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Before Li Yaowan could finish speaking, Si Kui appeared in front of Li Yang.
She stared intently at Li Yang, scrutinizing her from head to toe as if using an X-ray machine, examining her carefully again and again. Only after confirming that she was safe and unharmed did she say calmly, "Why do you look so troubled?"
Li Yang was also examining her body. Although the Myriad Phenomena Origin Soul did have some damage and residual impurities, it was nothing serious, and it wouldn't be a problem to go into seclusion a little later.
The master and apprentice happened to examine each other's bodies together.
So when Si Kui spoke, Li Yang had already rushed into her arms and given her a big hug.
Si Kui: "..." She's already defeated the God King, and she's still so fond of acting cute.
This scene brought a knowing smile to everyone present.
After feeling her master's body temperature and vibrant energy, Li Yang's anxiety finally subsided, and she felt more energetic to face the complicated and tedious matters that followed.
Marquis of Wind Pavilion spoke first, asking, "The old sect master has never advocated advancing to the Divine Venerable Realm. Is there some kind of curse associated with the Divine Venerable Realm?"
Li Yang shook her head and said, "It has nothing to do with that, but rather..."
Everyone present was someone Li Yang absolutely trusted.
Si Kui, Li Yaowan, Cheng Rui, Cheng Rui Shen Binghua, Si Yue, Marquis of the Long Night, Marquis of Wind Pavilion, as well as Lianxin and Flower of Evil.
After this battle, everyone has already accepted the Flower of Evil.
He also demonstrated his loyalty to Li Yang.
Li Yang held nothing back from them; she directly presented the memories she had witnessed of the first Human Emperor to everyone through a Time Rewind narrative.
This is clearer than any words, and it is free from subjective feelings.
Of course, this memory comes from the Human Emperor, and since it is told from her perspective, many parts are still quite one-sided.
Especially considering the Human Emperor's state at the time, burdened by years of guilt, she forgot her greatness and amplified her vulnerability and inadequacy.
Perhaps from another person's perspective, it is a completely different past.
Unfortunately, too much time has passed, and the exact objective facts of that year are nowhere to be verified.
The complexities of human nature have been experienced firsthand, even in bloodshed, by those of the Nature Department.
Driven by his own selfish desires, Wang Gexiao caused the survivors of the Nature Department to suffer for over thirty years.
Yet, Li Yang, a fellow disciple whom they had never met before, risked his life to save them from dire straits.
Those present fell into a long silence.
They recalled the messages left by the first Human Emperor in the Huaxia Heavenly Palace.
Very, very little, so little that it is almost imperceptible.
The Huaxia Realm Domain has always been proud of her.
After all, she created the Huaxia Heavenly Palace, she ushered in a glorious era for the Huaxia Realm Domain, and she was the one who truly led Huaxia to the pinnacle of the Astral Realm.
That was an incomparably glorious and splendid era. Although it has been submerged in the long river of history, it has always been the aspiration of the Huaxia people.
Li Yaowan: "Personal memories may be flawed; I don't think the Human Emperor was that indecisive..."
Marquis of Wind Pavilion: "But given the Human Emperor's talent, she will indeed overlook many things."
Li Yaowan: "Even if you don't understand human nature, after so many years as the Human Emperor, you should have a deep understanding of people's hearts by now!"
Marquis of the Long Night Changye scoffed and said, "While I dare not compare myself to the Human Emperor, I also dare not say that I am immune to being deceived."
Marquis of Wind Pavilion nodded and said, "The Human Emperor is too powerful. Once you become that powerful, you'll unconsciously look down on many people, even us... We need to constantly remind ourselves so as not to overlook some..."
Si Kui interrupted, "I don't think we're qualified to judge the Human Emperor. She passed these memories on to Little Pear Blossom in the hope that experience could be passed on and that future generations would have more ideas."
These words sent a chill down the spines of everyone present.
Indeed.
The Human Emperor's experiences and sacrifices, and the countless honors and glories she brought to the Huaxia Heavenly Palace, are all part of her life.
For the sake of his posthumous reputation, the Human Emperor could have easily sealed his memory away in history forever.
But when she faced a completely unknown successor, she laid bare her true self.
The courage to simply tell these stories is enough to inspire admiration.
She could have been the bright moon hanging high in the sky, but now she is willing to be shrouded in gloom in order to pass on her experience to her successor.
She wasn't teaching Li Yang anything, nor was she giving Li Yang any so-called answer.
She simply hoped that the blood and sweat she had shed could help Li Yang avoid a wrong answer.
Many of you here might not be able to do that.
Li Yang looked at Si Kui with eyes full of admiration.
Si Kui: "..." Luckily there was a table between them, otherwise this little spoiled brat would have started shaking her arm again.
However, she likes it very much.
Marquis of Wind Pavilion's mind worked the fastest; after understanding all this...
She then understood why Li Yang had so publicly announced Huaxia's victory and accepted all challenges from beyond the Evil Domain.
"So..." Marquis of Wind Pavilion looked at Li Yang and asked, "Do you still want to become the benchmark?" Her implication was that Li Yang might become the second Human Emperor.
"The benchmark itself isn't wrong, but it needs to be handled carefully and adjusted as needed." Li Yang explained his considerations, "The information the Human Emperor left me at the end is crucial... The Dao of Pure Cultivation must be promoted, but this isn't something that can be accomplished overnight, nor should we force people to eat..."
Li Yaowan suddenly realized, "That makes sense! No matter how good the food is, if you're forced to eat it, it'll taste like cardboard."
Marquis of Wind Pavilion: "You mean we should restrict the Dao of Pure Cultivation, or even hide it, and then wait for them to come to cultivate on their own?"
"It's not that we're hiding anything, it's just that we can't force it," Li Yang said. "The Human Emperor has already proven to us that even if we force everyone to cultivate the Dao of Pure Cultivation, they will eventually slide into the simpler Dao of Devouring because of their own desires. So, what if we do the opposite?"
There is no doubt that the Dao of Pure Cultivation is the right path, and a path that will endure.
Whether for the entire Astral Realm or for each individual Star Wielders, choosing the Dao of Pure Cultivation is the best option.
But this best thing can't be forced on anyone.
They can only demonstrate its advantages and disadvantages, waiting for people to discover them.
This aligns with human nature.
This requires careful consideration, so Li Yang can only provide a general outline. More experienced individuals like Marquis of Wind Pavilion need to draft a detailed plan.
Li Yaowan slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "The Light of Dawn has just defeated the Upper Three Realms, who ascended to the Astral Realm through the Dao of Devouring! This is enough to prove the power of the Dao of Pure Cultivation and even the Nature Department!"
This is the difference in circumstances between Li Yang and the Human Emperor.
The Human Emperor did not overthrow such a colossal entity as the Upper Three Realms, nor did he present a stark contrast between the Dao of Pure Cultivation and the Dao of Devouring.
However, the Astral Realm had already witnessed firsthand the drawbacks and cruelty of the Dao of Devouring.
And Li Yang achieved an absolute victory through his Dao of Pure Cultivation...
This speaks for itself, making the difference between the two crystal clear.
Li Yang's high-profile announcement of accepting everyone's challenges was also a way to open up a clear path for advancement.
Rather than complex linguistic explanations, Li Yang directly planted a seed in everyone's heart.
Even if she hadn't planted this seed, someone else would have wanted to take on the challenge.
Instead of justifying the challenges, let the potentially sordid practices that might fester in the shadows become legitimate replacements and iterations.
As long as one cultivates the Dao of Pure Cultivation, one can challenge Li Yang.
If you defeat her, you will gain the precious Authority of God.
This is crystal clear and utterly frank.
This is a path they chose voluntarily, not one they were coaxed, urged, or persuaded to take.
So no matter how difficult and bumpy the road may be, they have no one to complain to.
Moreover, at the end of this road hangs an Authority of God.
Li Yang will also benefit from this; she is preventing her future self from falling into arrogance and complacency.
Time is the most terrifying thing; it can turn a bright young person into a greasy middle-aged man, and it can also turn a dragon slayer into a dragon.
Therefore, Li Yang voluntarily imposed restrictions on himself.
She accepted the challenge to keep herself constantly alert for battle.
She accepts the challenge in order to urge herself to keep improving and striving for excellence.
If one day she gets tired.
The one who defeats her can inherit the Authority of God and become the new standard.
Li Yang's plan is not complicated, but it may not necessarily lead to a good outcome...
But the most valuable lesson Xia Changsheng taught her was that there is no end, only the process.
It's unrealistic to expect results overnight; they must dedicate their entire lives, and the lives of countless successors, to continuously pass on and promote this knowledge.
If the Human Emperor couldn't do it, then of course Li Yang couldn't either...
But from the Human Emperor to Li Yang, and from Li Yang to countless successors in the future, it was achieved through everyone's efforts.
"Doing it" is not the end goal, because what they want is for the Lotus Domain to continue to exist!
Therefore, purifying the Lotus Domain is a continuous practice.
This spiritual practice is not a one-time event, but a lifetime!
Marquis of the Long Night sighed, "If it weren't for the groundwork laid by the Human Emperor, we wouldn't be where we are today."
Li Yang nodded and said, "Yes, so there is no right or wrong, it's all an inevitable process, and we are just exploring along the way."
History is a constant cycle of rise and fall; the glory of a dynasty is inevitably accompanied by its eventual demise.
But throughout history, Huaxia civilization has ultimately been on a spiral upward trajectory!
Li Yang's current plan would actually be impossible to implement if it were implemented in the era of the Human Emperor.
Without sufficient groundwork, consensus cannot be reached on many things.
Every era has its own unique circumstances.
Every generation has its own mission.
The glory of Huaxia today is not achieved by one person, but by the accumulation and preparation of countless people, which has led to its current brilliance.