At this point, Neuvillette fell silent for a moment.
At first, he hadn't even considered his disciple's wild idea. Or rather, as a complete dragon, he had never felt much desire for greater power.
But now, hearing Chen Zhou's words, his eyes flickered faintly.
For people in their world, possessing a Vision meant wielding the power of the elements and being able to grow stronger quickly.
But Chen Zhou and the others had to cultivate.
Could he use the Ancient Dragon Authority to create a so-called cultivation method?
"That's a good idea."
"And at my level, I should be able to help you create a method specifically suited to you—or, more broadly, to water-aligned creatures."
Neuvillette glanced at Chen Zhou as he spoke.
The two of them were on different levels. Neuvillette's own level was far higher, and he understood the rules of the Douluo World much better than Chen Zhou did.
So Chen Zhou's inability to create a cultivation method didn't mean Neuvillette couldn't create one.
For a world that was beneath Teyvat World in terms of level, studying its rules and creating a corresponding cultivation method—or even turning Soul Power into a stronger elemental force—would pose no difficulty for Neuvillette.
Thinking it over, Neuvillette fell silent for a moment. "It does seem quite feasible. For now, stay here and practice forging."
"I'll go back and look into it for you. If it's possible, I can help you create a cultivation method."
"And I should be able to simulate a complete cultivation environment for you, so you can train properly and quickly improve your strength."
After saying this, Neuvillette fell silent himself.
His disciple already seemed to be a top-tier genius in this world. If he now gained the cultivation method Neuvillette had mentioned, it felt like he might master the rules in just a few years.
Wouldn't that make this world even more chaotic?
Still, it had little to do with Neuvillette. He only needed to make sure his disciple didn't stray down an evil path and become a scourge. Everything else was beyond his concern.
With that thought, Neuvillette's figure slowly vanished from the Dream World, leaving Chen Zhou standing alone in place as he yawned.
"I suddenly understand why protagonists all come with a standard-issue old-timer."
"This really is great. I don't have to worry about anything myself, and whenever a problem comes up, the old-timer takes care of it."
"Of course, even if he's an old-timer, I'm still the one with the astonishing wisdom."
Chen Zhou clicked his tongue, then looked at the several pieces of metal he had already ruined. With a casual wave, he brought out another piece of metal, completely different from the others.
This metal was called Dragon Blood Iron, and it was a fairly basic kind.
As he raised his hand, he simulated a forging hammer in his palm—the same one he had used that morning.
The hammer tapped lightly, and a faint layer of Water of Destruction spread across its surface. Chen Zhou covered the other hammer with a layer of Water of Life.
Life and destruction began to alternate; life and destruction began their cycle.
Though this couldn't simulate the true waters of the Primordial Sea, it was already quite good.
Especially since Chen Zhou's life force and destructive power had already reached the highest level currently possible in the Douluo World.
The changes these two forces could bring about were already quite remarkable.
In the morning, Su Xin knocked on the door several times, but it didn't open.
Feeling puzzled, she went to pick up Na'er first. Yet even after the two of them had finished eating, Chen Zhou's door still hadn't opened.
By then, Su Xin was getting worried. She pushed the door open, and as soon as it swung inward, she saw Chen Zhou sitting up with a yawn, looking refreshed.
Though he had been training and working in the Dream World, his subconscious had still been sleeping soundly, so he felt full of energy.
Seeing how refreshed Chen Zhou looked, Su Xin was a little dazed, but she still smiled gently. "Young Master Chen Zhou, you're going to be late."
"Please go have breakfast. I'll find the clothes you need to wear."
"No need. Just bring the food here. I'm dead tired. I'll eat and then head straight to class."
"Of course, Young Master Chen Zhou." Su Xin said this, then slowly backed out of the room and closed the door.
A trace of puzzlement lingered in her eyes, but in the end, she didn't ask anything.
Chen Zhou was excited.
The Dream World worked even better than he'd expected. He really could cultivate there, but the results were no better than they would be in an ordinary location, which offered him no advantage.
But once Neuvillette had researched a cultivation method for him, if he then switched to a location in Teyvat—or somewhere rich in elemental energy—his cultivation speed would increase tremendously.
As Chen Zhou thought about it, a silly smile spread across his face. If he'd known what Neuvillette was thinking at that moment, though, he might never have been able to smile again.
At that moment, Neuvillette stood at the edge of the Primordial Sea, silently gazing at the waters before him.
A thoughtful look in his eyes, he prepared to use the Primordial Sea's own power together with his Authority to make deductions.
As for the place where Chen Zhou would cultivate in the Dream World, Neuvillette had already decided. He intended to see whether the Dream World could withstand the Primordial Sea's power.
If it could, he would summon the Primordial Sea directly. If not, he would take Chen Zhou to Lucine Fountain.
"A cultivation method created this way should meld perfectly with his body. It should also be able to compensate for the impending collapse of his Martial Soul."
"That silly child thinks the Primordial Sea only has this kind of power. The Primordial Sea's true transformation should be the power of Pneuma-Ousia."
Neuvillette sighed as he said this.
The power of Pneuma-Ousia, unique to the Ancient Dragons, couldn't be transmitted through.
The so-called Water of Life and Water of Destruction that the boy had were merely divided from the Primordial Sea's most basic waters.
As for the Ancient Dragons' Authority and the true Pneuma-Ousia transformations contained in the water, Neuvillette wasn't even sure whether he could send them across.
Even if he managed to, he feared it might cause problems. This power was simply too strong—frighteningly so.
And if Neuvillette couldn't intervene, those two forces would surely attract the covetous attention of many. Some might even scheme to seize them.
"When that time comes, it'll be up to you."
"If you can master these two powers, you can absolutely become the strongest. You might even break through the limits of this universe and have a real impact on it."
"But if you can't break through, you may end up dead."
As Neuvillette spoke, he looked into the distance.
The Traveler in their world was already close to reaching the final nation. The day he ascended Celestia would be the day he judged the gods.
Neuvillette himself wasn't sure he would survive that day.
So Chen Zhou was not only his student, but also the contingency he had left behind.
If one day Neuvillette really did fall in battle, the Primordial Sea would already have a new master.
Though by then he might end up dragging Chen Zhou into it, restricting him once more to the bounds of Teyvat, that would only be a last resort.
Of course, if there were any possibility at all, even if it cost him his life, he wouldn't want to confine his newly accepted student to this world ruled by the Heavenly Principles.