Chapter 2034: Chapter 2032: World-Merging
Qin Yi departed, ultimately not allowing Lu Ye to see her off. She had to return to the four galaxies, and the journey was long, where would it end?
Additionally, Lu Ye agreed to let the four galaxies borrow a passage, making future communication frequent and close.
With a slight movement, Lu Ye left his original location and returned to the Righteous Blood Sect moments later. Yiyi noticed first, quickly bringing Amber over, clutching his arm as if never wanting to part again.
After chatting idly with Yiyi for a while, he went to find the busy Second Senior Sister.
A long while passed before Lu Ye suddenly reacted, "Where are the sect master and mentor?"
He actually hadn’t seen the figures of these old couple...
Second Senior Sister smiled, "They both suddenly felt something and each went into retreat."
Lu Ye’s expression became solemn, "Are they about to advance to Moon Jade?"
Shui Yuan nodded, "Most likely, and not just them. From what I’ve heard, after the recent great battle, many of the old generation show signs of breakthroughs. Before long, our Nine Provinces will see many newly advanced Moon Jades."
Calculating the time, these old generation cultivators actually were about due for a breakthrough. It’s known they were all leading figures of various eras in the Nine Provinces back then, whether in aptitude or talent, they were top-notch. With Lu Ye entering the All Phenomena Ocean, where the environment was excellent and resources abundant, breaking through the Constellation barrier was natural.
The previous battle with Zixuan, though the process wasn’t arduous, everyone was prepared to face life and death beforehand, all with a sense of resolve. Returning triumphantly to their long-separated homeland brought a peaceful settlement in mood. This change in mindset undoubtedly broke the barrier, leading to numerous retreats among the old generation cultivators.
Not only the old generation, but the new generation like Feng Wujiang and Li Baxian also gradually entered states of retreat.
Indeed, as Shui Yuan said, soon the Nine Provinces will see many newly advanced Moon Jades.
"Senior Sister should be about ready too?" Lu Ye asked.
Shui Yuan smiled, "I can hold off a bit longer."
"That’s good." Lu Ye nodded, looking toward the Righteous Peak where the sect master resided, sighing lightly, "What a pity."
He had previously notified the cultivators on Three Worlds Island that if there were signs of advancing to Moon Jade, remember to inform him in advance, because if one could advance within the Constellation Palace, there were substantial benefits.
Back then when Bai Lu and several merfolk cultivators advanced to Moon Jade, it was him who led them into the Constellation Palace. At that time, he didn’t understand Moon Jade well, only knew there were benefits, not what specific benefits.
Now he understood that advancing to Moon Jade within the Constellation Palace slightly increased the quality of the Magic Source that is born, undoubtedly beneficial for future cultivation.
Unfortunately, advancement isn’t something controllable. If forcibly suppressed upon reaching that critical point, it not only doesn’t benefit but might cause issues, plus he’s often not in the All Phenomena Ocean. Hence, over the years, Jade Conch World cultivators quietly advanced to Moon Jade.
This time too, when the sect master and others felt the timing was right, they simply let it happen naturally.
Shui Yuan’s situation was different as she spent much time in Alchemy over the years, thus her cultivation progress was slightly slower, naturally allowing her to suppress it a bit.
However, even if the sect master and others advanced in the Nine Provinces, it’s not a big issue, other than not getting a better Magic Source, it doesn’t affect the foundation. Moreover, advancing in the homeland deepens one’s connection to it, which can be advantageous in future competitions. Besides, if the Nine Provinces can advance to a top domain, the sect master and others can gain more benefits, which is a trade-off.
Not dwelling on it, Lu Ye looked at Shui Yuan, "It’s been a while since I’ve tasted Senior Sister’s cooking."
Back then, when his cultivation wasn’t high, Shui Yuan did everything to prepare nourishing meals for Lu Ye, every return was met with delicious and rich medicinal cuisine. Thinking back now, it’s truly nostalgic.
"Wait for it." Shui Yuan smiled slightly, turning to leave.
"I want to help!" Yiyi jumped and skipped, following Shui Yuan’s steps.
Lu Ye spent a few days at the Righteous Blood Sect, truly enjoying a few days of comfort.
Several days later, at his summons, Tang Jun and Wu Zhuo, who had been staying at Mount Fangcun, rushed to the Righteous Blood Sect.
On Emerald Bamboo Peak, Lu Ye hosted the two, offering tea.
Old Tang sighed, "It’s still you Nine Heavens... no, Nine Provinces are vast and rich, deeply profound."
In comparison, if the Nine Provinces were bustling cities, then Qingli Dao World was a remote village, the appearance and overall level of the cultivation world completely lacked comparison.
Changing the subject, Old Tang asked, "Is it true that your Nine Provinces was a top domain ten thousand years ago?" Clearly he heard some whispers somewhere.
"Who knows matters from ten thousand years ago." Lu Ye slightly smiled, "If you feel Nine Provinces is good, why not move here for retirement, old man?"
Tang Jun pouted, "I would be willing, but are you?"
Lu Ye thought for a moment and nodded, "The All Phenomena Ocean really can’t do without you." Ever since the Three Worlds Island began to rise, Tang Jun had been the director of external affairs of the Three Worlds Island, interacting and making connections with various parties. Without him, there would indeed be many inconveniences over there.
"That’s why I say, I was born to toil!" Tang Jun raised his teacup, drank it in one go, then looked at Lu Ye with a face full of bitterness and resentment, "You rascal, you’re really not playing fair. I was completely tricked by you."
"What do you mean by that?" Lu Ye asked in surprise.
Tang Jun counted in detail, "When I first met you, you said your name was Li Taibai. It was long, long after that I found out the name was fake. Then only recently did I discover, not only is your name fake, but your background is fake too!"
Lu Ye was embarrassed, "Old stories, why bring them up!"
Tang Jun was relentless, "No, you rascal, explain clearly what’s real about you."
Lu Ye sighed, "My respect for you is real!"
Tang Jun was momentarily speechless and after a long while said with frustration, "You’re really good at talking, I was bound to be tricked by you!"
Wu Zhuo watched them bicker, smiling without saying a word.
"So, what did you call us here for?" Tang Jun asked.
Lu Ye thought for a moment and decided to say it directly, "World-Merging!"
Tang Jun was taken aback. Even though he was quite knowledgeable, he didn’t understand at all and asked, "What do you mean?"
Wu Zhuo also looked confused.
Lu Ye said, "It’s simple, merging your Qingli Dao World into the Nine Provinces! From now on, there will be no Qingli Dao World, the two realms will become one!"
Both Tang Jun and Wu Zhuo were dumbfounded by what they heard. Old Tang said, "Can this be done?"
Lu Ye nodded, "Since I’m saying this, it surely can be done, but if you two agree to this, a lot of preparation work will be needed at the early stage, and it’s not something that can be achieved overnight."
"Can it really be done?" Tang Jun asked again, unsure.
"It can!" Lu Ye responded seriously. Since Number Nine proposed this idea, then it’s feasible. He continued, "Of course, I know this is a big deal, so..."
"I agree!" Before Lu Ye finished speaking, Old Tang immediately expressed his stance and then turned to look at Wu Zhuo.
Wu Zhuo nodded slowly, "If this can be accomplished, I have no objections."
Lu Ye blinked, the rest of his sentence stuck in his throat until he swallowed it down, "Aren’t you going to think it over more?"
Old Tang said, "I just have one question for you. Once the merging is done, my Qingli Dao World will be completely integrated into the Nine Provinces, right? Then will the issues that troubled our domain still exist?"
Lu Ye naturally knew what issue he was talking about, which was nothing other than the problem that the Constellations born in the Qingli Dao World couldn’t ascend to Moon Jade. This was an issue affecting the entire domain of the Qingli Dao World, beyond human power to resolve. Ultimately, the reason was that the Spirit Stream nurtured in the Qingli Dao World was flawed, only allowing cultivators to ascend to Constellation.
"After the merging, the Qingli Dao World will no longer exist, so that issue naturally won’t exist either," Lu Ye replied.
"Then there’s no problem," Tang Jun nodded.
Lu Ye couldn’t help but say, "I really think you should consider it more..."
Tang Jun raised his hand to stop him, "When comparing the two realms, the foundation of the Nine Provinces is deeper and stronger. It’s not many years since you ascended to a large domain, but in terms of foundation, even the Jade Conch World can’t compare. Such rapid improvement, you have the potential of a top domain. Moreover, the Nine Provinces have the Asura Field. Both the Spirit Stream and Constellation can hone themselves within it freely. I’ve heard your Nine Provinces also have the profound Heaven’s Augury, organizing all things. These are all things my Qingli Dao World desires but cannot obtain. After merging, we all become Nine Provinces cultivators. Our Qingli Dao World’s cultivators could have all these conveniences. What’s there to think about?"
Wu Zhuo nodded beside him and said, "There’s another point. This time, Zixuan invaded, and the Qingli Dao World was the first to bear the brunt. If it weren’t for Fellow Daoist Lu gathering so much help to fend off the enemy outside, the Qingli Dao World might already be devastated. Given our domain’s current strength, we don’t have the ability to resist external forces. But if we merge into the Nine Provinces, we won’t need to worry about these issues anymore; after all, Mount Fangcun is nearby."
Tang Jun continued, "Indeed, no matter how bad the homeland is, it’s the land that gave me life and nurtured me. I do have reluctance, but if merging allows future generations to have a better, broader future, then it’s rightful for our generation to make some sacrifices." As he spoke, he looked at Lu Ye, "Such a good thing, naturally there’s no reason to refuse."
Lu Ye glanced at the two of them, "It seems like you two have agreed."
Old Tang urged, "Agreed! Quickly take action from your side. If there’s anything the domain needs to cooperate with, just let us know!"
World-Merging isn’t something that can be achieved overnight. A large amount of preparation is needed in the early stage. Seeing that they were resolute, even a bit eager, Lu Ye immediately began explaining in detail.
The two listened, nodding continuously, showing surprise from time to time. Many of the things Lu Ye mentioned seemed impossible in their eyes, but since Lu Ye arranged it this way, there was surely no issue.
