Chapter 893: Everyone Wants Zhang Yu’s Support, The World the Immortal Emperors Want?

Hearing Zhang Yu’s question, Tai Yuebai’s gaze instantly narrowed. His eyes, which had been looking at the others around him, immediately focused on Zhang Yu.

At the same time, countless thoughts surged in his mind as he began to think at breakneck speed.

Interesting… Why would Zhang Yu ask me such a question? Logically speaking, even if he was curious about me observing my surroundings, he should have just asked me directly what I was looking at, right?

Language itself is intelligence. Does his phrase ‘something on other people’ mean that… he can see something too?

Thinking of this, Tai Yuebai’s gaze toward Zhang Yu became even more probing. Considering Senior Ying’s arrangements for him, even if Zhang Yu possesses some ultra-high-risk Dao Seed, has mastered a rather special Book, or has some other anomaly… I just haven’t been able to see it, but none of it would surprise me.

Of course, for now, I can’t rule out the possibility of a coincidence.

Tai Yuebai knew that with the intelligence he currently had on Zhang Yu, he still couldn’t make a sufficiently accurate judgment.

Then how should I answer next?

Tai Yuebai knew in his heart that although only the truth could be spoken in this conference room, the truth was not necessarily reliable most of the time.

He could entirely achieve his goal of misleading Zhang Yu through methods like adjusting the order of information, concealing certain parts, and amplifying specific details.

But in the chance that I am seen through, it will cause Zhang Yu’s trust in me to decline.

Tai Yuebai secretly thought to himself: Originally, my plan… required Zhang Yu’s cooperation. And the current Zhang Yu…

Looking at Zhang Yu in front of him, Tai Yuebai quickly analyzed the current situation: Making his entrance at the Spirit Transformation Realm has made Zhang Yu the weakest in strength among all the students present.

But it is precisely this weakness that makes him pose no threat in the eyes of all the students, instead making him a valuable candidate worth winning over and supporting.

Weakness has instead become his advantage here, raising his influence.

Thinking of this, Tai Yuebai had already made a decision in his heart: Whether in terms of Zhang Yu’s influence or his role in the plan, it is absolutely necessary for me to show some sincerity… and gain his trust.

Thoughts flashed through his mind at lightning speed, and Tai Yuebai made his decision: he would show Zhang Yu some sincerity.

He spoke up, saying, “Every cultivator chosen by the major factions to participate in this Law Establishment can be called a favored child of heaven. They possess peerless innate talent, excel in their respective fields, and can achieve what others cannot.”

With an open and candid expression, Tai Yuebai continued, “As for me… naturally, I am no exception. For example, I can see things that ordinary people cannot.”

Hearing these words, Zhang Yu’s heart jolted, and he couldn’t help but ask, “What things?”

“Consider it an innate talent,” Tai Yuebai said. “I can see the things that other people excel at.”

Tai Yuebai thought to himself, If he knows about Dao Seeds, then he will probably be able to guess the meaning behind my words.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu’s heart skipped another beat, and he couldn’t help but speculate, Could it be Dao Seeds? Could it be that, just like me… he can see Dao Seeds?

Originally, Zhang Yu had thought that the Dao Seed was something unique to his Feather Book.

However, ever since Zhang Pianpian had told him that Dao Seeds originated from the Dao Lineage of an Immortal Emperor, he realized that this thing inherently existed in this world itself.

Then obviously, besides himself, there must also be others who could observe the existence of Dao Seeds.

Should I continue asking him about the Dao Seed? Zhang Yu thought to himself. Once I ask, it will expose the fact that I also have information about the Dao Seeds.

While Zhang Yu was pondering, Tai Yuebai had already smiled and said, “Alright, I’ve told you important information about myself, so you should be able to trust me a little more now, right?”

Zhang Yu nodded and said, “So… when you said earlier that Lie Jinghong has the strongest innate talent, that was also something you observed?”

He thought of the three Dao Seeds manifesting on Lie Jinghong, and at this moment, he was basically certain of one thing.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, It is highly likely that Tai Yuebai… can also observe Dao Seeds.

Tai Yuebai nodded. “Are you interested in their innate talents? I can share information with you and tell you what they excel at.”

Meeting Zhang Yu’s surprised gaze, Tai Yuebai said, “Zhang Yu, you are the Inheritor chosen by Senior Ying, and I am also a successor chosen by Senior Ying. I believe you must be just like me, wanting to change the current Kunxu. This is exactly where we differ completely from all the other students present.”

He lamented, “If even we can’t trust each other and join hands, then changing Kunxu… I’m afraid it will only amount to empty talk in the end.”

As the exchange concluded, the communication partners were reassigned once again.

And this time, the person sitting across from Zhang Yu was none other than Bu Yingshu.

Bu Yingshu glared at Zhang Yu and said, “Did you have a good time chatting with Cang Juehuan and Tai Yuebai just now? It looked to me like you had endless things to say to them.”

Zhang Yu asked in surprise, “Dao Monarch Bu, have you been observing me?”

Bu Yingshu stiffened slightly at his words, then said resentfully, “If I didn’t keep an eye on things, how would I know my underling was having such passionate conversations with other people?”

“Zhang Yu! You must remember that you’re here to support me! Other people’s Law Edicts have nothing to do with you!”

Seeing Zhang Yu nod absently, Bu Yingshu hurriedly added, “Let me tell you, don’t be fooled by Cang Juehuan and Tai Yuebai’s pretty words. You shouldn’t touch either of their paths!”

Zhang Yu’s eyes flickered slightly as he asked, “Dao Monarch Bu, do you understand their directions?”

Bu Yingshu smiled proudly. Recalling what her father had once told her, she said, “Things like Law Establishment are of great consequence and affect the interests of all the major factions.”

“They select Heavenly Chosen to nurture and prepare for the third-generation law establishment, so how could they not plan ahead?”

Full of confidence, Bu Yingshu spoke with assurance, “In terms of specific technical details and the finer points of the Law Edicts, it might be impossible to finalize them in advance. However, the general direction of the Law Edicts has definitely been designed long ago.”

Zhang Yu’s eyes lit up. His previously somewhat impatient expression instantly transformed into a face full of admiration.

He flattered her, “Then with your vast mystic powers, Dao Monarch Bu, you must have known their design direction in advance?”

Seeing Zhang Yu’s admiring gaze, Bu Yingshu suddenly felt her mood improve significantly, as if a stolen toy had just been snatched back by her.

Bu Yingshu declared proudly, “Have you forgotten that the land beneath your feet belongs to the Myriad Laws Sect? Does that even need to be said? For every single one of these factions — as long as they belong to the Myriad Laws Sect, how could I not know what tricks they have up their sleeves?”

“Take the Artifact Spirit Faction for example…”

Recalling what her father had said, Bu Yingshu asked, “Is Cang Juehuan’s law establishment goal to fight for human rights for High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits?”

Zhang Yu nodded repeatedly, his face filled with shock as he said, “Dao Monarch Bu, you even know this? I am truly impressed!”

In Zhang Yu’s mind, Fu Ji encouraged him, “Zhang Yu, you don’t even need me to teach you anymore, you’re getting better and better at flattering Bu Yingshu. I am truly impressed.”

Seeing Zhang Yu’s shocked expression, Bu Yingshu felt increasingly smug.

Looking at Bu Yingshu’s smug face, Zhang Yu hurriedly followed up, “Cang Juehuan also told me about the potential rating…”

Immediately, Zhang Yu recounted the matter of the Law Edict potential rating, finally asking, “Is this true?”

Although he knew that one was forced to speak the truth in this conference room, Zhang Yu still couldn’t be certain that the truth Cang Juehuan spoke was necessarily reliable.

After all, there was always the possibility that… the other party’s intelligence was simply wrong.

Thus, he simply took advantage of the opportunity to verify it with the local Immortal Clan member in front of him.

Bu Yingshu nodded and said, “This is indeed the case. After the testing of the third-generation Law Edict is completed, a potential rating will be conducted, dividing the Law Edicts into a total of 108 grades.”

“The first grade is the most optimal. From the 1st to the 36th grade, there is the potential to achieve a Dao Lineage in the future. As for the 37th to the 108th grade, a Law Edict is already the upper limit, and a Dao Lineage… is a lifelong impossibility.”

Zhang Yu praised, “Dao Monarch Bu, you truly know so much.”

The corners of Bu Yingshu’s mouth couldn’t help but curl up as she said, “What’s this? We haven’t even scratched the surface. If it were a few years ago, I could freely enter and exit the Immortal Ascension Hall. When I was young, Grandpa even took me above the 30th layer of Kunxu.”

“My intelligence network is far beyond what ordinary people like you can compare to.”

“Let me tell you another thing. The rhetoric of the Artifact Spirit Faction represented by Cang Juehuan absolutely cannot be trusted!”

Zhang Yu’s eyes flickered, and he quickly asked, “Why?”

Bu Yingshu continued to recall her father’s words and commented, “The so-called law establishment is about balancing and distributing interests. Therefore, every law establishment has two versions!”

Hearing this, Zhang Yu asked curiously, “Two… versions?”

Bu Yingshu said, “Right! The so-called two versions are two ways of interpretation. Just like what Cang Juehuan said about granting human rights to High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits. His explanation to you was that doing this would allow High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits to take the blame, assume responsibility, and take out loans… is that right?”

Seeing Zhang Yu nod, Bu Yingshu smiled faintly and said, “This is the first version of the interpretation, which is essentially the packaging of a Law Edict. It’s the version used to propagandize to the public after seizing the moral high ground.”

Zhang Yu secretly thought in his heart, “Damn… letting High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits take the blame is considered the moral high ground?”

But he had to admit, that was just how morality worked in Kunxu.

Bu Yingshu continued, “But the second version of the interpretation is the Artifact Spirit Faction’s true goal. That is, after High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits gain human rights, they will step by step replace humans! They want High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits to completely replace humanity and become the mainstream sentient beings of society!”

Bu Yingshu looked at Zhang Yu confidently and said, “So do you understand now? What Cang Juehuan told you is indeed true, but it’s merely the version the Law Edict uses to publicize to the masses, persuade the public, and facilitate its spread.”

“As for the Law Edict’s true purpose — something like replacing humanity — they would absolutely never reveal that to the outside.”

“Replace humanity?” Zhang Yu asked doubtfully. “Is such a thing even possible? So many cultivators in the ten great sects are humans. If they discovered that the High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits had this goal, I’m afraid it would instantly trigger intense opposition, wouldn’t it?”

“Just like the monsterfolk in the past, they didn’t replace humans either, right?”

Back when they were researching the Sect-Guarding Technique together and came into contact with the Great Sage’s Intent, Zhang Yu and Bu Yingshu had exchanged a lot of information regarding the monsterfolk.

Bu Yingshu understood what Zhang Yu meant and said frankly, “Although both the monsterfolk and High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits are man-made, their impact on humanity is completely different.”

“Because whether humanity will be replaced isn’t something you can look at merely from a human perspective. You have to look at it from the perspective of the Immortals — from the perspective of the Immortal Emperors.”

“The reason why humans are still the mainstream of the world today is not because of humanity’s own will and strength. It is all simply because the Immortal Emperors permit it, just because the Immortal Emperors need humans to exist.”

Zhang Yu was slightly taken aback, but couldn’t help nodding in agreement with Bu Yingshu’s explanation.

Bu Yingshu continued, “And the difference between High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits and monsterfolk lies in the fact that although the initial cost of High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits is very high, with the continuous development of technology, the cost has been continuously and drastically compressed.”

“Eventually, there will come a day when the cost of mass-producing and cultivating High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits will be far less than that of humans and monsterfolk.”

“Under these circumstances, if High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits also possessed all the functions of humans and monsterfolk, and could labor, conduct Immortal Research, earn money, and consume for the Immortal Emperors… or even engage in Law Establishment, test Law Edicts, and uphold Dao Lineages…

“Then what do you think the Immortal Emperors’ choice would be?”

Zhang Yu took a deep breath, having already made an unhesitating judgment in his heart: “Given the nature of these Immortal Emperors… I’m afraid they really would use High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits to replace humans.

“It’s even possible that they might ultimately create a world where, apart from the ten Immortal Emperors, there are no other humans.”

Immortal Slayer agreed, “Whether it’s humans or Soul Cultivators, they are all just resources to the Immortal Emperors. Whichever resource is superior and more cost-effective, they will use that resource. This couldn’t be more normal for them.”

Zhang Yu, however, let out a bitter laugh in his heart. High-Intelligence Artifact Spirits… are they here to compete with humans and monsterfolk to be consumables?

Seeing the change in Zhang Yu’s expression, Bu Yingshu smiled proudly and continued, “And the Reformist Faction’s theory of distributing money — do you understand its true purpose?”

Zhang Yu’s gaze focused as he said, “Are you saying… giving money to lower cultivations to make the Myriad Laws Sect the number one market is also just a layer of packaging?”

Bu Yingshu said, “Exactly! Under the Aspiration for the Immortal Dao, once all those of lower cultivation get the money, they will inevitably spend it. This will indeed create a super large market and also get the many surplus products piled up in warehouses moving again.”

“But the strength of the lower cultivators will also inevitably advance by leaps and bounds, becoming a new force in every social stratum, which will in turn trigger an even more intense Dao Lineage Struggle!”

“The Reformist Faction just wants to control the power to distribute this money, hoping to absorb this new force and gain an advantage in the Dao Lineage Struggle.”

“But by doing this, the strength of the poor in every stratum will greatly increase, and the intensity of competition at all levels will rise sharply. Ultimately, it will inevitably trigger one bottom-up war after another!”

Having witnessed the University War, Zhang Yu knew that once a war was triggered… there was no telling how many people would die or lose everything they had.

After criticizing Cang Juehuan and Tai Yuebai, Bu Yingshu finally said, “Both of these factions are too troublesome. In contrast, our Primordial Chaos Dao Lineage is different…”

Just as Bu Yingshu wanted to properly explain her Law Establishment goals to Zhang Yu, today’s exchange time ran out, and everyone was forcibly sent out of the conference room.

The next exchange would have to wait until tomorrow.

“Damn it!” Bu Yingshu never expected that she would spend so much time criticizing other Dao Lineages, leaving herself with no time to promote her own goals.

Outside the conference room, she grabbed Zhang Yu and said, “You’re not allowed to leave! Keep listening to me!”

Just as Zhang Yu began to get fined, Tai Yuebai approached. He smiled and said, “Dao Monarch Bu, I have a few matters to attend to and need to borrow Zhang Yu for a moment. You two can talk next time.”

Saying so, he grabbed Zhang Yu and flashed away, breaking free from Bu Yingshu’s grasp.

Zhang Yu asked in confusion, “Dao Monarch Tai, what is the matter? By doing this, Dao Monarch Bu will be very angry.”

Tai Yuebai replied, “Time is of the essence, and this opportunity is rare. Zhang Yu… I need you to do me a favor next. Help me gain Kuang Zhiqian’s trust.”

Zhang Yu thought to himself, Kuang Zhiqian? The representative of the Gambling Dao Lineage, or rather, the Destiny Dao Lineage? Tai Yuebai, meanwhile, thought to himself, Kuang Zhiqian… I must seize this opportunity to obtain his Dao Seed. This is my first step in seizing that ultra-high-risk Dao Seed from Lie Jinghong. ¹

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