Twisted Dreams-Chapter 91 - 63: Make the World Compete!

Imperial Capital, Security Administration building.

Elder He took a sip of tea, giving everyone time to digest before speaking:

"In the video, Master Zhang mentioned that cultivation requires ’enlightenment.’

And ’enlightenment’ is related to an ancient tree.

Does anyone have any thoughts on what that tree might be?"

This touched on the field of biology. A biologist stood up and said:

"The oldest known tree in the world is the bristlecone pine in the White Mountains of California, supposedly over five thousand years old.

Then there’s the Pando grove in Utah, which shares an underground root system, with an age exceeding ten thousand years."

Elder He chuckled and said:

"I don’t think a foreign tree would allow our cultivators to achieve enlightenment."

The history professor raised his hand, adjusted his glasses, and said:

"Since we’re talking about cultivators, we can’t compare it with ordinary trees."

The history professor’s words made everyone nod in agreement.

That made sense.

The history professor continued:

"The Classic of Mountains and Seas records a cosmic tree named ’Jianmu.’

In mythology, trees can serve as ladders between the heavens and the earth, allowing ancient deities to travel freely between them.

Could the tree mentioned by the cultivator be this one?"

Elder He pondered and asked:

"What is the relationship between enlightenment and ’Jianmu’?"

The historian was at a loss for words.

Can a tree really enable enlightenment?

This was too incredible.

Everyone present bowed their heads in thought.

At this moment, Elder He looked at Wei Ming, who was seated at the end, deep in thought, and said with a grin:

"Comrade Wei Ming, do you have something to say?"

Wei Ming was startled, blushing with an awkward smile:

"You all go ahead, I don’t understand anything."

Elder He shook his head:

"That’s not right, everyone needs to brainstorm together.

Besides, even before cultivators appeared, you proposed the concept of Spiritual Energy Revival.

You have foresight.

Moreover, the ’treasures of heaven and earth’ mentioned in this negotiation with cultivators, you told me about those too.

I find your thoughts very important, can you share them?"

After listening to Elder He’s words, everyone focused their attention on Wei Ming, scrutinizing him with surprise in their eyes.

This young man has such ability?

With so many renowned professors waiting to hear his insights, Wei Ming felt a surge of emotions.

There was a voice in his heart at this moment.

’Wei Ming, do you want to be a coward for a lifetime or a hero for an instant, even if it’s just an instant!’

Wei Ming decisively chose the latter.

It’s okay to lose face, at this moment he needs to act like this!

He would use the patterns he gathered over more than ten years of reading cultivation novels to enlighten these scholars on the broad knowledge of cultivation!

Wei Ming stood up and declared loudly:

"I believe that tree is the Enlightenment Tree!"

Everyone looked at Wei Ming in surprise.

Enlightenment Tree?

Is it called the Enlightenment Tree just because it can provide enlightenment?

That simple and crude?

Elder He furrowed his brows:

"Isn’t that statement a bit far-fetched, you first...."

Before he finished speaking, the history professor slapped his forehead:

"The Enlightenment Tree! You mean the Bodhi Tree!"

Wei Ming was taken aback.

This old man also read similar cultivation novels?

Once again, everyone looked at Wei Ming, all thinking this young man wasn’t simple.

The history professor explained:

"It is said that Sakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment and became a Buddha under the Bodhi Tree just before his death.

In many scriptures, the Bodhi Tree is also called the Enlightenment Tree!

Could it be that the cultivator achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree?"

Wei Ming nodded and smiled at the history professor:

"That’s right, exactly that.

Moreover, I believe that to attain enlightenment and step onto the path of cultivation, the Bodhi Tree is essential.

Once enlightened, one transcends the mortals and gains powerful strength.

Or one could consume treasures of heaven and earth and also achieve Foundation Establishment Immortal."

Anyway, that’s how it is written in the novels.

The historian, with a spirit of learning, inquired:

"Comrade Wei Ming, what is this Foundation Establishment?"

Wei Ming began to explain his assumptions Derived from cultivation novels, he’s careful not to be too far-fetched.

People murmured and discussed softly among themselves.

Elder He looked at Wei Ming, the more he looked, the more he seemed to understand.

A talent!

The Security Administration needs such a visionary expert.

At the same time, this person is also a protector of fortune!

After further deliberation and discussion about the Security Administration, their primary mission is to seek Treasures of Heaven and Earth.

Elder He finally confirmed these candidates as members of the Security Administration.

Elder He stood up, his face serious, and announced:

"Everyone, I declare the official establishment of the Security Administration!

From now on, you are comrades-in-arms, and you must maintain confidentiality."

Everyone’s expression became resolute, standing up in unison, a sense of mission rising from within.

After sitting down again, there was already a different kind of bond among them, one that belongs to comrades.

Wei Ming, feeling the goodwill from these respected seniors, only felt a clear path ahead and an immense sense of pride.

He was what his sister called a second-rate young master, and only after his sister pushed him to study and pulled some strings could he work at the South Sea Public Security Bureau.

Now, with the relationships he has with these comrades, he believes he is much more capable than his academically outstanding sister.

Elder He looked at Wei Ming, chuckling, and said:

"Comrade Wei Ming, you work in the South Sea, what do you think of the South Sea?

Have you ever suspected anyone in the South Sea of being an unusual human?

Or do you know of any other extraordinary events we are unaware of?"

Unusual humans include Cultivators, monsters created by the God Creation Organization, and other Extraordinary beings.

Everyone looked at Wei Ming, their expressions solemn.

Starting is always the hardest.

Going from one to ten is easy, but going from zero to one is difficult.

Researching extraordinary events and unusual figures at the start is crucial.

Wei Ming pondered deeply.

A scene flashed in his mind.

A giant bald eagle was fighting with a crow demon in the sky.

People in the square fled in terror.

A beautiful woman stood on the stage, calmly watching the sky, without a trace of panic, even winking provocatively at him.

With a serious expression, he raised his head:

"I recommend strictly monitoring a female streamer.

Her online ID is South Sea Jin Meiting."

...

South Sea, Half-Mountain Villa.

In the courtyard, Li Yang carefully tended to the Extraordinary plant he had created, a daffodil.

The daffodil was very peculiar, as if it had human emotions.

When Li Yang touched it, it would shyly sway its body.

Suzu didn’t understand what was so interesting about a flower; she felt this master was somewhat neglectful of proper duties!

She licked her little tiger teeth, assuming a female demon’s posture, and said:

"Cao Yi said the authorities have created a special department for Extraordinary events.

If they discover the Demon Club, won’t it be very dangerous for us?

For the purpose of ruling the world, should I go and eliminate all the people in the special department."

Cao Yi didn’t actually know the information about that special department, nor did he even know its name.

He deduced the reasons for its establishment were twofold.

First, after the Cultivator Zhang Xiaoyi returned to the South Sea, the authorities quickly processed documentation and credentials for the Shu Mountain Daoist Temple.

This indicated Zhang Xiaoyi had been co-opted by the authorities.

Second, Sheriff Wei Ming’s files were transferred to the Imperial Capital, with high-level access, even beyond his inquiry.

All signs pointed to one conclusion.

After the investigative team returned to the Imperial Capital, the authorities quickly established a special department for Extraordinary events.

Li Yang glanced at Suzu:

"Ruling the world? What a bizarre taste."

Suzu’s eyes lit up.

She loved when Li Yang nurtured evil ambitions.

Li Yang stood up, dusting off the soil from his clothes, and said:

"With the establishment of a special department, I shouldn’t suppress it; I should even support it."

Suzu was taken aback.

No rebellion?

Even support the authorities?

What kind of reasoning is that?!

How could the little kitten understand Li Yang’s thoughts?

He hoped more people would worship Extraordinary power and could become Extraordinary themselves.

He also hoped that there would be conflicts among the Extraordinary.

The more sects among the Extraordinary and the fiercer the fights, the more vigorous it would be.

Having been a hardworking ox and horse for many years, Li Yang understood one truth.

Only by being vigorous can the Extraordinary World develop.

To give an example.

In "Swordsmen," the Sunflower Manual is an unparalleled martial art.

Heroes of the martial world fought endlessly for the Sunflower Manual.

If some fool published ten thousand copies of the Sunflower Manual and distributed them in the martial world.

Imagine, as a person of the martial world, would you practice it or not?

Practice? You have to self-castrate.

Don’t practice? Then you’re even worse off.

Your enemies, your friends, are all practicing this divine skill.

You would be eliminated and become the lowest level of warrior.

This is the essence of being vigorous.

The downside of being vigorous is that ordinary people don’t truly benefit.

The upside is that, in a sense, society is thriving.

When the whole world becomes vigorous, when the whole world aspires to be extraordinary, Li Yang will be able to quickly become a god.