Only after unifying the world did I realize that immortals existed in this world.

"This is my newly made 'Mysterious Bird,' which can be controlled with a thought."

Gong Qiao gently raised her hand, and the wooden kite flying in the air seemed to come alive and fell back into her palm. Its wings flipped and twisted, and in an instant, it transformed into an exquisite wooden box.

"I can perceive every part of its structure, disassemble and reassemble it at will."

She patted the wheelchair beneath her, and it miraculously detached itself from Xie Cangrong's control, its wheels spinning on their own, moving as if by magic. It spun around, facing Xie Cangrong: "Not only that… I can analyze and control many creations. With this power, many ideas that were once impossible can now be realized!"

Without reservation, she revealed her newly acquired power to Xie Cangrong. Her usually aloof eyes now shone brightly, revealing a rare excitement and fervor: "Your Majesty, this feeling is so wondrous… it's as if I've rediscovered this world!"

During this time, she was completely captivated by the novel power. She spent all her time in the Ordnance Department, deconstructing all her creations from the beginning to the present, and discovering countless areas for improvement.

Her mind was racing, and she felt as if there were endless things she could do.

Only now, as if from another world, has she come to her senses and shared this with Xie Cangrong.

"Oh?"

Xie Cangrong's reaction was quite calm, and he seemed not surprised at all.

Compared to the power Gong Qiao had gained, he seemed more concerned about her current mental state. He gently stroked the top of her head and smiled, "Are you happy?"

This sharp-tongued girl hasn't laughed like that in a long time.

Gong Qiao paused, the smile on her lips gradually faded, her bright and eager eyes instantly turned cold, and her lips stiffened slightly: "Um, it's alright."

"Is that so~"

Lord Gong, your pride has been relegated to a lower status.

Xie Cangrong smiled with narrowed eyes, bent down and gently touched her legs: "Since you can control creation, could you create a pair of auxiliary legs for yourself, so that you can walk according to your own will in the future?"

Gong Qiao never expected that Xie Cangrong's first thought would be this.

She seemed distracted for a moment, then simply replied, "Okay..."

Not to mention leaving, it's not impossible for it to fly into the sky.

The cultivator boasted that he could ride the wind, and now she had her own way of doing it.

Xie Cangrong laughed heartily, "Haha~ That's good! That's good, this is a good thing~"

Meeting the other's eyes, Gong Qiao couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, won't you ask me how I obtained such power?"

Xie Cangrong, a man of such deep cunning and shrewd calculation, should, upon learning the news, be primarily concerned with: How did she acquire her power? Can it be replicated? What benefit would this bring to Great Xia?

However, Xie Cangrong didn't ask anything, but instead talked about trivial details.

Xie Cangrong simply chuckled and said, "Aren't you going to tell me now?"

"..."

Gong Qiao paused for a moment, pursed her lips, and then began to recount her story: "That evening, after I resigned from my post..."

To be honest, even Gong Qiao himself didn't know how he obtained this power.

She could only tell Xie Cangrong about the strange phenomena and mysterious sensations she had experienced after leaving the palace that evening. She tried her best to describe those abstract, idealistic experiences, but she didn't know if the other party could understand them.

Xie Cangrong simply lowered his eyes and sighed, "I see..."

According to Chu Xiangyun, the first step in cultivation is to "open one's wisdom," gaining an understanding of the universe. After "opening one's wisdom," one can see the spirit of heaven and earth. Those with comprehension can practice breathing techniques to gain magical power and embark on the path of cultivation. With accumulated cultivation, opportunities, breakthroughs in mental state, and access to rare and precious materials, one's realm can be elevated, making one more powerful. Those with excellent aptitude and innate talent can cultivate faster and reach higher limits.

Gong Qiao has clearly embarked on the path of cultivation. Perhaps it was the appearance of cultivators that awakened her wisdom.

But even with the [Enlightenment] stage, according to Chu Xiangyun, it's impossible to cultivate magical power without the aid of cultivation techniques.

However, Gong Qiao obtained a special power, and the way she used it was different from the magic power described by Chu Xiangyun.

Perhaps... his bold guess was correct.

He himself is an example, and now Gong Qiao is another example; they have both gained power beyond comprehension, yet they are both different from cultivators.

The only thing the Great Xia Dynasty lacked was [enlightenment]. The appearance of cultivators shattered the barrier of cognition, and he and Gong Qiao may have already embarked on the path of cultivation.

Gathering the nation's fortune and governing the world is the path he, as a monarch, must cultivate.

The path of cultivation is by no means limited by the perspective of the cultivator.

Since spiritual practice is about cultivating the mind, everyone has their own obsessions and ideals. The pursuit of the Tao should be countless, and the wisdom should be infinite, not just one.

Xie Cangrong likes to get to the root of problems.

Where do cultivators' Dao and power come from? In fact, he had been pondering this question from the very beginning, and as he acquired more and more information, his speculations became more and more profound.

He refused to believe the mythical legends that Chu Xiangyun had told him.

According to his rational speculation, perhaps at the beginning of civilization, one or more wise and capable individuals cultivated their minds and opened up a path, leaving behind a legacy. Subsequent cultivators believed in his ideas, followed him, and gradually expanded and developed this path.

But ultimately, this is the only path they have. The more they promote their ideas, the more deeply ingrained they become, and the harder it is to change them.

It's like leaving behind a mold, and later generations try to fit it in, forcing themselves into it. Those whose personalities and pursuits are similar to the mold are said to have "high comprehension" and can go far on the path left by their predecessors, while those whose personalities are contrary to the mold are said to have "low comprehension" and can hardly make any progress.

Some exceptionally talented individuals may gain unique insights during their cultivation journey, leading to the development of various strange and wonderful techniques and supernatural abilities.

Ultimately, it developed into the current immortal-demon格局 (geju, a term referring to a complex web of relationships or dynamics).

This is Xie Cangrong's conjecture, which may not be correct. The information is incomplete, and there are still many loopholes and problems.

But whether it's right or wrong, he will continue to explore. He will never blindly follow the cultivators; at most, he will only absorb their knowledge and experience, but he will explore the essence of the matter himself.

Following the paths others have walked for thousands of years, it is impossible to surpass them.

Gong Qiao set a good example; she didn't need their techniques or the ideals they pursued, yet she still gained power.

This proves that Xie Cangrong's wish is feasible.

With a hundred ideas blooming, many paths can be forged.

If you want to cultivate your own heart, how can you cultivate the hearts of others?

The best thing is what suits you best.

Gong Qiao had no idea what Xie Cangrong was thinking. Feeling the immense power emanating from her, she looked up at Xie Cangrong repeatedly and asked, "Your Majesty, have I become a cultivator too?"

"right!"

"You are a cultivator from our Great Xia Dynasty."