206: Cultivating the Great Way Together

Time flowed like water, quietly passing... well, seven days.

For Chen Jun, whose Lifespan was long, the “in-depth exchanges” and “Dao path assistance” with Aunt Leng, Yue Hua, Su Yuan, Xuanji, and others a week ago were merely minor interludes of “performing good deeds daily” in his long life.

He still lay sprawled on that Supreme lounge chair, unchanging throughout the ages.

However, his Divine Sense was like the finest spiderweb, enveloping every corner of the manor, precisely capturing the traces of their “efforts.”

In the Star Gazing Pavilion on the east side, Yun Xi’s aura was profound. Aided by the continuous feedback of the Innate King Body, she was silently and resolutely impacting the Star River Level. This was genuine effort.

Inside the side room, Yan Ji's Dragon Flame Cultivation Technique aura intertwined with the King Body's Daorhyme, steadily advancing towards the Galaxy Level Peak. This was also genuine effort.

But near the main house, the performance of those few mothers was a bit... thought-provoking.

Lin Wei sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion in the quiet room. Star radiance swirled around her, and the aura of a Galaxy Level early-stage practitioner surged, seemingly circulating her Qi with all her might to comprehend Law.

But Chen Jun’s Divine Sense keenly detected that her inner Origin was not truly active; instead, it was like a stagnant pool of water forcibly stirred, merely superficial without actual effect.

Not to mention her occasional distracted glances drifting towards the window.

“Sigh, this girl Wei Wei, she no longer has Innate nourishment and feedback, yet she’s still stubbornly 'trying hard.' Isn’t she just asking for trouble?” Chen Jun sighed inwardly, feeling both amused and pained.

On the other side, Qing Lin’s situation was similar.

She chose to Cultivate at an energy node in the garden, her small face flushed red, diligently guiding energy into her body.

But her movements were so clumsy that it was unbearable to watch. Several times, she nearly blew herself up into a little calico cat due to energy guidance errors.

“This silly girl, she’s clearly not cut out for this, yet she insists on imitating others in secluded cultivation. It’s truly difficult for her…” Chen Jun shook his head as he watched.

And the two in the backyard sunroom and the tool shed by the door were even more exaggerated.

Dozens of light screens floated before Chu Yueyao, displaying dense federal government data and Star Domain defense maps.

She tried to handle official duties while simultaneously Cultivating, resulting in a noticeable drop in work efficiency and an unstable aura at the Star Arm Level Peak.

Liu Ruyan was even more direct; she simply hugged her door-sized greatsword and practiced swordsmanship with grunts and shouts in the open space by the tool shed door.

Her Move was still fierce and overbearing, generating powerful winds, but her eyes occasionally darted towards the main house, carrying a hopeful look that said, “I’m working so hard, Ancestor Chen, do you see me?”

Chen Jun took all of this in, feeling a pang of discomfort.

Good heavens, these four lively characters!

Without the golden Cultivation period of Innate nourishment and feedback, relying on this bit of “fake effort,” they would likely struggle to make any progress even until the heat death of the Universe!

Isn't this just a waste of precious time?

With this time, wouldn't it be better to interact more, to add bricks and tiles to the Family’s “guarantee” enterprise? Wouldn't that be more appealing?

Was he, Chen Jun, the kind of person who would watch his Family members “go astray” and do nothing?

Clearly not!

So, on this day, with the sunlight just right and a gentle breeze, Chen Jun felt it was time to set things straight... to guide his Family members towards the “correct” path of striving.

He slowly sat up from the lounge chair. This small action instantly attracted the attention of all the “interested parties” in the manor.

Lin Wei’s aura paused in her Cultivation.

Liu Ruyan’s sword dance stopped.

Chu Yueyao, who was handling official duties, looked up.

Even Qing Lin, who was struggling with the energy node in the garden, looked over curiously.

Chen Jun did not look at them. Instead, he gently beckoned to his fourth son, Chen Yu, who stood by, meticulously organizing the manor's daily expenditure list.

“Yu’er.”

“Father.” Chen Yu immediately put down his tasks and stepped forward quickly, his posture respectful and steady.

“Go, please invite your mother Lin Wei, mother Qing Lin, mother Ruyan, and mother Yue Yao to come over.” Chen Jun’s tone was calm, as if he were just calling a Family meeting:

“Just say... I have observed their recent Cultivation seems to be stagnant, and I am worried, so I specifically invite them to come and discuss to resolve their confusion.”

Chen Yu’s handsome face showed no ripples. He respectfully replied, “Yes, Father.” Then he turned and walked calmly to invite them.

He knew perfectly well in his heart, how could Father want to “discuss to resolve confusion”?

Clearly, he couldn’t stand it anymore and was going to personally “guide” them out of theirMaze (maze of confusion).

A short while later, four ladies of varying styles, yet equally apprehensive, gathered in the main house living room.

Lin Wei’s face showed a hint of shyness at being seen through her “fake efforts.”

Qing Lin was bewildered but also expectant.

Liu Ruyan was boisterous, her eyes burning.

Chu Yueyao was the calmest, but her slightly pursed lips still betrayed her inner turmoil.

“Brother Jun / Ancestor Chen.” The four saluted, their voices varied.

Chen Jun waved his hand, signaling them to sit down. His gaze swept over their faces, carrying a hint of barely perceptible... “anger at their lack of ambition”?

“Observing your Cultivation recently,” Chen Jun began, his voice gentle but with an undeniable weight, “your auras are restless, your Foundation unstable, as if you feel powerless?”

Lin Wei lowered her head and whispered, “I’ve made Brother Jun worry. It’s Wei Wei’s insufficient Aptitude; I haven’t been able to properly digest the feedback…”

Qing Lin quickly nodded in agreement: “Yes, Senior, I feel like the energy isn’t listening to me…”

Liu Ruyan jutted out her neck: “Ancestor Chen! I think the method is wrong! Do you have any secret methods for rapid Breakthrough? Like enlightenment or something?”

Chu Yueyao was relatively more rational: “Ancestor Chen is insightful. Recently, official duties have been heavy, and my Cultivation seems to have encountered a Bottleneck. Indeed, I feel powerless.”

Chen Jun listened to their complaints, chuckling inwardly, but maintaining a deeply sympathetic expression on his face.

He sighed, his tone carrying the wisdom of one who understood the ways of the world:

“The Dao of Cultivation requires balance; too much is as bad as too little. The four of you have either been burdened by worries or used improper methods recently. Forcing Cultivation will not only be unhelpful but may even damage your Foundation.”

He paused, his gaze deepening, as if expounding on the ultimate truths of the Universe:

“You must know, the Universe’s energy is vast and boundless, but the human body is like a boat with limited capacity. Without a suitable ‘catalyst’ to harmonize it, forcibly absorbing and receiving it is like rowing against the current, yielding half the results for twice the effort.”

“Catalyst?” The four looked up simultaneously, their beautiful eyes gleaming with curiosity.

“Precisely.” Chen Jun nodded, beginning to improvise his profound and mysterious theory:

“My special Physique contains a ‘Spiritual Mechanism,’ which is one of the most superior ‘catalysts’ in this Universe. It can not only harmonize energy but also stimulate the deepest potential of the life Origin, turning resistance into motivation and stagnation into fluidity.”

His gaze swept over the four, his tone carrying a sense of “who else but me” responsibility:

“Observing your current situations, ordinary meditation will be difficult to make any progress. How about... I act again, using the ‘Spiritual Mechanism’ to sort things out for you, which might break the current stalemate, and even... seize this Opportunity to advance further?”

These words were like celestial music, instantly striking the hearts of the four women!

Break the stalemate! Advance further!

Wasn't this precisely what they had been dreaming of?!

Although Ancestor Chen spoke vaguely, how could they not know what the word “sort out” implied?

Lin Wei’s face instantly flushed, but her eyes were full of anticipation. Her relationship with Chen Jun was the deepest, so she didn't have much psychological burden, just shyness.

Qing Lin was simply happy: “Really, Senior? You’re willing to ‘sort us out’ again? That’s great!” She completely failed to grasp the deeper meaning of “sort out,” only feeling that Senior was going to help her again.

Liu Ruyan was so excited that she slapped her thigh: “I knew it! Ancestor Chen, you definitely have a way! What are we waiting for? Let’s start now! What do I need to prepare? Mountains of daggers and seas of fire, just say the word!”

Although Chu Yueyao’s heart also raced, she managed to maintain a shred of rationality. She looked at Chen Jun, her tone carrying a hint of confirmation: “Ancestor Chen, you just said... ‘act again’? How has your ‘Spiritual Mechanism’... recovered? Will it harm you?”

Look! This is emotional intelligence!

Chen Jun cast an approving glance at Chu Yueyao, his tone carrying the magnanimity of “no harm done”:

Yue Yao, you are thoughtful. After a few days of rest, plus... um, some feedback from 'discussing the Dao' with Aunt Leng and the others, although my spiritual energy hasn't fully recovered, helping you four sort out your Meridians shouldn't be a problem.

His words were half-true, half-false. The System confirmed he still had over five hundred years of Lifespan, more than enough to handle these four.

Since that's the case... then we'll trouble Ancestor Chen/Brother Jun!

How could they miss such a rare Opportunity?

Chen Jun nodded in satisfaction, stood up, and gestured towards the dedicated 'Tutoring Quiet Room' next to the living room, which met Galaxy Level standards for soundproofing and protection.

No time to lose, let's begin. Hmm... for efficiency, let's do it together.

After saying this, Chen Jun finally revealed his 'ambition.' If it weren't for 'cultivating the Grand Dao together,' he wouldn't have said so much.

To... together?!

The four of them were instantly stunned!

Even the most easygoing Liu Ruyan had an expression of disbelief on her face!

Together?!

How... how could they do it together?!

Chen Jun watched their dumbfounded expressions, secretly delighted, but maintained a 'this is perfectly normal' academic demeanor:

Why not? Although my 'spiritual energy' is not infinite, guiding four people is still within my control. Doing it simultaneously can create an energy field resonance, which might yield even better results. Besides... having each other for support also avoids awkwardness, doesn't it?

What the heck do you mean 'each other for support'! What the heck do you mean 'avoids awkwardness'!

The four women's cheeks instantly flushed crimson. They exchanged glances, seeing extreme embarrassment, shame, and a hint of... bewilderment at this outrageous suggestion in each other's eyes.

This... this is too... too... However, looking at Chen Jun's righteous expression of 'I'm doing this for your own good' and 'I'm teaching seriously,' and then considering the temptation of 'furthering their progress'... ultimately, the desire for Breakthrough, the pursuit of Lifespan, and their unconditional trust in Chen Jun, overcame everything!

Like warriors heading to the execution ground, with a tragic yet inexplicable anticipation, the four women, blushing and with lowered heads, filed into the spacious 'Tutoring Quiet Room'.

The moment the quiet room door closed, the Divine Sense of the other 'residents' in the manor once again 'politely' focused on it.

Above the Star Gazing Pavilion, Yun Xi's aura subtly wavered for an instant.

In the side room, Yan Ji almost crushed the Dragon scale in her hand, her beautiful eyes filled with shock, thinking, 'This is also possible?!'

Outside the main house, Chen Yu silently updated the manor management manual, raising the daily maintenance Rank of the 'Tutoring Quiet Room' by another level.

Inside the quiet room, the atmosphere... (To avoid censorship, four million words of indescribable, extremely enchanting and chaotic details must be omitted here again...)

Suffice it to say, in order to help his four Family members Break through their Bottlenecks, Chen Jun was truly meticulous and taught according to their Aptitude... With Lin Wei, he was extremely gentle and guiding, like a spring breeze nourishing with rain... With Qing Lin, he was patient and thorough, like teaching a naive student... With Liu Ruyan, he had to use force against force to guide her surging Qi and blood... And with Chu Yueyao, he needed precise control to match her rhythm... Although the process was slightly chaotic, under Chen Jun's absolute control as a Star River Level expert, it was still... orderly... And when the auras of the four women, guided by Chen Jun, reached a certain mysterious balance and Peak—

Chen Jun's thoughts sank into the System interface.

Current Mandatory Operation: Activate Absolute Guarantee for Radiant Body spouse Lin Wei.

1. Consume 10 years of Lifespan to upgrade offspring Aptitude to Venerable Body (Rank 6) [Confirm / Cancel]

2. Consume 100 years of Lifespan to upgrade offspring Aptitude to King Body (Rank 7) [Confirm / Cancel]

3. Consume 1000 years of Lifespan to upgrade offspring Aptitude to Emperor Body (Rank 8) [Confirm / Cancel]

Current Mandatory Operation: Activate Absolute Guarantee for Radiant Body spouse Qing Lin.

(Options same as Lin Wei)

Current Mandatory Operation: Activate Absolute Guarantee for Sun Body spouse Liu Ruyan.

1. Consume 10 years of Lifespan to upgrade offspring Aptitude to Radiant Body (Rank 5) [Confirm / Cancel]

2. Consume 100 years of Lifespan to upgrade offspring Aptitude to Venerable Body (Rank 6) [Confirm / Cancel]

3. Consume 1000 years of Lifespan to upgrade offspring Aptitude to King Body (Rank 7) [Confirm / Cancel]

Current Mandatory Operation: Activate Absolute Guarantee for Sun Body spouse Chu Yueyao.

(Options same as Liu Ruyan)

Chen Jun's gaze quickly swept over the options.

So, above Innate King Body is Innate Emperor Body? To be called Emperor in the Star Domain?

Lin Wei and Qing Lin were already Galaxy Level, Acquired Radiant Body. Consuming 100 years could conceive an Innate King Body, and consuming 1000 years could conceive an Innate Emperor Body.

Liu Ruyan and Chu Yueyao were already Star Arm Level, Acquired Sun Body. Consuming 100 years could conceive an Innate Venerable Body.

Remaining Lifespan: 516 years...+18...+18... (ninety-nine billion... years)

Venerable Body and King Body have immense potential, worth the investment!

With a flick of thought, Chen Jun made his decision instantly!

Confirmed Selection: 2. Consume 100 years of Lifespan to upgrade offspring Aptitude to King Body (Rank 7) x2 (Lin Wei, Qing Lin)

Confirmed Selection: 2. Consume 100 years of Lifespan to upgrade offspring Aptitude to Venerable Body (Rank 6) x2 (Liu Ruyan, Chu Yueyao)

Instruction Received x4

Rules Activated!... Guiding... Genetic sequence ultra-optimized complete! x4

Operation complete! Offspring expected to be born in 64/32 years. x4

Offspring Aptitude permanently set: King Body (Rank 7) x2, Venerable Body (Rank 6) x2

Four powerful, yet equally pure and vast warm currents surged from Chen Jun's body, and four small lives began to be conceived!

Mmm...!

Four sighs of satisfaction and shock rang out almost simultaneously!

Lin Wei and Qing Lin felt the vast and noble King Body life fluctuations within their wombs, like the core of the Universe, and the immense happiness instantly rendered them speechless.

They could only tightly embrace Chen Jun, expressing their inner ecstasy and gratitude with tears.

Liu Ruyan and Chu Yueyao once again clearly perceived the Venerable Body Origin, trembling with excitement, their gazes towards Chen Jun filled with endless adoration... It worked!

They had received the 'sorting out,' and all had obtained the Supreme Opportunity they had yearned for!

Chen Jun felt the four delicate bodies trembling slightly in his arms from excitement, and the vigorous vitality within them, his heart filled with a sense of accomplishment and the solid assurance of 'guarantee +4'.

He gently patted their backs, his tone carrying a hint of fatigue but also satisfied teasing:

Now... do you still feel your Cultivation is stagnant?

The four shook their heads like rattles, their faces beaming with unprecedented happiness and radiance.

"Thank you, husband, for fulfilling us!" The four spoke in unison, their voices choked with emotion and reverence... When the quiet room door opened again, the four women who emerged had undergone a complete transformation in their demeanor.

Lin Wei and Qing Lin were radiant, a kingly halo faintly circulating around them. Although their Cultivation hadn't immediately broken through, their Foundation was even more profound, and their future was bright.

Liu Ruyan and Chu Yueyao were also full of spirit, seemingly on the verge of a Breakthrough.

The four exchanged glances, remembering the 'chaos' and 'mutual assistance' in the quiet room just now, and their faces couldn't help but flush red again... but their eyes held an indescribable intimacy and a 'comrade-in-arms' camaraderie of 'sharing weal and woe'.

Chen Jun was the last to walk out of the quiet room, still looking calm and composed.

He slumped back into the lounge chair, his Divine Sense subconsciously sweeping over the System interface.

Remaining Lifespan: 116 years...+20...+20... (Once the embryo is formed, Longevity Multiplier can provide feedback. King Body embryos form immediately; those below King Body take one month.)

Looking at this number, Chen Jun's eyes deepened slightly.

The message from the 'Human Race virtual universe' echoed in his mind like background noise.

The Universe is vast, and the waters run deep. The revolution has not yet succeeded, comrades still need to work hard...