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Chapter 350 Compromise
The moment the words fell, it was as if the air in the conference room had been sucked out, and every inch of space was filled with a suffocating weight.

Submit the training manual and register the unique skills.

Each of these eight words was like a giant hammer weighing over a thousand pounds, striking the heart of the Ten Elders.

"you--!"

A furious shout, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, suddenly exploded.

Lu Ci slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly. His veins bulged, and his single eye shot out a terrifyingly fierce light as he stared intently at Zhuge Qing, as if he wanted to devour him.

"Kid, do you even know what you're saying?!"

"Our sect's legacy is our root, the foundation of our existence! You are trying to uproot us and end our lives!"

The entire solid wood conference table trembled violently from Lü Ci's slap, the teacups on the table made a clattering sound, and the scalding hot tea spilled out, emitting distorted steam.

Although Lü Ci's words were crude, they expressed the sentiments of the vast majority of people present.

Wang Ai's already pale face went even more bloodless. Her lips trembled, as if she wanted to say something, but she couldn't utter a single word.

Master Jiekong lifted his lowered eyelids, and a hint of solemnity appeared on his usually calm face.

For sects of extraordinary individuals, the concept of inheritance is more important than life itself.

That is the crystallization of countless ancestors' blood and wisdom, the cornerstone that has kept a family or sect standing for thousands of years.

Handing it over is tantamount to handing over one's lifeline to someone else.

Despite Lü Ci's almost murderous gaze, Zhuge Qing's expression remained unchanged.

"Master Lü, please calm down."

"I am making this request not to sever your lineage."

"On the contrary, it is so that the legacy of all of us can be better continued in this new era."

He paused and continued:
"Let me start with a name: Behemoth."

"I'm sure everyone here has heard of this name to some extent."

A massive organization of supernatural beings that has rapidly risen overseas has the shadow of state power behind it.

Their research interests are completely different from ours.

Zhuge Qing's gaze slowly swept over the crowd.

"Our country is vast and rich in resources, with a wide variety of schools of thought on supernatural abilities. Both the types of techniques and the number of supernatural individuals far surpass those of other countries."

However, our research progress has been far surpassed by theirs.

Why? "

No one answered Zhuge Qing's question, because their circle of extraordinary people was small, and they only cared about their own little world.

"Because of seclusion. The predecessors established sects and preserved their unique skills. On the one hand, they were afraid that the core techniques would be leaked and used by villains; on the other hand, it was also because of an old saying, they were afraid that if they taught their disciples, they would starve to death."

Seeing this, Zhuge Qing answered the question himself.

"This would have been acceptable in the past. But now, times have changed."

"The destruction of the entire society is just the beginning."

In the future, we will face more than just the Quanxing as our enemy.

When organizations like Behemoth set their sights on us, can we still hold onto our tradition of fighting alone?

He changed the subject and his tone softened.

"Moreover, registering the cultivation techniques may not be a bad thing. Due to war and various historical reasons, how many of our brilliant and unique schools of martial arts have been lost or are incomplete?"

How many skills have been lost because they no longer align with the values ​​of modern young people?
For example, how many young people today are willing to spend their days with corpses, given the corpse-driving technique of the Liu family in western Hunan?

"Only if a backup is left at the Bureau of Foreign Affairs can these skills be passed down."

This is the real reason I want to make this happen.

"Like one of our employees in the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs, his 'beastmaster' methods, in ancient times, might only have been able to drive birds and beasts to do some acrobatic work in the streets and alleys for a living."

But now, he can even control bacteria and microorganisms to a certain extent at the microscopic level.

The lineages of each sect possess immense research potential; however, for a long time, we have been working in isolation, clinging to outdated methods.

This……

His words were well-reasoned, persuasive, enticing, and contained a grand vision for the future.

The tense atmosphere was quietly resolved by Zhuge Qing's few words.

The ten elders looked at each other, their anger and resistance gradually replaced by surprise and contemplation.

They were all shrewd and naturally understood the deeper meaning in Zhuge Qing's words.

They had indeed heard of Behemoth, but their understanding of it was far less in-depth than Zhuge Qing had described.

All eyes turned to Mu You, who remained silent in the corner.

As the owner of "Jianghu Xiaozhan," Mu You's intelligence network spans the world, making him the king of information in the world of supernatural beings.

Facing the gazes of the crowd, Mu You gave a bitter smile on his gaunt face and nodded:
“What Mr. Zhuge said is true. According to the intelligence I have obtained, the Behemoth organization has made breakthrough progress in genetic engineering and Qi research, and is already able to… to a certain extent, achieve the mass production of superhumans.”

Mass-produced superhumans!

These four words struck like a muffled thunderclap, causing a jolt to the hearts of Lü Ci and the others.

If this is true, then the other party has indeed gotten ahead of them.

No matter how strong an individual is, they will eventually run out of strength when faced with a well-organized and continuous army of superhumans.

This means that the matter has escalated from the gains and losses of a single sect to the national level...

"hateful……"

Lu Ci gritted his teeth, his face turning pale and then flushed.

With no other option, he turned his gaze to the head of the group, to the old Taoist priest who had kept his eyes closed the entire time, as if he were asleep.

Zhang Zhiwei.

Everyone else realized this instantly, and all eyes, like rivers flowing into the sea, converged on the old master.

Among this group of people, the only one who truly commands respect and commands the trust of everyone is this contemporary Celestial Master.

As if sensing everyone's gaze, Zhang Zhiwei's eyelids, which resembled withered tree bark, twitched slightly and finally slowly opened.

"What if it's a method like the Celestial Master's Ceremony, passed down through a single lineage, unable to be taught verbally or by example?"

"Or perhaps it's an innate, natural ability like the Lü family's Soul-Clearing Technique?"

The old celestial master's voice was calm and unhurried as he countered with a question.

“The Bureau of Extraordinary Skills, such as the Celestial Master's Transmission, which requires specific mediums and rituals to be passed down, will naturally not force the Bureau to do so.”

Zhuge Qing answered immediately, clearly having been prepared.

"The same applies to the family spirit lineage of shamanic practitioners."

We only hope to receive your assistance in conducting some basic research on the principles of these powers; ownership remains with you.

Upon hearing this, Guan Shihua, who had been sitting upright without moving, showed a slight relaxation in the taut lines of her weathered face.

The essence of their shamanic practice lies in the contract and connection with the "household spirits." If it's just to assist in research, then it's not unacceptable.

Lu Jin fell into deeper thought.

Unlike other aristocratic families, the Lu family did not possess any core secret techniques passed down through generations.

The Tongtian Lu he knew came from the entrustment of his friend Zheng Zibu; while the Reverse Life Triple Rebirth was the fundamental technique of his sect, the Sanyi Sect.

Whether handing over these two unique skills for official record-keeping is good or bad, both in terms of public and private interests, is difficult for him to judge for the time being.

Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts, a shrewd voice broke the silence.

"Are there any incentive policies if we choose to hand over the money?"

Feng Zhenghao pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, his eyes behind the lenses gleaming with the shrewdness of a businessman.

The Feng family only rose to prominence in the previous generation, their foundation was still shallow, and the only method they passed down was the art of binding spirits and commanding generals.

Compared to the burdens of those thousand-year-old family traditions, he was more concerned about the practical benefits this "deal" could bring.

This question piqued everyone's interest.

Zhuge Qing smiled, as if he had been waiting for him to ask this question.

"Of course."

"Based on the value of the cultivation manuals submitted by each of you, the Bureau of Extraordinary Abilities will conduct an evaluation and award corresponding 'contribution points.' These contribution points can be used to exchange for various resources controlled by the Bureau of Extraordinary Abilities, including but not limited to money, rare medicinal herbs, specially made magical artifacts, and... the right to browse other cultivation manuals."

"You mean, we can learn it too?"

Chen Jinkui of the Shuzi Sect could no longer sit still. He leaned forward, his eyes blazing with intense light.

"Including...including the miraculous 'Four-Disc Turn' technique you performed at the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony?!"

As a sorcerer, no one was more eager than him to explore the higher realms of Qimen divination.

The methods Zhuge Qing displayed on Longhu Mountain were a fatal temptation for him.

"Ah,"

Zhuge Qing chuckled lightly.
"My personal methods, like the Celestial Master's Transmission, are quite unique and most others cannot learn them."

However, if it's just the complete lineage of Wuhou Qimen, and one has enough contribution points, it wouldn't be unreasonable to share it with fellow practitioners.

Shocking!

If everything before had only shocked the Ten Elders, then Zhuge Qing's words were tantamount to detonating a nuclear bomb in their hearts!
The expressions of everyone present changed instantly.

The Divine Strategist's Art of War! That's the very foundation of the Zhuge family's existence, their supreme secret technique that allows them to stand at the pinnacle of sorcerers! And Zhuge Qing... he's actually willing to share even that?!
They thought Zhuge Qing was going to get something for nothing, but they didn't expect him to put his most precious possessions on the gambling table.

This boldness and vision sent a chill down everyone's spine.

If even the Zhuge family is willing to go to this extent, then it seems rather petty for them to cling to their own possessions.

Feng Zhenghao and Na Ruhu's eyes instantly gleamed with a sharp light; they saw an unprecedented opportunity.

Chen Jinkui's breathing became rapid, and his face was full of excitement.

Wang Ai's expression was extremely complicated as he quickly calculated the pros and cons of this move for the Wang family.

Master Jiekong then closed his eyes again, silently chanting Buddhist mantras, as if weighing whether the centuries-old tradition of the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts should be made public.

Zhuge Qing watched their reactions quietly; everything was as he had expected.

He has already demonstrated enough deterrence and offered enough enticing bait. Now, all that's needed is an opportunity, a leader to break the deadlock.

And this person, he had already chosen.

The meeting room fell silent again, with only the soft and heavy breathing of the group mingling together.

In the silence, Zhang Zhiwei's calm and even voice rang out again:

"Since this move is beneficial to the country and the future of the supernatural world, then my Celestial Master's Mansion is naturally willing to give up one or two cultivation techniques."

boom!
The old Celestial Master's words, spoken lightly, were like a thunderclap from the heavens, resounding loudly in the ears of every one of the Ten Elders!

Everyone looked at Zhang Zhiwei with disbelief.

They considered countless possibilities, but they never expected that the first to agree would be the Celestial Master's Mansion, which has the oldest tradition, the strictest rules, and the greatest strength!
"Hahaha……"

Feng Zhenghao pondered for a moment, then sighed.

These people sitting here represent not only themselves, but also the sects and families behind them, and all the forces in the entire world of supernatural beings.

They have their own stance, their own concerns...

This is especially true for schools of thought with a long history, so logically speaking, the old master had no reason to be the first to speak.

On the contrary, since even the Old Master has set an example, what reason do they have to refuse?

Therefore, the only explanation is that the outcome of this game was predetermined from the very beginning...

"My Feng family agrees."

Feng Zhenghao suppressed his smile and made a solemn statement.

Such skill is truly worthy of a descendant of the greatest sorcerer...

"I, Ruhu, also agree."

Seeing this, Ru Hu nodded. His methods were not mysterious; he had gotten to where he was today entirely due to his own talent.

If I could learn some of the Shaolin Seventy-Two Arts, I might be able to advance even further!
"Chen Jinkui of the medical school seconded this proposal."

Chen Jinkui followed up, saying that since things had come to this point, he really had no reason to refuse.

What's more, this opportunity was opened by the Old Celestial Master himself...

"Jianghu Xiaozhan has no objections."

"The Wang family..."

Wang Ai's expression changed several times before she finally nodded dejectedly.

"agree."

“Amitabha, Shaolin also agrees.”

Master Jiekong chanted a Buddhist prayer once, and finally could only nod.

When the government intervened, they were no longer allowed to refuse.

"The Guan family agrees."

Guan Shihua nodded. Since even Longhu Mountain had agreed, she naturally couldn't refuse.

……

Looking at the ten elders nodding in agreement, Zhao Fangxu, who had been standing to the side, felt a surge of emotion.

He had considered integrating the cultivation techniques of the supernatural world and establishing a unified research and management system.

However, it was precisely because there were so many different schools of supernatural beings in China, with such complex relationships that any action could have far-reaching consequences, that he was unable to take action for so long.

Unexpectedly, this young man, Zhuge Qing, started his scheme from the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony, first using swift and decisive means to destroy Quanxing and establish his authority in the entire world of supernatural beings.

Finally, at this meeting, through careful planning and a combination of kindness and pressure, he actually managed to accomplish the important task that he wanted to do but could not.

Zhao Fangxu glanced at Zhang Zhiwei, whose expression was calm, and understood.

The reason why the old master was the first to agree was by no means a spur-of-the-moment decision.

It's likely that these two people reached some kind of undisclosed deal on Mount Longhu.

Such strategy and skill truly befit a descendant of Zhuge Liang.

Zhao Fangxu looked at the young man sitting in the main seat with a calm expression.

He knew that from this day forward, the world of supernatural beings was truly about to change...

(End of this chapter)