The Master of All-Heavens Systems

Chapter 74: Establishing the Foundation in the Main World

"After a thousand years away from the sect, it's heartening to see Cangwu Mountain thriving with talents. You've managed things well."The Green Lotus clone glanced around the plaza, nodding appreciatively at Qin Muyu and the others."We don't deserve the Patriarch's praise. We've only been diligent and cautious, never daring to slack off. Now that you've returned after achieving the Dao, Cangwu Mountain will truly flourish."Qin Muyu and the others were visibly thrilled by the Green Lotus clone's praise."The prosperity of the sect does not rely on my achievement of the Dao. The true path to enduring success lies in the excellence of the younger generation."The Green Lotus clone smiled and pulled Little Tingting closer, "Don't be afraid, Tingting. Come, greet these uncles and elders.""Greetings, uncles and elders."Little Tingting timidly greeted Qin Muyu and the others."We dare not accept such courtesy."Qin Muyu and the others quickly stepped aside, unsure of Little Tingting's relationship with the Patriarch and wary of overstepping their bounds."Patriarch, may I ask who this young girl is?" Qin Muyu asked."Her name is Jiang Ting. I brought her back from outside. She has exceptional talent, so I intend to keep her by my side and guide her in cultivation."The Green Lotus clone gently patted Little Tingting's head, smiling.Little Tingting squirmed a bit, feeling awkward despite knowing that this 'big brother' was the same as Li Yu."What?"Everyone was stunned. The Patriarch keeping her by his side for cultivation? Was she to be his disciple? What about her status..."She won't be my disciple. Her status will be equivalent to your disciples."Raising Little Tingting's status too high wasn't appropriate, so making her equal to Qin Muyu and the others' disciples would suffice."Understood!"Qin Muyu and the others breathed a sigh of relief. If Little Tingting had indeed become the Patriarch's disciple, they would have to greet this five or six-year-old as their senior every day."Find a place for me to stay. I will reside here on Cangwu Mountain from now on."The Green Lotus clone glanced at Cangwu Mountain and sighed, "After a thousand years, things have changed.""Yes, I'll make arrangements immediately!"Qin Muyu signaled to Yin Kangming, who quickly stood up and, with Li Yu and Yin Luo, prepared to find a residence for the Patriarch."Wait a moment!"The Green Lotus Patriarch suddenly called out to Li Yu, who was about to leave."Could it be..."The Patriarch's face lit up with joy as he looked at Li Yu, exclaiming, "I never expected such exceptional talent! Cangwu Mountain's prosperity is assured!""What? The Patriarch speaks so highly of him?""Who is this young man? A disciple of Yin Kangming? For the Patriarch to praise him so, he must be extraordinarily gifted!""Isn't that... Li Yu? The one known for being weak? He has such talent?"The Patriarch's praise directed all eyes to Li Yu."Heh, who says I have no strength now? I'm recognized as a prodigy. Envy me all you want!"Li Yu laughed inwardly at the murmurs around him.Well, praising oneself. Only someone as fond of showing off as Li Yu would do such a thing."Young man, would you like to cultivate under my guidance?"The Green Lotus Patriarch asked Li Yu with a smile.This was Li Yu's goal. Under the protection of the Patriarch, he would have great freedom and convenience in his actions."Um, I've already apprenticed. The Patriarch's favor is a great honor, but I can't..."Before Li Yu could finish, Yin Kangming interrupted, pushing him forward."Patriarch, this disciple of mine is exceptionally talented. Being under your guidance is a great blessing. Please take him under your wing.""Haha!"The Green Lotus clone chuckled, "I'm not taking your disciple away. There's no need to emphasize that. Fine, he will follow me from now on."Yin Kangming blushed, laughed awkwardly, and dared not speak further."Wonderful! Wonderful!"Yin Luo clapped excitedly."Thank you, Patriarch!"Having achieved his goal, Li Yu was secretly delighted.After everyone dispersed, Li Yu and the Green Lotus clone, along with Little Tingting, went to the residence prepared for them by Cangwu Academy.This was a high peak within the Cangwu Mountain range, named Wangchuan Peak. It was once the retreat of Wangchuan Gong, and thus bore his name.Because Li Yu had the Green Lotus clone pose as a disciple of Wangchuan Gong, Cangwu Academy chose this place for their residence.The so-called Wangchuan lineage was entirely fabricated by Li Yu. Since the lineage was nearly extinct, it was the easiest to impersonate without fear of being exposed.Though the lineage had no successors, the residences were still pristine and well-maintained by the protective formations."This will do for now."Li Yu glanced at the residences on Wangchuan Peak, nodded, and entered with Little Tingting.Li Yu and Little Tingting settled in on Wangchuan Peak.With the Green Lotus Patriarch's status, no one in Cangwu Mountain would dare to neglect Li Yu and Little Tingting.Li Yu didn't care much himself; anyone who dared to provoke him would be dealt with harshly. Now that Little Tingting had this status, she was practically a little princess of Cangwu Mountain. No one would dare to mess with her."For now, the foundation in the main world is established. With the Green Lotus clone, I can control Cangwu Academy from the top. Yin Kangming can handle the details. This makes the foundation unshakable."With the mall space developed and a foothold in the main world, Li Yu finally had some stability after all this effort."But... there's something off about this main world. Whether it's the Green Lotus Imperial Weapon achieving the Dao so mysteriously, the unique cultivation techniques that harness the power of heaven and earth, or even the geographical structure of the entire world, things seem strange.""I still lack sufficient information. The Ten Holy Lands of Confucianism, the Nine Heavens of Daoism, and the great temples of Buddhism, along with the demonic forces, surely hold many records. It seems I need to find a way to gather all this data.""When a supreme grandmaster achieves the Dao, all factions will come to congratulate them. This time, with the Green Lotus Patriarch's return, Cangwu Academy will surely prepare for a grand celebration. At that time...""Young man, I'll bestow you with a fortuitous opportunity!"Li Yu laughed to himself.