The True Foundation of the Primordial Sea

Neuvillette fell silent for a moment after hearing this.

Initially, he had not realized the ingenuity of his disciple's wild ideas, or perhaps, as the complete Dragon, he simply lacked any strong desire for power.

However, hearing Chen Zhou's words now, his eyes flickered slightly.

For the people of that world, possessing a Vision meant mastering elemental power, allowing for rapid self-improvement.

But for Chen Zhou and his peers, cultivation was a necessity.

Could he, then, utilize the Ancient Dragon Authority to create a so-called cultivation method?

"That is a good line of thought."

"Furthermore, given my level, I should be able to help you create a technique specifically suited for you—or rather, one suitable for water-based beings to cultivate."

Neuvillette looked at Chen Zhou as he spoke.

Because their levels differed, his own standing was far too high, and his understanding of the Douluo World's rules was far clearer than Chen Zhou's.

Therefore, just because Chen Zhou could not create a technique did not mean that he couldn't.

For a world at a lower level than the Teyvat World, studying its rules to create corresponding techniques, or even deriving this soul power into more powerful elemental energy, posed no difficulty for Neuvillette.

Thinking of this, Neuvillette paused for a moment: "It is indeed highly feasible. Continue your forging practice here for now."

"I will return to study this. If possible, I can help you create a cultivation method."

"Moreover, I should be able to simulate a complete cultivation environment for you, allowing you to train properly and rapidly increase your strength."

Neuvillette fell silent again after finishing his sentence.

His disciple already seemed to be a top-tier genius in this world; if he were to add the technique he spoke of, it felt as though it wouldn't take many years before Chen Zhou could even master the rules.

By then, wouldn't this world become even more chaotic?

However, that had little to do with him. He only needed to ensure his disciple did not stray onto a wicked or crooked path and become a source of disaster; anything else was outside the scope of his concern.

With that thought, Neuvillette's figure slowly faded from the Dream World, leaving Chen Zhou standing there alone, yawning.

"I suddenly understand why every protagonist has a standard 'old grandfather' figure."

"This is truly great. You don't have to worry about anything; whenever there's a problem, the old grandfather solves it directly."

"Of course, even if he is an 'old grandfather,' he is still my own brilliant wisdom."

Chen Zhou clicked his tongue lightly as he spoke. Looking at the several pieces of metal he had already ruined, he waved his hand, and another, completely different piece of metal appeared.

This metal was known as Dragon Blood Iron, a relatively basic material.

As he raised his palm, he simulated a forging hammer in his hand—the very same one he had used that morning.

The hammer struck lightly, its surface covered in a faint layer of the Water of Destruction, while the other hammer was coated by Chen Zhou in a layer of the Water of Life.

Life and destruction began to alternate; life and destruction began to cycle.

Although this could not simulate the true water of the Primordial Sea, it was already quite impressive.

Especially since Chen Zhou's life force and destructive power had already reached the strongest level currently present in the Douluo World.

The changes these two forces could bring about were already quite significant.

Early in the morning, Su Xin knocked on the door several times, only to find that it remained closed.

Feeling somewhat puzzled, she went to pick up Na'er first, but even after the two of them finished their meal, Chen Zhou's door had still not been opened.

By then, Su Xin pushed the door open with some concern, only to see Chen Zhou sitting up, yawning and looking refreshed.

Although he had been training and working in the dream, his subconscious had still slept soundly, leaving his mental state fully recharged.

Seeing Chen Zhou in such high spirits, Su Xin was momentarily dazed, but she still smiled slightly: "Young Master Chen Zhou, you are almost late."

"Please go have breakfast. I will help you find the clothes you need to wear."

"No need, just bring the food here. I'm exhausted; I'll head to class right after I eat."

"Very well, Young Master Chen Zhou." Su Xin said, slowly backing out of the room and closing the door.

A trace of confusion lingered in her eyes, but she ultimately did not ask any further questions.

Chen Zhou was filled with excitement.

The effects of the dream were even better than he had imagined, and he could indeed cultivate, though the results were the same as in a normal location, which offered him no advantage.

But once Neuvillette developed a technique for him, if he could then switch to a location in Teyvat, or a place where elemental energy was dense, his cultivation speed would be much, much faster.

As Chen Zhou thought about this, a silly grin appeared on his face. However, if he knew what Neuvillette was thinking at that moment, he might never be able to smile again.

For at that moment, Neuvillette was standing on the outskirts of the Primordial Sea, silently watching the waters before him.

His eyes held a hint of contemplation as he prepared to rely on the power of the Primordial Sea itself, combined with his own authority, to deduce the technique.

As for the place where Chen Zhou would cultivate in the dream, Neuvillette had already decided; he intended to test whether the dream could withstand the power of the Primordial Sea.

If it could, he would summon the Primordial Sea directly; if not, he would go to the Lucine Fountain.

"A technique created this way should be able to integrate perfectly with his body and compensate for the defect of his martial soul being on the verge of collapse."

"This silly child thinks the Primordial Sea only has this kind of power, but the true transformation of the Primordial Sea should be the power of Pneuma-Ousia."

Neuvillette sighed as he reached this point.

The Pneuma-Ousia energy unique to the Ancient Dragons simply could not pass through.

The so-called Water of Life and Water of Destruction that this kid spoke of were merely derivatives of the most fundamental waters of the Primordial Sea.

As for the authority belonging to the Ancient Dragons, and the true Pneuma-Ousia fluctuations contained within the water, he was not even sure if he could send them across.

Even if he did manage to send them, he feared that certain problems might arise; this power was far too strong, terrifyingly so.

At that time, with him unable to intervene, these two forces would surely incite the greed of many, perhaps even leading others to scheme to seize them.

"In the end, it will depend on you yourself."

"If you can master these two powers, you will absolutely become the strongest, perhaps even breaking through the limitations of this universe and exerting a certain influence upon it."

"But if you cannot break through, your final outcome will likely be death."

Neuvillette spoke while gazing into the distance.

At this moment, the Traveler in their world was already nearing the final nation; the day he ascended to Celestia would be the day he judged the gods.

Neuvillette was not even certain if he himself would survive until that time.

Therefore, to him, Chen Zhou was both his student and a contingency plan he had left behind.

If one day he were to truly fall in battle, the Primordial Sea would already have a new master.

Although he might end up screwing Chen Zhou over at that time by restricting him once again to the confines of Teyvat, that would only be a last resort.

Of course, if any possibility existed, even if he were to die, he would not wish to restrict this newly taken student to a world controlled by the Heavenly Principles.