Deduce the Truth

As these words fell,

The fellow disciples suddenly understood.

"Senior Sister, what do you mean?"

"The Master wants to create a new civilization, a new world?"

"Exactly, that's right."

Su Yunyun said firmly.

"But the books and jade slips in the Scripture Pavilion of the Heaven and Earth Sect don’t just describe one world."

Fang Zaowu said, "If you combine them, there are many, many worlds—some like our Cloud Star, filled with cultivators; some with only low-level martial artists; others where people use ninjutsu..."

"Could it be that the Master wants to create all these worlds?"

"Of course not."

Su Yunyun shook her head. She knew full well that the books in the Scripture Pavilion recorded many different worlds, but the Master surely wouldn’t want to create so many.

"Then why do the books describe so many worlds?" someone asked.

"That’s where we need to consider the Master’s purpose in writing these books," Su Yunyun said.

"Aside from helping us disciples find our own paths, ones that suit us, it’s likely that the Master is using these writings to filter—or rather, to select—a relatively perfect world and civilization."

Hearing this, the disciples fell into deep thought.

Then, one after another, they nodded, finding her reasoning sound.

"So, Senior Sister, if what you say is true, among the countless worlds described in the Scripture Pavilion’s books and jade slips, there must be only one that the Master desires, only one related to his grand scheme," Shen Nong asked. "But how do we distinguish which world and civilization the Master wants from so many?"

"Excellent question."

Su Yunyun said, "Let’s carefully recall and examine this."

"Everyone has read many books in the Scripture Pavilion, so you must know that while the worlds depicted are fascinating, many are incomplete in one way or another."

"Some lack culture, filled only with endless slaughter."

"Others lack heritage, tradition, or even proper geography and humanistic depth."

"And then there are those the Master calls 'abandoned' works—worlds left unfinished."

"These worlds are definitely not what the Master wants."

"Though some are very well-developed, upon closer inspection, they’re not much different from our current world aside from their cultivation systems. So, the Master wouldn’t want to create a world that’s just a copy either."

"In short, we can be certain that the Master wants a world with culture, heritage, depth—one that’s fundamentally different from our own."

"Now, think back—which world appears most frequently in the Master’s books and jade slips, and matches the criteria I’ve described?"

Su Yunyun’s question ignited their memories.

Almost in unison, they exclaimed, "The modern urban world!"

"Exactly, the modern urban world!"

Su Yunyun smiled. "This world appears most often in the Master’s writings."

"Similarly, it’s shown many times in the jade slip recordings."

"Though the glimpses from the jade slips are just fragments, it’s clear that world is far more prosperous than Cloud Star—bright lights, bustling streets, endless streams of vehicles."

"And according to the Master’s books, the modern urban world is the most complete in terms of civilization, heritage, and culture. It’s a brand-new world of technology, utterly different from our Cloud Star."

"The people there, though capable of both good and evil, live under a well-structured order, bound by laws. Though none of them cultivate, most live in peace and harmony."

As she spoke, Su Yunyun raised her head slightly, her tone tinged with longing.

The disciples gasped in amazement.

The more they thought about it, the more convinced they became of Su Yunyun’s reasoning.

Chi Yitong chimed in, "Given the Master’s nature—his return to simplicity, his willingness to live as a mortal—this must be it."

"Senior Sister is truly remarkable."

"To deduce the truth from so many scattered clues—what a brilliant mind."

"Yes, unraveling the mystery step by step, piecing it all together—Senior Sister is a genius."

"No need for such flattery," Su Yunyun waved her hand. "Besides, we should’ve realized this sooner."

"Senior Sister is too modest. Now that we know the Master’s desire, shouldn’t we act quickly?" someone urged impatiently.

"Not so fast," Su Yunyun said, raising a hand. "This is a monumental task—not something to be done overnight."

"Moreover, we don’t have the power to create an entire world. At best, we can designate an area and gradually shape it according to the Master’s vision."

"Also, our few dozen fellow disciples alone won’t be enough. We’ll need more people to join us."

"Aren’t there plenty in the Heaven and Earth Sect, Pingjiang City, and even Shadow Island?"

At this moment, Chi Yitong spoke up, "These people have all received our master's kindness. No doubt, they’re thinking of ways to repay him. If we take action, they’ll likely respond in kind."

"Exactly. That’s precisely what I was thinking."

Su Yunyun smiled. "Among them, some understand our master even better than we do. With their help, I believe we can fully realize our master’s vision and gradually shape this urban world according to his designs."

Hearing Su Yunyun’s words, the fellow disciples grew eager, their excitement palpable.

"There’s no time to waste. Let’s return to Shadow Island immediately and begin preparations."

"And as for the junior brothers and sisters who haven’t arrived yet, notify them at once. Tell them to come quickly."

"We set off now."

At Su Yunyun’s command, the group boarded the spirit vessel crafted by Fang Zaowu. A streak of light trailed across the sky as they soared toward Shadow Island of the Nine Realms…