Chapter 542: Chapter 484: Divine Spirit Root and Lockdown
Faced with the request from Jiutian Liu, Tian Zhang True Monarch agreed happily.
Bringing the other party to the laboratory where the artifact was located, Tian Zhang True Monarch made a series of maneuvers, but the Qiongjiang Woman Forty-Eight remained unmoved.
Tian Zhang True Monarch awkwardly smiled and said, "There are still some imperfections with the artifact at the moment, not everyone can successfully use it."
Jiutian Liu said disappointedly, "It seems I’m not meeting the requirements?"
"Can’t it be forcibly activated?"
"Or perhaps forcibly cracked?"
Tian Zhang True Monarch said, "Magnetic Pole over there is worried that forcibly cracking will lose information, I also think there is such a risk."
"Besides, we have already made achievements now, so there is no need to take risks."
"I believe that as long as we continue on our current path, achieving mass production is just a matter of time..."
"By then, the entire dual cultivation market will change because of us, and all universities will face an unprecedented storm, we will transform the world!"
As Tian Zhang True Monarch boasted, Jiutian Liu stared at the artifact in front and suddenly said, "You can hear what I’m saying, right?"
"If you cooperate with me now to enhance my cultivation, I’ll pay you, how about that?"
"50 spirit coins just for trying? How about it?"
Seeing the artifact still unresponsive, Tian Zhang True Monarch explained, "This artifact has been sealed by Magnetic Pole True Monarch, not only is its intelligence suppressed, it also cannot communicate with the outside."
Jiutian Liu chuckled, "It seems I was being whimsical."
"Professional matters should be left to the professionals after all."
At the same time, in another place, Magnetic Pole True Monarch, who had returned to her own room, had an image of Jiutian Liu flash across her mind, and she thought to herself, "Golden Palace Divine Monarch wants to make an additional investment and share in the profits upon seeing benefits?"
Regarding this... Magnetic Pole True Monarch had long been accustomed to it.
She understood that the three Divine Monarchs at Wanfa University, although had different judgments and ideas about the direction of the university wars and the future actions of Wanfa University, and hence had many conflicts among their disciples, there were also many times when the Divine Monarchs cooperated for profit.
Like this time with the Qiongjiang Coin crash and the artifact riot, Magnetic Pole True Monarch saw the involvement of at least Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch and Golden Palace Divine Monarch, both of whom profited greatly.
Magnetic Pole True Monarch knew that the three Divine Monarchs, despite their battles and collaborations, had endured a thousand years without falling; their relationships were far more complex than ordinary people could imagine.
To them, only interests are eternal.
...
Shortly after Zhang Yu returned to the dormitory, he awaited the arrival of his sister.
After a series of checks to confirm they were not being monitored, Zhang Yu finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Senior Sister."
Zhang Yu said, "I might have some disturbances in the coming time, could you help protect me so that no one finds out?"
Zhang Pianpian nodded, knowing her brother, like herself, had secrets.
However, just as Zhang Yu never asked about her secrets, she did not intend to inquire into Zhang Yu’s secrets either.
As long as the exchange of spirit coins continued, and the bonds between family members remained, they would continue to shield and help each other in Kunxu.
Zhang Pianpian asked, "Is it related to the Spirit Realm?"
Zhang Yu shook his head and said, "It’s some changes within my body."
Zhang Pianpian said, "Got it, then it shouldn’t be a big problem."
"I might as well station myself in the Taiqing Realm. There, while cultivating, I can also use its resources to help shield you from prying eyes."
Without probing into what Zhang Yu was actually going to do, Zhang Pianpian sent her consciousness over to the Taiqing Realm.
Moments later, Zhang Yu received a message from Zhang Pianpian.
Zhang Pianpian: Begin now
Zhang Yu took a deep breath, switched the Three-Eyed Divine Power (Spirit Root) on the Dao Seed Spectrum to the Green Lotus Sword Embryo (Spirit Root).
In the next moment, he felt the Green Lotus Sword Embryo slightly tremble within him, but the anticipated mutation did not occur, and his body did not have any uncontrolled phenom.
"Is it because the time spent in Azhen’s body was too short, so the change is minimal?"
Zhang Yu studied it and found that the Divine Spirit Root seemed no different than before.
"Let’s test it out."
In Zhang Yu’s view, the biggest enhancement the Divine Spirit Root provided was the strengthening of the Chain Technique Map set.
And with day-by-day usage, this enhancement continued to grow, already significantly improved from the initial mere 1% effect.
Today, Zhang Yu tested it once again, thinking to himself, "University Sacred Body close to 15% enhancement, Civil Engineering Sacred Body nearly 13%, Qi Vein Flow about 6%, Martial Arts Saint Body nearly 12%."
"The University Sacred Body and Martial Arts Saint Body are used the most, growing the fastest."
"The data is pretty close to the tests I did not long ago."
"Could it be there’s no change?"
As Zhang Yu slightly furrowed his brows, thinking he’d been busy for nothing this time, he received a message from Magnetic Pole True Monarch about a new contract for laboratory testers.
"40 spirit coins per month?"
"If you dual cultivate with the artifact, the price is calculated per session, with a minimum of 15 spirit coins each..."
"Earning so much?"
"Indeed, doing Immortal Path research and scamming school funds makes money faster than working on a construction site!"
"Hmm, it’s also essential to have a good teacher leading the project."
Despite the many added confidentiality clauses and requirements, Zhang Yu couldn’t help bursting into laughter at the sight of these income figures, feeling an immense joy welling up within him.
And as this joyous emotion kept rising, Zhang Yu felt his whole body surge with blood, mana accelerated, and his body underwent a subtle, inexplicable transformation.
"Hmm? This feeling..."
Zhang Yu quickly took the time to test again and realized that under the influence of this joyous emotion, his spirit root seemed to have strengthened.
"There’s a little improvement in the Chain Technique Map set."
"0.5%? Or 0.3%?"
"Too subtle."
Although it was too subtle, Zhang Yu still felt a surge of excitement in his heart.
"Can my spirit root now be strengthened through emotional changes?"
"Yeah, Azhen said her Seven Emotions Sword Skill is like that, enhancing sword moves through seven emotions."
"Looks like my spirit root has gained a partial enhancement this time."
Zhang Yu nodded in satisfaction, then sighed inwardly: "It’s a pity the time spent with Azhen was too short."
He clicked on Bai Zhenzhen’s avatar and sent a message, but there was no response for a long time.
"Sigh, Azhen is not sure what’s going on."
"If everything was fine, she should have messaged me immediately."
Moments later, Director Gao sent a message, forwarding some old news that was unknown when, ranging from decades ago to nearly a hundred years ago.
Director Gao: [Sword Cultivator’s fickle fate, Hehuan Saintess tragically butchered!]
Director Gao: [Ethical tragic case, father and son slaughter! Fighting until the whole clan bankrupts!]
Director Gao: [Sky Sword University’s top student died tragically, soul scattered! Who will pay the debts?]
Zhang Yu opened his mouth, wondering what Old Gao was sending.
Director Gao: If you have time, you can take a look at these old pieces of news
Zhang Yu thought to himself: "I have no time to read these."
Thinking about it, Zhang Yu saved it for now, planning to read it when he has time.
He then looked at Bai Zhenzhen’s dim avatar, suddenly moved his gaze, and sent a message to Wen Wuya using his own identity.
Zhang Yu: Wen Wuya, do you know what’s going on with Bai Zhenzhen?
Wen Wuya: Receiving special training from the Seven Emotions Divine Monarch, I guess
Wen Wuya: Why? Want to contact her?
Zhang Yu’s heart fluttered upon hearing this, replied: You willing to help?
...
Wen Wuya looked at the message from Zhang Yu, his lips slightly curled.
Shortly after Zhang Yu left and Bai Zhenzhen went into seclusion, Wen Wuya contacted his teacher, the Heavenly Star Divine Monarch, for advice.
As expected by Wen Wuya, the Heavenly Star Divine Monarch was very interested in Wanfa University’s breakthrough in yin instrument technology and the potential conflict with Hehuan University.
And when Wen Wuya expressed a desire to approach Zhang Yu but didn’t want to waste time on Bai Zhenzhen nor fear the threat from the Seven Emotions Divine Monarch...
The Heavenly Star Divine Monarch told him to pursue benefits without fearing the Seven Emotions. This slight risk, he can bear.
Wen Wuya secretly thought: "Now that both are out of contact, I can be the intermediate connector between them."
...
Soon after, Zhang Yu looked at the photo sent by Wen Wuya, feeling excited, replied: "Is this Azhen’s hand?"
Wen Wuya: This is my hand
"You...!"
Zhang Yu gritted his teeth, replied: What’s the point of sending this?
Wen Wuya: You want the message directly sent to you?
Wen Wuya: Can’t you decode it?
Wen Wuya: Want me to teach you?
Wen Wuya: Really lacking in Spirit Realm information technology
Zhang Yu awkwardly tugged at his mouth, eventually sent the photo to Zhang Pianpian, asking for help with decoding.
A moment later, the photo turned into a short video sent back to Zhang Yu.
In the video, Bai Zhenzhen smiled and said: "Yu Zi, I’m fine. The old man might lock me up in the top ten tournaments, but I’ll be out then."
Seeing Bai Zhenzhen in the video, Zhang Yu slightly let out a breath and continued asking Zhang Pianpian: "Could this video be fake?"
Zhang Pianpian: "I didn’t detect any signs of forgery."
Meanwhile, Wen Wuya sent another message: If there’s any news in the future, I can help you deliver it
Wen Wuya: I’ll often visit Zhenzhen there, will pass messages to you
Zhang Yu: Thank you
Wen Wuya: No need to thank, the previously mentioned deal is always valid [heart]
Zhang Yu shivered, feeling a chill surge through his body, didn’t reply to Wen Wuya.
Now knowing Bai Zhenzhen is okay, and having some clues about his own spirit root, Zhang Yu left his dorm, planning to quickly attend the construction site project.
This time, to participate in the Civil Engineering League, he had been away from the construction site for nearly a day.
But just as he was about to walk out of Wanfa University City, strands of crimson warnings appeared before him, forcibly prohibiting Zhang Yu’s departure.