When intellect fell short of glimpsing the truth, and strength fell short of seeking the Dao, what was the answer?
Only to cleverly borrow the power of external things!
Li Chen carefully analyzed his strengths and weaknesses and decided to take the Dao of Wisdom as his point of breakthrough.
Given this Dao's characteristics, it truly held the promise of making up for his shortcomings in intellect, time, and energy. Mastering one Dao would open the way to a hundred others, bringing endless benefits.
"If I can advance Heavenly Pivot to six-star intelligence within three years, then pour enormous funds into research and development, raising my accumulated expertise to the level of a Grand Artisan in a short time should pose no problem."
"By then, I'll have sufficient reserves. Even if I take the Grand Artisan assessment, I won't merely be there to make up the numbers. My chances of passing will be over fifty percent."
"If time and funds permit, I could even try going further, preparing more fields and subjects for research. That would increase my chances of passing."
Li Chen pondered inwardly.
"Even if I can't accomplish it within three years, I should keep moving along this Dao, because it is the true broad road to success."
Having confirmed this, Li Chen turned his attention back to the conditions needed to carry out these plans.
"First and foremost are cultivation provisions, including all kinds of spirit materials, treasured materials, and funds!"
On this point, Li Chen felt somewhat reassured.
His wealth was growing rapidly now, truly proving the saying that without commerce, there could be no riches.
The various ore veins and treasures within the Azure Billow Immortal Abode alone could yield astronomical wealth, but mining and harvesting them was still not as quick as running a