Capítulo 632: Chapter 571: Magnetic Pole’s Treasure
As a renowned expert in the Artifact Refining World, Magnetic Pole True Monarch’s many famous designs have naturally been thoroughly studied by others.
In Bloodfall True Monarch’s view, Zhang Yu’s design drawings were filled with the essence of the Magnetic Pole.
Not only in the use and combination of many techniques, but also in some small habits and details in the writing of the design drawings, all filled with the Magnetic Pole’s touch.
Bloodfall True Monarch’s heart stirred slightly as he thought: “There were already rumors that the Magnetic Pole’s research on Divinity Transformation Remains had surpassed mere blood and mana exchange, reaching the level of memory exchange.”
“Could it be that she has even completed memory selection, allowing for the exchange of specified memories?”
Looking at Zhang Yu’s design drawing appearing before him, Bloodfall True Monarch mused: “Could it be that this Zhang Yu is the result?”
“Did Magnetic Pole True Monarch pass on her experience in Artifact Refining to Zhang Yu?”
For a moment, Bloodfall True Monarch’s mind was filled with countless images, plunging him into deep thought.
Meanwhile, the judges completed their scoring, and Zhang Yu’s score came out.
“488 points.” True Monarch Xian Yin looked at the score, thinking: “Unbelievable… The champion of this design competition is actually Zhang Yu, and with such an overwhelming advantage.”
“Was this intentional by the Magnetic Pole?”
Back then, Feng Yuhai invited multiple Nascent Soul True Monarchs to participate in the Magic Remains research of Qiongjiang Divine Monarch, and True Monarch Xian Yin was among them.
He had some understanding of the Magnetic Pole’s project.
Seeing Zhang Yu’s astonishing performance at this moment, his mind inevitably wandered far.
“Did the Magnetic Pole make another breakthrough? Was having Zhang Yu win the championship part of the promotion?”
Reflecting on his previous judgment, True Monarch Xian Yin shook his head: “It seems it’s not the Magnetic Pole treasuring this disciple too much… It’s this disciple becoming a true treasure for the Magnetic Pole.”
Shortly after, as the simulation tests of the 15 contestants’ works were completed one by one, the five judges present also submitted their evaluations and scores each time.
Next was to wait for feedback from the Heavenly Court to confirm the final ranking results.
However, whether it was Nie Lian True Monarch from Sky Demon University or True Monarch Xian Yin from Wanfa University, the judges at the scene understood that with such a clear gap and performance, there should be no dispute about the ranking this time.
Watching as the True Gods ended the recording and left with all the materials and scores, the judges at the scene seemed to relax.
True Monarch Xian Yin looked at Bloodfall True Monarch from Nether University and Bone Marrow True Monarch from White Bone University, smiled, and said: “Both of you, did you make a misjudgment?”
Bone Marrow True Monarch said calmly: “We were only discussing the matter as it stands, Zhang Yu’s performance was extraordinary, and as judges, it is normal to have doubts for fairness and justice.”
True Monarch Xian Yin said: “But the students from White Bone University didn’t seem to show such a solid foundation in Artifact Refining in previous design drawings.”
“And Zang Xingye from Nether University, his understanding of bionic technology doesn’t seem as deep as in previous design drawings.”
Bloodfall True Monarch, upon hearing this, shouted: “Xian Yin! What do you mean? Bone Marrow and I judged impartially, every word was aboveboard, accountable to the sect, and the school. If you are dissatisfied and want revenge, come at us, don’t involve the students.”
Seeing the other’s righteous stance, Xian Yin couldn’t help but laugh and cursed in his heart: “Bastard, so eager, who would have thought you didn’t even take a single spirit coin.”
True Monarch Xian Yin said calmly: “Bloodfall, you were just in front of the True Gods’ cameras, why didn’t you seem so imposing? Didn’t you have something to tell the Magnetic Pole True Monarch last time? Do you need to pass it on this time?”
Amidst the dispute, Nie Lian True Monarch let out a light cough, interrupting both sides’ words.
This vice principal from Sky Demon University said lightly: “Xian Yin, we indeed misjudged before.”
“Please convey to the Magnetic Pole that we wish her a swift rise, and may she achieve Divinity Transformation soon. Also, best wishes for Wanfa University’s prosperous future, four Divinity Transformations in one school, peace without disasters or difficulties.”
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Meanwhile, already on his way back, Zhang Yu had no idea what the judges were thinking, nor did he know the results of the simulation tests.
At this moment, he was sitting cross-legged in the quiet room of the Flying Boat, silently operating his mental method, sensing the storm in his sea of consciousness.
It seemed as if dirty mud was soaring into the sky, being pressed down time and again amidst the roars of the four White Bulls, only to surge up repeatedly.
Aside from the tumult in his sea of consciousness, Zhang Yu also felt his muscles slightly out of sync and his mana not flowing smoothly.
From head to toe, there was a sense of everything feeling wrong, everything being out of control.
He sighed helplessly, looking at the Dao Heart data on his Yu Shu.
Level 17 (88%)
To secure victory on the field and for the top ten league matches in a few months, Zhang Yu knew he couldn’t afford to fail, so he not only used the Spiritual Rhythm Heart to integrate the drawings as much as possible and selected the optimal results.
He also repeatedly burned his Dao Heart, activating Heavenly Workmanship to continuously optimize the integrated blueprints.
This allowed Zhang Yu to combine the performance of multiple puppets, drastically reduce costs, and create blueprints that produce puppets on-site.
But the other result… was that Zhang Yu’s Dao Heart regressed all the way back to Level 17, weakening his will and diminishing his control over his body and mana.
Additionally, due to the excessive use of the Spiritual Rhythm Heart, his head was also swollen with pain, and he felt his thoughts were sluggish, as if his mind was moving a step slower, no longer feeling any inspiration.
“The inspiration consumed by the Spiritual Rhythm Heart may take a month of rest to recover.”
“As for the Dao Heart that has receded, I’m afraid it will take two or three months of cultivation to restore.”
Zhang Yu quietly estimated in his mind: “But it should be enough to catch up with the top ten leagues.”
Just then, a knocking sound came from outside the quiet room, followed by someone saying: “Zhang Yu, are you there?”
Zhang Yu was slightly surprised, who would come looking for him on the Flying Boat?
Opening the door of the quiet room, he saw a man and a woman standing outside.
The man’s appearance was simple and old-fashioned, dressed in an ancient-style long robe, making it hard to discern his depth.
The woman radiated the glow of the Magic Remains, her head topped with the emblem of the Patrol Team.
Zhang Yu asked in confusion: “You’re looking for me?”
The man smiled slightly and said: “I am Master Xuyang from Wanfa University, fourth department of the Patrol Team.”
Zhang Yu’s gaze shifted slightly, realizing the person was a Golden Core True Man.
Master Xuyang introduced the woman next to him, saying: “This is my colleague Yun Yuqing.”
“Zhang Yu, can we talk inside?”
Seeing the credentials they provided, Zhang Yu nodded slightly and thought to himself: “The fourth department of the Patrol Team, it’s supposed to specialize in investigating the Demon Sect, right?”
Zhang Yu knew that since the end of the economic crisis, in order to sweep away the Demon Sect, people from the fourth department of the Patrol Team had been searching everywhere. Whether inside the University City of Wanfa University or in various colleges affiliated with Wanfa University, they went unchecked, pulling down countless students and teachers involved with the Demon Sect.
“The fourth department found me here… Could it be…”
Zhang Yu suddenly thought of the Demon Sect Golden Core that was killed before.
“Could my situation have been exposed?”
Zhang Yu thought again about what happened to Feng Yuhai: “Or is it that side that has been exposed?”
Although his heart tightened slightly, with many thoughts swirling in his mind, Zhang Yu maintained a calm exterior as he welcomed the two inside.
As the door of the quiet room closed, Master Xuyang spoke again and asked: “Zhang Yu, do you know Shui Haiyu from Mountain and Sea Professional University?”
Zhang Yu was taken aback, remembering this Shui Haiyu as the college student who had been selling him routine videos recently.
He also recalled that Shui Haiyu seemed to have been caught up in the Dual Rest Sect incident, ultimately leading to his demise, becoming a Soul Cultivator, and getting involved in the Spirit Realm.
Upon hearing the other side was here about Shui Haiyu, Zhang Yu, who was originally tense, relaxed slightly and said calmly: “I bought some routine videos from him for research.”
Since entering the quiet room, Master Xuyang had been sitting face to face with Zhang Yu, looking gentle, as if the upcoming conversation would be casual.
Meanwhile, the other woman, Yun Yuqing, remained cautious, with suspicion written all over her face as she listened to Zhang Yu’s words.
She asked suspiciously: “Research? What kind of research needs to buy videos from a college student?”
Zhang Yu explained: “I’m participating in a design competition and planning to design a product targeting the college student market, so I need to research college students.”
Master Xuyang asked: “How much do you know about Shui Haiyu’s involvement with the Dual Rest Sect?”
Zhang Yu was slightly stunned: “Shui Haiyu is from the Dual Rest Sect?”
Yun Yuqing snorted coldly, saying: “Why are you pretending to be ignorant? Shui Haiyu sent you so many routine videos, always on leave or skipping classes, didn’t you suspect he was from the Dual Rest Sect?”
Zhang Yu frowned and said: “I genuinely didn’t know he was from the Dual Rest Sect.”
“As far as I know, he’s been against the Dual Rest Sect all along and has reported many suspected students from the Dual Rest Sect.”
Meanwhile, he attempted to send a message to Zhang Pianpian, trying to inquire for specific details, but found that the messages he sent were not getting any response.
Not only was Zhang Pianpian not responding, but the messages he sent to others were also not being replied to.
Zhang Yu was suddenly shocked: “It’s not a network outage, but just my communication channels have been cut off?”
At the same time, Yun Yuqing continued: “Zhang Yu, we’ve already investigated Shui Haiyu’s case clearly. I advise you not to harbor any luck; it’s best to disclose what you know.”
Zhang Yu responded calmly: “Are you two interrogating me?”
Yun Yuqing glared and said: “What’s your attitude…”
Master Xuyang quickly stopped Yun Yuqing, who was about to speak further, and turned to Zhang Yu, saying: “Zhang Yu, don’t be nervous or resist us, we’re just here to casually understand the situation, let’s just talk casually.”
“After all, resisting the Demon Sect is everyone’s responsibility, please understand our work.”‘
The current Zhang Yu was no longer the ordinary student he once was. Looking at the Patrol Team members in front of him, one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop, he could distinctly feel the vigilance, suspicion, and a hint of hostility coming from them.
“These two guys, one pretending to be the good guy, the other pretending to be the bad guy, trying to pressure and coax me… what are they trying to extract from me?”
Reflecting on the information they just provided about Shui Haiyu, Zhang Yu felt an ominous thought arise, as if he had gotten embroiled in some troublesome situation.