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Chapter 550: Heavenly Human Five Taxes (Please Support with Monthly Tickets)
"After becoming a Zheng Shen, Zhang Pianpian’s memories—so fleeting and insignificant, like a single grain of sand in the ocean—were nothing more than a brief dream to her. Too small. Too negligible."
"Whether for you or for Zhang Pianpian, once that point is reached… she’ll be nothing more than a Zheng Shen who happens to carry Zhang Pianpian’s memories."
"The real Zhang Pianpian is already dead."
"Or rather… your sister died long ago. The one standing before you now isn’t the sister you grew up with."
Zhang Yu flinched slightly at this, but said nothing.
Yet in his heart, he understood: for a soul from Earth like him, the sister he knew was the one after high school—the Zhang Pianpian of today. What came before? Irrelevant. And the Zhang Pianpian of tomorrow? Beyond his reach.
Only by becoming richer, stronger—only then might he ever have a chance to be involved.
Seeing Zhang Yu’s composed expression, Fujie gave a subtle nod. This kid’s really grown up.
After Fujie’s words, another question stirred in Zhang Yu’s mind:
"Reincarnation… If gods can inherit memories, power, and resources in their rebirth, what about ordinary people?"
He recalled the intelligence passed down by the Evil God:
"If humans reincarnate, they can’t carry over their cultivation level, right? That’s why they need the Qiongjiang God’s help—secretly transferring cultivation levels for sect disciples during reincarnation."
Fujie chuckled, "Reincarnation isn’t the same for everyone."
"High-ranking Zheng Shen can inherit past power, memories, and resources after rebirth—because Immortals need such Zheng Shen."
"These Zheng Shen are tools for governing Kunxu—used by the Heavenly Court and the Top Ten Sects. Each rebirth is like a system update, a fresh adaptation to Kunxu’s current state."
"Like a Spirit Artifact, rebirth is how these Zheng Shen continuously upgrade and enhance their performance—preparing them for Immortals’ rule."
"But human reincarnation?" Fujie paused, then continued slowly: "The truth… I’ve never seen it firsthand."
"I once heard a tale from an Evil God King. Today’s human reincarnation cycle is an extremely complex system—born from countless iterations as Immortals reshaped Kunxu and nature itself."
"And in this system, Wealth is just as crucial. The richer you are, the better your next life will be."
Zhang Yu took a deep breath. "So the richer you are, the better your rebirth… Does that mean the poor are doomed to stay poor forever?"
Fujie smirked. "Do you really think the Heavenly Court and the Top Ten Sects would ever promote the real reincarnation cycle? They never do."
"Truth about the reincarnation cycle? It’s been banned for ages. If you dare speak it outside, Zheng Shen will come knocking."
Zhang Yu asked, "What about the Yuhua Cult?"
Fujie grinned. "They preach a fake reincarnation cycle."
"Kunxu suppresses the truth—because truth destroys hope. But the Demon Sect spreads the lie, because even a false hope is still hope."
"And as long as it benefits certain people—while harming others—it won’t be fully eradicated."
"Even sect disciples, when they reincarnate, have to secretly transfer their cultivation level. The real cycle is kept hidden."
Zhang Yu frowned. "So sect disciples don’t have enough money for reincarnation?"
Fujie shook his head. "How much is enough? And even if they do, reincarnation comes with taxes."
"The higher your cultivation level, the heavier the tax. The so-called Heavenly Human Five Taxes—each tax is a different heavenly realm."
"Of course, they’ll calculate. How much of their assets to use for official rebirth? How much to secretly hide before reincarnation—evading the Heavenly Human Five Taxes?"
"What ratio is optimal? What’s the risk? That’s a lifelong study."
"If it weren’t such a severe illegal act punished by the Heavenly Court, your university might have a whole major dedicated to reincarnation—teaching how to choose your next life."
Zhang Yu nodded slowly. "So Qiongjiang God is involved in something this big… No wonder the Evil Gods are targeting her. They must be after something enormous."
Fujie nodded grimly. "Not just enormous—she’s been Qiongjiang God long before Hehuan University even existed."
"Who knows how many disciples she’s helped transfer cultivation levels? How many evaded the Heavenly Human Five Taxes? The numbers must be staggering."
"And her protection umbrella… how many people in the sect hold power under it?"
He shuddered. "These Evil Gods… doing something this dangerous? They didn’t come up with this alone."
Zhang Yu said, "They shared this info with us—maybe they want to pull us in?"
Fujie replied, "Likely. They think we’ve built strong intelligence channels in University City. They want us in their plan."
"Best to stay cautious. Keep distance. Test them slowly. Figure out just how far they’re willing to go."
"Exchanging intel? Fine. But their actions? Absolutely not. This is too deep."
As Fujie and Zhang Yu finished their mental exchange, Zi Wen Zhen stood beside the prototype machine, capturing footage from every angle.
It was Zhang Yu’s assignment—and one she loved doing.
Documenting the process meant she built her own archive. If they ever launched such a project again, these records would be invaluable.
Gazing at the glowing, shimmering humanoid automaton before her—its skeleton, nervous system, Ling realm module, martial energy core, deformation armor—all completed in under a month—Zi Wen Zhen felt a thrill.
"So fast… The entire system finished in just over a month. Now, we only need to refine and upgrade it further…"
"Once we reach 11th level, it can undergo Application Review."
"By 15th level? It’ll pass with certainty."
She thought to herself: There’s a real chance… I might actually beat Jin Jun and the others.
Just then, Zhang Yu and Fujie concluded their conversation.
Fujie glanced at Zi Wen Zhen. "You’re still planning to pay her? I’d say she’d happily work for you for free now."
Zhang Yu mentally replied: No way. This project is too important. I can’t risk a single mistake over a little money. Not when my Top Ten League entry next year is on the line.
Then he turned to Zi Wen Zhen. "That’s it for today. Go home and prepare. Tomorrow, we start refining the prototype. Be at the lab early and ready to work."
Zi Wen Zhen’s eyes widened in shock. "Stop? Now? We can’t stop now!"
She protested, "Boss! This is the critical moment—competing against Jin Jun’s team! We need to keep going!"
Zhang Yu waved dismissively. "I’ve got other projects and experiments to handle. Can’t stay here today."
At the same time, he’d already finished photographing the entire prototype machine and posted it to Moments.
Documenting each step—showing progress, leaving traces of work—had become a habit since he began refining the prototype.
But before, each post only showed fragments: a single stage, a partial process. Outsiders couldn’t tell how far he’d come.
Today’s full footage, however, was unmistakable. Even novices could see: Zhang Yu had reached a pivotal milestone.
The post sparked growing discussion across Kunxu.
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In Jin Jun’s lab, Su Yun Ni worked through routine tasks, her eyes fixed on the data flickering in her Eye Armor.
When she saw Zi Wen Zhen’s video of the completed prototype machine, she froze.
"Finished?"
"How… possible?"
She looked around her lab—Jin Jun’s team had worked 24/7 for months, only now reaching the final stage: assembly and testing.
Zhang Yu had only begun refining a month ago?
A full month?
The thought chilled her.
She immediately messaged Zi Wen Zhen.
Su Yun Ni: Wen Zhen, is this real?
Su Yun Ni: Is this really Zhang Yu’s Tian Ri Huang Shen prototype machine?
Zi Wen Zhen didn’t hesitate. This was her defining moment—her future alchemy reputation depended on it.
Zi Wen Zhen: Absolutely real.
Zi Wen Zhen: I recorded every step alongside Zhang Yu.
Zi Wen Zhen: Just finished final testing—performance meets Level 1 prototype standards.
Zi Wen Zhen: Two of the Tian Ri Huang Shen’s assembly functions are already complete. Fully meets Level 1 requirements.
Reading Zi Wen Zhen’s confident reply, Su Yun Ni’s heart sank.
Was it possible that all of them—high-level students, massive funding, endless effort—would lose to Zhang Yu and Zi Wen Zhen? To a transfer student from Civil Engineering, barely a year in?
Just imagining it sent a cold shiver down her spine.
She instantly sent the news to Jin Jun—privately, not in front of the others.
Su Yun Ni: Zhang Yu’s team has completed the Level 1 prototype machine today.
Jin Jun read the first message and almost laughed. Ridiculous.
But after seeing the images, the videos, the evidence—his expression darkened.
(End of Chapter)
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