Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan followed the passage. A flash of light appeared before their eyes, and they returned once more to the familiar Primordial World. The mysterious stone gate still stood in the valley, and everything around it was unchanged, as though their adventure in the parallel universe had merely been a fantastic dream. Yet the unique auras faintly emanating from them proved that the experience had been real.
When they left the valley, they discovered that quite some time had passed outside. The Primordial World was still rich with spiritual energy, yet the cultivation methods and lives of cultivators had quietly begun to change. Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan decided to return to the Lingxi Tribe first and share what they had seen and learned in the parallel universe.
When they entered the Lingxi Tribe, the tribespeople warmly welcomed them. Upon hearing of their return, the elders hurried over. Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan described their adventures in the parallel universe in detail, along with its unique ways of using spiritual energy and its advanced ideas. After listening, the elders looked grave yet delighted. "Who would have thought the parallel universe held such mysteries? If we can incorporate this knowledge into our cultivation, the Primordial World will surely undergo tremendous change."
With the elders' support, Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan began teaching the Lingxi Tribe what they had learned in the parallel universe. They taught the tribespeople how to sense fluctuations in spiritual energy more precisely and how to use spiritual resonance to improve cultivation efficiency. At first, the tribespeople found these new methods unfamiliar and confusing, but under Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan's patient guidance, they gradually grasped the essentials.
After trying the new cultivation method, a young Lingxi Tribe warrior said excitedly, "This method is incredible. I can feel the spiritual energy within my body circulating more smoothly, and my cultivation speed has clearly increased." As more and more tribespeople benefited, the new cultivation concepts spread rapidly throughout the Lingxi Tribe.
News traveled fast, and soon the surrounding tribes and sects also learned of the changes in the Lingxi Tribe. Many cultivators came seeking their reputation, hoping to learn these unique cultivation methods. Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan held nothing back, sharing their knowledge with every person who came to study.
However, not everyone welcomed this change. Some conservative sects believed that these new methods had strayed from the traditional path of cultivation and were an insult to their ancestors' legacy. They began spreading opposition everywhere, attempting to stop the new ideas from spreading.
"These novel tricks are nothing but unorthodox paths. How could they compare to the cultivation methods passed down through generations of our ancestors?" an elder from a conservative sect declared loudly at a cultivators' gathering.
"That's right! We cannot casually change the rules left by our ancestors, or we will surely suffer heavenly punishment!" the other members of the Conservative Faction echoed.
Faced with these objections, Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan did not retreat. Chen Siyu stepped forward and said, "We are not trying to abandon tradition. We simply hope to absorb new ideas upon the foundation of tradition, giving everyone more choices and allowing them to improve their strength more effectively. Our experiences in the parallel universe showed us different possibilities. Why not give them a try?"
Chen Ruixuan nodded as well. "Exactly. Only through constant exploration and innovation can the Primordial World progress."
For a time, the spread of the new cultivation concepts divided the Primordial World into two opposing camps. Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan knew that if they wished to usher in a new era, they had to resolve this conflict and show everyone that new ideas and tradition were not contradictory, but could complement each other. Yet the Conservative Faction's strength could not be underestimated. How would they confront this crisis and guide the Primordial World into a new age?
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