You dare to cultivate without money?!-Chapter 873 - 707: Sword Spirit’s Approval

At this moment, the Qingtian Sword Spirit appeared before her, urging her, "Alright, stop lamenting, let's get us out first."

"It's rare to wake up, it's time to go out for a stroll."

As she spoke, thousands of sword artifacts throughout the entire Sword Library began to tremble, seemingly responding to the Qingtian Sword Spirit's call.

Bai Zhenzhen also wanted to pack all the sword artifacts away, but sensing the Extreme Emotion Sword Intent emanating from each, she hesitated, "Ancestor, will they listen?"

The Qingtian Sword Spirit laughed heartily, "Rest assured, you are the descendant of the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao, and with you guarding the Sword Library, we have all acknowledged you."

Then Bai Zhenzhen opened her Taixu Cloud Collection and began collecting the thousand sword artifacts into her Space Pocket one by one.

"And... it's time to report back to Yu Zi." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

…

Kunxu Third Layer.

Inside the research association near the Great Void.

Zhang Yu was practicing Immortal Sect Taoist Skill as usual.

Meanwhile, he allocated a portion of his mind to monitor the situation at Sky Sword University. After receiving Bai Zhenzhen's message, Zhang Yu understood that the matter had been mostly resolved.

Soon after, he received a message from Divine Monarch Yu Feng.

Divine Monarch Yu Feng: Zhu Yi True Monarch, thank you for your school's reminder. This bitter remedy has helped us see the hidden old ailments within our school, clearing away the gloom and providing a strong foundation for future collaboration.

Zhang Yu: Divine Monarch, you're too kind. It is thanks to the uprightness of all the divine monarchs of Sky Sword University that this challenge could be turned into an opportunity for advancement.

Seeing Zhang Yu's reply, Divine Monarch Yu Feng breathed a slight sigh of relief, reflecting on how unexpected it was to feel even a bit nervous when conversing with a Nascent Soul.

Shaking his head, Divine Monarch Yu Feng began probing, hinting to Zhang Yu, trying to see if his own enterprise could find a place in the upcoming technological revolution in Immortal Path technology.

As if anticipating Divine Monarch Yu Feng's inquiry, Zhang Yu responded, "Regarding the technology of the second generation of Taixu Cloud Collection, we've always wanted to apply it in the military field..."

According to Zhang Yu's description, the second-generation space barrier technology of Taixu Cloud Collection allows for the active setting of the material types allowed to penetrate the space barrier.

Applied in the military field, this would make enemy attacks difficult to pass through while allowing friendly attacks to pass unimpeded.

Using this advanced technology, simply launching the Space Pocket of Taixu Cloud Collection towards the enemy battlefield could create massive destruction.

Zhang Yu referred to it as Taixu Feilei.

In Zhang Yu's view, this is akin to a missile wrapped in a space barrier, one that attacks others but won't accept attacks before the space barrier vanishes.

Upon hearing this, Divine Monarch Yu Feng nodded repeatedly, seemingly envisioning the future—Taixu Feilei launched over the enemy's battlefield, exploding with thousands of lightning and fire for bombing, and the opponent struggling to damage or intercept the interior of Taixu Feilei...

Zhang Yu: Production arrangements have been made at Wanfa factories; now we need someone to collaborate on producing equipment for launching Taixu Feilei.

Divine Monarch Yu Feng's eyes lit up; isn't his flying sword factory just perfect for this?

Although the military warfare market involving Taixu Feilei might surely be smaller than the market for the second generation of Taixu Cloud Collection in civilian areas, it is definitely a big piece of meat.

Especially for Divine Monarch Yu Feng whose current enterprise is about to cease operations, Zhang Yu's words seemed all the more appealing.

However, in the subsequent conversations, Zhang Yu swiftly shattered his daydream.

"I've already priced it the lowest; you want zero deposit? Want me to cover all the payment upfront?"

Divine Monarch Yu Feng gritted his teeth, "The risk is too high for me."

Zhang Yu replied coolly, "Po Yao God Monarch's produced components, we only give a deposit of 0.5 spirit coins each. Payment for subsequent goods is only gradually made after selling one unit of Taixu Cloud Collection Second Gen or when users pay deposits to share Taixu Cloud Collection."

"Your side has lower technical barriers; many manufacturers could do it. If not for the recent improvement in Sky Sword University's school ethos and excellent business environment, we would have already considered partnering with Vajra University or Immortal Soldier University."

Divine Monarch Yu Feng quickly said, "Vajra University is just a workshop, still using human bodies to supply materials, unable to meet your school's future production."

"Immortal Soldier University only takes, never gives; many manufacturers have had their tech stolen without earning a penny back."

After belittling his competitors briefly, Divine Monarch Yu Feng continued, "Only we at Sky Sword are most suitable for this task. Regardless of the distance, even thousands of miles away, our remote flying sword can maintain precision within half a meter."

Zhang Yu responded calmly, "Sky Sword University isn't the only one capable of this."

Divine Monarch Yu Feng took a deep breath, feeling like a drowning man desperately trying to grab at straws before him.

"A mere Nascent Soul."

"Relying on his sect and school, he dares to be this arrogant?"

Feeling Zhang Yu's attitude that he had him cornered and considering the price to pay, Divine Monarch Yu Feng's surrounding Sword Qi rose, eager to rush to Wanfa University to tear the opponent apart.

His original vision of feasting on meat gradually transitioned to sipping soup, and eventually, even the soup became diluted through his conversation with Zhang Yu. Witnessing his anticipated profits dwindling repeatedly, his fury grew stronger.

But recalling the Magnetic Pole Divine Monarch, Qingmu Divine Monarch backing Zhang Yu, the impending tech revolution, and the four other Divinity Transformation Divine Monarchs at Sky Sword University who would likely kick him when he's down, Divine Monarch Yu Feng realized he couldn't take any drastic actions.

"Fine, I'll endure."

Yet, he firmly etched Zhang Yu, this Nascent Soul True Monarch, into his memory.

True Monarch Zhan Yun once leveraged his influence, behaving arrogantly at Sky Sword University, full of hubris.

In Divine Monarch Yu Feng's eyes, Zhang Yu today rides the same momentum as True Monarch Zhan Yun, merely borrowing the Magnetic Pole Divine Monarch's prestige.

Should one day the Magnetic Pole Divine Monarch favor someone else, or even sacrifice Zhang Yu, he would be cast aside like Zhan Yun now.

Foolish. It's just that the Magnetic Pole used him upfront to offend others. This Seven Emotions Sword Library affair seems merely a pretext to pressure us for a lower price.

Divine Monarch Yu Feng eyed Zhang Yu's avatar, smirking internally before ultimately agreeing to the gamut of requests put forth by him.

…

Kunxu Third Layer, inside the research association.

Magnetic Pole Divine Monarch glanced at the final quote submitted by Sky Sword University, smiling contentedly, "Zhang Yu, you did well this time."

"I originally thought you'd be tense, fearful, unable to negotiate firmly facing Divinity Transformation Divine Monarch."

"Unexpectedly, not only did you negotiate, but you managed to drive the price ruthlessly down."

Magnetic Pole Divine Monarch viewed Zhang Yu increasingly reminiscent of his daring past, daring to confront the principal to demand funding.

In Magnetic Pole Divine Monarch's eyes, a cultivator in the Nascent Soul Realm who dared face Divinity Transformation's pressure possessed commendable Dao Heart.

A cultivator in the Nascent Soul Realm who dared directly ask a Divinity Transformation for money had an even firmer Dao Heart.

Further, a cultivator in the Nascent Soul Realm who could face Divinity Transformation, negotiate fiercely, diminishing vast profits, surely had a steadfast Dao Heart climbing to the pinnacle of Immortal Path.

After some thought, Magnetic Pole Divine Monarch decided to increase Zhang Yu's burden.

"About this press conference..."

…

Kunxu Second Floor.

Inside the Nether University.

Wang Yin mused, "Finally approaching? Wanfa's new product."

He logged into the Spirit Realm, projecting himself to the press conference site within it.

His gaze swept the room, mildly surprised, "Zhang Yu... isn't here?"

"Wasn't he present last time?"

With time passing and the press conference nearing its official start, Wang Yin glanced around noticing Zhang Yu still absent, silently deducing, "Could it be that he embezzled too much, causing internal backlash within Wanfa? So much that they won't even let him attend the conference."

Thinking so, he slightly shook his head, internally sighing, "He might just have to watch via livestream now?"

But at the very next moment, as the press conference officially commenced, a silhouette familiar to Wang Yin gradually emerged on stage.

"Zhang Yu?"