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Chapter 475: Storms Gathering
Deep Ling Realm.
Ciji Zhenjun flicked her fingertip, tracing the flowing lines of incantations and data streams before her. Before her stood the Jiutian Yuanyang Tower, towering skyward, radiating an endless aura of pressure that suppressed the surrounding Ling realm environment completely.
Ever since her last use of the Jiutian Yuanyang Tower to suppress Hua Shen Yin Qi and isolate the Artifact Spirit, Ciji Zhenjun had gradually noticed something troubling—the Spirit Artifact’s response time had slowed by several heartbeats.
These past days, she had been tirelessly repairing it, meticulously purging the lingering influence of Hua Shen Yin Qi from the Jiutian Yuanyang Tower.
“Such a potent double rest toxin,” Ciji Zhenjun thought, inwardly sighing. “No wonder even something tainted by Hua Shen Yin Qi gets ensnared, its mind washed clean.”
“A mere touch, and it already left such an impact on the Artifact Spirit?”
“Whoever created this… the Double Rest Cult must have the shadow of some ancient Hua Shen master behind it.”
She was grateful she had acted decisively back then—recognizing the danger in Hua Shen Yin Qi, she had immediately activated the Jiutian Yuanyang Tower to seal it off, cutting off all contact between the Artifact Spirit and the outside world.
“Since I isolated the Artifact Spirit, I’ve issued strict orders—no contact under any circumstances. Even if someone reckless tried, they wouldn’t break through my seal. And those capable of breaking through? They wouldn’t be fools risking madness just to touch this thing.”
That day, as soon as Ciji Zhenjun emerged from her cultivation retreat, she was met with a flood of messages.
But she knew there was no emergency—otherwise, the messages would’ve breached her cultivation barrier by force.
Yet when she saw the message from Tianzhang Zhenjun, she paused, slightly stunned.
“Hua Shen Yin Qi is active again… Has Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power’s rank increased?”
For a moment, Ciji Zhenjun didn’t reply. She didn’t rush to check Zhang Yu’s status either. Instead, she walked into the Laboratory to inspect the state of Hua Shen Yin Qi.
Only when she confirmed the Artifact Spirit had not broken through the seal, and its intelligence remained firmly suppressed, did she finally nod in relief. Then she turned back to Tianzhang Zhenjun’s message.
“Could Zhang Yu… be a Mutual Cultivation Saint Body?”
“Does he meet one of the benchmarks set by the Qiongjiang God within the Yin Device?”
Ciji Zhenjun admitted the evidence was still insufficient. More tests and experiments were needed.
As she reviewed the recent experimental data, Xi Yun Zhenjun’s message arrived:
Xi Yun Zhenjun: You’re out of cultivation?
Xi Yun Zhenjun: I read Tianzhang Zhenjun’s report. The school leadership is very satisfied.
Xi Yun Zhenjun: Especially at the latest meeting—Wan Hua Shen Jun personally praised your team. He sees great potential in you.
Ciji Zhenjun didn’t feel elated. Instead, her brows furrowed slightly.
“Tianzhang—the big-mouthed idiot. Just a small breakthrough, and he’s already shouting it from the rooftops.”
She checked the Ling realm network and found Tianzhang Zhenjun had already posted multiple updates on his personal social platform.
“Major breakthrough in Mutual Cultivation Domain—unprecedented at Wanfa University.”
“Only I truly understand the Yin Device.”
“A revolutionary product will launch within a year.”
“Damn it…” Ciji Zhenjun seethed, reading further. “Is he here to raise funds or actually do real research? Why rush this? If things go wrong later, it’ll ruin my chances in the upcoming Hua Shen review!”
But the damage was done. The news was out. There was no stopping it now.
She turned her focus to Zhang Yu—only to find he had already left for a competition at Tianjian University.
“Competitions? A mere civil engineering contest? What’s so important about that compared to lab work?”
She shook her head, then looked back at the Hua Shen Yin Qi.
“Better keep studying this Spirit Armor.”
…
As Tianzhang Zhenjun’s self-promotion spread, and with Wanfa University’s leadership adding fuel to the fire, news of the lab’s progress began seeping beyond campus walls.
Not in the form of sensational headlines, but quietly—among professionals and insiders in the field.
Such was the case at Hehuan University.
When Ping Han’s consciousness stirred, he felt a delicate, tender hand gently stroking his body.
“I…?”
Then it hit him—his original form was gone. He now existed as the Soul Cultivator Artifact Spirit within the Yin Device. Someone was touching him.
“You’re Ping Han? From Wanfa University?”
Ping Han froze. When he realized the voice belonged to the Qiongjiang God, his entire body jolted.
“Yes… yes, it’s me.”
The voice asked, “Do you know Zhang Yu?”
Ping Han’s heart pounded. Zhang Yu’s image flashed in his mind, and anger surged.
If it weren’t for Zhang Yu stealing my Military License, I’d still have a shot—even after the Qiongjiang Coin crash.
But sensing the presence of the Qiongjiang God, he quickly composed himself.
“Yes… I know him.”
A finger pierced his form. A male voice asked, “Tell me everything you know about Zhang Yu.”
Ping Han steadied himself, then spoke carefully: “He has talent, but luck is on his side. Thanks to the favor of the Civil Engineering Department Director Gao, he’s risen quickly…”
In a steady exchange, Ping Han recounted everything he knew about Zhang Yu—no detail hidden.
But when the Qiongjiang God revealed that Zhang Yu had achieved multiple breakthroughs in the Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power experiment, now reaching level 16, Ping Han was utterly shaken.
“Damn it! Wanfa University has such advanced Yin Device technology? Why didn’t they announce it sooner?”
“If I’d known, I wouldn’t have stubbornly held onto Qiongjiang Coin. I wouldn’t have gone bankrupt in the crash!”
Fingers danced across his surface. The female voice returned: “In your opinion, could Zhang Yu have secretly cultivated to the level of Civil Engineering Seven Supreme, hiding his strength all along?”
Ping Han trembled. “Impossible! He’s just lucky—favored by mentors, given advantages, and that’s why he advanced so fast!”
The male voice chuckled. “So Wanfa might actually have breakthroughs in Mutual Cultivation?”
The woman sneered. “Breakthroughs? Pfft. They probably stole our tech!”
“My Yin Device!” she roared. “They’re using it to publish results? Wanting to make money off it?!”
“No royalty fee, not even a penny—do you expect me to congratulate them?”
The man replied calmly, “Our Yin Device was lost. The Double Rest Cult is involved. It’s not certain Wanfa was part of it.”
The woman snapped, “Our device vanishes, and they immediately release breakthroughs? Coincidence? Please.”
“Old Wan Hua always pretends to be righteous—talks about fairness, anonymous reviews. But everyone knows he pre-arranges everything. He knows exactly how he got his position.”
“Now they think they can crack our Yin Device with their so-called ‘Mutual Cultivation’ tech?”
The man laughed softly. “Could it be they timed this deliberately—to make people think they stole our tech? A scam designed to attract investors?”
“Doesn’t matter,” he added. “In the immortal path, truth isn’t guessed—it’s proven. Zhang Yu’s about to compete in a civil engineering contest. His opponent? A student from Tianjian University. Perfect chance to test his real level.”
The woman snorted. “If he’s truly level 16 or higher—it’s proof Wan Hua stole our device and gave it to Wanfa to reverse-engineer.”
“If he hasn’t improved much… then it’s almost certain Wan Hua is faking it—running another scam to raise money.”
…
As experts in the field turned their attention to Tianzhang Zhenjun’s claims, so too did many others who had been watching Zhang Yu closely.
At Youming University, Ye Lingshao eagerly forwarded the news.
“Zhang Yu’s progressed again. Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power jumped from level 10 to level 16—no public post yet. Wang Zong would love this.”
But barely a moment after sending it, he got a reply.
Wang Yin: Get lost.
Wang Yin: Stop sending me nonsense.
Ye Lingshao’s face darkened. “You wanted progress reports on Zhang Yu, now you’re mad when I send one?”
“Those rich elites on Kunxu—say one thing, do another.”
Meanwhile, Wang Yin stared at the flood of messages in his Eye Armor, annoyed, mentally berating Ye Lingshao.
Then he frowned.
“Wanfa University… really made a breakthrough in Mutual Cultivation and Yin Device tech?”
To him, this wasn’t just about Zhang Yu. It was about the entire top-tier university landscape.
“Zhang Yu’s personal strength? Even if he grows stronger, it won’t change the game.”
“But if Wanfa actually cracked this field—especially one untouched by Double Cultivation…”
Wang Yin could already see the storm brewing—university wars intensifying, bloodshed rising.
The ripple effect would stretch far beyond one student or one school. His family’s business, investments, even Youming University’s plans—all would be impacted.
“This seems like a minor, obscure development… but it might shift the entire balance of power.”
“The autumn wind hasn’t even stirred—but the cicadas already sense it. Our investment strategy… even Youming’s plans… must adjust.”
With that thought, Wang Yin’s consciousness surged through the Ling realm network, heading straight for Tianjian University’s network.
“No doubt many sharp minds in the field will now watch Zhang Yu’s competition—testing whether Wanfa’s so-called breakthrough is real or just smoke and mirrors.”
…
At Tianjian University, Wen Wuya stared at the information appearing in her Eye Armor.
“Wanfa University? The infamous suppressor of Mutual Cultivation? Suddenly they’ve made such a major breakthrough?”
Her first reaction?
“…They’re just trying to scam money.”
(End of Chapter)
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