Chapter 704

Chengyang Master Dinghai Zhenjun!

Zhang Zhang Junsheng was lost in thought for a long time before he realized they were calling him.

"I'll take your good words."

"Thank you."

Zhang Zhang Junsheng thanked him inexplicably, fell silent for a moment, then said: "Ci Yuan Master Dinghai Zhenjun is seventy or eighty years older than me—he's my senior; he completed his undergraduate studies at Qingfeng University, then passed the entrance exam for graduate school at Qingfeng Beidou University."

"Mm."

"Mm, you just need to understand this last point."

Zhang Zhang Junsheng couldn't bear this atmosphere tinged with faint sorrow, and changed the subject: "Have you been following it? Today is the day the Mire Ri Soul Transformation Strategy is being released—let's guess what it contains."

Zhang Zhang Junsheng wore an expression of "I knew it," unsure whether it was disappointment, relief, or something else.

Modern science isn't the lone effort of the Jiewaixian Sect—it's a vast scientific team; even our obscure specialty alone has tens of thousands of Foundation Establishment and higher cultivators working on basic, logistical, and R&D tasks."

How could the teachers who've accompanied you since childhood be exactly the same as others, and how could your emotions be identical?

These two are two senior teachers he knows well within the Immortal Sect—he's listened to their teachings since childhood; they're part of his life.

Jiang Ding listened attentively, occasionally asking about unclear points.

There have been far too many mighty figures who fell into slumber in the history of the Immortal Sect!

If you wait this way, passively and conventionally, your chance for Soul Transformation might never come in your lifetime—you'd only awaken thousands of years later, forced to fight for survival with no assistance, and the odds would be vanishingly slim.

The two fell silent and watched the TV in quiet observation.

"You're going to teach me cultivation? The Sword Dao Canghai Tianjun might know less about Immortal Sect Gong Fa than I do!"

"Ah, true—the extreme hawkish factions within the Immortal Sect are already numerous enough; suppressing internal dissent has taken tremendous effort. The elder is wise enough to grasp the bigger picture—he won't add fuel to the fire now."

Jiang Ding's heart stirred slightly.

Jiang Ding gave an approving murmur.

A Soul Transformation Strategy usually doesn't specify a fixed number of points—one is acceptable, fifteen is also acceptable.

Jiang Ding sighed softly in his heart.

Until much later passed.

Zhang Zhang Junsheng nodded slightly: "Don't worry—the newly appointed president of Qingfeng University, and your teachers, are all top talents of the Immortal Sect, politically reliable and exceptionally skilled in their field—you'll work together very well."

"The cycle of old and new is an unchanging sight within time."

"Among my students, Wu Wu Mengsha, the most gifted and highest in cultivation, is nearly five hundred years old, at four hundred and fifty, and she's still refining her magic power and spiritual awareness; decades ago, she resigned from her position as a researcher at the Grand Sun Ruins Lab and has been traveling among minor realms, polishing her Dao heart."

"Three, establish the Chase Tian Research Institute to explore and research tracking techniques; the Immortal Sect will provide funding and talent support."

"Soul Transformation Strategy?"

Jiang Ding once again clearly felt time flowing before his eyes, as if something were slipping away from him.

Zhang Zhang Junsheng, reluctant to part, continued.

"Alright."

"Mire Ri Canghai Tianjun was born in the turbulent wartime era of the Immortal Sect; he fought fearlessly for the citizens, risking his life, achieving outstanding military merit, and earning the admiration of all. Now, after more than four thousand years, he has finally attained the status of Canghai Tianjun—this is a great fortune for the Immortal Sect..."

"Mm."

Zhang Zhang Junsheng sighed softly: "In at most seventy years, I'll reach the peak of Golden Core; then, like Ci Yuan, I'll enter the Chen Mian Mi Jing."

This doesn't match the image Mire Ri Canghai Tianjun projects—he clearly is a uniquely independent character.

"The salvage excavation of the Grand Sun Ruins is a vital specialty; it contains tens of thousands—even millions—of years of Immortal Dao exploration, and uncovering it will greatly benefit the Immortal Sect."

"Compared to her peers, she's done well—she received one Golden Core opportunity."

"I guessed right."

Over the next century, the entire Immortal Sect industry will undergo some adjustment and support to create a better cultivation environment for the newly ascended Soul Transformation Canghai Tianjun.

"One, increase investment in yang-associated heavenly treasures related to the Divine Light Ten Thousand Illuminations Scripture, especially fifth-rank heavenly treasures, and develop synthetic industry research."

"Nonsense!"

Jiang Ding comforted him: "Maybe when you awaken, your student will already be a Soul Transformation Canghai Tianjun; then, if you have any questions about cultivation, you can ask me—I'll explain it to you."

"Mire Ri didn't choose a Soul Transformation Strategy focused on warfare."

"During these remaining seventy years, don't devote yourself entirely to sword Dao cultivation—also learn management from me: mentoring undergraduates, master's students, and doctoral candidates."

Jiang Ding's heart grew bitter, and he nodded gently.

"Four,"

As time passed and his lifespan extended, he truly hoped war would begin immediately.

"Enough talking—let's keep watching the news."

Jiang Ding remembered something and asked: "Will Master Master Dinghai and Lu Ling Master Dinghai Zhenjun also fall into slumber?"

Just before the final ten minutes, the male anchor picked up a script and spoke solemnly and joyfully: "The entire membership of the 274th Immortal Sect Citizens' Congress warmly congratulates Mire Ri Canghai Tianjun on his ascension to Soul Transformation."

"About that—they're both my classmates."

"Also how to write papers, secure projects—those are the very foundations of survival; they can't be ignored."

It appears as three points, but it's really just one—merely subdivided for execution; overall, it's about reshaping the Immortal Sect's environment and industry to better suit one's own Gong Fa and personal needs, making cultivation easier and more convenient.

"Teacher, don't worry—we'll meet again in the future, and it won't be long; no need to be so sorrowful."

Mire Ri Canghai Tianjun was the same.

But the Immortal Sect's investment is fixed; the more points and directions a Soul Transformation Strategy has, the more the funding is scattered, and in the end, nothing may be achieved—just a loud, empty spectacle.

Zhang Zhang Junsheng rattled on with endless instructions.

"By the way, Teacher."

"Two, establish Mire Ri Investment Co., Ltd. The Immortal Sect will invest 320 billion low-grade spirit stones, holding ninety percent equity; Mire Ri Canghai Tianjun will invest 35.5 billion low-grade spirit stones, holding ten percent equity, to support the growth of yang-associated industries, Gong Fa, and technique research institutions."

"It seems that if Wu Wu Mengsha cannot achieve Golden Core ahead of schedule—and succeed—you'll have to take over as professor of this specialty yourself."

"A few days ago, we spoke, and she still needs about a hundred years before attempting to form a Nascent Soul."

"Regarding coordination with the school and the Immortal Gate Academy, sometimes these two institutions assign scientific research tasks..."

Historically, Canghai Tianjun have mostly chosen only one or two Soul Transformation strategies.

He spoke more today than usual, never running out of words, going from one end to the other, then back again, covering every aspect.

"To celebrate the birth of the Canghai Tianjun, in accordance with the Canghai Tianjun's will, the following Soul Transformation strategies are hereby promulgated:"

Zhang Zhang Junsheng cursed with a laugh, and his low mood eased slightly.

"At that time, everything in the major will rest on you."

As the host spoke, an image of a towering, virtuous, and resolute model of the age appeared before them, compelling everyone to look up to him instinctively.

"Did Elder Mie Ri fight the same way? Methodical, steady, and unremarkable?"

"The Canghai Tianjun believes that Sword Dao cultivators make excellent scouts and can enhance the Immortal Gate's battlefield strength; thus, a Sword Dao major will be established within all major Daoist departments of the Immortal Gate, lasting one hundred years."

Jiang Ding froze in surprise.

(End of Chapter)