Above The Sky
Chapter 978 - 978 92 Followers of the Future Sage 7600_4

978: Chapter 92 Followers of the Future Sage (7600)_4 978: Chapter 92 Followers of the Future Sage (7600)_4 Even if it’s only for this reason, Green Tide will strive to learn, to keep up with Ian’s pace, refusing to leave himself behind, and witnessing as much as possible the landscapes Ian is set to create in the future.

This isn’t difficult.

Through practicing the experimental version of the ‘Primary Meditation Technique’ that Ian imparted to them, Green Tide, who has recently solidified the Second Energy Level and begun to gradually refine his soul, has experienced significant enhancement in memory retention.

This has also greatly increased his learning efficiency.

Don’t make fun of him for often being teased about his slow learning pace and lack of quick thinking.

You must see who he’s being compared to!

Don’t even mention Gu Ying—an enigmatic, top-tier Alchemist, a genius researcher on par with Boss Ian.

Naturally perched at the peak of Xiawei Territory’s intellectual hierarchy, he at most laughs at Gu Ying for being bad at interpersonal relationships.

Old Farrel, too, is a seasoned, astute figure.

Green Tide respects his elders and refrains from comparing himself to him—not out of fear, mind you, but because he understands…

somewhat.

As for the rest, Roland is a top student in a specialized field, with credentials that completely outclass.

How could a rural swordsman compare?

That’s an issue of background—not fair!

And Scott?

A madman willing to self-study advanced mathematics for Ian’s sake—is it even possible to compete with someone like that?

In short, it’s not that he’s incapable, but that his peers and rivals are simply too extraordinary!

The only thing Green Tide remains perplexed about is one point.

“Why teach us all this?”

After the meeting ended, and with tomorrow slated for him to accompany Ian as a personal guard back to Harrison Port, Green Tide stood by Ian’s side as they returned to the laboratory to organize equipment.

On the streets leading to the laboratory, the swordsman, puzzled, asked, “Boss, I’m not saying it’s bad to teach us—it’s just that, after hearing you explain all this, I now feel like I have a much clearer understanding of the various forces across the Terra Continent.

My perspective has broadened significantly.”

“I even deeply understand the origins of the conflict between the Azure Sky Royal Court and The Empire, and how many of the local issues essentially stem from geopolitical factors…

But this type of knowledge, other lords would hoard, teaching only to their own heirs.

They wouldn’t disclose it to everyone so thoroughly, as if afraid they wouldn’t understand…”

As he spoke, Green Tide couldn’t help but clench his hand.

On the Terra Continent, knowledge—especially the kind that broadens perspectives and influences one’s mental framework—is far more precious than mere wealth.

And the knowledge, inheritance, various meditation techniques, and Sublimation Skills Ian had developed and taught them over this recent period, in sheer value alone, exceeded tens or even hundreds of thousands of Talle.

It was that precious.

The things they learned, even if only fragments and corners of it, would be considered absolute secrets if passed to any other Sublimator.

“Because I’m afraid you won’t learn it.”

Then, Green Tide heard Ian’s calm response: “I wish I could teach you everything I know, so that you could think exactly as I do.”

“But unfortunately, that’s impossible.

At best, you can each inherit part of my way of thinking.”

“Gu Ying can inherit my research methodologies.

Scott can grasp my governance philosophies.

In these areas, they might even surpass me—I have faith in that.”

“And you, Green Tide.”

Ian’s tone grew more deliberate: “Your meditation practice progresses faster than anyone else’s.

I believe that in the future, you may surpass them in this area as well.

You can carry on the ‘new cultivation system’ I aim to develop.”

“Beyond that, while Old Farrel is indeed aging, he still possesses the potential to nurture future generations who similarly aspire to the stars.

At the very least, Roland will grasp the essence of my engineering designs and understand the importance of a complete industrial system.”

“As for Yisen Gard, in a more distant context…

My alchemy manuscripts and methodologies have always been shared with him.

He knows my entire train of thought and project schedule.

If Xiawei Territory fails, then in the future, he might be able to restart this reform somewhere else.”

“Though I don’t know if time will be on our side…

until absolute failure strikes, I’ll always hold on to hope.”

“Failure?!”

Green Tide couldn’t help but exclaim in astonishment.

Realizing his own lapse, he couldn’t resist, somewhat overstepping, as he pursued the question: “But Boss, why would you think we’d fail?!”

The white-haired lord glanced at his close guard and sighed softly: “Before you think of victory, prepare for defeat.

Besides, our future is far more perilous than it seems.”

“There’s a chance that I might die before you all, or leave you behind.

Although the probability is small, it’s something I must be vigilant about.”

“And regardless of my eventual fate, some things must always be passed on—perspectives on civilization, cultural insights, interpretations of this world, and hopes for future development.

These things need to be inherited.”

“This is the Spark.”

The swordsman watched as his lord took a step forward, standing at the center of the crossroads.

The clear moonlight bathed the entire city, draping him in a silver cloak of radiance.

Ian didn’t turn back, but his tone grew even calmer: “Green Tide.

If we were to categorize human intelligence into levels, you’re certainly not low—at the very least, you have the potential of the third or fourth tier.”

“The dullest people live only the lives others prescribe for them.

Second-tier individuals live the lives they choose for themselves.”

“Third-tier individuals imagine the existence of a better world but don’t know how to create it; while fourth-tier individuals find methods to build a better world but cannot do so themselves, relying instead on others to make it happen.”