Chapter 692: Tiger of Myriad Dharma, Technological Revolution (Combined 6,570 words)

Chapter 692 Tiger of Ten Thousand Methods, Technological Revolution (Combined 6570+)

Only after finishing viewing the entire design blueprint did Divine Lord Magnetic Pole reluctantly withdraw her gaze.

And as soon as she came back to her senses, she found the other nine schools' Deity Transformations looking at her in unison, their eyes filled with either anger, desire, or resentment... making Magnetic Pole unable to help but smile.

She understood that now the initiative of the entire venue was firmly in her hands.

"Everyone..." Divine Lord Magnetic Pole smiled faintly and said, "Do not be nervous, nor worry, I, Magnetic Pole, am after all not a stingy person; I am willing to share this design blueprint with everyone, promoting technical open source."

Divine Lord Bloodfall of Nether University was not so easily coaxed, asking, "State the conditions directly, Magnetic Pole."

Divine Lord Magnetic Pole said, "Considering research and exploration in spatial technology will continue long-term in the future, surely the costs cannot be borne solely by me, Ten Thousand Methods?"

Listening to what Divine Lord Magnetic Pole said next, Divine Lord Sinful Lotus of Heavenly Demon University thought inwardly, "Hmph, come to collect protection money?"

...

Meanwhile, Zhang Yu had already followed Divine Lord Green Wood outside the venue.

Watching the ten beams of Deity Transformation light appearing and disappearing within that building nearby, Zhang Yu knew this building was where the ten schools' Deity Transformations held their closed-door meeting.

He thought inwardly, "I wonder how Teacher Magnetic Pole and the principals of the other nine schools have negotiated?"

Just then, he saw a figure slowly approach before Divine Lord Green Wood, smiling softly and saying, "Green Wood, long time no see."

Zhang Yu turned his head to look and saw the speaker was a palace-dressed woman who appeared elegant and noble, every expression revealing the style of a prestigious family.

There was not a single advertisement on her body; instead, data representing various assets jumped back and forth, each jump seeming to represent countless people rising, becoming suddenly rich, and countless others going bankrupt, facing life and death, clan destruction.

Simple numerical changes, yet they spoke of the mysteries of the Human Dao, the operation of society, reflecting the survival and extinction of hundreds of millions of beings upon herself.

"Divine Lord Yin Spring..." Zhang Yu scanned the Dao title above her head, thinking inwardly, "A new Deity Transformation from Nether University?"

Then he heard this Divine Lord Yin Spring say, "Green Wood, you truly broke the enemy formation greatly this time, so majestic, so domineering. Now outside they call you the Tiger of Ten Thousand Methods."

Divine Lord Green Wood beside him heard this and said faintly, "Just did some duty-bound matters."

Divine Lord Yin Spring continued, "How did you think to deal with Baotong? This fellow stole quite a bit of resources from our school, his cultivation improved rapidly in nearly a year, not easy to deal with."

Divine Lord Green Wood calmly said, "My breaking of the formation this trip was only to test the power of the Boundary-Breaking Cone, naturally choosing the most dangerous place. Moreover, I personally hate the Finance Department group of insects who only know how to betray from within; such insects, I kill one when I see one."

Divine Lord Yin Spring chuckled lightly, "Green Wood, after you became a Deity Transformation, your demeanor is increasingly majestic."

"Speaking of which, is the Boundary-Breaking Cone still on you? I haven't seen this treasure artifact yet, can you show it to me?"

Divine Lord Green Wood refused decisively, "The Boundary-Breaking Cone has already been stored away; if you want to see it, ask Magnetic Pole."

Yin Spring chuckled, then looked at Zhang Yu, "Your disciple Zhang Yu, right? An excellent student."

She spoke towards Zhang Yu, "Zhang Yu, my son has received quite a bit of care from you."

Zhang Yu was slightly stunned, then heard Yin Spring continue, "Wang Yin, don't you remember? He is my son."

"But you need not be nervous, I will not interfere in matters between us juniors. Moreover, if not for your encouragement, he would not have made such great progress now."

Having spoken, Yin Spring smiled at Zhang Yu again, then greeted Divine Lord Green Wood, and transformed into a beam of divine light disappearing into the air.

Divine Lord Green Wood beside him reminded, "Zhang Yu, do not be deceived by this woman's smiling appearance. Not a single cultivator who climbed up in Nether University isn't a ruthless character. This Yin Spring especially so; before she entered the university to become a teacher, she was a famous Heart-Eating Cultivator, loving best to make people willingly offer their hearts to be eaten by her..."

Just then, the building ahead trembled slightly, ten consecutive beams of divine light shot straight into the sky, seemingly scattering towards different directions.

One beam of divine light paused slightly, seeming to stop above Divine Lord Green Wood's head, from which came Divine Lord Sinful Lotus's dissatisfied voice waves.

"Green Wood, do you know how many plans and actions of the various schools you disrupted by launching an unauthorized attack this time, disturbing the battle line?"

This action immediately attracted the attention of many cultivators present, all looking towards Divine Lord Green Wood in unison, and many secretly began recording video.

Divine Lord Green Wood looked at the divine light in the sky, raised his head and said, "Today's battle, I fought happily; whatever consequences, I bear them alone. If anyone has dissatisfaction, you may challenge me, I accept all."

Meanwhile, Divine Lord Magnetic Pole's voice came booming, "Sinful Lotus, Green Wood's action today was approved by me, do you have any more questions?"

A cold snort exploded like thunder, bringing a series of lightning wandering back and forth in the half-air; the next moment, Divine Lord Sinful Lotus's aura also vanished without a trace.

Immediately after, Divine Lord Magnetic Pole's voice came towards Zhang Yu and Green Wood, "You two come in."

Meanwhile, with announcements released by the various schools, the Spirit Realm boiled once again.

Zhang Yu looked at the news and thought inwardly, "Ten schools jointly establishing a Spatial Technology Research Institute? With Divine Lord Magnetic Pole as president, ten schools contributing funds, research budget... unlimited."

Magnetic Pole looked at the arriving Zhang Yu and Divine Lord Green Wood, opening her mouth to sigh, "I have settled with the school principals, jointly funding the construction of the institute, forming laboratories, deeply researching and exploring spatial technology."

She looked at Zhang Yu, saying, "Zhang Yu, next you also join the institute, leading a separate experimental group alone. All future research expenses will be shared by the ten schools."

Zhang Yu was not surprised by this; this was long ago the result discussed between Magnetic Pole after receiving the blueprint and Zhang Yu.

He smiled and agreed, knowing that with this institute and the financial support of the ten schools, his future cultivation and research would have deep resources as support.

Besides this, under the guidance of the institute, the industrial chains of the various schools would be significantly affected.

Zhang Yu thought inwardly, "As long as I leverage the institute's influence to guide the spatial technology of the various schools, I can obtain massive resources for cultivation."

"Besides this, the cultivation resources needed for the Three Realms Ten Directions Great Void Absolute Barrier immortal gate technique can also be acquired in this process."

"After all, many materials used in spatial technology are similar, and by influencing product production through technology, I can increase the whole society's output of relevant materials, thereby allowing me to promote this immortal gate technique more easily..."

Zhang Yu understood, this was using technical guidance to directly drive the upgrade of the entire society's industrial chain, affecting company production, affecting the immortal path research direction of the ten schools, while promoting the progress of the ten schools, also nourishing his own cultivation.

The efficiency improvement brought by this naturally far exceeded one person's arduous cultivation.

And after every advancement in spatial technology, the impact on transportation, shipping, shopping, and all industries, on the work, life, and study of hundreds of millions of people, was even immeasurable.

"School textbooks will change, courses will change, exam content will change too, right?"

Zhang Yu thought inwardly, "Also with the application of new spatial technology in transportation, the underlying logic of many industries will change."

"For example, the shipping industry, the design and form of flying boats will bring huge changes; I wonder how many shipbuilding companies will rise, and how many will fall because they cannot catch up with the changes."

"This is just one industry; in other various industries, there will be countless people becoming suddenly rich, countless people going bankrupt, subsequently affecting the development of the Spirit Realm..."

At this moment, Zhang Yu seemed able to see, with his promotion in technology, the entire society would welcome wave after wave of tsunami-like changes due to his choices.

The spatial technology brought by Kunlun in the Palm was like a domino card; when Zhang Yu pushed down the first one, this card would lead society towards a future he could not fully judge.

Of course, for the institute to always lead the ten schools, always guiding production with technology, it must guarantee its advantage in spatial technology.

Regarding this, Zhang Yu was full of confidence.

He thought inwardly, "The spatial knowledge contained in Level 40 Kunlun in the Palm, plus Tiangong Kaiwu and Lingyun Qixin, these two great Dao Seeds, are enough to let me progress rapidly in related research."

"Next, if I can successfully cultivate the Three Realms Ten Directions Great Void Absolute Barrier, my advantage will only grow larger, even able to dominate the direction of the battlefield."

...

Several days later.

Bei Wufeng arrived before a building on the north side of the Great Hollow, seeing the sign for the Spatial Technology Research Institute being hung up.

And around, dust rose everywhere, construction sites were starting up hotly.

Yu Xinghan beside him introduced, "In the future, this entire area will be part of the Spatial Technology Park."

He pointed east saying, "From Donghu Lake over there to Central Street, estimated total eight phases of engineering, final land area exceeding one million square meters, supervised personally by Divine Lord Green Wood."

Seeing this, Bei Wufeng felt his heart surge, thinking inwardly, "Indeed, spatial technology is the new wind tunnel of the future. The next hundred years might all be the hundred years of spatial technology."

Thinking of having this chance to join the institute, Bei Wufeng was even more emotionally stirred, determined to work hard and occupy a place in the future technological revolution.

Being sent into the building by Yu Xinghan, when Bei Wufeng arrived outside the agreed conference room, he was slightly stunned.

“Yan Qianji? Jin Jun?”

Watching familiar faces from the Artifact Refining Department one by one, Bei Wufeng thought silently, “Have they come to poach all the elite talent from our Wanfa University’s Artifact Refining Department?”

“However, Divine Lord Ci Ji is after all the Dean of our Wanfa, so prioritizing admission for us Wanfa people is normal.”

But when Bei Wufeng entered the interview room, he was slightly stunned, for the projection floating before him was not Divine Lord Ci Ji, but Zhang Yu.

Seeing Zhang Yu look at him, Bei Wufeng saw him smile slightly and ask, “Why do you want to join the Space Technology Research Institute?”

Bei Wufeng’s expression became solemn as he said, “I believe space technology holds immense potential in the future, guiding the development of the Ten Schools and determining the course of war. If I wish to become the most outstanding cultivator and continue sprinting on the path of Immortality, naturally I must choose this most promising industry.”

……

Having finished the interview, before leaving, Bei Wufeng asked Zhang Yu, “May I ask… if I pass the interview and join the Space Technology Research Institute, will I be working under the guidance of Divine Lord Ci Ji?”

Zhang Yu said indifferently, “Teacher Ci Ji has another group separately. After you join the research institute, you will work under my experimental group.”

Hearing these words, a trace of disappointment flashed through Bei Wufeng’s heart.

If he had a choice, Bei Wufeng naturally wanted to join Ci Ji’s side to participate in space technology research. In his view, Divine Lord Ci Ji was currently the top Deity Transformation among the Ten Schools, even more so a pioneer and leader in space technology, representing the most advanced direction of technical development.

In comparison, Zhang Yu’s aura was much weaker. Although supported by Immortal Sect techniques, his future potential must be remarkable, but the time of growth was still too short, too short…

It wasn’t just Bei Wufeng who thought this way; including Yan Qianji, Jin Jun, and other geniuses from the Artifact Refining Department, upon learning that this interview was to join Zhang Yu’s group rather than Divine Lord Ci Ji’s group, felt a wave of disappointment in their hearts.

Yan Qianji thought silently, “Zhang Yu has just entered Nascent Soul. Most of the coming time will likely be used to consolidate cultivation and nourish the Nascent Soul. How much time can be spared for research?” Thus, after thinking for a while, Yan Qianji chose to refuse, “Sorry, True Lord Zhu Yi, I still want to try the opportunity over at Divine Lord Ci Ji’s side.”

On the other side, after hesitating for a while, Bei Wufeng still decided to wait for the opportunity offered by Zhang Yu’s side. He thought silently, “At least join the Space Technology Research Institute first. After joining… perhaps I can find a way to transfer to Divine Lord Ci Ji’s group later?”

Jin Jun, as an opponent who once competed with Zhang Yu on the Tian Ri Huang Shen, had much simpler thoughts at this moment.

Jin Jun thought silently, “Divine Lord Ci Ji pulling Zhang Yu in is obviously wanting Zhang Yu to use the institute’s resources to improve his cultivation.”

He knew his own level; although quite good among students, it was simply not enough to be seen within Divine Lord Ci Ji’s group.

“But I can’t attach myself to Divine Lord Ci Ji, but Zhang Yu can.”

“If Zhang Yu attaches himself to Divine Lord Ci Ji, and I then attach myself to Zhang Yu, doesn’t that equal me attaching myself to Divine Lord Ci Ji as well?”

Thinking of this, Jin Jun had already made up his mind to join Zhang Yu’s experimental group.

And after finishing the interviews one by one, Zhang Yu did not care how the interviewees were thinking inside.

Hiding behind Ci Ji reduced his pressure drastically, but naturally brought the disadvantage of insufficient aura, greatly reducing attraction to talent.

However, he believed that with the banner of the Space Technology Research Institute, attracting some Golden Core cultivators to join his experimental group would definitely not be difficult.

Moreover, Zhang Yu did not want them to assist his research, only to assist his cultivation.

After all, in Zhang Yu’s view, the growth of cultivation, especially the improvement of Immortal Sect techniques, was the key to pushing him to produce more research results, and also the key to having the strength to bear more pressure in the future.

“Golden Core cultivators are not hard to recruit, but Nascent Soul cultivators…”

Zhang Yu thought silently, “Wanting to recruit senior Artifact Refining Nascent Souls to assist me in refining magical treasures… that might be a bit difficult.”

“After all, such cultivators almost all have their own companies, laboratories, factories. They have endless projects and topics on hand. To make them serve as subordinates to me, a newcomer to Nascent Soul, my current reputation and aura are not enough.”

“Even adding the banner of the Space Technology Research Institute, it is still not quite enough.”

“They will worry about wasting time after entering my place…”

However, Zhang Yu was not too anxious or worried. He believed that as he gradually produced results, Nascent Soul cultivators would apply.

At this moment, with Bei Wufeng, Yan Qianji, Jin Jun… one by one genius students from the Artifact Refining Department undergoing Zhang Yu’s interview, today’s interview work was completely finished.

Just then, Ye Xingli sent a message to Zhang Yu: Junior Brother, next I will fully devote myself to Teacher’s project. I should return your company to you now.

Zhang Yu knew that this senior sister of his had joined the experimental group of Divine Lord Ci Ji in the research institute, participating in space technology research.

Zhang Yu believed that with Divine Lord Ci Ji’s ability, there would definitely be quite a few results coming out next, and Ye Xingli should also gain quite a few benefits.

Zhang Yu said, “President Fu, you come and coordinate with Senior Sister.”

During the five months of seclusion, Zhang Yu’s original company underwent multiple expansions, and the current number of employees exceeded 200.

Original shareholder Fu Ji, shortly after taking over, felt a headache looking at the dense various information.

And after handing over company management to Fu Ji, Zhang Yu continued to throw himself into his own cultivation.

One could see his entire body’s mana and blood qi surging, practicing a breathing technique to enhance mana.

His next goal was to raise this passive breathing technique to level 40, allowing himself to complete passive breathing with maximum efficiency every day, constantly enhancing mana.

And after completing this breathing technique, his next goal was to push technique after technique to level 40, completing the construction of the Chain Law Diagram ‘Nascent Soul Saint Body’.

“After all, this Immortal Sect technique ‘Three Realms Ten Directions Great Void Absolute Barrier’ is different from ‘Kunlun in the Palm’. The time and resources consumed are far too much. Having the Nascent Soul Saint Body makes my cultivation more convenient, saving a huge amount of time and resources.”

Besides these, one could also see Zhang Yu’s Nascent Soul drifting behind him, silently practicing the cultivation method of the Nascent Soul.

“A major focus of the Nascent Soul realm is the need to continue nourishing the Nascent Soul, cultivating the Nascent Soul, continuously improving various characteristics like external projection distance, movement speed, etc., preparing for the final condensation of the Nascent Soul into the Primordial Spirit.”

At the same time, the Tian Ri Huang Shen beside him connected to Zhang Yu’s consciousness, rapidly browsing various learning materials, including textbooks and knowledge required for Artifact Refining graduate students, and various artifact design diagrams Zhang Yu felt he might need…

Cultivating techniques, learning knowledge, nourishing the Nascent Soul, managing the experimental group, remotely commanding the company… Time flowed away in Zhang Yu’s incredibly fulfilling life.

……

Just as the Space Technology Research Institute was being established, the other Ten Major Universities did not completely give up on research and exploration of space technology.

Tian Mo University.

Divine Lord Nie Lian looked at the Kuang Tianqing before him and said, “You turned back into a man?”

Kuang Tianqing’s eyelid jumped, thinking silently, “Damn it… what do these new Deity Transformations want from me? Could it be like the old Deity Transformations before, wanting to give me remedial lessons?”

Thinking of this, he felt a series of goosebumps rise all over his body, wishing to escape immediately.

But Kuang Tianqing understood that with his current cultivation, escaping before a Deity Transformation was impossible.

“Bastard…” Kuang Tianqing constantly told himself in his heart, “Endure it, endure this temporary humiliation beneath the crotch…”

Just then, Divine Lord Nie Lian continued, “Since you chose to turn back into a man, it seems your memories have recovered?”

Looking at Kuang Tianqing’s surprised and unexpected face, Divine Lord Nie Lian said indifferently, “I recently flipped through Master’s diary and know you have quite a few memories about the sect in your head.”

“Diary?” Kuang Tianqing cursed in his heart, “Zi Zai, you old bastard, why write a diary for no reason? And put my secrets in it?!”

But the next moment, he reacted, “No, how could Divine Lord Zi Zai randomly write a diary?”

“This junior Nie Lian… he probably didn’t flip through a diary, but cracked some secret database of Divine Lord Zi Zai and found intelligence about me from it.”

Thinking of this, Kuang Tianqing’s thoughts reversed in his mind, circulating even more intensely, “What does this guy want to tell me this for? Is he trying to expose my identity, then cultivate me, this Demon Dao senior? Squeeze more resources from me?”

“Sigh, this group of traitors who betray their masters and destroy their ancestors… what else wouldn’t they do?”

Thinking of this, Kuang Tianqing sighed, simply laid his cards on the table, and said directly, “What do you want to do?”

Divine Lord Nie Lian said indifferently, “I plan to establish a space technology research group, led by me to conduct research, to catch up with Ci Ji.”

Kuang Tianqing’s gaze condensed, realizing he seemed to have guessed wrong this time.

Divine Lord Nie Lian continued, “You should understand, right? Even if Ci Ji is willing to provide technical support, space technology concerns great matters. It’s not just related to massive commercial interests, but will also be an important component of future schools’ military power, determining the course of war. This kind of thing… must be self-developed.”

“And Tian Mo University, even if it cannot monopolize the technical direction, at least must become one of the leaders.”

“The sect memories you possess should be able to provide considerable help to my research, right?”

Hearing these words, Kuang Tianqing’s heart moved, and he suddenly asked, “Zhang Yu… is also in that Space Technology Research Institute?”

Nielian Shenjun said, "As far as I am aware, indeed. Yet the duration he has possessed the Immortal Sect techniques is too brief; achieving results in the short term is likely impossible."

"Rather, it is Ciji who managed to secure a breakthrough in spatial technology ahead of the rest this time..."

"Perhaps it is due to Zhang Yu leaking certain contents of the Immortal Sect techniques to her."

Nielian Shenjun stated, "Thus, I require your aid."

...

Youming University.

Wang Yin asked in astonishment, "Does the school intend to pursue spatial technology as well?"

Yinquan Shenjun replied coolly, "Spatial technology is the trend of the future; naturally, the school cannot rely entirely on an outsider like Ciji."

"Furthermore, the design blueprint she publicly released has already tackled the most difficult beginning; given the level and accumulation of Deity Transformations across the schools, they may well catch up to her, or even surpass her."

"Ciji has merely taken one step ahead of us for now; what comes next will be a hundred flowers blooming, with all schools competing together."

"Once you join the school's experimental group, remember to observe more, listen more, and learn more; perhaps in the future you will become a grand elder in this field."

Wang Yin nodded thoughtfully, suddenly asking, "Is Zhang Yu currently under Ciji's command? He has already... formed his Nascent Soul, correct?"

He recalled the Daoist name Zhang Yu posted on his friends circle: "The 'zhu' of candle, the 'yi' of radiant brilliance; this fellow's ambition is vast."

Yinquan Shenjun said, "Indeed. I reviewed his expenditures at the research society; essentially, they were all for consolidating his Nascent Soul cultivation. It must be that Ciji brought him in to share the funds."

Yinquan Shenjun continued, "Wang Yin, set Zhang Yu's matter aside for now. The most critical task ahead is research into spatial technology. What you need to monitor is also Ciji—watch every article she publishes next, every product, track her various intelligence, do you understand?"

...

Xianbing University.

Tian Shenggong gazed at the design blueprint before him, admiringly thinking, "Is this the spatial artifact designed by Shenjun Ciji?"

"Marvelous, truly marvelous."

Ahead, Qiankui Shenjun declared, "Within three days, you must thoroughly digest this blueprint."

"Within one month, you must alter its appearance, complete testing, and commence the production phase."

"For all time henceforth, you must keep strict watch on every piece of intelligence regarding Ciji. We must follow firmly in her wake, leverage the advantage of the latecomer, digest, absorb, and devour everything of hers, cling to her relentlessly, and then utterly surpass her!"

"This is not merely a victory for Xianbing University, but also a victory for Jihu, the prelude to our dominance over the spatial domain and the establishment of industry standards in the future!"

(End of Chapter)