The appearance of cultivators from several different sects marked a turning point for Cloud Mist Peak. Until recently, the strange training hall created by Lin Tian had only attracted attention within the Lingyuan Sect. The disciples, elders, and peak masters of the sect had gradually acknowledged the usefulness of the Cloud Mist Internet Café, and its reputation had grown quickly among the cultivators living within the mountain range. However, the arrival of visitors from outside sects meant that the influence of the shop was beginning to spread far beyond the boundaries of Lingyuan Sect.
Inside the computer shop, many disciples quietly observed the newcomers with curiosity. The cultivators from the Azure Wind Sect and the other visiting groups carried themselves with calm confidence, their eyes sharp as they studied every corner of the building. They watched the glowing screens where disciples fought monsters inside illusion worlds, and they carefully observed the unusual machines that allowed cultivators to enter those realms.
Elder Song, the leader of the Azure Wind Sect visitors, slowly walked deeper into the shop. His gaze moved from one screen to another as he watched different training realms in action. On one machine, several disciples desperately fought through the ruined streets of the Zombie Catastrophe Realm, where terrifying creatures chased them through abandoned buildings. On another screen, a cultivator clashed against endless waves of soldiers inside the Battlefield Realm, where explosions and fire lit the horizon. But what caught Elder Song's attention the most was the glowing icon displayed on several machines.
Tyrant Trial — Boss Realm
On the screens showing that realm, the massive creature known as the Tyrant roared inside the ruined arena, its enormous body moving with terrifying speed as it fought against challengers.
Elder Song watched one of the battles carefully.
A Lingyuan disciple tried desperately to dodge the Tyrant's attacks while searching for an opening.
However, the creature's overwhelming strength eventually forced the cultivator into defeat.
The screen flashed, and the simulation ended.
The watching disciples sighed.
"No one has defeated it yet."
"Even the core disciples struggle against it."
Elder Song stroked his beard thoughtfully.
"A single boss monster strong enough to challenge so many cultivators…"
He turned toward Lin Tian.
"This place truly is unusual."
Lin Tian leaned casually against the counter.
"You're welcome to try it."
Elder Song smiled faintly.
"I may do that later."
Behind him, several younger disciples from the visiting sects whispered excitedly.
"This place is incredible."
"I've never seen a training hall like this before."
"If our sect had something like this, our combat skills would improve much faster."
Their quiet conversation did not escape the ears of the Lingyuan disciples nearby.
Some of them frowned slightly.
Others simply continued watching the battles on the screens.
For the moment, the situation remained peaceful.
However, the presence of multiple sects observing the shop meant that Cloud Mist Peak was becoming far more important than before.
Meanwhile, behind the counter, Lin Tian quietly observed everything while checking the system interface floating before his eyes.
Active Players: 20
Total Visitors Today: 1,284
Spirit Stones Earned: 6,420
Lin Tian smiled slightly.
"Even more than yesterday."
The popularity of the computer shop continued rising steadily.
But the growing number of visitors also meant that the shop was reaching its limits.
Several disciples near the reservation board looked frustrated.
"My turn isn't until tonight!"
"There are too many people waiting."
"I came here before sunrise!"
Lin Tian sighed quietly.
"It's time."
He opened the system expansion panel again.
The blueprint of the upgraded building appeared before his eyes.
The design showed a much larger structure with multiple floors and significantly more machines.
Shop Expansion Cost: 5,000 Spirit Stones
Lin Tian had already earned enough.
Without hesitation, he selected the command.
Confirm Expansion
The system panel flashed brightly.
A new notification appeared.
DING
Cloud Mist Internet Café — Expansion Initiated
The ground beneath the building began to tremble slightly.
Several disciples inside the shop suddenly looked around in confusion.
"Did the building just move?"
"What's happening?"
Outside the shop, the cultivators waiting in line stepped back as the structure began changing.
The walls of the building slowly expanded outward.
New sections of the structure formed as if invisible hands were constructing them in real time.
Stone, wood, and strange glowing materials merged together as the shop grew larger.
Within minutes, the once modest building had transformed into a much larger three-story structure.
The courtyard outside also expanded, creating more space for waiting disciples.
Inside the shop, the number of computer stations rapidly increased.
Twenty machines became forty.
Then sixty.
Finally—
One hundred computer stations stood neatly arranged across the three floors.
The disciples stared at the scene in disbelief.
"The shop… just expanded!"
"There are so many machines now!"
"This place is huge!"
Even the visiting cultivators from the other sects looked surprised.
Elder Song's eyes narrowed slightly.
"A self-expanding training hall…"
His interest deepened.
Inside the shop, the system panel displayed the updated information.
Cloud Mist Internet Café — Level 2
Maximum Players: 100
New Training Floors Unlocked
Lin Tian nodded with satisfaction.
"This should solve the crowd problem."
The disciples waiting outside immediately rushed toward the entrance.
Within minutes, dozens of cultivators filled the newly expanded floors.
Every machine quickly became occupied again.
But now, far more people could train at the same time.
Cloud Mist Peak, once the quietest mountain in the Lingyuan Sect, had now transformed into the most active training ground in the entire region.
And high above the mountains, hidden among drifting clouds, a mysterious figure quietly observed the transformation of the shop.
"So…"
The figure spoke softly.
"The rumors were not exaggerated."
His ancient eyes watched the glowing building on Cloud Mist Peak.
"A place capable of reshaping cultivation methods…"
He slowly turned away.
"It seems I should visit this place personally."
Far below, the excitement inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café continued growing.
But the true scale of what Lin Tian had created…
Had only just begun to unfold.