"Nine plus nine!"
"So that makes eighteen?"
After hearing Li Yun's explanation, Youchao Shi was somewhat disappointed.
After all, the best solution would have been to let disciples join Human Teachings on a large scale.
Unfortunately, the rules of Human Teachings were there, making it impossible for thousands upon thousands of clansmen to enter.
At this thought, Youchao Shi nodded. "This is still a good thing."
"I'll gather the children within the Ancestral Land right away. It would be best if there are both boys and girls among the disciples."
"Even if the worst truly comes to pass, their existence will allow our Human Race to preserve its Sparks and perhaps even rise again!"
"Alright!"
Li Yun agreed without refusing.
Although this was basically impossible, as Youchao Shi had said, they had to prepare for the worst.
With that, neither of them hesitated any longer. After exchanging a few more words, Youchao Shi hurried off to gather the clansmen.
Li Yun did not linger either, turning toward the Ancestral Temple.
Nine disciples.
This was no simple matter. He had to inform Laozi.
After all, it was impossible for Laozi, the founding master, not to know that he was taking in so many disciples.
Before long, Li Yun entered the Ancestral Temple.
As far as the eye could see, Laozi sat cross-legged there, enveloped in white light. He looked exceptionally imposing, even somewhat extraordinary.
"Is he cultivating?"
Li Yun raised a brow, surprise flashing through his eyes.
As far as he knew, Laozi had not seriously cultivated since Attaining Dao and becoming a Saint. He had basically only been refining pills.
Seeing Laozi in a cultivation posture so suddenly, Li Yun honestly found it somewhat unfamiliar.
"You're here."
At that moment, Laozi awoke and looked toward Li Yun.
Sensing Li Yun's