The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator

"In the outer world, it’s quite normal for the Alien Race to have the upper hand."

"The heavens and earth have extended for a long time. Before the Human Race, many races once thrived extremely, claiming the protagonist’s role in heaven and earth. Such rise and fall truly count for nothing."

"There are weak tribes, but as soon as a person of Celestial Pride appears, they shine brilliantly and rise swiftly."

"Just like the Human Race, it was precisely due to ancestors fearless in overcoming dangers and exploring the heavens that led to ancient prosperity."

"If the Human Race is weak, then it is also an opportunity."

With intent, he looked at Qin Jin: "Young Friend Qin."

"Do you have any questions?"

Upon inquiry, Qin Jin pondered for a moment and shook his head.

"If you have any questions, feel free to ask me again."

Su Changqing smiled kindly: "My trace remains in the temple, unable to leave. If you are inclined, you may come to see me occasionally."

"If you encounter any promising talent, you can also have them come to Cyan Wood Temple for a try."

"Junior will remember."

Qin Jin responded, then thought of something, and asked: "Senior, in these ancient lands within the Great Wilderness, are there other places of inheritance?"

"Naturally."

"To my knowledge, many Dao lineages have left inheritances in ancient lands."

"This is a contingency move, also a preparation."

"I understand."

As Qin Jin finished speaking, Su Changqing raised his sleeve. Behind him... the Black and White Divine Tree transformed, scattering into countless points of light like a galaxy of stars, revealing atop the peak.

The light points gathered all over the peak, and the stone slabs on the ground were etched into a chessboard by the light points. Figures were condensed by the light points, swiftly solidifying. At both ends of the chessboard, the Axe-Carrying Ancestral Master and Ancestor White Eyebrow reappeared, standing on opposite ends, gazing at the chessboard thoughtfully.

In front of Qin Jin, the youth disappeared, replaced by the young Su Changqing who smiled slightly and said, "Benefactor Qin, until we meet again."

"I must prepare to welcome the next visitor to this place."

The peak of Cyan Wood Temple transformed back into the appearance Qin Jin first encountered.

All of this was both real and illusory because it was a scene that truly happened in history, extraordinarily reproduced to the present.

Qin Jin looked at Su Changqing, no longer indifferent but amiable towards him. After a moment of pondering, he asked, "Senior, how should I address you?"

His question was simple.

Su Changqing, however, heard the deeper meaning within. The youthful voice sounded: "Su Changqing is indeed my real name, accompanying me throughout my life."

"Before setting out to the outer realms."

"The world calls me..."

"Celestial Monarch of Life and Death."

At the moment these four words were spoken, the world seemed silent. In Qin Jin’s vision, everything around him faded, leaving only the peak, as if forming an imposing figure, situated above the sky, gazing kindly at himself.

...

Qin Jin’s figure departed from the ancient land, returning to his tribe.

"Indeed, a Celestial Monarch."

"Named Life and Death."

Thoughts streamed in his mind, gathering at the Dao Foundation. Today’s Thunderstruck Wood had greatly transformed, no longer retaining the struck appearance, now lush and green, yet the lightning patterns were still visible.

Now, with a shift in thought, the Dao Foundation appeared to be withered, resembling its initial birth state. Another thought, and the Dao Foundation returned to its original form.

"This Age Star Cyan Law Celestial Book seems highly compatible with myself."

"The heavens and earth ascend, the supreme returns."

In Qin Jin’s heart emerged the image of a person.

Celestial Cyan Princess, Ji Lianxing.

His connection to the Celestial Cyan Immortal Dynasty began through her. Elder Ji was his guide on the Celestial Cyan Technique, allowing him to truly transcend the ordinary, providing further possibilities in cultivation, with a remarkably formidable speed.

Countless years have passed.

Is she still in this world? Will she return together one day in the future?

Or is that tomb truly hers?

As the shape drifted away.

...

Time passes.

When fully invested in something, time flies by swiftly.

After completing another lesson with [Candle Kite Teacher], Qin Jin received news that this semester’s courses had ended completely.

During the first year at Martial Abyss, most of the time was spent at the academy. The remaining time, by chance, was instead spent in his hometown.

When the new term commences, Qin Jin will return to the academy. According to Candle Kite, the academy’s arrangements for him had undergone a more detailed change. Martial Arts are never static, and Martial Abyss is no exception. When genius students demonstrate progress far beyond others, they are willing to actively make adjustments for them.

Leaving home, Qin Jin went straight to the research institute, looking expectant.

As soon as he arrived, a call greeted him from the front.

"Qin Jin."

"You’ve finally arrived, come quickly."

It was a stranger’s face calling out, a mecha designer recently added to the team.

However, after spending time day and night together, Qin Jin became familiar with them. They also knew their mission well, holding high expectations for the future, and Qin Jin.

Moving forward, Qin Jin said as they were alongside him: "How have the various inspections gone? Can we proceed with live testing?"

"Of course, otherwise, why would I be in such a hurry?"

"As long as the live testing succeeds, everything’s a great success, with only the finishing touches remaining."

"Qin Jin."

At this point, the other looked at Qin Jin and said: "Can you do it?"

"This mecha’s creation is fully benchmarked against the Martial Saint Mecha. In my career, I’ve yet to see a Grandmaster piloting a Martial Saint Mecha."

"This level of mecha is not merely an amplification but integration. If you cannot pilot it, our completion time will be postponed considerably."