Chapter 802
The Old Graveyard, the Relics of Fuxiantian
Chapter 802 The Old Graveyard, the Relics of Fuxiantian (Thanks to "Shangyanhua" for the generous donation)
"Go to the old graveyard? To be in charge of maintaining the soul cultivators?"
Upon hearing Zhang Yu's whereabouts, Wuxiang Zhenjun was astonished: "What's the difference between this and being sent to sweep the floor in the logistics department? It's an insult, a blatant insult!"
On the other side, Shen Qingyun, a senior member of the martial arts group, was also surprised when she found out.
She thought to herself, "Zhang Yu is someone that Bu Daojun specifically requested. Has the Pavilion really broken ties with Bu Daojun?"
Qu Yizhi, the leader of the Martial Arts Group Three, looked at the news in shock, thinking to himself, "Given that Bu Daojun's temper, if he's slapped in the face like this, wouldn't he cause a huge uproar?"
Many cultivators in the Imperial Law Pavilion shared similar thoughts, and their initial envious and jealous gazes towards Zhang Yu gradually turned into expressions of anticipation and amusement.
The team members who had been surrounding Zhang Yu earlier all disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"This is clearly a way for the Pavilion Master and the others to make an example of Zhang Yu and suppress him," Wu Xiang Zhenjun thought to himself. "I still need to stay away from Zhang Yu to avoid being implicated."
In an instant, all the members of the martial arts group moved away from Zhang Yu and quietly observed him, waiting for the storm that might come.
But to everyone's surprise, Bu Yingshu did not appear, and no one caused any trouble. Zhang Yu also seemed to be doing his work every day as if nothing had happened, waiting to take up his post a week later, appearing extremely calm.
Seeing this, the same thought flashed through everyone's minds: "Has Zhang Yu been abandoned by Bu Daojun?"
"If that's the case, then Zhang Yu will probably have to spend his whole life in the old graveyard."
Some people are also worried about performance evaluations after Zhang Yu leaves.
Because they knew that after Zhang Yu left, they might have to work overtime every day, not because the higher-ups were too bad, but because Zhang Yu had been involved in something.
……
Inside the office.
In Zhang Yu's mind, Fu Ji said, "It must have been the Pavilion Master who did it. How could he have demoted you to a place like the Old Graveyard without his permission?"
Zhanxian said, "You've probably been caught up in the struggle between different lineages and become the chicken that gets killed as a warning to others."
Zhang Yu nodded slightly. He knew that in the eyes of outsiders, although he was favored by Bu Yingshu, he was, after all, just a cultivator from the lower realm and did not show any particular importance.
"Outsiders are unaware of the relationship between me and Bu Yingshu, let alone my Dao Seed lineage and Bu Yingshu's Dao Seed [Myriad Laws Immortal Clan]."
"Their assessment of my importance to Bu Yingshu must be far less than my actual importance to Bu Yingshu."
"So it's normal to use me as a guinea pig."
In fact, when Zhang Yu looks back on his experience, he feels that, whether it's the Judgment Daoist lineage or the Innate Daoist lineage, he, a cultivator with no background, no qualifications, and from the lower realm, is indeed the most suitable person to be used as a warning to others.
Just then, Yu Xinghan from the other side of the Dharma Realm said, "Zhang Yu, I checked the information about this old graveyard. It is the largest distribution center and wholesale market for corpses and soul cultivators in the sect."
“A massive influx of new soul cultivators is constantly pouring in, and every day cultivators from various sects are there purchasing souls and bidding on Ghost Kings…”
Yu Xinghan knew that if a cultivator was skilled in soul cultivation and proficient in various immortal techniques related to corpses, bones, blood, and souls, then the old graveyard would be a convenient place where one could purchase a lot of immortal resources at a low price.
However, for the cultivators of the Myriad Laws Sect, the supplies there were of little use to them.
On the contrary, the environment specially created in this small graveyard world to preserve corpses and soul cultivators, with its various yin energies, ghost arrays, and evil energies, will in turn hinder their cultivation.
Of course, if the pay is right, then in Yu Xinghan's eyes, there's nothing wrong with doing business trips for a few years.
but……
“The Netherworld Department of the Imperial Law Pavilion is responsible for managing soul cultivators…” Yu Xinghan thought to himself, “The cultivation techniques reviewed by the Imperial Law Pavilion also include those related to soul cultivation, so soul cultivators have always been required to participate in the testing.”
"Purchasing and maintaining Soul Cultivators is all to meet the requirements of the audit."
"If it were just procurement, that would be one thing, but it happens to be protecting soul cultivators."
In Yu Xinghan's view, the lucrative, powerful, and influential aspects of this job were far less than Zhang Yu's original Level 3 Sect Affairs Officer's martial arts review work; it was a demotion in disguise.
But these work-related issues aren't the worst part.
“I checked the latest news, and it seems that postwar reconstruction is underway at the old cemetery.”
On the other side of the Dharma Realm, Ye Xingli was also communicating with Zhang Yu and Yu Xinghan.
Clearly, both Ye Xingli and Yu Xinghan were very concerned about Zhang Yu's promotion and new position.
Ye Xingli said, "The great battle between immortals that happened before did not only take place in the lower realm, but also at the sect level."
"Not only were many minor realms destroyed in the fierce battles between immortals, but it is said that even the Central Heaven in the center of the sect was almost destroyed."
“The old cemetery was one of the smaller areas that were affected at the time.”
Zhang Yu nodded slightly upon hearing this. He knew that the great battle between immortals that Ye Xingli mentioned was the one between Dao Ge... or rather, the battle between the immortal Ying Xintian and many other immortals after he seized the sixth level of Kunxu.
At this moment, the fierce battle between immortals that Zhang Yu had witnessed in the lower realm resurfaced in his mind.
Although at the time he could only see fragments of that battle, as if shrouded in mist, he could not see the true face of that great war.
But even from that scaly claw alone, all the spectators were already able to feel the power of the immortal.
Zhang Yu, however, did not realize that the battle in the lower realm was only one part of the war between immortals.
At the same time as this great battle was taking place, within the sect's inner circle... the power left behind by Ying Xintian was also engaged in a fierce battle with the immortals, with the battlefield spanning from the 11th to the 20th level and affecting countless smaller realms.
"More than 50% of the old cemetery was destroyed in that battle."
"About half of the spatial structure was distorted by the immortals, turning it into a chaotic and difficult-to-explore labyrinth."
"A large number of ancient corpses, graves and related equipment were lost there, and it is said that there are even ancient corpses that have been there since the old cemetery was established."
Ye Xingli sighed, "The chaotic space, the missing corpses, and the large amount of leaked evil energy have greatly reduced the safety of the old graveyard."
Yu Xinghan nodded. When he was investigating the news, he also saw many news reports in the Dharma Realm about cultivators disappearing in the old graveyard.
It is said that because of the distorted space of the old graveyard, even cultivators who stayed in the safe zone could be suddenly drawn into the depths of the spatial maze after turning a corner, opening a door, or turning around, and never appear again.
Yu Xinghan had also seen several major sects promoting the restoration plan of the old graveyard, and they had even organized exploration teams to explore the depths of the old graveyard's labyrinth and search for lost important materials.
However, due to the lack of a truly strong leader, and with various factions shifting blame, accusing each other, and vying for profit, the exploration and restoration of the entire old cemetery can be described as slow.
Yu Xinghan thought to himself, "If an immortal is willing to repair it, it should be done quickly, right?"
But Yu Xinghan understood that since the immortals hadn't come down to repair it, it was clear that they believed the benefits of repairing the old graveyard were far less than the immortals' sacrifices.
Ye Xingli, who was standing to the side, said, "In short, the old graveyard not only has low returns, but the environment is also very dangerous... Is there really no way to transfer us to another place?"
Yu Xinghan also asked, "What did Bu Daojun say?"
Zhang Yu shook his head: "I haven't been able to get in touch with them yet."
Upon hearing this answer, Yu Xinghan and Ye Xingli both felt a chill in their hearts, worried that Qibu Yingshu might have forgotten about Zhang Yu.
Ye Xingli said, "Junior brother, shouldn't we ask someone else about Bu Daojun's attitude?"
Yu Xinghan said, "Zhang Yu, why don't you go and ask to see Bu Daojun directly?"
In Yu Xinghan's opinion, Zhang Yu should hurry up and go to Bu Yingshu's door, no matter what method he uses... to make Bu Yingshu feel comfortable, because now this may be the only benefactor who can save Zhang Yu.
Otherwise, the old cemetery would not only be poor and dangerous, but if people stayed there for too long, it might really be forgotten forever.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu shook his head and said, "No need."
Zhang Yu knew that given his relationship with Bu Yingshu, the other party would never give up on him easily. The reason he couldn't contact her now must be for a reason.
After discussing for a while, Yu Xinghan and Ye Xingli were both at a loss for what to do about the current situation and felt worried about Zhang Yu's current situation and future.
Zhang Yu, on the other hand, appeared very calm and composed, seemingly unbothered by his promotion.
After ending his call with his companions, Zhang Yu looked at the desk in front of him and suddenly said in his mind, "Zhanxian, do you think the situation at the Old Graveyard was intentionally orchestrated by Dao Ge?"
Zhanxian said, "I'm not sure, but if... it really was Grandmaster who deliberately distorted the spatial structure of the old graveyard... then it might be hiding something."
Zhang Yu stroked his chin and said, "Then why didn't the immortals repair the old graveyard? Instead, they let the lower cultivators explore and repair it slowly."
Zhanxian said, "There are only two possibilities. Either what our master hid is not of much benefit to the immortals, not enough to make them take action themselves. Or... the immortals believe that operating in this way will maximize their benefits."
Zhang Yu murmured to himself, "The old graveyard is not only the battlefield ruins of Brother Dao, but also my destination for promotion."
"These things have all come together. Is it a coincidence? Or is it some kind of mutual attraction?"
After reading through some of the memories of the Great Sage of the Wild Ox, Zhang Yu gained a better understanding of the so-called Taoist tradition.
He knew that the so-called Daoist tradition was like gravity; everything in Kunxu was under the influence of the Daoist tradition.
"I came into contact with the Great Sage's techniques, his memories, and the things left behind by Dao Ge... This process was inevitably influenced by the Daoist tradition."
But whether this impact is good or bad, and whether there are other human factors behind it, are things that Zhang Yu cannot see clearly.
"Whatever happens, the primary goal next... is still to break through to the Nascent Soul stage."
Although many in the Imperial Law Pavilion viewed this promotion as a demotion in disguise, a form of suppression against Zhang Yu.
But in Zhang Yu's view, as long as he could get promoted and obtain the Divine Transformation Certificate, that would be a good thing.
"If you want to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, you need to create a Nascent Soul pool."
The process of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage flashed through Zhang Yu's mind.
There are two ways to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.
"The first, and most common, method is to directly purchase a customized primordial spirit to replace the original nascent soul and break through to the Nascent Soul realm."
"The second method is to refine one's own nascent soul into a primordial spirit."
Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Compared to these two methods, purchasing primordial spirits is faster, cheaper, and of more stable quality, but the quality is limited, the future potential is not high, and there are many obstacles to breaking through to the Void Refinement stage."
“Refining a nascent soul into a primordial spirit is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and expensive… Especially when refining a primordial spirit within a sect, one can purchase more sect-specific resources, resulting in a higher upper limit for primordial spirit refinement, but also requiring far more resources.”
Zhang Yu's gaze swept across the Dharma Realm interface before him, taking in the information about the Primordial Spirit Structure Act, the Divine Transformation Pool, the Anti-Demon Wall, as well as the stable detachment equipment, the seclusion life support equipment, and the Primordial Spirit Insurance...
"It's all money," Zhang Yu thought to himself as he picked through the selections.
“Starting next week, I will be stationed at the old cemetery. It seems that all the equipment for impacting the Nascent Soul stage will need to be installed there.”
Zhang Yu had already made up his mind that once he arrived at the old graveyard, he would focus all his efforts on breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, and deal with other matters after he had achieved the Nascent Soul stage.
Thinking of this, another thought suddenly struck him: "Should I retrieve the legacy left by Fu Xiantian before heading to the old cemetery?"
Zhang Yu asked Zhan Xian, "Can I go and retrieve the legacy of Fu Xian Tian now?"
Zhanxian replied, "You've already reached the 4th rank, so you can go to the 14th floor and naturally you can take it. I also suggest you take it as soon as possible, because the longer you delay, the higher the chance that your master's legacy will be exposed."
Zhang Yu nodded slightly. As his clone, Zhan Xian was well aware of his situation and also knew about the legacy of Fu Xian Tian. Since the other party believed that there was no problem in collecting the legacy, then there should be no problem.
Just as Zhang Yu was about to leave work and head to the 14th floor, a message from Bu Yingshu suddenly appeared before his eyes.
Bu Yingshu: I have something for you.
……
Even before Zhang Yu met with the head of the Imperial Law Pavilion, Bu Yingshu already knew about Zhang Yu's promotion arrangements.
Upon seeing this arrangement, Bu Yingshu's first reaction was anger.
"Who's stirring things up in the shadows?"
Bu Yingshu immediately thought of her brother, Bu Zhenting.
Faced with Bu Yingshu's questioning, Bu Zhenting calmly replied, "Little sister, this matter has nothing to do with me, or rather... do you think I would have done it so secretly?"
"Sigh, I told you long ago that you are too high-profile. Many times, before you have accomplished anything, you go around publicizing it and making enemies everywhere."
"The saying goes that things are accomplished in secrecy. You said in front of so many people that you wanted to seize the people from the Imperial Law Pavilion. Do you really think the Judgment Law lineage is your private property?"
Bu Zhenting sighed, "We are just immortals, not immortals."
"Whether it's the Imperial Law Pavilion or the cultivators under the Judgment Law Lineage and the Innate Law Lineage, they respect our status, not us as people."
“Once they feel that we have done something that is not in line with their status, these beasts will turn around and bite us.”
Seeing Bu Zhenting's sincere and earnest expression, Bu Yingshu frowned: "You really didn't do it?"
Bu Zhenting laughed and said, "Forget it, I'll go and find out what happened for you, how about that?"
After disconnecting, Bu Zhenting smiled and sighed, "My silly sister, apart from luck... you're really good for nothing."
On the other side, Bu Yingshu sighed, looking at Zhang Yu in her contacts, a hint of embarrassment and annoyance flashing across her face.
She thought to herself, "Damn it! How am I supposed to talk to Zhang Yu, this lowly cultivator, now?"
Recalling what she had said to Zhang Yu before, Bu Yingshu felt that she had really lost face this time, and even felt that she was too ashamed to see Zhang Yu again.
"Will this kid think I'm useless?"
"Won't they think I'm bragging?"
"Is he trying to curry favor with someone else?"
A flood of thoughts overwhelmed Bu Yingshu, making her increasingly frustrated.
Bu Yingshu was absolutely unwilling to give up on Zhang Yu, after all, it involved her talent breakthrough and the secret of the Great Sage's memories.
After some thought, Bu Yingshu gradually made up her mind: "I will use both kindness and severity to continue to keep Zhang Yu under my control."
"I must not let him think I'm useless or incompetent..."
"I can't let him feel that I lack a voice in the Immortal Clan..."
Thinking of this, Bu Yingshu summoned a subordinate and said to him, "Activate that Azure Sky-Splitting Immortal Shuttle."
The subordinate was slightly taken aback and said, "Daoist Lord, you mean... the one with the Immortal Token?"
Bu Yingshu nodded and continued, "After you get it out, check it over. If there are no problems, send it to the old graveyard and hand it over to Zhang Yu of the Imperial Law Pavilion."
The subordinate exclaimed in surprise, "Give...give it to outsiders? Daoist Lord, this immortal shuttle has an immortal token after all. What if it kills someone?"
Bu Yingshu said calmly, "After you hand over the Immortal Shuttle to him, tell Zhang Yu... With this Immortal Shuttle, he can fly wherever he wants in the old graveyard. If he kills someone, I'll take the blame."
……
Looking at the message from Bu Yingshu, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Is there something being sent to me? And I'm to go and retrieve it after I get to the Old Graveyard?"
Fuki analyzed, "Is this compensation? It's probably because Bu Yingshu feels that he has let you down in this promotion, or he's afraid that you might have some grievances, so he wants to give you something to make up for it."
Zhang Yu nodded slightly, thinking that this was indeed a possibility.
"Could it be that this woman... feels too embarrassed because she didn't deliver on her boast to me last time, which is why she hasn't contacted me for the past two days?"
Zhang Yu shook his head, feeling somewhat uncertain.
Although curious about what Bu Yingshu had given him, Zhang Yu intuitively felt that it was a comforting gift and wouldn't be anything too extravagant.
"After all, in Bu Yingshu's eyes, she is my only savior right now, so a reassuring gesture should be enough."
Anyway, he would find out when he got to the old cemetery, so Zhang Yu wasn't in a hurry.
After work that day, Zhang Yu was seen leaving the office area of the Imperial Law Pavilion. Then, with a loud bang, he soared into the sky, carrying waves of air, and shot towards the 14th floor of Kunxu.
He was going to retrieve the legacy left behind by Fu Xiantian.
With each scan of the spirit realm, Zhang Yu, possessing the status of a 4th-rank individual, successfully traversed layer after layer of monitoring, sensing the increasingly dense spiritual energy and immortal aura in the air, as well as various changes in the environment...
He finally arrived at the 14th level of Kunxu.
(End of this chapter)