A Scroll of Infinite Glory

Chapter 103 Light Shines Across the Fields

With Yan Du's death, whether the onlookers were a few who were subtly weighing their options or, like Leopold, whose unease was immediately apparent, this major event in Nianjiangnan could finally come to an end.

Yan Du's men had been somewhat restless during the crucial moment when the flames were rising, but Yan Zhen kept a close eye on the surroundings, and with the people from the Shenzhou Brotherhood Society keeping them in check, these men couldn't cause any major trouble.

What made Guan Luoyang even more wary was that people like Situ Dianluo seemed to intend to stay here for a while longer.

Kong Qingyun composed himself and took the initiative to take charge of the matter. He had an official position in Singapore and Malaysia, while Situ Dianluo and his group all had extraordinary backgrounds. He proactively arranged accommodations for them to prevent them from wandering around and causing any unexpected accidents.

Guan Luoyang bid farewell to each of them, especially Sanada Senjun, who gazed at him for the longest time before leaving.

Old An led a group of men closer, their gazes fixed on Yan Du's corpse: "Should we send this skeleton back to our allies?"

"They can't save this skeleton."

Guan Luoyang replied in a low voice.

Before sending those people away, he clearly noticed that Situ Dianluo and Harald both showed some unusual interest in the skeleton.

In the eyes of some, the Hungry Ghost Path that Yan Du finally unleashed probably transcends its value in martial arts. Even burned to such an extent, some people would still be unwilling to let him go.

"After I rest for a while, I'll cremate this body into ashes, and then you can openly and legitimately choose a burial plot for him."

Guan Luoyang closed his eyes, feeling a little dizzy.

The energy that Yan Du had previously devoured was nothing compared to the fact that even with all the energy gone, his physical body remained incredibly strong.

The problem is that his mental energy seems to have been torn away as well, and the consumption is extremely severe. His head feels empty and swollen, which is extremely uncomfortable. He has been forcing himself to endure in front of those people until now, and it has gradually turned into a splitting headache.

The brain is both incredibly important and incredibly confidential to humans. To minimize any potential risks, Guan Luoyang stayed overnight in Nianjiangnan to recuperate and recover.

As night fell, news of Yandu's defeat spread like wildfire across the land, sparking heated discussions even among the Allied nations.

Because the previously promised battlefield filming was later abandoned, and the battle was to begin at midnight, many people were incredulous upon receiving the news and immediately suspected some internal conspiracy, sparking public opinion questioning the fairness of the battle.

However, the Social Council took the initiative to step forward and invited several important figures who were present at the time to testify. With these authorities from different countries, the dissenting voices were suppressed without even making a ripple.

Public attention began to focus on Yandu's estate. Since he had not left any will and had no children, the large sum of money centered around the dinosaur park quickly stirred up disputes within the Allied nations.

"Haral has been paying close attention to the dinosaur park these past few days."

Daytime at the end of September.

Yan Zhen, who came to visit Guan Luoyang, casually mentioned this matter.

"The Knut family also owns a dinosaur park in Europe, but it is controlled by Harald's cousin. If he can win the dinosaur park this time, I'm afraid his influence will slightly surpass that of his cousin."

Yan Zhen sipped his hot tea in the garden and said with a hint of curiosity, "Your Shenzhou Brotherhood doesn't seem to have any designs on that side, does it?"

"The Shenzhou Brotherhood Society has expanded too quickly, and it's inevitable that it's a bit bloated."

Guan Luoyang shook his head. "To put it more simply, the current sworn brotherhood is an alliance formed by merging various parties. It has not yet formed a complete system in its existing territory. If it wants to intervene outside of Singapore and Malaysia, it will inevitably be willing but unable."

Guan Luoyang was quite clear-headed on this point and did not excessively covet the assets left by Yan Du.

This can also be said to be a kind of self-control that martial artists must have.

Just like when Yan Du was alive, he never thought of putting all his energy into business. For him, assets were ultimately just an aid to accelerate his evolution and martial arts training; they were still external things.

That's why he didn't designate any heirs and didn't care at all what would happen to his assets if he were to fail.

In the past few days, Guan Luoyang has been reviewing the content of that Daoist debate, in addition to recuperating, which has greatly improved the technique, which is temporarily named "Reaching for the Azure Sky".

That cultivation method was originally pieced together from fragments, and although the main body could be practiced, it was lacking in far too many details. Being able to make up for it by borrowing the insights of all parties in that debate was truly an invaluable gain.

He has now thoroughly understood and clarified this technique.

The basic framework is formed by combining the Zhou Tian Dao Field brought by the Four Great Trainings and the gravity characteristics brought by the Azure Bird Fragment.

It can also be seen as a seedling, and the Mind-Intent Method is the root that provides nutrition to this seedling.

In the future, all the "momentum" that Guan Luoyang comprehends from other places and experiences can be seamlessly integrated into this seedling through the Mind-Intent Method, allowing it to grow and rise layer by layer.

The "Divine Phoenix Reborn in Flames" achieved in the battle of Yandu can be considered the first branch and leaf that this seedling has grown.

However, just as some fruit trees need pruning, Guan Luoyang, after a period of reflection and analysis, discovered that "momentum" might not be something that is better the more of it is.

He asked as soon as he thought of it, "Professor Yan Zhen, I remember that you once proposed a deduction in your notes that above the realm of borrowing power from all things, there is a level called 'taking the spirit from the void'."

"But if human experiences, natural landscapes, and technological creations can all become a kind of momentum, then the growth potential of the realm where everything leverages momentum is simply endless and without end. So where would a higher level come from?"

Yan Zhenshou's eyebrows twitched, and he said with a slightly surprised expression, "President Guan has actually considered this step. Truly, the younger generation is indeed formidable."

"That's right. I've led some theoretical research projects in China over the years and have also explored this issue."

He nodded and said, "The process of going from borrowing the power of all things to obtaining the divine from the void is like building a manned rocket that can fly into space."

"The 'momentum' refers to the components and raw materials. The raw materials cannot be too few, and the components cannot be too weak, otherwise they will not be strong enough to support the flight out of the Earth. But the rocket cannot be too heavy or too cumbersome, otherwise it will cause unnecessary power loss and it will never be able to take off."

"In the past two years, according to our estimation, each person has accumulated between seven and nine types of power, which is the most suitable time to break through to a higher level."

Yan Zhen suddenly laughed heartily at this point, full of nonchalance, "It is said to be at least seven types, but in reality, no one in the world has even come close to it. The practical work of this theory is probably not something our generation needs to worry about."

Guan Luoyang listened thoughtfully and smiled, "Although I am not a great genius in science and technology, I have heard that the development of science and technology is not gradual. Sometimes, there will be a sudden surge or a leap forward."

"The Mind-Intent Method is closely related to True Spirit Technology. Professor Yan, don't relax too much. You might have to step into the torrent of practice tomorrow. You'll be busy with paperwork and can't take a break."

As they chatted, they raised their glasses in a toast, using tea instead of wine. As they talked, they began to talk about their mutual friend, Professor Jiang Si.

Yan Zhen mentioned, "Actually, I went to see him a couple of days ago and we talked about many new things. He even asked me about some of the insights we gained from our discussions."

"If we're talking about his bold and innovative thinking and rigorous scholarship, he could be ranked among the top talents I've ever met. Unfortunately, he's also too unconventional. In recent years, he's said he's been researching the external transmission technology of true spiritual energy, but I find his experimental model increasingly incomprehensible, and I always feel that he might have gone astray again."

Guan Luoyang asked doubtfully, "The external transmission of True Spirit Electric Energy is mainly related to materials science, right? Researching this kind of thing is very expensive, but I remember his research didn't seem to have such a large expenditure."

Materials science and medical research are always the easiest to lose money on, especially those groundbreaking research projects that require millions of dollars to invest, which is like throwing money down the drain.

Yan Zhen, who had a deeper understanding of Jiang Si's research, explained: "He took a different approach, not following the path of materials science, but trying to develop a leap-type true spirit energy transmission."

"A concrete example is that you put a storage device there and then place an instrument in the middle, which can make the true spiritual energy in a person's body jump into the storage device out of thin air."

"Oh, this..."

Guan Luoyang raised his teacup and touched it to his lips, feeling a sense of awe and wonder. He felt that this research direction was quite different from the simple and practical research of materials science.

Yan Zhenyi reached out and glanced at the time on his watch, saying, "He said he's going to conduct another important experiment this afternoon, which is very likely to succeed. He asked me to come with him at 1 PM to witness it."

"It's past midnight now, time to go to the meeting, President Guan, please excuse me."

Guan Luoyang nodded and stood up: "Let me see you off."

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Yan Zhen did not come to Singapore and Malaysia alone. He was a frugal and hardworking person who valued opportunities very much and would never waste a single moment.

His main purpose in coming here was, of course, to participate in that debate, but he also took the opportunity to form an exchange group, which included scholars, businessmen, negotiation experts, and so on.

Taking advantage of the current trend of cracking down on gang forces in Singapore and Malaysia, we should put pressure on those in the social council from all sides and take the opportunity to finalize some agreements on trade and economic exchanges and policy direction.

His disciples and students served as security personnel to protect those people, while he himself only kept two of his youngest apprentices by his side to help with transportation and other miscellaneous tasks.

Rather than saying these two people were protecting him, it would be more accurate to say that he was taking them out to broaden their horizons.

As the car drove to the gate of the University of Malaya and Singapore and was waiting for the guard to open the gate, someone knocked on the car window.

Situ Dianlu changed into a navy blue shirt, white trousers, and a black belt, and stood outside with a pipe in his hand.

"Professor Yan, what a coincidence!"

Yan Zhen turned around, opened the door, and came down: "So it's General Situ. I didn't expect you to have such leisure to come and visit this university?"

"It's probably just because I have a special connection with Professor Yan."

Situ Dianluo laughed and said, "Didn't we meet twice when I visited President Guan before?"

Yan Zhen smiled and said, "I dare not have such a fate. I am just a leisurely person who is obsessed with ancient culture, while General Situ is destined to be a general. Wherever he goes, war will break out. My old body cannot bear it."

The electric roadblock at the school gate was opened, and Yan Zhen waved to the car. His apprentice then drove the car to the garage.

Yan Zhen and Situ Dianluo then traveled together.

Situ Dianlu took a drag of his cigarette and said leisurely, "The law of the jungle is the rule of the world. It's not that wherever I go, war will break out. It's just that the existence of the strong will inevitably squeeze out others."

"Professor Yan thinks highly of President Guan, but he's only been in Singapore and Malaysia for a few months. How many tough battles has he fought? How many people has he killed? And how many people has he incurred the hatred of?"

Yan Zhen smiled faintly and said, "Being arrogant to superiors without oppressing inferiors, and suppressing evil without bullying the good, is the chivalrous spirit of a gentleman."

"Oh dear, the underlying meaning of those words is really unfriendly to me."

Situ Dianlu deliberately shook his head exaggeratedly, "To be honest, the economic development of Singapore and Malaysia is indeed quite good. The allies squeezed it out, but it took advantage of the situation to rise. Some countries in the vicinity also have a certain proportion in the global economy. So your recent actions have made some bored people wary, and they have come after me again."

The two of them had walked onto a tree-lined path.

On the cement road, which is occasionally painted with yellow and white speed bumps, vehicles slowly pass by, and students ride bicycles or walk by in groups with books in their hands, chatting and laughing.

The large, bushy trees are planted in long rows along both sides of the road, and their large canopies provide a great place to escape the summer heat.

Yan Zhen said, "It sounds like General Situ is just making a show of coming to me because he's fed up with this, and he doesn't really care about this matter?"

"Why are you putting on airs, you old codger? Don't you know me? I'm just a roughneck."

Situ Dianlu said confidently, "The Americas have the world's best talent pool. They can take care of their own economic affairs. They insist on relying on me, but I can't be bothered. Please have some compassion and let me travel around with you, a nobody. As long as it's enough to save face, that's fine."

He sighed, "This is my vacation time, traveling is the real purpose."

Yan Zhen chuckled and shook her head, not taking his words seriously.

When they first met, they said countless things to each other that were even more offensive than this, but they never had a suitable opportunity to truly kill each other without losing face.

Yan Zhen truly understood Situ Dianluo's personality quite well.

This man is a typical arrogant and barbaric person.

He once said that the economy is the cloak of violence, and culture is a headless mayfly. He essentially advocates extreme violence, believing that as long as he can maintain the advantage of violent armed forces, the economy will naturally be bullied and the culture will naturally be drawn to him.

He was even somewhat dissatisfied with the current state of affairs in the Americas, believing that the manipulation of the economy and power had made those people forget the essence of bravery.

However, over the years, Situ Dianluo has also learned to disguise himself, and his appearance has become more and more harmless.

Thinking of this, Yan Zhen said, "If we're talking about tourism, besides a few historical sites in Singapore and Malaysia, the Singapore University is definitely worth a visit."

"When this school was built, I was there to witness the ceremony. It was based on feng shui principles, with the main buildings and main roads chosen according to the four seasons and directions..."

The two strolled leisurely along the tree-lined path, occasionally turning, passing through the woods, pavilions, arched bridges, and willows, winding their way around a square, snow-white high-rise building.

Situ Dianluo exhaled a puff of smoke and looked up: "Then this building is...?"

"That's the experimental zone. The first floor is for plants and animals, the second for chemistry, the third for mechanics, the fourth for materials, and the fifth for true spirit machinery."

Before Yan Zhen finished speaking, a strange buzzing sound suddenly came from inside the experimental building.

In an instant, it seemed as if a divine bird was singing in the building, and a deep blue light burst forth from the fifth floor of the experimental building.

The windows on that floor all developed cracks starting from the center, spreading out in concentric rings until they reached the window frames, becoming unstoppable.

Woohoo!!!

All the windows on the top floor of the experimental building were shattered, and a shimmering, illusory light, like a line of blue crystal, shot from the top floor into the sky.

It was one o'clock in the afternoon, and the sunlight was at its peak.

That sliver of blue light was originally inconspicuous, but it startled some people living in the southwest community of Xinma Port, as if they had sensed something.

In his own garden, Guan Luoyang slowly looked up, his gaze sweeping across the clear sky, and from the all-encompassing sunlight, he caught a sliver of faint, deep blue.

(End of this chapter)