Chapter 2: The Ninefold Celestial Merit Tower

Little rabbit, do not be ignorant of value, what is a dilapidated temple? This is the Nine-Tiered Merit Pagoda

However, it is not to say that with merit points, everything can be exchanged. The general situation is that in the First Heaven, one can exchange for items that will appear in the next ten years of history at most. In the Second Heaven, it is for the next twenty years, and so on. However, there are exceptions; for instance, if the exchanged item is solely for Yue Feng's personal use, then the restrictions are not as stringent. Essentially, as long as you have enough merit points, you can make the exchange.

At this moment, Yue Feng has begun to change roles; he is now Yue Weihua

Perhaps it was due to fatigue, or perhaps it was because no one paid him any attention. The five-year-old Yue Kun, after toying around for a while, fell into a deep sleep beside Yue Weihua, leaving behind only the boundless night and the countless stars in the sky, and of course, the faintly bloody breeze.

Indeed, it is true that my grandfather once said that the majority of the Yue family, including my great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, totaling over 300 members, perished in the Hailan Pao tragedy

By the way, elder, one last question: if the merit tower successfully ascends to the Ninth Heaven, will I still be able to return to my original world

Crossing the turbulent and swift-flowing Black Water River is already a task that could exhaust anyone, yet one must also carry two burdens, one large and one small. Thank the heavens, thank this miraculous door plank, otherwise, we would all have perished in the Black Water River.

It is evident that this phrase "broken temple" by Yue Feng has displeased certain individuals, leading to disdain from someone. Moreover, as the words came to an end, an elderly man with white hair suddenly appeared beside Yue Feng.

I want you to know the answer the next time we meet

Damn

The Ninefold Heaven Merit Tower, in order to be re-promoted to the perfect state of the Ninefold Heaven and to restore the former glory of the divine artifact, requires a substantial amount of merit and fortune. However, this merit and fortune cannot be obtained by the Ninefold Heaven Merit Tower itself; it must choose agents to assist it. This forms the basis of the cooperation between the two parties.

However, Yue Feng also knew that even if he encountered such a strange temple again next time, he would probably still go in to take a look, as his curiosity was simply too strong

"Oh, isn't this that dilapidated temple?" Yue Feng exclaimed, "Damn, I should have known better than to enter this rundown temple."

The elder smiled slightly and said, "Young man, must you be so straightforward? Although I have chosen you, we are merely collaborators; there is no distinction of master and servant between us"

Ah, it seems that from now on, I will have to change my name to Yue Weihua. I have come to this chaotic era for no reason. According to the usual pattern, shouldn't I also have an impressive golden finger?

After regaining consciousness, Yue Feng reluctantly accepted this fact. Since the occurrence of such a phenomenon as time travel is possible, then perhaps being transported into the body of his great-grandfather is not such a strange event after all

It is said that the Ninefold Heaven Merit Tower is an ancient artifact that was cast down to the mortal realm due to a calamity, and it is currently in a state of extreme weakness

Yue Feng tilted his head and glanced at the small figure beside him, and couldn't help but sigh. This was originally his (Yue Feng's) future grandfather, but now he had become his (Yue Weihua's) son. For Yue Feng, who had grown up listening to his grandfather's stories, this was somewhat amusing. However, at this moment, having the memories of his great-grandfather made it not too difficult to accept.

As soon as the thought arose in Yuefeng's mind, he suddenly heard a frail and weak voice ringing in his ear: "Hehe, it seems that you are indeed a modern person accustomed to reading time-travel novels; the character's immersion is truly remarkably swift."

Ah, regardless of anything, from now on, I am Yue Weihua. I heard from my grandfather that during his childhood, due to this disaster and the subsequent turmoil, he began to live a life of hardship and wandering. It was not until he joined the CCP in his thirties and fought for over a decade that he finally lived a stable life after the liberation of the country. I believe that in this lifetime, because of my unexpected arrival, I will surely enable you to live a better life.

The elder's answer is: First, to eliminate evil and promote good, saving all people; second, to expel the Tartars and restore our mountains and rivers; third, to expand our territory and strengthen our national power

... ...

The elder smiled faintly, then waved his hand, and a light screen appeared on the wall beside him. He continued, "If you have any inquiries or wish to exchange something in the future, just speak directly to the light screen. As long as it is within the permitted scope, the answers will be displayed directly on the screen."

After a severe headache, Yue Feng finally merged the memories of two individuals, and he finally understood that he had indeed traveled through time. Particularly bizarre was the fact that the original owner he now occupied, Yue Weihua, was actually his own great-granduncle.

Upon hearing this voice, Yue Feng's heart revealed a look of understanding, thinking to himself that he was indeed not mistaken. Just as this thought concluded, Yue Feng's consciousness suddenly appeared in an expanse of void.

On the right bank of the Heishui River, a few miles downstream from Aihun City, Yue Weihua was still lying on a door plank. However, at this moment, he was no longer in the river but had been carried ashore. Yue Weihua's two sworn brothers, Yue Hai and Yue Hu, were collapsed beside him. In response to the inquiry from the young master Yue Kun, who had just awakened, the two did not refuse to answer, but simply lacked the strength to respond.

Hehe, I actually forgot.

Sorry, your question is no longer within the scope of my response authority

A great person once said, since you cannot change the world, you can only adapt to it

Although I fully understand the principle of accepting what has come my way

Alright, that is the general situation. I am about to enter a deep sleep now," the old man said with a slight smile. Although he is a virtual entity, one can sense his frailty from his complexion and voice.

Although for Yue Feng, who is passionate about adventure and extreme sports, crossing over does not seem unacceptable, he is not an orphan after all; he has elderly parents at home waiting for him to support them. Yue Feng truly cannot imagine the impact that sending a black-haired person off to a white-haired one would have on his elderly parents. It should be said that this is Yue Feng's greatest concern at present.

How does one acquire merit and fortune?

... ...

The Ninefold Heaven Merit Tower will quantify some merit points based on the amount of merit and fortune obtained from Yue Weihua. These merit points can be directly exchanged for various items needed, such as advanced weapons, medicines, and other goods, although living beings are not included in this list

Cough, cough. Having been directly seen through, Yue Feng appeared quite embarrassed, so he smiled and tried to cover it up, saying: "Well, old man, you don't often read online novels, do you?"

However, as a modern individual living in a time of peace, who would truly wish to travel back to this tumultuous era of war? It is important to understand that bullets and shells do not discriminate based on whether you are a time traveler; if luck is not on your side, you could just as easily be killed in an instant, wouldn't you agree

It is not difficult to see from here that this Nine-Tiered Merit Pagoda should be a divine artifact of our ancestors from Huaxia

Of course, the Merit Tower has not yet been upgraded; it can only be considered a dilapidated temple. However, once it reaches the first level of ascension, Yuefeng will not only be able to exchange items here, but will also possess this mobile storage space. More importantly, with each subsequent ascension, the Merit Tower will gain an additional layer, thus providing a larger mobile space. It must be said that this is quite attractive.

The old man smiled mysteriously, and then his figure vanished, leaving no opportunity for Yue Feng to ask further questions.

Uncle Hai, why hasn't my father woken up yet

As soon as Yue Feng finished speaking, a large "0" suddenly appeared on the screen, which left him feeling quite regretful. He had originally thought that upon his first arrival, there would at least be some kind of welcome gift, but unexpectedly, there was nothing at all.

As for what merit and fortune are, these do not need to be known by Yue Feng. It is sufficient to inform Yue Feng that as long as he follows these three principles, he will generate intangible merit and fortune, which will then be absorbed by the Merit Tower of the Nine Heavens. When the amount of merit and fortune reaches a certain level, it will trigger a qualitative change, prompting the Merit Tower to evolve, advancing from the First Heaven all the way to the Ninth Heaven, thus achieving complete merit.

Regarding his own golden finger, Yue Feng naturally felt a sense of anticipation within, as he was currently in an era filled with the chaos of war. If it were a lackluster golden finger, it would likely diminish his protagonist aura significantly

"Come on, do you really have to be so mysterious?" Yue Feng said helplessly, then turned to the light screen and asked, "I want to know, can I return to my original place?"

There are those who have stated more bluntly that life will inevitably force you to adapt; since that is the case, you might as well enjoy the process.

Call!

The Ninefold Heaven Merit Pagoda, with each layer representing a different heaven, consists of nine layers, each corresponding to a distinct heaven.

Yue Feng is an extreme athlete and explorer. This time, he arrived here while venturing into the Shenlongjia area. By chance, he encountered a dilapidated temple. Upon entering, he saw a flash of white light, and then he found himself here

There is also a very significant benefit, which is that each layer contains a space. It is akin to the current situation where Yuefeng's consciousness is situated within the merit tower. This space is approximately thirty feet in diameter, and this thirty-foot space will serve as Yuefeng's storage space. Indeed, it is the legendary portable space that can be carried with one.

Dad, Dad, please wake up, Kun'er is scared

Unbeknownst to him, Yue Feng finally opened his eyes, and what greeted him was a sky full of stars, a bright moon hanging high, and a gentle breeze with fresh air. This made Yue Weihua unable to resist taking a deep breath; in this era, even if everything else was lacking, the air was certainly good.

Of course, since it is a collaboration, there will certainly be returns for the efforts made

I don't have time to chat with you. It won't be long before I fall into a deep sleep. Come in with me now, and I will briefly explain things to you...

Cough, cough, this elder, what use does your Ninefold Heaven Merit Pagoda have for me

Oh, how amazing! May I ask how many merit points I currently have?

Uncle Hu, why is my father ignoring me?

Ah, is this it? Yue Feng exclaimed, "Well, old man, how do I know how many merit points I have earned?"