My Neighbor in the Cell

Since he hadn't officially begun cultivating yet, Chen Qing simply called over the two women and started setting up his own private plane,

Watching the women work with such enthusiasm, Chen Qing leaned against a palace pillar, a sense of calm settling over him,

His eyes took in the scenery before him, yet it left no trace in his heart. His mind returned to its origin, perfectly matching the state of Guard Void and Maintain Stillness.

The petals of the Green Lotus in the Origin Core swayed gently. Chen Qing seemed to have changed perspectives, observing with focused attention. His gaze crossed the Origin Core and passed through the secret realm, seeing the Dao that was everywhere!

Only then did Chen Qing understand. The Green Lotus's origin had been damaged so severely that it would have gradually become a lifeless object without any spirituality,

but now it was slowly recovering. Through this insight, he had finally sensed the Green Lotus completely and received a great deal of information,

Before, he had only known that Chen Qing was both a "human" and the Creation Green Lotus. Now he could finally sense the mysteries behind it.

Chen Qing and the Green Lotus were one, like an incarnation. This wasn't a talent bestowed by the Primal Universe, so there was naturally no chance it could be taken back,

When the Green Lotus bloomed, its illusory roots would sink directly into Chaos. Only then would it truly unleash its power.

For now, it was still being nurtured. The lotus in the Origin Core was still only an illusion, so Chen Qing didn't feel as though he had an incarnation, nor could he comprehend laws. It simply raised his potential without limit.

The method for nurturing it in the first place had been passed on to Chen Qing from the start: Creation! He had to complete at least the first four levels,

To complete the first four levels, he had to comprehend every Law Essence. Only then could the Green Lotus's roots draw closer to the Primal Universe's origin, allowing it to absorb enough of that origin to grow,

As the Green Lotus grew, the Dao resonance it contained would radiate outward, in turn strengthening the spirituality of the Primal Universe Will.

In this regard, the Primal Universe Will cared more about it than Chen Qing did. After all, it had plenty of origin to spare and could absorb more after spending some,

But a chance to raise its own potential was something it might not get again, even after countless eras of reincarnation.

Once the Green Lotus bloomed, its defenses would be absolutely reliable. In other words, Chen Qing might die, but the Green Lotus could never be destroyed,

Even if all three thousand dimensions were wiped out, the Green Lotus wouldn't suffer the slightest damage. As long as the Green Lotus endured, Chen Qing could be nurtured anew.

Or Chen Qing could keep the Green Lotus with him at all times. If danger arose, he could simply let it hover above his head,

But it would be best to plant it in his God Kingdom. The longer it grew, the deeper its roots would reach, and it would also stabilize the God Kingdom. It was far better than the World Tree.

His prospects were limitless. The only drawback was that the process would be arduous, but Chen Qing was glad to be doing it.

In the Virtual Universe, through this insight, Chen Qing saw mysterious lines running through the illusory realm. Then he spotted a white figure in front of him...

The sudden shock shattered his state of mind. Fortunately, he had learned what he needed in just an instant, as though he had always known it and had only just remembered.

"You really are different. You can actually see me!"

The white figure stopped hiding and appeared before Chen Qing in the open, observing him with interest.

Chen Qing rolled his eyes. He knew exactly who this handsome young man was, but was this really the right way to show up? Wasn't this supposed to be a private plane?

"Stop rolling your eyes. I haven't spoken to anyone in all these eras. How about keeping me company for a chat?"

"No thanks. There are plenty of people out there who'd be happy to talk with you. Want me to call them over? I'll leave you the place and find another one."

Yuan smiled, ignoring Chen Qing's complaint,

"The problem isn't whether I can find someone to talk to. It's that talking to them would only make things worse. There's no need to add to their worries."

Chen Qing froze. That was true. What would his appearance accomplish? He couldn't do anything, and he would only disturb his disciples, perhaps even the entire race.

When the Original Ancestor had first been suppressed, the whole race had worked tirelessly on his behalf. After countless years with no hope, and then Giant Axe's breakthrough, they had gradually given up.

Later, even with the Duan Donghe Inheritance, he had simply worked on the Rhino Emperor Game alone, quietly watching the race develop.

"And besides, it's different when I appear here!"

"How is it different? With your abilities, isn't the entire Virtual Universe yours?"

"The Virtual Universe is indeed my secret art. As long as I don't die, I can maintain it until the Primal Universe dies out. But sending even a tiny bit of my consciousness out is exhausting.

"But it's different here. The Primal Universe Will isn't suppressing you at all. It's actually delighted!"

That cleared things up for Chen Qing. This place had been marked! But that made sense. If a place like this hadn't been marked, he would have been crushed until only his Origin Core remained!

So that was why the Original Ancestor treated this place like a spot where he could stretch his legs!

"And do you know what I discovered when I just checked your location?"

"What?"

"It turns out you're right beside me! Incredible. This is the Origin Land. What in the world is the Primal Universe Will thinking?"

"Heh, how would I know?"

Chen Qing smiled awkwardly. No wonder Yuan was so excited. They were neighbors: one had a prison sentence, while the other had a suspended death sentence.

Though that didn't sound quite right. Chen Qing shook his head, not daring to think about it any further. The Original Ancestor assumed he didn't want to say more, so he let the subject drop.

"Anyway, I'm bored. How about I teach you?"

"Then I'll pass. I'm not taking a master."

"I know you're not. Think of it as a thank-you. It's nice to have a place like this to relax. Just keep me company and chat when you can. But please keep my existence secret when you're outside."

Chen Qing's eyes lit up. That sounded perfect. He couldn't use the help now, but he would surely need it when he created his own secret arts.

"There are three of us here. Why don't you teach all of us?"

"You little rascal, you really..."

The Original Ancestor smiled wryly. Chen Qing really was treating him like a tool. But after thinking it over, he agreed. It was enough if he could do something for the race.

Besides, having help in the secret realm was one thing; at the very least, they couldn't be allowed to hold each other back. If something went wrong, it would be too late to do anything. Some opportunities couldn't be made up for by resurrection.

But Chen Qing had his own plans. Now that he knew about the Green Lotus, his first priority was to nurture it!

After that, he could go out and have fun. He now had someone to guide him in secret arts, and he was in the Origin Land, where cultivation would bring twice the results with half the effort.

After learning Chen Qing's plans, the Original Ancestor said nothing more. He hadn't fully understood Chen Qing, after all, and advice he gave at random might not suit him.

Besides, in his eyes, the three of them were still building their foundations, and Chen Qing's choice made sense.

He did offer the two women plenty of advice on different aspects of their cultivation. After all, when it came to experience, there weren't many people who could surpass the Original Ancestor.

Outside the temporary base in the small secret realm, Chen Qing watched the battlefield ahead. The two women were surrounded by a swarm of Star Spirit Bees, moving like two beautiful snakes,

one moved as fluidly as water, while the other danced like a sprite. They seemed to blend into their surroundings. Chen Qing nodded. The Original Ancestor really was impressive. It looked as though, with a little more work, they would have no trouble forming their domains.