Zhou Bai casually explained, "With your support, my combat power has already surpassed the enemy. However, the realm of these immortals and gods is still a factor. If they all scatter and flee with full effort, I can't catch them all. Even losing just one is a hassle."

"Think about it, what would it be like if these guys, hiding in the Luotian Realm, attacked humans out of nowhere? It would be impossible to guard against. It's better to let them realize the gap, hide and train obediently, and then we'll attack when we're ready."

"Moreover, the reason we can defeat Dutian Great Spirit Officer now is because of the intel provided by Xiang Tiandi. If we actually start killing immortals, Xiang Tiandi's perspective will inevitably change. He might see me as a bigger threat and abandon our cooperation."

"In short, let them hide for a while longer. Let Qian Wangsun, Zuo Dao, and the others develop and accumulate a bit more."

Christina nodded, half understanding, while Elsa sighed inwardly, "Ah, these immortals are really too fragile; they want to hide already? Does that mean I have to go study again?"

Elsa glanced at the hundreds of Heavenly Dao bullets in her stomach, initially thinking she could fight every day without needing to study.

Since Zhou Bai has no relation with the Luotian Realm, all his Void Crowns, Heavenly Dao bullets, and nanobots are stored in Elsa's stomach, making them easily accessible during battles.

Thinking of having to return to study, Elsa finally mustered the courage to say, "Zhou Bai! I don't want to study anymore."

Zhou Bai said calmly, "You're just a kid. If you don't want to study, what do you want to do?"

Elsa was taken aback, stammering, "I... I want to fight!" Thinking about the lessons during breaks, she added, "To fight for the rise of humanity."

Zhou Bai said coldly, "I heard from Jing Xiu that lately at school, you've often been snatching other people's nutrient paste to eat."

Elsa's body trembled, nervously wagging her tail, "I didn't snatch! I just borrowed them, and I'll pay them back later!"

Christina couldn't help but say, "Zhou Bai! Elsa is just learning from you! Who told you to keep setting bad examples for her and even gave her the ability to spread poverty disasters?"

Zhou Bai sighed, "Elsa, don't just casually borrow things from others in the future. Do you not get enough to eat usually?"

Elsa lowered her head, her ears twitching, "I just get hungry easily."

Zhou Bai said, "Tell me if you're hungry in the future, don't go taking from others."

Elsa pouted, "Zhou Bai, I really don't want to study. Seeing textbooks makes my head hurt, my heart race, my fur fall, I can't sleep at night, and I'm drowsy during the day..."

Zhou Bai thought for a moment, nodding, "Forcing you like this isn't a solution. Let me think of a way for you."

After returning to the base, Zhou Bai took Christina and Elsa away.

The Apocalypse Heavenly Skeleton Armor returned to the laboratory on its own, continuing its involvement in the mass production plan for Tan Steel.

Zuo Dao watched the group leave, then looked at his own body, realizing that he hadn't even had a chance to say a line in the battle, standing there like the Apocalypse Heavenly Skeleton Armor, completely devoid of presence.

He silently resolved: 'Not even a chance to speak, I'm still too weak. I must continue to grow stronger, to catch up with Zhou Bai.'

'But if I continue at this steady pace, how much can I catch up, even if I give it my all?'

'Could Qian Wangsun know? After all, he has the ability to foresee things.'

Once a proud traditional genius disinclined to ask for help, Zuo Dao, even after having his values reshaped and studying the Nine Catastrophes of Heaven with others, only truly lets go of this pride in front of Zhou Bai.

But seeing the gap with Zhou Bai seemingly growing wider, he finally couldn't help but seek advice from Qian Wangsun.

Zuo Dao asked, "Qian Wangsun, is there a way for me to become stronger a bit faster?"

Qian Wangsun replied, "Faster? Men being too fast isn't good."

Zuo Dao rolled his eyes at this but it felt reminiscent of their days back at Dao School, and he said with slight annoyance, "You know what I mean!"

Qian Wangsun seemed to be doing something else, replying without turning his head, "Your practice of Lazy Atlas' Dao techniques and the Sumeru Nirmanakaya is already making your strength grow rapidly. With new weapons, you'll be capable of overpowering gods and immortals. Isn't that fast enough?"

Zuo Dao said, "Still far behind Zhou Bai, and whatever weapons I can use, he can too."

Qian Wangsun frowned, seemingly stumped by something before him, casually said, "Then just lie down."

Zuo Dao said, "Training by lying down? You're talking about Tang Ruhai, right? I've borrowed Guihai Black Fiend from Zhou Bai; I don't need to lie down to train for Tang Ruhai. I'm asking if there's any other Dao technique that's suitable for me..."

Qian Wangsun said, "Zuo Dao, if Zhou Bai didn't have the Nine Catastrophes of Heaven, do you think he could be stronger than you?"

Zuo Dao pondered for a moment, then replied, "Even without external aids, Zhou Bai is at least someone with strong will..."

Qian Wangsun spat, "Cut the crap, tell me the truth."

Zuo Dao directly replied, "Then he probably wouldn't be."

Qian Wangsun continued, "If you didn't have the Sumeru Nirmanakaya, do you think you could catch up to the current Zhou Bai?"

Zuo Dao fell silent for a moment, finally admitted disheartedly, "No."

Qian Wangsun said, "So do you understand?"

Zuo Dao seriously said, "You mean the key to combat power is really about the strength of Dao techniques? I should cultivate more techniques from the Nine Catastrophes of Heaven?"

Qian Wangsun irritatedly said, "Nonsense, I'm saying whoever cheats harder is stronger. Demon Saint! Supreme Heavenly Venerate! God Emperor Hao Tian! Zhou Bai! Which of the top powerhouses in this world doesn't cheat?

Relying on one's talent, diligence, willpower, learning, accumulation to become a supreme master? That's just the basic requirement. In the circle of top experts, if you boast about these, you'd be embarrassed.

Zuo Dao, I'm telling you, your cheat is the Sumeru Nirmanakaya."

"Stop fussing about unnecessary things. Focusing on studying your Sumeru Nirmanakaya is the right way."

"The fifth star point 'Sumeru' associated with the Lazy Atlas, also known by you as Tang Ruhai, shares a root with the Sumeru Nirmanakaya, and is your best shortcut to enhance your strength.

The essence of the Lazy Atlas is laziness, the essence of Tang Ruhai is lying down. How will you quickly improve if you don't lie down?"

Zuo Dao began to say, "But..."

"Guihai Black Fiend also ties in with other Dao techniques. If you don't lie down, you'll never grasp the essence of the Sumeru Nirmanakaya. Besides, if you dared to smear that Rotten Guihai Black Fiend on your back, why shy away from lying down?"

Zuo Dao nodded, "I got it! I'll go and dive into studying this Dao technique!"

...

Inside Zhou Bai's room, some time had seemingly passed since lines of crooked handwriting appeared on the wall.

n=1

Elsa is really smart.

Elsa is smarter than Christina.

Go read Chapter n of the nearby math book three times.

Go do the exercises after Chapter n.

n=n+1

After finishing, read the lines above from the second line to the end again.

Watching Elsa study math like a puppet, Christina felt a chill, "Is this how you help her?"