Chapter 137: The Whole World Owes Thanks to Wang Li

Wang Li remained silent, leaving True Person Nirvana to step forward and offer an explanation:

"Everyone, there is no need for concern. The Senior has made thorough preparations."

"First, for a cultivator, technique alone is insufficient; resources are the foundation of cultivation. Those who begin their journey through the Teaching Pavilions will eventually need to join powerful sects with vast resource reserves to progress further. Thus, there is no risk of sects failing to recruit disciples. Furthermore, these Teaching Pavilions will improve the quality of young cultivators by weeding out those unsuited for the path, making it easier for sects to select their disciples."

"Second, we will require everyone who seeks a technique to swear a Dao oath and leave behind a soul imprint. This ensures they do not commit evil after receiving the technique. Even if a Dao oath has limited binding power on a novice, the soul imprint allows us to track down any wrongdoers at any time. As these cultivators advance in their cultivation, the constraints of the Dao oath will only grow stronger, providing us with an opportunity to purify the cultivation world."

"As you have surely noticed, the conflict between the righteous and demonic paths has persisted for hundreds of thousands of years. With the emergence of Heavenly Immortals, you must have also sensed that the World Will is no longer so desperate to thin out the number of cultivators in the Profound Heaven World. This is both a blessing and a curse for us. On the positive side, we no longer need to be divided into righteous and demonic factions; if we live in harmony, the cultivation world will flourish. On the negative side, a rapid surge in the number of cultivators will inevitably lead to a scarcity of limited resources, which could trigger even greater chaos. Therefore, we must prepare in advance. I believe it is necessary to establish a new set of rules for the cultivation world before these contradictions erupt completely."

"Finally, what the Senior seeks is the power of aspiration. If we can successfully explore this path of cultivation through aspiration within the Profound Heaven World, it will benefit everyone."

"Of course, the Pure Yang Temple will not let you suffer any losses. Once the Teaching Pavilions are established, they will inevitably bring immense prestige to those who oversee them. The Pure Yang Temple cannot monopolize such prestige; you may participate as well, which will help build your reputation and better deter those with malicious intent."

"What do you all think?"

The group looked at one another, at a loss for words.

In terms of pros and cons, the plan proposed by Wang Li and the Pure Yang Temple was long-sighted, even considering the future trajectory of the cultivation world. Establishing a new management system for cultivators was undoubtedly a major benefit for the development of the cultivation world, as it could avoid the internal attrition caused by the righteous-demonic divide.

However, the problem was that the righteous and demonic had been opposed for hundreds of thousands of years. Deep-seated grudges and rigid mindsets were not easily dissolved. While the high-ranking members of these super sects knew the truth behind the divide, other cultivators did not.

Although the state of righteous-demonic opposition had been stable, it was becoming outdated. In recent years, the cultivation world had been trending in the direction True Person Nirvana described. It was manageable for now, but in the long run, as more masters emerged, the old rules would inevitably collapse without a proper framework to manage them.

Regardless of the conflicts and grievances between these super sects, they inherently bore the responsibility of maintaining the order of the cultivation world. This duty was not a matter of arrogance, but a manifestation of the World Will. The World Will required the Profound Heaven World to operate stably, and these super sects hoped for the very same.

The "Era of Wind and Clouds" that occurred every ten thousand years was merely an internal adjustment of the Profound Heaven World, and those who perished in it were meaningless sacrifices. The World Will was impartial, yet heartless.

Super sects could only comply with the World Will if they did not wish to become sacrifices themselves. However, human beings have an innate desire for freedom and the instinct to avoid harm; they do not wish to be forever suppressed by the World Will.

Xu Jing, Wuliu Zheng-ying, and many others had resisted. The difference was that Xu Jing had paid a heavy price, while Wuliu Zheng-ying had caught a fortunate moment, welcoming an increase in their power ceiling without any loss, luckily escaping a catastrophe. Both were among the rare few survivors of the chaotic era.

Who could guarantee they would not be the next unlucky soul to shoulder the debts of the era? Who could guarantee they would emerge unscathed after being chosen?

The World Will could not be defied, but by controlling the situation, the order of the cultivation world could be rebuilt in a way that minimized their own losses.

They did not immediately agree to participate in the reconstruction, choosing instead to return to their respective sects to consult with their leadership.

A month later, they gathered again at the Pure Yang Temple to attend Wang Li's funeral. Their presence signified that they had reached a consensus on rebuilding the order of the cultivation world.

Wang Li's funeral was conducted with great solemnity, though it puzzled many why another jade coffin was being buried alongside his.

"That must be Senior Wang Li's dao companion."

"I heard that Senior Wang Li had an engagement with Elder Jiang Yu of the Pure Yang Temple. Look, isn't Elder Jiang Yu here to pay her respects? Tsk tsk, there's a story here!"

"Keep your voice down, talking nonsense will get you killed. Look at the expressions of the Pure Yang Temple disciples!"

"If the Pure Yang Temple doesn't want to talk about it, we should just pretend we didn't see anything. Who would dare run wild here?"

Hearing these comments, Jiang Yu, who was helping Jiang Yue support the coffin, wore a grim expression. She cursed toward Wang Li's casket in her heart: "You heartless wretch, I'm the original fiancée, you know!"

"I've been stuck at the Great Vehicle Stage for three thousand years because of that damned Dao oath, and the moment you return, you name Jiang Yue to be buried in the same grave as you. Have you even considered my feelings?"

Wang Li seemed to sense her resentment and transmitted his consciousness: "Wang Li's affairs are my affairs. When I wake up, I will give you an explanation."

Jiang Yu... Was this a promise?

With so many people present, she did not respond, but she decided that after the funeral, she would enter the tomb chamber to have a proper talk with Wang Li.

An engagement dragging on for over five thousand years—the thought alone was terrifying.

After the funeral concluded, while the visiting cultivators had yet to depart, True Person Nirvana announced on the spot that it was Wang Li's dying wish to share the one hundred cultivation techniques below the Earth-grade, which he had personally completed, with the world for free.

To fulfill Wang Li's wish, the Pure Yang Temple would take the lead in building Teaching Pavilions throughout the Great Wei Dynasty. To show gratitude for Wang Li's selfless contribution, the Pure Yang Temple would erect a special memorial altar beside each Teaching Pavilion, and anyone who paid their respects to Wang Li would be entitled to choose a technique from the pavilion.

The announcement sent a shockwave through the crowd.

"What a grand gesture! The Pure Yang Temple is truly generous. The Great Wei Dynasty is so vast; the resources required for this will be an astronomical figure!"

"While we thank the Pure Yang Temple, we must not forget Senior Wang Li. The whole world should be grateful for his selflessness!"

However, the cultivators from outside the Great Wei Dynasty felt a bit envious. Although the Pure Yang Temple did not state that the Teaching Pavilions in Great Wei would refuse outsiders, the Profound Heaven World was vast, and it was not easy for cultivators from other regions to make the journey.

Consequently, many turned their hopeful gazes toward the leaders of the various super sects.