Chapter 909 I Want to Freeze All Law Edicts!
Right before Zhang Yu encountered Tai Yuebai, shortly after he finished uploading his Law Edict, and just as he completed his internal analysis of the situation, the projection of the Chief Judge, Su Xianchen, had descended in front of him.
Looking at Zhang Yu, who was only in his thirties, Su Xianchen couldn’t help but sigh slightly at the other party’s youth.
Who would have thought that such a brat would actually have the guts to sweep clear the Law Edicts?
No, perhaps it is exactly this kind of young person, ignorant of the depths and lacking an understanding of Kunxu, who would possess such courage.
At this moment, Su Xianchen felt that he increasingly understood the higher-ups’ intentions of bringing in cultivators from below. Perhaps only by continuously introducing these ignorant young cultivators from the Lower Realm could they bring more changes to Kunxu.
The thoughts in Su Xianchen’s mind flashed by in an instant. He then opened his mouth and said, “Zhang Yu, I am a judge for this Law Establishment. I came here this time to tell you two things.”
“First, your Law Edict has been approved.”
Seeing Zhang Yu’s expression waver slightly before quickly returning to calm, Su Xianchen nodded slightly and continued, “Second, given the special nature of your Law Edict, the higher-ups have specifically set up a test for you.”
Zhang Yu’s gaze flickered. “A test designed solely for me?”
“That’s right. After all, your Law Edict is already different from the Law Edicts of the other trainees. Using their testing content might not accurately assess the potential of your Law Edict.”
“But don’t get carried away. Giving you an extra test means you can earn bonus points if you perform well, but conversely, if you perform poorly, you will have even more points deducted.”
Zhang Yu’s expression turned solemn, and he nodded repeatedly to show he understood.
Su Xianchen continued, “The test is very simple. At the end of the second phase of Law Establishment, you must do everything in your power to freeze the Law Edicts of all the trainees present.”
Zhang Yu knew that after the content of the Law Edict was uploaded and approved, the formal Law Establishment process would then begin.
This process was divided into two phases.
In the first phase, the trainees would individually establish their Law Edicts in closed testing environments to test the various performances of their Law Edicts under closed conditions.
In the second phase, all the trainees’ testing environments would be connected to observe the mutual influence and actual performance of the Law Edicts.
During these two processes, a final assessment of their potential grade would be conducted based on each trainee’s Law Edict’s spread speed, Thought Tide amplification ability, Thought Tide influence, and Law Edict resistance…
At this moment, hearing the test Su Xianchen mentioned, Zhang Yu instantly understood the higher-ups’ intentions.
“Other people’s Law Edicts can be observed for their specific performance in the simulated test environment of the Material Humans.”
“As for the expiration date of Law Edicts, they can’t possibly wait 50 years to test it.”
“So they might as well… let me freeze everyone else’s Law Edicts at the very end?”
Zhang Yu looked at Su Xianchen and asked, “In this test, the more people’s Law Edicts I freeze, the better my performance will be?”
Su Xianchen nodded and said, “Naturally.”
Looking at Zhang Yu’s young body, Su Xianchen thought to himself, “His current potential rating of 18 indicates that his accumulation in Immortal Dao Technology is still somewhat lacking.
“Especially since it hasn’t even been a month since he broke through to Void Refinement, his Immortalization Degree is probably around 1%.
“Under these circumstances, even if he is hiding his strength, I’m afraid he will only be able to freeze one or two Law Edicts in the end.”
In Su Xianchen’s view, Zhang Yu was very likely what they called a King’s Vanguard.
“Although his courage and boldness are rare, and the content of the Law Edict he constructed fits the direction of the era, his strength is ultimately insufficient. No matter how good the Law Edict is, it can’t be supported.”
Although he had analyzed a lot in his heart, Su Xianchen didn’t show anything on the surface, only adding, “In order to complete the test, when you officially undergo law establishment next, the content of your Law Edict needs to be modified slightly. The original validity period will be changed from 50 years to 1 month.”
Zhang Yu’s gaze flickered slightly as he remembered what the other party had just said… wanting him to freeze everyone’s Law Edicts at the very end.
Zhang Yu said, “So, the upcoming first and second stages of the law establishment assessment will last for a total of 1 month?”
Su Xianchen nodded and said, “In a month, the assessment will end, and the higher-ups will evaluate your final Law Edict potential level based on your overall performance.”
“Depending on your assessment level, there will naturally be different arrangements and support for you.”
“At that time, we will also arrange for you to re-establish your Law Edict, adjusting the validity period from 1 month back to 50 years.”
Zhang Yu knew that once a Law Edict was restarted, it would have to grow all over again.
The Myriad Laws Sect couldn’t possibly let him continue to maintain a Law Edict with a 1-month validity period after the test ended either.
Although it was a bit of a hassle, to Zhang Yu, spending a mere month to gain another chance to perform and exchange it for a higher assessment level was completely worth it.
Watching Su Xianchen’s disappearing figure, Zhang Yu thought to himself, Next, I’m afraid I will be making enemies out of all the trainees.
Not just because of this test, but also because of my Law Edict itself.
The upcoming Law Establishment process flashed through his mind, and he thought to himself, After all, the first stage is merely a single-person testing environment, so I just need to focus on developing.
But the key is the second stage, where all the trainees’ Law Edicts are connected within a single environment, and the Law Edicts will influence each other.
And when that time comes…
The content and technical route of his Law Edict flashed through Zhang Yu’s mind.
The mutation of the Myriad Daos Law Establishment Heavenly Book (Sect-Guarding Edition) had changed its influence on the Thought Tide, warping it from “the more they comply, the more they endorse” into “the more they comply, the more they oppose.”
And before the one-month period of the testing environment expired, as long as the Law Edicts established by everyone were still valid, they would be uplifted by Zhang Yu.
“I can cause their Law Edicts to become more opposed the more they are complied with.”
“And the more the Thought Tide opposes their Law Edicts, the more it will naturally support my Law Edict to freeze and seal them…”
Zhang Yu sighed inwardly. Combined with the technology and abilities he grasped, his Expiration Date Law Edict was inherently the enemy of all Law Edicts. Under the guise of uplifting them, it fed on the sentient beings’ compliance and opposition of the Law Edicts to continuously acquire growth.
Zhang Yu sighed inwardly, “As long as the trainees realize this, they will definitely treat me as an enemy, trying to fight me within the realm of Law Edicts to break free from the influence of my Law Edict.”
At this moment, Fu Ji had also figured out Zhang Yu’s situation, learning about his various abilities and the information regarding the Law Edict.
Although she strongly opposed Zhang Yu taking such a huge risk, the deed was already done, and Fu Ji could only hope that Zhang Yu would successfully survive this crisis and then reach the next level.
Fu Ji analyzed, “So absolutely no one can know about this in advance, and we have to treat everyone as an imaginary enemy from the very beginning.”
“Zhang Yu, that ‘the more they comply, the more they oppose’ effect of yours, and freezing Law Edicts, they both require conditions, right?”
Zhang Yu said, “That is natural.”
Although the Myriad Daos Law Establishment Heavenly Book (Sect-Guarding Edition) had mutated, changing its influence on the Thought Tide from bringing ideological agreement through complying with the Law Edict to bringing ideological disgust, at the end of the day, it was still just a Sect-Guarding Technique, not some absolute heavenly principle that would definitely be realized.
Zhang Yu understood that there were naturally conditions required to exert influence on other Law Edicts.
“To activate the effect of ‘the more complied with, the more opposed’, the first point… is that this effect can only work within my Law Edict True Domain.”
“The second point is that I must understand the content of the opponent’s Law Edict to interfere with it.”
“The third point is that my Law Edict must have a sufficiently powerful Thought Tide amplification. Otherwise, just like how a first-generation Law Edict would be suppressed by a second-generation Law Edict, if my Law Edict’s Thought Tide amplification is not strong enough, it simply won’t be able to affect the opponent.”
“As for freezing the opponent’s Law Edict, there is also a prerequisite: I must understand the technical principles behind their Law Edict.”
Zhang Yu’s gaze swept over [Myriad Phenomena] on the Chain Formation Diagram. It was exactly the third layer effect of [Myriad Phenomena] that allowed him to seal a Law Edict after understanding its technical principles.
Of course, this was strictly limited to the framework of the Immortal Dao Lineages.
Listening to Zhang Yu’s summary, Fu Ji analyzed, “In other words, if we want to get a good result in this test, we must do three things well. First, expand the Law Edict True Domain as soon as possible. Second, quickly gain Thought Tide recognition. Third, figure out the content and principles of the opponents’ Law Edicts as soon as possible.”
“And as for the intelligence regarding our own Law Edict, the ideal situation is that there shouldn’t be the slightest leak before the final freezing. This is to prevent the various trainees from joining forces to suppress us.”
Zhang Yu nodded. He knew that these points all complemented each other.
Developing stealthily and collecting intelligence as quickly as possible without being discovered by the other side was the only way to have a chance at finally freezing all the Law Edicts.
Because of this, Zhang Yu did not plan to take the initiative to reveal the contents of his Law Establishment to anyone.
“The later I am discovered, the longer my Law Edict can focus on developing, giving me more confidence in freezing their Law Edicts.”
“Good thing I was careful and cautious enough before; I didn’t plan on telling anyone anyway.”
“I also have to thank Tai Yuebai for helping me draw away a lot of attention.”
Therefore, at this very moment, facing Tai Yuebai’s question, Zhang Yu nodded and said, “Yes, it really is about Salary Increases.”
“Big Brother Tai, you know me, I’ve always wanted to lift you up.”
Zhang Yu thought to himself, “The expiration date for Big Brother Tai’s Law Edict will definitely be dreaded by everyone, I absolutely cannot reveal it in advance.” However, upon hearing Zhang Yu’s answer, a trace of suspicion flashed through Tai Yuebai’s heart.
After all, he had been using both his own identity and “Zhang Yu’s” over the past few days, continuously making contact with various trainees.
Tai Yuebai could feel that just as he was pushing Zhang Yu out to attract attention, someone else was constantly pushing him out as well.
Moreover, while pushing him out, this person was also continuously improving Zhang Yu’s relationship with the many trainees.
This person… is you, isn’t it?
Looking at Zhang Yu before him, Tai Yuebai thought to himself, “Zhang Yu, I don’t know what your purpose is, but…”
Tai Yuebai recalled the words Zhang Yu had said earlier.
Zhang Yu had said with utter sincerity, “Big Brother Tai! At worst, we’ll fight them to the bitter end! This third-generation Law Establishment is exactly our chance to reform the sect!”
Through his repeated communications with Zhang Yu (Immortal Slayer), Tai Yuebai could feel the sincerity and urgency in his heart, a purity that was already hard to find in today’s Kunxu.
But I am willing to believe that you, like me, also want to change Kunxu.
But you’re… too impatient.
You’re too impatient, Zhang Yu, just like Senior Ying. Both of you are too impatient.
To change the current Kunxu, one cannot be the least bit impatient. Acting with undue haste… will only lead to worse results, and might even drag down my plans.
Sensing Zhang Yu’s urgency and his secret actions, a trace of suspicion welled up in Tai Yuebai’s heart. He suspected that Zhang Yu might not have listened to his advice to establish a Law Edict aimed at a salary increase to elevate himself.
And at this moment, even after receiving Zhang Yu’s straightforward reply, this suspicion in Tai Yuebai’s heart did not fade.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yu spoke up and asked, “Big Brother Tai, is your Law Edict about giving out money?”
Tai Yuebai did not mention the Dual Rest Law Edict. He simply nodded and said, “That’s right. Now that our two Law Edicts are working together, it will surely be the first step to changing Kunxu.”
Tai Yuebai secretly thought to himself, “Zhang Yu, the Dual Rest Law Edict is dreaded by many people. I absolutely cannot reveal it ahead of time.”
However, Zhang Yu did not choose to believe Tai Yuebai’s words right away.
After all, Tai Yuebai held too many secrets—unknown abilities, the act of seed stealing, and various other hidden behaviors…
Tai Yuebai thought to himself, Zhang Yu, if you haven’t deceived me, then whether or not you know the correct information about my Law Edict won’t affect our mutual support in the future.
Zhang Yu thought to himself, Big Brother Tai, I hope you haven’t deceived me. Only by letting me understand you all and allowing me to freeze your Law Edicts will we have the best choice to change Kunxu in the future.
Tai Yuebai smiled faintly, “Well then, I still have some things to do. See you in the testing grounds.”
After confirming that Zhang Yu had finished uploading his Law Edict, Tai Yuebai also planned to make his move and complete the final step of stealing the ultra-high-danger Dao Seed.
And just after Tai Yuebai left, Bu Yingshu’s messages kept popping up in front of Zhang Yu’s eyes, becoming more and more numerous until they almost completely filled his vision.
“Bu Yingshu: Where are you? *6”
“Reply to me right now 😠*18 ,” Bu Yingshu messaged.
Zhang Yu thought to himself, “If it wasn’t for the fact that she can’t forcefully descend right now, she probably would have stepped on me by now.”
“Dao Monarch Bu, I just finished uploading the Law Edict,” Zhang Yu replied.
“Tell me the contents,” Bu Yingshu demanded.
“Naturally, it’s a Salary Increase Law Edict specifically designed to support you, raising the salaries for the related industries,” Zhang Yu answered.
Zhang Yu knew in his heart that in the upcoming Law Establishment process, he would inevitably end up making enemies of all the trainees anyway, and the intelligence regarding his true Law Edict must never be leaked. Thus, deceiving Tai Yuebai, Bu Yingshu, and the others had now become a necessity.
On the other end, Bu Yingshu looked at the message Zhang Yu sent, but she didn’t trust him as much as before.
After all, from her perspective, she had already been severely deceived and insulted by Zhang Yu.
And Zhang Yu was also the first Lower Realm Native to humiliate her like this, leaving an indelible impression in Bu Yingshu’s heart.
Over the past few days, whenever she thought of his actions, Bu Yingshu wished she could immediately trample him under her feet, turn him into her shoe insert, and fine him for a lifetime.
In fact, if it had been in the past, Bu Yingshu would have already doubled the humiliation and then used her background, strength, and Rank to ruthlessly threaten him and make him obediently listen to her.
But as it happened, Zhang Yu’s status was now vastly different, and right now the Law Establishment Ceremony was taking place, so she could no longer directly discipline him.
Especially since Zhang Yu also knew her secret of being the Great Sage’s Heir, which made Bu Yingshu feel like she was throwing a rat at a vessel every time she thought of it, hesitant to act.
But as it happened, Zhang Yu was still of great use to her in both stimulating innate talent and supporting the Law Edict, making her want to hold him firmly in her grasp.
This contradictory thought of wanting to trample him to death while also wanting to take him home made Bu Yingshu angrier the more she thought about it.
Thus… Bu Yingshu finally replied, half threatening and half encouraging: “Depends on your performance next. If you perform well, not only will I not crush Bai Zhenzhen to death, but when this is over, I’ll reward you with a child. You two can take turns getting pregnant.”
In Bu Yingshu’s view, letting Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen take turns bearing a child for a heavenly chosen of the dignified Myriad Laws Immortal Clan was naturally a reward.
Although Zhang Yu was somewhat speechless at Bu Yingshu’s encouragement, he could feel a trace of friendliness in her message
While thinking, Zhang Yu instructed Fu Ji, “Fu Ji, make the arrangements and greet the others as well. Try to maintain friendly relations.”
Thus, Fu Ji sent out messages on behalf of Zhang Yu to Lie Jinghong, Di Xuan, Kuang Zhiqian, Yue Qinglan, and the others.
Di Xuan: “Got it. Besides me and Bu Yingshu, you also need to support Cang Juehuan’s side.”
Regardless of whether Zhang Yu’s words were true or not, Di Xuan temporarily chose to believe him. If the other party harbored ill intentions, he would certainly suppress Zhang Yu in one fell swoop during the upcoming law establishment.
Lie Jinghong: “What you uploaded is a ‘Dharma Realm Sealing’ Law Edict, right? Didn’t you already tell me that?”
Looking at this reply, Zhang Yu blanked slightly.
Right at this moment, a notification lit up in front of all the trainees. The formal law establishment had begun.
Following the notification’s guidance.
Zhang Yu and the crowd gathered at the plaza of the Law-Knowing Abode, about to head to the testing area together to begin their respective Law Establishments.
But just then, Zhang Yu’s gaze abruptly froze as he swept it across the crowd.
“There are only two Dao Seeds left on Lie Jinghong’s body?”
“The Dao Seed on Tai Yuebai’s body…”
Zhang Yu stared straight at Tai Yuebai’s body, within which a Dao Seed he had never seen before —【One Qi Swallows the Universe】— was emerging, along with the conditions to copy it.