"What if I can't fulfill their dying wish in the end?" I asked.
So many cultivators had exchanged their lives for such an opportunity. How cruel it would be if the final outcome was not ideal.
"You don't need to worry about this matter. It's also destined," Elder Yu's tone was relaxed. "So don't put too much pressure on yourself. If you can complete it with the best quality, that's great. If you can't, then it means it's destined that humanity will never be able to resist the Heavenly Dao..."
I slowly exhaled and remained silent.
"In short, what I can help you with is here. Now I hope you can calm down and cultivate well. At the same time, you can also develop more cultivators. This is of great significance to you and to us!" Elder Yu said.
I nodded.
Chen Zhi walked over, also carrying a heavy box. "Lu Ge, what do we do next?"
"Let's go back first," I said.
The two of us carrying this pile of things was not only inconvenient, but also, if these resources could be utilized effectively, our strength would be elevated to a new level.
This was of great importance to us.
The two of us carried the boxes. They were incredibly heavy, but since both of us had cultivated, it wasn't a major problem.
By the time we returned to the city, it was already dark.
However, Lin Chun and the others were still waiting at the gate.
Upon seeing us return, their faces immediately broke into smiles.
"Gather everyone. I have something to announce!" I said.
Zuo Qing and the others acted quickly, gathering almost everyone.
We assembled in the central plaza.
"Everyone, we had quite a harvest this time. I believe you've all realized how beneficial cultivation is and how terrifying it is to improve your strength. But now I have a way to help you elevate your strength by another level!" I said.
Hearing this, everyone present became excited.
They naturally understood how important it was for them to improve their strength.
"But before that, you must continue with your previous training and acquire elemental powers as quickly as possible," I said seriously, then handed the compass to Bei Chi. "Keep this safe. When everyone's strength reaches a certain level, use this to test and determine their elemental affinity, then focus on cultivating that corresponding element!"
"Furthermore, to encourage everyone to improve their strength as quickly as possible, I promise that I will select five people each day who have the fastest cultivation speed and give them rewards. However, this will only last for three days!" I said. "As for what the reward is..."
I smiled and took out a pill.
It had to be said that these things were far more magical than we had anticipated.
On one hand, these pills possessed immense power. Among the pills we brought back, there were those that improved cultivation speed, healed injuries, and even restored Divine Shepherd's power.
Although their effects were not as good as the Water of Life, that item was simply too precious.
And the pills we currently possessed were enough to help them improve their strength quickly.
With this prerequisite, I became even more confident.
As long as we could ensure a method for rapid improvement, then when that day arrived, even if we faced the Heavenly Dao, we would at least have a fighting chance.
Although I didn't know what the final outcome would be, one thing I was certain of was that if we remained stagnant, when the Heavenly Dao awoke, the consequences for all of us would be the same.
Therefore, the priority was to improve our strength.
Upon seeing the pills in my hand, everyone's faces lit up with excitement.
Just by smelling their aroma, one could tell that these were no ordinary items.
With this understanding, I believed everyone's passion for cultivation would increase.
As expected, after everyone returned to rest, quite a few people began cultivating stealthily.
Although I didn't particularly advocate for this method, the situation was indeed urgent, and I had to find a way to improve their strength as quickly as possible.
Over these few days, several people gradually mastered elemental powers.
Luo Yaqin's elemental power was Water.
Currently, the strongest water was undoubtedly the sea. So I had her directly activate her element with seawater, and the effect was very good.
However, what puzzled me was that when she activated her element, I also seemed to have activated the power of the Water element.
Although I wasn't sure why, as things stood, the elemental powers I could wield seemed to have reached three.
Flame, Lightning, Water...
I was starting to wonder if, one day, I might be able to master all elemental powers...