Zongwu: Aspiring to be the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 332 The Progenitor's Sword, Paid Knowledge

This confrontation brought Yin Zhong to his senses completely.

In order to remain in the Imperial Sword Manor, he was willing to call his sons, grandsons, brothers, and even fathers and uncles.

This shows that he is the kind of person who would willingly lower his status for the sake of profit.

That kick earlier could be described as an emotional outburst triggered by Huang Liangdan's enticement.

However, it can also be seen as an act done to increase one's own value.

After all, the immortal body of a god or demon, which requires the Yellow Millet Pill to recover, is a true Grandmaster at the third level of combat power.

Moreover, it can last for a whole hour.

With that kind of strength, defeating an ordinary grandmaster would be a piece of cake.

Unexpectedly, they encountered someone even more ruthless.

Jian Yue is truly a genius; his strength surpasses even his cultivation level.

Unfortunately, he only recovered his physical body, not his soul, which prevented him from using any powerful ranged attacks.

Even with his powerful physique, he was confident that he could injure Jian Yue with his powerful punches as long as Jian Yue got within 300 meters of him... no, 500 meters.

However, Jian Yue was located a thousand meters away, launching a frenzied ranged attack with his sword energy, employing a strategy of using a long reach to attack a short reach.

It left him in a very awkward and embarrassing situation.

He came to his senses at that moment and realized something was wrong.

Showing off your strength, failing to negotiate a lower price, and instead getting beaten up by the other party, who might even try to lower the price further.

Having previously managed the business of Yujian Manor, he naturally understood the ways of business.

If you can't make money, you should cut your losses in time.

Seeing that Jian Yue had stopped at Lan Ran's command, he quickly laughed and said, "Brother Jian's move, 'Ten Thousand Swords Return to One,' actually managed to injure me. If it hadn't been interrupted at this moment, I'm afraid I would have been seriously injured. His strength is truly extraordinary."

He added, "I have only recovered my physical strength; my soul has not improved, so I am no match for Brother Sword. How about we settle this sparring match with a draw?"

He first praised Jian Yue's strength, then turned around and said that he had only recovered part of his strength, so he didn't lose face.

Aizen smiled and said, "That's excellent. Kengetsu, what do you think?"

Jian Yue's expression darkened, and he said, "What do you mean by a draw? It's just that I haven't used my full strength yet. I have a sword strike that's enough to defeat you!"

Upon hearing this, Yin Zhong was displeased and said, "You've already used Ten Thousand Swords Return to One, what other moves do you have? Do you perhaps possess a sword technique even stronger than Ten Thousand Swords Return to One?"

Jian Yue said, "It's not swordsmanship, it's the sword!"

He held the crystal sword horizontally in front of him and said, "You haven't yet witnessed the power of this sword in my hand!"

Yin Zhong's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "What kind of sword is this?"

"The Sword of the Progenitor!"

Jian Yue said, "In the past, the Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor fought a great battle against Chi You. Chi You was the master of weapons and created eighteen kinds of weapons to defeat the enemy. The Yellow Emperor summoned all the immortals and gods to forge a divine weapon to defeat Chi You's eighteen weapons."

The immortals and gods each had their own ideas. One of them crafted a short weapon, straight and double-edged, and named it 'sword'. The Yellow Emperor was overjoyed upon seeing it and immediately used this weapon as a template to forge a divine weapon, which was the Xuanyuan Sword!

But the sword in my hand is the greatest sword in the world, forged by that immortal before the Xuanyuan Sword; it is the Sword of the Ancestor!

Yin Zhong's gaze sharpened.

He had also heard of such legends.

Unexpectedly, this sword ended up in the hands of the organization.

This sword is naturally not as powerful as the Xuanyuan Sword, but it was made by an ancient immortal, so it is extraordinary.

Holding the sword in his hand, Yin Zhong could vaguely sense its sharpness and a unique feeling that all the sword arts of the world converged within it, making him increasingly uneasy.

Seeing this, Aizen laughed and said, "It seems this kid is still not convinced. Mr. Yin, since there is still a long time before the one-hour deadline for the Yellow Millet Pill, why not give him some more pointers?"

Yin Zhong hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and waved his hand, saying, "With this sword in hand, I am afraid I am no match for him. In that case, this round... there is no need to fight anymore. I have lost."

He was now clear-headed and had figured out why the other party had done this.

It's nothing more than the art of managing subordinates.

A capable person has emerged under my command, but he is also resentful. If I don't subdue him, how can I command him in the future?

He had experienced this kind of thing before.

In the past, he was the one in power.

But now, he has become the one who needs to be subdued.

Unfortunately, he lacked the strength to fight back, so he had no choice but to submit.

Regardless of what they felt inside, they verbally agreed.

Aizen said, "Since Mr. Yin admits defeat, then Kengetsu, you should show some mercy."

A look of regret appeared in Jian Yue's eyes as he said, "What a pity..."

The atmosphere quickly returned to a friendly, harmonious state.

The four then returned to Loulan, where Aizen gave Yin Zhong the status of a researcher, temporarily putting him in charge of researching the structure of the Soldier Demon God technology, with treatment equivalent to that of an organizational cadre.

Yin Zhong naturally also received his own Heavenly Secret Token.

This wondrous object left him in awe.

Then he began to examine the various magical items that could be exchanged in the 'Treasure Trove'.

After comparing prices, he realized that Aizen hadn't lied to him after all.

The basic salary he received each month, equivalent to that of a cadre, would amount to an enormous sum if converted into gold and silver, enough for him to enjoy a life of luxury and wealth.

But if he wanted to exchange for those divine skills, secret techniques, divine weapons, or even more wondrous items, his basic salary would probably be utterly useless.

Especially the Yellow Millet Pill, which could restore his physical strength, its price...

To put it simply, if he had awakened five hundred years ago and joined the organization directly, receiving a basic salary for five hundred years as a cadre, he still wouldn't have been able to exchange even a single Yellow Millet Pill.

Suddenly, a feeling of regret welled up in his heart.

I regret eating that yellow millet pill so easily.

He also looked into the mission details.

However, high-level missions are very rare.

Moreover, the reward for the task is rather low compared to the price of the Yellow Millet Pill.

Even if he took a Yellow Millet Pill and completed a top-level mission with his powerful physical strength, the reward he would ultimately receive would be at most one-third of a Yellow Millet Pill.

It's a complete loss.

After completing the research, Yin Zhong suddenly realized that his identity as a researcher was actually the most suitable for him.

After all, his current strength is only that of an ordinary grandmaster.

Even completing the most challenging task once only yields one-third of a Yellow Millet Pill.

Those master-level missions would probably require dozens or even hundreds of attempts to obtain a single complete Yellow Millet Pill.

Researchers can not only receive direct rewards from the organization through their research, but also receive a share of the organization's profits after submitting any inventions or creations to the organization.

Even if invention and creation take time, there is another path suitable for Yin Zhong.

That is publishing academic papers and paying for knowledge.

There is a dedicated knowledge forum on the website. After an article is published, its value is evaluated by the organization. Anyone who wants to view the article must pay a fee.

And the author also receives a share of the profits from this expense.

If all else fails, there are always people offering rewards on the forum; answering their questions and receiving the reward is another way to make money. This is good news for Yin Zhong.

Despite his severe injuries, his intelligence and memory remained unaffected, making him a true immortal god or demon.

But amidst his excitement, Yin Zhong could also sense the terror of this organization.

As Aizen said before, the rise and fall of a dynasty depends on its life.

The same applies to a power or a form of knowledge.

Throughout the land of Kyushu, countless brilliant traditions once existed, but they all disappeared into the dust of history because people cherished them and were unwilling to pass them on.

However, this organization encourages the dissemination of knowledge and the exchange of theories.

It may seem like there's a paid barrier, but that applies to ordinary organization members.

For the organization as a whole, all uploaded articles are free.

This means that all theories and knowledge will be mastered by the organization.

Yin Zhong couldn't help but think of Jian Yue.

In the previous battle, this person actually displayed many unique sword techniques from various places and sects across the land.

It contains all the secrets and even lost techniques of these forces.

Even if the Sword Sect had long been destroyed, it would never have been able to acquire so many secret techniques even in its heyday.

The only possibility is the organization.

Jian Yue must have learned so many unique skills from various forces across the Nine Provinces and Four Seas through the organization!
"Is Mr. Yin satisfied with this arrangement?"

"I'm satisfied. The treatment the organization provides is truly admirable. How could I not be satisfied?"

Yin Zhong calculated the effects of the Yellow Millet Pill and said, "However, I still have some matters to attend to in the Ancient Shu Kingdom. I wonder if you could send me there first, and I can return here after I have dealt with these matters?"

"Naturally."

Aizen smiled and nodded, then waved his hand, and a golden portal appeared before them.

“Zhou Ming, since Mr. Yin is someone you brought the organization to, and he’s also your uncle, then you should accompany him on this trip.”

"it is good."

The two then stepped out of the teleportation portal, and in a flash, they had arrived near the Imperial Sword Manor from the ancient Loulan Kingdom.

Looking at the majestic manor in the distance, Zhou Ming smiled and said, "Second Uncle, are you perhaps seeking revenge for their previous betrayal?"

Yin Zhong snorted coldly and said, "A bunch of ants, not worth mentioning. Come with me to the Water Moon Cave!"

Before Zhou Ming could respond, she picked him up and flew straight towards the Water Moon Cave.

In reality, it wasn't out of compassion, but rather because the effects of the Yellow Millet Elixir were running out.

If we don't hurry, we might not even make it to Shuiyue Cave. How can we possibly have the mind to deal with those people from Yujian Manor?

With Yin Zhong speeding at full speed, he arrived at Shuiyue Cave from Yujian Manor in just a few minutes.

It was still the same cliff, but the area in front of it had been cleared away, leaving only a lake reflecting the clouds in the sky.

Yin Zhong threw Zhou Ming aside, then clenched his fist and slammed it hard against the cliff.

The cliff instantly cracked open, turning into countless fragments of rock. The terrifying force spread downwards, creating a large gash in the earth.

The lake water cascaded down.

Behind the shattered cliff was an arc-shaped light shield.

It is the barrier of the Water Moon Cave.

Yin Zhong dared not waste any time, and his fists danced wildly, stirring up gusts of wind that all landed on the barrier.

At this moment, inside the Water Moon Cave, is the funeral of the former clan chief, Tong Zhen.

The three brothers knelt before the altar, with Tong Zhan in the middle and the other two on either side, representing Tong Zhan's status as the new patriarch of the Tong clan at this moment.

All three remained silent, their eyes filled with sorrow.

In addition to the grief over his father's death, there was also the sorrow of his brothers' impending separation.

Tong Bo is not a member of the Tong clan and can no longer stay in Shuiyue Cave.

Even if the Tong clan were willing, Tong Bo himself would not be happy.

Because he had already realized his identity, he naturally knew that he also bore the heavy responsibility of revitalizing the Long clan.

For this reason alone, he could not stay in Shuiyue Cave Heaven any longer. He had to leave this place, find another place, reproduce and thrive, and recreate the Long clan.

With such responsibilities on his shoulders, Tong Zhan had no reason to ask his elder brother to stay.

These past few days, Tong Bo has only been able to stay because of Tong Zhen's funeral.

After the funeral, Tong Bo will leave Shuiyue Cave.

Faced with this fact, the two brothers remained silent.

Only Tong Xin was too young to understand. He didn't know anything about his brother's impending departure, or even what his father's funeral meant at this moment.

He knelt before the altar, even appearing somewhat drowsy.

Suddenly, he perked up, sat bolt upright, and exclaimed joyfully, "Master! Master has come back for me!"

The two brothers were stunned when they heard this, and then suddenly realized who the master Tong Xin was talking about was, and their expressions changed drastically.

Tong Zhan reached out and grabbed Tong Xin, asking, "What did you say? Where is he?"

boom!
There was no need to wait for his answer; the earth-shattering roar and the trembling of the ground beneath their feet said it all.

Tong Bo said in a deep voice, "He's already here! He's attacking the barrier from outside!"

"Big brother, what should we do?" Tong Zhan habitually asked his older brother for advice.

Tong Bo's expression was extremely solemn.

The fact that the opponent was able to have such a huge impact on Shuiyue Cave Heaven proves that Yin Zhong, who is now outside the barrier, is no longer as powerful as before.

Could it be that his injuries have healed?

Not likely.

This ancient monster, who has lived for thousands of years and wandered the world for hundreds of years, has probably already searched for all kinds of healing methods in the world, but has never recovered from its injuries. Moreover, it has always wanted to enter the Water Moon Cave to find the Spirit Mirror.

How could the injuries have healed so quickly?
but……

Thinking back to the formation Yin Zhong had set up in front of Shuiyue Cave, it was truly terrifying.

However, Yin Zhong had only prepared for two or three days.

Perhaps these old monsters possess some secret techniques that can temporarily restore some of their strength?

boom! boom! boom!
Before Tong Bo could figure out the key to this, a series of booming sounds erupted from the barrier, echoing throughout the entire Water Moon Cave.

The earth trembled continuously, directly affecting various buildings on the ground.

Even at this moment, the clan chief's mansion where they were located was constantly shaking, and cracks were appearing one after another.

"Child Wars!"

Tong Bo said in a deep voice, "Now that you are the clan leader, go and handle this matter!"

"Big brother...yes!"

A flicker of panic crossed Tong Zhan's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure, nodded, and dashed out.

(End of this chapter)