"The mall space isn't urgent for now," Li Yu thought. The mall space would have to wait until his return. After all, the main world was the foundation of his standing. But... return?
"System, when can I return?"
Li Yu found it quite troublesome that this system never gave proactive notifications.
"User has completed the initial task and can return at any time."
"Return anytime?" Li Yu nodded in understanding but, remembering the system's habit of not giving notifications, quickly asked, "System, what would happen if I returned now?"
"If the user returns now, the host Zhou Yi's main task 'Path to Emperor: First Step' will be activated. The user's commitment to witness it will be nullified. The host Zhou Yi will be unable to submit the task, thus failing to complete it."
"Damn! I knew there would be an issue."
Li Yu felt a surge of relief. If he had returned without asking, Zhou Yi's task would have been stuck, making all efforts futile.
"This system's lack of proactive notifications is a real problem," Li Yu frowned. How could such a high-end system have such a frustrating setting?
"Wait, setting? Could it be because I haven't configured it properly?"
Realizing this, Li Yu quickly commanded, "System, enable the auxiliary function. Prioritize my safety and interests, and provide timely notifications."
"Command accepted. Auxiliary function enabled."
"Phew! So that was the issue?"
Li Yu exhaled deeply, realizing the problem lay with his own settings. It was... well, Li Yu was at a loss for words.
"To protect the user's interests, the system recommends starting a long-term task: Mall Construction Task."
"Mall Construction Task? We haven't even created the space yet, and we can start this task?"
"Starting the Mall Construction Task allows the user to begin gathering necessary resources in advance."
"I see," Li Yu nodded. "Then start it."
"Advanced task initiated."
"Advanced Task: Mall Construction. Task duration: Long-term."
"Task Description: As a system supplier, how can you not have your own store?"
"Mall Construction Resource Collection Task initiated: Collect various resources needed for mall construction."
As soon as Li Yu finished speaking, the system issued a series of notifications.
"Collect construction resources? What kind of resources are needed? Am I supposed to chop wood and move stones?"
Li Yu was perplexed about what resources to gather.
"Mall construction resources include main building materials, landscaping resources, and interior furnishing resources."
"User's current resources already include mall construction materials."
"Five-colored Jade Hall can serve as the main building material. The Bodhi tree seed can be used for landscaping. The Sword Immortal Pond can be used as a lotus pond. The Green Lotus Emperor's weapon can be used as lotus seeds."
"Damn..."
Hearing the system's words, Li Yu was flabbergasted.
Listen to this! The Green Lotus Emperor's weapon, a world-ending entity in any realm, is just a lotus to be planted in a pond here.
Alright, technically it is a lotus, but do you know its significance? The Chaos Green Lotus, an emperor's body! Isn't this overkill?
And the Sword Immortal Pond, a place where Chisongzi comprehended the sword, each drop of water containing boundless sword energy. To the system, it's just a pond for growing lotus flowers.
The Bodhi tree seed's fate is even worse, relegated to mere landscaping. In comparison, the Five-colored Jade Hall from the Green Emperor's tomb being dismantled and rebuilt seems almost normal.
"At this rate, am I building a shop or creating a celestial palace? And with these kinds of resources, how long will it take me to gather them all?"
Li Yu felt he had been conned by the system once again.
"System notice: The higher the quality of the resources, the more perfect the mall space. The mall space is the user's foundation, please treat it with care."
"Foundation?"
Hearing this, Li Yu's expression turned serious. Being called a foundation by the system meant this mall space was indeed of utmost importance.
"High-level construction resources, huh? This world isn't without such things!"
Li Yu rose and walked to the window, looking into the distance. "The Bronze Immortal Palace and Xuan Huang Qi are valuable... but dangerous."
"Host Zhou Yi is submitting resources."
The system's sudden notification made Li Yu's eyes light up. "Zhou Yi is the perfect candidate for this. That's why I gave him the system. Zhou Yi, it seems you'll have to scout the Bronze Immortal Palace."
In the system's resource library, a new addition appeared: a three-meter-tall, yellow-scaled ape-like beast.
"A Scaled Ape? This thing is at least at the threshold of the Other Shore Realm, and Zhou Yi managed to take it down? It seems he's leveling up quickly. The task completion shouldn't take long."
"Wait, hold on!"
Suddenly, Li Yu remembered something, feeling a jolt of anxiety.
"System, what's the completion condition for Zhou Yi's task of sweeping the six major sects in Yan Country? Surely it doesn't require him to defeat the sect leaders?"
The sect leaders of the six major sects were at least in the Dragon Transformation Realm. If Zhou Yi had to defeat such high-level cultivators within a year, unless Li Yu gave him top-tier equipment, it would be nearly impossible.
"Task completion condition: Defeat all peers of the six major sects."
"That's more reasonable."
Li Yu smiled and nodded, glancing at the forest where Zhou Yi was hunting. "Time is running out. Zhou Yi, you need to grow quickly! Your master can't wait any longer!"
Stepping out of the hall, Li Yu looked towards the distant horizon.
"Apart from the Bronze Immortal Palace, there's another place to gather resources: the Fire Domain. For others, the Fire Domain is a deadly place with its sea of flames. But I can use the system to recover these flames, so it's not dangerous for me."
Li Yu pondered for a moment and then asked the system, "System, you've stored information about the Fire Domain. Besides the flames, do they have any benefits for the mall construction?"
"The mall construction does not require the Fire Domain flames. However, the user can use these flames to enable alchemy and forging functions in future system creations."
"Right, I almost forgot. Future systems will need alchemy and forging functions. So, I must visit the Fire Domain."
Li Yu looked towards the direction of the Fire Domain, feeling a surge of determination.
Since he had nothing else to do, he might as well go. Better to secure those resources sooner rather than later.
With a burst of light, Li Yu's figure soared into the sky, heading towards the Fire Domain.
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The Master of All-Heavens Systems
Ficção Científica"Lord of the Heavens System" tells the story of a young man named Li Yu who becomes the sole system supplier in countless worlds. The novel begins with sixteen-year-old Li Yu, distinguished by his unique short haircut, sitting in the courtyard of th...
