I, Who Hate Marine So Much, Have Become A Future Nika?

Chapter 281: Heavenly Dipper Purple Qi

On the twenty-first day of Heavenly Heart's teachings, while the mist in the Shattered Star Lake dojo had not yet dissipated, Perfected Being Tao Juran's figure appeared before Zhong Cang.

With a strange expression on his face, he scrutinized Zhong Cang for a long time.

Such a gaze made Zhong Cang feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"What's wrong, senior brother? Did I do something wrong?"

"There's nothing wrong, I'm just looking at the future founder of the Dao," Tao Juran replied.

"What do you mean?"

"It means that your Heavenly Heart has now been regarded by the cultivators of our North Abyss Region as a divine technique equivalent to the Foundation Building Pill, or even better."

"As the one who developed the Heavenly Heart, you are also known as the founder of the Gold Core. Now, your reputation in the North Abyss Region and the Cloud Dream Heavenly Domain is even higher than our sect leader."

"Oh."

Seeing Zhong Cang's indifferent expression, Tao Juran was somewhat taken aback and asked, "Aren't you happy?"

"I am to some extent, but fame cannot grant me immortality. It is of little use," Zhong Cang replied.

"..."

This time, it was Tao Juran who didn't know what to say.

And just as he fell silent, Zhong Cang spoke up.

"Senior brother, did you call me here just to tell me this?"

"That's not the case."

Tao Juran put away his playful smile and got down to business.

"Our negotiations with the other major Dao Sects have ended early... because of you."

This time, without Tao Juran having to explain, Zhong Cang pondered for a moment and understood the reason.

"The Heavenly Heart?"

"Yes, I originally wanted the disciples who have learned the Heavenly Heart to show off their skills in front of those true inheritances and gather resources. But now it seems that my vision was too narrow. Once the news of the Heavenly Heart breaking through the Foundation Building Stage and reaching the Gold Core spread, the Foundation Building cultivators within the sect, the independent cultivators outside, and several other Great Dao sects have all gone crazy."

"In these past few days, countless Foundation Building cultivators have begged to join our Cloud Firmament Sect."

"And those sects have even made offers, saying that as long as you are willing to share the Heavenly Heart technique, they are willing to offer great profits. What is your opinion, junior brother?"

Naturally, Zhong Cang had no reason to hesitate about this.

"I will listen to the sect's decision."

"Hahaha, junior brother is righteous. During this period, I will trouble you with teaching the Heavenly Heart," Tao Juran said.

Teaching the Heavenly Heart required Zhong Cang to play the heavenly music.

If he only wanted to spread the teachings, Zhong Cang had a more convenient method - fully activate the residual sound resonance, which would allow the heavenly music to be played once and benefit him for a lifetime.

However, Zhong Cang had no reason to do so.

After all, those seeking the technique were the external Foundation Building cultivators, not Zhong Cang. It was they who came to him, and it was they who would be exhausted, not Zhong Cang.

Moreover, letting them come would also make it appear as if the technique was not easily passed on, elevating Zhong Cang's status alongside the Heavenly Heart.

Not to mention, by teaching within the sect, Zhong Cang could also gather a large number of resources.

Zhong Cang naturally wouldn't ruin something that was beneficial to him and had no harm.

And the sect... also didn't want to.

The gathering of a large number of Foundation Building cultivators would gradually turn the Cloud Firmament Sect in the northern region into a Sacred Land for the Foundation Building Stage, which would drive the development of the Cloud Firmament Sect and expand its influence.

Therefore, the Cloud Firmament Sect not only wouldn't release a more convenient method of imprinting the Heavenly Heart, but would also make every effort to suppress it, ensuring that the Heavenly Heart could only be transmitted within the Cloud Firmament Sect.

"When the Buddha sent Tripitaka on a long journey to the Thunderclap Monastery in the Western Heaven to seek the Dharma, instead of granting it directly, there must be a reason behind it!"

...

As Zhong Cang sighed and finished speaking, Tao, the Perfected Being, did not leave but brought up the matter of rewarding Zhong Cang.

"What do you want?"

"This time, you have made a great contribution to the sect. According to the instructions of the master and the ancestors, you can make three requests to the sect... anything is possible, as long as the sect can fulfill it, they will fully assist you."

This was within Zhong Cang's expectations.

A large sect must pay attention to appropriate punishment and reward. Zhong Cang has made such a great contribution, so not rewarding him would be unacceptable and would make Zhong Cang and even other outstanding disciples feel cold-hearted.

In the future, if Zhong Cang or other outstanding disciples comprehend new techniques, there is a high possibility that they will keep them hidden and not reveal them at all.

This is not what the sect wants.

Therefore, the sect must reward and reward generously to stimulate the disciples' motivation.

Perceiving the sect's intentions, Zhong Cang naturally did not hesitate to think about how to request rewards.

"I want Heavenly Dipper Qi, the highest level!"

For Zhong Cang at this moment, his methods are sufficient and his foundation is solid. The only problem is that his cultivation level is too low.

The low cultivation level has already limited Zhong Cang, so he needs to quickly reach Core Formation.

And the prerequisite for Core Formation is a Grandmaster-level technique, of which Zhong Cang already has several.

The only thing he lacks is Heavenly Dipper Qi.

Now, this step will be completed by the sect for him.

The sect also supports Zhong Cang's desire to reach Core Formation, so Tao Juran said without hesitation, "You don't need to say it, the sect will also make every effort to find Heavenly Dipper Qi for you."

However, this statement did not satisfy Zhong Cang.

...

"Not only our Cloud Firmament Sect, but when the sect master and other Dao Sects officially form an alliance, they should include the search for Heavenly Dipper Qi. Let other Dao Sects and the Dragon Race help me find the top-notch aura."

Obviously, the sect has gained a lot from the Heavenly Heart teachings, and the higher-ups of the sect said that as long as he makes a request, they will do their best to fulfill it. This statement is not empty talk.

(End of this chapter)

Hmm... it is also related to Zhong Cang's extraordinary talent.

"Yes, I plan to create a spectacle... I want to turn my own Daoist temple into a mobile floating city. This requires the sect to mobilize formation masters, talisman masters, artifact refiners, and puppet masters to assist me. Of course, the sect only needs to allocate some manpower, and as for resources, I will collect them myself."

After saying this, Tao Juran looked at Zhong Cang again and asked, "Is there anything else you need?"

"Raise my cultivation to Foundation Building, then build the eight floating cities. That will keep me busy for a while. As for the last matter, let's talk about it when I reach Gold Core."

As for only making two requests, Zhong Cang has not yet figured out what he ultimately wants, so he can only put it aside for now.

However, before Zhong Cang could explain, Tao Juran nodded in agreement.

After a few breaths, he opened his eyes.

This request is too high, and Tao Juran did not immediately agree. Instead, he closed his eyes and contacted the sect master.

"The master has agreed, and according to him, there is the most top-notch aura called Heavenly Dipper Purple Qi in the Four Seas Pavilion. It is invaluable, and the sect will spare no effort to obtain it for you."

"Alright."

Afraid that the sect would not agree, Zhong Cang wanted to say that this floating city is not only for himself but also to enhance the sect's strength.

"..."

In this way, through casual conversation, Zhong Cang reached a cooperative relationship with the sect.

Faced with someone who is almost destined to become powerful, there are not many people willing to offend him.