The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator

Su Changqing’s voice rang out: "Have you seen traces left by other fellow cultivators?"

Upon hearing the question, Qin Jin’s thoughts rapidly turned, recalling the ancient land where Su resided, which descended from within the Divine Cauldron to the present world. Additionally, he remembered Su specifically mentioning the words ’Celestial Cyan.’ Without concealing anything, he responded, "I was fortunate enough to meet a princess of the Celestial Cyan Immortal Dynasty, her name is Ji Lianxing."

"The True Scripture I cultivate, the path I walk upon, is all thanks to her assistance."

"Ji Lianxing."

Su Changqing spoke her name, seemingly in thought, "Ah, it’s her from Celestial Cyan, no wonder."

Clearly, he knew of her, perhaps even acquainted, as his gaze fell upon Qin Jin with a slight smile, "It appears you harbor many doubts in your heart."

"Since you have acquired the Technique of my Cyan Wood Temple, I too may be considered as your teacher. It is right and proper for a teacher to dispel doubts."

"Whatever uncertainties you have, just ask directly."

Upon hearing this, Qin Jin’s heart grew solemn.

Some days ago, he had encountered the Horse-headed God, but that entity obviously wished to reveal little, choosing not to speak much, leaving only a phrase ’cannot be spoken,’ and departed promptly.

Now, this remnant of an ancient formidable being appeared without as many reservations.

His thoughts turned, considering everything that had evolved within this ancient land, a faint enlightenment grew in his heart; the remnants left by Elder Su and Elder Ji were seemingly different.

Moreover...

The cultivation of the other surely involved the Longevity Species.

With this in mind, he took a deep breath and spoke, "Upon receiving the legacy of the Ancient Human Race Technique, I have employed various methods to piece together and comprehend the past of this realm."

"To this day, I have understood much, yet some questions still remain unknown, their causes unclear."

"In ancient times, when the heavens had defects, the Immortal Dynasty gathered its forces to construct the Divine Cauldron to mend the sky, even having the intent to use its power for heavenly ascension..."

Under Su Changqing’s gaze, Qin Jin earnestly conveyed all he knew.

Then.

He inquired, "Looking at today, they have succeeded in mending the heavens."

"So then..."

"What of the ancestors of humanity who undertook the restoration of the skies then."

"The present human race, sheltered by the Divine Cauldron, dwelling in the Great Wilderness, no longer the glorious masters of the realm, can be deemed in decline, those ancestors, in that endeavor..."

He did not continue, but the meaning was unmistakable.

With those words, he continued, "This Divine Cauldron Restriction, encompassing the Great Wilderness, what triggered its activation?"

"Currently, the Divine Cauldron Restriction is undergoing transformation, causing changes in the Great Wilderness, with ancient lands re-emerging in the world. Is this the unfolding of all the Immortal Dynasty Emperor had arranged?"

With the questions expressed, Qin Jin ceased his inquiry, gazing at the other.

This was his greatest doubt.

To what extent was the restoration of the sky tragic, leading humanity to its decline?

The Divine Cauldron Restriction consistently grabbed his attention.

His gaze fixed.

Su Changqing’s white robe fluttered, unobscured, as contemplation emerged upon his face.

He seemed to muse aloud, yet also as if speaking to Qin Jin: "Having seen Ji Lianxing’s remnant, and yet harboring such doubts."

"So that’s how it is."

"The Celestial Cyan Princess, indeed she possesses great composure, leaving no escape route for herself, going all out."

Understanding dawned upon him, as he pondered a moment: "Young friend."

"Do you know the reason for the defects in the heavens in ancient times?"

Qin Jin shook his head: "Elder Ji’s remnants did not reveal to me the precise reason."

"It appears she left this remnant earlier."

Su Changqing realized, his voice calm: "Then the reason for the heavens’ defects was twofold."

"First was due to the influence of my Human Race Technique."

"Among the human cultivators, the number of supreme beings increased, benefiting the heavens immensely, reaching an extreme."

"Living beings’ cultivation also has its limits, to advance further requires Breaking Realm."

"The heavens are the same, to further ascend, advancement is needed."

"However, heavenly ascension is immensely difficult, throughout the vast world, there was no precedent."

"Failing to find the way to ascend and still striving for enhancement led to decline from prosperity, the heavens failing to complete themselves was the origin of that upheaval."

"As for the second point."

Su Changqing’s tone remained unchanged, yet a cold glint flashed in his eyes: "It concerns external adversaries."

Qin Jin’s gaze tightened.

"In ancient times, the heavens themselves were known as realms, referred to as domains; there were more than just one, there existed alien domains."

His voice elongated: "After the heavens showed defects, external adversaries seized the opportunity, employing treacherous means, leading to its full outbreak."

While speaking, his gaze reverted back to Qin Jin: "Young Friend Qin, since you have cultivated the Spirit Ruins Technique, you should be aware of how the spirit ruins within our human cultivators transform as cultivation continues."

"The heavens."

Qin Jin responded.

"Indeed."

"Heavens."

"Spirit ruins are the heavens, our human cultivators are most knowledgeable of the heavens, if merely repairing the heavens, although the cost is immense, considering the human race at its peak then, it was not an unfeasible task. The glory of our race was inseparable from the assistance of the heavens; no celestial monarch of our race would refuse this undertaking."

Qin Jin’s demeanor grew more solemn.

The other’s mention of [Celestial Monarch]

Was precisely described as the highest realm in Ji Lianxing’s writings.

"Mending the heavens is not an irresolvable issue, transforming the heavens however was incomprehensibly difficult, until the heavens displayed defects, though a crisis, was instead an opportunity."

"The Immortal Dynasty Emperor during the heavenly crisis gathered human race’s strongest, convening a grand discussion."

Having said this, he briefly paused, looking at Qin Jin, his voice placid, yet the content was earth-shattering.

"By the strength of the Immortal Dynasty, forging the Divine Cauldron, the human race accomplished three things then."

"Mending the heavens’ defects."

"Assisting in heavenly ascension."

"And..."

"Striking against external adversaries."