Multiverse Skill System

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Upon entering the room, Guo Jia sensed something was amiss. He felt as light as a feather and his spirits lifted considerably, as if he had taken some kind of magic potion.

This was Guo Jia's first time entering this room, and the reason for his reaction was that this was actually the room where Yi Shuihan absorbed immortal energy every day, and there were still traces of immortal energy left. For an ordinary person like Guo Jia, this environment was naturally very different from the outside, and his body could easily perceive the difference.

Even Guo Jia, an outsider, could sense that something was wrong, let alone the three from Nan Hua. Their eyes were wide open, and they looked completely stunned.

"How is that possible? The concentration of spiritual energy here is a hundred times higher than outside."

"Moreover, this spiritual energy has a kind of ambiguous feeling, and it seems to be very different from ordinary spiritual energy."

"Could it be the legendary Spirit Gathering Array? The kind of array that can attract surrounding spiritual energy to a fixed area, thereby achieving the purpose of gathering spiritual energy?"

"There's not a trace of an array at all. Is it too profound to be discerned?"

The three from Nanhua were sharing their opinions, completely unaware of Yi Shuihan's strange gaze.

Yi Shuihan knows how to use a spirit-gathering array, but this is not a spirit-gathering array at all. There is no array set up here. It's just that he absorbs immortal stones here every day, and a little immortal energy leaks out unintentionally. In addition, he always closes the door when he goes out, which is why this effect is like this. If you want to say something, it's simply because the room is well sealed.

At Yi Shuihan's level, whether he was inside or outside, his feelings were pretty much the same; the concentration of spiritual energy was always so low. Therefore, his perception wasn't as profound as that of Nan Hua and the others.

"A bunch of bumpkins who've never seen the world!"

Yi Shuihan wouldn't reveal his thoughts; he simply sat there quietly, waiting for the others to calm down.

A few minutes later, Nan Hua and the others finally realized their current predicament, looked at Yi Shuihan somewhat awkwardly, and quieted down.

"Don't be shy, please find a seat!"

That's what they said, but after Yi Shuihan finished speaking, he realized the problem: there seemed to be only one spot in the entire room, and he had already taken it all up.

Fortunately, Yi Shuihan reacted quickly, casting a hand seal, and a decent-looking stone chair appeared in front of Nan Hua, the other two, and Guo Jia.

This move, when seen by Nan Hua and the others, caused their pupils to shrink again. However, Guo Jia remained more composed than them, and simply sat down in his chair.

Once everyone was seated, Yi Shuihan spoke again.

"Three fellow Daoists have come from afar. May I ask what brings you here?"

Guo Jia looked at the three from Nanhua with curiosity, waiting for their answer.

The three of them, including Nan Hua, exchanged glances. Finally, Nan Hua spoke up, "We were cultivating in seclusion in our own temples when we heard that an immortal had descended from the heavens. We have come to pay our respects, hoping that the immortal will have mercy on us and show us the way to the true path of immortality."

After they finished speaking, Nan Hua and the others looked at Yi Shuihan with expectant eyes. Their longing gazes almost made Yi Shuihan want to run away.

Yi Shuihan did not doubt what Nan Hua said to them, and could tell that the other party was serious, and could understand their feelings.

That feeling of despair, with no way forward, is unbearable for most people. The fact that the three of them weren't driven mad is already a testament to their good mental state.

Now that they have Yi Shuihan, an immortal who has already surpassed them, they naturally can't help but want to know how to continue to improve.

"How should I answer? Should I tell the truth?"

Yi Shuihan pondered for a moment. He felt that if he told the truth, you shouldn't overthink it. It was because of the world's conditions that you could only accept your fate and couldn't improve. But such words were a bit hurtful!

However, Yi Shuihan would not lie.

"Don't you all feel that no matter what you do, you can't improve your cultivation level even by the slightest bit?"

The three from Nanhua nodded frantically.

"May the immortal tell me the reason for this?"

Yi Shuihan pointed upwards with his finger, revealing a profound and inscrutable expression.

"You think what you've seen is all the worlds? I can tell you, there are actually countless worlds you've seen, and some of these worlds are suitable for cultivation, while others can only accommodate ordinary people."

"Could it be that the limitations of this world prevent the emergence of true immortals, thus hindering our progress?"

The three from Nanhua were quick-witted and immediately understood what Yi Shuihan meant.

"That's a good level of acceptance!"

Yi Shuihan was somewhat surprised.

"So, Immortal, you are not..."

"That's right, I'm not from this world."

"Does the immortal have a way to help us?"

"There are methods, of course. The first is to take you away from here to a world where you can continue to improve, but I can't do that. The second is to make this world break through and become a world where you can continue to improve. Specifically..."

Chapter 607 Establishment of the Taoist Academy

Yi Shuihan explained the method for raising the overall cultivation level of the world to the three immortals of the late Han Dynasty, and even gave an example from the Harry Potter world. He slightly modified the wording to make it easier for them to understand.

For Yi Shuihan, raising the cultivation level of the Three Kingdoms world is not too difficult, but it may not be so for the Three Immortals of the Late Han Dynasty. However, it is not impossible. As long as they can contribute what they have learned and develop it quietly, the world may be able to advance immediately in a few hundred years.

According to Yi Shuihan's estimate, at least several million people in this world can embark on the path of cultivation, and their overall strength can increase by about 10 times to advance to the Bronze level.

This is an extremely massive undertaking, but for the three immortals of the late Han Dynasty, it is the only path. What does it matter if it takes a little time, as long as they can break through?

In the previous world, the reason why Yi Shuihan was able to complete the mission so quickly was actually largely due to Godzilla. Otherwise, there wouldn't even be enough raw materials to make the Awakening Potion. If he were to cultivate it himself, it would take decades or even centuries to meet the needs of the entire world.

The same principle applies to this world. The most direct way to quickly advance the world is to invent a pill that can enhance strength. This is not a big problem. The biggest problem is the raw materials for refining the pill. This world does not have enough medicinal materials to support people's improvement. It can only rely on time to slowly grind things up.

“It seems that the three of us were wrong before. We shouldn’t have stayed out of worldly affairs and only occasionally interfered. If we had all developed a sect and guided people to the path of cultivation, we probably would have already broken through by now.”

Nan Hua sighed.

"Who knows what happened? The few of us have cultivated to this level, and we need an enormous amount of resources. We thought that if more people cultivated, our resources would be even less, so we naturally wouldn't pass on our Daoist teachings. But we never expected that it would end up harming us."

Yu Ji smiled wryly.

"Fortunately, it's not too late now. I've decided to carry forward my alchemy skills and strive to advance this world."

Zuo Ci made a decision.

"The guidance of the immortals on multiple paths has shown us the way forward."

The three from Nanhua bowed deeply to Yi Shuihan, showing their utmost sincerity.

Yi Shuihan accepted the bow without hesitation, and then spoke again, "I can offer you some suggestions on this matter."

"Please enlighten me, Immortal."

Nan Hua and the others pretended to listen attentively.

"If you want to advance the world, you need to get into the public eye. A few people can't accomplish this as they used to. I suggest you cooperate with the government and join the Great Han. We'll help you with your publicity. You can set up a cultivation school to teach everyone the basics of cultivation. Then, select those with good talent and train them. Once they've matured, let them teach others how to cultivate. Spread the word in this way, and the speed will be faster as you go on."

"Moreover, the state provides some benefits, and by cultivating to a certain level, one can gain some power, receive extra points in the imperial examinations, and be given priority in other matters. In this way, I believe everyone's enthusiasm for cultivation will greatly increase."

Although Yi Shuihan only gave a general outline, the three immortals of the late Han Dynasty could easily imagine the pros and cons of the matter. Without much consideration, they had already agreed to Yi Shuihan's proposal.

The Great Han has already occupied a continent, and it is believed that it will be able to unify the world and become the world's largest power in a few years. With the help of the Great Han, the World Advancement Plan will definitely be much smoother.

"Then I will ask for your continued assistance in the future, Immortal."

Led by Nan Hua, the three immortals all expressed their intention to join the Han Dynasty, thus becoming completely bound to it.

Yi Shuihan naturally welcomed this with open arms. He believed that their addition would be a great boost to the Han Dynasty, and that he could entrust them with tasks when unifying the world in the future. This would lighten the burden on Yi Shuihan considerably.

Of course, Yi Shuihan wasn't joking when he said he would help them advance in the world; he would definitely do it. However, he wouldn't spend too much time on it, since his main task wasn't world advancement.

"Fengxiao! I've noticed you've been quite idle lately. Now I have another task for you. It would be a great loss to the country if someone as talented as you didn't contribute to it."

Yi Shuihan looked at Guo Jia with a smile.

"Well... well, actually I'm not exactly free either. I'm busy every day. Look, I even have dark circles under my eyes."

Guo Jia said somewhat hurriedly that as a rather lazy person, he felt his current life was quite good, with a 9-to-5 schedule and weekends off, and he didn't want to be burdened with extra responsibilities.

"Dark circles under his eyes? No! Do you guys see any dark circles under his eyes?"

Yi Shuihan asked the three immortals beside him, giving them a special look.

The three immortals immediately understood, and Nan Hua immediately said, "Young man, you look perfectly fine, you don't have any dark circles under your eyes at all! Don't lie through your teeth."

"That's right, I don't think you'd get tired even if you worked for days and nights."

"It's okay to be tired. We can use magic to relieve your fatigue. If you have any health problems, we can cure you in no time."

Faced with a 4-on-1 attack, especially since Guo Jia realized he was no match for any of them, he had no choice but to accept his fate.

"Tell me, what's the mission? I'll agree, okay?"

"Good, Fengxiao, I knew I hadn't misjudged you. You're a good comrade!" Yi Shuihan patted Guo Jia's shoulder affectionately, with an expression that said, "I have high hopes for you."

"Now I appoint Guo Jia as the Dean of my Great Han Dao Academy, and Nan Hua, Zuo Ci, and Yu Ji as the Elders of the Academy, who will be fully responsible for leading the country into the era of cultivation. As for the specifics, the four of you can discuss them. If you need anything, you can apply for it. You must come up with a plan as soon as possible."

After hearing Yi Shuihan's words, Guo Jia's face became somewhat distorted. Just thinking about this matter gave him a headache. If it were to be implemented, he probably wouldn't be able to have a day off for a long time.

The thought of his leisurely life slipping away from him caused Guo Jia great pain.

“I’m afraid I can’t do it alone. I suggest that Brother Zhicai come and help me.”

Hmph, this kind of pain needs to be shared with someone.

"That's right."

Chapter 608, Becoming an Apprentice for the Sake of Drinking

"We've covered most of the important business. Now let's talk about personal matters. Fengxiao, I overheard your conversation outside the mansion. I think it's a great choice for you to become Nanhua's disciple."

Yi Shuihan's thoughts jumped around so quickly that Guo Jia was taken aback and didn't react in time.

The first to react was Nan Hua. He glanced gratefully at Yi Shuihan, and then looked expectantly at Guo Jia.

"Don't underestimate Fellow Daoist Nanhua. His strength is far more than you think. Zhang Jiao only obtained a few books from him and was so strong without any guidance. If you obtain his complete inheritance, the throne of second in the world will be yours. After I leave, you will be the number one in the world."

Uh, it seems I tempted him in the wrong direction. Seeing Guo Jia's unmoved reaction, Yi Shuihan realized that this guy was not actually competitive and did not have much of a pursuit of strength.

With a quick glance, Yi Shuihan spoke again, "Once you learn Taoist arts, such as the invisibility technique, you can go out and fool around without anyone noticing; there's also the clone technique, with which you can have your clone do whatever you want; most importantly, once your cultivation level is high enough, you can also make immortal wine. Let me tell you, even the most ordinary immortal wine is a hundred times better than the best wine you're drinking now. If you don't cultivate, then immortal wine will be out of your reach, because ordinary people who drink immortal wine will be overwhelmed by its energy, which is suicidal."

This time, Guo Jia finally showed a longing expression, looking extremely tempted.

"Is everything you said true?"

“Of course it’s true.” Yi Shuihan flipped his hand and took out a bottle of special wine he had collected from Harry Potter. “This bottle is not a wine that ordinary people can drink. I can drink it as I please, but you can’t stand even a drop.”

"I do not believe!"

Yi Shuihan didn't explain further, but instead opened the wine bottle. A peculiar aroma of wine instantly filled the entire room. Guo Jia's face turned bright red, and within two seconds, he began to sway from side to side, as if he was about to fall to the ground.

Upon seeing this, Yi Shuihan quickly sealed the bottle and then helped Guo Jia sober up.

"After experiencing it firsthand, what do you think? This bottle of mine can hardly be called a true celestial wine."

Yi Shuihan asked with a smile.

Guo Jia recalled the feeling from just now, his eyes shining as he looked at the wine bottle in Yi Shuihan's hand. Just a whiff of the wine was like drinking 10 jin of strong liquor, which was beyond his imagination.

Before Yi Shuihan appeared, the best wine Guo Jia had ever drunk was no more than 30 degrees. After the invention of distillation technology, he thought that was the best wine and believed that it must be the celestial wine of the immortal realm. But now Yi Shuihan has proven that what he drank before was just ordinary wine. The real celestial wine is probably hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of times better than ordinary wine.

As a drunkard, Guo Jia even reached the point where he felt life was meaningless without alcohol. Now that he knew about the Immortal Wine, he had an impulse to try it no matter what.

Compared to being able to drink the immortal wine, everything else is secondary. It's just about becoming an apprentice, right?

"Master, please accept my deepest respect."

Guo Jia immediately knelt down in front of Nan Hua.

To be honest, Nan Hua was still completely bewildered. From Guo Jia's attitude, he already knew that the reason Guo Jia became his disciple was entirely because he could drink the immortal wine that mortals couldn't drink after cultivating. He had never even dreamed of such a reason.

They cultivate Taoism to become immortals and achieve eternal life, but they never expected to encounter someone who only wants to drink. Truly, the world is full of wonders.

Regardless of the reason, Nan Hua values ​​Yi Shuihan as his disciple highly, especially since Guo Jia is now the academy's dean. It can be said that he will need Guo Jia's help in the future advancement of the world. By taking Guo Jia as his disciple, Nan Hua is not afraid that Guo Jia will not do his job well.

On that day, Guo Jia formally became an apprentice at the Imperial Preceptor's residence, witnessed by a group of familiar friends. Thus, the Three Immortals of the Late Han Dynasty stepped onto the stage of the Han Dynasty.

Although Guo Jia appears frivolous on the surface, he is essentially a person who respects his teachers and values ​​the Way. Since becoming a disciple of Nan Hua, although he doesn't exactly obey him blindly, he is very respectful, which makes Nan Hua very happy and satisfied with him.

Especially after Guo Jia truly embarked on the path of cultivation and displayed extraordinary talent, Nan Hua treated Guo Jia as his own son, wishing he could pass on everything he knew to him.

Even Zuo Ci and Yu Ji, who frequently encountered Nan Hua Xiu's disciples, began to consider finding a disciple themselves.

……

Three more years passed.

Thanks to Yi Shuihan's meddling, the entire Three Kingdoms world has no chance of being restored. At this time, my great Han has already occupied the whole world, and the whole world consists of only the Han Dynasty.

A lot has happened in the past three years, the most important of which is the development of the Taoist temple. Compared with three years ago, even the most ordinary people know what Taoist cultivation is all about, and they are very enthusiastic about it.

However, the aptitude required for cultivating Tao is much higher than that for practicing martial arts or simply studying literature. Not only do you need to be intelligent, but you also need to have a good physique, and you need to endure a huge amount of energy that ordinary people cannot withstand.

The difference between a good cultivator and a bad one is enormous. You might work hard for a month to cultivate, but it's still not as good as someone who can just sit in meditation for a day. This gap makes many people feel hopeless.

Although Nan Hua and his people wanted to lead the world to advancement, they couldn't provide cultivation to the entire world for free. For example, in the area of ​​pills, they developed acceleration pills that could speed up cultivation, but due to the scarcity of resources, they could only supply those who were truly talented. As a result, the good got better and the bad got worse, leading to a severe polarization.