Chapter 702: Changes Brought by Zhang Yu, Heavenly Court Countdown

On the stage of the press conference, Zhang Yu looked at the leaders and elites from various universities below, at the projections representing Nascent Soul and Divine Transformation cultivators, knowing that countless eyes from the top ten universities were fixed on him at this moment, and that the evil gods, demon cults, and traitors of the Righteous Alliance were also watching him.

At this moment, he was as if he had become the center of Kunxu layers 2 through 5, about to personally unleash a sweeping tide across the world.

Zhang Yu understood that this press conference was destined to be recorded in history, and as the host, his name would be mentioned countless times in the future, replayed by countless people.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yu couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.

"Everyone, this is a day I have long awaited."

"Previously, Wanfa developed the Taixu Cloud Vault, introduced the concept of personal space platforms, brought spatial technology into the lives of cultivators, completely changed everyone's daily routines, and also sparked learning and imitation from countless competitors."

"And today, I am honored to stand here to present you with three revolutionary new products."

"They will completely destroy the existing logistics industry and create a brand new industry ecosystem..."

…

Wang Yin stared at Zhang Yu on stage, who was speaking confidently and introducing the functions of the Taixu Cloud Vault Second Generation, with shock in his eyes.

He was not only shocked by the revolutionary breakthrough of the Taixu Cloud Vault Second Generation, but also by Zhang Yu's identity as the host of this press conference.

"Spatial layering, anti-gravity, and spatial lockdown... The new Taixu Cloud Vault has surpassed all existing spatial bag products on the market."

"This is a groundbreaking product, enough to usher in the era of Space Bag 2.0, a great product destined to be recorded in history. But..."

Wang Yin fixed his gaze on Zhang Yu on stage, his thoughts churning like ocean tides: "Why? Why let Zhang Yu announce such an important product? Shouldn't this be done by Magnetic Pole Monarch?"

"Has he become this important in Wanfa, in the eyes of Magnetic Pole Monarch?"

"Is this already treating Zhang Yu as the true heir of his mantle?"

"Why? Wasn't he just always mixing up funds at the research institute?"

Wang Yin suddenly remembered the first time he met Zhang Yu.

Back then, he was the son of Nether Spring True Lord, but after losing to Zhang Yu, he strove to catch up. Many years later, he had finally become the son of Nether Spring Monarch, rising from the offspring of a Nascent Soul cultivator to that of a Divine Transformation cultivator—a leap-like progress.

But compared to Zhang Yu's achievements, all of this seemed utterly insignificant.

The other party had directly climbed from a pauper on the first layer to the current position of a second-generation scion of Wanfa University, becoming the heir of Magnetic Pole Monarch's mantle, and was even already in charge of the Spatial Technology Research Institute's affairs.

Meanwhile, Wang Yin was still just a menial assistant in the spatial laboratory of Netherworld University.

"It's not just my realm that has been surpassed, but even my status, and my ability to live off my parents... have been completely overtaken by him."

Just as Wang Yin was lost in intense thought, Nether Spring Monarch from beside him sent him a message.

Nether Spring Monarch: Send Zhang Yu's contact to me, I want to add him as a friend.

Wang Yin abruptly turned his head and said to Nether Spring Monarch, "Mom, you want to add Zhang Yu as a friend? You are a Divine Transformation Monarch, and he is merely a Nascent Soul cultivator—what has he done to deserve... you contacting him proactively? I'll contact him for you..."

Nether Spring Monarch looked at Zhang Yu on stage with great interest and said, "This kid's status is no longer what it used to be. If you stand in front of him now, your status might be a bit too low, and he might not even bother with you."

"The second generation of the Taixu Cloud Vault is already a revolutionary breakthrough, with major implications for the future landscape of the ten universities. There are many things I need to discuss in depth with him."

At this point, Nether Spring Monarch sighed, "The breakthrough of the Taixu Cloud Vault this time is too big. In the future, our cooperation with Wanfa will probably have to begin."

"Communicating with this kid is still easier than communicating with Magnetic Pole, right?"

Saying this, Nether Spring Monarch looked at Wang Yin beside her and explained, "And... silly child, what does it matter if his realm is low? As long as it involves making money, I would proactively add even a Qi Condensation cultivator. If I didn't have such a mindset, why would I cultivate immortality?"

With that, Nether Spring Monarch urged again, "Send it over quickly."

Watching his usually aloof mother now being personally sent by him into Zhang Yu's friend list, Wang Yin felt a surge of helplessness.

While sending the message, Wang Yin suddenly felt a wave of worry. He thought of Xinghuo True Lord he had encountered on the first layer, of the support Zhang Yu received from Greenwood Monarch during his time in the Civil Engineering Department of Wanfa University, and now of Magnetic Pole Monarch...

Wang Yin couldn't help but warn, "Mom, be careful when you communicate with Zhang Yu. Don't let him take advantage of you. This guy... seems especially good at mooching off elders."

Nether Spring Monarch laughed, "Nonsense! Who do you think I am? How could I be taken advantage of by some brat?"

Meanwhile, on the stage, Zhang Yu had already started explaining the logistics system and sharing system built by the Taixu Cloud Vault Second Generation...

Zhang Yu: "To ensure that everyone can use the Taixu Cloud Vault, and to bring spatial technology into every household, we have decided to officially launch the Shared Taixu in addition to the personal version of the Taixu Cloud Vault!"

…

Kunxu Layer Three.

Inside the research association.

Yan Qianji, Bei Wufeng, Jin Jun, as well as Zi Yunzhen, Su Yunni, and others were gathered together, waiting to watch the live broadcast of the product launch.

Glancing around, Yan Qianji said, "Isn't Zhang Yu planning to come watch with us?"

Jin Jun replied, "The Zhenjun has his own plans. He's probably watching right at the venue."

Yan Qianji shot a glance at the other, feeling no goodwill toward this guy who only ever revolved around Zhang Yu.

Meanwhile, he mused to himself, "Over on Ciji Shenjun's side, they've already developed the next-generation Taixu Yunzang, but Zhang Yu still doesn't pay any attention to space research. He can't even make it to the lab more than a few times a month."

"Sigh, what a waste of talent... If I had conditions like his, I'd have already delved deep into Ciji Shenjun's work, and maybe even joined the development of the new Taixu Yunzang."

When Yan Qianji saw Zhang Yu's image appear in the broadcast and watched him start speaking confidently, introducing the new features of Taixu Yunzang, his eyes were filled with confusion.

"Why is it like this? Zhang Yu clearly spends all day squandering funding for his own cultivation, never participating in space technology research at all—why would they let him host the launch?"

Yan Qianji couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Ever since Wanfa changed its president, why had the sky turned so dark? Someone like him, dedicated to technology, had become an outsourced employee, while Zhang Yu, who daily misappropriated funds for cultivation, was being heavily promoted.

Thinking about this, Yan Qianji felt an overwhelming sense of grievance and resentment.

Meanwhile, Jin Jun burst out laughing. "The Zhenjun truly lives up to his title. Being able to host this launch means he definitely enjoys the president's deep trust."

Yan Qianji snorted coldly, his tone dripping with jealousy. "He's hardly spent any time researching space technology. Can he even explain it properly? What if he says something wrong?"

Seeing the two about to argue again, Bei Wufeng quickly interjected, "If the president chose the Zhenjun to host the launch, that means the president believes Zhu Yi Zhenjun is up to the task. Perhaps in places we don't see, Zhu Yi Zhenjun has already gained a profound understanding of the technology behind Taixu Yunzang."

Xianbing University.

Tian Shenggong and a group of people were waiting for Wanfa University's product launch to begin, ready to watch the live broadcast together.

A nearby student looked at Tian Shenggong with envy and admiration, saying, "Senior, you're not even thirty yet and you've already joined the university's space lab to study under Qiankui Shenjun. Your future is limitless."

Another student chimed in, "That's right, Senior Tian Shenggong, with your talent, you're bound to have a place in the future of space technology."

Another student added, "Our university's Xukong Box is already the top brand in the space pouch market by share. In the future, Senior Tian Shenggong, you'll become a major figure in this market too..."

Tian Shenggong gave a slight smile, appearing unflustered and unarrogant, but inside he was quite pleased with himself.

Although the work in the lab these days had been tough, he felt he had made tremendous progress, and he even had a sense...

"Among the younger generation under thirty, I'm probably the cultivator who has advanced the farthest in the field of space."

Just then, as Wanfa University's product launch officially began, Tian Shenggong saw Zhang Yu appear on stage.

"Zhang Yu is hosting the launch?!"

"What qualifies him?"

Tian Shenggong was momentarily stunned, and his first reaction was, "Could it be that the new Taixu Yunzang has nothing special? Maybe Ciji Shenjun and the others have no confidence and fear embarrassment, so they threw Zhang Yu out to do the talking?"

But soon, as Zhang Yu one by one unveiled features like spatial layering, spatial blockade, and anti-gravity, Tian Shenggong realized that the new Taixu Yunzang was not short on innovations at all—it was so powerful that it far surpassed all other space pouch products.

In particular, the anti-gravity function posed a huge threat to Xianbing University's Xukong Box.

Tian Shenggong thought to himself, "The Xukong Box's small capacity was originally designed to cater to lower-level cultivators. Now that Wanfa has cracked the anti-gravity function, weight is no longer a limitation for space pouches... So what competitive edge does the Xukong Box still have against the Taixu Yunzang?"

He knew that if the Xukong Box couldn't be upgraded to include an anti-gravity function, it would likely be phased out quickly.

"But even if they add anti-gravity... can it really compete with the Taixu Yunzang?"

Soon, Tian Shenggong saw Zhang Yu in the broadcast start talking about the Shared Taixu.

Hearing that the Shared Taixu would be rolled out across streets, making it available even to Qi Refining cultivators, Tian Shenggong's face turned pale.

The mid- to low-end market was exactly Xianbing University's main target. In Tian Shenggong's view, the Shared Taixu was like pulling the rug out from under them, enough to drive the Xianbing University's Xukong Box into retreat.

And being able to host the launch of such an important product...

Looking at Zhang Yu on the live screen, Tian Shenggong realized that the other's current status at Wanfa far exceeded what he had imagined.

Thinking back to their first match in the Top Ten League competition, Zhang Yu had only been slightly better than him at the time. Tian Shenggong never imagined that in just a couple of years, such a huge gap would open up between them.

In another corner of the research association.

Inside the quiet chamber where Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen often cultivated.

At this moment, Bai Zhenzhen was alone, watching the live broadcast on the screen.

The Qingtian Sword Spirit beside her, seeing Bai Zhenzhen’s beaming face, couldn’t help but say, "Is this the person you’re using to cultivate the Ultimate Emotion Sword Path?"

"Your judgment in choosing people isn’t good."

Bai Zhenzhen raised an eyebrow and said, "Huh?"

The Sword Spirit said, "This Zhang Yu has too bright a future, too great a reputation, and too much money. A cultivator like him will face many temptations, especially those Joyous Demons—they probably all want to drain his cultivation and his wallet. These things… could easily make your Ultimate Emotion Sword Path fall into demonic deviation."

"We practitioners of the Ultimate Emotion Sword Path should choose ordinary, easily controllable cultivators as our cultivation partners…"

But Bai Zhenzhen couldn’t help saying, "Ancestor, times have changed. The new generation of cultivators doesn’t care about that. Any form of cultivation is just a mystical technique for self-improvement."

"Besides Zhang Yu, aside from being my cultivation partner, is also my good brother, my good son, my good father. If he hadn’t taken part-time jobs to support me back then, I might still be on the first level right now."

Bai Zhenzhen sighed, "I, Bai Zhenzhen, am not someone who forgets their roots. I won’t hinder my good brother’s progress for the sake of my own cultivation."

"In fact, if my good brother ever needs it, I wouldn’t mind helping him out in any matter."

Hearing Bai Zhenzhen’s words, the Sword Spirit was momentarily stunned, then let out a long sigh and disappeared into thin air.

"What a sin—how did the new generation inheritor of my Ultimate Emotion Sword Path turn out like this?"

Bai Zhenzhen glanced in the direction where the Sword Spirit had vanished and said soothingly, "Ancestor, everyone is progressing. You can’t stay stagnant either."

Sword Spirit: "Scram!"

Bai Zhenzhen shook her head and could only continue watching the live press conference.

…

Near the Great Void.

Yu Xinghan was watching the live broadcast of Wanfa University’s press conference together with many of his colleagues.

This also counted as a company team-building activity, and under Zhang Yu’s directive, this process was not considered rest time but instead counted toward overtime hours, for which overtime pay would be given.

As a result, the employees watching the press conference on-site were all beaming with joy, their faces radiating an unprecedented sense of ease.

No kidding… getting overtime pay without having to work was something they had never even dared to imagine.

In fact, when the employees told others about this, no one believed it, suspecting it was some kind of scam.

Watching all this, Yu Xinghan thought to himself, "What is Zhang Yu thinking? This round of overtime pay is going to cost a lot of money."

It wasn’t just Yu Xinghan who had similar thoughts; people like Fuji and Ying Xin had even opposed this practice.