What’s the point of cultivating immortality if you don’t have money?.

Chapter 784 The Great Sage's Successor, He's in the Myriad Laws Sect! (7200+ words)

Inside the room, Zhang Yu was browsing various materials about the physical body, bloodline, Dao foundation, and physical expression factors through the internal database.

"To raise one's Dao Foundation to the 18th level is as difficult as ascending to heaven."

The more Zhang Yu learned about the relevant information, the more he felt how rare and incredible these 18 levels of Dao Foundation were.

"According to the records, almost every cultivator with 18 levels of Dao Foundation is blessed with unique opportunities that are difficult for others to replicate."

“Especially these guys…none of them are human.”

Zhang Yu shook his head, thinking to himself that so many people had failed to figure out how to break through the 18th level of Dao Foundation, so it was unlikely that he, a mere Nascent Soul cultivator, could come up with a solution.

So Zhang Yu thought of his Chain Method Diagram Set, Golden Elixir Sacred Body.

"The first effect of the Golden Core Sacred Body is to increase the Dao Foundation by an extra level, and it will still take effect even if the Chain Law Diagram is switched."

"If I could increase the effects of the Golden Core Sacred Body by six times, would I be able to raise my Dao Foundation to the 18th level?"

To achieve this, Zhang Yu's first thought was naturally the infinite chain diagram.

“但就算金丹圣体达到12/12、14/14……的作用和元婴圣体一样，每次增加20%的圣体效果，那要提升到6倍的话……”

Zhang Yu made a quick mental estimate and could sense that it would take him several years.

Is it worth spending several years cultivating the Golden Core technique to reach the 18th level of Dao Foundation?
Zhang Yu was uncertain, and he also had other concerns.

"After all, the Dao Foundation was built during the Golden Core stage. My 13th Dao Foundation was condensed into the physical supernatural power of [Formless Free Body] long after I advanced to the Nascent Soul stage."

After refining the [Formless Free Body], Zhang Yu's defensive power against the same moves will increase exponentially for a period of time. He relied on this move in combination with other powers to withstand the heavenly tribulation in the university war.

"At the Nascent Soul stage... if I were to upgrade my Golden Core Saint Body now, would it really increase the number of my Dao Foundations?"

Zhang Yu remains uncertain about this.

"Let's finish reading all the information we can find related to the Dao Foundation first."

Just as Zhang Yu was pondering this, a message popped up in front of him—it was from Bu Yingshu.

Bu Yingshu: Come here
……

When Zhang Yu arrived at the laboratory, he saw Bu Yingshu with her back to him, seemingly looking at some documents.

Zhang Yu said, "Daojun, what brings you here?"

Without turning his head, Bu Yingshu said calmly, "Use the five martial arts techniques you've learned to show me your full power."

As a member of the Immortal Clan, Bu Yingshu didn't quite believe that Zhang Yu, a mere second-rank clan affairs officer, would dare to deceive her. However, just in case, she decided to test Zhang Yu's true worth.

She didn't want to become the kind of person who assumed no one would dare to deceive her, so she didn't bother to verify anything and ended up being fooled by the lower-level editor.

Zhang Yu was not surprised by this, or rather, he was prepared for it.

"Is this to test the results of my training these past few days?"

Zhang Yu took a deep breath, his internal energy suddenly erupted, and he slammed his palm hard towards the direction where Bu Yingshu was.

With this attack, Zhang Yu did not use any other power, because he knew that Bu Yingshu only wanted to verify the results of his work over the past few days.

But the next moment, countless warning messages came rushing in, startling Zhang Yu so much that he stopped what he was doing.

Seeing this, Bu Yingshu sneered and said, "Who told you to attack me? Do you know how many laws protect me? Do you want to go bankrupt?"

"Remember, don't bring your commoner habits to me. Even in martial arts exchanges, only I can attack you. You have no right to get close to me. Keep the proper distance between yourself and the immortals."

She said calmly, "People should recognize their own position and never overstep it."

Fuki thought to Zhang Yu, "This guy is like a hedgehog. If you're around her, won't you get fined if you're not careful?"

Zhan Xian, however, said with a hint of doubt, "The protective force on Bu Ying Shu... seems to be even stronger than that of other immortals I have seen."

On the other side, Bu Yingshu waved his hand: "Continue, show me all five sets of techniques."

Thus, Zhang Yu retreated repeatedly, and then unleashed the martial arts techniques he had advanced to level 40 over the past few days, showcasing all the subtleties he had comprehended at this moment.

Bu Yingshu watched this scene silently, her face expressionless, but her mind was in turmoil.

"This kid has some talent."

In Bu Yingshu's view, these derivative cultivation techniques had only recently been approved, and very few people knew how to use them. There was no discussion community, let alone any experience summaries from cultivators after many years of practice.

With the complete activation of Yu Shu's talent, Zhang Yu not only pushed the technique to level 40, but also seemed to have undergone decades of consistent cultivation, gaining his own understanding of the various applications of the technique.

Therefore, Zhang Yu's performance at this moment made Bu Yingshu feel a sense of surprise.

"This level... Could this kid be the owner of some kind of book? The kind of book that increases martial arts aptitude? If so, it wouldn't be difficult for him to achieve this."

Bu Yingshu shook his head, thinking to himself, "But that's impossible. The whereabouts of every book are recorded, and there's no one named Zhang Yu on that list."

"Unless it's one of the four legendary books on 'Ascension to Immortality'... then it's so highly classified that even I know nothing about it."

"But how could that possibly happen to someone born in the lower realms?"

“If he were truly in his hands, he wouldn’t just be a mere second-level Nascent Soul cultivator.”

Bu Yingshu didn't look down on people from the lower realms. If Zhang Yu had been born in the 11th level of the sect, she would have thought he was unworthy of possessing the legendary Four Books.

In Bu Yingshu's view, that was something that only immortals, or even immortals themselves, had the ability, qualifications, and virtue to master.

"So this Zhang Yu is simply gifted? Exceptionally outstanding in learning efficiency, understanding of martial arts, and deductive reasoning?"

A sense of curiosity welled up in Bu Yingshu's heart. She lightly tapped her fingertip, wanting to directly query all of Zhang Yu's data as usual, presenting everything about his sect, university, and high school to her.

If necessary, she would even be willing to use her authority and pay money to inquire about the other person's previous life, the life before that, and so on.

But the next moment, seeing the connection failure message appear before her eyes, Bu Yingshu frowned slightly.

"Is the task force under information blockade?"

With a thought, special passes for the Imperial Law Pavilion, Martial Arts Pavilion, and Hall of Ten Thousand Laws would appear, directly breaking through the information blockade.

But the next moment, Bu Yingshu shook his head and stopped his attempt to break through the blockade.

"Zhang Yu is nothing to me; he's not worth breaking the special task force's rules myself."

"I've come here to do something big, to show the people of the clan what I'm capable of..."

"How can we break the rules after only a few days here?"

Thinking of this, Bu Yingshu looked at Zhang Yu again, thinking to herself, "No matter what his background is, his martial arts ability will be of some use to me in the future."

Bu Yingshu knew that in order to dismantle the "Blood Tide Essence and Qi Sacred View", he first had to thoroughly understand the derived techniques and use the skills and knowledge he gained from learning the derived techniques to crack the "Blood Tide Essence and Qi Sacred View".

Bu Yingshu thought she had mastered most of the knowledge and techniques in the derivative techniques, but she didn't expect Zhang Yu to give her some unexpected inspiration.

It can be said that at this moment, Zhang Yu's status in Bu Ying Shu's heart has been elevated.

If what was initially insignificant dust became a useful dog after passing her test, then now, in Bu Ying Shu's eyes...

"It's a dog that deserves to be resurrected even after being trampled to death."

So Bu Yingshu said, "Well done. From now on, come at this time every day and show me the cultivation technique you've mastered."

"Remember, use all your talents to understand and demonstrate."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu naturally nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing these words, Fu Ji excitedly exclaimed in Zhang Yu's mind, "Zhang Yu, have we been appreciated by this immortal? We're going to make a name for ourselves in the sect!"

But the next moment, Fu Ji remembered the warning she had just received and began to worry again: "But being around this woman is like walking on the edge of the law, with all sorts of risks of fines. This is what they mean by serving a king as if he were a tiger. You must be careful from now on, and make sure you don't lose money. We still owe more than 200,000 immortal coins to pay back."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Do you even need to tell me? Every time I stand in front of this woman, I have to be extremely careful."

At the same time, he wondered to himself, "Does my martial arts demonstration seem to be effective against this immortal?"

Zhanxian privately messaged, "Yu Shu is ultimately special. The martial arts you learned through Yu Shu have always been more extensive than those of other cultivators."

So for the next few days, Zhang Yu had an extra task every day: to demonstrate his martial arts skills.

Each time, Bu Yingshu would simply watch Zhang Yu demonstrate his martial arts skills, then wave his hand to dismiss Zhang Yu. Zhang Yu had no idea what the other party had discerned during the process.

Two more days passed in the blink of an eye. When Zhang Yu pushed the sixth technique to level 40, he finally obtained the first effect of the Great Sage Researcher.

Beginner - Great Sage Researcher (6/6): You are able to sense the Great Sage's will.
Upon seeing the description of the effect on the Yu Shu, Zhang Yu was completely baffled.

"Sensing the Great Sage's will? What does that mean?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yu directly contacted Zhan Xian privately to ask for his opinion.

"The Great Sage's will?" Zhanxian thought for a moment and said, "The so-called Great Sage is probably the respectful title that the demon descendants used to give to the Demon Saint."

"It should refer to a few powerful demon descendants who once rebelled against the ten major sects."

"I don't know much about these demon saints either. The Heavenly Court and the sects are probably intentionally blocking any information about them."

"Even the cultivation techniques of the Demon Saints, the immortal techniques they possess, are either censored versions or have become black magic techniques."

Zhang Yu nodded slightly. Almost all the cultivation techniques he practiced that were included in the chain diagram of the Great Sage's successor were like this.

Zhanxian said, "For a sect that is so eager for profit and growth to treat them like this, to cripple and block their technology, these demon saints must have done something extraordinary, but in the end they were still suppressed."

"As for the suppression of the Demon Saint, I have heard some rumors, or legends, which seem to correspond to some of the information we currently know."

“There was once a legend that the Spirit Realm was built on the foundation of the Demon Saint, and some people have heard the Demon Saint’s shouts from the depths of the Spirit Realm.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu's eyes flickered, and he recalled the process of obtaining the [Boundless Inner Dharma Body] technique.

"Back when I was in the illusion of Hammer Heart Abode, when I broke through to the realm of unity of spirit and flesh using the [Broken Ox Body and Mind Technique], I felt a person calling me from the spirit world, and finally obtained a mysterious website address."

"It was by following this website that I finally obtained the main text of the cultivation method for the [Boundless Inner Dharma Body]. After cultivating it as my second mental cultivation method, I gained the ability to think many times over."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Could this be the so-called... call of the Demon Saint? The Demon Saint's techniques and power attract each other, is it because of this call of the Demon Saint in the Spirit Realm?"

Zhanxian said, "If the rumors are true, and the foundation of the Spirit Realm is indeed related to the Demon Saint, then it's not impossible that the Demon Saint left behind some power, or rather, his will, deep within the Spirit Realm."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yu had an idea. He first replaced his original eye fragments, and then replaced them with the chain diagram of the [Great Sage Researcher], trying to sense the so-called demon saint's will.

A few minutes later, everything was still calm in front of Zhang Yu, and nothing had happened.

The special task force's internal and external spiritual realms were completely sealed off, so they couldn't sense anything at all.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Being in this special task force, both the Spirit Realm and the Law Realm have been sealed off. It seems that the so-called ability of this Chain Law Diagram to sense the Great Sage's will is useless."

But just then, Zhan Xian suddenly said, "Try circulating some of the Great Sage's successor's techniques."

Zhang Yu's gaze shifted slightly, understanding the meaning of "Slaying Immortals." "Just like before, triggering the summoning through the 'Broken Ox's Body and Mind Technique'..."

However, Zhang Yu was constantly operating the "Remnant Ox Sheds Body and Mind Technique" and the "Boundless Mind Inner Dharma Body" as his two major mental techniques, so they obviously did not cause any abnormalities at this moment.

So Zhang Yu then began to try using other cultivation techniques.

When Zhang Yu activated the [Myriad Transformations Mysterious Art], his gaze suddenly sharpened.

At this moment, Zhang Yu suddenly felt a faint ripple appear before his eyes.

It was as if ripples were traveling from an immeasurably wide expanse of water, reaching Zhang Yu and being felt by him.

"Could that be... the Great Sage's will?"

"Is it because it's attracting me to the cultivation technique I'm using?"

But apart from sensing this intent, Zhang Yu couldn't do anything else. He thought to himself, "Even under the blockade, I can still sense this intent from the depths of the spirit realm?"

Zhanxian said, "It seems that the rumors were true. The foundation of the Spirit Realm is related to the Demon Saint, or rather, the Demon Saint who left behind his will may have become a part of the Spirit Realm. His perception has surpassed the special task force's blockade."

"But what does this intention mean? I can't decipher it," Zhang Yu said. "Is it the missing two effects of the chain diagram?"

So Zhang Yu suppressed his curiosity and, in the following days, besides learning martial arts and reading relevant materials on Dao Foundation, he would demonstrate his martial arts to Bu Yingshu.

Two days later, Zhang Yu mastered two more techniques from the Great Sage Researcher, pushing all eight techniques he found from the derivative techniques to level 40, and the Chain Technique Diagram also gained a new effect.

Superior - Great Sage Researcher (8/8): You are able to interpret the Great Sage's thoughts.
So Zhang Yu tried again. This time, as he activated the [Myriad Transformations Freedom Profound Technique], he not only sensed the call from the depths of the spirit world, but also vaguely established some kind of connection, gradually understanding its meaning.

"Quick...run! This place has been hacked!"

The next moment, upon sensing it... a powerful pressure that made Zhang Yu's heart tremble swept in from the depths of the spirit realm, as if it wanted to penetrate the spirit realm and descend directly into the material world.

Zhang Yu abruptly severed the connection between his eye and the spirit world, and his blood and magical power surged and accelerated unconsciously, just like an ordinary person sweating profusely.

Zhang Yu asked in alarm, "What...is that?"

Upon hearing Zhang Yu's explanation, Zhan Xian solemnly said, "This ability of the Great Sage researcher should not be used for the time being until sufficient safety is ensured."

"The so-called Great Sage's will may have been monitored by a power deep within the spirit realm, either by a great god of the Heavenly Court or by a certain sect."

Zhanxian thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps, the third effect of this Great Sage Researcher can help us avoid being targeted. Or, you could try using the Taiqing Realm to conceal your identity in the future."

Zhang Yu said, "The Taiqing Realm... if we need to use it, it will involve my sister. I'm not sure if I can tell her about the Great Sage."

"As for the chain method diagram of the Great Sage researcher, there are still two sets of techniques missing. The first eight sets were all found from the derived techniques, but we don't know where to find the last two sets."

In the following period, Zhang Yu dared not attempt the Great Sage Researcher again and focused all his attention back on his work.

At the same time, voices rang out from the depths of the spirit realm.

"The successor of the Great Sage has appeared."

"He's in the Myriad Laws Sect! He's in the Myriad Laws Sect!"

……

On this day, Zhang Yu was walking on the road when Zheng Meng suddenly stopped him.

Zheng Meng looked at Zhang Yu with curiosity and asked, "Team Leader Zhang, I've noticed you've been going to Bu Daojun's place every day these past few days. I wonder what you've been busy with?"

Zhang Yu said, "Bu Daojun asked me to demonstrate the martial arts I've been practicing these past few days to her."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Meng became even more curious: "I wonder how many derivative martial arts techniques Team Leader Zhang has mastered these past few days?"

Zhang Yu casually replied, "Ten doors, I guess."

Hearing this, Zheng Meng felt reassured, and thought to herself, "This kid... goes to see Bu Daojun every day, he's really sticking to him like glue."

She had thought that a celestial being like Bu Yingshu wouldn't like subordinates to be too clingy, but she didn't expect that Zhang Yu would go for several days in a row and still not be driven away.

So today, Zheng Meng simply went with Zhang Yu, hoping to leave a good impression on Bu Yingshu.

“Zhang Yu has only mastered a mere 10 martial arts skills, while I have mastered more than 20. Showing them off with him this time will only make me stand out.”

Zheng Meng smiled slightly at Zhang Yu and said, "Ten doors? That's about the same as mine. Why don't I go with Team Leader Zhang to show Bu Daojun our results?"

So the two of them came to Bu Yingshu together and explained their purpose directly.

Upon hearing Zheng Meng's statement, Bu Yingshu frowned slightly and asked, "What do you have to show us?"

To describe Bu Yingshu's feelings at this moment, it was basically the same as when a top student heard a junior college student run out and say that eating shit was also exceptional, leaving her completely bewildered.

Bu Yingshu thought to himself, "Could it be that this guy also has remarkable talent, or that I misjudged him?"

After learning about Zhang Yu's achievements, Zheng Meng was now full of confidence. He said, "Daoist Master, I have been diligently practicing for the past ten days and I feel that I am no less than Team Leader Zhang. I hope that you can give me some guidance."

After saying that, she began to demonstrate the derivative techniques she had cultivated.

When Bu Yingshu first heard Zheng Meng's words, he took a few serious glances, but soon discovered that the techniques she was using were only level 10.

His level of proficiency and depth of understanding were worlds apart from Zhang Yu's, let alone what inspiration he could offer Bu Yingshu.

"It's a complete waste of my time. My ride is much better."

So Bu Yingshu coldly snorted "Get lost".

The next moment, Zheng Meng screamed and was sent flying out of the laboratory by a teleportation device.

Covered in blood, she stared at the laboratory door, her face full of confusion: "How could this be? I'm clearly better than Zhang Yu, so why is Bu Daojun reacting like this?"

Just as she was filled with confusion, she felt a tremendous force strike from afar, pulling her back into the laboratory.

"Hmph, it's perfect that you're injured. I'll use the immortal techniques I've refined over the past few days to test them on you."

In the next instant, Zheng Meng felt her blood and qi burst out like flames, and the injuries she had just suppressed exploded with a bang, causing her skin and flesh to roll over, making her look like a living corpse.

Seeing this, Bu Yingshu frowned slightly, thinking to herself, "Is it not allowed?"

Watching this scene, Zhang Yu felt a chill run down his spine: "Is this... a test? Is she going to test the immortal techniques she extracted from the 'Blood Tide Essence Holy View' on us?"

At this moment, Zhang Yu understood the significance of the previous test even more.

"The sturdier the experimental subject, the more resilient it is, the better it can withstand her repeated tests, and it can also save on medical expenses, right?"

At the same time, Bu Yingshu pointed out that he had already transferred some money to Zheng Meng and casually said, "Go get treated yourself."

"And since you want to come over, that's perfect... From now on, come over every day and start testing my new technology."

"Yes, sir!" Zheng Meng was overjoyed upon hearing this: "In that case, I can see Bu Daojun every day from now on!"

After Zheng Meng left, Bu Yingshu looked at Zhang Yu, whom she had summoned, and beckoned him, saying, "Which technique did you practice today? Demonstrate it for me."

After it was over, Bu Yingshu had a thoughtful look on his face and said, unusually, "Not bad."

Zhang Yu laughed and said, "If it weren't for the opportunity you gave me, senior, I wouldn't be qualified to learn so many martial arts skills in one go."

Just then, Zhang Yu's gaze sharpened slightly, as if he saw something flash across Bu Yingshu's body.

"Could that be... a seed of the Dao?"

He strained his eyes and carefully scanned Bu Yingshu's chest, as if trying to see clearly what the fleeting Dao Seed was.

But considering the identity of the immortals before him, he immediately suppressed the impulse in his heart and turned his gaze elsewhere.

However, the thought that Bu Yingshu also possessed a Dao Seed made Zhang Yu feel curious and slightly excited.

"What kind of Dao Seed does this immortal possess? It must be incredibly powerful. If only I could obtain her Dao Seed..."

Just then, Bu Yingshu suddenly asked, "What were you looking at just now?"

Zhang Yu was slightly taken aback, then forced a smile and said, "I didn't see anything."

With a thought, Bu Yingshu's mind immediately brought the surveillance footage to life, playing Zhang Yu's actions from every angle, clearly showing every glance and change in his body.

Bu Yingshu said, "What were you staring at so intently at my chest just now?"

Why do I feel like you... care a lot?

Upon hearing these words, Zhang Yu's heart sank. Various terrible endings and scenarios flashed through his mind. He felt that if he answered even slightly in a way that did not suit the other party's wishes, he would be crushed to death, or even sent back to the first level of Kunxu.

"How should I answer? What's the best way to answer?"

Just as Zhang Yu was struggling with this internal conflict, Zhan Xian said, "So you just say that..."

Upon hearing Zhan Xian's words, Zhang Yu exclaimed in surprise, "Are you sure you can answer like that?"

Zhan Xian said, "You can't exactly say you're looking at the Dao Seed, can you? Believe me, given Bu Ying Shu's age, that statement is probably correct."

After struggling internally for a few seconds, Zhang Yu looked at Bu Yingshu and said, "Lord Bu, I want to cultivate with you!"

Upon hearing Zhang Yu's words, Bu Yingshu smiled faintly and said, "Just as I expected, it is indeed this matter."

Bu Yingshu was not surprised at all by Zhang Yu's answer.

After all, with the vigorous promotion of dual cultivation techniques, within the Wanfa Sect today, a subordinate who doesn't want to cultivate with their leader is considered a bad subordinate. Wanting to cultivate with one's leader, or with a powerful figure… that demonstrates ambition.

But Bu Yingshu's answer was "No".

After all, cultivating upwards aligns with her philosophy, as for Zhang Yu...

"Are you worthy?"

Bu Yingshu said proudly, "I know that someone like me is like the bright moon in the sky to you, a cultivation partner you've always dreamed of."

"But I have to tell you a cruel truth: no matter how hard you try for nine lifetimes, you will never be able to cultivate alongside the immortals."

"As for me... even within the Immortal Clan, there is no one who can cultivate with me."

Looking at Bu Yingshu in front of him, Zhang Yu suddenly felt a sense of loneliness from the other person's words.

Zhang Yu couldn't help but think to himself, "What does she mean? Could it be that this Bu Yingshu... is actually a cook? That can't be right."

Fu Ji laughed and said, "The Wanfa Sect has promoted dual cultivation techniques so much, how could she, as a member of the Immortal Clan, still have her primordial yin intact? Don't make your sister Bu laugh."

Zhang Yu also felt that his conjecture was too far-fetched, so he shook his head and banished it from his mind.

Over the next few days, as Zhang Yu demonstrated the techniques to Bu Yingshu every day, and the two continued to spend time together, he gradually came to understand what the Dao Seed within the other person was.

"The Immortal Clan of Myriad Laws".

(End of this chapter)