Chapter 811

Jiang Yan smiled and said softly:

"Just like the Shushan Apprentice Recruitment Ceremony back then, after all, not all geniuses come from the cultivation world."

535. Zhongli, When Are You Going to Take Apprentices?

"It's very troublesome to explain. In short, you must remember that the more worlds, the richer their foundation."

"So, they will definitely be extra attentive to the matter of collecting worlds."

"However, for you, it's not necessary for now. It won't be too late to collect worlds after you are more familiar with cultivation."

"Once you collect a new world, this world can exist as the foundation of your country."

"The geniuses within the world are also resources belonging to your country. The more geniuses cultivate, the more abundant your national fortune will be, and the more stable it will be."

"For any large force in the cultivation world, talent is the most important resource."

"Heavenly materials and earthly treasures can always be obtained, but geniuses are not born at any time."

At this, everyone finally understood why those demon clans were so interested in subduing worlds.

At the end of the day, their understanding of cultivation was not as good as these old antiques.

According to their estimation, the youngest of these demon clan leaders was nearly a thousand years old, and the oldest was probably tens of thousands of years old.

Being old and cunning applies to every clan.

"So, regarding Teyvat…"

Ningguang couldn't help but ask again, and Jiang Yan said softly:

"Teyvat will develop according to my previous plan."

"Your countries can choose areas in the Shushan world to build new territories, set up a set of rules, and let those who meet the standards ascend to the Shushan world."

"The Teyvat world has now become a small thousand world, so naturally it cannot be wasted. If you collect small worlds lower than small thousand worlds in the future."

"Let the geniuses of those small worlds come to Teyvat to cultivate, and after meeting the standards, promote them to the Shushan world."

"The Shushan world will inevitably undergo comprehensive cultivation in the future."

"I plan that once there are more living beings in the Shushan world, I will spread the most basic cultivation method of drawing Qi to the world."

"This method won't be too exquisite, but it will definitely be popular enough to allow living beings with some talent to cultivate to the peak of Refining Essence into Qi."

"As for what comes after… either join Shushan or look at their own good fortune."

"If there really are geniuses who deduce subsequent other methods themselves and open their own sects, I will also support them."

"Of course, the premise is that in the Shushan world, only Shushan is allowed to exist as a force that transcends everything."

"Wanting to become a supreme world, one sect in the Shushan world is not enough, just like the hundred schools of thought contending in the cultivation world of the past…"

Jiang Yan looked at the Heavenly Dao, who nodded, naturally understanding Jiang Yan's meaning.

It was nothing more than asking him to help when the time came and give some help for geniuses to have sudden enlightenment.

But the Heavenly Dao also knew what to do.

No matter how these sects developed, they would never exceed Shushan.

"In my expectation, Shushan will become the only cultivation holy land in the Shushan world, a cultivation treasure land that all living beings yearn for."

"Other sects will be like the nine great immortal sects and seventy-two mountains of the cultivation world in the past."

"Let the civilization of cultivation flourish again."

Understanding Jiang Yan's words, everyone felt shocked.

This plan, no matter how you look at it, is not something that can be realized in a few years, decades, or even hundreds of years.

Wanting to develop according to Jiang Yan's plan, conservatively estimated, it would take thousands or tens of thousands of years.

But…

Cultivators themselves don't lack time.

"Teyvat countries will definitely cooperate with Shushan's plan!"

Ningguang took the lead in representing Teyvat, and Theresa on the side also nodded repeatedly.

"The Honkai world is the same!"

Jiang Yan nodded with a smile and added:

"These are all things for the future. At the moment, the most important thing for you is to achieve excellent results in the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament and the subsequent World Competition."

"Besides that, nothing else is important."

"The demon clans will be attentive to the plan of collecting worlds."

Everyone nodded, and Jiang Yan looked at Himeko and the others:

"Regarding the resurrected Kallen and Fu Hua, I also know. Their talent is not bad, especially Fu Hua."

"Once she cultivates, she will probably reach Refining Spirit into Void very quickly."

"Afterward, bring them over, pass the Heart-Questioning Array, and join Shushan."

"Besides that, there is the Sumeru side."

Jiang Yan looked at Tighnari and the others, instantly making everyone feel guilty.

"Although you have caused quite a few killings in Sumeru, in essence, you didn't kill innocent people, so I won't say much."

"As for your desire to recommend… wait until the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament ends."

"Their strength is relatively weak. With the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament imminent, even if they join Shushan to cultivate, there won't be any great progress in the short term."

"This Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament is the focus of all Shushan beings. Everyone participating must show enough talent."

"Plus those demon clans are also watching, so they should wait until after the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament."

Tighnari and the others nodded regretfully, suddenly feeling that after having so many myriad-race beings, it wasn't as comfortable as before.

However…

This didn't matter.

The vast Shushan world, if there was only Shushan, it wouldn't be interesting.

Moreover, demon clans are straightforward. Although they often engage in deceit, they ultimately respect strength.

As long as you make them convinced, you don't have to worry about any problems.

"The other problem is the subsequent Apprentice Recruitment Ceremony."

Hearing Jiang Yan talk about this, everyone perked up.

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Yan said slowly:

"For this Apprentice Recruitment Ceremony, there won't be any special requirements for the number of people."

"As long as you have mid-grade spiritual roots and above talent and pass the Heart-Questioning Array, you can be admitted to Shushan."

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"After this time, the plans just mentioned can also be started."

"I will pass down the basic Qi-refining method. In the future, even if more new worlds join."

"There won't be another separate Apprentice Recruitment Ceremony. From now on, the Apprentice Recruitment Ceremony and the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament will be fixed, once every hundred years."

"The time will be set for one month before the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament."

"If you encounter geniuses, you can also make exceptions for recommendations."

"Besides that…"

Jiang Yan paused and looked at Zhongli and the others.

His gaze was suddenly slightly playful, and Jiang Yan said softly:

"Peak Master Zhongli, regarding cultivation, you should probably understand quite a bit by now."

Zhongli was stunned, vaguely understanding Jiang Yan's meaning, gave a bitter smile, and shook his head:

"Ultimately, counting the two years in the Demon-Locking Tower, I have only been cultivating for two and a half years."

"I can only say I have a little understanding; compared to true cultivators, I am still far behind."

Jiang Yan saw Zhongli trying to push it away again and said helplessly:

"You can't say it like that. Although you are still lacking in cultivation common sense, your cultivation and combat style have already been quite accomplished."

"So… Peak Master Zhongli, you should also prepare to take in some apprentices."

Sure enough.

Hearing Jiang Yan's words, Zhongli and Venti couldn't help but feel a bit melancholy.

Taking apprentices is also something a peak master elder should do.

But…

If I don't even understand it myself, wouldn't teaching others be even more outrageous?