Chapter 251: Chaotian’s Number One Puppet Armor Academy!
“Sect… Sect Master!”
“It’s… it’s Lord Sect Master!”
“It really is Lord Sect Master!”
When all the disciples rounded the bamboo grove and saw that figure in cyan robes, they immediately knelt to the ground in excitement.
Wang Cheng’s eyes widened even further, unable to believe the cyan-robed man before him.
This man was none other than the current Sect Master of the Chaotian Sect, Lu Qingyang!
Lu Qingyang’s cyan robes fluttered like an immortal’s, his long hair draped over his shoulders, and a gentle, refined smile hung on his handsome face.
He stood with his hands behind his back, standing there as if he were a towering ancient tree.
“Greetings, Sect Master!”
“Greetings, Sect Master!”
“Greetings, Sect Master!”
“…”
After recovering their senses, all the disciples saluted in unison.
Toward this existence akin to a Banished Immortal, they held a deep reverence in their hearts.
“Please, no formalities.”
Lu Qingyang waved his hand gently.
A wisp of spiritual power dispersed from his hand, lightly lifting everyone to their feet.
Looking at these vast crowds of mortal disciples before him, Lu Qingyang felt somewhat emotional.
Back then, he had merely casually refined a little trinket.
Yet who would have thought that it would now become the lifesaving straw for mortals of this realm.
One could even say it had founded a new and extremely complete cultivation system!
In the current Prison Dragon Realm, billions of mortals took pride in owning a set of Puppet Armor.
Countless mortals who could not cultivate begged to use Blood-Energy Puppet Armor to defy the heavens and change their fate.
And precisely because of this, Lu Qingyang felt he could try to spread this path.
After all, it would not cost him much effort.
Now, sitting atop the Chaotian Sect’s massive foundation, he only needed a single declaration for the Chaotian Sect to run like a precise machine.
Therefore, he was very willing to try to remake this world.
Moreover, this endeavor also greatly benefited him.
Thinking this, Lu Qingyang raised his head and looked at the crowd.
The Daoist temple behind the bamboo grove was his place of cultivation, occupying an extremely vast area that could easily accommodate over ten thousand mortals.
His gaze swept directly over the disciples as he spoke softly.
“Everyone, ever since our Chaotian Sect re-established its mountain gate, the Human Race of the world no longer suffers the torment of enslavement by demon beasts. But…”
At this point, Lu Qingyang’s tone suddenly turned serious.
He swept his surroundings, then continued.
“But ever since the Demon Race invaded the Central Region with their entire clan, the number of demon beasts in the Central Region has grown massively over the past hundred years.”
“The common folk suffer greatly from the ravages of demon beasts.”
“Relying on cultivators for rescue often means they arrive too late.”
What Lu Qingyang said was the truth.
Ever since a hundred years ago, when he subdued Ao Ye, hunted down the Demon Venerables, seized the Northern Region Great Wall, and re-established the mountain gate, the Human Race had completely thrown off the suffering of enslavement by the Demon Race.
But the greater part of the Demon Race still remained scattered throughout Demon Domain.
Though the sects of the world had attempted to clear them out, after a hundred years, not only had these demon beasts not decreased, but many more had appeared.
Their numbers had nearly doubled.
The reason for this was that these demon beasts had come from the bitter cold lands of Demon Domain.
After arriving in the fertile lands of the Central Region, their tribes naturally multiplied and thrived.
As for the Human Race’s hunting, it was not even as dangerous as their original life in Demon Domain.
And precisely because of this, ordinary mortals frequently suffered from demon beast attacks.
Even if they could call on cultivation sects for rescue, it was often too late.
“Sect… Lord Sect Master, does what you say mean there is a way to deal with this?”
Listening to Lu Qingyang’s words, Wang Cheng’s expression was somewhat heavy.
Back then, his entire family had been reduced to just him because of a demon beast attack.
Now, hearing Lu Qingyang’s words, how could his heart feel at ease?
But he also understood that what mattered most now was not worrying about these things, but how to solve this problem.
Hearing his question, Lu Qingyang looked at Wang Cheng and felt he looked somewhat familiar.
“You’re called Wang… Wang Cheng?”
“Yes! This disciple is Wang Cheng, greeting the Sect Master.” Wang Cheng cupped his fists respectfully.
“Good.” Lu Qingyang nodded, then continued speaking.
“Wang Cheng, I remember you. Weren’t you the one who piloted a Third Order Blood-Energy Puppet Armor to fight a Golden Core demon beast?”
“In the end, not only did you slay that Golden Core demon beast, but you also saved a squad of Foundation Establishment cultivators. Is this true?”
Hearing this, a hint of bashfulness appeared on Wang Cheng’s face as he cupped his hands.
“It is true.”
After hearing his words, Lu Qingyang nodded.
“Given that, then tell me—if a mere mortal like you can wield the power to move mountains and overturn seas with Blood-Energy Puppet Armor…”
“Then can’t all mortals in the world do the same?”
“Sect Master… what do you mean?”
Wang Cheng was stunned.
He did not quite understand Lu Qingyang’s intent.
Seeing this, Lu Qingyang went straight to the point and revealed his plan.
“Wang Cheng, I intend to establish academies throughout the mortal realm!”
“These academies will not study texts, will not practice martial arts, will not cultivate. They will learn only one path.”
“What path?!”
Wang Cheng exclaimed.
Hearing this, Lu Qingyang smiled faintly. “The path of Puppet Armor!”
“What?”
“An… an academy specifically for learning to control Puppet Armor?”
“Established in mortal cities? Like ordinary schools in the mortal realm?”
“If this really happens, it will absolutely be a blessing for us mortals!”
This time, all the Puppet Armor disciples were shocked!
This was tremendous news!
If all mortals in the world could be taught to control Puppet Armor, where in this world would demon beasts dare to oppress mortals?
By then, the fate of mortals would be firmly in their own hands!
Wang Cheng was also deeply shaken.
This was something he had dreamed of back when he was a mortal!
But it had always been hopeless.
“Indeed!”
“The power of mortals cannot be ignored.”
“Puppet Armor academies can not only give mortals the power to protect themselves, but more importantly, they can drive the development of civilization.”
“Therefore, I have decided that starting today, three-tiered Puppet Armor academies will be established across the world!”
Lu Qingyang announced in a clear voice, slowly laying out his vision.
“The first tier, Puppet Armor Schools: for children aged six to twelve. At this stage, written knowledge of Puppet Armor can be taught.”
“These schools are open to all age-appropriate children in the world, and require no money or grain. The schools will cover the expenses.”
“The second tier, Puppet Armor Institutions: for youths aged twelve to eighteen. At this stage, they can come into contact with actual Puppet Armor components.”
“These institutions are open only to graduates of the various schools, and do not recruit externally.”
“The third tier, Puppet Armor Academies: for those aged eighteen to thirty. At this stage, they can attempt to pilot and control Puppet Armor.”
“Note that these academies are open only to outstanding students who have graduated from the various institutions and passed the examinations!”
As Lu Qingyang’s words fell, every mortal disciple in the entire venue stood frozen in place.
After all, this academy system was far too complete. It was simply not something that could be devised in a short time.
Nor had anyone ever heard of such a comprehensive academy system.
“Then… then may I ask the Sect Master, what is the name of these Puppet Armor academies?”
Wang Cheng swallowed and asked, trembling.
“The name?”
Hearing his question, Lu Qingyang stroked his chin.
After a moment’s thought, he slowly spoke. “Let’s call it the Chaotian First Puppet Armor Academy.”