Something's not right!
"Wait, wait, wait, wait... this isn't right!"
Lu Li was somewhat bewildered, even though the Nether Toad Jade Slip Chan did not specify in detail how many Void Return True Lord there were in Jingxi Prefecture.
But first of all, Prince of Pacify the West, Zongzheng Lie, is Void Return, and certainly not an ordinary Void Return.
His palace also housed 'several' Void Return.
Note the wording: 'multiple'!
One or two people don't count as many; you need at least three to be considered as having many.
That means there are at least four Void Return in the Dan Pacify the West Prince's Palace!
Alright, since that's the case, I won't say anything more about the three gatekeepers. Even if they reach the Perfected Spirit Transformation, they are only at the peak; they haven't yet reached the Void Return.
However, there are still many other forces within Jingxi Prefecture.
There are many different Lineage and sects, and some of them are even Void Return True Lord!
Even if there are only two of these forces within the prefecture.
That makes at least six people Void Return.
But what about the Demon Manor?
The Nether Toad recorded the power of the Demon Manor in great detail.
Throughout the entire Demon Manor, there were only two cultivators who Void Return.
Ao Qing, the lord of a Demon Manor with the bloodline of a dragon, and Ningzheng, the deputy lord of the palace with the bloodline of Suanni.
These two Void Return have actually been able to dominate Jingxi Prefecture for ten thousand years?!
It's absolutely terrifying.
"This... this is... this is internal strife among humans?"
"That's not right either. The Prefecture-Breaking War, which happens once every thousand years, throws the entire Western Continent into chaos once the walls are breached."
"No one can escape it; even amidst internal strife, no one would risk their Fate Dao and the very foundation of their tradition."
"If we rule out the possibility of internal strife, then there's only one explanation left."
Lu Li's voice abruptly stopped.
The worst possible scenario came to his mind.
This is also the possibility he least wants to see.
The combined power of those two great demons... is probably far beyond what an ordinary Void Return could withstand!
Only this explanation can clarify why Jingxi Prefecture was no match for Heaven-Pacifying Yao Prefecture.
This guess seems exaggerated, yet it also seems quite reasonable.
A real dragon, plus a powerful demon with the bloodline of the mythical beast Suanni.
How could their combat strength be ordinary?
only...
"If that's the case, it might be disadvantageous for me in the future."
"Such powerful demons, what kind of methods would be needed to completely subdue them..."
"Even a simple threat wouldn't be easy to achieve."
Lu Li put down the Jade Slip and remained silent for a moment.
The two powerful demons stood before him like the final bosses.
He had barely secured this territory when he learned that the boss he might face in the future was an invincible being of the same level.
This is something that would be difficult for anyone to digest.
Fortunately, Lu Li is currently safe and sound.
With the cover of the Nether Toad, the Azure Pool Three Commanderies became his and the Great Xia's base.
If you seize this golden period of development, you may very well achieve something.
A hundred years is neither a long nor a short time.
In the history of the Great Xia, a hundred years was enough to change the world; ordinary people could reach for the moon in the heavens and capture turtles in the five oceans.
Then Lu Li... might just be able to capture dragons and lions in this other world!
"Call..."
Taking a deep breath, Lu Li stopped thinking about it.
Thinking too much is useless; doing is what matters.
It was already bright outside, and a new day had clearly begun.
Lu Li's Golden Core Divine Sense rolled around, carefully recalling the hundred-year plan in his mind.
The concealment formations of the ruined cave abode were dispelled.
Its body slowly rose and floated above the Azure Pool.
This marks the official start of the first act of its century-long development plan!
He faced the disciples of Azure Pool, his voice resounding throughout the entire sect through Spiritual Power.
"I am Lu Li, the sect leader, and I have just issued a verbal decree."
"The sect is beset by external calamities, and its members have suffered heavy losses. Now that its lineage is lost, it must be destroyed before it can be rebuilt."
"Therefore, from this day forward, the Azure Pool will cease to exist, Litian shall stand in its place!"
" The Azure Pool Sect has officially changed its name to... the Beyond Heaven Dao Academy!"
Upon hearing this, the entire Azure Pool fell silent.
All the disciples were stunned.
The sect has changed its name?
Dao Academy? What kind of system is that?
Some people didn't understand, and some people were discussing it.
Yuanhao also stepped out of the cave abode and looked at Lu Li with surprise.
In his mind, Lu Li's name change must have been approved by Nether Toad.
It's definitely not just a simple name change.
There must be some other meaning behind it.
Could it be...
Yuanhao seemed to have thought of something, his eyes flashing.
"Could it be that the ancestor is planning to change his livelihood?"
Having attained the Golden Core Elixir long ago, he already knew that different Blessed Land had different methods for cultivating human servants.
Now that Lu Li has announced a name change, doesn't that mean Azure Pool will also undergo a major overhaul?!
Lu Li's voice rang out again.
They meticulously announced the numerous details concerning the Beyond Heaven Dao Academy, as stipulated by the Great Xia Dynasty.
" The Dao Academy is divided into inner and outer courtyards. The outer courtyard accepts a wide range of disciples and teaches basic Daoist practices."
"The inner court selects those with the best character, aptitude, and achievements to enter and impart True Disciple teachings."
" The Dao Academy's regulations have also been changed; disciples' stipends have been abolished, but the basic Cultivation Method, spells, and skills of the outer academy are now open to the public free of charge!"
These words caused an uproar among the disciples below.
No salary, but free Dharma lessons?
Whether it's good or bad, it's not immediately clear.
Lu Li's next words made them hold their breath even more.
"To ensure the disciples 'Dao Path, the Dao Academy has established a performance evaluation system!"
There are monthly quizzes, semi-annual mid-term exams, and a major exam at the end of the year.
"The assessments are not frivolous tests; they are all actual tasks assigned by the Dao Academy... such as gathering herbs, patrolling the mountains, or eliminating remaining demons."
Those who complete the task will be rewarded with Spirit Stone, elixirs, and even Law Artifact, depending on their achievements!
Those who fail the assessment must pay Spirit Stone and retake the test within a specified period.
"If the supplementary exam is still not passed... those who fail the third exam will be demoted from the Inner Court to the Outer Court, and those who are admitted to the Outer Court will be expelled from the Dao Academy and never be admitted again!"
"Finally Dao Academy's ironclad rule! Private fights and bullying are strictly prohibited within the academy. Those with grudges may request a fair and peaceful sparring session. If both parties agree, a battle may be fought."
"Those who violate this rule will be severely punished!"
"Our Beyond Heaven Dao Academy's motto is: we do not support idlers, but only cultivate the talented. Resources and Cultivation Method are all obtained through merit!"
Those who are willing to the Beyond Heaven Dao Academy with me and fight for a chance to survive in this chaotic world, stay!
Those who are unwilling may leave now, and their past actions will be forgiven.
After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.
For a moment, no one could tell whether it was good or bad.
I just feel there are good and bad, difficult and easy aspects.
Not to mention those who Qi Refinement Foundation Establishment, even Yuanhao couldn't see it clearly for a moment.
Only Lu Li could truly appreciate the power of the nation.
Even a slight modification can bring effects and benefits that are far beyond what Azure Pool's previous life-stealing model could achieve.
If we only consider the scientific nature and efficiency of the breeding model...
Lu Li dared to say that the Dao Academy model established by the state was absolutely top-notch!
The hospital is divided into two distinct departments: internal and external.
Although the inner and outer gates appear to be the same as before, they are actually different.
Although the outer court does not provide salaries, it allows disciples to freely learn basic Dharma methods.
They can also learn basic skills, which maximizes the learning efficiency of the outer academy disciples.
What's this?
This is practically mass-producing and replicating basic productivity!
As for the inner courtyard...
Even Lu Li couldn't help but shake his head when talking about the exquisite details of the inner courtyard.
Compared to the outer court disciples, the inner court disciples are truly our own people!
"The outer courtyard seeks the Dao, the inner courtyard shapes its vessels; the direction these vessels point is where the Dao Academy's military might will be directed!"