"Huh, that's strange, where's Chen Lan?"
Luo Tao scratched his head in confusion, just about to sit down when he heard the Voice of Hongmeng reverberate in his mind!
[I am Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao]
The voice seemed to explode inside his brain, yet also rang out right beside his ear.
Startled, Luo Tao quickly glanced around, trying to find where Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao might be, but he didn't see even a shadow.
His eyes suddenly widened as he realized whose voice it had been.
Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao?!
"Whoa, a true master! Being able to speak directly into my mind, that's impressive!" Luo Tao exclaimed in surprise.
And he wasn't the only one; people all across the nation heard that voice, no matter their age or location, even if they were far away on the border.
As long as they were within Huaxia's borders, they could hear it!
Countless people across the country stopped what they were doing and stood in place, looking around.
They wanted to find a glimpse of Chen Lan, but it was impossible.
Because Chen Lan was in a location they never expected.
"Is that the voice of Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao? Why does it sound exactly like the voice from the Golden List, ethereal and sacred, filled with a sense of safety."
"It must have changed its voice. The Great Emperor has many things we cannot comprehend, like this nationwide communication ability. Truly impressive."
"As expected, it's just as those cultivators said. Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao can see all of us and hear our discussions; we have no secrets anymore!"
"Everyone, stop talking. Let's hear what Celestial Venerable is about to say; it surely won't be anything bad."
"What an incredible feeling. I wonder if Celestial Venerable himself is handsome."
...
Qin Capital Branch.
As Chen Lan's voice rang out, everyone paused their work, instinctively looking up at the sky.
But soon they realized, this wasn't the Golden List, it was Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao!
The one who reacted the most was Yan Yu; the moment she heard the voice, she vanished.
In the next second.
She appeared in the sky, anxiously looking around.
But the result was predictable; she lowered her head in disappointment, not seeing a trace of anyone.
Clearly, Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao was talking to them from a faraway place.
However, Yan Yu wasn't willing to give up; someday, she would surely find Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao!
[I will not casually destroy Blue Star, nor will I exterminate all of you]
Chen Lan's voice rang out once more.
Hearing these words, the people nationwide understood.
Why the mysterious Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao was speaking to them; he already knew they feared he was a villain who might destroy the world, and he came to clarify.
Upon hearing Chen Lan's response, the general populace felt much more at ease, as long as the world wasn't going to be casually destroyed.
[I enjoy peace and quiet]
The voice echoed again.
This time, the tone carried a hint of impatience, seemingly a warning.
A warning for everyone not to discuss him or seek him out, or else the consequences would be severe.
The wrath of the Great Emperor was something no one could escape!
At this moment, no one dared to contradict Chen Lan; they silently listened.
[I am a Huaxia citizen. When necessary, I will act, but I will not join any department]
Hearing the phrase "I am a Huaxia citizen," people across the nation felt even more at peace.
Just remembering that Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao was one of their own Huaxia people filled them with a great sense of security!
After a while, Chen Lan's voice no longer resounded, and people gradually returned to their normal work and lives.
Their worries significantly dissipated, no longer fearing that Chen Lan would destroy the world, but rather feeling a sense of security.
With such a Great Emperor guarding Huaxia, who would dare to invade?!
...
"Not bad, you can tell he's a patriot. With him around, Huaxia will be the safest country in these troubled times!"
Li Long stood with his hands behind his back, looking out the large window, laughing heartily.
With such a Great Emperor holding fort, he wanted to see which audacious fool would dare come!
"Elder Li, many of our compatriots abroad want to return, but the situation overseas is also quite grim. We need to send someone to bring them back."
At this time, a man came over to report the situation.
"Hmm, then send a few at the Tribulation Stage to pick them up; they should suffice."
"Yes."
Li Long couldn't help but chuckle. They used to dream of running away, but now they long to come back?
Heh!
...
Chen Lan returned to the dormitory.
He saw Luo Tao sitting on a chair.
"Where did you go?" Luo Tao asked curiously.
"To the Moon," Chen Lan replied with a smile.
"Yeah, right, bragging again. But did you hear Celestial Venerable's voice just now?"
"I heard it."
"So cool! Such magic, being able to chat with everyone in the country, it's awesome. Next time my phone's dead and I need to message my girlfriend, I'll use this trick."
"..."
"You're hopeless; bootlickers end up with nothing good," Chen Lan shook his head, helplessly.
"Do you think the big guy can really see everything we're doing?"
"Maybe."
"So, even when I'm showering, he can see?"
"..."
"Don't overthink it; your little caterpillar isn't worth his interest."
"Get lost, wanna play a game of Kings?"
"Sure."
...
Two days flew by.
Since Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao addressed the nation.
The national crime rate plummeted to almost zero!
Because everyone knew, there was a pair of eyes constantly watching over them.
Seeing all their actions, fulfilling that old saying.
Heaven is watching what you do!
And now, there truly was a Celestial Venerable, always observing them.
Those with malicious intents dared not act, for fear of angering the Celestial Venerable and inviting divine retribution.
Making their souls scatter.
And because they dared not commit crimes, the cultivator management departments had an exceptionally easy time.
Now, they have recruited 350 million people, all being cultivators.
From high Celestial Immortals to the low Body Refining stage.
The power was firmly in their grasp, except for that most terrifying force they couldn't control.
That would be Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao, the mysterious cultivator capable of destroying the world in a single thought.
But two days had passed, and everyone's worries had almost vanished. They all believed Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao was a good person, much to their relief.
Out of Huaxia's billions, only a small portion became cultivators, while the vast majority remained ordinary people.
Therefore, the nation decided to commence an era of national cultivation.
Moreover, parts of elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as universities, were to be overhauled and transformed into Cultivation Schools.
Teaching ordinary students how to cultivate right from a young age, enabling them to be reborn.
And there is no upper age limit; even those over eighty can enroll in the cultivation university to cultivate alongside everyone.
Qindu University was one of them, having been converted into a Cultivation University in just two days.
Everyone was automatically enrolled in the Cultivation System, but they still had to learn subjects like math, science, and chemistry daily as a precautionary measure.
Because not everyone had the talent for cultivation.
The new principal was Yan Yu.
...
Dormitory.
"Let's go, Squad Leader Chen, everyone's waiting for you!"
"Alright, alright, I get it. I should have smacked you when I had the chance, I really give up."
Chen Lan was quite helpless because of Luo Tao's big mouth.
Now many people knew his cultivation was at the Nascent Soul stage, and as a result, the teacher assigned him the role of advisor.
But that was actually quite low-key since the original proposal was Vice Principal.
He was very resistant to it, not seeking fame, but those classmates collectively pleaded with him.
Some of the ordinary people even knelt, just wanting to learn cultivation.
Seeing so many eager to learn cultivation reminded Chen Lan of something familiar.
It was like teaching someone new to play a game and guiding them until they could finally play it well.
A truly fulfilling feeling.
Perhaps, he could be a teacher in reality for once; after all, no one in this world could teach him anymore.
Consider it an experience of a teacher's life.
At the moment he stepped out of the dorm, the sky suddenly clouded over, lightning and thunder split the air.
The Voice of Hongmeng rang out once more.
[Magical Treasure, will materialize in one hour]