As these words fell, $2he 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 donât just describe one world."
Fang Zaowu said, "If you combine them, there are many, many worldsâsome 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 wouldnât want to create so many.
"Then why do the books describe so many worlds?" someone asked.
"Thatâs where we need to consider the Masterâs purpose in writing these books," Su Yunyun said.
"Aside from helping us disciples find our own paths, ones that suit us, itâs likely that the Master is using these writings to filterâor rather, to selectâa 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 Pavilionâs 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, "Letâs 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' worksâworlds left unfinished."
"These worlds are definitely not what the Master wants."
"Though some are very well-developed, upon closer inspection, theyâre not much different from our current world aside from their cultivation systems. So, the Master wouldnât want to create a world thatâs just a copy either."
"In short, we can be certain that the Master wants a world with culture, heritage, depthâone thatâs fundamentally different from our own."
"Now, think backâwhich world appears most frequently in the Masterâs books and jade slips, and matches the criteria Iâve described?"
Su Yunyunâs 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 Masterâs writings."
"Similarly, itâs shown many times in the jade slip recordings."
"Though the glimpses from the jade slips are just fragments, itâs clear that world is far more prosperous than Cloud Starâbright lights, bustling streets, endless streams of vehicles."
"And according to the Masterâs books, the modern urban world is the most complete in terms of civilization, heritage, and culture. Itâs 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 Yunyunâs reasoning.
Chi Yitong chimed in, "Given the Masterâs natureâhis return to simplicity, his willingness to live as a mortalâthis must be it."
"Senior Sister is truly remarkable."
"To deduce the truth from so many scattered cluesâwhat a brilliant mind."
"Yes, unraveling the mystery step by step, piecing it all togetherâSenior Sister is a genius."
"No need for such flattery," Su Yunyun waved her hand. "Besides, we shouldâve realized this sooner."
"Senior Sister is too modest. Now that we know the Masterâs desire, shouldnât we act quickly?" someone urged impatiently.
"Not so fast," Su Yunyun said, raising a hand. "This is a monumental taskânot something to be done overnight."
"Moreover, we donât have the power to create an entire world. At best, we can designate an area and gradually shape it according to the Masterâs vision."
"Also, our few dozen fellow disciples alone wonât be enough. Weâll need more people to join us."
"Arenât 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, theyâre thinking of ways to repay him. If we take action, theyâll likely respond in kind."
"Exactly. Thatâs 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 masterâs vision and gradually shape this urban world according to his designs."
Hearing Su Yunyunâs words, the fellow disciples grew eager, their excitement palpable.
"Thereâs no time to waste. Letâs return to Shadow Island immediately and begin preparations."
"And as for the junior brothers and sisters who havenât arrived yet, notify them at once. Tell them to come quickly."
"We set off now."
At Su Yunyunâs 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 RealmsâŠ