"If we had several children, could we raise one into an Imperial Observatory Prophet?"
Wang Wu suddenly asked.
"Theoretically, it's possible. But they might also turn out inferior even to you, so just having a few children won't do. The best method would be to have over a dozen, continuously marry into suitable people from outside, form a family clan, and pass it down generation after generation. And you must ensure that every generation has outstanding descendants, but none can be too outstanding. In other words, their upper limit must be locked down, with restrictions similar to Blood Curse Heavenly Punishment branded upon them."
"If luck is good, in a thousand-odd years and over a dozen generations, an Imperial Observatory Prophet might emerge. If luck is bad, it could take dozens of generations, ten thousand years, even tens of thousands of years. There are far too many variables in between, and it would be very easy for outside interference, marriage alliances, and the like to disrupt things."
"Besides, as the ancestors of the family, you and I would occasionally need to show our divine presence. Basic methods such as a False Nascent Soul would have to be arranged. We'd also need to regularly review the various experiences of the clan's descendants, interfere with clan affairs, and sometimes even act as matchmakers for marriage alliances. In short, saying that an ancestor is busy would not be an exaggeration at all."
"But the greatest danger is that once the secret leaks, the entire family will be buried alongside it!"
"Are you sure you want to do this? Think it through. If you do, every descendant of ours will become a tool for you and me. And they will be destined to have very limited room for growth. Every bloodline will be forced