In Dongsheng Shenzhou, Lin Fang, dressed in a blue robe, carefully inspected the announcement before him—it was a military recruitment notice from the Heavenly Court.

After a while, Lin Fang turned around with a smile and said, "It seems the destruction of the Immortal Transformation Pond has had a significant impact on the Heavenly Court."

Since the Heavenly Court had acquired the Immortal Transformation Pond, they had never needed to recruit externally. But now, they were once again forced to recruit from all living beings across the Three Realms.

Behind Lin Fang, a tall man dressed in black also smiled and said, "Perhaps this is a turning point. You are not in the Heavenly Court and do not know the harm of the Immortal Transformation Pond. Although the heavenly soldiers are undying, as their deaths increase, their souls become tainted, barring them from the Dao forever. Most notably, the mundane world filled with desires and distractions contaminates them, making them difficult to purify."

"That’s why those people were desperate to rescue their disciples from the Immortal Transformation Pond," Lin Fang said with a sigh.

"If you say that the Jade Emperor knew about this from the beginning, that would be somewhat unfair to him. Even though he discovered it later, he went with the flow and deliberately concealed it. It was only after many years that it was found out," he said.

Lin Fang enjoyed conversing with Mr. Mo, who was knowledgeable about the past and the present, particularly in the Path of Artifact Refining where he held unique viewpoints.

As Lin Fang journeyed, he explored on his own, armed with the wisdom of a past civilization. Thus, he often had unique insights, commenting from a very unconventional perspective. Their talks were delightful, especially since Mr. Mo was deeply interested in the current state of the Mortal World, which led to their travel together.

Mr. Mo looked around with great interest. The changes in the Mortal World gave him a feeling as if he were worlds apart.

He sighed and said to Lin Fang, "Back then, the Human Clan was but a small race under the protection of powerful races, where a slightly powerful demon could annihilate them. Who would have thought they would become the protagonists of Heaven and Earth?"

In Mr. Mo’s time, the Human Clan was very weak, often prey for many Demon Beasts, living day by day uncertain of survival. Now, they had created such a splendid civilization, which astounded Mr. Mo.

Lin Fang said with a smile, "Though the Human Clan was weak, they were rich in creativity and possessed a kind of romantic sentiment. Perhaps these were the reasons why they were valued by the Three Pure Ones and became the protagonists of Heaven and Earth."

Mr. Mo nodded and said, "Initially, the Ten Thousand Clans of the Three Realms were established, and every race competed for the protagonist role of Heaven and Earth. Among them, the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin were considered primary contenders. Who would have imagined that the Human Clan, which struggled just to fill their bellies, would emerge as the ultimate victors? Even if I could return to that era and tell them this, probably no one would believe it."

Recalling the past, Mr. Mo could not help but lament. Back then, those powerful races either perished or scattered, with the Phoenix and Qilin Clans nearly extinct, leaving only the Dragon Clan struggling to revive their ancient glory.

Contrastingly, the Human Clan blazed a trail forward, establishing their position as the protagonists of Heaven and Earth and creating a culture uniquely their own.

"Perhaps this is the will of Heaven and Earth. It favors races skilled in creation over those that rely solely on their formidable strength," Lin Fang speculated.

"Perhaps you are right. These powerful races, with their formidable strength, earned commanding renown but similarly stifled their creative spirit," Mr. Mo nodded and said.

The two conversed as they traveled a long distance, entering a large city of the Human Clan.

Lin Fang smiled and pointed around, saying, "If you want to see the Human Clan, Dongsheng Shenzhou is the best place. It is protected by the seals of many saints and is free from too many external influences."

As soon as they entered the city gate, a wave of the mundane world filled with desires and distractions hit them, unsettling their minds.

Mr. Mo paused on the spot for a while before saying, "I often hear that the mundane world filled with desires and distractions in the Mortal World is adept at stirring up human desires. If immortals are not vigilant, it can easily taint their spirits, causing flaws in their Daoist hearts, making it difficult to ascend the great path. I always thought it was an exaggeration, but only after experiencing it myself do I realize that the rumors are true."

Clearly, the influence of the mundane world filled with desires and distractions in the Mortal World had grown incredibly strong. Mortals living in it did not feel much, but for cultivators, it was like poison. Once contaminated, if unable to See the Mind and Understand the Nature, one would fall into the mortal realms and struggle to extricate oneself.

Of course, for some who were confident in their mental cultivation level, they would do the exact opposite, refining their Daoist hearts through the active engagement with these worldly influences, and establishing a higher foundation.

However, this was easier said than done since the energies of the mundane world filled with desires and distractions were unpredictable and tricky. Sometimes, one might think they resisted temptations, not realizing a seed had already been deeply buried in their heart, potentially sprouting with the right opportunity.

As Lin Fang strolled through the Mortal World, observing the lively crowds around him, he smiled and said, "The mundane world filled with desires and distractions serves as the best shield for these mortals. In previous times, when its influence was weak, immortals often visited the Mortal World. Nowadays, they are much less frequent, especially those with lower cultivation levels and weaker minds who avoid it like the plague."

"Perhaps this is what the sages of the Human Clan intended, to leave the fate of the Human Clan in their own hands."

The two discussed the situation of the Mortal World when suddenly, a tavern came into view.

Pointing at the tavern, Lin Fang laughed and said, "Mr. Mo, you haven’t tasted the delicacies of the Mortal World yet, have you? Today, let me treat you to a good taste of the mortal world’s cuisine."

After speaking, he led Mr. Mo into the bustling tavern.

The shop assistant in the tavern had seen countless people come and go, and naturally had a keen eye. Seeing the simply dressed Lin Fang and his companion, but noting their extraordinary aura, light as if from another world, he wondered if they might be nobles incognito and hastily greeted them.

"Dear guests, please come in. How may I help you?"

"Just the two of us; do you have a private room available?"

"I apologize, sirs, but all the private rooms are taken. We only have tables available in the main hall. If you don’t mind, you could sit there," said the shop assistant somewhat nervously.

"No problem, as long as there’s a space that’s fine. Serve us every famous dish you have," Lin Fang said magnanimously.

The shop assistant, uncertain, looked at them and said, "Gentlemen, our dishes are famous throughout the city and there are too many to count. I’m afraid you won’t be able to finish them all."

"Don’t worry about whether we can finish them. Just bring the food, and you won’t be short-changed,"

Lin Fang was extremely generous. Over the years, he had amassed quite a fortune, and with the Demon Realm at his disposal—where gold and silver mines were as plentiful as he desired—he could confidently claim, "I am indeed a wealthy man now."