Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 2868: Chapter 36: Treasures Obtained by My Own Ability! Why Should I Return Them?

In contrast, the situation of Ruolan and Ruoling is still quite different from this [Soul Splitting Independent Consciousness], because although their consciousnesses are different, they actually share one Divine Soul, thus gradually becoming one.

If a Divine Soul is split to form an independent consciousness, two Divine Souls with independent consciousness sharing one body, ultimately only one can survive.

If additional cultivation of a splitting technique is provided for the independent consciousness Divine Soul to use, then it would be a dangerous forbidden technique.

The more one yearns for the Great Dao, the less one would engage in such actions and manipulations. The more souls one splits, the more [True Spirits] are divided, even if there are no mistakes, it is likely that excessive exhaustion of True Spirit will lead to difficulty in achieving the Great Dao.

As cultivators progress in cultivation, they will increasingly find that True Spirit is the foundation of a person, and Divine Soul is merely the shell of True Spirit. Damaging True Spirit for cultivating secret techniques is purely counterproductive.

It is said that during the Immortal Alliance Era, because this technique was not forbidden, it eventually led to a major disaster.

Therefore, the Primordial Taoist Palace strongly opposes such unorthodox cultivation techniques as Soul Splitting and cloning techniques. Within the Eastern Dawn God Continent, even if someone wishes to cultivate Soul Splitting or cloning techniques, it must be done secretly.

However, on the North Shu God Continent and Southern Blaze Divine Continent, there are still groups of people continuing to delve into the Ways of Soul Splitting and cloning, seemingly forming a relatively powerful organization.

Of course, these are just idle talk, so let’s set them aside for now.

The Taoist Master Taichu plans to reside for a while in the Guiyuan Other Courtyard. Can Wang Shouzhe drive him away? Moreover, his stay in the Guiyuan Other Courtyard only benefits the Wang family more.

Immediately, he summoned Wang Youping and instructed him to arrange various matters.

”Master Shouzhe, Ruolan, there’s another matter that I wish to discuss with you.” After a brief pause, Taoist Master Taichu said, ”First, I’ve confirmed that Ruolan is indeed the reincarnation of the Saintess Xuanling, and has retrieved the Sacred Image of Yuanshui and Sacred Sword of Yuanshui, therefore, I hope Ruolan returns to the Dao Palace and becomes my personal disciple.”

Before Wang Shouzhe could speak, Liu Ruolan directly refused: ”Thank you for your kindness, Taoist Master. However, Ruolan is inherently lazy and enjoys staying at home, so I won’t join the Dao Palace.”

”This...” Taoist Master Taichu was momentarily stunned, somewhat amused and helpless.

For all the years he’s lived, this was the first time being refused for receiving a personal disciple, and so decisively without hesitation. But how could he resent his former senior sister for refusing him?

He glanced at Liu Ruolan, then turned his gaze to Wang Shouzhe: ”Why not listen to Master Shouzhe’s opinion, Ruolan?”

He now realized that Wang Shouzhe’s attitude greatly influences the senior sister. Securing Wang Shouzhe is equivalent to securing the senior sister. With such a good opportunity, he doesn’t believe Wang Shouzhe wouldn’t want to seize it to foster good relations with the Dao Palace.

After a brief contemplation, Wang Shouzhe still shook his head in refusal: ”My wife’s opinion is my opinion. Besides, if my wife really became your personal disciple, wouldn’t she have to compete with Yin Lingzhu for the Taichu Dao Book? How could she bear to damage the reputation of her former family descendants?”

”It’s not just a matter of reputation, even if I obtain the Dao Book, I can’t bear the responsibility of guarding the Primordial Taoist Palace.” Liu Ruolan explained truthfully.

Once she really joined the Dao Palace and became Taoist Master, she would inevitably have to shoulder the responsibility of safeguarding the Eastern Dawn God Continent, suppressing various forces, cooperating with Cangping God Emperor and Tranquil Sky Divine King to repel invaders, and occasionally compete with Daoist-level strongmen from other continents, such as Nirvana Buddha Master.

Even ignoring these responsibilities, there are numerous things within the Primordial Taoist Palace that require handling.

These are all obligations attached to the Taichu Dao Book. Once she inherits the Dao Book, there’s no escaping these.

By then, she would be busy all the time, not even mentioning having to reside at the Dao Palace constantly. What about her family?

How could she be at ease with leaving her family and her group of little ones behind?

Compared to staying at the Dao Palace, she is more willing to remain in the family and oversee it. This way, if her husband needs to go out, she can stay at the Main Residence to oversee, with Rich managing affairs outside, ensuring peace of mind for her husband.

As she pondered, her enchanting eyes deeply looked at Wang Shouzhe: ”I just want to pursue the Great Dao with my husband and grow old together.”

This remark is indeed touching, but Wang Shouzhe shivered involuntarily upon hearing ”pursue the Great Dao” — the four words.

His wife has indeed become increasingly passionate about researching the Golden Toad Great Dao.

If it continues, that Golden Toad Codex might become the first Immortal Scripture they jointly developed in their hands!

If people end up calling him Golden Toad Immortal Monarch in the future, wouldn’t it be absurd?

Despite the extreme reluctance in his heart, Wang Shouzhe skillfully responded: ”It’s a blessing for Shouzhe to grow old with his wife.”

Unexpectedly, Taoist Master Taichu received an unexpected dose of dog food, turning his face a shade of green, quickly waving his hands: ”If Ruolan is unwilling to return to the Dao Palace, so be it. However, the Sacred Image of Yuanshui and Sacred Sword of Yuanshui are assets of the Dao Palace. In the future, Ruolan will still need to choose a disciple within the Dao Palace to inherit your legacy.”

”Why?” Liu Ruolan immediately protested, ”The Sacred Image and Sacred Sword of Yuanshui are my treasures; I will pass them to whomever I wish.”

”This... it’s the Dao Palace’s asset, that’s the rule... Ruolan, don’t put me in a difficult position.” Taoist Master Taichu’s face was torn, genuinely pressurized.