Chapter 245 (continued)

Li Yang couldn't help but sigh...

Spiritual practice is really expensive!

Why is it so difficult to cultivate Ninth-Grade Supreme in each of the major Realm Domain?

Talent is one aspect, but resources are the most scarce resource.

In ancient times, the success of one general was built on the bones of ten thousand. Now, in order to raise a Ninth-Grade Supreme, they would have to Kong Yi entire aristocratic family had accumulated over thousands of years!

Li Yang couldn't help but think of the old pavilion master's persistence again.

He and she never advanced to the Divine Venerable Realm, setting an example for others.

The resources consumed after advancing to the Divine Venerable Realm are enough to cultivate dozens of Ninth-Grade Supreme.

Taking lotus seeds as an example, one lotus seed can be used to advance to the Ninth Grade, but if you want to advance to the rank of Divine Venerable, you must first consume ten lotus seeds to advance to the Ninth Grade Great Perfection, and then you need ten or more lotus seeds to wield the Authority of God - as to how many are needed, it depends on the level of the Authority of God.

Marquis of Wind Pavilion reminded Li Yang that the Authority of God was not so easy to grasp.

The Nature Department is far from having the absolute dominance it once possessed.

Rather than handing over this crucial battle ten years from now to someone else, she'd rather keep it in her own hands!

As for the final placement of Authority of God after the great war...

Li Yang had already made plans.

Her battle with Daowu was not her ultimate goal; restoring the Lotus Domain was.

If we give away Authority of God now, it won't be easy to take it back later.

No matter how meticulous Li Yang was, she was ultimately still somewhat inexperienced.

But she listens carefully to other people's opinions before making a more suitable decision.

Marquis of Wind Pavilion undoubtedly made up for Li Yang's lack of experience, as well as the objective fact that one's thinking is ultimately limited.

Li Yang looked at Lianxin and asked carefully, "How exactly did you come to wield the Authority of Space? Did you become the God King of Space...?"

Lianxin frowned, and her body staggered as if she could no longer hold on.

Li Yang reacted quickly and caught him.

Lianlian was indeed putting on a brave face the whole time!

With no one else around, and once they were in a safe, enclosed Realm Domain, Lianxin revealed her true state.

His face was as pale as paper, with a faint dark red glint in his eyes, and clearly visible blue veins bulging on his neck, indicating that he was enduring intense pain.

"Lianlian!" Li Yang called out anxiously.

Lianxin's skill in putting on a brave face was so profound that, apart from Li Yang's slight suspicion, no one else noticed his unusual behavior.

"Fellow Daoist..." Lianxin's voice was hoarse, and he breathed heavily as he said, "When I obtained the Authority of Space, my cultivation level was only Fifth Grade, and I couldn't truly control it, so..."

Li Yang gasped, realizing what had happened. She asked, "You didn't eat the God King of Space?"

"No..." he said softly, as if afraid of being scolded.

How could Li Yang bear to blame him!

Lianxin dislikes eating people, not only because he bears the mission of creating a new world, but also because he has his own principles.

Even if the God King of Space was an extremely evil person, he did not want to rapidly improve his cultivation level by consuming it.

The Dao of Devouring is the root cause of the pollution of the Lotus Domain.

He would not allow himself to become someone who would harm his mother.

Without absorbing the God King of Space, he forcibly absorbed the Authority of Space, which was like touching a burning red iron with his flesh and blood!

Lianxin not only held the branding iron in her hand, but also placed it on her internal organs.

This brought unimaginable and immense suffering.

Li Yang quickly said, "You did a great job! Not devouring it was the right thing to do! You've already grasped the Sparse Words, Natural Heart Sutra, see if you can use it..."

"It can alleviate..." Fine beads of sweat rolled down Lianxin's forehead, and her voice trembled. "As long as my cultivation level improves, the pain will lessen considerably... Fellow Daoist, rest assured, I will cultivate diligently..."

Li Yang would be a fool to relax. She quickly released her Sparse Words, Natural Heart Sutra, and a gentle stream flowed towards Lianxin, relieving his pain like a painkiller.

Lianxin: "Thank you, fellow Daoist."

Li Yang: "Alright, alright, focus on your cultivation."

Lianxin: "Mmm."

Last time, Lianxin devoured the God King of Time to save her. This time, he chose to accept the Authority of Space in order to help Li Yang suppress the God King of Space.

Li Yang understood how much Lianxin valued her mission.

At that moment, he made his choice.

He abandoned his mission to create a new world and chose the old world with Li Yang.

Li Yang felt a pang of heartache at the thought, and she quickly asked Sister Longevity, "How can I quickly help Lianxin improve her cultivation level by checking her lifespan consumption?"

Sister Longevity: [Would you like to consume 10,000 years of your lifespan to perform this query?]

You can actually find it!

It's probably because the two are still in a symbiotic relationship.

"Consumable!"

[Would you like to consume 1 million years of your lifespan to help Lianxin advance her cultivation level?]

Li Yang: "!!!"

Filled with disbelief, she pressed, "Saving my lifespan can raise Lianxin's cultivation level?"

Sister Longevity repeated the same question, "[Would you like to consume 1 million years of your lifespan to help Lianxin advance her cultivation level?]"

Li Yang calmed down slightly.

A million years is no small number.

Based on her understanding of Sister Longevity, she estimated that in a million years, she could only advance by one minor realm.

Lianxin's current true cultivation level is only around the Fifth Grade or sixth rank of the fifth grade. So, for him to advance from the Fifth Grade to the Ninth Grade Great Perfection...

This consumes just as much of her lifespan!

Logically speaking, Lianxin should be considered the most talented person in the world, right?

How come their cultivation progress is about the same as mine?

Li Yang didn't have time to think further and quickly consumed 1 million years.

[You have spent a million years meticulously nurturing and caring for the Lianxin, finally elevating its cultivation level to the Fifth Grade Seventh Stage.]

As expected, one million years is only enough to advance one minor realm.

If advancing to the Fifth Grade Realm requires 1 million years, then advancing to the Sixth Grade Realm would take twice that time, and for the Seventh Grade, Eighth Grade, and so on, it would probably take more than ten times that time.

Li Yang suddenly felt everything go black.

Although she currently possesses a high level of Shock Points, it is far from keeping pace with her dwindling lifespan.

Lianxin let out a muffled groan.

Li Yang's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly asked, "How are you? Are you alright?"

"Fellow Daoist..." Lianxin looked at her and asked, "You don't need to go to such lengths for me... You should hurry up and cultivate..."

He could sense what Li Yang was doing for him, but he didn't know exactly what it was.

Li Yang's Sparse Words, Natural Heart Sutra like cool spring water, which could temporarily relieve the burning pain inside his body; but what surged over just now was not the power of Sparse Words, Natural Heart Sutra, but... something from the source of life, as if Li Yang had given his own life to him.

This made Lianxin feel a warm, sweet sensation.

While his heart fluttered, he also felt apprehensive and uneasy.

He knew that Li Yang needed lifespan to cultivate, and he only wanted to give Li Yang lifespan; he had no intention of taking anything from her.

Li Yang didn't hide anything from him and said bluntly, "I can sacrifice my lifespan to help you improve your cultivation level..."

Lianxin: "!"

He quickly replied, "No need, fellow Daoist... I can cultivate on my own!"

Li Yang pondered for a moment, then said, "I need to find a way to collect more lifespan..."

Lianxin suddenly thought, "Fellow Daoist, those Ninth Grade Lotus Seed..."

Li Yang shook his head and said, "When I harvested them before, I had already collected a large amount of lifespan, so it's impossible to harvest them again."

Lianxin immediately said, "If I plant them, will you be able to gain lifespan again by harvesting them?"

Li Yang: "???"

She was filled with surprise and for a moment couldn't understand what Lianxin meant.

Can lotus seeds be replanted?

Wait, it actually works!

She remembered the Ninth Grade Sacred Heart Flower of the Flower of Flower of Evil.

But...

Li Yang said, "Planting takes a very long time..."

Lianxin: "I can create a suitable space for lotus seeds to grow, and since time flows very slowly here, so..."

Although his voice was weak, it was clear enough. Li Yang took a light breath and said, "Then let's give it a try!"

Harvesting lotus seeds not only grants Li Yang more lifespan, but more importantly, it increases her maximum lifespan.

This is what's most precious to Li Yang.

Furthermore, the Ninth Grade Lotus Seed itself is an extremely valuable resource.

Whether it's for advancing to the Ninth Grade or for wielding Authority of God, it's an essential item!

The Lianxin produced a large number of lotus seeds; if they could all be planted...

Will lotus seeds grow into lotus pods?

How many lotus seeds must be in that one lotus seedpod!

Li Yang swallowed hard and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you improve your cultivation level again..."

She paused, then asked Lianxin, "You still need to break through to a higher realm through battle. Can you do it?"

Si Kui chose this small Realm Domain because they needed to break through their current level through battle.

Therefore, she had already prepared suitable targets for them—the previously captured members of the Lost Space Society.

Despite being captured, they have a strong fighting spirit.

After all, for them, this was a desperate gamble.

If you can win the duel, you will survive.

Therefore, breaking through enemy lines through battle is actually more difficult.

Of course, the advantage of higher difficulty is that the realm one advances to is more stable.

Lianxin shook her head and said, "Let's plant lotus seeds first. I'm not in a hurry to improve my cultivation level; I can wait."

He couldn't bear to waste Li Yang's lifespan; he only wanted to replenish it for her first.

Li Yang knew exactly what he was thinking.

She decisively said, "You should improve your cultivation level first! That way, planting will be much more efficient!"

"But..."