"Immortal-mortals Communication..." Zhang looked at Zheng Fa, smiling as she lifted her head, "We’ve finally reached this day."
Yes, we’ve finally arrived at this day.
The separation between immortals and mortals in the Jiushan Realm has caused too much trouble for the Jiushan Realm.
Crops developed by Master Qian, due to the immortal-mortal divide, could not be promoted in the mortal world, nor could the vast lands of the mortals be utilized, resulting in unattainable yield increases. Consequently, the export of spirit plants from the Jiushan Realm has always been trivial.
The impact on exports is just one aspect.
The real issue is its effect on the growth of the mortal population in the Jiushan Realm.
The development of the Sun and Moon Clock depends on the growth of the Jiushan Realm. Today’s mortal Jiushan is certainly much improved compared to before Zheng Fa’s arrival, but it is still far from his expectations:
The principal reason is that the research findings of Master Qian and others cannot be transformed into new industries due to the barrier between immortals and mortals...
If industry is missing from the integration of production, academia, and research, the remaining parts are like castles in the air, unsustainable in the long run.
The disappearance of the immortal-mortal divide is the last barrier to completing this cycle.
According to Zheng Fa’s vision—
The mortal society of the Jiushan Realm is the foundation of the system of the Jiushan Realm, providing the Power of Incense and a reservoir of talent.
The Jiushan Sect uses the Power of Incense for research, while in turn nourishing the mortal Jiushan.
Both complement each other, forming a positive cycle.
"Sister, the removal of the immortal-mortal divide isn’t entirely good," Zhang suddenly said seriously, "universal cultivation is excessively lavish."
"I’ve calculated; the resources required daily by a Qi Cultivator are almost equivalent to the Power of Incense generated by a hundred mortals."
Zhang was in charge of the good deeds of the Jiushan Sect, so her words naturally had data support. She added, "We must control the numbers."
Zheng Fa also understood the logic in her words. The Quiet Bamboo was leading the evolution of the Jiushan Realm, but this process was incredibly slow, to the extent that no one but Zheng Fa could sense it.
"Sister, I want to make some more changes to the educational system of the Jiushan Realm."
Zheng Fa appeared well-prepared, speaking neatly:
"In my view, the future education system of the Jiushan Realm should be divided into three levels—"
Zhang didn’t speak and listened attentively.
Although the two seemed to be casually chatting, Zheng Fa had his reasons for keeping Zhang in the loop.
Even though there are three Supreme Elders in the Jiushan Realm, the two of them represented the highest fighting strength. Many decisions are often made between the two of them and then brought to the Supreme Elders for their input—meaning, Elder Yuan and the others generally don’t oppose but help the two to refine their plans.
"Basic education should still be in the mortal realm, comprising just three subjects—mathematics, literary arts, and martial arts."
"Intermediate education should be placed on Paradise Island..." Zheng Fa slowly said, "Outstanding students from the mortals can go to Paradise Island to study."
"Apart from the three mentioned subjects, what they learn should be richer."
"Firstly, they should study talismanic magic or topology..." Zheng Fa indeed had thought this through, "It seems that the talismanic Dao is the foundation of the Immortal Dao; every Cultivator should learn it."
"Apart from this, I hope they can learn some agricultural knowledge, learn about the customs of the Jiushan Realm, or even how to teach, and most importantly... learn the ethos of the Jiushan Sect."
Zhang was taken aback: "You intend to groom these students on Paradise Island to govern mortals?"
"Not just that." Zheng Fa elaborated, "The outstanding students from Paradise Island can naturally proceed to University Island for further studies, while those without such exceptional talents should not be wasted. After embracing our principles on Paradise Island, they could manage mortals or teach, guide agricultural production; all are possible."
Zhang was silent for a moment before speaking, "Based on what you’re saying, isn’t Paradise Island the most critical part of the Jiushan Realm’s educational system?"
Zheng Fa smiled slightly, Zhang’s comment highlighting the importance of the matter—
Paradise Island is the backbone of Jiushan’s educational system, bridging what comes before and what follows.
A single teacher can affect countless students.
A good governor can determine the fate of many.
Zheng Fa must proceed with the utmost caution.
And precisely for this reason, Zheng Fa wants to keep such students under close watch.
"What about University Island?"
"University Island, I also want to split into two parts."
Zhang seemed stunned, seemingly unexpected that he intended to change the system of University Island as well.
"Sister, although the Jiushan Realm needs reform, it also shouldn’t reject the traditional talents of the Xuanwei Realm..."
The so-called traditional talents are those with good cultivation aptitude, strong understanding of spells, and a high battle talent.
In the previous system of the Jiushan Realm, although these individuals were not excluded, there was little room for them to exercise their talents.
Zhang’s eyes lit up, nodding as she said, "I was also considering this. If we overthrow everything from the Xuanwei Realm, it would hinder the Jiushan Realm as well."
Zheng Fa shared this sentiment—he wanted to reform the Immortal Sect system of the Xuanwei Realm, but that didn’t mean that everything about the system was wrong. In fact, the Immortal Sect had persisted for so many years for a reason—it had its advantages—or at least, there were practical factors to consider.
What Zheng Fa aimed to do was to integrate modern concepts with such reality.
"After discussing with Master and the others following their development of the Immortal Formation, only then did I have this idea. I’m thinking of splitting the current university into two: one continues with various research projects, while the other practices fighting and drills with Immortal Formations."
Simply put, one is a research university, the other is a military academy.
One to nurture new talents in Jiushan who will lead the Jiushan Realm forward.
The other to develop traditional elites of Xuanwei, ensuring the security of the Jiushan Realm.
The potency of the Immortal Formation, a subject highly regarded by the Great Freedom Demon Sect, has just started; its potential for development is immense, and Zheng Fa holds great expectations for it.