Chapter 545: Chapter 487: She’s Different
Feng Yuhai’s momentum grew as he spoke, his gaze piercing as he looked at the Magnetic Pole True Monarch in front of him.
At this moment, Director Gao said, “Mr. Feng, this project doesn’t consist only of the Artifact Refining Department. Zhang Yu is a key student in our Civil Engineering Department. To win the competition, our department will also provide strong support, and we won’t allow Zhang Yu to be humiliated on the field.”
As he spoke, Director Gao stood alongside the Magnetic Pole True Monarch.
“Gao Chongguang, you’re really willing to go all in.” Feng Yuhai looked at the two standing together and slowly said, “What exactly has the Magnetic Pole lured you with? Are you not afraid of losing?”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch said, “The Civil Engineering Department and the Artifact Refining Department have always cooperated. For example, a student named Feng Tingting from our Artifact Refining Department has transferred to the Civil Engineering Department for a dual degree. She can also help in the Civil Engineering Department’s competition, and there will be more collaboration between Artifact Refining and Civil Engineering in the future.”
Director Gao said calmly, “Our Civil Engineering Department also has Mo Enting, who has trained in the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain Shifting Divine Power. Once recovered, he can join anytime to provide support, enough to protect Zhang Yu.”
Feng Yuhai frowned slightly and said, “With all this you’ve said, how can you guarantee that Immortal Soldier University and Sky Demon University won’t invest more?”
“Ultimately, raising costs to take risks… it’s simply unnecessary. No matter how much you can reduce risks, it can’t compare to letting Zhang Yu stay quietly in University City for safety.”
“It’s best to stay in the lab. Only by staying in the lab can he be ensured not to be encroached upon by outsiders.”
As both sides reached an impasse, Zhang Yu spoke up: “Teachers, I have an idea that should ensure my safety on the field.”
Feng Yuhai gave him a cold glance, ready to say that it was a discussion among teachers, and what business does a student have in this.
As for letting Zhang Yu prove his combat power, it seemed even more meaningless in his eyes.
How strong is considered strong? What level of combat power and construction ability is needed to ensure Zhang Yu is not sullied on the field?
In Feng Yuhai’s view, Zhang Yu could prove nothing and assure even less.
Zhang Yu then said, “I can surrender.”
Feng Yuhai was momentarily stunned.
Zhang Yu continued, “I can surrender very quickly.”
“As soon as I sense something is amiss, I will surrender immediately.”
“Even if we lose the competition, I will never give the opponent a chance to insult me.”
Zhang Yu said sincerely, “I understand that ensuring I am not insulted by the opponent is more important than the outcome of the upcoming competition.”
Beside him, Director Gao said, “When we previously competed against Vajra University, Zhang Yu led the surrender, being the first to run off the field. This student displays responsibility and courage in this aspect.”
At this moment, Zhang Yu’s Foundation Establishment Domain was activated, and a line of text appeared before everyone: Foundation Establishment Cultivator Zhang Yu has decided to cease hostilities and withdraw from the competition; please cease attacks immediately, or face the consequences.
Zhang Yu said, “This is the Foundation Establishment Domain I ordered with my own money.”
“The control can be handed over to Teacher Gao; whenever Teacher Gao feels something is wrong, I can immediately activate the Foundation Establishment Domain and withdraw from the competition.”
“If I withdraw from the competition and the opponent still wants to act, not only can the referee stop them, but the teachers can also come to my aid.”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch said calmly, “I will keep an eye on the competition site, ready to protect Zhang Yu at any time without the need for extra funding.”
Director Gao also said, “And me, so isn’t there no risk on the field now, Mr. Feng?”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch said, “The same principle applies outside of the competition; as long as Zhang Yu’s information is kept confidential, and communication remains stable, we can arrive at any time to support him, minimizing risk.”
“Moreover, the cost of these measures isn’t high, while the returns could include promoting project results, boosting stock prices, and obtaining military-grade armor design blueprints.”
Seeing Feng Yuhai frown without responding, the Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch chuckled and said, “See, through all this discussion, haven’t you come up with a solution?”
“Magnetic Pole, Qingmu, set the specifics of your plan, and send it to the research department for review.”
“Little Feng, have the research department expedite the process and get the approval by tomorrow at the latest.”
“Any other opinions, bring them up now to avoid delaying things later.”
Feng Yuhai said, “The solution is indeed a solution, but if we lose the competition and require constant support, what promotional effect remains? It might even backfire, affecting the project and stock prices negatively.”
“Furthermore, Magnetic Pole True Monarch and True Monarch Qingmu, isn’t your work time the school’s? Won’t leaving during work hours to support Zhang Yu affect your work? Isn’t it also a loss for the school?”
“Therefore, I suggest that if surrendering in the upcoming competition proves the cost and risk are greater than the gain, let’s not send Zhang Yu out again.”
The Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch nodded: “Little Feng has a point too. You both have work to do and can’t always watch over Zhang Yu, so let’s settle it.”
Facing the calm look of the Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch, both the Magnetic Pole True Monarch and Director Gao nodded slightly in agreement.
Then the Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch looked at Zhang Yu and smiled slightly: “You’re a smart young man. I like talking with young people and with smart individuals. It’s not like those old relics who only stick to their routines, lack change, and wait for death every day.”
No one present continued along this line from the Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch, as the old relics he referred to were likely experts in the Divinity Transformation Realm. While the Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch could speak lightly, the teachers and students dared not comment.
The Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch sighed: “This opportunity was secured for you by the Magnetic Pole True Monarch and True Monarch Qingmu.”
“But remember, winning or losing is minor; losing integrity is major.”
“Do your best in the upcoming efforts; I’m looking forward to your performance.”
After Zhang Yu and the others left, an enigmatic smile appeared on the Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch’s face.
In the vision only he could see, streams of information that had followed the Spirit Realm Network not long ago emerged before him.
It was a message from the Seven Emotions Divine Monarch of Sky Sword University.
Seven Emotions Divine Monarch: I’ve got your Civil Engineering Department’s Zhang Yu.
Seven Emotions Divine Monarch: Name your price.
Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch: Don’t talk nonsense, students are not my possessions, how can they be bought or sold?
Watching as the Seven Emotions Divine Monarch didn’t reply, a faint smile appeared on the face of the Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch: “I want to see how long your Extreme Emotion Sword Dao can endure, and whether you can still hold out.”
At this moment, the Seven Emotions Divine Monarch sent another message.
Seven Emotions Divine Monarch: I’m coming to find you.
The Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch furrowed his brow slightly: “Find me?”
His eyes shifted slightly, and colorful lights flashed within them, yet he found that neither the Sky Sword University nor Wanfa University had any commotion.
But the next moment, the Ten Thousand Transformations Divine Monarch raised an eyebrow, thinking: “This guy…”
He looked up at the sky: “Are you talking about the true body on the sixth floor?”
…
On the way out of the 666th floor.
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch thought: “That boy Feng Yuhai probably won’t give up and will still find a way to seize control of this project.”
At this moment, Director Gao beside him said: “Magnetic Pole, do you feel that today the tones of the Divine Monarch and Feng Yuhai, as well as their looks at me, were sometimes a bit strange?”
Zhang Yu’s figure paused slightly, but the Magnetic Pole True Monarch casually said: “Is it? It’s probably just your imagination.”
Director Gao frowned: “But…”
The Magnetic Pole True Monarch said: “Stop with the ‘but’. Think about how to support Zhang Yu and get moving on pushing things forward. He’s your student, after all.”
Then the Magnetic Pole True Monarch privately messaged: Have you talked with Zhang Yu about the matter regarding the Seven Emotions Divine Monarch?
Director Gao: I sent him some news.
Magnetic Pole True Monarch: I have something later, you should take the chance today to talk to him and make him sever the connection soon.
After the Magnetic Pole True Monarch parted from the two, Director Gao pondered for a moment before speaking: “I hear you’re pretty close with that new disciple under the Seven Emotions Divine Monarch?”
Zhang Yu nodded: “Yes, Bai Zhenzhen was my high school classmate.”
As Director Gao recalled the intelligence gathered yesterday, he slowly said: “Have you read the news I sent you? The Seven Emotions Divine Monarch knows many sword techniques, the most famous being the Seven Emotions Sword Skill and the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao.”
“The Seven Emotions Sword Skill can enhance its power according to changes in emotion.”
“But the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao is even more astonishing—it’s said that it can be driven by emotions, using extreme emotions to propel sword techniques.”
“The specific sword principles of this technique are a secret of the Seven Emotions Divine Monarch, unknown to outsiders. But judging from the experiences of her disciples, this is a thoroughly evil path. Cultivators committing acts such as murdering spouses, parents, and children are not one-time occurrences…”
Zhang Yu asserted firmly: “Bai Zhenzhen climbed from the first floor’s high school together with me, she’s different.”
Seeing Zhang Yu’s serious demeanor, Director Gao shook his head helplessly: “People change. The more money someone has, the higher their cultivation, the quicker they change.”
Zhang Yu said: “You’ve known the Magnetic Pole True Monarch for hundreds of years. Has she changed?”
Director Gao said: “You don’t understand, the Magnetic Pole is different.”
Zhang Yu said: “Bai Zhenzhen is also different.”
Director Gao thought angrily: “This kid… has he been dazzled by the background of a Divinity Transformation Disciple?”
Zhang Yu thought to himself: “Old Gao, if you can’t even handle the Magnetic Pole, don’t try to lecture me.”
Director Gao advised again: “Aren’t you also on good terms with Wen Wuya? He’s also a Divinity Transformation Disciple. You should train more with him and avoid that Bai Zhenzhen.”
“Both are Divinity Transformation Disciples, isn’t Wen Wuya far superior to someone like Bai Zhenzhen who has taken the dark path?”
Zhang Yu was dismissive in his heart, but seeing Director Gao’s somewhat angry look, he didn’t refute him further.
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Meanwhile, on the other side, Feng Yuhai returned to his office and pulled out pages of student profiles.
He pondered: “That woman Magnetic Pole, always burying herself in experiments, acts recklessly in projects, and has an overwhelming desire for control.”
“As long as she can conduct research, she can’t understand the difficulties of our research office.”
“There still needs to be a way to restrain her, she can’t be allowed to act willfully in important projects without moderation.”
As he contemplated these matters, Feng Yuhai’s gaze swept over the various student profiles, occasionally picking one out.
“The key now is that the experiment’s outcomes are in her hands.”
“If more students could react with the Divinity Transformation artifact and show results, then Zhang Yu would be inconsequential.”
With this in mind, Feng Yuhai decided to select more people to send over to True Monarch Tian Zhang, to produce new results as soon as possible.