The Martial Ancestor's Name, Blessed by Faith

With everything arranged, Yu Yuanchen no longer interfered in the specifics. He knew that his strengths lay in Martial Way cultivation and strategic planning, and that he was not an expert in tedious administrative affairs and academy management. Forcibly intervening would only create chaos.

He entrusted the specific implementation of promoting basic Martial Way and establishing the academy to his grandfather Yu Boxuan, his father Yu Mingfeng, and Ye Kuan, the head of the Ye Family, while he himself stayed behind the scenes, grasped the overall direction, and only listened to reports periodically to ensure that everything did not deviate from the established track.

Of course, he didn't completely abandon his duties. Occasionally, he would conceal his aura, change his appearance, and appear quietly on the streets of Dragon City like an ordinary wandering Soul Master, or go to the vicinity of the "Tianxing Martial Arts Academy" construction site, which was under construction at a great pace, to observe secretly.

He saw the glimmer of hope in the eyes of the commoner Soul Master who lined up in long queues in front of the various branches of the Spirit Hall to receive the booklet of the Basic Blood Essence Tempering Method;

Hearing the heartfelt praise from people in taverns and teahouses for his "benefiting all living beings" and their boundless aspirations for the future of Martial Way;

I also saw the scene at the college construction site, where clan members and recruited craftsmen were working hard, sweating profusely, yet full of energy.

Fortunately, given his current immense prestige in the Douluo Continent —his epic victory in the counterattack against the Demon Plane, his invincible record of slaying the Great Demon Kings, his status as a Grandmaster who pioneered a new Martial Way system, and the strict orders of his sect—everything is currently in good order, and no instances of outward compliance, taking the opportunity to amass wealth, or oppressing the common people have been discovered.

The executors from both the Yu and Ye families deeply understood that this matter concerned the long-term reputation and fortune of their sects, and they all acted with caution and fairness as their top priorities. This made Yu Yuanchen quite gratified.

Time flies, and several months have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, while Yu Yuanchen was meditating in the forbidden area behind Dragon City, his mind stirred slightly. He tried to use the nascent "Spirit Core" he had just condensed as a guide to activate his God Position and elevate his mind infinitely, so that he could "see" the Douluo Continent from a perspective that transcended the mortal world.

Although he has not yet become a god, his Soul Power has undergone a qualitative change, and its quality is no less than that of divine Divine Power. In addition, as the founder of Martial Way, he is closely connected with the fortune of Martial Way and can vaguely sense some changes in the dark.

He closed his eyes and concentrated, his consciousness seemingly transcending his physical body, looking down upon the entire Douluo Continent in a state akin to "divine travel".

In an instant, he "saw" countless tiny, firefly-like, yet continuous, pale golden specks of light converging from all directions of the continent, like rivers flowing into the sea, toward Dragon City where he was! These specks of light contained gratitude, reverence, hope, and a firm belief in "power" and "self-reliance"!

"This is... the Power of Faith? No, more precisely, it is the fortune formed by the convergence of ' the Power of Gratitude ' and ' the Path Recognition '!" Yu Yuanchen realized in his heart.

This power is vast and pure. Although each individual point of light is extremely weak, their number is in the billions. It originates from the commoner Soul Master whose physiques have been strengthened after cultivating the basic tempering method and who have seen hope; from the families who are full of expectations for the "Tianxing Martial Arts Academy"; and even more so from all ordinary people who have gained confidence in the future because of the emergence of Martial Way! This power is not blind worship, but is based on recognition and following of the path of "Martial Way" that he pioneered!

At the center of this vast aura of fortune, a vague title faintly coalesced— Martial Ancestor!

"Martial Ancestor..." Yu Yuanchen's heart surged with emotion. This title meant that the Martial Way system he created had truly gained the recognition of a large number of beings in this plane and had begun to gather its own "Orthodox Lineage" fortune!

This fortune is ever-flowing, and as more people cultivate Martial Way and the Martial Way philosophy spreads more widely, it will grow stronger. This will have immeasurable benefits for his future attainment of God Position and even his establishment in the Divine Realm!

This proves that the basic Martial Way he promoted have truly benefited countless lives and gained widespread recognition and genuine support! His name as the "Martial Ancestor" has spread to every corner of the continent along with that thin booklet, deeply rooted in people's hearts.

This is not just prestige, but also a real blessing of fortune and an accumulation of faith, which will have immeasurable benefits for his future attainment of God Position and even higher levels of cultivation.

"The Life Force of Martial Way far exceeds expectations." A smile appeared on Yu Yuanchen's lips. The will of the people and the trend of the times are the way of Heavenly Dao.

"It seems I've chosen the right path." He seemed to see a seed called "Martial Way" taking deep root on this continent, drawing on the wisdom and Vow Power of all living beings to grow strong.

Overjoyed, Yu Yuanchen's thoughts drifted deeper. He recalled a peculiar phenomenon in the Douluo Continent: the presence and strength of Innate Soul Power Soul Master's awakening almost determines the upper limit of a person's future achievements.

It seems extremely unfair, but upon closer observation, it is found that those who have outstanding talent in a certain aspect such as cultivation, wisdom, or skills mostly possess Innate Soul Power.

It seems that the rules of this world have some kind of inherent "matching" mechanism in which "talent" and "Soul Power aptitude" are allocated, which is difficult for ordinary people to understand.

"Fate ultimately left a glimmer of Life Force, or rather... a unique selection mechanism?" Yu Yuanchen pondered. "Those extremely rare individuals who possess a certain talent but lack Innate Soul Power may not have been abandoned, but rather their talents are simply not compatible with the mainstream path of ' Soul Master '?"

He thought of Ye Zhilan's research into the Way of Beast Taming, Tang Chen's obsession with forging, and the myriad crafts and arts of the world... These fields might not necessarily require powerful Soul Power as support, yet they could still shine brightly, even reaching extremely high levels. His own martial Martial Way, however, relied less on Soul Power in its early stages, placing greater emphasis on Blood Essence, willpower, and control over the body...

"Perhaps the Martial Way I'm promoting have opened another window for those who possess other talents but don't fit into the Soul Master system?" Yu Yuanchen suddenly understood. The First Three Ranks of Martial Way have extremely low entry barriers. As long as one has perseverance and willpower, even an ordinary person without any Soul Power can theoretically cultivate them, strengthen their body, and prolong their life.

Although limited by the rules of the world and the constraints of the physical body, ordinary people may never be able to break through the bottleneck of the third rank and possess extraordinary combat power in their entire lives, but at least it gives them a chance to change themselves and transcend the ordinary!

For those who possess Soul Power but lack talent, Martial Way are an excellent way to compensate for their shortcomings. Yu Yuanchen even deduced that if someone could cultivate Martial Way to the peak of the seventh rank with great perseverance and wisdom, drawing upon the power of heaven and earth to cleanse their physical body and complete a leap in their Life level, then both their soul and physical attributes would be fundamentally improved! At that time, their talent in Soul Power cultivation would probably be no less than that of the so-called "Innate Full Soul Power"!

"This is the true meaning of 'education for all,' laying the foundation for lasting peace for all beings!" Yu Yuanchen's heart was filled with surging pride. He felt more and more that his decision to promote Martial Way was of profound significance.

With nothing else to do, Yu Yuanchen's thoughts turned to the "Tianxing Martial Arts Academy," which was under construction. The main buildings of the academy were nearing completion, and the enrollment examinations were being prepared in full swing. In order to add some "opportunities" and fun for the future students, and also to secretly observe which people had more comprehension and luck, Yu Yuanchen decided to secretly lay some "bets."

He quietly arrived at the mountain range behind the academy, which had been designated as a training ground for future students. The area was characterized by rolling hills, lush forests, and babbling streams. It was also home to many relatively docile low-level Soul Beast captured from the Savage Beast Hills, with the highest cultivation Cultivation Level no more than a thousand years, making it perfect for low-level students to train.

Yu Yuanchen used his skills to carve several simple stone carvings containing the Artistic Conception of thunder and the secrets of Blood Essence circulation in hidden places on the cliff, forging them into ancient "relics of enlightenment by predecessors";

Or perhaps deep within some secluded cave, he left behind a scroll of seemingly ancient "Nameless Cultivation Technique" written on special animal hides, which were actually simplified and improved versions of a Blood Essence utilization technique that emphasized explosive power;

Or perhaps, hidden within a waterfall's curtain-like cave, lies a Jade Slip containing insights into how to more efficiently refine one's internal organs...

These "ancient sites," "secret techniques," and "cultivation methods" are nothing more than casual games to him now, and the Martial Way insights they contain are not particularly profound. However, for the future students who are only at the Soul Elder or Soul Ancestor level at most, any one of them is a significant opportunity. If they can discover and comprehend them, it will be enough to improve their combat ability or cultivation efficiency by a considerable margin.

"Whether one can obtain them, and whether one can comprehend them after obtaining them, all depends on one's fate and comprehension." After doing all this, Yu Yuanchen's figure quietly disappeared into the mountains and forests without leaving a trace. He was very curious about which lucky people would be able to discover these "seeds of the Dao" that he had casually sown, and what kind of wonderful paths they would take. Perhaps, it might even create one or two "geniuses" favored by destiny.

Having done all this, Yu Yuanchen stopped paying too much attention and returned to his daily cultivation and peaceful life of protecting Ye Zhilan. He was like a patient gardener who had sown the seeds, fertilized them, and then waited for the flowers to bloom, occasionally weeding and watering them. Excessive intervention would only make things worse.

Across the continent, the craze for basic Martial Way is in full swing, and the establishment of the "Tianxing Martial Arts Academy" is attracting much attention. A vibrant and self-reliant new spirit is quietly taking shape. Meanwhile, Yu Yuanchen, the "Martial Ancestor" behind the scenes, sits atop Dragon City, consolidating his own Cultivation Level while overlooking the era's tide that he has stirred up, his heart filled with the tranquility and satisfaction of creating history and leading the way.

He knew that the golden age of Martial Way had only just begun. And everything he had done was merely igniting the first spark. The future widespread influence would ultimately be written by countless successors who upheld the belief of "self-improvement."

A mountain breeze swept by, carrying the hustle and bustle of a distant construction site and the shouts of cultivators in the city. Yu Yuanchen stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering, his gaze deep, as if he could already see the prosperous world of Martial Way arts, where everyone was like a dragon among men.