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"I possess a method that can increase the probability of awakening in one's descendants!"
This was a trump card Su Wen had not even revealed back in the Douluo Continent. To be precise, it wasn't that he hadn't wanted to, but he hadn't yet developed the corresponding techniques. Now, having observed Zhou Weiqing's awakening and deepened his understanding of the fusion of essence, energy, and spirit through his own cultivation of Heavenly Power, he had birthed the idea and subsequently perfected the method.
As Su Wen observed it, "awakening" was, in reality, nothing more than having the aptitude to cultivate Heavenly Power. If one possessed the aptitude to cultivate Heavenly Power, they would awaken either a Body Bead or an Intent Bead once their Heavenly Power reached the first level. In truth, everyone possessed, to a greater or lesser degree, the aptitude to cultivate. Even on the Douluo Continent, a theory existed that everyone possessed spirit power after awakening their Martial Soul, only for some it was too weak to be sensed, let alone measured by a crystal ball that lacked sufficient sensitivity.
The Haomiao Continent was no different. Especially after witnessing Zhou Weiqing's awakening, Su Wen was further convinced of this. That Zhou Weiqing could practice the "Undying Divine Art," cultivate Heavenly Power, and awaken as a Heavenly Bead Master was not solely the credit of the Evil God Bead. If he hadn't possessed even a sliver of cultivation aptitude, how could his body have exhibited elemental affinity? Without a physique capable of adapting to the Darkness attribute or the power of the Ice Jade, how could he have fused with the Evil God Bead of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger? It was clear he had been unable to cultivate Heavenly Power simply due to blockages in his meridians. Others were in similar situations—prevented from cultivating Heavenly Power and awakening due to disadvantages in their meridians or sensory perception.
Once the root cause was identified, one only needed to solve that specific problem. Naturally, Su Wen's deep reserves of knowledge allowed him to develop such a method. This was the importance of accumulation. The so-called "increasing the probability of awakening" was actually a set of techniques to assist ordinary people without Heavenly Power to begin cultivating it. And this technique would undoubtedly be completed through the Academic Realm. Thus, he did not need to demonstrate this final method on the spot.
However, having demonstrated all the other techniques and methods he mentioned, Su Wen had already won the total recognition of everyone present. No one doubted him. Facing the eager gazes of tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands of people in the Heavenly Bead Plaza, Su Wen remained calm.
"I have reached a cooperation agreement with the Haomiao Palace and have already completed the construction of the first Academy on Heavenly Bead Island. Currently, the construction of Academy branches has also begun in sixteen cities within the Zhongtian Empire, including Zhongtian City itself."
"Moving forward, I will enter into negotiations with the other four Holy Lands and other empires to establish Academy branches across the continent."
"Any academy, or indeed any faction related to Heavenly Bead Masters, may cooperate with the Academy."
"Even sects are welcome; the Academy turns no one away. The Academy is an organization that excludes no one, embracing every Heavenly Bead Master."
As Su Wen finished, the Heavenly Bead Plaza finally erupted in chaos. Su Wen ignored the commotion, leaving the plaza for the depths of the Zhongtian Imperial Palace to meet the three Shangguan brothers.
"What you said today differs somewhat from the scope of the Academy you described to us before, doesn't it?" Shangguan Tianyang frowned, questioning Su Wen. Before, Su Wen had described the Academy as an organization for all academies in the world, but now he had expanded its functional scope significantly, even allowing Heavenly Bead Masters from other factions to join. Of course, this further convinced them that the Academy was a disorganized and scattered faction. However, this discrepancy made Shangguan Tianyang instinctively feel that something was wrong. Yet, upon deeper reflection, as a Heaven Emperor, Su Wen had no need to explain himself clearly to anyone. Even in a transaction requiring mutual sincerity, he had no obligation to reveal the true nature of the Academy, only enough to let them judge whether they wished to accept the terms.
Su Wen did not answer Shangguan Tianyang, knowing the latter would eventually reason it out for himself. "Gentlemen, when will the representatives of the four other Holy Lands arrive?" he asked, turning his attention to the matter of the other Holy Lands.
"They have already arrived. After discussing the matters of the Academy, they will also witness the finals of this Heavenly Bead Tournament together," Shangguan Tianyue replied.
Su Wen nodded. "In that case, we might as well begin the negotiations now."
The three Shangguan brothers fell silent, offering no response. Soon, however, a voice rang out.
"Your ambition is vast indeed, wanting to become the teacher of all Heavenly Bead Masters under the heavens."
As the voice sounded, a graceful figure gradually emerged from the distance. Other figures appeared simultaneously.
"Su Wen, these four are the representatives of the other four Holy Lands," Shangguan Tianyue said, gesturing to the graceful figure. "This is Yun Ruoyu, the wife of the current Valley Master of the Affectionate Valley (Youqing Valley)."
He then pointed to a thin, clean-featured man. "This is 'Tiger King' Xue Aoying of Snow God Mountain, the younger brother of the contemporary Snow God Mountain Master, Xue Aotian."
Next was a man in red robes, whose posture was somewhat arrogant. "This is Fen Jue of the Blood Red Prison; he is an elder to the Prison Master."
The final figure, shrouded in black robes so deep that his face was indistinguishable, was from the Heavenly Evil Cult; his status was equally exalted. All four who appeared were Heaven Emperors. Moreover, each had close ties to their respective Holy Land Masters, giving them the authority to speak for their factions.
"Your heart is truly massive. It is fortunate that Brother Tianyang notified us with enough caution, or had we only sent a Heaven King, we might have found it difficult to reach a consensus today," the envoy said. Back in the Heavenly Bead Plaza, the four of them had been observing in secret. They had to admit that the numerous methods Su Wen evolved had left them stunned. Many of those methods existed within their own Holy Lands, but they were not nearly as accessible as Su Wen's and required massive amounts of resources to utilize. Of course, the effects of the Holy Land versions were surely stronger—they were, after all, "pay-to-win" methods.
The many methods Su Wen had displayed were uncopyrighted—they were his own creations. This was the most shocking part. Xue Aoying and the others concluded that Su Wen must have been backed by a faction or had inherited the legacy of some powerful master; they refused to believe one man could have created so many techniques on his own. The four were highly wary of Su Wen's performance in the plaza. He was a man of terrifying ambition. The only thing they could not grasp was why a man with such ambition would settle for building an Academy similar to an Imprint Palace, and why he would do so with such a "benevolent" facade.
"Are you not going to negotiate with us? We may begin now," Fen Jue said, his tone sharp and his Heavenly Power surging with intense pressure.
Su Wen's expression remained calm. "No rush. There is still one more comrade present."
(End of Chapter)