Just as the old patriarch forced me to my death, I achieved the unity of Dao and fruition.

Inside the highest council chamber of the Federal Military Headquarters building.

Gu Changjin leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the table.

"The Venerable One of Heaven and Earth..."

He repeated the name to himself.

Sitting opposite him were four elderly Taoist priests with white hair and beards.

These four people are all quite old, but their cultivation levels are not high; the strongest of them is only at the Hundred Phases Realm.

However, they were of very high seniority and all came from the lineage of the Shangyuan Palace Scripture Collection.

He rarely left Dao City and was not involved in warfare. He was responsible for organizing books, preserving Daoist secrets and ancient records left by the Xinxiang Sect.

That's why they weren't immediately caught up in the destruction of Shangyuan Dao City.

Now, almost all nine branches of the Daoist sect have been wiped out, and the remaining disciples, elders, and peripheral personnel have all been incorporated into the Federation.

The military established a new Department of Psychological Counseling based on the existing special affairs system.

It is specifically responsible for registering, managing, and training cultivators within the Federation, while also organizing the cultivation methods and ancient texts left behind by the nine branches of Taoism.

The four people in front of us are among the few who know the most about the history of the Ancient Heart-Mind Sect.

The old Taoist priest sitting at the very front was named Yuanzang.

Upon hearing Gu Changjin speak, he immediately leaned forward, his face beaming with smiles.

"Your Excellency the Speaker is right."

"In ancient classics, cultivators who can sense the heavens and earth and borrow the power of the world are indeed called Heaven and Earth Venerables."

"This state does not involve continuing to increase the number of mental images."

"All phenomena are already the ultimate form of the mind itself."

"The Venerable Ones of Heaven and Earth cultivate what Heaven and Earth approve of."

The other three old Taoist priests sat motionless, looking like otherworldly beings.

However, when he looked at Yuanzang, his eyes showed a hint of disdain.

Everyone here is a senior member of Shangyuan Prefecture.

In daily life, I value tranquility and naturalness, and I am neither arrogant nor humble.

You're smiling so obsequiously right now.

What kind of system?

Yuanzang, however, didn't care at all.

The example of Xuanzhen Temple is right before our eyes, and now the entire Taoist sect is almost extinct.

Who are you trying to impress now that you're putting on airs?

Gu Changjin raised his eyes.

Tell me more.

"Yes."

Yuanzang quickly spoke up.

"During the heyday of the ancient Xinxiang Sect, it once launched expeditions to various realms."

"They not only plunder heritage, resources, and seeds of the mind, but also extract a portion of the world's origin and bring it back to this realm."

"Over time, the essence accumulated in our world far surpasses that of the ordinary world."

"The world itself has also become more powerful."

Gu Changjin's eyes flickered slightly.

So that's why this world clearly lacks spiritual energy.

In terms of physical cultivation, however, it exhibits an extremely terrifying capacity to withstand physical strain.

After reaching the Myriad Blood Realm, one can directly connect with the world.

This is not because Earth is special, but because the Heart-to-Heart Sect back then fattened up this world.

Yuanzang continued, "The ancient Xinxiang Sect was later polluted by the heavens and was forced to retreat back to its original realm."

"After they severed all their paths, they closed all channels and used the world's essence accumulated over many years to suppress external pollution."

"If a Celestial Venerable can be born, the power of the entire world can be used to weaken the source of the distortion that has descended upon this world."

"If one were to fully control the world..."

Yuanzang paused, a hint of fanaticism flashing in his eyes.

"It's even possible to suppress one by one when they come."

Gu Changjin's lips curled up slightly.

That's right. No matter what, the Xinxiang Sect has conquered many worlds in the past.

It's impossible to have no backup plan at all.

The so-called chosen one they are waiting for is not just someone who cultivates both mind and body.

Furthermore, this person should gain global recognition and become a supreme being who can mobilize the very essence of the blue planet.

When the source of the distortion crosses over, it will first be suppressed by the world, and then be killed by the Heavenly Venerable.

Kill them one by one. The more you kill, the more world origin Blue Star reclaims, and the stronger it becomes.

This is the complete comeback strategy left behind by the Xinxiang Sect.

Gu Changjin tapped the table lightly.

So what am I now?

Blood Realm.

It can sense the breath of the blue planet and mobilize a trace of the world's power.

It can also use the origin of Earth to suppress foreign things.

By any measure, he has already stepped into the threshold of becoming a Venerable One of Heaven and Earth.

Even earlier than Zhou Jingming, the chosen one.

Gu Changjin suddenly thought of something.

Heaven and Earth acknowledge it, the world resonates with it, the name of the Venerable One is revered.

Based on the tropes of the novels he had read in his previous life, wouldn't this moment lack a sense of ritual?

For example, one might compose a poem, and then heaven and earth would be moved, extraordinary phenomena would occur for thousands of miles, and one would instantly become a supreme being.

The more Gu Changjin thought about it, the more interesting it seemed.

Of course, one cannot achieve a breakthrough simply by reciting poetry.

He was already standing on the threshold, and perhaps all he lacked was an opportunity for the world to truly know him.

After all, sometimes you need to actively give your name when it comes to world consciousness.

Gu Changjin didn't immediately delve into the matter, but continued to ask questions.

What will happen after the world sacrifice is truly completed?

Yuanzang's expression turned serious.

"After the seventy-two twisted pillars are in place, they will first tear open the world barrier."

"The source from outer space can use this to project power."

"If the power of distortion reaches a certain level, the very essence of Earth will be corrupted."

"The rules of the world will change accordingly."

"By then, cultivators of the Mind Realm will no longer be restricted."

"But the so-called immortality is not about people achieving immortality."

"Instead, people are transformed into distorted lives."

Whether what remains is truly oneself, no one knows.

Gu Changjin nodded, as this was basically consistent with the information he had obtained from the "Ancient Dao Scripture".

He then asked many questions about the Xinxiang Sect, the Heavenly Venerable, and the ancient ancestral temple.

The four old Taoist priests answered one by one.

Yuan Zang was particularly enthusiastic. Almost as soon as Gu Changjin asked a question, he immediately explained the cause and effect, the source of the classics, and even the speculations of the Shangyuan Prefecture throughout the ages.

The other three would occasionally add their comments, but their tone still carried a hint of superiority.

After listening, Gu Changjin had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

"That's right. By the way, the Heart and Mind Department has just been established and is in need of someone who is familiar with the lineage and the situation of each branch."

Yuanzang's eyes brightened slightly, and the other three also straightened their bodies a little.

Gu Changjin looked at Yuan Zang.

"From today onwards."

"You will be appointed as the Minister of the Department of Mental Acuity."

There was a moment of silence in the council chamber.

The other three old Taoist priests froze, their expressions of superiority gone.

Yuanzang himself was also taken aback.

The next moment, he stood up directly from the chair, his movements so fast that he didn't seem like a frail old man at all.

"Thank you, Your Excellency Speaker!"

"Your Excellency, please rest assured!"

"Under your wise leadership, the Heart and Mind Department will fully integrate the Nine Lineages, serve the Federation, protect the people, and contribute all its strength to the prosperity of Blue Star and the construction of an extraordinary order!"

He spoke quickly and fluently, clearly having prepared the entire speech in his mind beforehand.

The other three old Taoist priests looked at him with increasingly complicated expressions.

I thought this old guy was being obsequious just a moment ago, but now I only feel regret.

If they knew that saying a few nice words could make them ministers, why did they put on such airs?

Can a refined and otherworldly demeanor earn you a military position?

Can we exchange it for federal resources?

Can they ensure that the remaining disciples of their own sect have enough to eat?

Gu Changjin nodded in satisfaction.

He is pragmatic, capable, and knows how to actively improve himself.

Such a person should naturally strive for improvement.

"Do it well."

"The Federation will not treat those who have made contributions unfairly."

Yuanzang nodded repeatedly.

His waist was almost bent at a 90-degree angle.

Not long after, the assistant entered the council chamber and led the four old Taoist priests out.

As they were leaving, the other three kept moving closer to Yuanzang.

He addressed Minister Yuan repeatedly, his attitude changing very naturally.

Gu Changjin almost laughed.

Sure enough, this applies to both the cultivation world and the modern federation.

Location is the best resource for spiritual practice.

The assistant quickly came back in.

"Your Excellency Speaker, is there anything else you require?"

Just as Gu Changjin was about to let her leave, he suddenly remembered his earlier thought.

"By the way, compile a list of all the most famous poems, eulogies, and ancient hymns in the history of the Federation and send it over."

The secretary was taken aback, clearly not expecting that the Speaker, who had just finished discussing world sacrifice and the source of distortion, would suddenly start talking about finding poetry.

However, she didn't ask any further questions.

"Yes."

The door closed again.

Gu Changjin stroked his chin.

With the approval of Heaven and Earth, the Venerable One descends to earth.

If there is no activity at all, it seems a bit shabby.

Moreover, the idea of ​​becoming a respected figure through poetry is quite something.

He does know a little bit about the tricks of the trade.

"Let's first look at the level of literature in this world."

"If all else fails, I will write one myself."