Tan Tianzhong awkwardly smiled and said:

"It's just some ordinary things. It's my honor that Emperor Yu likes them."

Thinking of what was just mentioned.

Tan Tianzhong tentatively asked:

"Earlier, Emperor Yu mentioned... that there is a way to rescue my situation. May I ask if Emperor Yu could conveniently disclose it?"

Fang Yu did not directly answer his question.

Instead, he slowly raised his hand, pressed it down a little, and said calmly:

"Since you are at the Half-step Ancestor Realm... you're essentially one step into the Ancestor Realm. Once you fully enter this realm, your lifespan issue will be resolved naturally. You've sought breakthroughs in the Secret Realm, yet all ended in failure. I believe you have tried every method in the mundane world as well, all to no avail... Do you know why?"

No matter how unwilling Tan Tianzhong was.

No matter how he persevered over hundreds of thousands of years, holding onto a resilient will in the Secret Realm.

However.

How could he not understand the reason behind this?

With a sigh, he said:

"Innate talent determines the upper limit, effort determines the lower limit. Despite my hundreds of thousands of years of effort, I cannot break through the upper limits of my innate talent... Sigh."

This sigh revealed so much helplessness.

Effort is indeed not wrong.

It can determine a person's lower limit.

But without talent, no amount of effort can surpass a certain level and progress will halt.

Some people study for an hour, equivalent to others studying for days.

Some people sleep in class, play basketball after class, do not do homework, yet they still do well in exams when they barely study!

Why?

Talent.

Talent determines the upper limit.

It's not scary if others have talent, it's scary if talented people work harder than you.

This is an eternal truth.

Fang Yu nodded and said, "Exactly. It's this talent you mentioned... Those without talent can catch up with effort, diligence can make up for clumsiness. However, even the most diligent have their limits. Just like a container, no matter how much effort you put in, its capacity does not expand."

Hearing this.

Tan Tianzhong's expression grew dim.

Fang Yu changed the subject and said:

"But humans are different..."

This sentence suddenly ignited the last glimmer of hope in Tan Tianzhong's heart.

He wasn't against the idea of seeking Cultivators from Wanxian City.

He even wanted to find Emperor Yu at Tiandu Mountain.

All to solve this problem.

Fang Yu continued:

"Humans are the spirit of all things... lifeless objects are destined for a certain structure and size from the start. The spirit of all things, however, can change themselves in this universe..."

"Change oneself?"

This question is something Tan Tianzhong had considered before.

But how to change?

Fang Yu smiled and said:

"For ordinary people, modifying talent is indeed unlikely! But I... can."

As these words came out.

Tan Tianzhong looked at Fang Yu in shock.

His eyes were full of disbelief.

This...

How is it possible?

How could a person's talent be changed?

Fang Yu seemed to read his mind and said:

"You might not believe it, but do you know why some people who were dull in elementary school suddenly become smart in middle school?"

Tan Tianzhong shook his head.

Fang Yu continued:

"Enlightenment... Not to mention the Cultivation Era, even in the modern society of the past, many foolish people became intelligent overnight. Sudden enlightenment..."

Upon hearing this.

Tan Tianzhong nodded.

This is indeed true.

But how easy is it to achieve enlightenment?

It all depends on opportunity!

How many opportunities does a person have in a lifetime?

Before Tan Tianzhong could speak.

Fang Yu calmly said:

"I grant you an opportunity! To help you break through to the Ancestor Realm. Do you dare to accept?"

"..."

...

The air became still.

This opportunity bestowed is far greater than directly modifying one's Qi Sea.

It's known that throughout the Huaxia World, many prestigious universities have established Cultivator courses, actively training Cultivators.

But seventy years have passed.

Not a single Ancestor Realm Master has emerged.

Why?

It's too difficult!

As hard as ascending to heaven!

Heaven Stepping Realm Cultivators can roam the skies.

An Ancestor Realm, comparable to a guardian deity of a world!

How can it just appear out of nowhere!

Granting such an opportunity, what does it mean?

It's beyond any monetary benefit.

No amount of money can exchange for it!

Then...

What is Emperor Yu after?

After a brief shock, Tan Tianzhong met Fang Yu's gaze.

"Emperor Yu, I would very much like to know, why?"

"Firstly, the Huaxia World is the center of the world; with the advent of the Cultivation Era, all the Alien Clans from around the world want to come to this land... There are many Cultivation experts, yet to this day, not a single Ancestor Realm Master has appeared. Even my five Hall Masters are stuck at the Peak Realm of Human Immortal, unable to progress... If an Ancestor Realm Master could emerge, our Huaxia would have another guardian deity. Why not?"

"Secondly, training a Cultivation expert is extremely difficult. Pouring all the resources of a country, or even a world, might not succeed. Yet today, a Half-step Ancestor Realm Cultivator stands before me, should I watch him fall and do nothing? Wouldn't that waste your hundreds of thousands of years of Secret Realm cultivation? Besides, you are a Huaxia person, with Huaxia blood running in your veins, and your contribution to Emperor City, maintaining peace in one area, shows that what you've done benefits the world."

"Thirdly, while I grant you an opportunity, there's also something I need you to do..."

The first two points.

Tan Tianzhong nodded upon hearing them.

Easy to understand, and no objection.

The third point was what he cared about most, so he said: "Emperor Yu, please say... as long as it's something I, Tan Tianzhong, can accomplish, I will do my utmost. I just don't understand, with Emperor Yu's current powers, how could you need an old man like me to help?"

"It's not help... it's your duty... The Huaxia World is in peril——"

Fang Yu changed the subject, then spoke of the situation with the ten Great Demon Kings.

Especially when mentioning the millions of creatures in the Demon Cave, his expression slightly changed.

The pros and cons were immediately clear.

The atmosphere was intense as Tan Tianzhong banged the table and said: "Damn demons... These years, I've been resting and recuperating at home, all affairs managed by my students, I had no idea such a major event occurred. I am truly ashamed!"

"It's not too late now that you know."

"Alright! I will definitely assist with this matter! Since the Demon Cave and its army have appeared, I will immediately dispatch personnel to patrol everywhere and promptly inform all city's Cultivators to beware of demons."

"This matter mustn't be made public... Now that the Dragon Vein is suppressed, it's still in the hands of the Demon King. Disturbing them might alarm them. This needs to be handled secretly."

"I comply with Emperor Yu's wishes."

As the two discussed and reached an understanding.

The old housekeeper's voice came from outside—

"Mr. Tan, all three of your disciples have arrived and are waiting outside the courtyard."