Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

If the world were seen as a computer, then a Dao Fruit cultivator could even be seen as an open-source software, or even a programming language.

And those who follow the cultivation techniques of Dao Fruit cultivators, in some sense, are users and improvers of this open-source software.

They maintain the vitality of this software, enhance its inherent qualities, and enrich its functionalities.

This is why Zheng Fa says that transmitting teachings is part of cultivation!

Privately, Zheng Fa is more inclined towards this explanation—not out of arrogance, but because, in his view, compared to the Five Sects' theory of repaying heaven and earth, this explanation eliminates an unsatisfactory hypothesis: that heaven itself has a will, one that can even reward or punish cultivators, yet this will is self-contradictory.

According to Occam's Razor, he is more willing to believe Tang Lingwu's understanding...

Of course, at this moment, he can't find another explanation that gives him more confidence.

Zheng Fa spoke.

The hall fell silent; Wuzhi and Xie Qingxue were somewhat confused, but they all looked at the elders seated there.

The old monk from Leiyin Temple slightly lowered his gaze, chanting the Buddha's name softly, his face full of compassion.

Baihua Fairy's eyes tightened slightly, though her smile was somewhat stiff—you could tell she was a bit worried about offending Zheng Fa.

Xie Qingxue smiled brightly, Wuzhi lowered his gaze; at this moment, who wouldn't understand that Zheng Fa's words just now were recognized as the truth endorsed by Dao Fruit cultivators!

And the one who can utter such truths is, at the very least, not lacking in insight compared to Dao Fruit!

Strength is proven through the death of the Great Freedom Demon Emperor.

Insight is affirmed by the Five Sects Dao Fruit hearing firsthand.

So until now, Zheng Fa's strength or hidden methods have finally been acknowledged by the Dao Fruit cultivators of the Five Sects!

Zheng Fa smiled, appearing not to mind at all—

The benefits he gained surpassed the beliefs of these people:

At least just now, he had gained some understanding: the Spiritual Energy Cell Nucleus theory seemed partially validated, at least it aligned with the understanding of several Dao Fruit cultivators!

The atmosphere in the hall finally relaxed, Baihua Fairy stood up, gave a slight bow to Zheng Fa, and apologized:

"Master Zheng, it's not that I am making things difficult, but... our Five Sects have reached our current status through many hardships."

"The Hundred Immortals Alliance has developed so quickly, we are greatly concerned."

Though these words aren't just polite laughter anymore, compared to before, they sound much more sincere.

She continued, "Actually, we are like this because if Master Zheng lacks the strength, ruling Xuanwei Realm alone in the future would be more harm than good."

Zheng Fa was puzzled in his heart, not knowing why Baihua Fairy would say so.

But he knew he had no choice—

He participated in the Five Sects Alliance not to fight for territory, but to... eliminate the Five Sects' doubts.

But what was the origin of the Hundred Immortals Alliance being more harm than good?

Then he heard Baihua Fairy explain to him:

"What Master Zheng says is reasonable. We cultivators, originally go against the way of heaven..."

"To transmit teachings to the world is to strengthen oneself, where is the talk of repaying heaven and earth? This is the language of ordinary people; we take it as mere jokes."

"Transmission of teachings is the best cultivation method for us independent immortals! Yet the mundane world, in its ignorance, can influence our Dao Fruit."

Zheng Fa listened carefully, then heard Baihua Fairy say:

"The Divine Dao blesses all beings, covered with the mundane desires, leading to madness."

This remark vaguely aligns with the old Nine Nether messages from years ago.

It seemed to be correct.

"Immortal Dao is different; the Immortal Sect selects those of high intelligence and exceptional talents from the mundane, choosing the best among the common people to avoid loss of sanity."

This, Zheng Fa had not heard, but at this moment it made sense:

Those with exceptional talents, in Tang Lingwu's analogy, are akin to those core contributors:

Perhaps ninety percent of the useful code is written by those few people…

The others, well, if you can't write, you don't have to.

"Yet those extraordinarily talented also have fatal flaws... being too talented, they overshadow others and form their own Dao Fruit."

"Hence emerges the Demon Ancestor."

Demon Ancestor... is equivalent to a closed system?

Emphasizing control?

In this way, Zheng Fa had some understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the Divine Dao, Immortal Dao, and Demon Path.

The Divine Dao's problems are the largest, thus nearly extinct.

The Immortal Dao and Demon Path each have their strengths and weaknesses, thus surviving to the present.

But the question is, why is there a great calamity?

And why do the Five Sects occupy territory and population?

Various speculations flashed through his mind, and finally, Mu Qingyan's face appeared in his mind:

"Divine beings walk the earth, ancient immortals reside atop the mountains."

"Immortal gods have become the rulers of Xuanwei."

If what she said about the future is true, are these so-called ancient immortals and divine beings part of the Five Sects of Xuanwei?

Thinking this way, Zheng Fa suddenly had a speculation:

Is it possible that the presence of the Five Sects in the world and controlling Xuanwei is to prevent some ancient immortals and divine beings, who are not part of the Five Sects, from using the population of the mundane world of Xuanwei to enhance their strength?

Using Tang Lingwu's analogy again, is it to seize the market first?

Of course, such actions also enhance the strength of these Dao Fruit cultivators.

But broadly transmitting teachings, even adopting Divine Dao methods, inevitably has some hidden dangers.

If not to cope with the great changes of heaven and earth, the Five Sects likely wouldn't adopt such methods they once shunned.

Even the momentary harmony and slight tolerance towards Zheng Fa are a fear of internal conflict?

Thinking this way, he gazed around the hall, knowing it was the time to verify many things, he straightforwardly asked:

"Is this alliance meeting to control the speed of revival of ancient immortals?"

Wuzhi and others' faces showed a hint of confusion; evidently, they hadn't heard of any revival.

But Baihua Fairy and others looked at Zheng Fa with increasing solemnity, their tone of speech now more equal: