Lu Changsheng's entire body slumped onto the throne as if boneless.
His eyes were lifeless, and his eyelids drooped.
ah...
Why take on apprentices...?
ah...
Isn't taking on apprentices supposed to be for retirement...?
Why are we getting busier and busier instead of developing a retirement mindset...?
Lu Changsheng began to miss the days before he took on disciples...
Sleep when you're supposed to sleep, eat when you're supposed to eat, drink when you're supposed to drink.
Growing flowers and planting trees.
Keep small animals.
When I have nothing to do, I paint, practice calligraphy, and ponder over pills and formations.
These days are so leisurely...
What about now?
Now!
Enough said. Lu Changsheng was filled with regret, and even the way he looked at Hong Ying had become hostile.
Hong Ying chuckled softly and said, "Master, please don't look at me like that. I had no other choice but to ask for your help."
"Alright, alright," Lu Changsheng waved his hand and said, "Just tell me already."
Then, Hong Ying glanced at the Imperial Preceptor and Kong Jianghan.
The two understood each other.
Then he recounted the whole story.
After listening, Lu Changsheng understood.
No... I don't understand at all!
" The Heavenly Dao is damaged; am I to mend Heavenly Dao?"
"Do you think I'm omnipotent? Of course not!"
Lu Changsheng rolled his eyes and said, "I've never even seen what the Heavenly Dao is, and you're sending me? You really think highly of me."
Hong Ying gave a helpless bitter smile, "It's precisely because we're at a loss that we wanted to seek help from Master. With so many ideas and such great abilities, you must have a solution."
The Heavenly Dao.
Each realm has its own Heavenly Dao.
He won't concern himself with the mundane affairs of the realm.
However, he determines the level of cultivation civilization in this realm.
It is precisely because of the damage to the Heavenly Dao that the Spiritual Qi in the Wilderness Realm is so sparse.
This has resulted in the fact that there isn't even a single Emperor Realm expert left.
But.
What does this have to do with Lu?
The lower the strength of the Wilderness Realm.
This is actually a good thing for him!
He can still be the strongest in the Wilderness Realm, in case the Spiritual Qi recovers.
What if the overall cultivation level of the Wilderness Realm rises and surpasses his?
Won't we be living in constant fear again then?
This won't work. This won't work.
Lu Changsheng shook his head, about to say something.
The long-lost voice rang in Lu Changsheng's mind.
[Cultivation Quest Unlocked: Make your second disciple, Hong Ying, the Heavenly Dao of the Wilderness Realm ]
Lu Changsheng: "..."
Are you trying to portray me?
no.
This time we have to be tougher.
"I refuse, I won't accept it, it's impossible!"
[Reward: Primordial Hongmeng Physique ]
[Host, please note that the Primordial Hongmeng Physique is the first physique in all of history. It possesses the Hongmeng Qi from the beginning of the world, and its function is to suppress all things and open up dimensional spaces.]
[Host, are you sure you want to refuse the mission?]
Lu Changsheng: "..."
The Primordial Hongmeng Physique, let's set aside its function for now.
It was this title of "the greatest physique in all time" that deeply attracted Lu Changsheng's attention.
After all, abandoning his apprentice was out of the question.
As the disciples grow stronger, the trouble they cause and the enemies they attract become increasingly formidable.
The only way to solve this problem is to improve your own abilities!
Moreover, and most importantly...
Opening up latitudinal space?
Does this mean I'll be able to create my own world from now on?
You can even DIY it yourself.
We've found a place to retire!
Which cadre could withstand such a test?
Moreover, this is someone with Lu Changsheng's personality...
[If you do not accept the task in five seconds, it means the host has automatically abandoned it.]
[five...]
However, before even saying "four"...
Lu Changsheng quickly stopped the system, saying, "Hey, hey, hey, what are you giving up on? Who said we were giving up?"
"For my disciple's sake, it is my duty as his master to do so!"
"Don't overthink it, it's definitely not for the reward! Understand?"
system:...
What happened?
How can this person be so shameless?
"But you have to tell me what to do, right?"
[Utilizing the Heart of the Realm ]
"Then what?"
"Hello? Are you asleep? Or did your computer crash?"
"Why don't you restart it?"
Lu Changsheng was practically cursing in his heart.
Is that all the hint you get?
What can you possibly know from that?
However, since I've already accepted it, I can only find a way to deal with it myself.
Lu Changsheng looked at Hong Ying and said, "Alright, let's go back to the Wilderness Realm first. I'll think of something."
Hong Ying's face lit up with joy.
Immediately afterwards, everyone used the Space Traversal Grand Array to return to the Wilderness Realm.
After sensing the Space Traversal Grand Array, Kong Jianghan was once again filled with amazement.
A formation master of Lu Changsheng's caliber is probably incomparable even to those in the Boundless Realm.
Thinking of what Lu Changsheng had said about Earth before.
He couldn't help but shake his head.
Earth... this unheard-of realm is truly terrifying...
After returning to the Cottage.
Lu Changsheng then began to think of a solution. Remembering the system's prompt, he looked at Hong Ying and said, " The Heart of the Realm is still with you, isn't it?"
Hong Ying nodded.
The Heart of the Realm was released from Hong Ying's body.
Lu Changsheng examined the Heart of the Realm and asked, "Hey, how do we repair the flaws in the Heavenly Dao?"
The voice of the Heart of the Realm resounded.
"With your strength, you could become the very Heavenly Dao of this realm."
"I wish for my disciple to become the Heavenly Dao of this realm. Is that possible?"
"Her strength is not enough."
Lu Changsheng thought for a moment.
The Heavenly Dao.
According to records from Earth's past lives.
There is a saying like this.
The principles of Heaven are established to govern humanity.
The gist is that establishing the Heavenly Dao is ultimately about setting rules for humanity.
So, how would this apply to the world of cultivation?
Setting rules is something emperors do.
Just like the Hong Ying now.
However, she still did not become the Heavenly Dao, which means that this statement does not apply in the world of cultivation.
What exactly is the Heavenly Dao?
The Dao Law.
Concept.
Spiritual Qi.
All three of these are intricately related to the Heavenly Dao.
In other words, is it simply a matter of making the Spiritual Qi in the Wilderness Realm abundant?
The Five Elements Concept can be seen everywhere.
If we imbue this Heavenly Dao with the Power of Rules, would that be enough to mend the deficiencies in the Heavenly Dao?
Thinking about this...
Lu Changsheng's eyes lit up.
I felt as if I had grasped the key point.
yes!
The Power of Rules!
Therefore, the missing Heavenly Dao should be filled, allowing Hong Ying to control the Heavenly Dao of this realm.
All that's needed is for Hong Ying to cultivate the Five Elements Concept and grasp the Dao Law, which is the Power of Rules!
This is combined with the powerful Spiritual Qi of the Heart of the Realm.
Let its effects spread throughout the entire realm.
Then, wouldn't Hong Ying be able to take control of the Heavenly Dao of this realm?
Once I had an idea, I started doing it.
Lu Changsheng summoned Hong Ying and said, "You will be in charge of controlling the Heavenly Dao of this realm."
"You now need to do three things: raise your cultivation level, master the Five Elements Concept, and cultivate the Power of Rules!"
Hong Ying nodded upon hearing this.
Raising her cultivation level is easy. Hong Ying has already reached the Half-Emperor Realm. As long as she has sufficient Spiritual Qi, she can break through to the Emperor Realm at any time!
Mastering the Five Elements Concept?
You can go to Dao-Seeking Mountain.
The problem is the Power of Rules...
However, after thinking about it, since Master said those words, he must be confident.
Now, let's complete the first two items first.
PS: Second update, two more chapters to go.