Unfilial disciple, do not ruin your master's dream of ascension and peaceful life.

Now, Ning Ruozhi and Lin Zhiyu finally know what Qianjing experienced in the lower realm, and they finally understand that "Cangxuan Realm = Internet Sweatshop". It seems that Qianjing was lucky to get ahead.

"The world will of the Cangxuan Realm is truly a piece of shit."

Lin Zhiyu could only manage a wry smile.

Every world has its own rules, basic principles, and universal values. Living beings desire to live, and the world itself exerts subjective initiative in order to maintain its own stability and the survival of its beings. All of these things come together to form an unshakable metaphysical idea, which is the "world will".

Different worlds have different interpretations of the world's will. For example, the cultivation world usually calls it the "Heavenly Way" or the "Great Way," the Buddhist world calls it the "Alaya Consciousness," and the magic world calls it the "Original Power." But they all remain true to the same principle.

Among these, the Heavenly Dao of the Cangxuan Realm is definitely one of the more outrageous ones.

(But even so... as the strongest in his hometown, if Qian Jing really wants to quit, no one can force him, right? He doesn't necessarily have to ascend and run away, does he?) Ning Ruozhi asked Lin Zhiyu in a low voice.

(Of course he could kill all the people who bother him, but guess why he's called the 'Holy Venerable' instead of the 'Demon King'? Besides, going against the will of the world would only result in mutual destruction, and trampling on public opinion wouldn't make him happy either. In comparison, ascension is indeed the best choice; out of sight, out of mind. He can embrace a new life, and the Cangxuan Realm can reclaim its resources and give birth to more powerful beings.) Lin Zhiyu analyzed.

(If that's the case, why are the people of the Cangxuan Realm still so fixated on him? They could simply wait for a new top-tier powerhouse to emerge, right?)

(Probably because Qianjing holds too much importance in their hearts...)

He is not only someone who has broken through the limits of his realm, but also the most diligent and meritorious person. Now he is even the first person to ascend. Such a person, Qian Jing, has long been worshipped as a god in the Cangxuan Realm. Even after thousands of years, people will still talk about him.

So how can we make Ye Yinqiu, whose values ​​and worldview are completely different from those on Earth, understand that her master's ascension was not to seek power to take care of his people, but simply to retire and live a peaceful life?

Lin Zhiyu and Ning Ruozhi racked their brains to think of a solution.

But actually, they didn't need to overthink it at all; no matter how bad Ye Yinqiu was at reading the atmosphere, she completely understood.

She kept looking down at her bracelet, which was made of Nine Heavens Spirit Emperor Jade strung on a life-binding rope. It was the mark of her status as a disciple of the Holy Venerable Qianjing. This bracelet was made for her by Qianjing himself, and she had regarded it as a supreme treasure for more than two hundred years.

But now, all she feels is heartache.

(We...have been...wrong all along?)

(Master has never felt happy being a Holy Venerable?)

(Am I... just a burden to him?)

(Could it be that I've never... truly understood my master?)

The more she thought about it, the more frightened and panicked she became. "Master has always disliked her"—this thought had just popped into her head when she forcibly suppressed it. It was too terrifying. Just thinking about it for a little while was enough to make her feel guilty and overwhelm her.

(What should I do? What should I do? How can I appease my master? How can I make up for all my past mistakes?)

(Thinking about it carefully, I haven't been of any help at all since my ascension... I don't even have the most basic power...)

(My master was already annoyed, and now he has to take care of me, who's holding him back... Why am I so useless!)

(Not only did it not help him, it became a burden to him!)

(Without power, I can't even make amends for my mistakes!)

(Why haven't I awakened my superpowers yet? If I could awaken them sooner, perhaps...)

Thinking of this, she slapped her cheeks hard, forcibly suppressing her negative thoughts, and asked:

"Sister Lin, do you know how a second-type ascendant can quickly awaken their superpowers?"

"Didn't I already say that? Theoretically, after making contact with your master, your power will be gradually drawn out?"

"How long will it take?"

"It varies from person to person."

"Is there a way to speed up the awakening process?"

"Well... do you and him have any tokens of your love?"

「!?」

"Well, calling it a token of love isn't quite accurate. Do you have anything that symbolizes the deep affection between you and him?"

"I've also heard other ascendants from other places mention this," Ning Ruozhi added. "These kinds of objects can be used as a medium to help strengthen the causal connection with the ancestor. Some second-type ascendants even use them directly as a carrier of their superpowers."

"The more sincere your heart, the better the effect. That's roughly how it is. I've also heard that some ascendants deliberately set up difficulties for their subordinates, and adversity can also help promote awakening."

"Is that so..."

Ye Yinqiu narrowed her eyes, as if she had thought of something.

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After seeing the guests off, Qianjing's house was finally empty.

He moved his smelly little sister and her sweet best friend to his sister's room, and now he finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a huge weight lifted off his shoulders.

Hopefully, after this time we've made things clear, she'll back down.

If she becomes disappointed in him because of this and her attitude changes completely, that would be even better.

So, what follows is something we haven't seen in a long time—

"Family, I haven't streamed for three days straight, and I missed the Wildlands DLC raid! The DLC also brought back the Spiral Slash from my Dual Blades, the Blue Oni's window is longer and the duration is longer, and the back-rubbing from wound debuffing is shorter. Let me test whether the Berserker set is still reliable... Okay, the Gathering Hub is connected, let's find a random group, today I, the Dual Bladesman, will reclaim my throne!"

[Is all you can do with a wheelchair?] [Please stop fighting the Black Dragon!] [Main pack, main pack, are you using cheat codes again?] [Can the streamer switch from dual blades to a greatsword?] [You seem to be enjoying Capcom's shit?] [You're not playing Switch Axe anymore?]

"Looks like there are some unfriendly comments in the chat, a bit sharp, huh? The streamer is a loyal dual-wielder, the dual-wielder buff is just a reward for hard work."

[Does the streamer have a side job?] [Can the streamer show their legs?] [Is there a fee to add them on WeChat?] [Do they sell used items?]

"Harassing the streamer will get you banned~ Please be careful what you say~"

Off-screen, Qian Jing, wearing a face mask and using a voice changer, frantically rubbed the handle.

On the screen, a beautiful white-haired girl with red eyes is battling monsters with an adorable loli voice.

That's right, this is also part of Qianjing's carefree life on Earth. His interests change every year. Last year he was fishing, collecting stamps and antiques, and this year he suddenly decided to become a VTuber.

Compared to being a miserable Holy Venerable, serving as a beast of burden to Heaven and the people, being a mere costumed character is much more enjoyable!

but--

dead!

dead!

Die! ...

He was killed by fireballs! Slapped to death by tail whips! Stomped to death by being crushed! Burned to death by morning sickness! He started dying like crazy just ten minutes into the show! Even a wheelchair couldn't save him from the Spiral Slash!

[Looks like a cat! Looks like a cat!] [The host is so cute~~~~] [Is the host out of sorts tonight?] [Is this for the sake of creating a show?]

"No, that's not true..."

For a moment, Qianjing was also a little dazed.

He was clearly doing his favorite live stream and playing his favorite games, so why was he so distracted?