While the high-level Soul Master Academy Battle Competition's Liyue selection matches were in full swing, the Jade Star did not watch the battles with the other Seven Stars. Instead, he followed Zhongli like a student.
He was eager to learn how Zhongli would solve the land and population housing issues.
Especially without expanding the land.
"So this is how it's solved? Amazing!"
The Jade Star stared at the scene before him, feeling as if his brain had short-circuited, his CPU fried.
Is this the method of a god?
"This is the Celestial Realm technique, a subspace attached to Liyue's space, similar in principle to storage soul tools," Zhongli explained in a way the Jade Star could understand.
By constructing more "Celestial Realms" in Liyue and setting up portals, one could enter these realms by stepping into the portals and exit using the same method.
This way, although Liyue's land area didn't expand, the housing issue could still be resolved.
The Jade Star scratched his head. In front of Zhongli, he felt no different from a rookie.
Once the Celestial Realm technique was implemented, it would completely solve the problems he had struggled with.
He was just a Soul Master with a bit of strength, with little progress in cultivation. Thus, he inherited the family business, became a merchant, and eventually a wealthy one.
"So that's how it is. As expected of the Martial God!"
The Jade Star was somewhat familiar with storage soul tools, though he was less skilled in their craftsmanship.
But that didn't hinder his understanding of the Celestial Realm's wonders.
Zhongli glanced at the Jade Star, as if remembering something, his amber eyes flashing with a hint of golden light, real golden light.
"Jade Star, have you ever thought about cultivation?"
Zhongli respected human choices. If the Jade Star had no desire to cultivate, forcing a cultivation method on him would be counterproductive.
Given his status, every action could easily lead to overinterpretation by others. It was better to make things clear.
Otherwise, someone might say, "The Martial God must have some profound meaning behind this…"
Hearing this, the Jade Star was stunned, his eyes widening as he looked at Zhongli in disbelief.
Cultivation?
He had dreamed of cultivation in his youth, but he knew his limits and realized he wasn't cut out for it, so he turned to business.
If anyone else had said this to him, he would have dismissed it, even thought they were mocking him.
But the one saying this was the Martial God!
"Martial God, becoming a strong Soul Master was my childhood dream. Now, I've become a strong merchant, with significant achievements in the construction industry, but…"
Here, the Jade Star paused, then continued, "But becoming a powerful Soul Master is still a dream of mine…"
For someone like him, a "cultivation failure," becoming a strong Soul Master would be difficult even for a god, right?
If that's the case, it's fine not to become a strong Soul Master, right?
One must know when to compromise, especially as an adult.
As a merchant with a lower status on the continent, before coming to Liyue, they only appeared prosperous on the surface, but in reality, they were constantly constrained.
Hearing this, Zhongli nodded, then said, "In that case, today I shall bestow upon you a cultivation method."
"May you fulfill your childhood dream and become a strong Soul Master."
"???"
The Jade Star was stunned. The Martial God was passing down a cultivation method?
Even though he had become one of Liyue's Seven Stars, a figure of prominence across the entire Douluo Continent, at this moment, he stood frozen like a puppet.
A hint of mist appeared in his eyes before he snapped back to reality.
"Thank you, Martial God!"
As if remembering something, the Jade Star quickly asked, "Martial God, could my daughter receive this cultivation method instead?"
"I'm forty-eight years old, and my daughter just completed her spirit awakening a few days ago. She's a genius with innate level nine talent. So… I was wondering…"
The Jade Star knew this request was somewhat "presumptuous" and even a bit disrespectful, but for the sake of his talented daughter, he was willing to take the risk.
As he spoke, Zhongli waved his hand.
Seeing this, the Jade Star's eyes flashed with disappointment. So… it's not possible after all?
"It's fine. You may pass this cultivation method to your descendants or the next Jade Star."
The rotation of the Seven Stars was inevitable.
But the rotation wasn't simple; it required the approval of at least three other Seven Stars to pass on the position.
"Huh?"The Jade Star was stunned again. Was Zhongli's wave not a refusal, but a gesture to say no more was needed?
"Thank you for your generosity, Martial God!"
Once he realized this, the Jade Star quickly bowed in gratitude.
In Liyue, kneeling was not customary, this was a rule set by Zhongli.
"Hehe, it's fine if I can't fulfill my dream. My daughter can take over."
"The next Jade Star? She's quite interested in the construction industry too. Perhaps…"
Thinking this, the Jade Star felt refreshed!
He might not be the only one to receive a cultivation method from the Martial God, but he was likely the first. What an honor!
Zhongli tapped the Jade Star's forehead, and a flash of amber light disappeared. Instantly, numerous cultivation methods appeared in the Jade Star's mind.
Yes, numerous, not just one.
These cultivation methods were Zhongli's modified versions of the Profound Sky Record. The Profound Sky Record wasn't without merit, but after Zhongli's modifications, aside from the framework, it had become "unrecognizable."
Internal energy?
What internal energy?
Wasn't it elemental energy that was cultivated?
Absorbing elemental energy from the natural environment to strengthen the body, master corresponding elements, and awaken elemental combat skills and elemental bursts.
As for the accompanying techniques, eye techniques, and movement techniques, they were also heavily modified…
Jade Hands, Purple Demon Eyes, Ghost Shadow Steps, Crane Control, and Dragon Subduing?
"Those who cultivate this method will almost always follow different paths, determined by the type of elemental energy they absorb."
"The accompanying elemental combat skills will also change, depending on the type of elemental energy absorbed."
"Human bodies are frail, though they possess infinite potential. At the beginning of cultivation, it's best to find the most suitable elemental energy and cultivate a single type."
Zhongli spoke without changing his expression.
The merit of the Mysterious Heavenly Treasure lay in its framework. Building an elemental energy system on this framework was effortless.
Hearing this, the Jade Star felt a bit dazed.
The same cultivation method, but different effects depending on the cultivator?
Even cultivating the same elemental energy would result in different elemental combat skills and bursts?
How is this method so miraculous?
The Jade Star didn't know that compared to true Vision holders, the elemental energy cultivation system was slightly slower.
Visions were external magical organs, and in rare cases, even Visions could become unusable.