Stronger from Earth

The Longevity Taoist, transformed from Wang Xuan, sat solemnly atop the nine-leaf lotus platform, overlooking the many demons of the City of Ten Thousand Beasts.

Countless cultivators flocked here, some seeking something, others just to join the excitement. A powerful figure who responded to every request and could aid in cultivation was indeed rare in the world.

In this mythical era, those who maintained supremacy as ancestors were numerous; these were all self-guided individuals, yet those who could guide others were few and far between.

Now that such a figure appeared before their eyes, how could one not be thrilled?

A Profound Turtle of alien species, with a red back and white belly, had long endured silently. It had cultivated arduously for hundreds of years, yet was still only at the peak of the Earth Tier, unable to cross the threshold of the Celestial Tier.

"Longevity Taoist above, this junior has cultivated diligently for three hundred years yet has not achieved the Celestial Immortal Tao Fruit. I plead with the senior to have mercy and accept me as your disciple!"

With that, it bowed to the ground heavily, knocking its head so forcefully that the floor resounded with thuds.

With such aptitude, only the divine-skilled Longevity Taoist could save it; other strong figures would just shake their heads upon seeing it.

Wang Xuan looked at this Profound Turtle older than himself in age but with such poor talent, not knowing what to say.

In this stormy mythical era, living three hundred years and only reaching the peak of Earth Immortal; even after another three hundred years, it’d fail to reach the True Tier.

If he took in such a disciple, he’d be infuriated to death.

Wang Xuan said, "There is no disciple fate between us, so let go of the matter of apprenticeship."

He flicked his finger, and a golden light merged into its body.

This was the bloodline rune of the Black Tortoise. If this alien Profound Turtle could comprehend the rune, it might gain pure blood in the future.

The alien Profound Turtle felt utmost disappointment when it heard it was rejected, but upon sensing the bloodline rune within its body, its excitement was palpable.

It repeatedly thanked him, wishing it could kowtow until its head swelled.

Wang Xuan, seated high on the lotus platform, said calmly, "Today you received my favor; in the future, you need to do ten thousand good deeds. This is your cause and effect."

For him, whether helping or not brought no benefit or harm.

But for the alien Profound Turtle it meant greatly, and for the future beings aided by the alien Profound Turtle, it meant greatly.

This goodwill, Wang Xuan was willing to pass on.

After all, his development to such a height today required not only his efforts and opportunities but also outside support.

"Heed the Longevity Taoist’s decree, this little demon will certainly do many good deeds, ten thousand or even a hundred thousand good deeds in the future!"

The little demon vowed in its heart that it would surely fulfill the elder’s instructions without any reservation.

For it, as long as cultivation could improve, achieving Celestial Demon or even True Demon in the future, for itself whose power would increase, doing a hundred thousand good deeds wouldn’t be difficult.

"Good." Wang Xuan smiled slightly.

He seemed to see, in the future, the Profound Turtle traveling across mountains, rivers, and seas, rescuing and helping countless beings.

Mystically, Wang Xuan had a premonition that this Profound Turtle would achieve the True Tier and become a Demon Saint.

In the City of Ten Thousand Beasts, there were countless cultivators like the alien Profound Turtle, lacking in both aptitude and comprehension, also devoid of opportunities.

Seeing the Profound Turtle obtain an opportunity, their eyes turned red, filled with envy and jealousy, hating that the recipient wasn’t themselves.

No need for immediate payment, just a promise where future costs would be borne, could receive help from the Longevity Taoist. Where else to find such a good deal?

Immediately, over a hundred demons stepped forward, paying great respect and pleading, "We are all willing to do a hundred thousand good deeds, hoping for the Longevity Taoist’s mercy."

Each of them was determined; as long as they could break through current limitations and step into a higher realm, they were willing to pay this price!

Crossing a great realm meant not only a substantial boost in cultivation, strength, and social standing, but also a leap in the essence of life itself.

The grand freedom of life lies within the essence of life.

Wang Xuan gazed at these cultivators, whether they were demons of birds and beasts, or sea creatures that became demons, or those with traces of sacred bloodline, be they loose cultivators or temporarily settled.

At this moment, their desires were so intense, their wills so firm, that for their futures, they were willing to give up anything.

Following their spiritual will, Wang Xuan seemed to see their futures.

After receiving the gift of his bloodline runes, these demons had breakthroughs.

In the future, all of them seriously fulfilled today’s promises, doing one good deed after another.

As time passed, some demons remained unchanged in their original intentions; some demons, seeing no restraint, discarded their promises, forgetting completely; some demons, failing to break through further, ceased doing good deeds when there were no more benefits.

Mystically, Wang Xuan saw the future of these demons; it was not a vision of the spirit, but the power of time.

’The Time Domain somehow broke through!’

Wang Xuan realized at this moment that his Time Domain had broken through from about ten percent to fifteen percent without him realizing when.

Compared to the past, what he had been different recently was to help several demons aside from some alien races.

Do these actions of accumulating merit and influencing Mother Star’s beings aid in enhancing the domain?

Wang Xuan pondered hard, countless thoughts flashing through his mind until he had a hypothesis: these actions and domain enhancement had no direct connection, but were related to World Will!

His actions, while having no impact on himself, were positive for World Will; hence, World Will subtly allowed him to approach Tao, offering him opportunities.

This was why he, by doing good deeds, had favorable outcomes in all affairs!

Understanding this, a smile appeared on Wang Xuan’s face, exciting the demons seeking opportunity.

Wang Xuan flicked his fingers, and bloodline runes melded into many of these demons who seriously intended to perform good deeds in the future.

"Do good deeds without asking about the future; the future will naturally be bright. Remember, goodwill arises from the heart, not from selfish desires."

This advice was not only a reminder for these demons but also a precept for Wang Xuan himself.

Only goodwill that arises from the heart is purer and more lasting.

Goodwill motivated by selfish desires will also, when profitability ceases, turn into malice.

Those demons who received blessing were ecstatic, expressing immense gratitude to Wang Xuan in high seat on the lotus platform.

Wang Xuan said to the other demons, "Your opportunities have not yet come; leave."

He did not directly point out these demons’ poor disposition of mind, unable to fulfill promises, gently giving them an out-down step.

The demons who did not obtain opportunities felt utterly disappointed, some even held resentment, thinking this elder treated them differently.

Seeking the same opportunity, making similar promises, why were others acknowledged while they were not?

Even, why were they given a perfunctory reason of ’your opportunity has not come yet’?

A Tiger Demon with a fiery temper stood up loudly and asked, "Longevity Taoist, why do they receive responses while our opportunities have not come?"

It wanted to angrily berate Wang Xuan; however, upon seeing his calm and scrutinizing gaze, it involuntarily lowered its voice: "This, this is not fair!"

Believers of the Longevity Taoist among the demons were numerous. At this moment, hearing the Tiger Demon’s words, they all deemed it shameless, and rebuked it.

The goodwill the Longevity Taoist spread was to receive opportunity, one should be grateful; not receiving was reasonable and could not be forced.

Yet the Tiger Demon was unwilling, and there were many demons like it who were unwilling.

For those struggling with cultivation difficulties, the Longevity Taoist was a lifeline, what did shamelessness matter?

Wang Xuan said calmly, "For those doing good deeds out of selfish desires, when their desires aren’t satisfied, the goodwill ends.

Tiger Spirit, see whether you are someone for whom goodwill arises from the heart?"

At this moment, not only the Tiger Spirit understood; all demons grasped why the Longevity Taoist refused them.

Because with their disposition, they would not fulfill their promises in the future, hence, why would the Longevity Taoist grant them opportunities?

At this moment, the Longevity Taoist transformed from Wang Xuan stood taller in the minds of all demons: this elder not only had Great Divine Techniques and great goodwill but also possessed the great wisdom to see through hearts and foretell the future!

Wang Xuan sat high on the lotus platform, continuing to conduct fulfilling exchanges in the City of Ten Thousand Beasts. His Creation Domain and Time Domain were slowly and steadily advancing.

Meanwhile, he was awaiting the fish to take bait.

This City of Ten Thousand Beasts had the ’Longevity Taoist,’ an Overseas Dragon; Wang Xuan didn’t believe Long Yu and the others could remain patient. They surely would make a move.