You dare to cultivate without money?!-Chapter 871 - 706: Zhan Yun Bears the Hardship, He Bears the Infamy

Staring at the avatar of Zhang Yu in the contact list, Divine Monarch Yu Feng did not initiate contact with Zhang Yu immediately, but instead fell into deep thought.

At the same time, lines of feedback information from the Spirit Realm surfaced in his Eye Remains.

Although the other four Divinity Transformation Divine Monarchs from Sky Sword University were unwilling to provide components for his flying sword factory any longer, Divine Monarch Yu Feng was naturally reluctant to halt production just like that.

Especially since his industry chain was interdependent; once the flying sword factory came to a halt, related sectors such as transportation, warehousing, sales, and military equipment, both big and small, would be affected.

Therefore, until the very last moment, Divine Monarch Yu Feng did not wish to stop production.

However, components like the positioning module and navigation module are critical for the flying swords. Long-distance flight, remote execution of swordsmanship, and remote control of Sword Qi and sword light all require these components.

While Divine Monarch Yu Feng could forge them himself, crafting a small quantity in the lab and mass-producing them in a factory are two completely different matters.

Even if he mastered the technology of mass production, he would have to start from scratch to build a production line, secure raw material imports, and manage warehousing, logistics, and a long list of other tasks, requiring a substantial investment of time and a large amount of spirit coins.

Divine Monarch Yu Feng knew well that this was similar to the previous issue of insufficient Void Soil output. It wasn't something that could be solved with a mere thought.

Hence, what surfaced in his Eye Remains at this moment was information on various outsourcing factories and component manufacturers from other schools.

But soon, a look of disappointment flashed across Divine Monarch Yu Feng's eyes.

"Sky Sword has already minimized costs in this sector, coupled with the in-school logistics advantage, external factories simply cannot compete..."

Divine Monarch Yu Feng understood that his factory's flying swords relied on the comprehensive industrial chain advantage of Sky Sword University to suppress costs and sell at low prices.

If using components from external factories led to increased costs and higher prices, the production might end up losing money.

One idea after another emerged in his mind, only to be denied one by one.

Divine Monarch Yu Feng felt as though an invisible hand was stirring the storm and pressing down on him during this change, accurately calculating his weaknesses and retreats, restraining him from exerting force even with his Divinity Transformation cultivation...

Thinking of this, Divine Monarch Yu Feng's gaze once again swept over Zhang Yu's avatar.

"Does this have anything to do with you?"

"Zhang Yu?"

As a Divinity Transformation Divine Monarch, once the related information emerged in Divine Monarch Yu Feng's eyes, he keenly sensed that the entire affair seemed to have a subtle connection with Zhang Yu.

Especially when thinking of what the headmaster had mentioned to him about the "Seven Emotions Sword Library," "detaining Bai Zhenzhen," and "business environment."

Just then, Headmaster Po Yao God Monarch sent another message, talking about "eliminating outdated production capacity," "betting on high-tech industries," and "keeping up with future high Immortal Path technologies"...

Although the counterpart didn't expressly state it, Divine Monarch Yu Feng could feel the urging behind every word.

So, after pondering for a moment, Divine Monarch Yu Feng let out a long sigh.

He didn't contact Zhang Yu immediately but instead looked around his contacts, and finally focused on his disciple, True Monarch Zhan Yun, who was responsible for the specific affairs of the Sword Library this time.

"Zhan Yun... I'll have to trouble you again to take the blame."

...

True Monarch Zhan Yun was in a pretty good mood.

Or rather, ever since his master broke through to the Divinity Transformation Realm, he's been in a good mood.

As he would say to himself, "Who said the situation gets hard after war, and life becomes increasingly difficult? I think life is quite easy, clearly getting better and better."

Without the supervision of a True God, yet backed by Sky Sword University and a Divinity Transformation, True Monarch Zhan Yun quickly gained tremendous power and influence within the campus of Sky Sword University.

Whether during the greedy appropriations in the recovery of lost ground, or the various manipulations and profiteering in attacking the third layer, all had his Immortal Path potential skyrocketing, soaring among the numerous Nascent Soul True Monarchs of Sky Sword University.

Just like this time, handling the Sword Library of Seven Emotions Divine Monarch, he categorized and compiled the names, parameters, origins... of each sword tool according to the school's past records, then released the catalog.

Except for the part to be sold to Nether University, almost every sword tool already had a reservation.

True Monarch Zhan Yun didn't rush to finalize them, planning to wait a bit longer to let the buyers compete further, maximizing the realization of the Sword Library.

After all, the cultivators handling these affairs all wanted a piece, everyone wanting a slice of the pie; the more profit, the more everyone shares, satisfying both the upper and lower echelons and the Divine Monarchs, and also yielding more for himself.

Such matters have been repeatedly experienced by True Monarch Zhan Yun since the great changes in the world; he's become quite adept, and if not for his revenue-generating skills for the Divine Monarchs, he wouldn't have stood out among countless disciples so quickly.

"Helping the master earn money is the best way to enhance our mentor-disciple bond."

As for the intimidation of Seven Emotions Divine Monarch... an ancient god who disappeared with the sixth layer, whose life or death is unknown, and might not even return — how could it compare to the current few new Divine Monarchs in the school?

And the friendship between Bai Zhenzhen and Zhang Yu mattered even less to True Monarch Zhan Yun.

"This is Sky Sword; Wanfa's reach cannot extend here."

With such sentiments, True Monarch Zhan Yun's mind was already communicating with the Spirit Realm, continuing his duties.

Meanwhile, True Monarch Zhan Yun began browsing Sky Sword University's internal news network, collecting information, observing the intentions of each Divine Monarch, and pondering their thoughts — this was part of his daily routine.

Suddenly, his gaze tightened slightly, noticing a news article with little popularity.

"The school's former prodigy detained..."

As he read the beginning, True Monarch Zhan Yun was somewhat puzzled, but when he read the part about the "Seven Emotions Sword Library being violently dismantled," his heart sank slightly.

"How is this news written? Does the author understand anything? The matter of the sword library is a part of the school's plan, an overarching strategy of the Divine Monarchs. How dare he criticize it so recklessly?"

With an uneasy feeling rising in his heart, True Monarch Zhan Yun originally intended to contact the news network's editor to question them, but after thinking it over, he refrained from acting rashly and instead searched for other news.

Then he found that related news was being updated more frequently, with comments from increasingly high-level individuals, and the intensity of the discussions on various news networks and social platforms at Sky Sword University was increasing, becoming more noticeable. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"Original top four league player missing? When will the violent administration end?"

"Does the Seven Emotions Sword Library belong to the school? A senior law professor argues that the sword library is standard private property..."

"Campus regulatory department emphasizes the promotion of a righteous and upright environment, zero tolerance for cultivators abusing their authority..."

When he saw the words "regulatory department," True Monarch Zhan Yun's Eye Remains trembled slightly, as if they froze for a fraction of a second.

"Huff..."

True Monarch Zhan Yun took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over the timestamps and platforms of the news articles, realizing everything had happened within just a few hours.

In just a few hours, various news platforms and media accounts at Sky Sword University had all reported on the matter of the Seven Emotions Sword Library.

Who has such power? Such influence? To control so many platforms in such a short time?

Divinity Transformation Divine Monarch? Which vice president? Or which president?

"Is this necessary? If any Divine Monarch thinks there's an issue, they could have just sent a disciple to contact me, couldn't I have amended it?"

Even at this moment, his master, Divine Monarch Yu Feng, had yet to contact him.

Thinking of this, True Monarch Zhan Yun grew increasingly frightened.

No matter how hard he tried to figure it out, True Monarch Zhan Yun would never have guessed that it was Zhang Yu who had traced his finger over the design in the Taixu Cloud Collection, causing the impending technological maelstrom that would sweep the world, involving many Divinity Transformations and the interests of numerous schools... to be diverted slightly.

In the face of this earth-shattering storm, even he, a Nascent Soul True Monarch and a Divinity Transformation Disciple of Sky Sword University, was rendered utterly powerless.

Suddenly, True Monarch Zhan Yun noticed his connection to the Spirit Realm was becoming slower and more difficult, as if a force was enclosing him, starting to sever his link with the outside world.

"Are they going to cut off my Spirit Realm signal?"

At that moment, True Monarch Zhan Yun felt like a fish caught in a net, feeling more and more desperate as the net tightened, yet powerless to do anything.

However, although the Spirit Realm signal was gradually weakening, it wasn't completely severed at once, indicating that the person behind it was still giving him some time.

True Monarch Zhan Yun knew what this implied well, for over the past year, he had directed the Spirit Realm management department of Sky Sword University and done similar things to many people.

This was a sign to him that before the Spirit Realm signal was cut off... he should contact whoever he could, pass on whatever message needed to be conveyed quickly,

So True Monarch Zhan Yun immediately contacted his master, Divine Monarch Yu Feng.

Zhan Yun: Master! Save me!

Yu Feng: You should know what's appropriate to say, and what's not.

Upon seeing this reply, True Monarch Zhan Yun couldn't help but tremble.

Zhan Yun: Master, do I really have no chance at all?

Yu Feng: Handle your personal affairs carefully, don't let it lead to any catastrophic outcomes.

Yu Feng: Wait for a few years to let the storm pass, and then I'll help you come back.

A few years? In another half-year, the Heavenly Court will return, and by then, it will be the True Gods of the Heavenly Court handling matters!!

Can his master protect him then? Even if he could, would he be willing to pay the price?

True Monarch Zhan Yun's Nascent Soul was jumping out anxiously, pacing around him in fear and anxiety.

Zhan Yun continued messaging: Master, everyone clearly supported this matter, why is it all blamed on me now?

Yu Feng: With the changes in heaven and earth, at a time when the school's survival is at stake, everyone should do their part, you shouldn't always be considering personal gains and losses.

Yu Feng: Now that your matter needs handling, it's the consensus of all, including myself, the five Divinity Transformations of the school have already expressed their stance, don't hold onto false hopes, thinking you can still act recklessly with your status as a Divinity Transformation Disciple.

Seeing Yu Feng's response, True Monarch Zhan Yun laughed bitterly, recalling he'd said similar words to Bai Zhenzhen before, not expecting them to be used against him so soon.

And five Divinity Transformations expressing their stance?

"You have got to be kidding me, to deal with a mere Nascent Soul True Monarch like me, do you really need five Divinity Transformations together?"

At that moment, True Monarch Zhan Yun felt like a fly that had just tasted a morsel of excrement, only to be crushed by a mountain, shattering his spirit and shocking his mind.

True Monarch Zhan Yun couldn't help but ask: Master, at least tell me, who exactly have I offended?