Wang Lanqing paused for a moment, then nodded.
Once they reached the rear garden, Yan Hua looked at Wang Lanqing and asked, "About the original novel you mentioned before, you seemed to have brought up that the female protagonist sacrificed herself to become the new Heavenly Dao?"
"Yes," Wang Lanqing nodded. "The female protagonist referred to in the original novel is Qi Yu."
Yan Hua clutched the amethyst necklace in his hand. "So, you think it's possible for Qi Yu to become the new Heavenly Dao again this time?"
Wang Lanqing was stumped by his question and didn't know how to answer. After a long pause, she said hesitantly, "How should I put it? I think the possibility is about 80%, ah, which means it's more than likely."
Yan Hua frowned. "In other words, if we follow the original plot, it means..."
"It means Qi Yu might die a second time," Wang Lanqing said sternly. "But then again, this time it might not be considered death, but rather a complete ascension. However, becoming the new Heavenly Dao through self-sacrifice isn't necessarily a good thing."
"After all, the Heavenly Dao in your world doesn't last forever. There's a time limit, and after a certain period, there's a reincarnation and a new Heavenly Dao emerges, and the selection method is also problematic."
"Once one becomes the Heavenly Dao, many things cannot be done. You can't even descend from the Thirteenth Heaven. This means you will be completely separated from Qi Yu."
Wang Lanqing crossed her arms. "Yes, so in my opinion, it would be better to choose a new Heavenly Dao who has no connection to you at all."
Yan Hua fell into thought. "From my perspective, what you're saying is right. But from Qi Yu's perspective, I'm not sure if she would be willing to become the new Heavenly Dao. And that amethyst seems to have no reaction on her."
"Heavenly Dao energy isn't ordinary spiritual power, how could it manifest so easily?" Wang Lanqing shook her head. "I think that Heavenly Dao energy should only appear in critical moments. It might not be easy to display at other times. However, what I'm saying isn't entirely accurate. We should wait and see at the celebration banquet."
Yan Hua gave a soft hum.
Wang Lanqing looked at Yan Hua. "Senior Yan Hua, what are your thoughts? Are you willing for Qi Yu to become the new Heavenly Dao?"
"I don't know," Yan Hua replied after a moment of silence. "Becoming the new Heavenly Dao should be a glorious thing, being the highest being between heaven and earth. But then again, putting aside personal feelings, becoming the new Heavenly Dao means walking alone at the forefront, fighting against Blood Demon Sha and his group to the end."
Yan Hua smiled at Wang Lanqing. "I'm not exactly a saint. If the new Heavenly Dao were someone I didn't know at all, I would have no problem with him going head-to-head with Blood Demon Sha and the others."
"After all, if this new Heavenly Dao couldn't withstand it and was killed by Blood Demon Sha and his group, we could always find another. But if it were Qi Yu, I wouldn't be able to bear it."
Yan Hua lowered his gaze. "Qi Yu is the most important. The position of the new Heavenly Dao, whether she takes it or not, is meaningless."
Wang Lanqing nodded. "Ah, you truly care about your little disciple Qi Yu. No wonder you think this way. However, becoming the new Heavenly Dao comes with too many restrictions, and Qi Yu might not necessarily want to become the new Heavenly Dao. Ultimately, she has to consider it herself."
Yan Hua nodded.
Wang Lanqing bowed and took her leave.
Yan Hua, with his hands behind his back, turned to walk back. Not long after, he heard a loud bang from a side hall of the Dragon Palace not far away.