"Lu Ze?"

"It's actually Lu Ze!?"

"How could it be Lu Ze!??"

"Could it be that True Disciple Zhong also happens to be at Lihuo Peak?"

...

Countless Cultivators burst into exclamations together.

Even Lu Ze's Master, Nangong Yuan, had a look of bewilderment, his expression as if saying: "Right? How could it be this Rebellious Disciple?"

He couldn't presume to comment on other people's Disciples, but didn't he know the character of his own Rebellious Disciple?

Forget being far from a Saint.

Sometimes he wasn't even close to being human...

So earlier, when the other Elders were guessing their own Disciples, he hadn't said a single word.

But at this moment, the result was beyond everyone's expectations!

Nangong Yuan froze for a moment, then his beard couldn't help but curl up as he said in ecstasy:

"Hahahaha!! I've long said that my Disciple is pure-hearted by nature and has the bearing of a Saint... Hahaha!!"

However, though everyone was stunned, no one dared to question it.

This was a Sacred Phenomenon sent down by the Heavenly Dao; questioning Lu Ze was questioning the Heavenly Dao.

Lu Ze, standing in the center of the phenomenon, was completely baffled by everything around him.

It wasn't until that wisp of golden Black-and-Yellow Qi merged into his body that he was certain...

He was indeed the person who triggered the Sacred Phenomenon.

What's going on?

The one becoming a Saint is me??

I'm fucking part of the Demonic Path!!!

Something must have gone wrong, okay!!!!

Lu Ze's brain worked rapidly, but he still couldn't figure out what was "Saintly" about himself.

"Saint" is not just a simple title, but the world's recognition of one's actions.

Those who could manifest a Sacred Phenomenon were few and far between in the history of the Profound Heaven Continent.

For example, Saint Meng, the ancient Sect Master of the Heavenly Mystery Sect.

He exchanged the entire Sect's Luck for a glimmer of life for the Righteous Cultivators, triggering the Sacred Phenomenon before his death and the dissipation of his Dao.

For example, Saint Zhang in the chaotic times.

It is said that this person practiced the Great Dao Truth Incantation to its limit and even had the potential for Immortal Ascension.

Yet he did not hesitate to exhaust his lifelong cultivation to shout the four mantras: "To establish a heart for Heaven and Earth, to establish a life for the people, to continue the lost teachings for past Saints, and to open up peace for all generations," carving out an Immortal Path for the common people in a chaotic world.

And for example...

...

In short, those who draw out a Sacred Phenomenon are all top-tier, legendary figures.

They have either shed blood for a prosperous age or brought blessings to the common people.

But what about me?

Aside from making games, I just make games.

Leaving aside the spiritual opium, there's also the pay-to-win traps, the tormenting of people, and...

"My good Disciple, tell your Master, what have you been doing behind my back lately?"

Nangong Yuan was beaming with joy, holding Lu Ze's hand for the first time as if he were a precious treasure, his smile as warm as the spring sun.

"Uh... I don't know either?"

Lu Ze shrugged helplessly.

This time, he truly didn't know.

The countless onlookers and Cultivators present were all bewildered.

"What? Even he himself doesn't know?"

"Could it be that the Heavenly Dao really made a mistake?"

"Impossible! That's the Heavenly Dao!"

"Could it be... Old Lu... True Disciple, is actually an ultimate Saint who saves all living beings in private?"

"Why don't you just doubt the Heavenly Dao instead?"

"Didn't he just create an Illusion Realm..."

...

Just as everyone was incredibly confused, a loud voice suddenly came through:

"Perhaps I know why."

Everyone looked up and saw Zhong Yi flying gracefully in the air, smiling as he gave Lu Ze a thumbs up.

Zhong Yi took out a Spirit Stone and held it high in his hand.

"Spirit Stones... I assume none of you here are lacking them."

"But have you ever considered that Outer Sect Disciples lack them, Utility Disciples lack them... and those Loose Cultivators without a Sect to rely on would even fight to the death for a single Spirit Stone."

"The Spirit Stones of high-level Cultivators «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» will only increase, while the resource gap for low-level Cultivators will only grow wider."

"It's almost impossible for low-level Cultivators to earn Spirit Stones from high-level ones because they don't have the ability to provide what you and I need..."

"But in Junior Brother Lu's Illusion Realm, you and I both have things we desire."

"And they, as it happens, can provide them."

"In other words, Junior Brother Lu's Illusion Realm has given every Cultivator in the cultivation world a chance to obtain Spirit Stones..."

"For them, this is a path."

"An Immortal Path that exists within an Illusion Realm."

"Now, do you all still think he just made an Illusion Realm?"

After hearing Zhong Yi's words, many Cultivators present nodded, seemingly understanding.

"So, the reason True Disciple Lu gained the recognition of the Heavenly Dao is because he benefited countless Loose Cultivators throughout the world?"

"Put that way, it seems to make sense."

"Isn't there a rumor that a great era of cultivation is coming? Perhaps it has something to do with this Illusion Realm?"

"Maybe it's really possible... is this the 'Luck' of the low-level Cultivators?"

...

Lu Ze looked at Zhong Yi with sudden realization.

Only then did he understand why he was able to gain the recognition of the Heavenly Dao.

But he still felt it was quite bizarre.

We agreed to make games in the Immortal Realm, how did you suddenly become a Saint??

It's just a pity there's no Grandmist Purple Qi, so the Sacred Phenomenon is incomplete; for now, he's only considered a Saint-in-waiting.

"Junior Brother Lu, your Dao is different from others... operation xianyuan zhou is only the beginning."

As if seeing through Lu Ze's thoughts, Zhong Yi landed beside him and patted his shoulder.

"If you can continue to open up this 'path' within the Illusion Realm in the future, becoming a Saint is only a matter of time."

Hearing this, Lu Ze suddenly felt a bit gleeful.

Isn't it just promoting Grinding to everyone?

That's way too simple!

As long as it's an online game, you can grind!

"Thank you for the guidance, Senior Brother Zhong."

Lu Ze smiled and expressed his thanks, then suddenly felt a slight chill.

Looking up, he saw Li Moran watching him from afar high in the sky, her icy eyes flickering slightly.

"So soon, it's become me who has to catch up to you?"

The faint smile at the corner of her mouth vanished in a flash, and a sense of anticipation suddenly welled up in Li Moran's heart.

"operation xianyuan zhou? Interesting... I'll give it a try."