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Chapter 474: Zhang Yu's Saintly Body Arrives at Tianjian
After some careful consideration, Zhang Yu found Zhang Pianpian once more and said, “Sister, if Kunxu wants to stand out, he can’t avoid risks. Besides, for people like us, even the chance to take a risk is already a form of fortune—how could we possibly let it slip?”
Zhang Pianpian replied, “You’re still young. There’ll be other opportunities in the future. No need to rush.”
Zhang Yu smiled. “Sister, time waits for no one. In this era, every delay could mean a chasm of difference in the future.”
Zhang Pianpian looked intently at Zhang Yu before her, as if sensing the depth of his resolve. After a long moment, she nodded. “Alright. If you truly have the courage, then I’ll give you one more push.”
She continued, “In fact, I’ve participated in the development of this project under the guise of a student in the Spellcraft Department. With the power of Taiqing Jing, I can temporarily bypass restrictions and establish contact with the Artifact Spirit within this Hua Shen Yin Qi.”
“If the Spirit can cooperate with you, our chances of success will increase significantly.”
Zhang Yu’s expression lit up at first, then shifted to confusion. “But isn’t the Artifact Spirit… insane? How can you even talk to it?”
Zhang Pianpian said, “Insanity often just means its perception differs from ordinary people, and it stands in opposition to societal norms. That doesn’t mean communication is impossible.”
…
Not long after Zhang Yu and Zhang Pianpian finished their discussion, in the Yin Device Laboratory.
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi was quietly resting.
In a realm of complete darkness, she simply existed—motionless, thoughtless, doing nothing. Yet in that stillness, she felt profound peace, a rare moment of happiness.
At that moment, she was savoring the most joyful time of her life since birth.
Of course, she’d be even happier if the daily experiments were fewer.
But suddenly, a disturbance arose. A line of white text appeared before her eyes.
Zhang Pianpian: Are you there?
Zhang Pianpian: Let’s talk.
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi blinked in surprise, then replied: Are you also an Artifact Spirit? How did you reach me?
Zhang Pianpian: Yes.
Zhang Pianpian: We’re trying to rescue you.
Zhang Pianpian: But we need your cooperation.
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi’s voice trembled with excitement: How can I help?
Zhang Pianpian: The cultivation target you previously exchanged martial energy with.
Zhang Pianpian: I’d like you to do it again with him next time.
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi: That man is on the Mutual Non-Interference List. I can’t cultivate with him.
But if, like last time, he voluntarily injects martial energy into me, and I return it—then it’s fine.
Back then I refused, but now I’m willing to cooperate.
Zhang Pianpian: Then let’s start with that. Just make your response a bit more noticeable.
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi hesitated, then asked: But why can he inject martial energy into me? Doesn’t that break the Mutual Non-Interference List?
Zhang Pianpian: Maybe your lists aren’t identical.
Zhang Pianpian: Tell me what’s on your list—I’ll compare it with ours.
As she read through the messages Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi sent, Zhang Pianpian, within the depths of Taiqing Jing, mused: The Qingqing God and the Qiongjiang God… so there’s an entire mutual non-interference protocol between them? Must have been established after some past conflict.
The value of this information… is immense.
Then she glanced again at the messages, thinking: This Artifact Spirit’s intelligence is even lower than I thought. That means we can manipulate the situation more freely.
…
The next day.
Tianzhang Zhenjun received another report from Zhang Yu, learning that his Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power had advanced another level—now at Level 16.
He immediately summoned Zhang Yu to the Laboratory for testing.
Watching the test materials shredded to pieces by the power of Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power, Tianzhang Zhenjun’s eyes gleamed as he stared at Zhang Yu. “When did you first realize your power had upgraded?”
Zhang Yu recited his rehearsed lie. Tianzhang Zhenjun nodded approvingly, feeling he was beginning to grasp the pattern.
In truth, over the past few days, due to Zhang Yu’s unusual traits, Tianzhang Zhenjun had gathered a mountain of intelligence on him—rumors of high-priced seed sales, Civil Engineering prodigies, and whispers about a possible mutual cultivation connection with Wen Wuya, a Hua Shen Disciple.
A theory formed in his mind: This Zhang Yu might be a prodigy in the path of Mutual Cultivation—possessing a rare Saintly Body for it.
Our Wanfa University’s technology in the Mutual Cultivation Domain simply isn’t advanced enough to uncover this truth. That’s why we nearly wasted this boy’s potential in the Civil Engineering Department.
So this time, Tianzhang Zhenjun arranged another experiment, and promised Zhang Yu: If he completes a normal mutual cultivation session, he’ll personally pay him.
When Zhang Yu returned, the moment Hua Shen Yin Qi activated, it spiraled around him several times.
As Zhang Yu channeled his martial energy into it, the rhombic crystal erupted with dazzling light, then fused tightly against Zhang Yu’s forehead—absorbing all the energy and channeling it back into him.
Seeing Zhang Yu’s forehead now sealed with the crystal, Tianzhang Zhenjun couldn’t contain his excitement. This was a reaction Hua Shen Yin Qi had never shown before.
My guess was right, he thought. This Zhang Yu truly possesses extraordinary talent in mutual cultivation—so much so that he may even meet the selection criteria for Qiongjiang God’s Yin Device.
Tianzhang Zhenjun asked, “How do you feel?”
Zhang Yu shook his head. “Nothing special.”
Tianzhang Zhenjun said, “Don’t rush. Not every contact yields results. Take your time. Don’t force it.”
At that moment, Zhang Yu grew increasingly valuable in Tianzhang Zhenjun’s eyes.
As he imagined the report he’d submit—detailing this breakthrough—the professor couldn’t help but smile.
More funding. More investment. More theses to write. The records of Wanfa University’s previously unknown Saintly Body for Mutual Cultivation. The Hua Shen Yin Qi technology from Hehuan University… all of this will bring in so much money.
Just the thought sent a thrill through him.
Wanfa University—the pioneer of Mutual Cultivation studies… and that honor will be mine.
Staring at Zhang Yu, Tianzhang Zhenjun found him more and more admirable.
But just then, Zhang Yu said, “This thing… why won’t it come off?”
He reached up, trying to pry the crystal from his forehead, but no matter how hard he pulled, it wouldn’t budge.
Tianzhang Zhenjun tried a light touch and quickly pulled back. “Don’t panic. Don’t damage the Yin Device.”
“Right now, it’s not doing any harm. You can stay here for further observation.”
At the same time, a flash of insight sparked in Tianzhang Zhenjun’s eyes. Another unique phenomenon. This device never reacted before—but now, every time it meets Zhang Yu, it flares with strange signs.
Zhang Yu cursed silently in his mind: What’s going on? Is it going to stay stuck on my forehead forever?
Just as he was growing anxious, fearing the Hua Shen Yin Qi would remain glued to him, he felt a sudden release—the crystal detached itself and shot back to its original position.
Zhang Yu exhaled in relief.
After a full medical checkup, Tianzhang Zhenjun brought up the matter of compensation.
“I know this wasn’t a true mutual cultivation session,” he said with a smile, “but I won’t leave you shortchanged.”
With that, the Spellcraft Department professor transferred 10 Lingbi to Zhang Yu from his personal account.
“Next, I’ll talk to Ciji Zhenjun about arranging a formal contract for you—make you a permanent member of the project team. As long as you participate in experiments, you’ll receive steady pay.”
Inside his mind, Tianzhang Zhenjun mused: Ciji Zhenjun is always careful with funds.
I need to make her fully understand how vital Zhang Yu is to this project—more budget, more resources, more support for this boy.
…
On his way out of the Laboratory, Zhang Yu thought: So it’s been a temporary success, then?
With each experiment, I can gradually reveal my hidden strength—cleanse my reputation.
But I have to pace myself. Can’t make it too obvious.
And now, I’ve got extra income on top of the project funding.
The thought of earning money not just from the project but also from the Laboratory made Zhang Yu’s mind buzz with new possibilities.
As he willed it, the Feather Scroll appeared before him, flipping to the page of the Chain Law Diagram.
He stared at the Alchemy Genius behind Jianbao Jue—the Technique.
Though Zhang Yu had known all along that Alchemy Techniques could be combined to form a Chain Law Diagram Set, the cultivation cost of each technique had been too high. With so many expenses, he’d never started building this foundation.
But now, with his income rising and his Alchemy skills improving, the time had come to begin the accumulation.
A few days passed.
Before the Yin Device project team sent word, Zhang Yu had already joined the Civil Engineering Competition Team and arrived at Tianjian University.
Standing on the Flying Barge, Zhang Yu saw the colossal structures far above the clouds long before they landed.
Above the rolling sea of clouds stood a Cloud Apex City, soaring into the sky. Thousands of towering Xuan Peaks, each a thousand zhang tall, pierced the heavens like blades. Their surfaces shimmered with Ling realm light, forming endless streams of data that flowed through everyone’s Eye Armor.
Countless flying vessels streamed in and out of the sky city. Zhang Yu’s barge merged into the current, and soon, they touched down at Tianjian University.
(End of Chapter)
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