Chapter 917: The World’s Number One Law Edict
“Blank Law Scroll?”
Lie Jinghong roared fiercely, the furious message carrying his will transmitting outward from the Spirit Realm.
“Zhang Yu! I, Lie Jinghong, have cultivated to this day, spent billions, suppressed countless opponents, created a market worth tens of billions, and achieved three Extraordinary Merits! Nineteen Superior Merits, and nearly a hundred Subordinate Merits!”
“I have prepared for this Law Establishment Ceremony for many years, how could I not know that the sect has this blank Law Scroll?”
“Blank Law Scroll, completely unheard of, absolutely impossible! Don’t even think about deceiving me!”
“If you want to fight for first place today, then use your real skills to defeat me!”
While the messages surged violently, the cracking and counter-cracking between Zhang Yu and Lie Jinghong had entered the final, white-hot stage.
But under Zhang Yu’s predictive calculations, he seemed to have all his escape routes sealed off. He struggled back and forth, only to see his Law Edict seemingly about to be shattered and frozen inch by inch by Zhang Yu!
Just 1.87 seconds left… Zhang Yu would be able to completely freeze Lie Jinghong’s Dharma Realm Obligation.
“It’s not over yet!”
A wild fighting spirit flashed in Lie Jinghong’s eyes.
He had defeated countless opponents along the way, gone through numerous hardships, earned countless amounts of money, and spent countless amounts of money to climb the Immortal Dao to this point. This Law Establishment could be said to be the greatest immortal fortune of his life, how could he easily give up?
Not to mention that at this very moment he still hadn’t completely failed, even if he were suppressed and defeated by Zhang Yu, he, Lie Jinghong, would never give up.
“Zhang Yu! How much of my future have you calculated? 2.5 seconds? 3 seconds? Or 3.5 seconds?”
“I will hold on. Even if I exhaust everything, I will hold on until the moment you reach your limit.”
In an instant, the funds in his account continuously evaporated, and layers of Dharma Realm power transformed into new computing power, supporting Lie Jinghong.
“I still have infinite power! I have a peak Dao Seed! I have massive assets! I will absolutely not lose to you today!”
“I! Am the Immortal Emperor’s choice! I represent the Myriad Laws Sect! I represent the Immortal Emperor’s greatest interests!”
And there were only the last 1.55 seconds left until Zhang Yu completely froze Lie Jinghong’s Law Edict.
Meanwhile.
Just as Lie Jinghong pushed his Law Edict to suppress Zhang Yu with all his might, and Zhang Yu switched to [Myriad Phenomena] to launch a desperate counterattack… this series of fierce clashes erupted in a flash.
With the blessing of [Myriad Phenomena], the 10 cultivation arts Zhang Yu had been taught in the law establishment training roared into operation one by one, multiplying their efficiency and causing his Law Edict techniques to instantly surge back to their previous peak state.
At the same time, Zhang Yu’s immortal aura affinity also rapidly increased, soon reaching the absolute limit attainable in the Void Refinement Realm.
And this tremendous transformation of Zhang Yu, aside from being reflected in the testing ground and his successive shattering and freezing of Law Edicts, was also reflected in various statistics.
Inside the office where the judges were located.
Zhang Yu’s position on the rankings climbed steadily.
His Law Edict evaluation grade rose tier by tier, and in the blink of an eye, it had already increased from the previous grade 9 to grade 5…
At the same time…
“Yue Qinglan’s Law Edict has been frozen!”
“Cang Juehuan has also been defeated.”
“‘Once Certified, Temporarily Certified’ has also been suppressed…”
Many judges watched this scene with solemn expressions. They knew that a fierce battle that would determine the future of the Myriad Laws Sect, and even Kunxu, was taking place right before their eyes.
Those participating in this fierce battle could be said to be the strongest batch of Void Refinement cultivators gathered from the major factions within the Sect.
But now, the Law Edicts established by these cultivators were being forcefully suppressed and frozen by Zhang Yu, one after another…
Under the watchful eyes of the judges, after every Law Edict was suppressed, an additional shattered ribbon of light would appear behind Zhang Yu’s head.
And Zhang Yu’s Law Edict Potential Evaluation grade continued to skyrocket with the shattering of each Law Edict.
Grade 3!
Grade 2!
As Zhang Yu stepped toward Lie Jinghong step by step, launching the final clash between the two, more and more shattered bands of light gathered behind his head, gradually forming a halo resembling a crown.
“The victor is about to be decided.”
“The last 1 second.”
“0.93 seconds left… Can Lie Jinghong hold on? Can he break free?”
Many judges began to mobilize more resources to focus on this battle between the two, unwilling to miss collecting even a single speck of data.
Numerous trainees also stared fixedly at Zhang Yu and Lie Jinghong, understanding that this test had reached its critical juncture.
On the testing field, Lie Jinghong only had 0.84 seconds left.
Yet even as he continuously called upon the Dharma Realm for computing support, he found he still failed to break through Zhang Yu’s calculations, continuing step by step… moving with almost unshakeable certainty toward a frozen end.
Lie Jinghong understood that this meant all his resistance and struggles up to now… were still entirely within Zhang Yu’s calculations.
“How is this possible? This guy… just how many Calculation Pools did he mobilize before?”
Lie Jinghong naturally did not know that through the power of [Empress Wa Creations], Zhang Yu had repeatedly expended and recovered his magic power, manufacturing thousands of Void Refinement-grade Computing Pools and deploying them into the Immortal Grotto-Heaven to collect and deduce data on him and Tai Yuebai.
It was precisely because of this missing intelligence that Lie Jinghong invested more power into the expansion of the Law Edict and Thought Tide amplification. As for computing power support, although he had made preparations early on, he still failed to exceed Zhang Yu’s estimations.
Of course, if Lie Jinghong had been given just a little more time to gather funds and rent Calculation Pools…
But unfortunately, the situation in the testing ground changed rapidly. The moment Zhang Yu struck, it was with the momentum of a thunderbolt, forcing the outcome to be decided in an instant.
Lie Jinghong no longer had even the slightest bit of time left to accomplish these things. At this moment, the abyss known as defeat seemed to have opened its maw beneath his feet, swallowing him bite by bite.
The shadow of the Expiration Date Law Edict descended like a boundless darkness, seemingly intent on engulfing all his avenues of retreat and burying him within this abyss of defeat.
Within that endless shadow, Lie Jinghong could distinctly feel the surging Thought Tide rising and falling, baring its vicious glare and roaring at him.
Lie Jinghong understood that this was the malice of all living beings.
Lie Jinghong knew that across this land, the countless living beings’ jealousy toward the strong, envy of the rich, and anger at their own incompetence had all transformed into hatred toward the environment and society. This desire to destroy the business environment and order had become the nourishment empowering Zhang Yu’s Expiration Date Law Edict.
At this moment, the evil thoughts of the masses, acting as a Thought Tide amplification, spread out from the shadows of the Expiration Date Law Edict. They seemed to manifest into pitch-black hands that grabbed onto Lie Jinghong’s body, trying to drag him down into the abyss of defeat.
“Whether it’s you incompetent commoners or Zhang Yu… none of you will ever defeat me.”
“I, Lie Jinghong, will absolutely not admit defeat!”
“Assets! Mortgage them all!”
Since there was no time to mobilize funds, he simply wouldn’t!
Lie Jinghong was going to mortgage his assets; he was going to gamble everything.
Even if he could only hold on for another 0.1 or 0.2 seconds, he would continue to hold out.
Facing Zhang Yu’s earth-shattering suppression, Lie Jinghong erupted with the fiercest resistance. The momentum of him being gradually dragged into the abyss of defeat actually showed a trace of alleviation.
However, in this split second of fierce battle, streams of light and shadow burst from Zhang Yu’s palm as he tore at the Law Edict… Impressively, it was the data proof of the blank Law Scroll.
Lie Jinghong: “There really is a blank Law Scroll?”
“A blank Law Scroll specially approved by the Immortal Emperor?!”
Seeing this scene, Lie Jinghong, who had been struggling violently, stiffened. He went from being a fearless fighter to a lamb waiting for slaughter.
At this moment, he felt the pitch-black hands, formed by the malicious thoughts of the masses, suddenly surge in strength, dragging the better half of his body into the abyss of defeat.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yu’s hand, bearing the proof of the blank Law Scroll, seemed to transform into the giant hand of the Immortal Emperor at this moment… It slammed ruthlessly down on his head, aiming to crush him and thoroughly defeat him without leaving the slightest chance of victory.
“Those who submit to Heaven prosper, those who defy it perish, and Grandpa Immortal Emperor… is the Heaven of the Myriad Laws Sect.”
He sighed in his heart, If Heaven wants me to lose, then I have no choice but to lose.
Even with boundless strength, a peak Dao Seed, and immense wealth, he had already lost all his soaring fighting spirit. He looked just like a miniature figure on the ground awaiting the judgment of the Law Edict… entirely at the mercy of others.
Having lost his will to fight, Lie Jinghong, who was already at an absolute disadvantage, couldn’t delay for even another 0.1 seconds.
With a single grab from Zhang Yu… Lie Jinghong’s Law Edict was shattered with a loud crash.
Although he hadn’t fully anticipated Lie Jinghong’s reaction, he didn’t give his opponent any chance to back out.
“Lie Jinghong, your Law Edict shall be suppressed by me.”
In an instant, Zhang Yu completely froze Lie Jinghong’s shattered Law Edict, transforming it into another fractured band of light in the crown behind his head.
The forced logins and data collection that had originally swept across the entire land also came to a sudden halt, allowing countless Material Humans to regain their normal mobility.
Looking at Lie Jinghong, Immortal Slayer sighed, “Such a powerful cultivator, in the end… is nothing more than a slave and pet of the Myriad Laws Immortal Emperor. Even if he can achieve immortality and become a paragon in the future, it is impossible for him to rebel against the Immortal Emperor. And people like this are everywhere in Kunxu.”
Fu Ji said, “Perhaps it is because of this that the Immortal Emperors invested in the lower realm? Hoping to select some bolder talents from it? Both to earn profits and to control potential dangers in advance?”
Zhang Yu remained noncommittal to the discussion in his mind, merely casting his gaze toward the other end of the testing ground.
Meanwhile, in the judges’ office.
As the Dharma Realm Obligation Edict was suppressed, Zhang Yu’s name advanced further in the rankings, reaching the very pinnacle among the numerous trainees!
First place! Grade 1 Law Edict!
“Grade 1 Law Edict…” Fa Liuyuan felt a slight tremor in his heart. “The first grade 1 third-generation Law Edict has appeared.”
At the same time, the many trainees watching this battle also revealed shaken expressions.
Cang Juehuan’s face turned pale as he cursed inwardly, “Lie Jinghong was defeated too? Zhang Yu actually froze the Law Edicts of so many of us? Then from now on… won’t our Law Edicts have two dads? One is ourselves, and the other is Zhang Yu?”
Bu Yingshu looked at this scene unwillingly, as if she was seeing her pet cats and dogs swapping status with her and trampling her underfoot.
“We clearly agreed before that he would uplift me and I would let him marry me. It was originally something that made everyone happy, so how did it turn out like this? If this continues, won’t I be forever trampled under Zhang Yu’s feet?”
“Then how am I supposed to marry him? How am I supposed to keep him captive? I can’t exactly bear his children, can I?”
Bu Yingshu looked at Di Xuan beside her and said angrily, “Why did you voluntarily turn off your Law Edict just now? Why didn’t you put up a proper fight against him?!”
Di Xuan said indifferently, “I told you all a long time ago, the optimal strategy is for all of us to turn off our Law Edicts. The absence of our Law Edicts is enough to let Tai Yuebai defeat Zhang Yu.”
“You just couldn’t bear to let go of your Law Edicts and insisted on clashing with him.”
“In the end, the result is exactly as I calculated. It inevitably came down to this situation.”
Bu Yingshu’s eyes suddenly shifted as she realized, “Wait, aside from Zhang Yu and Tai Yuebai, there’s also Kuang Zhiqian! Why is his Law Edict perfectly fine?”
Di Xuan’s gaze flickered slightly as he observed the situation and began to analyze it.
Bu Yingshu asked in surprise, “Zhang Yu didn’t go after Kuang Zhiqian? Is he going to fight Tai Yuebai directly?”
Zhang Yu glanced at Kuang Zhiqian not far away, showing no intention of making a move against him.
Just now, as he continuously attacked and froze Law Edicts one after another, many trainees were sending him messages to communicate with him.
Among them… was this Kuang Zhiqian.
The message sent by the other party surfaced before Zhang Yu’s eyes.
“Zhang Yu! Investing in yourself is the best investment. And investing in your next life’s self is the best self-investment project.”
“Zhang Yu, instead of risking your life to make enemies out of the masters of countless Law Edicts, you might as well make things convenient for others and give us all some face. As an accumulation, your Immortal luck in the next life will inevitably prosper…”
Looking at this message, Zhang Yu’s gaze narrowed, and he thought to himself at that moment, “The Reincarnation Immortal Emperor’s man? It’s actually… Kuang Zhiqian?”
And after that, Kuang Zhiqian continued to send messages, “Lie Jinghong is your real threat! You should be careful of him…
“I can help you! You should leave me to deal with last…”
“Also…”
Message after message was sent by the other party. Although the content seemed like begging for mercy, Zhang Yu, along with Fu Ji and Immortal Slayer, had already grasped the true meaning behind these words at the time.
Fu Ji could be heard saying, “This guy is asking us to let him off? Is this to allow the personnel planted by the Reincarnation Immortal Emperor… to let Kuang Zhiqian climb higher and obtain a higher status?”
Immortal Slayer said, “Not only that, there is also Lie Jinghong. He hopes we can suppress this person.”
Although the other party’s words seemed like a mere reminder and plea for mercy, when combined with the background of the Reincarnation Immortal Emperor, a completely different meaning could immediately be deduced.
Fu Ji came to a realization, “Right, the Dharma Realm Obligation requires everyone to connect to the Dharma Realm upon birth and complete their registration, otherwise they cannot even be born. This is clearly eroding the authority of Reincarnation.”
“But it is impossible to stop the Dharma Realm Obligation within the Myriad Laws Sect. However, suppressing Lie Jinghong and trying our best to lower the grade of his Law Edict can achieve a delaying effect.”
Speaking of this, Fu Ji added bitterly, “But if we do this, won’t we offend the Myriad Laws Immortal Emperor?”
Zhang Yu knew that if he caused the potential grade of the Dharma Realm Obligation to suffer an additional drop, he would inevitably lose points in the eyes of the Myriad Laws Immortal Emperor. It would make him seem like he lacked a sense of propriety, and might even slightly offend the Myriad Laws Immortal Emperor.
Immortal Slayer said, “If we offend him, then we offend him. As long as the Expiration Date Law Edict is successfully established, losing some points in the Myriad Laws Immortal Emperor’s heart is not unacceptable.
“In the future, a day will inevitably come when we find ourselves at odds with him. We must make preparations early.”
The Examination Sect Clone snapped, “Who are you going to be at odds with? You have some nerve!”
Fu Ji chimed in, “Why at odds? What ‘at odds’? Who on earth told you we were going to be at odds with the Immortal Emperor?”
Zhang Yu knew in his heart that regardless of whether they would become enemies with the Myriad Laws Immortal Emperor in the future… it was necessary to continue maintaining his connection with the Reincarnation Immortal Emperor and obtaining the Evil God’s rewards after completing missions time and time again.
Therefore, Zhang Yu ultimately made a decision. Not only would he suppress Lie Jinghong’s Law Edict, but he would also intentionally reveal the information about the blank Law Scroll to shake the other party’s dao heart.
And although Lie Jinghong completely losing his will to fight in the end exceeded Zhang Yu’s expectations, Zhang Yu understood that this kind of performance from the other party would inevitably lead to a drastic drop in the stability score of his Law Edict, along with a drastic drop in its potential evaluation grade.
Fu Ji said: “The mission to suppress Lie Jinghong can be considered complete. What should we do about the rest? Should we deal with Kuang Zhiqian before fighting Tai Yuebai?”
Zhang Yu, however, said: “I already have a plan for this matter. We’ll just leave Kuang Zhiqian for last.”
Right at this moment, under the watchful eyes of many judges and trainees, Tai Yuebai had already arrived in front of Zhang Yu.
Tai Yuebai sighed: “Little Yu, I originally thought you would keep the others’ Law Edicts and use their existence to increase your Law Edict’s Thought Tide amplification, and then use it to suppress my Dual Rest.”
“But I didn’t expect… aside from Kuang Zhiqian, you actually froze everyone else’s Law Edicts a step ahead.”
Zhang Yu said lightly, “If I needed the existence of Law Edicts like ‘Minimum Lifespan’ and ‘Once Certified, Temporarily Certified’ to suppress Dual Rest, then it would not be in line with my original intention, nor would it be enough to prove my Law Edict.”
“Big Brother Tai, Lie Jinghong has already been suppressed by me. Next… you and I have no choice but to fight.”
Tai Yuebai sighed, “But in this world now, between your Law Edict and mine, how do you think the masses will choose?”
“Your Law Edict Expiration Date? Or my weekly two days time off?”
“Zhang Yu, you have already lost.”
While Zhang Yu and Tai Yuebai were talking, the Thought Tide of the masses across the land was continuously changing.
Zhang Yu’s repeated moves and the freezing of new Law Edicts one after another allowed the Material Humans to break free from the strict controls of Minimum Lifespan, Once Certified, Temporarily Certified, and other aspects.
Without the oppression of these Law Edicts, the masses’ demand for the Law Edict Expiration Date greatly decreased.
Especially when the Law Edict Expiration Date also included Tai Yuebai’s Two-Day Weekend, it was even less able to garner the support of the Material Humans.
It could be said that in just a moment, the Thought Tide of the Two-Day Weekend surged dramatically, while support for the Law Edict Expiration Date continuously declined.
Tai Yuebai said, “All sentient beings in this world act in pursuit of profit. Your Law Edict Expiration Date is no longer profitable for them, whereas my Two-Day Weekend is what everyone desires…”
Meanwhile, in the judges’ office, the names on the rankings flickered slightly.
Tai Yuebai’s Law Edict Potential Evaluation grade, after a burst of intense jumping, unexpectedly also reached grade 1! It continuously swapped places with Zhang Yu, seemingly engaged in a fierce battle for first place.
Inside the testing field, Tai Yuebai opened his arms toward the sky, as if to embrace the entire world.
“Everyone, time… is about to accelerate.”
“The days of Dual Rest! Are about to descend!”
The Law Edict around Tai Yuebai rippled with violent fluctuations; the schedule adjustment had begun once more.
“I declare that the phenomenon of work within this world… is temporarily suspended.”
In an instant, an invisible wave centered on Tai Yuebai’s body swept across the entire world in a flash, affecting the whole testing field.
Thus… the rest days that Tai Yuebai had originally postponed were directly brought forward to today.
A vacation notice appeared before the eyes of all the Material Humans, and expressions of wild ecstasy emerged on all their faces.
At the same time, Zhang Yu also activated his Expiration Date Law Edict.
However, he failed to freeze Tai Yuebai’s Two-Day Weekend. Instead, even Zhang Yu himself entered a vacation state, causing the Expiration Date Law Edict to also fall into suspension.
Tai Yuebai said, “When the interference of Law Edicts conflict, whoever has the higher comprehensive strength takes priority.”
“Right now, my Thought Tide amplification far exceeds yours. With both of our Law Edicts activating at the same time, it will only result in my vacation taking effect first.”
Without the “The More One Obeys, The More One Opposes” restriction of the “Law Edict Expiration Date”, coupled with the heartfelt approval of the masses and the Thought Tide interference of the third-generation Law Edict technology, the Thought Tide amplification of Two-Day Weekends experienced a massive surge.
On the Rankings, Zhang Yu’s Law Edict Expiration Date had been thoroughly suppressed.
Tai Yuebai’s Two-Day Weekend officially reached the top, becoming the number one Law Edict with a grade 1 potential evaluation.
“It’s over, Little Yu.”
Tai Yuebai looked at Zhang Yu and said, “My Law Edict will reach the top and open a new page in Kunxu’s history.”
“If the Expiration Date Law Edict cannot freeze all Law Edicts, its significance is greatly reduced… You should give up. I will help you think of a way to establish another Law Edict in the future…”
Just as Tai Yuebai was delivering his victory declaration, Zhang Yu spoke up, “Big Brother Tai, this game between us is not over yet.”
Tai Yuebai’s gaze shifted, and he said, “Zhang Yu, my compensatory leave is enough to last until the end of the evaluation. You have no chance.”
Zhang Yu did not answer. Instead, he looked down at the still-chaotic earth below and said, “Big Brother Tai, with this world collapsing to such an extent, do you really think that relying solely on your Two-Day Weekend can patch things up… and repair it?”
Tai Yuebai’s brows furrowed slightly as he also looked down at the earth.
Although the Material Humans on the earth had ushered in Dual Rest, the destructive aftermath caused by the fierce battles among the numerous trainees was still spreading.
Bankruptcy, life and death, unemployment… the subsequent losses triggered by these tribulations could not be offset by a single Dual Rest.
Streaks of divine light fell as wave after wave of assets were still being reclaimed. Material Human after Material Human was still being squeezed dry, experiencing a great tribulation of the masses during this Dual Rest.
The number of Material Humans driven to theft, assault, and robbery… was also slowly increasing.
Zhang Yu said, “Your Dual Rest might seem like hope, but in reality, it is nothing more than lingering on a last breath.”
“From the moment the third-generation Law Edicts descended, this world was destined to collapse.”
Zhang Yu turned to look at Tai Yuebai, enunciating every word, “Big Brother Tai, the overarching trend is set, and a heavenly collapse is right before our eyes. Minor fixes like Dual Rest cannot solve this problem.”
Tai Yuebai said, “Zhang Yu, it is precisely the fierce battle you provoked that led to this catastrophe for the common people.”
He pointed at the earth beneath their feet and said, “This is the outcome of acting too hastily. Do you still not understand?”
Tai Yuebai: “We must endure, we have to keep enduring…”
Zhang Yu likewise pointed at the countless Material Humans below and said, “Then have you asked them if they can still endure it? If they are still willing to endure it?”
Tai Yuebai shouted, “What else can they do besides endure?”
Zhang Yu said, “Big Brother Tai, the unfrozen Law Edicts belong to more than just you and Kuang Zhiqian.”
Zhang Yu’s figure then appeared in the Spirit Realm, materializing under the gaze of countless Material Humans.
Zhang Yu: “Everyone, I apologize. If I hadn’t taken a vacation, I would have already frozen the remaining Law Edicts…”
And just as Zhang Yu’s words fell, the Thought Tide also underwent a slight new change.
Tai Yuebai frowned slightly and said, “What are you doing?”
Zhang Yu said, “Having seen the Law Edicts being frozen, they are like blind men who have seen the light.”
“Since those new Law Edicts could be frozen, then why can’t these old Law Edicts that stipulate their debts, bankruptcies, sending them to their deaths, and resurrections?”
“They have already seen the light, so how can they endure the darkness?”
“That’s right, all living beings in this world act in pursuit of profit. If they didn’t have to lose money, didn’t have to have their family fortunes swept away, if those who want to die didn’t have to live, and those who want to live didn’t have to die…”
Hearing these words, Tai Yuebai’s expression changed slightly, having already guessed what Zhang Yu was going to do: “You’re crazy! Do you know how many people will want to beat you to death if you do this?!”
Right at this moment, Zhang Yu was already shouting in the Spirit Realm: “Don’t you… want me to also freeze the remaining Law Edicts?”
His voice turned into a rolling great flood, rushing towards the Spirit Realm and Dharma Realm of the entire land.
Tai Yuebai’s heart skipped a beat, the magic power in his body almost vibrating.
But the next moment, seeing the Spirit Realm completely calm, with almost no one responding, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Tai Yuebai said, “See that? Zhang Yu, now is not the time…”
Zhang Yu shook his head and said, “Big Brother Tai, listen closely, they… just haven’t made a sound.”
“Their anger is erupting in silence.”
At this moment, accompanied by the violent changes in the Thought Tide, Zhang Yu, who had originally been pushed to second place on the rankings, began to sprint upward once again.
Tai Yuebai said, “Zhang Yu, you cannot control this power.”
Zhang Yu: “Big Brother Tai, your Dual Rest cannot solve this problem. So the era has chosen me.”
Tai Yuebai shouted, “Can you solve it? Do you know the price is huge! With so many Law Edicts, if you dare to make a move here today, even if the Law Establishment succeeds…”
Zhang Yu: “I am willing to shoulder this alone. When it comes to the number one Law Edict of this era, I… will not pass the buck to anyone else.”