Chapter 1602
Chapter 1602 - 1598 Heaven
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The ancient city now possesses a Heaven.
Some information spreads wings, especially when there are advertisements and promotions... But if its mere existence can bring sufficient benefits, even without promotion, it will spread rapidly.
In fact, merely by its appearance, its charm has exceeded everyone’s expectations.
"Truly beautiful..."
This is a water-themed area, where a huge Tree of Crystal rises from the ground, the invisible treetop at ground level becoming the source of the Land of the Water Source.
Around it, to its left and right, near its roots and tree holes, waterfalls and streams flow.
The streams are clear, and the bottom is visible which divides the valley into several small islands.
The originally low mountains have been transformed by supernatural forces, creating islands that float on water, separate the lake, or suspend in mid-air.
Crystal bridges connect these islands, and the mid-air floating islands also receive water veins from the Tree of Crystal, forming rainbows in the air from the water flowing down the Floating Islands.
All of this, despite some uninhabited voids, still gives witnesses the illusion of entering a fairyland in the Human World.
"...you, maybe you are a good person."
"Good person? Who is good? Don’t curse people."
In this world, often the so-called good people suffer the most losses, especially in romance... but in Big Cat’s eyes, Lu Ping’an truly is a rare "good person."
This is a world eroded by his heart’s image; its landscape and atmosphere are the manifestations of his mind... just as in the past, Big Cat’s core area was the Colosseum, this picturesque Archipelago instills a feeling of inner peace, reminiscent of a leisurely summer’s islands.
Lu Ping’an shook his head, ignoring Big Cat’s increasingly odd looks, his schedule was packed, and he had no mood to engage with this creature.
After seeing the Lady of the Forest, she turned super weird... She kept badmouthing Lin Nu, and when Lu Ping’an couldn’t stand the annoyance, suggesting maybe they should just get rid of Lin Nu, Big Cat would talk around it.
"It’s like being bullied by her best friend and complaining to a boyfriend; although full of resentment, she doesn’t dare to truly confront but uses others as an emotional trash bin..."
Although he harbored such thoughts, Lu Ping’an, well-versed in emotional intelligence, still wouldn’t voice this aloud to avoid getting bitten.
At this moment, he sat upon the "Cloud," feeling the gentle wind and water.
This is his Domain, his "Courtyard"... only unlike the past where Chris Divine Foundation was the center, this area now is Lu Ping’an’s own heart’s realm.
And this profound peace and tranquility emanating from within have also relieved many concerned people.
Everything can be feigned; language can be lies, actions can be forced, but this world, tainted by its intrinsic essence, is his Earthly Divine Kingdom; it naturally exhibits his nature and inside.
Those of a fervent heart are not all blaze; they are at least vibrant and bustling Lands of Life, while those with a cold heart, even if not icy terrains, easily become cruel domains of rules, prisons, and Castles.
This expansive wilderness, a candid heart requires no disguise.
The soft wind and water, the warm light and rainbows refracted by the Crystal Tree, represent a tranquil heart.
Natural scenery, void of human-made structures, is the best answer... "Self-centric statues" and "self-proclaimed King’s Castles" are the most unsettling scenes for an Observer.
"Not an ambitious person; truly a relief."
"Such a Buddhist-style existence, how miraculously he reached this state in just a few years."
After the witnesses passed the message, it also relieved many people... even if he appeared harmless, with his increasing worth, many remained increasingly uneasy.
Progress requires effort, and effort requires motivation. Lu Ping’an’s lack of desires is indeed somewhat frightening.
Now, Lu Ping’an appears so consistent inside and out, yet it also somewhat frightens those in the know... Although it is frustrating, it is true that the ambitious and combative make the fastest progress, while those genius too akin to a Buddhist style often waste a lot of their time.
"...He is still very young."
This, perhaps, is the best explanation.
Lu Ping’an is still very young, having just reached the eighth tier, thus he has ample time to reach even higher. Perhaps even the Deities are not his ultimate destination. Maybe he could be ranked higher in the Nirvana Plan.
"...Don’t think too much, the Secret Realm is more about function than its scenery as a by-product. What matters is whether he truly succeeded, whether he could become the soil for Life according to its rules."
Creating an artificial Secret Realm, in a way, means using extraordinary power to erode a non-extraordinary planet, which actively shortens the life of the world.
If there isn’t enough functionality and return, this sacrifice is worthless. Putting a human gathering place in the hands of a young Extraordinary to transform into his own Earthly Divine Kingdom has put great pressure on the Ancient city officials... Some things don’t weigh much until placed on a scale, and then cannot be controlled even by a thousand pounds.
"...It worked, those Lamp Trees have survived and are growing rapidly."
At this moment, in the Domain of Lu Ping’an, his Creations can easily survive.
Across countless Floating Islands, more and more Lamp Trees are sprouting from the ground, shining with Flame, bringing light and warmth.
And unlike other supernatural Magic Plants, in Lu Ping’an’s Domain, the Flame burning on them is the Purifying Holy Fire.
And, the domain of the Flame, under its master’s power, has been greatly strengthened.
"The Contamination has been suppressed."
"I was almost out of control..."
Like a Miracle, the more powerful the Extraordinary, the more surprised and delighted they become... Suppressing uncontrollable Contamination in the Main Plane is not unheard of, but to do so efficiently, gently, and inexpensively is exceedingly rare.
The only downside is probably the excessively strong "Purifying Sun," which also makes it substantially harder for Extraordinary to harness their own power... Perhaps, "Don’t fight on my turf," is also the expectation of this Domain’s master.
Perhaps, just this Trait alone, this place would become referred to as Heaven by Extraordinaries of the Eastern Country.
But is Lu Ping’an’s "Make every man a dragon," "Giving hope to the hopeless" really that simple?
𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
"...Wishing Pool."
Beneath the Crystal Tree, there is a large fountain, whose familiar style is immediately recognized by those who have visited certain areas of the Courtyard.
And this time, when Mortals walked past, they vaguely felt an epiphany.
"One year of Life, to exchange for a chance to change..."
"One year? Is only one year needed?"
The Wishing Pool in Lu Ping’an’s Courtyard enables ordinary people to risk-free try to become Extraordinary, but after leaving Mercury 42, the starting price is a lifespan of over five years... For many, this is a costly gamble they cannot decide on.
This is also why originally the Eastern Country’s officials paid a huge price, allowing a large number of sailors to flee to Mercury 42 for baptism.
One year of Life is acceptable, but five or ten years is clearly too much... As for relatively peaceful Earth people, it’s an overly expensive burden.
And now, with Lu Ping’an having completed the "Local Registration," this power has also been "Legalized" locally.
"This news is spreading, it’s going to be a frenzy..."
— End of Chapter 1602 —