If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 1008 I Just Want to Show Off
"What energy level? What does primordial energy refer to?" Dou Gengyan asked in confusion.

Even a top student like her, who graduated from a prestigious 985 university, had never heard of "energy level".

She could understand the meaning of "original energy," but she didn't understand what Xiaoyu specifically meant.

Xiaoyu asked, "Is the natural spiritual energy you absorb the same as the magical power within your body?"

Dou Gengyan said, "Of course it's different. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth has been refined into magical power, which is my cultivation level."

Xiao Yu said, "The source of a cultivator's power is the spiritual energy of heaven and earth that transforms into the natural energy of the world."

Energy level is the level of magical power, like a staircase, with each level higher than the last.

The highest level is the innate Qi.

When Pangu separated heaven and earth, the Dao arose from nothingness and became one Qi.

From chaos arose the primordial Qi, which then gave rise to two, three, and all things, gradually descending in rank.

Each time, as high-energy gas differentiates into more 'primordial gas', the energy level decreases.

Humans are essentially just a wisp of air.

This wisp of air contains both pure and impure air. By expelling the impure air, the body becomes light and airy, allowing one to ascend to heaven and become an immortal.

The upgrade of an immortal is the energy level leap of this wisp of energy.

If one can return to the state of primordial Qi, one can attain the Great Luo Realm.

At first, Dou Gengyan listened attentively, feeling curious and gaining some insights.

Hearing the end, she couldn't help but chuckle, "Heh, you've never seen the Celestial Immortal Technique, and your understanding of the Great Luo Path is entirely based on conjecture."

The requirement for true qi in attaining the Great Luo realm is not high. According to your theory of energy levels, it is not about how high the energy level is, but about the purity of the qi.

High energy level is useless; the key lies in purity and clarity.

As you yourself said, when cultivators refine their Qi, they are emptying the turbid Qi from their bodies and replacing it with the pure Qi from the heavens.

That statement is correct.

You haven't seen the Celestial Immortal Technique, but the True Immortal Technique should have revealed quite a bit through interrogation.

You've summed up the essence of a true immortal in just one simple sentence.

But you also said that the primordial Qi gives rise to two, two gives rise to three, and three gives rise to all things.

Clearly, the primordial Qi, and even the subsequent differentiations of 'two,' 'three,' and even 'four,' all include turbid Qi, that is, various kinds of earthly evil Qi.

To become an immortal, one must expel all impurities.

It can synthesize the highest level of primordial Qi, but it inevitably involves the addition of turbid Qi.

Within the primordial Qi, the pure and turbid Qi must achieve a balance in both quality and quantity.

Isn't this contradictory?

"The road is a long way to go, and I will go up and down to find out."

Xiao Yu sighed, "I am only 'in the process of' creating the Celestial Immortal Technique, not that I have already successfully created it."

However, I am confident that my "Wind and Water Refining Divine Skill" is no worse than the Celestial Immortal Method.

I don't know what the final result of upgrading the primordial energy will be right now.

At least the direction has been determined, and progress is going relatively smoothly so far.

Dou Gengyan nodded slightly and said, "Ten years ago, I would have advised you to save the 'water in your cup'."

Now you have become an immortal, though it was through unorthodox means, you have ultimately attained an immortal body and immortal lifespan.

The path to enlightenment is too ethereal and unattainable.

A good practice is one that can continuously increase one's spiritual abilities.

Finding the right direction to move forward is even more valuable.

Xiaoyu laughed and said, "Back then, you were a perfectionist, always striving for the highest and best, and never willing to compromise."

In pursuit of his goals, he even endured deep-seated hatred and refused to practice martial arts.

In just ten short years, he has given up the path to immortality and the opportunity to attain the Great Luo realm.

"I'm not even as good as you. Look at me, I'm still waiting for the Heavenly Immortal's Method, stubbornly refusing to form my core."

Dou Gengyan sneered, "No need to drag it out. With all that messy cultivation techniques and supernatural powers, you've already ruined your path to becoming a celestial being."

As I said before, the Great Luo Path lies in purity, and you have long since lost your purity.

After a pause, she sighed with a complicated expression, "If I had had a giant peach back then to enhance my physical constitution, I wouldn't have needed to wait; I would already be a celestial being by now."

Unfortunately, my innate talent and good fortune are insufficient, and I cannot force it.

Even if I am not a celestial being, I will still not give up my pursuit of the Great Dao.

Becoming a celestial being is just the beginning. If you don't reach the end, you're not much different from an earthly immortal.

Becoming an Earth Immortal is just the beginning; one can continue to climb higher.

Moreover, I not only cultivate the Xuanmen Earth Immortal Method, but I also practice Taoism and Buddhism, and I also cultivate the Sword Immortal Method.

Their future achievements may not necessarily be inferior to those of a Grand Immortal.

"Very good, still full of energy and fighting spirit." Xiaoyu nodded slightly with approval, saying, "The path of the Great Dao is often lonely. I'm really afraid that hundreds of years from now, you will only be able to stand at the foot of the mountain, looking up at me on the mountaintop, bathed in the colorful sunset."

Sigh, just thinking about it makes me so lonely I feel cold!

Dou Gengyan's pretty face twisted, "You're still as arrogant and conceited as you were ten years ago, and you're very annoying."

"If you want to compete with me, you'd better reach the Core Formation stage first!"

Xiao Yu said, "I may not necessarily form a core. The 'Wind and Water Refinement Technique' does not require core formation."

"Tell me the truth, is my immortal technique inferior to that of a celestial being?"

Dou Gengyan carefully sensed the aura emanating from her, which was like the very essence of heaven and earth, and could not bring himself to say anything against his conscience.

"Just like immortal martial arts techniques, celestial immortal techniques also have different levels."

The Celestial Immortal Technique I cultivate primarily focuses on the power of the four elements: earth, water, wind, and fire, and is considered to be above average.

The "Wind and Water Refinement Technique" seems to be stronger than ordinary Celestial Immortal techniques in terms of cultivation.

However, even with a low level of Celestial Immortal cultivation, one can still achieve Dao integration.

Once one attains the Great Luo Realm, the situation will be different.

Xiao Yu said proudly, "Currently, it's just 'Mountains and Waters' refining the spirit. Later, I will definitely add the myriad beasts, and in the future, I may even be able to evolve into an innate spirit."

Dou Gengyan pondered and said, "If it's for the sake of the Great Dao, it's worth it to get involved and become the Grand Tutor of the Qin Dynasty."

However, it will be very difficult for you to subdue the Xianyang court and control the overall situation through your cultivation.

"Who says my reliance is merely a magical technique?"
I brought you to the Treasure Map Room so you could directly experience the profound heritage of the Qin Dynasty, or rather, the perks of being a Grand Tutor.

Xiao Yu's original form suddenly disintegrated, turning into a mass of "celestial energy," from which tiny specks of fluorescent light flew out.

The fluorescent light came to the opposite side of Dou Gengyan and turned into a series of landscape paintings.

After just one glance, Dou Gengyan, like Xiao Yu back then, became dazed and entered a state of sudden enlightenment.

Xiaoyu just watched quietly from the side.

After waiting for two full hours, Dou Gengyan finally let out a long sigh of relief, his eyes shining even brighter.

"As expected of the True Form Diagram, it lives up to its name. Each one is a divine tool for enlightenment."

"You can watch it a little longer," Xiaoyu said.

"I really want to see it, but I can't," Dou Gengyan said with a complicated expression. "They still belong to the tyrannical Qin. I want to rebel against Qin and cannot accept the favors of the tyrannical Qin."

She forcibly interrupted her epiphany after regaining her senses; it did not end naturally.

Xiao Yu nodded slightly and said, "Although you became an Earth Immortal quickly, you are not a complete novice. You still understand the basic principles."

"Don't talk to me like that again. You only arrived in China a year earlier than me," Dou Gengyan said unhappily.

Xiao Yu said, "Go ahead and look. I am now the Grand Tutor of Qin. I brought you here, so I will naturally bear the consequences. I can fully bear them."

"I didn't come to Xianyang to cultivate, and I'm not alone," Dou Gengyan sighed softly. "Alright, I'll take you to see some other places," Xiaoyu said.

Dou Gengyan shook his head and said, "No need. As soon as I saw you using the True Form Diagram to cultivate 'Mountain and Water Refining Spirit,' I understood why you came to Xianyang to become the Grand Tutor."

Xiaoyu thought for a moment and said, "We can skip other places, but the Qinling Mountains are still worth seeing."

"The First Emperor is dead, what's there to see in the Qinling Mountains?" Dou Gengyan asked.

"Come with me, I promise you won't be disappointed."

Xiao Yu's physical body remained in the Treasure Map Chamber to cultivate, while Tianpeng's spirit body left Xianyang with Dou Gengyan.

Qinling.

Dou Gengyan stood in the spot designated by Xiaoyu and waited for the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn.

"Roar~~" She vaguely heard a dragon's roar that made her soul tremble.

Then, with a loud clang, a two-meter-tall bronze cauldron landed on the mountainside opposite her.

An ancient, sacred, and magnificent aura wafted over us.

Her heart felt like it was on fire, her cheeks flushed red, and her body swayed. She wanted to kneel down in front of the cauldron on the spot.

Dou Gengyan steadied himself, closed his eyes, and began to circulate his profound inner energy.

A moment later, the boiling blood and emotions were forcibly calmed down.

Looking at the large, crimson cauldron, it is square, with dense dragon patterns outlined in simple lines on the top, and strange monster images carved on all four sides.

The cauldron contained a dense, liquid-like, earthy-yellow dragon aura.

It was mainly the aura of the Qin Dynasty that made her feel particularly uncomfortable.

Moreover, the dragon's energy seems to possess a strong spiritual quality.

Knowing she was a "traitor," they transformed into small dragons and roared silently at her.

"How was it?" Xiaoyu asked with a smug smile as she stood beside the cauldron.

"What kind of cauldron is this?" Dou Gengyan asked excitedly.

"As you thought, the number one divine artifact of China, the most coveted by all the feudal lords, is the Dragon-patterned Crimson Cauldron of the Nine Cauldrons of Yu the Great."

Xiao Yu patted the cauldron, his expression becoming increasingly smug, and laughed, "Am I amazing? Isn't this artifact enough to impress you and make you envious?"

Dou Gengyan stepped forward and touched the body of the cauldron, feeling truly shocked.

"A human artifact, and you're showing it off?"

"I can wield the number one divine artifact of the human race and show off my power. Aren't you envious?" Xiaoyu said.

Dou Gengyan was genuinely a little jealous, but she didn't show it on her face and said calmly, "At most, I'm just surprised by your absurdity."

But this great cauldron isn't yours, and it can't make you invincible, so what do I have to envy?

Xiao Yu revealed a playful smile and said, "If you take this cauldron to fight against Qianlong, you can get more than ten steps ahead of other Qianlong teams at the start."

Whoever obtains it has a very high chance of becoming a true dragon.

Dou Gengyan's eyes lit up. "You're going to give it to me?"

"You wish! Even if I gave it to you, you couldn't lift it. Try it and see."

Xiaoyu pointed to the bronze cauldron, indicating that she should lift it.

Dou Gengyan shook his head and said, "The cauldron is filled with the dragon energy of the tyrannical Qin Dynasty. I feel uncomfortable even when I get close to it, so how could I possibly lift it?"

"Look at me." Xiaoyu bent down, grabbed the tripod legs with both hands, and with a "haha" sound, lifted the tripod high on top.

Although her face was flushed and there were fine blue veins on her neck, she did not appear to be struggling.

Dou Gengyan was startled at first, then said, "As the Grand Tutor of the tyrannical Qin Dynasty, the dragon energy within the cauldron will certainly not resist you."

Xiao Yu shook his head and said, "The Nine Cauldrons bear the 'weight' of the dynasty. The dragon energy cannot increase its weight, nor can it decrease it."

She threw it forward with all her might, and the large cauldron landed heavily on the ground with a loud crash!

A loud crash created a large crater in the ground, and the mountain peaks trembled slightly.

Dou Gengyan was surprised again, "Could it be that you have reached the limit of strength with your physical body alone?"

"It's still a long way off. I've been secretly circulating my magic power," Xiaoyu said.

"How can a frail female immortal like you have such a strong physique?" Dou Gengyan asked.

"Should female immortals be born weak and delicate? I cultivate body-strengthening techniques and am strong enough to lift a cauldron, what's wrong with that?" Xiaoyu said.

Dou Gengyan said, "Female immortals generally have weaker endowments, and even if they cultivate body-tempering techniques, they will find it difficult to achieve great success."

Just like cultivating the Heavenly Immortal Technique requires immortal bones.

Advanced body-forging immortal techniques also require special physical constitutions to cultivate.

Generally speaking, female immortals are indeed less physically gifted.

For example, Xiaoyu.

She practiced the "Eight-Nine Mysterious Technique" for ten years, during which time she also revised and improved the technique many times.

But she lacked the indomitable spirit of Yang Jian or the Monkey King.

Even if you eat a giant peach, you still can't reach the dual poles of power and speed.

She is now strong enough to lift a cauldron, firstly because her cultivation has improved greatly in the past year, and secondly because the Heavenly Roc's spirit body is quite special.

"I was born with a sword-like spirit; how could my talent be weak?"

Xiao Yu raised her right hand and gently tapped the mouth of the cauldron. "Clang!"

A cloud of murky dust rose from the deep pit.

The Dragon-Patterned Crimson Cauldron sank deep into the mountain range, embedding itself in a large acupoint of the Ancestral Dragon's corpse.

"Now you know the weight of 'Grand Tutor Yu', right? I wield the Nine Tripods of Yu the Great, like a supreme general commanding a million soldiers; I possess hundreds of True Form Diagrams in the Treasure Map Chamber, like dozens of ministers forming a faction in the court."

Meng Zhenjun was never worried that the matter of 'Grand Tutor Yu' would recur after he left.

Once I agree to his request, no one can stop me, not even the Empress Dowager Zhao.

I have grasped the most core essence of the Qin Dynasty.

Those clowns are so arrogant, trying to pull strings for me or prevent me from becoming the Grand Tutor of Qin. They're so ignorant and short-sighted.

That is to say, I am currently focusing my mind on cultivation and am unwilling to waste my time and energy on court intrigues; otherwise, I could single-handedly defeat all the civil and military officials in the court.

She stayed in the Imperial Observatory for almost half a month, didn't even go out during the New Year, and never even considered going to the Empress Dowager to confirm her position as Grand Tutor.

After the court assembly yesterday, she dared to speak frankly to Wei Liaozi.

There's only one reason: she truly has the confidence.

If the Qin Dynasty's civil and military officials were as "weak" as the officials of Western Shu, she would have directly declared herself "Prime Minister of the Feather."

However, the legacy left by the Human Emperor included not only the treasures in the secret vault and the Nine Cauldrons in the Qinling Mountains, but also a group of outstanding ministers, hundreds of thousands of elite troops from the north and south armies of Xianyang City, and military formations capable of fighting against Golden Immortals. The existing power of Xianyang was still too strong.

If she were to engage in a power struggle with them, who knows how long it would take and how much energy she would waste.

It would be better for her to focus on accumulating strength first, let them mess around and ruin herself and the Great Qin, then she can step in to salvage the situation, buy herself a few years, digest the essence of Shenzhou, and then pack up and return to Xiniu Hezhou.

Xiao Yu didn't want to hide anything from Dou Gengyan and directly told him her thoughts and plans.

"You want to take the remnants of the Qin Dynasty to the Xisha Islands and seize the lands of the thirty-six kingdoms?"

Xiaoyu was pragmatic and did not participate in the great calamity or change the predetermined fate. Dou Gengyan's worries about her dissipated considerably, but her expression and tone were still not good.

"The thirty-six kingdoms already have rulers. Don't forget the 'Great Qin Demon-Suppressing Army.' They are in a difficult situation now, but they can hold out for another year or two."

They, along with the descendants of the original royal families of the thirty-six kingdoms, will be the new masters of the thirty-six kingdoms.

I will probably have to take the old Qin people further west, past the Tongtian River, before we can truly enter Xiniu Hezhou.

Demons roam there, it's even more wild and untamed than my hometown, the sand dunes, perfect for cultivating a kingdom.

Thinking of the current chaos in the Eastern Sands, Xiaoyu hesitated again and said, "It's also possible that after quelling the unrest in the Western Regions, we can directly allocate a piece of land to the Qin people. Let's see what they choose!"

(End of this chapter)