Chapter 573: Startling Interception

Seeing countless red warning banners suddenly refresh in the air, blocking directly in front of the Celestial Sun Divine, Yu Xinghan also tensed up at once.

Only when Zhang Yu’s hand gently patted his shoulder did Yu Xinghan breathe a slight sigh of relief, and together with Zhang Yu he looked toward the projection of Xuyang Zhenren ahead.

At the same time, seeing the level 40 Celestial Sun Divine slowly come to a halt without grinding directly over his projection, Xuyang Zhenren also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

“It seems I bet correctly; Magnet Pole Zhenjun is now at the height of popularity, growing more and more dazzling.”

“But at this critical moment, she has also become more and more cautious, and will never do anything too outrageous.”

As for being resented by Magnet Pole Zhenjun because of this… Xuyang Zhenren could no longer care about that.

The competition in the inspection team was too fierce, and since he was no longer a student, he had lost the qualification to take the certification exam.

Xuyang Zhenren knew that if he didn’t seize this opportunity, he might be stuck at the Golden Core realm for the rest of his life.

“Only by continuing to progress and get promoted do I have a chance to obtain the Nascent Soul certificate and break through to the next realm…”

Thinking of the person who had contacted him before this operation began, Xuyang Zhenren’s resolve grew heavier, and unconsciously his gaze toward Zhang Yu became firmer.

Zhang Yu said, “Xuyang Zhenren, I didn’t expect we’d meet again so soon. Do you know whose vehicle this is?”

Xuyang Zhenren said flatly, “I only know that Yu Xinghan, who is scheduled to be tested for the Shuangxiu virus today, is right by your side. Please have him come with me.”

Zhang Yu asked, “Xuyang Zhenren, does today’s virus testing personnel include those who are not at the construction site?”

A flash of light and shadow passed before Xuyang Zhenren’s eyes, and a list was projected.

Pointing at the three large characters “Yu Xinghan” highlighted in red on the list, he said coldly, “This is the testing list planned by the team today. Whether or not they have left the construction site, they all need to be tested.”

Looking at the name on the list, Zhang Yu thought to himself, “As expected… they’ve had their eyes on Yu Xinghan for a long time.”

Feeling Zhang Yu’s intense stare, Xuyang Zhenren met his gaze without flinching, and the two’s eyes seemed to clash in the air.

Although Xuyang Zhenren was at the Golden Core realm and far stronger than Zhang Yu,

Zhang Yu was held in the palm of the level 40 Celestial Sun Divine, surrounded by heavenly flames soaring to the sky, with a great sun-like radiance behind him—his momentum now far surpassed Xuyang Zhenren’s.

Looking down at Xuyang Zhenren from on high, he said calmly, “This is the vehicle of my master, Magnet Pole Zhenjun.”

Xuyang Zhenren said seriously, “Student Zhang Yu, this is routine business today. I hope you and Magnet Pole Zhenjun can understand and support this. If Magnet Pole Zhenjun is dissatisfied, I will personally come to apologize another day.”

Zhang Yu didn’t speak, but turned to look at Yu Xinghan and said in a low voice, “Xinghan, once you go in, just stick it out and you’ll come out.”

“When you come out, I’ll keep the company manager position for you.”

Yu Xinghan nodded, took a deep breath, descended from the Celestial Sun Divine, and walked toward where Xuyang Zhenren was.

Throughout the process, Xuyang Zhenren’s projection kept its attention on the movements of the Celestial Sun Divine; in his perception, this colossal being with earth-shaking mana fluctuations was also constantly watching his projection.

Thinking that the Celestial Sun Divine possessed what was called the Celestial Sun Sensory Link, able to maintain sensory synchronization across the spirit world, Xuyang Zhenren felt as if a pair of eyes were watching him through the Celestial Sun Divine, even piercing through his projection to land directly on his true body far beyond the mountains.

“Magnet Pole Zhenjun…” Xuyang Zhenren’s heart sank: “Is she watching me?”

But the thing Xuyang Zhenren was worried about never happened. Until he took Yu Xinghan away, Magnet Pole Zhenjun did not make any trouble, nor did she even say another word.

However, shortly after he took Yu Xinghan away, a communication call descended from above, directly pressing against Xuyang Zhenren’s head, demanding he answer immediately.

Seeing the name on the other end of the communication, Xuyang Zhenren slowly exhaled, and after connecting, said, “Director…”

The other’s voice was icy: “Blocking a military-grade puppet of Magnet Pole Zhenjun at the entrance of the university city—do you know how many people are watching? Are you trying to rebel against a Nascent Soul?”

…

And just a moment ago, when Xuyang Zhenren was intercepting the Celestial Sun Divine,

Magnet Pole Zhenjun’s eyes observed him through the Celestial Sun Divine, while her mind had already crossed the spirit world to contact Qiming Zhenjun, the head of the Fourth Office of the Inspection Team.

The two stood facing each other in the spirit world, making the following conversation seem slow but fast; in the outside world, a large exchange would appear as no more than an instant.

Magnet Pole Zhenjun said casually, “Qiming Zhenjun, there’s something I’d like to ask.”

Although Qiming Zhenjun was human, his spirit world projection took the form of a beast resembling both dragon and tiger, looking majestic and awe-inspiring while also carrying a solemn righteousness.

Hearing Magnet Pole Zhenjun’s inquiry, Qiming Zhenjun seemed not at all surprised, as if he had been prepared, and said, “Ever since the economic crisis and the school’s sneak attack by the demon cult, the school leadership has placed great importance on the demon cult’s infiltration on campus.”

“Now, conducting checks all over the school at regular intervals has become routine.”

Magnet Pole Zhenjun nodded and then said, “I’m not looking for anything special this time, nor do I want you to give anyone special treatment. But Zhang Yu is, after all, my disciple. If anything happens to him, I should at least be kept in the loop, right?”