In an era where everyone is cultivating immortality, the system wants me to become a demon?

Chapter 557 The Way of Wood and the Way of Incense have never had a true immortal. Perhaps I can fill this gap!
"By the way, Su Yuan, did you plug up that gap in the boundary wall when you came back?"

During the conversation, Wan Chenxin suddenly seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly asked nervously.

Su Yuan smiled and said:
"It's already plugged; I still know my limits in this regard."

"However, the reason why the cosmic boundary was broken and then sealed was thanks to the Heaven-Mending Stone left behind by the Immeasurable Calamity Venerable."

Wan Chenxin breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, saying:

"In terms of protecting the universe, the previous Boundless Calamity Venerable did a very good job."

"However... he has become increasingly reckless in recent eras, and his attitude toward the invasion of chaos has become increasingly unpredictable."

Towards the end, Wan Chenxin's tone became somewhat melancholy, but she quickly recovered.

Her eyes lit up, and she said excitedly:
“Su Yuan, since you have the ability to utilize the chaotic energy, you might be able to protect the entire cultivation world when facing a possible future invasion of chaos.”

"From this point of view alone, you are more suitable to be the guardian of this universe than the Boundless Calamity Venerable."

Su Yuan smiled slightly:
“Senior Wan, what I want to do is not just follow the old path of Wuliang Jiezun. He lived a life that was too bitter and tiring. I want to live a more carefree life.”

Wan Chenxin was slightly taken aback, and a look of confusion appeared on his face.

Then Su Yuan slowly said:

"I want to become a god."

"You want to take that step that the Venerable One of Limitless Calamities never took, and become a True Immortal?!"

Wan Chenxin frowned deeply.

Su Yuan: "Don't be nervous. I will not sacrifice the entire cultivation world for my own immortal path. Instead, I will expand the source of knowledge."

"The so-called open source is to introduce the power of chaos and transform it into pure energy that ordinary people can access through my immortal methods."

"Once this is achieved, the cultivation world will surely usher in a new golden age, and even the rare Nascent Soul cultivators will emerge in large numbers."

"If the energy conversion efficiency is high enough, new immortals will be born in the cultivation world besides me."

Wan Chenxin listened silently, opened her mouth as if to say something, but couldn't say anything.

Su Yuan's idea was so crazy that she wouldn't even dare to dream of it.

That's an immortal! Only one immortal can be supported in the entire universe, and Su Yuan actually wants to mass-produce them.

He really dares to think.

However, amidst the shock, Wan Chenxin's heart was also filled with a touch of passion.
She is a peak Nascent Soul cultivator who wields two Great Daos, and is only one step away from becoming an immortal.

Once the cultivation world has sufficient energy, she can cultivate freely, and she might become the first immortal besides Su Yuan.

That's becoming an immortal! It's the pursuit of every cultivator, and Wan Chenxin was no exception!

"Is this really possible?"

She took a deep breath, digesting the empty promises Su Yuan had made, before asking in a dry voice.

Su Yuan calmly said, "This isn't a question of whether it can be done, but rather that it must be done!"

"There is only the principle of being a thief for a thousand days, but not the principle of guarding against thieves for a thousand days. The Venerable One of Countless Kalpas has guarded the cosmic boundary for so many years, but what has been the result?"

"The boundary wall is still riddled with holes. It's just a small whim of Blue Star, yet it takes him ten thousand years to resolve it. If we continue to guard it like this, the cultivation world will eventually fall."

"But if we change our perspective, the situation might be very different."

Wan Chenxin: "What's the approach?"

Su Yuan: "Embrace Chaos!"

Under Wan Chenxin's puzzled gaze, Su Yuan spoke eloquently:
"There are extremely dangerous things in chaos, that much is certain."

"But rather than waiting for those powerful enemies to invade on their own, it would be better for us to strike out first! But what kind of being can withstand the erosion of chaos and confront the powerful beings within it head-on?"

"Only immortals!"

"Immortals possess divine souls and divine bodies, truly transcending the mortal realm. Even if they enter chaos, it will only accelerate the consumption of their immortal power, unlike ordinary cultivators who would be severely injured or even die if they came into contact with the power of chaos."

After hearing Su Yuan's words, Wan Chenxin finally understood.

This is the power of open source! Since only the power of immortals can fight against chaos, then create as many immortals as possible to meet all challenges.

The biggest advantage of this approach is that as long as the initial refractory period is overcome, the cultivation world will continue to grow stronger and stronger, expanding like a snowball.

In contrast, the method of the Amitabha Buddha, which is stuck in his ways, is like a drop of water hidden in a glass bead.

Once the glass casing breaks, the drop of water will quickly evaporate and disappear completely.

However, surely a wise person like the Infinite Kalpa Venerable understands such a principle?

Even if he doesn't have the means to transform chaotic energy into pure energy like Su Yuan, he might be able to master a similar method if he chooses to become an immortal.

But why doesn't he do that?

There was no other reason than that he couldn't afford to gamble.

If he loses his gamble, or perishes while exploring chaos, then the cultivation world will be completely wiped out, and there will be no chance to restart the era.

In comparison, Su Yuan was also gambling, only his chances of winning were greater than those of Wuliang Jiezun.

It must be admitted that Su Yuan might lose, and if he does, the cultivation world will be plunged into utter ruin.

So should she support it?

After hesitating for only a second, Wan Chenxin said without hesitation:

"The Way of Wood and the Way of Incense have never had a true immortal. Perhaps I can fill this gap!"

Upon hearing this answer, Su Yuan smiled sincerely and said:

"Thank you for your trust, Senior Wan."

"Please rest assured, Senior Wan, I will definitely not let you down."

After a pause, Su Yuan extended another invitation:

"Then let's go together and persuade the other high-ranking members of the Immortal Cultivation Alliance."

Wan Chenxin readily agreed and was quite confident about the outcome of the upcoming meeting, which would affect the very survival of the cultivation world.

Because persuading the alliance's top brass is much easier than persuading her.

The reason is simple: others don't know how terrifying chaos is, and if Su Yuan swayed them a little, they would definitely agree.

The two arrived at the Ten Immortals City on Blue Star.

Before arriving, Wan Chenxin had already used his clone to notify the Nascent Soul cultivators on Blue Star, as well as Su Yuan's friends.

Therefore, as soon as Su Yuangang arrived, he was greeted by Nascent Soul cultivators led by Wuluo Tianjun.

Chen Nuoyi and Qi Hanyue were naturally among the welcoming party.

Su Yuan's gaze immediately fell on the two girls.

After more than two years apart, they have become more mature and charming, having shed their student-era naiveté.

Through continuous learning and training, their cultivation level reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

Although they still have a long way to go before becoming Nascent Soul cultivators, their achievements are already astonishing considering their age.

"Senior Wuluo, please convene a meeting of all the high-ranking members of the alliance."

After exchanging pleasantries, Su Yuan got down to business.

"Yes, the high-ranking members of the cultivation civilization you saved have been waiting for your return for a long time."

Wuluo Tianjun smiled and nodded.

Of course, only your own people know that you were also impersonating the Faceless Man.

She added another sentence in her mind.

If people from other main worlds and great worlds were to learn the truth, the alliance would likely quickly fall apart and regard Su Yuan as a despicable demon.

But there's nothing we can do about it; it's a white lie, after all.

(End of this chapter)