showing great interest in the technology plane's Spiritual Qi big data model, discussing it endlessly around the holographic projection. Nie Li remained expressionless throughout, occasionally jotting down a few notes in his book; no one knew what he was thinking.

After several days of "intense and exciting" yet "joyful" competition, the first expo concluded successfully. Long Qianyuan, based on the opinions of the "Review Panel" (mainly himself), combined with factors such as the popularity of each booth and the popularity of specialties, finally selected the "Top Ten Cloud Court Transformation Demonstration Planes."

The Fierce Beast Star Domain, with its simple yet effective "freedom under rules" and delicious jerky, successfully made the cut!

That succubus plane (now renamed Mind Realm), relying on its unique "emotional value services," also unexpectedly secured a spot!

Although the Xuanhuang Great World was a bit heavy on formalism, its showmanship was excellent and its foundation solid, so it barely squeezed in... The other several planes also had their own unique characteristics and made it onto the list.

At the awards ceremony, Long Qianyuan personally presented ten gleaming, golden plaques, engraved with "Cloud Court Certified Demonstration Plane" and adorned with his flamboyant Dragon and Phoenix signature, to the winning representatives. The representatives were so moved that tears welled up in their eyes, as if they were holding sacred artifacts.

Although the planes that didn't win were disappointed, they also saw the gaps and directions for improvement, secretly vowing to make a comeback in the next session!

After the expo, the "Cloud Court Certification" golden brand was thoroughly established. Planes that received certification instantly became sought-after entities in the Myriad Worlds, attracting other planes to "inspect and learn," and the prices of their specialties and services soared. Those without certification faced immense pressure and began to engage in even more desperate internal competition, striving to stand out next time.

Long Qianyuan looked at the joyous (at least on the surface) situation, proudly gnawing on top-grade jerky offered by the Fierce Beast Star Domain.

"Perfect! It solved the certification problem, promoted cultural exchange and economic development, and I got so much delicious food for free! I'm truly a management Genius!"

He felt that he had deeply grasped the essence of his Revered Master's "governing by non-action."

Inside the Star Gazing Hall, Yun Feng listened to Nie Li's report on the grand expo and the list of "Top Ten Demonstration Planes," especially when he heard that the "Mind Realm" had been selected based on its emotional services, his hand, which was feeding the Golden Koi, paused slightly.

"... Hidden Abyss's aesthetic taste is becoming increasingly unique."

He shook his head and scattered a handful of special fish food into the pond.

"Let him be; it's good to have some excitement, lest you always say it's too quiet here."

In the pond, that Golden Koi swallowed a piece of fish food, contentedly blowing a bubble. The bubble refracted colorful light in the sun, and within it seemed to reflect the noisy and magical scene of the Myriad Worlds Expo Park.