Chapter 587

Chapter 587: A New Cultivation System

“Master, is this the Nine Cauldrons?”

Within Canglan City, Yi Tianxing, Taotie, Li Ruoyu, and others stood deep underground. Dragon veins spanned the vast expanse, the immense terrestrial energies pervading the entire Canglan Immortal Domain like the rivers returning to the ocean, flowing into the heart of Canglan City.

A Celestial Cauldron, intricately carved with birds, beasts, insects, fish, mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and myriad living beings, hovered within the dragon energies. Mysterious phenomena blossomed one after another, and the sounds of countless voices chanting in worship seemed to resound right in their ears.

A vast tide of Virtue and Fortune billowed within the Celestial Cauldron.

Dao King’s eyes burned with fervor.

This was the Virtue and Fortune, the power of offerings, of an entire immortal domain.

Yi Tianxing had expended tremendous resources to finally forge this first Celestial Cauldron.

“Correct.”

Yi Tianxing nodded and said, “For now, I’ve only forged the first Celestial Cauldron. This cauldron alone is sufficient to suppress the fortunes of all living beings within the Canglan Immortal Domain and consolidate Virtue and Fortune for countless generations.”

He activated The Human Emperor’s Path Classics, merging his Divine Sense with the Celestial Cauldron instantly.

In that very moment, the countless sounds of chanting worship filled his mind, and he felt the entire Canglan Immortal Domain fall under his control. This capability bore some similarity to Ye Xu’s invincible domain.

“With just one Celestial Cauldron, my combat power already rivals that of a top-tier Heavenly Venerate. It seems that once all Nine Cauldrons are forged, achieving the status of a peak Great Celestial Lord is truly possible.”

Yi Tianxing was thinking.

This cultivation technique was nothing short of miraculous.

“Gentlemen.”

Yi Tianxing swept his gaze over the group and declared solemnly, “One of the Nine Cauldrons is complete. The remaining eight cauldrons must be forged in the shortest time possible.”

“When the Nine Cauldrons are complete, the Divine Empire will be established.”

“Alright!”

Taotie laughed heartily. “Daoist friend Yi, rest assured. It will be done within seven days at most.”

“In that case, let us all attend to our respective duties.”

Yi Tianxing parted ways with the group and arrived at the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

“Greetings, Master.”

“Speak.” Ye Xu said.

Yi Tianxing focused his thought, bowed, and presented a jade slip. “Inside this jade slip, this humble old man, along with Dao Ancestor Mu and Di Wuyou, has compiled the official positions for the Divine Empire.”

He regarded Dao King very highly.

Although this man’s strength was lacking, his skill in governance and administration was undoubtedly superior to his own.

Moreover, Dao King was both brave and strategic, knowing when to advance and when to retreat. If it weren’t for the ambition he occasionally displayed, he would be a perfect pawn.

Yi Tianxing began to articulate his thoughts leisurely.

“Tianxia establishes its foundation upon Virtue and Fortune. All aspects revolve around faith and the power of offerings. To that end, this humble old man, Di Wuyou, and Dao Ancestor Mu, utilizing The Human Emperor’s Path Classics and the Nine Cauldrons, have formulated a set of cultivation systems.”

“Oh?”

Ye Xu revealed a flicker of interest.

Yi Tianxing’s description was strikingly similar to the novel he had read in his previous life, regarding attaining divinity through incense offerings.

Was the so-called new cultivation system related to this?

"Officials of the Divine Empire may establish living temples within their jurisdictions," Yi Tianxing elaborated clearly, "drawing incense offerings from the mortal world. Their ability, character, and official rank would be assessed based on merit from all beings and the power of offerings received during worship."

"This way, lazy divine officials misusing authority or neglecting duties can be avoided."

"Power originates from all beings and must also serve all beings."

"Should one betray this original intent, that power would be lost."

Yi Tianxing gradually laid out his philosophy.

"It was also quite ingenious," Ye Xu commended.

Yi Tianxing cultivated The Human Emperor’s Path Classics, established the Nine Cauldrons to oversee all beings across the Nine Regions, and managed the Virtue and Fortune. Any official who cultivated merit or fortune could not escape his binding.

As long as Yi Tianxing adhered to his original purpose and Tianxia was not toppled by external forces, chaos would not arise.

This was something Yi Tianxing absolutely could achieve.

He was the human ancestor.

"Hahaha…" Ye Xu applauded with admiration, "Old Yi, this idea of yours was nothing short of divine inspiration."

"The divine officials’ power and strength come from the multitude. Should they betray, the backlash from the masses would be horrific. Simply brilliant!"

"My thanks for your praise, Master."

Yi Tianxing looked thrilled.

His plan gaining the Master’s recognition was a tremendous honor.

Furthermore, he could utilize Ye Xu’s power to implement these reforms.

"Old Yi, this cultivation method is entirely different from the immortal court’s path," Ye Xu said, a slight curve on his lips. "This counts as a new cultivation system."

"In my view, it should be called the Path of Offerings."

"Born from Virtue and Fortune, yet unconstrained by it, truly centered on the multitude."

Ye Xu’s gaze turned profound.

Once Yi Tianxing’s reforms succeeded, immortals, buddhas, and deities would no longer stand aloof. They would be no different from the masses!

"The Path of Offerings…"

Yi Tianxing murmured softly.

He seemed to glimpse a grand prospect, scenes of the future unfolding in his mind.

"If someday Tianxia unifies the Hongmeng Dao Realm, solidifying the very foundation of the Path of Offerings, peace would reign across the world, and all living beings would find true contentment."

Ye Xu shook his head slowly.

Yi Tianxing’s aspiration was extremely hard to realize.

Human desire knows no bounds.

While the Path of Offerings had advantages, it differed from the mainstream cultivation methods.

Understand this:

The Path of Offerings must remain bound to the framework of the Divine Empire.

Restricted by all beings.

Where there are restrictions, there are those who break them.

But that is a story for later.

Regardless, the ruling method of the Tianxia Dynasty was exceptionally stable.

In one phrase—it put the people first.

Ye Xu continued reviewing the jade slip.

Divine officials were ranked across nine grades.

Six ministries had been established, and so on.

This bore considerable resemblance to the ancient dynasties Ye Xu had experienced in his previous life.

Ye Xu had no major objections.

"Old Yi, there’s another obvious flaw in the Path of Offerings," Ye Xu’s eyes flickered slightly. "That’s the fact that ambitious individuals wouldn’t resign themselves to being bound by it."

"People like Li Ruoyu and Taotie wouldn’t take this path, placing themselves under your jurisdiction."

"This old man understands."

Yi Tianxing’s expression remained calm.

He had long considered this point.

Truly ambitious individuals—how could they ever accept being restrained by all beings?

"There’s another issue," Ye Xu continued. "What if one day, someone appears who possesses greater ability and higher virtue than you? Someone revered throughout the ages, who draws away the merit from all beings? How would you handle that?"

"That would be a blessing for all beings."

Yi Tianxing smiled happily.

"If such a talent truly appeared, this old man could find an early retirement and enjoy a life of ease."

"You’re quite content to step aside," Ye Xu remarked, shaking his head with a chuckle.

Those who hold power without becoming intoxicated by it, maintaining their original intent, are the rarest breed.

And Yi Tianxing epitomized such a person, serving as its perfect representative.

Throughout his life, he had toiled tirelessly for postnatal beings, overcame numerous difficulties during the Great Calamity in the Immortal Realm, and now sought to establish a peaceful era in the Hongmeng Dao Realm.

From beginning to end, he had rarely considered his own interests.

Ye Xu felt inexplicably moved.

"Ah, I have one more matter to report to you, Master," Yi Tianxing said.

"Li Ruoyu informed me that disciples of the Haotian lineage have been sighted in Canglan City. Should we dispatch people to suppress them immediately?"

"Unnecessary," Ye Xu replied lightly.

"Just a couple of small, probing minnows. Leave them be for now."

"We’ll wait a little longer."

"At the national founding ceremony of Tianxia, these shadowy figures will all reveal their true forms. When the time comes, we shall net them all at once and make an example of them."

"Your foresight is profound, Master. This old man admires it greatly," Yi Tianxing said.

"……"

Ye Xu rolled his eyes. "Old Yi, you’re not cut out for flattery. Say less of that kind of stuff in the future; it makes even me cringe."

"……"

Yi Tianxing was momentarily stunned.

His phrasing might have been stiff, but he genuinely meant the words he spoke.

"See to your duties," Ye Xu said, waving his sleeve dismissively.

"This old man takes his leave."

Yi Tianxing withdrew.