Chapter 485: Attracting Much Attention (Thanks to '212 Characters' for Gifting Alliance Leader)

Chapter 485: The Focus of Attention (Thanks to '2~12 Characters' for the Alliance Leader tip)

Within the Civil Engineering faculty group chat.

Tu Lishan: Congratulations to the competition team for their successful victory over Sky Sword University [Fireworks][Fireworks][Fireworks]

Tu Lishan: Director Gao, I have uploaded the [Competition Video]

In an instant, the group chat was flooded with waves of congratulations, with digital fireworks dancing incessantly.

Director Gao watched, nodding slightly, feeling deeply satisfied with the results the team had achieved this time.

"One more win, and we take the loser's bracket championship, then it's on to the finals."

"Why haven't the Pacifists come out to offer their congratulations?"

Scanning the names of the faculty members who had spoken, Director Gao frowned; he was tempted to call Director Lin out himself.

Especially recalling how the Pacifists had grumbled last time about Zhang Yu securing the Seven Wonders of Civil Engineering too quickly, claiming it violated protocol... the thought only made Director Gao more eager to drag them out to witness the team's success.

But he reconsidered, thinking that might be a bit petty.

"I'll just have Tu Lishan do it..."

Meanwhile, Mo Shangjin sent him a message: Teacher, I didn't expect Zhang Yu to secure the victory without me even having to step onto the field.

Director Gao: I suppose it wasn't in vain that he mastered the Seven Wonders so early.

Mo Shangjin: However, there is something I must tell you.

Listening to the news of Zhang Yu's breakthrough on the field, Director Gao's brow furrowed, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, feeling that Zhang Yu had, unknowingly, been swept into the eye of a storm.

"That Yin artifact... it might very well be the Transformation-level Yin artifact of the Nectar God-Lord."

"To be entangled in the affairs of a Transformation-level artifact while only at the Foundation Establishment stage—I fear his future will no longer be his own."

At this thought, the image of the Magnetic Pole True Monarch appeared in his mind, and he immediately sent a message to inquire.

Director Gao: Have you heard about Zhang Yu's situation?

Magnetic Pole True Monarch: Rest assured, your disciple is under my protection; I won't let your investment go to waste.

Seeing this reply, Director Gao felt a jolt in his heart and replied: Magnetic Pole, you must be careful yourself.

Director Gao: This matter is not simple.

Director Gao: They are giving you this opportunity because they want you to stand in the front line.

Magnetic Pole True Monarch: Haha, old Gao, in Kunxu, where can one find opportunity without risk?

Magnetic Pole True Monarch: I have longed for the majesty of the Transformation stage for too long.

Magnetic Pole True Monarch: Instead of worrying about me, you should pay more attention to your disciple.

Magnetic Pole True Monarch: [Photo]

Director Gao opened the photo sent by the Magnetic Pole True Monarch and saw Zhang Yu standing alongside Bai Zhenzhen and Wen Wuyai.

Director Gao was slightly stunned: What is this?

The Magnetic Pole True Monarch briefly explained their identities, then added: Wen Wuyai is fine, but this Bai Zhenzhen carries immense risk.

Magnetic Pole True Monarch: You have surely heard something of the situation regarding the Seven Emotions lineage, haven't you?

Magnetic Pole True Monarch: Although I warned Zhang Yu on the flying ship, he didn't seem willing to give up.

Magnetic Pole True Monarch: When he returns, you must educate him properly and make him sever all ties with this Bai Zhenzhen; it would be best if he blocked her entirely.

...

On the flying ship, after ending the call, the Magnetic Pole True Monarch patted Zhang Yu on the head and smiled: "Once we land, someone will come to take you to the laboratory."

"I will be waiting for you there, and then we shall give you a thorough examination."

Watching her figure disappear, Zhang Yu finally let out a breath, thinking that the Magnetic Pole True Monarch must not have detected anything amiss.

However, fearing she might have left some form of surveillance, he remained curious but did not rush to switch back to his Green Lotus Sword Embryo.

As soon as Zhang Yu returned to Ten Thousand Laws University, he was whisked away to the laboratory by the Heavenly Chapter True Monarch.

Watching their hurried departure, Su Yanyang, Xiao Yunjue, and the others couldn't help but reveal a hint of envy.

After all, to participate in an experiment meant gaining improvements in cultivation techniques and getting paid... who wouldn't want that?

Thinking of the overtime work they had to endure to pay for their cultivation and loans, Shi Huaiyu and the others sighed and hurried away.

On the other side, as Zhang Yu walked, he heard the Heavenly Chapter True Monarch say repeatedly: "The school leadership is very concerned about the results of this project; they are very satisfied with what our team has achieved."

Zhang Yu thought to himself: "What results have you even achieved?"

The Heavenly Chapter True Monarch continued: "I heard about what happened at Sky Sword University. It was too dangerous. In the future, do not get entangled with the people from the Seven Emotions God-Lord's lineage; it is very troublesome."

He warned: "You must realize that your body is no longer just your own; it is tied to the entire project team and the future and prospects of countless people. Safety cannot be taken lightly."

"I think you should avoid these off-campus competitions if you can. Try to stay on campus as much as possible."

Zhang Yu could naturally not agree to this. The Civil Engineering competitions were tied to his comprehensive scores and rankings, and the off-campus projects were even more vital to his income; how could he give them up?

Sensing Zhang Yu's reluctance, the Heavenly Chapter True Monarch smiled but said nothing more, intending to have the boy's teacher persuade him later.

While they talked, they arrived at the laboratory.

Upon entering, Zhang Yu was taken for various tests, specifically to verify the power of his Level 18 Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Strength.

When it was confirmed that his technique had indeed reached Level 18, the Heavenly Chapter True Monarch laughed heartily.

Meanwhile, the Magnetic Pole True Monarch had arrived at the laboratory and began conducting her own tests on Zhang Yu.

She was filled with curiosity regarding the mysteries of the Transformation-level Yin artifact and how it enhanced Zhang Yu's cultivation. "Improving one's cultivation level through dual cultivation is a unique technique of Joyous University. If I can unravel its secrets, I will have no trouble reaching the Transformation stage."

With that, the Magnetic Pole True Monarch gripped Zhang Yu, beginning to collect samples from him with caution and a hint of excitement.

Hair, blood, mana... she needed to leave behind enough samples for the experiments to come.

On the other side, the Heavenly Chapter True Monarch took a blurry photo of Zhang Yu being studied and posted it on his social media account with the caption: This will be an invention that changes the world, a new technology of epoch-making significance.

Watching the likes and comments climb, the Heavenly Chapter True Monarch smiled slightly.

Just then, his gaze shifted; through his ocular implants, he saw a series of messages indicating that someone had come to visit the laboratory.

The Magnetic Pole True Monarch, having finished her tasks, said to Zhang Yu: "Your mission for today is over; you may go."

"However, whenever we need your cooperation, you must come immediately."

"Your contract will also be upgraded. The details are still being refined, and I will try to secure higher compensation for you. I will tell you more later."

Just as the Magnetic Pole True Monarch was dismissing Zhang Yu, she saw the Heavenly Chapter True Monarch standing outside the lab with several people.

One of them said: "Is it really okay to let the test subject leave like this?"

Seeing the man's figure, the Magnetic Pole True Monarch's gaze tightened, and she thought: "A man from the Research Department?"

The so-called Research Department was the powerful body that managed all immortal cultivation research projects at Ten Thousand Laws University.

The man standing there was someone the Magnetic Pole True Monarch recognized: Feng Yuhan, a supervisor at the Research Department, who happened to be in charge of this very project involving the Transformation-level Yin artifact.

Zhang Yu felt the warning in Feng Yuhan's tone, stopped in his tracks, and looked back at the Magnetic Pole True Monarch.

He heard the Magnetic Pole True Monarch say: "I told you to go, so go. Don't linger here."

This time, as Zhang Yu stepped away, Feng Yuhan made no move to stop him, merely shaking his head with a sigh: "You just let him walk out like that? What if something goes wrong?"

"The experimental results he carries are vital assets of this university."

"Do you have any idea that he has likely already been targeted by rival schools, especially Hehuan University?"

Master Magnetic Pole replied indifferently: "Do you not carry the school's assets on your person? Do I not? If even the interior of Wanfa University is unsafe, we might as well never step outside and lock ourselves in our caves forever."

"You know that is not what I meant." Feng Yuhan frowned, continuing: "These test subjects should be strictly managed. I hear he is still out competing in matches? Taking on projects? I suggest you keep him confined to the laboratory and stop him from wandering about."

"What if he is ambushed by outsiders while he is out there?"

"And that contract you applied for him—why is the base salary forty spirit coins a month? That is far too high! He is merely a subject for your research, not a true participant in technical development; why pay him such a sum?"

"The school grants you funding, not for you to squander it so recklessly."

Master Magnetic Pole, weary of the man, turned and walked back into the laboratory: "I have my own arrangements. If there are issues, I shall report them to the Divine Lord of Myriad Transformations; it is not your place to interfere."

As the laboratory doors sealed shut, Master Tianzhang smiled helplessly: "Master Magnetic Pole is simply like that—too immersed in her research, which inevitably makes her temper a bit eccentric at times."

Feng Yuhan let out a cold snort: "Is this a matter of temper? This is a waste of school funds and resources, placing institutional assets at grave risk."

"I will report the situation here to the authorities in detail. Even if it is Magnetic Pole, I will not allow her to act so wantonly."

Watching Feng Yuhan sweep away in a huff, Master Tianzhang shook his head in resignation.

Just then, a voice rang out: "Master Tianzhang, shall we continue our tour?"

Master Tianzhang looked toward the source of the sound, where Jiutian Liu from the Department of Finance stood before him.

Though the young man was still a student, Master Tianzhang did not underestimate him—not merely because of his status in the finance department, but because of the Divine Lord behind him: the Divine Lord of the Golden Palace.

While Master Tianzhang held all three of the university's Divine Lords in high regard, he held the Divine Lord of the Golden Palace in particular esteem.

He knew that this Divine Lord, with his background in finance, wielded immense influence over the allocation of the school's funding and investments.

Furthermore, the man commanded countless companies and assets; even the scraps falling from his fingernails could cause an entire project to flourish.

The current project on the Divine Yin Artifact, for instance, was partially funded by his investments.

Jiutian Liu’s visit today was, in fact, a due diligence mission to assess the potential for further capital injection.

Master Tianzhang smiled slightly: "Haha, yes, of course, let us continue the tour."

Jiutian Liu said: "Would it be possible to see that Yin Artifact?"

He smiled and added: "I would personally like to test the effects of this artifact myself."