Chapter 795: The Art of Fusion
After extracting all the Immortal Dao Technology from the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation, Bu Yingshu already had a rough idea of how to replicate the techniques and verify this Sect-Guarding-Tier Cultivation Art.
The layers of veils that had once shrouded this cultivation art had been lifted by her, one by one.
At this moment, countless thoughts surged through Bu Yingshu’s mind as countless insights into the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation arose.
She spoke slowly, “The reason the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation has always been so difficult to master and simulate is that it leverages the power of a cultivator’s Dao Foundation. It requires the complete activation of the Physical Expression Factors within the bloodline to alter the nature of the physical body, enabling myriad transformations. Only upon reaching the highest level of perfection can one achieve immortality and indestructibility.”
“Therefore, the more active a cultivator’s Physical Expression Factors are, the easier it is to cultivate this art.”
“As for the minimum requirement to even begin, in terms of Dao Foundation…”
Bu Yingshu’s mind raced, instantly arriving at an estimate: “At least an 18-Layer Dao Foundation is required.”
“It’s far too difficult for a single person to achieve an 18-Layer Dao Foundation.”
She thought to herself, “So, to verify this cultivation art, two people must fuse, combining the power of both their Dao Foundations to drive it…”
At this thought, Bu Yingshu couldn’t help but nod inwardly, realizing her initial idea had been correct all along. Splitting the cultivation art and having two people perform it together was the most logical and cost-effective method.
“But if not for my extraordinary talent and successive breakthroughs, I likely wouldn’t have been able to fully comprehend the mysteries of the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation and complete the deconstruction of its Immortal Dao Technology in such a short time.”
Reflecting on this, Bu Yingshu couldn’t help but admire her own exceptional talent and brilliance.
“Dao Monarch?”
The next moment, Zhang Yu’s call interrupted Bu Yingshu’s self-admiration.
Turning to her obedient little pet, Bu Yingshu said calmly, “Little Yu, I have completely deciphered all the mysteries of the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation.”
“Next, I will impart its key principles to you. You will simulate this cultivation art with me to verify its efficacy.”
Thus, in the following time, Bu Yingshu began instructing Zhang Yu.
Listening to Bu Yingshu’s guidance, Zhang Yu realized that she truly understood and had mastered the various Immortal Dao Technologies within the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation.
After all, Zhang Yu had already used the reward from the Myriad Laws Immortal Clan — “Select a Sect-Guarding-Tier Immortal Sect Technique to gain initial mastery” — to master the basics of the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation, then pushed it to Level 40 in one go.
Within the Special Task Force, it could be said that no one understood this Sect-Guarding-Tier cultivation art better than Zhang Yu.
If he wished, he could activate the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation at any moment, transforming himself into earth, metal, water, or wind. By consuming magic power, he could instantly reorganize his physical body, achieving ultra-fast regeneration.
However, facing Bu Yingshu’s instruction, Zhang Yu wasn’t foolish enough to reveal his true proficiency. He simply feigned ignorance, learning from her step by step at a pace that was neither too fast nor too slow.
As she taught Zhang Yu, Bu Yingshu gradually faced a choice.
She thought to herself, “To verify the entire cultivation art and reproduce its final effect, how should we fuse?”
Bu Yingshu knew that to simultaneously activate both their Dao Foundations and simulate the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation together, they needed to establish a connection between them.
Unlike their previous clashes of magic power and Gang Qi in the air, leveraging the power of their Dao Foundations together required a much closer bond.
But as a Heavenly Chosen noblewoman of the Myriad Laws Immortal Clan, Bu Yingshu understood that anyone who made physical contact with her would be continuously fined. The more intimate the contact, the more severe and exorbitant the fines would become.
Ultimately, it wouldn’t just lead to bankruptcy; it could even result in a debt that couldn’t be repaid even after nine lifetimes of reincarnation.
Having enjoyed such a rare period of satisfaction these past few days, Bu Yingshu wanted to continue enhancing her talent and achieving further breakthroughs. Naturally, she couldn’t let Zhang Yu go bankrupt, let alone force him into reincarnation.
“He’s my exclusive cultivation tool. How could I let him break so easily?”
So, Bu Yingshu knew she would have to pay the fines herself, just as she had paid to pat Zhang Yu’s head earlier.
“I must choose the most reasonable and cost-effective method to avoid excessive fines…”
In Bu Yingshu’s mind, various martial dao designs and cultivation art concepts surged, as she deduced one connection method after another.
“Transmitting Dao Foundation power through sweat, blood, or similar means… Definitely not. Those are heavy-fine zones.”
Bu Yingshu recalled a time in her childhood when a Lower Beast secretly collected a drop of her sweat that had fallen to the ground. The creature was immediately fined into oblivion, its body and soul annihilated.
“How about I just keep stepping on Little Yu?”
Bu Yingshu shook her head inwardly again. “Using my feet to channel energy would be inconvenient.”
“Then sit on him? That’s even more inconvenient.”
“So, hands are still the most convenient, right?”
Bu Yingshu thought to herself, “Then where on his body should I place my hand?”
“I need to find a spot that’s convenient for channeling energy but won’t be too expensive.”
From Zhang Yu’s perspective, he saw Bu Yingshu extend a hand and gesture all over his body.
As her palm drew closer, Zhang Yu’s eyelids twitched. Rows of fine warnings had already appeared before his eyes.
At first, the warnings were few, but as Bu Yingshu’s hand slowly descended, dense alerts popped up frantically, like blood-red characters that were shocking to behold. Zhang Yu’s heart pounded in terror, feeling that even the slightest touch would bankrupt him and plunge him into massive debt.
Zhang Yu instinctively started to retreat, but Bu Yingshu’s voice pinned him to the spot.
“Don’t move!”
“Relax, I won’t touch you.”
“I’m just looking up close, without touching, to see which spot is best for channeling energy…”
After some probing, Bu Yingshu said to Zhang Yu, “Extend your hand.”
Zhang Yu cautiously extended his hand. The next moment, he felt a soft, smooth sensation as his hand was firmly gripped by Bu Yingshu’s small hand.
“Please cease physical contact with Grade A Immortal Clan member Bu Yingshu immediately!”
-3000 Immortal Coins
-3000 Immortal Coins
“Please cease physical contact with Grade A Immortal Clan member Bu Yingshu immediately! The fine will double in 10 seconds!”
Staring at the fine notifications appearing before his eyes, Zhang Yu jumped in shock. He thought inwardly, “This expensive?! A head pat was only 1000, right? Holding hands starts at triple the price?”
Watching his account balance plummet, Zhang Yu instinctively struggled, but Bu Yingshu’s hand was like the Five Fingers Mountain, locking him firmly in place.
Zhang Yu said, “Dao Monarch, didn’t you promise you wouldn’t touch me?”
“Don’t worry,” Bu Yingshu replied with a calm expression. “I’ll pay for it. Just be a good boy~~”
What else could Zhang Yu say? He could only let her hold his hand, feeling as if his entire fortune and life were now gently held in her grasp.
This feeling of helplessness solidified his resolve. “I must keep climbing higher, earn more money… Otherwise, forget changing the world — a gentle squeeze from Bu Yingshu could refine me into nothing.”
Meanwhile, though Bu Yingshu appeared calm and composed, a strange feeling stirred within her. “So this is the hand of a Lower Realm Native? It feels like the first time I’ve ever touched a hand this poor.”
She then began to circulate her magic power, channeling it from her palm into Zhang Yu’s body.
As the supremely pure magic power surged into him, Zhang Yu’s vital energy and muscles trembled, as if bathed in sweet rain. He greedily absorbed this precious, noble energy.
At the same time, Bu Yingshu said, “You try channeling your magic power to me.”
Feeling Zhang Yu’s magic power flow into her, Bu Yingshu frowned slightly, as if something unclean had entered her body.
She thought inwardly, “So thin, so low-quality… Is this the magic power of a Lower Realm Native?”
Despite her disgust at Zhang Yu’s magic power, Bu Yingshu gritted her teeth and chose to endure.
“I’ve cultivated for so many years, suffered so much, endured so many trials… I finally awakened my talent and made a breakthrough. How can I possibly fall here?”
“Even if it’s the magic power of a Lower Realm Native… I’ll take it!”
The next moment, Bu Yingshu actively circulated her energy, drawing Zhang Yu’s magic power into every part of her body to complete a full cycle.
After this experiment, she immediately withdrew her hand and circulated her own power to expel all of Zhang Yu’s lingering magic power from her system.
On the other side, Zhang Yu watched Bu Yingshu retreat. He felt the grip that had bound his hand release and saw the fine finally stop accumulating. He let out a sigh of relief.
Then, with a flick of her fingertips, Bu Yingshu transferred a sum of Immortal Coins, instantly covering the fine Zhang Yu had just incurred.
Zhang Yu exhaled softly and said, “Thank you, Dao Monarch.”
Bu Yingshu waved her hand dismissively. “As expected, using our hands as an interface to transfer magic power through our palms is the most convenient and cost-effective method.”
“For our joint efforts moving forward, we’ll stick with this method for now.”
“The Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation can convert magic power into vital energy and use magic power to draw upon the strength of the Dao Foundation. Once I’ve designed the process, I’ll teach you how to mobilize the Dao Foundation’s power. You’ll then channel it into my body to help me simulate the cultivation art’s effects…”
Having confirmed the technical feasibility, Bu Yingshu cast Zhang Yu aside and once again immersed herself in designing the specific experiment.
A short while later, notices were sent out to the entire Special Task Force, demanding that everyone submit all recent documents, experimental data, and work logs.
Zhang Yu thought to himself, “Is this another inspection because of the Great Sage’s Heir incident?”
At that moment, the Kunxu Eleventh Layer was in a state of high alert. Many important locations and critical facilities were under lockdown.
Searches were being conducted relentlessly. It wasn’t just Zhang Yu’s Special Task Force; every suspicious area on the entire Eleventh Layer was now under strict investigation by the Righteous Gods and the major sects.
Ironically, because the Special Task Force had recently undergone a surprise raid, it wasn’t a primary target this time, and the inspection was relatively lenient.
However, Bu Yingshu knew in her heart that the timing of her final Immortal Dao Technology refinement coincided too perfectly with the eruption of the Great Sage’s Intent. If the Righteous Gods took notice, it would spell trouble.
Fortunately, she had been cautious beforehand, deliberately staggering the timestamps in various records to reduce the likelihood of suspicion falling on her.
Beyond the inspections, just as Bu Yingshu had predicted, higher realm powers began to focus their attention on the Desolate Ox Great Sage and the review of the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation.
During this period, many members of the Special Task Force, especially several of its leaders, were contacted by numerous external parties through secure channels.
What Zhang Yu hadn’t expected was that Gu Qingya would also reach out to him.
Gu Qingya, a fellow Sect Cultivator from the Lower Realm, had become the Minister of the Review Department with Zhang Yu’s previous assistance and had always offered him guidance.
But now, as Gu Qingya looked at Zhang Yu, a hint of helplessness crossed his face. “How did you end up assisting Dao Monarch Bu?”
Zhang Yu replied, “Lu Hengzhang assigned me there.”
Gu Qingya sighed. “He’s deliberately pushing you into a pit of fire.”
Seeing Zhang Yu’s calm demeanor, Gu Qingya warned, “Do you understand the current situation? You’re already on the brink of disaster.”
“Originally, the Edict Pavilion only intended to reject the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation. But now, someone higher up has taken an interest in the Immortal Dao Technology within it, though they have no intention of disseminating it…”
Zhang Yu knew that Gu Qingya’s words represented the will of the Law Adjudication Dao Lineage behind him, the mainstream opinion of the Edict Pavilion.
As Gu Qingya continued, Immortal Slayer summarized internally: “The Law Adjudication Dao Lineage has always advocated for absolute control and arbitrary restriction of cultivation arts.”
“Even now that the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation has drawn attention, they don’t want it to spread. Instead, they plan to keep it under prolonged review, controlling its research within a small circle without granting any copyright.”
“In other words… they want to keep the Blood Tide Essence Qi Sacred Contemplation in the hands of a select few within the Law Adjudication Dao Lineage.”
Gu Qingya continued, “So, do you understand now? Your situation is extremely dangerous. Continuing to follow Bu Yingshu means making an enemy of the entire Edict Pavilion.”
“Even if Bu Yingshu can protect you for a while, what happens after she leaves?”
“These Immortal Clan members have never treated us as human. Using us and then tossing us aside like trash is their standard practice.”
Gu Qingya warned, “You’d better act quickly and sever all ties with Bu Yingshu immediately. This is the Edict Pavilion, after all. The most she can do is give you a hard time. With the Pavilion Master and Vice Pavilion Masters here, she can’t possibly kill you.”
“But if you continue to follow her, after she’s gone, you’ll be tormented for the rest of your life.”
Hearing Gu Qingya’s warning, a helpless smile flickered across Zhang Yu’s face, but he didn’t reply.
Seeing Zhang Yu’s stubborn expression, Gu Qingya couldn’t help but exclaim, “Did she make you some kind of promise? Did she say she’d take you with her? Or transfer you to her department? You believe everything she says?”
“Let me tell you, you can’t trust the words of the Immortal Clan. Countless people have tried to cling to their coattails, but how many have actually succeeded?”
Zhang Yu said, “Minister, thank you for your warning, but I no longer have a way out.”
Seeing that Zhang Yu remained obstinate despite his persuasion, Gu Qingya shook his head. “Sigh… In that case, you’re on your own.”
The next moment, Gu Qingya’s Dharma Realm Projection vanished without a trace.