Jiang Wang did not look at the Tai Xu Jade Tablet, but met Xu Zefu’s gaze, his eyes calm. He said softly, “As for the so-called ‘First Soaring Dragon of Tai Xu,’ there should be more than just me in Qi. I had one before, and there will be more after me.”

Xu Zefu was surprised for a moment.

Jiang Wang couldn’t possibly be unaware of the significance of the Tai Xu Realm.

Jiang Wang couldn’t possibly be unaware of the value of the Tai Xu Corner Tower.

But this young man was terrifyingly steady.

This was not someone who grew up in a peaceful environment. Such a disposition could never be forged in gentle breezes and fine rain. He suddenly became very curious. Apart from the existing information, what had this young man truly experienced along the way?

However, before that, he needed to give an answer.

So he said, “Abide by the rules, keep your word.”

“Is it that simple?”

“Simple to say, but not simple to do,” Xu Zefu said slowly. “Rules are the order between people. Keeping one’s word is the order within one’s heart. And order is the foundation upon which this world can exist in peace.”

Jiang Wang did not ask why the Tai Xu Realm was suddenly allowed to expand, or why Qi would open up the construction of Tai Xu Corner Towers.

Because he knew that Xu Zefu would not answer this question. With his current cultivation and level, he was not qualified to hear such secrets.

However, he didn’t need to ask either.

Having personally witnessed the Sea Clan’s Sea Lord’s true form ascend, he could fully guess part of the truth of the matter.

The establishment of the Town Sea Alliance, the creation of the Sea Merit List, the construction of the Sea Guard system… at least on the surface, these were all to counter the rise of the Sea Clan.

But was this enough? These measures did not have a fundamental significance for the overall increase in the strength of human cultivators. At best, they could only be considered efficient allocation of existing resources, and could not achieve the effect of “opening up new sources.”

This alone was insufficient to contend with the changes in the Sea Clan.

Jiang Wang himself had also considered this – although at his level, he was far from being able to influence the overall situation of the human race, as an individual of the human race, having witnessed the overall ascension of the Sea Clan, he inevitably felt worried.

And the answer he arrived at was the Tai Xu Realm. A fully open Tai Xu Realm.

He extended his hands and carefully held up the Tai Xu Jade Tablet. He simply said, “You have persuaded me.”

What is the Tai Xu Realm?

A great transformation in the history of cultivation, a place where countless talents and wisdom gather, a place where inspiration fiercely collides.

What is the future of the Tai Xu Realm?

Only eight characters: “Vast and mighty current, unstoppable.”

All cultivators can participate, and all cultivators can grow from it.

As Xu Zefu himself said, this is a great endeavor.

Being able to participate in it means being able to carve out a place for oneself in this grand evolution.

A place now is likely to be a vast blue sky in the future!

Xu Zefu smiled with satisfaction. The Tai Xu Realm was not only the ideal of the Ancestral Master Xu Yuanzhi, but now it was also the ideal of the entire Tai Xu Sect. All of them were working hard for it.

And this great ideal was gradually… shining into reality!

“From now on, you are a Tai Xu Envoy. This identity has no real-world authority whatsoever. Our Tai Xu Sect has never participated in any power struggles and will not provide you with any worldly assistance. The only thing it proves is that you are participating in the great endeavor of the Tai Xu Realm. Of course, I believe this is already supreme glory.”

Xu Zefu said this and smiled, “But I think, for you, the better news should be that it represents that you own a Tai Xu Corner Tower. Yes, the Tai Xu Corner Tower that is about to be built belongs to you. How it is built, where it is built, and how it is used afterward, all depend on you. As long as you can build it.”

Jiang Wang could not fully comprehend it for a while, but he already realized that this was a huge gain. A Tai Xu Corner Tower was a huge treasure trove!

“One question, if it’s inconvenient for you to answer, you don’t have to say.”

Jiang Wang carefully asked, “How many Tai Xu Corner Towers will be built in total this time?”

Xu Zefu gave him a meaningful look. “I can’t say about the others. But in Qi, only two new Tai Xu Corner Towers will be built this time. And only yours will be publicly revealed on the surface.”

There were two pieces of information in this sentence.

First, the expansion of the Tai Xu Realm this time is an all-round expansion, not limited to Qi.

Second, the more important aspect of Jiang Wang’s Tai Xu Corner Tower may lie in its demonstrative significance. If the effect is good, more openings will be made. If the effect is not good, adjustments will be needed.

Jiang Wang asked again, “I also want to ask, why would the Tai Xu Sect give up all rights to the Tai Xu Corner Towers?”

Although building Tai Xu Corner Towers in the Eastern Region would inevitably involve Qi, it was likely that the Tai Xu Sect, as the initiator and supervisor of the Tai Xu Realm, would still have the opportunity to negotiate for some rights if they were to discuss it.

“Where there is profit, there will inevitably be ‘plotters.’ The word ‘greed,’ no matter how high one’s cultivation, cannot be avoided. Therefore, we do not participate in the entire construction process of the Tai Xu Corner Towers and do not hold any rights. This is to ensure our absolute neutrality,” Xu Zefu said. “We only need to see the prosperity of the Tai Xu Realm… and the achievement doesn’t necessarily have to be ours.”

Jiang Wang felt deeply impressed and sighed, “I have been taught.”

In the world of cultivation, one is not entirely free.

Jiang Wang felt that he was not someone who liked to cause trouble, and he preferred to cultivate diligently behind closed doors every day. But living in this world, it is impossible not to compete for resources, even if self-sufficient. It is impossible to not have family and friends, and when family and friends are in trouble, it is impossible to not care.

Humans can never possess absolute objectivity. Even if all emotions are extinguished, when looking at the world, it is impossible to avoid viewing it from one’s own perspective.

So this is probably why the Tai Xu Sect rarely treads the mortal world. By being hidden from the world, they can be detached from it.

And only if the Tai Xu Sect is detached from the world and impartial can the Tai Xu Realm be accepted by more forces.

“Then, the Tai Xu Corner Tower in Qi is entrusted to you.” Xu Zefu stood up. “I still need to visit the next Tai Xu Envoy.”

“I will see you off,” Jiang Wang rose with full respect.

“No need.” Xu Zefu raised his hand to stop him, and said with a light smile, “We cannot get along too well. If something were to happen to you someday, and I were to have the thought of helping you, that would be the beginning of my making a mistake. I cannot dislike you, nor can I like you. Currently, I am curious about you, but I will not actively seek to understand you. I admire you, but it stops at admiration. This distance is not overstepping the line, it is just right.”

Jiang Wang had not known the name of the Tai Xu Sect before, and at this moment, he had only seen Xu Zefu alone. But he had already formed an extremely deep impression of this hidden sect.

The idealistic radiance on Xu Zefu, his gentleness, restraint, steadfastness, and dedication, all moved Jiang Wang.

“Then I will not see you off,” Jiang Wang bowed.

Xu Zefu looked at him one last time.

“A Five Elements cultivator, I look forward to your name.”

Then he turned around and pushed the door open to leave.

He came peacefully, and he left peacefully.

Vast and ethereal, like the Tai Xu.