Can Zhao Li always stay ahead? He doesn't know, but is he afraid of being caught up to? No, for Zhao Li, being surpassed by others is no big deal; he can just chase after them again.
Along his Route, he has surpassed his parents, his Teacher, Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi, and now he has even surpassed countless Dou Di. He is still young, and even if there are people ahead, he will just chase them.
His ambition is not just this small; if he's afraid of being surpassed and Cherish One's Own Broom, how can he develop? How can he raise a Great World by himself?
Zhao Li had already thought about similar issues when he was starting the revolution in Great Li. Whether in his previous life or this one, he was extremely curious about the development trajectory of these Cultivation worlds. Why, after countless Years, has their development been so minimal, completely inconsistent with the trend of historical development?
After several transformations, he finally found a few answers. One of the main reasons is precisely the question the First Emperor asked: fear of being surpassed, or rather, losing confidence in oneself, fearing that one cannot reach the new mountain peak, and thus Cherish One's Own Broom.
Cultivation is Like Climbing a Mountain. After finally climbing to the peak of a mountain, one can take in the entire view. But if a latecomer adds something to this mountain, making it a bit higher, how many people can still reach the summit?
Zhao Li isn't afraid, because along his Route, he hasn't felt the hardship of climbing; he still has the energy to continue climbing. Because he has always known that he hasn't reached the summit yet; he himself is also a climber. And also because the mountain beneath his feet might no longer be the same mountain others are climbing; he doesn't need to compete with others…
In short, although Zhao Li is already a hundred years old, compared to his Realm, he is actually still a young man and hasn't reached the age where the old Seniors are concerned about this and that. Being young is the biggest Capital for causing things…
The First Emperor was at a loss for words when he heard Zhao Li say this. His original intention was to test Zhao Li's spirit, but he forgot the boost the Plane Embryo provides to Cultivators. To put it bluntly, even if a pig mastered the Plane Embryo, it could eventually become a divine pig, let alone someone like Zhao Li who could still achieve the Heavenly Supreme Realm in the Dou Qi Continent after Origin Qi was cut off for Ten Thousand Years.
He opened his mouth, but in the end, he just said indifferently:
"That's true. With your Talent and the Plane Embryo, the Dou Qi Continent can't hold you back. But there's still another problem. The Dou Qi Continent cultivates Dou Qi, and since it's named after 'Dou' (Fight), the Cultivators are all naturally fond of fighting. They will compete in everything. How will you make this group of people listen to you?"
Of course, he knew that Zhao Li's Strength was astonishing and could definitely Crush the Dou Qi Continent. But if he used force to suppress people, with someone like him, who is almost a Dominator on the Continent, existing, a layer of dust would inevitably settle in the hearts of latecomers. Even if he was willing to Give a Sermon, it would be difficult to achieve the scene of the Hundred Schools of Thought Contend. But if he didn't use his Strength, what should Zhao Li do?
Zhao Li laughed when he heard this question. Of course, he knew what the First Emperor meant. Even in ordinary countries in his previous life, a unified dynasty could cause the Hundred Schools to wither rapidly, let alone in this world where the strong have absolute say.
Those experiences had already told him that to achieve the scene of the Hundred Schools of Thought Contend, relying solely on Strength wouldn't work. Naturally, he wouldn't make that mistake again.
But he wasn't flustered at all. Although the transformation of Great Li wasn't perfect, compared to this world, it was at least several eras ahead. Imparting Techniques could start from Great Li.
Moreover, the Dou Qi Continent version of 'Journey to the West' that he had always wanted to create might also be tried out with this opportunity…
The First Emperor was very surprised to see the mysterious smile on Zhao Li's face, but after waiting for a long time without seeing Zhao Li explain, he finally couldn't hold back and asked curiously:
"Oh? It seems you are already confident. Can you tell me about it?"
Hearing this, Zhao Li was momentarily unsure how to speak. He couldn't possibly tell him that he had set up a Red Experimental Point on the Dou Qi Continent.
After pondering for a while, he simply told the First Emperor what he had done in Great Li, causing the First Emperor's gaze towards him to change repeatedly, and finally he sighed:
"What courage! If it can be achieved, the future of the Dou Qi Continent is indeed bright, but it's too difficult…"
With his Half-step Dominator mindset, he easily understood what Zhao Li was doing, and even deduced the scene after success. If it could truly be achieved that everyone could Cultivate, and no longer be confined to the current Dou Qi Dao, with Formation Crafting, Artifact Forging, Talisman Crafting, Alchemy, Qi Refining, Body Refining, and even Spirit Refining… all Daos could communicate with heaven and earth and display great power, regardless of strength, everyone having their own ideas, thoughts, and actions, then why would the Continent not prosper?
Unfortunately, no matter how he deduced it, it was almost impossible to become reality. After all, human hearts are fickle, and even Zhao Li himself couldn't guarantee that he would still care about these things after a Hundred Years or Ten Thousand Years…
"There's nothing to regret. These things, like the advancement of a Plane, require a long time. There's no rush."
Zhao Li didn't feel it was a pity. Although it wasn't a complete success, it was at least developing in the better direction he wanted to see, and that was enough.
He changed the subject, looked at the First Emperor, and said:
"Senior, for this matter, I'm afraid I still need your great help."
The First Emperor was stunned, explained his current state, and said:
"I am just a residual Will, able to exist for Ten Thousand Years, thanks to this Azure Lotus. Once I leave this place, I will inevitably dissipate. My heart is willing, but my strength is insufficient…"
Hearing this, Zhao Li looked the First Emperor up and down, completely unable to see that he looked like he would dissipate at any moment. But thinking of Xiao Xuan in the Heavenly Tomb, who had boundless power but couldn't leave, he didn't doubt it too much. Their states were indeed somewhat similar.
He pondered for a while and asked:
"Does Senior have a Method of resurrection?"
He still didn't believe that a Half-step Dominator who discovered a Creation like the Azure Lotus wouldn't leave any backup plans.
The First Emperor was silent for a long time, and finally did not hide anything:
"Yes, but the current Dou Qi Continent is not yet ready. It must at least reach the point where the flower blossoms to the Seventh Grade before I can use its power to re-nurture a complete Soul."
After knowing his Mission, his original intention in returning to the Dou Qi Continent was just to leave a Legacy. Discovering this Azure Lotus was an unexpected surprise, but firstly, Time was short, and secondly, the Azure Lotus was still weak, so there wasn't much he could do.
Zhao Li understood. He had walked through the Azure Lotus and knew that the Origin of the Azure Lotus was indeed not strong. With its current Origin strength, nurturing a Heavenly Supreme Soul was already a bit difficult, and it was indeed insufficient to resurrect a Dominator-level existence.
Thinking of this, he quietly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. If the First Emperor revived quickly, he really wouldn't know how to get along. He didn't think a strong person would be willing to be bound by his rules, even if the First Emperor was of the Good and Lawful Alignment.
This gave him a lot of Time. Even if he did revive, the Dou Qi Continent wouldn't undergo drastic changes because of his appearance.
He nodded slightly, feigned regret, and then proposed an idea:
"Is that so? In that case, Senior should contribute even more. To Give a Sermon and Impart Techniques, there must first be the Dao and the Method. Senior, just impart some Heavenly Supreme Cultivation Methods to me…"
Zhao Li revealed The Dagger Appears at the End of the Map. The First Emperor thought he wanted something else, but unexpectedly it was just this small matter. He said indifferently:
"So that's it. Just say you want the Legacy, no need to beat around the bush. Take it, these were originally meant for you."
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