Chapter 761 The Immortal Spiritual Root is Gone? The Day of Departure (Thanks to the Alliance Leader "Testing the Water Under the Bridge to Reach Central Hunan Tonight")
As Zhang Yu repeatedly circulated his internal energy, he could feel his true spiritual root becoming more and more relaxed.
Just like a lotus flower about to bloom, it gradually expands and extends, absorbing the various techniques Zhang Yu uses as nutrients, which then become the resources for the lotus to continue blooming.
Just as Zhang Yu's tenth level 40 cultivation technique was about to be completely absorbed, he seemed to sense something and suddenly clasped his hands together, activating the level 40 strategic immortal technique, "Kunlun in the Palm."
All the light, sound, and inspiration in the room were instantly absorbed into the immortal space in Zhang Yu's palm.
Centered on Zhang Yu's body, the entire space turned into pure darkness, like a black hole swallowing everything within it.
But in this absolute darkness, wisps of blue light, like tender shoots breaking through the rocks, gradually emerged from the black abyss.
Strands of blue light, accompanied by the distortion of space, were gradually stretched into threads of light, eventually transforming into the shape of a blue lotus.
As Zhang Yu watched this scene, he also sensed the changes in his spiritual root. He thought to himself, "It really is... an immortal spiritual root."
"And what a huge commotion! If I hadn't used the 'Kunlun in the Palm' technique to cover it up, the brilliance of the Azure Lotus Sword Embryo during its sublimation would have illuminated the entire sky."
In Zhang Yu's perception, the azure light emanating from the immortal spiritual root seemed to be gradually adapting to his "Kunlun in the Palm," trying to break free from his constraints.
Zhang Yu's heart stirred: "It wants to... go back? To complete the overall sublimation."
Thinking of this, Zhang Yu hugged Bai Zhenzhen from behind and whispered in her ear, "Zhenzhen, it's coming! Catch!"
The next moment, Bai Zhenzhen felt the spiritual root suddenly pour into her lower abdomen dantian and return to her body.
But the familiar True Spirit Root has now changed drastically.
If the original True Spirit Root, after multiple upgrades, gradually became more and more like... a blue lotus composed of countless nerve tentacles, then at this moment, the True Spirit Root seemed to have transformed into beams of light, penetrating every inch of Bai Zhenzhen's flesh and blood, and finally condensing into a blue lotus emitting bursts of light in her dantian.
At that moment, Bai Zhenzhen could still feel that the spiritual root was not only connected to her flesh and blood, but had also become a kind of illusory existence, deeply rooted in her nascent soul and sea of consciousness.
Thanks to this deep integration, the adaptability of her spiritual root has once again surged. No matter what changes occur in her physical body, nascent soul, sea of consciousness, etc., this immortal spiritual root will be able to adapt perfectly.
In addition, Bai Zhenzhen also realized that the seemingly real yet illusory true spiritual root within her body had a stronger ability to conceal itself.
With a thought, the spiritual root within her body, which resembled rays of light, flickered and disintegrated into a halo, disappearing from her body.
Bai Zhenzhen knew that her true spiritual root had completely decomposed and disappeared into her flesh and blood. It could be said that no matter how she tested herself at this moment, she would not have any spiritual root in her body.
Of course, in this completely decomposed and hidden state, Bai Zhenzhen is also unable to exert any of the effects of a true spiritual root.
Just as Bai Zhenzhen was feeling the power of her upgraded True Spirit Root, Zhang Yu was also feeling the effects of his upgraded Azure Lotus Sword Embryo.
Then, the Feather Spirit Root transformed into a blue lotus and bloomed inside Zhang Yu's lower abdomen.
As he looked at the Dao Seed Manual and sensed the changes in the Feather Spirit Root, he slowly said in his heart, "After evolving into an Immortal Spirit Root, the basic abilities of the Spirit Root have increased dramatically, but... in this direction of evolution, Ah Zhen and I have become more different."
Zhang Yu could sense that after his Feather Spirit Root transformed into an Immortal Spirit Root, its adaptation direction was moving closer to the Chain Law Diagram.
"If the original Chain Magic Diagram set could be worn for a month, the Feather Spirit Root could adapt to about 1% of the effect, and maintain that 1% effect after switching Chain Magic Diagrams, then the current Feather Spirit Root can increase the adaptation effect by 2% per month, and that would be 40% after twenty months..."
"The elegant independent seating area has been further enhanced."
Zhang Yu secretly estimated in his heart: "Moreover, the upper limit of the Feather Spirit Root's adaptability in this regard has also become higher. In the end, will it be able to increase the upper limit of the Chain Magic Diagram's adaptability to 40%? Or 50%?"
Zhang Yu understood that the different adaptive effects of different chain diagrams varied greatly, and he still needed to experiment with them gradually.
Regardless, this is a significant enhancement.
"It greatly increased the upper limit of my chain graph."
"The only problem is time; I need time to grow."
"Whether it's the previous Infinite Chain Diagram or the current Feather Spirit Root, improving a particular Chain Diagram requires a considerable amount of time."
Zhang Yu thought to himself, "In other words... in terms of the cost-effectiveness of improving chain diagrams, I should choose 'specialization' rather than 'broadness' at the moment. I should focus on one or two chain diagrams and improve them to the limit, rather than developing a large number of chain diagrams."
Just as Zhang Yu was pondering, Bai Zhenzhen, who was standing beside him, also gradually felt the power of the evolved True Spirit Root.
She comprehended sword techniques, practiced sword techniques, and even improved her basic cultivation data more quickly and efficiently, causing her sword dao talent and immortal dao talent to experience a surge.
At the same time, she found herself adapting to the presence of the Kaozong clone within her.
This adaptation doesn't mean she's become like Kaozong's clone, but rather that she can take even greater control over Kaozong's clone.
The streams of light transformed from the True Spirit Root also pierced through the Exam Sect's clone, and it was about to bring it under its control as well.
In subsequent attempts, Bai Zhenzhen gradually discovered that she could actively switch out her Kaozong clones, and even gradually adapt to and control the other party's Aizong version of the Extreme Love Sword Path.
With a swift movement and a wicked smile on her face, she charged towards Zhang Yu with boundless energy.
"Give it to me!"
Seeing her reach out to grab his lower abdomen, Zhang Yu dodged in a flash.
Then Bai Zhenzhen's body stiffened on the spot, and the expression on her face returned to normal.
But the next moment, Kao Zong's clone was released again, and she said angrily, "You piece of trash, how can your petty love compare to my sect's great love?"
"Not to mention... in the future, I can even push the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao to the level of Ai Kun Ruins! Stepping from the Ai Zong realm to the Ai Kun realm!"
"Let me go! I want to cultivate with Zhang Yu until the world turns black and we'll climb to the peak of immortality together!"
"How can I reach the realm of Aikun if I cannot cultivate together with all the people of the world?"
With Bai Zhenzhen's body stiffening and struggling, Kao Zong's clone was suppressed again.
Bai Zhenzhen then said, "Yu Zi, I feel that we can suppress the Kao Zong clone through spiritual roots."
"Give me some more time to practice, and I should be able to do even better."
She had already made up her mind that she must completely master the Examination Sect clone before entering the sect.
At the same time, Bai Zhenzhen also wanted to study the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao of Kao Zong's clone.
After studying the sect for a period of time, Bai Zhenzhen gained a deeper understanding of the Heavenly Sword Sect. She knew that in her current state, she did not have enough competitive advantage within the sect.
"The Heavenly Sword Sect has already advanced the way of swordsmanship and sword intent to a more advanced level."
"Not only can the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao break through to the Love Sect realm, but even all kinds of other emotions can be transformed into nourishment for the sword dao."
"And it's not just positive emotions like 'love,' it can even include negative emotions..."
Pain, hatred, sloth, greed, lust... Bai Zhenzhen knows that in the Heavenly Sword Sect today, sword techniques fueled by all sorts of emotions are prevalent, and related industries and research are booming. There are so many things she needs to catch up with.
Watching Bai Zhenzhen suppress the Kaozong clone time and time again, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Is it because no one can completely suppress the clone like me, that after the True Spirit Root evolved, it developed the ability to suppress the clone?"
Zhang Yu was naturally delighted to see this, as it meant that Bai Zhenzhen would be safer in Kunxu.
However, the immortal spiritual root evolved from the Azure Lotus Sword Embryo still has a new ability that the two have not yet tried.
An ability that connects Bai Zhenzhen and Zhang Yu more deeply.
When Bai Zhenzhen sensed this connection, the true spirit root in her lower abdomen suddenly turned into light and disappeared, leaving only an empty dantian.
She could sense that the spiritual root had not been hidden, but had truly disappeared from her body.
Bai Zhenzhen exclaimed in shock, "Holy crap! My immortal spiritual root is gone!"
On the other side, Zhang Yu looked at the Dao Seed Manual and smiled mysteriously.
The next moment, Bai Zhenzhen felt a heat and tightness in her lower abdomen. Something seemed to have entered her dantian from a distance, causing her to tremble all over.
Bai Zhenzhen was suddenly startled: "Holy crap, what got in?"
Upon seeing the feather spirit root within her dantian, Bai Zhenzhen exclaimed in surprise, "Yu Zi, is that your spirit root? How did your spirit root enter from a distance?"
Zhang Yu then said, "Ah Zhen, can you feel that there's a new connection between our spiritual roots?"
Bai Zhenzhen nodded and said, "It seems... I do have that feeling."
After comprehending the Dao Seed Manual, Zhang Yu understood this new ability and explained, "The Feather Spirit Root and True Spirit Root can now transmit to each other."
With a thought from Zhang Yu, the Feather Spirit Root inside Bai Zhenzhen's lower abdomen suddenly vanished into light and returned to his body.
Then the feather spirit root disappeared again and returned to Bai Zhenzhen's body.
"Hiss..." Bai Zhenzhen said softly, seemingly because she was not used to teleporting. "It's so deep... This teleportation goes much deeper into my dantian than when you were holding me."
Bai Zhenzhen also tried to sense her own true spiritual root and summoned it back from Zhang Yu's body.
The two then repeatedly tested this new ability, feeling their spiritual root appear and disappear in their dantian, moving in and out, having a great time.
In addition to the mutual transfer of spiritual roots, the two sides can also transfer magical power to each other through immortal spiritual roots.
Feeling Zhang Yu's magic power being injected into her dantian and gradually flowing through her body, Bai Zhenzhen exclaimed, "Yu Zi, in this way, even if we are far apart, we can support each other."
"I just don't know how far this kind of teleportation between spiritual roots can travel at most."
Zhang Yu said, "There shouldn't be any problems within the Kunxu on the same level."
He thought to himself, "Support is one aspect, but the greatest benefit should be that it makes it easier for me to nourish the Azure Lotus Sword Embryo and further improve the level of this spiritual root in the future."
Zhang Yu looked at the Dao Seed Manual. The Azure Lotus Sword Embryo, which had now been upgraded to level 4, would require the nourishment of 30 level 50 cultivation techniques to be further upgraded in the future.
"The requirements for upgrading have increased significantly."
However, Zhang Yu was not surprised by this. Now that the Azure Lotus Sword Embryo has become a Celestial Spirit Root, it has become even more powerful, and it is normal that it needs more resources to upgrade.
"Level 50 cultivation technique... the upper limit of Nascent Soul stage. I can only think of a way to reach that level when I reach the Nascent Soul stage."
"However, with the new abilities of the Azure Lotus Sword Embryo, once she reaches the Nascent Soul stage, even if Ah Zhen is still in the Heavenly Sword Sect, as long as she sends her True Spirit Root over, I can help her upgrade the Azure Lotus Sword Embryo at any time."
To advance to the Nascent Soul realm, one naturally needs a Nascent Soul certificate.
However, the sect is not as strict as the ten schools in terms of the requirements for the Nascent Soul stage.
As far as Zhang Yu knew, the sect affairs officer was the first rank after entering the sect, and after being promoted to the fourth rank, one could obtain the Nascent Soul Certificate, and the fifth rank could obtain the Void Refinement Certificate.
After trying out the various abilities of the Immortal Spirit Root, Zhang Yu began to teach Bai Zhenzhen how to use the "Spell-Breaking Talisman".
"Ah Zhen, you'd better learn these talismans before you join the sect..."
After explaining the function of the magic-repelling talisman, Zhang Yu reminded him, "Remember, this talisman is not meant to be passed on to anyone you absolutely trust. Once it is leaked to your sect or the Heavenly Court, it will lose its effectiveness."
Bai Zhenzhen nodded vigorously and looked at Zhang Yu, saying, "Yu Zi, don't worry, I won't teach anyone else. After all, you're the only person I trust the most."
Then she looked at the talisman drawn by Zhang Yu's fingertip and asked, "Quickly teach me how to use this."
Zhang Yu asked, "Huh? You don't understand? It's quite simple..."
Bai Zhenzhen's face turned cold as she said, "Did you understand it the first time you saw it?"
Zhang Yu: "Of course..."
Bai Zhenzhen: "Bullshit! I don't believe it! You even copied my spell homework from high school!"
After passing on the magic-repelling talisman to Bai Zhenzhen, Zhang Yu left the cultivation room, leaving Bai Zhenzhen to cultivate alone.
He hadn't walked far down the corridor when he saw Yu Xinghan waiting not far away.
Yu Xinghan's gaze swept over, and a golden ray of light seemed to flash across his brow.
At this moment, he is using his upgraded Three-Eyed Divine Power to observe Zhang Yu.
In his eyes, Zhang Yu was entirely green, with only a tiny, extremely faint red light appearing in one very small spot.
This is the new ability that comes with the Three-Eyed Divine Power being upgraded to level 4, allowing Yu Xinghan to see the wear and tear on other people's bodies.
If it is intact, then it will be green.
The more severe the wear and tear, the more reddish it will appear.
The more intense the red color, the more it represents fragility.
"If my third eye before allowed me to see the flaws in other people's martial arts, then my third eye now... allows me to see the flaws in other people's physical bodies."
"And by attacking the body's weaknesses, one can achieve even greater results, truly..."
"It's useless. I'm not going to fight like Xinghuo Laodeng. What's the point of giving me this ability?"
"However, besides using it to hit people, it can also be used for self-monitoring, to observe one's own physical condition, and to avoid injury when practicing or working overtime."
Aside from that, Yu Xinghan hadn't figured out any more lucrative applications for this ability.
According to Yu Xinghan's third eye, Zhang Yu's physical body was always perfect and flawless, seemingly in a state where it was difficult to wear down, and he always appeared to be emitting a green light.
But at this moment, a faint red glow appeared on the other person's lower abdomen, almost invisible, and it seemed to be about to disappear after a few breaths.
But Yu Xinghan was still surprised: "You're injured?"
Zhang Yu was slightly taken aback. He switched the Azure Lotus Sword Embryo to the Three-Eyed Divine Power and glanced at his body. He immediately realized that these were minor injuries left behind after the Azure Lotus Sword Embryo upgraded and evolved today, modifying itself.
Zhang Yu shook his head and said, "It's just a small matter."
As he spoke, he looked at Yu Xinghan and frowned, saying, "How did you get so badly worn out?"
In Zhang Yu's eyes, the area below Yu Xinghan's abdomen was a deep red, as if it were about to catch fire.
Yu Xinghan smiled confidently and said, "I've just been working overtime a lot lately. While my seeds can still fetch a good price in the lower realm, I want to squeeze out every last drop of my potential before heading to the sect, turning it into my immortal potential to prepare for life in the sect."
Now, Yu Xinghan has weathered many storms and witnessed the ups and downs of life. She is no longer the high school student who once felt ashamed and inferior when her desires fluctuated.
He... has grown up.
If Yu Xinghan were to meet his high school self now, he would only say to him: "Kid, your gun wasn't fast enough or ruthless enough back then. If you want to reach the pinnacle of immortality, you have to let go of those unnecessary emotions."
Zhang Yu brought Yu Xinghan to the office. He had made a special appointment to meet with her today in order to pass on the magic-repelling talisman to Yu Xinghan as well.
Over the next few days, Zhang Yu continued to make all the preparations, using the resources he had in the ten schools to try his best to maintain himself in the best possible condition before entering the sect.
With such focus, Zhang Yu not only reached the limit of the Nascent Soul stage in terms of Dao heart and physical strength, but his magical power also finally reached 100,000 units, reaching the limit of the Nascent Soul stage.
At this point, Zhang Yu's three basic stats had all reached their limit, and his Nascent Soul also reached its limit, receiving a triple enhancement once again. Whether it was the speed of his flight, the range of his techniques, or the distance he could control, all of these were improved once more.
While Zhang Yu was improving himself, he did not forget to hand over the various companies under his command, and delegated his authority to some employees he trusted.
But Zhang Yu also understood that with his departure and the growing influence of sect disciples like Yun Zhiguang on Wanfa and the Ten Schools, the future direction of the company was something he could hardly predict.
On that very day, Wang Yin, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, contacted Zhang Yu.
Wang Yin: True Lord Zhuyi, could you please deliver a message to Lord Yinquan after you arrive at the sect?
Wang Yin: [100 Spirit Coins] A small token of my appreciation.
Zhang Yu knew that 100 spirit coins were no small sum for Wang Yin now.
He couldn't help but recall his past entanglements with Wang Yin, but he never expected that the once high and mighty President Wang would become so insignificant in his eyes at this moment.
Zhang Yu: Go ahead and say it.
Besides Wang Yin, various acquaintances also came to Zhang Yu's place every day.
For example, Wen Wuyai made a special trip to the research institute today to request an audience with Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu was still grateful to this friend who had helped him a lot of spirit coins during his university years, and asked directly, "What's the matter?"
Wen Wuyai: "True Lord, could you let Zhenzhen take me to the Heavenly Sword Sect? I want to do some outsourcing work at the Heavenly Sword Sect while preparing for the exam, immersing myself in the sect environment, and then come back to take the sect exam."
Zhang Yu asked in confusion, "Why don't you contact A-Zhen directly?"
Wen Wuyai said helplessly, "Zhenzhen hasn't replied to me yet."
In fact, Wen Wuyai discovered that he had failed to send the message the first time he tried.
He feared that the other party had accidentally deleted him as a friend, and since there was no response to his friend request, Wen Wuyai realized that he had probably been blocked by Bai Zhenzhen.
"Did Zhenzhen decide to sever ties with us non-sect members after she entered the sect?"
Thinking of this, Wen Wuyai felt a pang of heartache.
But in order to get into the sect, he finally couldn't hold back and came to Zhang Yu's place today.
Seeing Zhang Yu's amiable attitude, Wen Wuyai breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu's heart skipped a beat: "Could it be that Kao Zong's clone blocked Wen Wuyai back then?"
The more Zhang Yu thought about it, the more likely it seemed. He could only say helplessly, "I will help you convey the message to Bai Zhenzhen, but her final decision is up to her."
Shortly after ending his conversation with Wen Wuyai, Zhang Yu's office welcomed four more acquaintances.
Looking at Shi Huaiyu, Xiao Qingxuan, Shi Yunxiang, and Ying Xin in front of him, Zhang Yu sighed, "After I enter the sect this time, I probably won't be back for a long time. Before I leave, is there anything you need my help with?"
Since they killed the Golden Core cultivator of the Demonic Sect together, Zhang Yu and they have become trusted companions.
Later, as Zhang Yu started his company, Shi Huaiyu and others also made a lot of achievements in the company, and it can be said that they made a lot of money for Zhang Yu.
But at this moment, facing Zhang Yu, the sect leader, the four of them looked at each other in bewilderment, none of them daring to make any demands.
Seeing the four people's hesitant expressions, Zhang Yu said, "Perhaps in other companies, the boss would think about squeezing every bit of value out of the employees, because the more profit they can extract and the more they can exploit the employees, the more wealth they can gain, the higher their status, and the higher they can climb on the path of immortality."
"But you should understand that I don't like this approach."
"Whether it's raising salaries or giving out bonuses, I might lose money or be seen as incompetent, but I just want to do it."
"Today, I just want to help you a little more before I leave."
"I have said that I will not enjoy the glory all by myself."
Looking at Zhang Yu's sincere face, Shi Huaiyu and the other three seemed to recall the times when they participated in the competition together, fought against the Demonic Sect's Golden Core, dug through the Yuan Magnetic Channel together, and worked hard together in the company.
Shi Huaiyu sighed inwardly, "Yes, Zhang Yu... that's the kind of person he is. Even when he was about to enter the sect, he didn't change. He's the Zhang Yu who's willing to sacrifice his own interests for us, the Zhang Yu we would entrust with our lives."
Thinking of this, Shi Huaiyu no longer hesitated and said, "True Lord, I also want to enter a sect."
Seeing the four people's determined gazes, Zhang Yu sighed inwardly. Just as he had thought, the people of Kunxu's pursuit of immortality was endless.
Zhang Yu immediately sent over a document: "This is the exam preparation material I've compiled. It also includes my understanding and insights into the exam, as well as suggestions for the positions you're applying for. Take it."
"Also, before I leave, I will try to help you transfer to the weapon crafting department, which should also help you in your exams next year."
Upon hearing these words, a look of joy appeared in the eyes of the four of them.
As Zhang Yu completed one task after another, the day of departure gradually arrived.
(End of this chapter)
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