Chapter 867
Giving Soul Cultivators a Raise, I'll Take the Blame, Deep Frost Vein Upgrades
Chapter 867 Giving Soul Cultivators a Raise, I'll Take the Blame, Deep Frost Vein Upgrades
After seeing Zhang Yu's plan, Fa Liuyuan's mind raced, frantically considering the pros and cons.
In his view, once the soul cultivators of the old graveyard start using the Dharma Realm technology on a large scale to improve their work capabilities, it will force more and more soul cultivators to use the Dharma Realm.
From using magic techniques to gain a competitive edge in the workplace, to the point where only those who use magic techniques can find jobs... it's only a matter of time.
In other words, the soul cultivators who were created by raising salaries can soon have their increased salaries recouped by the Dharma Realm.
In particular, the salary increase Zhang Yu gave to Soul Cultivators in the plan was not mainly a base salary, but rather a share of the business revenue.
"This is because by distributing more of the money earned to the soul cultivators, more soul cultivators can use the Dharma Realm. With more money in hand, they will eventually spend more immortal coins in the Dharma Realm."
"During this process, the Soul Cultivation Company increased its business volume and made money."
"Dharma Realm has gained more users and is making money."
"The Immortal Emperor not only makes money through the Soul Cultivation Company and the Dharma Realm Company, but also expands the Dharma Realm lineage itself, making a fortune."
“Even soul cultivators… even if they earn and spend more, and end up with not much immortal currency, they still enjoy the services of the Dharma Realm in the process, and their cultivation and lifespan are improved.”
"Furthermore, the source of Zhang Yu's salary increase from the Samsara Immortal Emperor is, in the end... the company that hires soul cultivators. For the Samsara Immortal Emperor, this means that he has gained greater profits while suppressing the soul cultivator factions within the sect. He can both take the money and consolidate his power."
After reading the plan once, Fa Liuyuan understood that it was a win-win-win situation. Soul cultivators, Soul Cultivation Companies, Dharma Realm Companies... earning more Immortal Coins was a small win.
The Reincarnation Immortal Emperor, with his wealth and power, can be described as a jackpot.
The Immortal Emperor of Myriad Laws not only made money, but also filled a gap, gained influence in the soul cultivation industry, and expanded his lineage, making it a huge win.
If the Soul Cultivation Company goes public in the future, then it will be even more successful.
So who is losing?
"The soul cultivation enterprises that were once located in the old graveyard have had their market and laborers taken away. Regardless of whether they invest money or not, their profits are decreasing. It's just a matter of whether they lose a little or a lot."
Fa Liuyuan thought to himself, "But will the sects behind these soul cultivation companies support them in continuing to pour money into fighting against He Zhangyu's side?"
Fa Liuyuan shook his head inwardly: "Instead of continuing to throw money at this doomed old graveyard, it would be better to invest in other battlefields to conquer territories. Besides, the factions that control the soul cultivation lineage in the Heavenly Demon, White Bone, and Netherworld have been weakened and no longer have the possibility of becoming the Dao Lord and being promoted to the supreme lineage... This is probably exactly what some people want."
"Besides, this is also a good opportunity for us."
By raising salaries to change the industry landscape and even improve the lifespan, cultivation level, and living environment of soul cultivators, Fa Liuyuan sees this as a very good example of reform.
In particular, this demonstration site has almost no conflict of interest with them, and can also follow the trend of the Myriad Laws Immortal Emperor, using the Myriad Laws Immortal Emperor's name.
If reformists want to launch reforms elsewhere in the future, Zhang Yu's actions this time will serve as a good example and basis.
After a series of quick thoughts, Fa Liuyuan realized that this was feasible.
And even if there are any flaws, and the application is rejected by the Immortal Emperor of Myriad Laws, there will be no loss for the reformists.
"From the perspective of industry development and the overall situation of competition, the right to raise wages here is a powerful move, a weapon that can secure victory."
"but……"
Looking at Zhang Yu in front of him, Fa Liuyuan knew even more that the right to raise salaries was a double-edged sword, a terrifying vortex that could cause all sorts of Kunxu geniuses to perish.
At this moment, Fa Liuyuan descended before Zhang Yu, wanting to see if this cultivator who climbed up from the first floor, this chosen successor of Yingxintian, truly had the courage to wield the power to raise salaries, and whether he possessed the capacity and qualifications to shoulder this responsibility.
"If the path to immortality is a path against the heavens, then raising salaries is an act against the heavens."
Fa Liuyuan looked at Zhang Yu seriously and said, word by word, "You should know... killing the wrong person only means losing a life, but raising salaries incorrectly could affect the money of countless people over countless years. Are you familiar with the examples of previous cases where unlimited salary increase authority was delegated?"
Zhang Yu replied, "I know that in the early days of many industries, during the special historical period of seizing territory and expanding in a disorderly manner, sects once delegated the right to raise salaries in order to compete with other sects and gain the lead in the new round of Dao struggle."
Fa Liuyuan continued, "The last time the unlimited salary increase authority was delegated was probably when we were promoting intelligent artifact spirits. Do you know how many immortal coins the sect lost that time? And how many people were purged in the end?"
Fuki tried asking the Heavenly Question Star.
Tianwenxing: Due to the limitations of clan laws and regulations, I cannot provide specific details on this issue.
Zhang Yu said, "I couldn't find any relevant information."
Fa Liuyuan said, "According to the subsequent investigation, in just one year, there were as many as 25,000 salary adjustments that were ultimately deemed non-compliant."
"It involves one ascended cultivator, three tribulation cultivators, twelve Void Refinement cultivators, and countless Nascent Soul, Core Formation, and Golden Core cultivators."
"The vast majority of these cases involved the then-person in charge using unlimited salary increases to seek personal gain and engage in insider trading. Eventually, this even escalated into a systemic salary increase that spread throughout the entire spirit weapon industry, creating a dark world of salary increases. This led to large-scale phenomena such as buying salaries with money, falsifying performance reports, and manipulating stock prices, ultimately creating a vicious cycle of salary increases based on wages."
"This series of malicious wage increases was also exploited... indirectly causing the rapid expansion of the spirit bubble at the time, almost triggering an economic crisis."
"The person in charge was ultimately sentenced to lifelong unpaid overtime, became a public treasure, and was permanently stripped of his qualification to become an immortal."
"The remaining liquidated individuals numbered in the tens of thousands, directly transforming an entire development zone into a land of no income."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu's heart sank. Although he already knew about the greed of the Kunxu people and thought he understood the infinite desire of Kunxu cultivators for assets and cultivation, he still didn't expect that the unlimited salary increase right would be abused so much and played to this extent.
At the same time, he knew that what Fa Liuyuan said was probably not the whole story. The fact that such a massive salary increase could cause such a serious incident, and that the sect's handling efficiency could allow it to last for a year, must mean that immortals were involved behind the scenes.
Zhan Xian calmly said, "It's not just immortals; the Immortal Emperor must also be involved. By delegating the power to raise salaries, they incentivize those below to work themselves to the bone, willingly becoming their tools. Once things are nearly over, if the tools become dirty… they will naturally be discarded, the balance will be reassessed, and the immortal coins will be reclaimed…"
Kao Zong's clone: "A bunch of guys who have betrayed the Immortal Emperor's kindness, they only have themselves to blame."
Fu Ji: "It can't be entirely considered self-inflicted. The right to unlimited salary increases... How many people in Kunxu can hold such power and still remain clear-headed and not seek personal gain?"
Zhang Yu sighed inwardly, "My heart yearns for the path of immortality..."
Zhang Yu knew that when a person gained unlimited salary increases and used their heart to pursue the path of immortality to drive the entire industry forward, that person themselves would become the one most influenced by their heart to pursue the path of immortality.
With endless temptations of immortal coins, assets, and cultivation levels laid out before him, even if the person in power resists, what about the group of people with vested interests—various subordinates, superiors, and even immortals—wouldn't they force him to make a mistake? And how much pressure would that bring?
"The salary increase was approved by the Immortal Emperor, with a special grant." Fa Liuyuan sighed softly, "The right to unlimited salary increases sounds glamorous, but it also comes with unlimited crises, risks, and pressures."
"Just after you raise your salary, countless forces, both inside and outside the sect, will launch attacks against you in order to resist your malicious salary increase."
Zhang Yu couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, a raise is a raise, how is that malicious?"
Fa Liuyuan said, "Giving more money to soul cultivators in order to compete in the market, isn't that malicious?"
"Raising salaries is a natural human desire, and while it's understandable, generally speaking... we should also consider whether other companies can afford it. If other companies can't afford it, arbitrarily raising salaries is not a contribution to Kunxu, but rather a harm, and will only cause unrest."
"After all, the companies, enterprises, and high-level cultivators of each hall are the foundation of Kunxu. Immortals are the most noble, sects are next, and Heavenly Lords are the least important..."
Fa Liuyuan looked at Zhang Yu and said seriously, "If your right to raise salaries this time is not for the soul cultivation industry, but for other industries operated within my sect, I will not agree to your plan at all." Zhang Yu understood that Fa Liuyuan was right. If he dared to say that he would raise salaries for companies in other industries within the Wanfa Sect, he would probably be condemned by everyone. They might even say that he had been poisoned by the wild immortal inheritance and brainwashed by Ying Ni, becoming a notorious figure. He would be systematically isolated in an instant and lose his potential for immortality.
Fa Liuyuan shook his head and sighed, "Even if it's just a salary increase within the soul cultivation industry, even if you eventually defeat Xiao Yunhe and the others, countless people will still use the 'salary increase' as a weapon to attack you."
"This will be a stain on your record for the rest of your life."
Zhang Yu took a deep breath, his magical power circulated within him, and the 32 white bulls in his mind roared loudly.
Zhang Yu said firmly, "Now is the crucial opportunity to win this battle. What do a little stigma matter in order to seize this opportunity and expand the Dao lineage of the Immortal Emperor?"
"Let soul cultivators get a raise... I'll take the blame."
Fa Liuyuan looked at Zhang Yu, and lines of data appeared in his eyes. These were Zhang Yu's various data in terms of blood and qi, mana, consciousness fluctuations, and soul fluctuations.
All of this data indicates that Zhang Yu is now resolute and has made up his mind.
Fa Liuyuan continued, "Those who wield this power have rarely met a good end throughout history. In the end, they are lucky if they are merely left with nothing."
“If you raise salaries arbitrarily and are subsequently investigated, we will not help you.”
Are you sure you can handle this responsibility?
Fa Liuyuan stared intently at Zhang Yu in front of him. Although it was just a projection, he seemed to see through every fluctuation and change in Zhang Yu's consciousness and could judge whether Zhang Yu's next words were true or false.
Fa Liuyuan was very clear that if he held unlimited power to raise salaries and wanted to avoid making mistakes and being purged, it would mean going against the Daoist tradition of "Heart Towards Immortality".
This is something that no ordinary person could do. If Fa Liuyuan were in Zhang Yu's position, he would never risk applying for unlimited salary increases, because he was afraid that he would not be able to resist the push of his heart toward the immortal path, and would eventually indulge in the desire for unlimited salary increases, and then make a big mistake.
Zhang Yu said, "Heavenly Lord, I wish to become an immortal."
Upon hearing this, Fa Liuyuan's heart stirred slightly, but Zhang Yu continued, "Whether it's the old graveyard or the soul cultivation industry, neither is my final destination."
"To ascend to immortality, to transcend the three debts, to be free from the five dangers, to be unemployed and without leakage, to have financial freedom and spiritual freedom... this is what I desire."
"The mere right to unlimited salary increases is insignificant compared to this."
Fa Liuyuan understood that only with an unwavering, even fanatical, belief in his own potential for immortality, his own path to becoming an immortal and a supreme being, and his own freedom of cultivation, could he resist the pursuit of short-term gains after gaining the power to raise his salary, driven by his yearning for immortality.
Very few people can achieve this. At this moment, Fa Liuyuan saw in Zhang Yu, a Nascent Soul cultivator, a burning desire to become an immortal.
"Alright, since you're so confident, I'll give you a hand."
Fa Liuyuan began, "I will first pass this plan, along with your determination, to Immortal Roujia and Immortal Yixuan, and then together we will submit it to the Immortal Emperor..."
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The unknown upper echelons of Kunxu.
Fa Liuyuan looked at the illusory figures of the two immortals before him, and a surge of thought emerged, revealing Zhang Yu's plan and determination.
Fa Liuyuan: "Zhang Yu has a keen eye; he seized this opportunity perfectly. He demonstrates not only ability and responsibility, but also a strong determination to improve..."
Fa Liuyuan praised Zhang Yu highly, and finally said, "Now is the time to press our advantage and take advantage of our technological superiority to quickly seize the soul cultivation market. The Immortal Emperor will most likely agree to Zhang Yu's plan."
Roujia Immortal spoke in a female voice: "Unlimited salary increase rights... I didn't expect Zhang Yu to dare to apply for this thing."
Fa Liuyuan said, "Master, if the Immortal Emperor agrees, and Zhang Yu successfully exercises his right to raise salaries, achieves a great victory in the Old Graveyard, and manages to avoid being purged, it shows that this boy has the potential to become an immortal. I think he should be further cultivated."
"In two years, he should be able to reach the stage of refining emptiness and merging with the Dao. At that time, in addition to supporting him in establishing the third generation of laws, we can also have him assist Tai Yuebai in creating a new Dao lineage together."
……
Meanwhile, Zhang Yu was waiting for feedback from Fa Liuyuan.
Although he felt that the higher-ups would probably agree, Zhang Yu still couldn't help but feel nervous when he thought about the value of the unlimited salary increase right.
Just then, a slight change in the "Feather Book" startled him.
Zhang Yu looked at the Dao Seed Register and saw that Le Mulan's [Deep Frost Dharma Vein] had actually been upgraded.
"Is it because...Le Mulan's cultivation level has improved? Her magical power has surged?"
After sensing the effects of the upgraded [Deep Frost Vein], Zhang Yu couldn't help but narrow his gaze.
“Le Mulan will definitely be able to feel the upgrade of her Dao Seed.”
"I just don't know if those cultivators who invested in her... have noticed it."
"If they notice..."
Zhang Yu immediately sent a message to Le Mulan, wanting to find out about her situation, but he did not receive a reply for a long time.
Zhang Yu could only send a message to Bu Yingshu, asking her to help investigate.
Before Bu Yingshu could respond, Fa Liuyuan had already descended again, intending to personally guide Zhang Yu in writing the plan, which was to be sent to the Wanfa Immortal Emperor's email address.
Almost the instant Fa Liuyuan issued the plan, a soft "ding" sounded in his mind, indicating that he had received a reply from the Immortal Emperor.
Emperor of Myriad Laws: Understood, approved!
Fa Liuyuan was overjoyed when he saw the reply.
As he showed it to Zhang Yu, he said, "Zhang Yu, take a look at the Immortal Emperor's reply. I'll analyze it for you so you can learn more about the Immortal Emperor's replying habits in advance. That way, if you have the opportunity to send or receive messages to the Immortal Emperor in the future, you won't be caught off guard."
"Hehe, speaking of which... if you handle this matter well, you might have the opportunity to personally send a letter to the Immortal Emperor in the future."
As he spoke, Fa Liuyuan had already shown Zhang Yu the four words and two punctuation marks of the Immortal Emperor's reply.
“Zhang Yu, look, this time the Immortal Emperor not only found out, but also added the word ‘approved’ and an exclamation mark, which shows that the Immortal Emperor fully approves of this plan.”
"Moreover, the fact that he replied so quickly this time further shows that the Immortal Emperor has been paying attention to the Old Graveyard and has given my letter a high priority viewing weight."
"Let me explain to you the time-based classification of a Celestial Emperor's recovery speed..."
Zhang Yu nodded and looked at the message that the Immortal Emperor had sent him privately.
Emperor of Myriad Laws: This is truly commendable. If you do not fail me, I will certainly not fail you. Keep up the good work!
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