Soul Land: Origin of Humanity

Sunlight gently filtered through the tall windows of Ye Caiqian's personal study within the Divine Temple, bathing the room in soft, golden hues. Books, scrolls, and ancient manuscripts were neatly stacked across broad, polished wooden desks. Diagrams, maps, and detailed schematics filled every available space, representing countless ideas meticulously recorded by Ye Caiqian over recent months.

Having firmly established the Faith Feedback Ritual among humanity, Ye Caiqian now turned his focus toward laying the foundation of institutions designed to withstand the passage of countless centuries. To truly elevate humanity's long-term potential, he knew cultivation alone would never suffice. Society needed systematic education, clear pathways for advancement, and widely accessible knowledge that transcended mere martial strength.

His first priority was the academy system—institutions that would nourish young minds, cultivate talents, and foster lasting intellectual traditions. Sitting thoughtfully at his desk, Ye Caiqian carefully recalled detailed memories of his past life. Images and experiences of Earth's educational structures flooded his consciousness, forming a blueprint of inspiration.

In particular, he clearly remembered the academy structure from the original Douluo novels: primary, intermediate, and advanced academies had formed the backbone of society, clearly defining paths of advancement and encouraging continuous growth. Ye Caiqian smiled appreciatively—this simple yet powerful structure perfectly aligned with his vision for humanity's future.

But unlike the original novels, Ye Caiqian planned to push this system further, creating academies not merely for cultivation, but equally focused on normal education—history, mathematics, philosophy, medicine, craftsmanship, and governance. He envisioned institutions nurturing not just warriors or spirit masters but capable, educated citizens contributing across all aspects of society.

With meticulous clarity, Ye Caiqian began outlining the new academic structure.

Primary Academies

These foundational institutions would exist primarily in villages and small communities, accessible to every child regardless of background. Here, children would learn basic reading, writing, arithmetic, ethics, simple cultivation fundamentals, and essential life skills. This widespread availability would ensure even remote villages had steady access to foundational education.

Intermediate Academies

Intermediate academies, typically established in larger towns, would build upon primary education by providing deeper exploration into various fields. Alongside advanced cultivation techniques, these academies would teach in-depth subjects such as intermediate mathematics, basic sciences, medicine, literature, history, and specialized crafts. This system would empower talented individuals, preparing them for significant societal roles or higher education.

Advanced Academies

Each major city would host advanced academies, dedicated to highly specialized, rigorous education. Here, students would pursue advanced studies in both cultivation and secular knowledge. Furthermore, Ye Caiqian decided advanced academies would also feature specific elemental or specialized departments, such as Fire Academies, Water Academies, Earth Academies, Wind Academies, and more—allowing talented cultivators to deepen their elemental affinities and expertise.

Satisfied with this comprehensive educational framework, Ye Caiqian summoned respected scholars, elders, and talented educators to share this vision, seeking their insights and cooperation. Their reactions were enthusiastic and deeply reverent, immediately recognizing the transformative potential of his proposal. Each person contributed fresh insights, enriching the plan further.

After multiple productive discussions, the structure was finalized. Soon afterward, announcements rapidly spread across the Country of Everglow, igniting excitement and widespread optimism. Communities everywhere eagerly began preparing land, resources, and personnel for their new academies, driven by shared dreams of knowledge and growth.

Seeing their zeal, Ye Caiqian personally traveled across the nation to oversee foundational ceremonies and offer direct guidance. Wherever he appeared, communities gathered in reverence, inspired by the gentle wisdom radiating from their deity. His very presence seemed to stimulate endless creativity and passionate commitment.

Yet establishing academies alone wasn't sufficient. Recognizing this, Ye Caiqian dedicated himself fully to developing comprehensive study materials that would underpin humanity's education system.

He devoted years meticulously crafting textbooks, instructional manuals, and illustrated guides drawn from knowledge he vividly remembered from his past life. Each book he authored became a treasure in itself, written simply and clearly so even young students could grasp complex ideas easily.

For cultivation academies, Ye Caiqian authored detailed yet accessible manuals explaining spirit energy, meridian cultivation, elemental theory, and fundamental combat techniques. His explanations simplified complex topics, enabling clear and rapid comprehension for students.

But his contributions were not limited to cultivation alone. Equally significant were Ye Caiqian's works covering secular education. With utmost care, he penned elementary mathematics textbooks, clearly teaching arithmetic, geometry, and algebraic principles. He meticulously authored introductory texts on biology, agriculture, herbal medicine, physics, architecture, and metallurgy—crucial fields driving societal advancement.

Ye Caiqian's most heartfelt writings, however, were books exploring ethics, morality, philosophy, law, and governance. He meticulously recorded moral fables, insightful essays on justice and fairness, discussions of civil rights and duties, and detailed treatises explaining effective governance structures—democratic councils, representative leadership, and transparent judicial processes. Each volume embodied profound wisdom from his previous world, skillfully adapted for Douluo's unique society.

His books emphasized compassion, justice, courage, critical thinking, self-reliance, integrity, and communal responsibility—core values meant to shape future generations. Ye Caiqian recognized clearly that morality and ethics, deeply embedded in culture, would become humanity's most enduring legacy.

Day after day, year after year, Ye Caiqian immersed himself fully in authoring these foundational texts, losing himself joyfully in their creation. Five years slipped by swiftly—years dedicated completely to meticulous research, careful writing, thorough editing, and painstaking refinement. His study filled with completed manuscripts, stacks of carefully bound volumes, each lovingly crafted for future generations.

When the final volume was completed, Ye Caiqian stood quietly within his study, filled with a profound sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. Before him stood the fruit of five years of painstaking effort—an intellectual treasure trove capable of enlightening humanity across countless generations.

Ye Caiqian's next step was distributing these volumes widely. He entrusted master copies to the Library of Wisdom, ensuring each academy could access high-quality reproductions. Furthermore, skilled scribes and dedicated teachers enthusiastically multiplied these invaluable works, distributing copies to academies throughout the nation.

Humanity eagerly embraced these texts, reverently studying each precious volume. Academies flourished quickly, overflowing with enthusiastic learners seeking knowledge, spiritual growth, and professional excellence. Villages, towns, and cities swiftly transformed into thriving centers of education, innovation, and prosperity, embodying Ye Caiqian's ideal of enlightened civilization.

Ye Caiqian quietly observed this rapid transformation, deeply moved by humanity's zeal for progress. He frequently visited academies, personally guiding young scholars, teaching instructors, and observing joyful classrooms alive with energetic curiosity.

Standing within one primary academy, witnessing joyful children learning eagerly, Ye Caiqian's heart filled with profound warmth and pride. These institutions were truly seeds planted for eternity, destined to flourish and multiply far beyond his presence.

Gently addressing a gathering of young students, Ye Caiqian spoke softly, his voice filled with tender wisdom, "Remember always, knowledge is the lantern guiding humanity's footsteps through darkness. Cultivate your hearts and minds diligently, for your wisdom will become humanity's greatest strength."

Inspired, the students bowed reverently, eyes sparkling with boundless aspirations. They were humanity's future—the living legacy of Ye Caiqian's endless dedication.

As the sun slowly set, bathing the academy in warm twilight hues, Ye Caiqian departed quietly, confident in humanity's bright, boundless future. The foundations were laid, institutions established, and knowledge spread.

In the centuries and millennia ahead, these academies and the timeless wisdom contained within Ye Caiqian's books would continue nurturing generations, guiding humanity gently toward an ever-brighter horizon.

The seeds of enlightenment had been sown—now, humanity could forever flourish.