Mysterious mirror hanging high

"I don't know."

Jing Yu asked, "Since Xiao Tianjun mentioned the opportunity to achieve Divine Transformation, Xuan Jing is quite puzzled. Could it be that after you take control of the Immortal Continent, you will really allow cultivators like us to achieve Divine Transformation?"

"What's there to question?"

Xiao Guanying said as a matter of course, "When this great calamity of the Immortal Continent occurred, and what it was about, is completely unknown... But as the saying goes, no matter how things change, they still remain essentially the same. It's nothing more than the high cultivators of the Immortal Continent resisting the calamity."

"In the face of a catastrophe capable of destroying the world, let alone Qi training or foundation building... even a Golden Core True Master or a Nascent Soul True Lord would probably be of limited use."

"Only the Divine Transformation cultivators are the most important force to resist the catastrophe."

"If I unify the Immortal Continent and take control of the world, I will naturally devote myself to cultivating geniuses with the potential to become gods, and help them achieve this before the great catastrophe. This is the only way for the Immortal Continent to survive the great catastrophe."

Xiao Guanying sneered, "Why do I tolerate and forgive you again and again? Isn't it because I think you have the potential to become gods and increase your power to withstand disasters?"

"This is exactly why I am seeking out the best talents in the world."

"It's a shame... some geniuses have talent but don't know how to appreciate it. If they get into danger, it's their own fault. This isn't my fault... I just hope those involved understand the bigger picture."

Xiao Guanying's words were suggestive, but Jing Yu didn't know what they meant at the moment. He was silent for a long time, then suddenly said:

"What about the cultivators who don't have the necessary qualifications?"

Xiao Guanying said calmly, "It is important for people to know themselves. They should naturally put themselves in the right place."

"[Qian Gang] The so-called Heavenly Dao has its own rules and laws. Since I have set the rules, the lower cultivators must naturally abide by them. This is what it means for everyone to do their job."

Xiao Guanying said with deep sorrow, "Are there not many mediocre people in this world of immortal cultivation who rely on their family background and the teachings of their masters to wantonly squander their spiritual resources?"

"[Dai Kefu] of the [Underworld Dao] in Penglai Zhongzhou is the son of the [Underworld Dao Master] and has been raised surrounded by natural resources and treasures since childhood... To be fair, his cultivation aptitude is only average, yet he enjoys the best cultivation resources and guidance from the Underworld Dao. He even managed to achieve mid- to upper-grade Dancheng aptitude by forcefully reaching the level of Golden Purple Dancheng."

"Later, his potential was finally exhausted, and he showed weakness when forming his infant. In the end, he could only form five acupoints. He was not as many as the acupoints formed by the infant of a top-grade Jindan cultivator like [True Lord Xuan Ce]."

"If the [Underworld Dao] had used the spiritual resources it had used to cultivate Dai Kefu over the years to cultivate [True Lord Xuan Ce], and Yun Xuan Ce's golden elixir had successfully reached a golden-purple state, coupled with his extraordinary aptitude for understanding, he might have had a chance to develop an eight-orifice or even nine-orifice Nascent Soul."

"Don't you think this is a waste?"

Jing Yu partially agreed with Xiao Guanying's words, but he felt something was amiss, so he asked, "Then how does Xiao Tianjun plan to distribute the spiritual resources of the world?"

Xiao Guanying smiled and said, "That's simple. Every territory under the control of Heaven has a [Immortal Promotion Department] to oversee the promotion and advancement of immortal cultivators within that territory."

"The spiritual resources for cultivation are allocated according to the spiritual roots and comprehension. Those with exceptional aptitude will have abundant spiritual resources and focus on cultivation; those with average aptitude will practice the various arts of cultivation and hone their skills."

"And those with inferior qualifications? They were sent to mine, farm, and open up remote areas."

"If someone possesses the [Innate Dao Body], they will be dealt with separately and assigned duties according to the function of their Innate Dao Body."

"From now on, the world of immortal cultivation will not consider one's background, but only one's aptitude and understanding... The capable will rise, and the inferior will fall. If all cultivators in the world follow the rules, then the world will be stable."

Jing Yu's expression changed, and he said quietly, "Xiao Tianjun, don't forget that the fate of all beings in this world is uncertain, and the strangeness of their fate is beyond the imagination of ordinary people. There are many examples in the history of Xianzhou where even the worst cultivators with no-grade spiritual roots have achieved great success in the immortal path."

"There won't be any more."

Xiao Guanying said leisurely, "The spiritual resources consumed by those people in cultivation are truly enormous. If they were saved, how many true geniuses could they support? From the perspective of the whole world, it's a pure waste."

"When I truly ascend to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, all cultivators will naturally put themselves in the right place. Each aptitude will determine the opportunity. This is their destiny."

"From then on, their fate was determined."

"I hate uncertainty, and there shouldn't be any uncertainty in this world...it would hinder the operation of the laws and principles of heaven."

Jing Yu frowned. He finally understood what was wrong and thought to himself, "Xiao Guanying's move may seem to break the monopoly of the aristocratic families and sects, but isn't it going to the other extreme?"

"A person's path of cultivation is completely determined by their aptitude and understanding. No other variables are allowed. Isn't this a form of [bloodline theory]..."

In his opinion, the fate of the cultivators under Xiao Guanying's rule was almost determined from the moment their spiritual roots were detected... or even from birth. The realm of cultivation and status they would achieve in this life were all planned out by the [Heavenly Principles] formulated by Xiao Guanying.

Xiao Guanying probably even wanted to arrange exactly how much spiritual rice each cultivator should eat in his lifetime!

So he said:

"Xiao Tianjun, what you just said about the new [Qian Gang] Dao theory is indeed refreshing, but isn't it said that [Qian Gang] is so vast that it must embrace all rivers? If that's the case, why can't it tolerate those with inferior qualifications seeking immortality?"

Xiao Guanying said calmly, "The achievements of the Tianjiao on the path to enlightenment can enrich the foundation of our Immortal Continent. [Qian Gang] will naturally be tolerant."

"Why has the [Penglai Holy Land] maintained its position as the foremost Taoist sect in Penglai for the past 20,000 years? It's because the ancestors who ascended from Penglai Mountain to the upper realms have been sending various [Secret Realms and Caves] to the lower realms. Only those who are truly disciples of Penglai and use secret methods to obtain the treasures and secret teachings within them."

"The Divine Cauldron Immortal Dynasty has always been alive and kicking, and this is also the case. Furthermore, since the first generation of the Divine Cauldron Immortal Emperor ascended early enough, his cultivation is likely far stronger than that of the [Penglai Celestial Monarch], and the quality of the Cave Heaven Secret Realm he can send is also higher."

“If it weren’t for the tacit agreement of the various Heavenly Sovereigns in this world to suppress the Divine Cauldron cultivator to death in the cave heaven, I’m afraid the Divine Cauldron Immortal Dynasty would have been restored long ago.”

"The pride of the Immortal Continent, especially those of the righteous, often come with families. After ascending, they often still care about their children and grandchildren in the lower realms. After gaining a foothold in the upper realms, they will spend a lot of money to send many treasures to the Immortal Continent."

"But for those with inferior talents, wasting spiritual resources for cultivation is simply a waste. Ultimately, they will achieve nothing. Why bother with this? This is unacceptable to the [Qian Gang]!"

Jing Yu sighed. He finally understood what Xiao Guanying was thinking.

In Xiao Guanying's view, whatever talented and outstanding people do is right. Although these people may be superior to Xiao Guanying, if they achieve something in the future, they can also give back to the Heavenly Dao and the Immortal Continent.

As for those with inferior qualifications? They are not considered human beings in Xiao Guanying's eyes.