Chapter 409: Advanced Martial Saint Body (8/8)

As news of the Dual Cultivation Sect’s terrorist attack at the pharmaceutical factory gradually spread, anti-cult propaganda began to appear throughout Universal Law University’s university town.

In the Foundation Establishment class chat group:

True Person Jiao Lei: Everyone, to further promote anti-cult awareness among students, focus on student mental health education, and enhance students’ ability to identify and resist cults, please tune in promptly tonight from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM for the “Dangers of Dual Cultivation” educational lecture.

Zhang Yu looked at the message in the group and thought to himself, “This reaction… it’s bigger than I imagined.”

Although Zhang Yu had personally witnessed the aftermath of the Dual Cultivation Sect’s attack, in his opinion, a terrorist attack of this scale was barely a minor ailment for Kunxu or the Ten Greats.

Zhang Yu didn’t believe that suicidal attacks by some Soul Cultivators could bring about significant changes in Kunxu.

Moreover, based on feedback from the factory workers afterwards, the Dual Cultivation Sect didn’t seem to gain public approval.

But looking at True Person Jiao Lei’s announcement now, Zhang Yu mused, “Could this Dual Cultivation Sect… be a significant threat to universities and companies?”

“Damn it…” he couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. “This messed-up place, Kunxu, selling drugs, dual cultivation, murder… none of that ever got such a big reaction from you all.”

After classes that day, Zhang Yu worked on construction at the pharmaceutical factory while simultaneously listening to the “Dangers of Dual Cultivation” educational lecture.

He heard a Righteous Deity say, “…In recent years, the Dual Cultivation Evil Cult has infiltrated through the spirit world, distorted values, and even caused many to miss job opportunities, remain unemployed at home, declare bankruptcy, and ultimately lead to tragedies…”

“I know you are all elite students from Universal Law University, but don’t ever think that such cults can only deceive vocational college students. We have personally apprehended many brainwashed students from the Ten Greats, including some excellent students who were once diligent and tireless their entire lives…”

“The Dual Cultivation Evil Cult possesses terrifying mind control abilities. Once exposed, even graduate and doctoral students can be brainwashed within minutes.”

“Therefore, if you ever discover a Dual Cultivation cultist, you must contact a Righteous Deity immediately…”

With a loud bang, the Formless Strongman struck with a palm, sweeping away a large pile of construction debris.

Inside the Formless Strongman, layers of azure light surged, with Celestial Azure Sand swirling within. Enhanced by the Celestial Azure Sand, the Formless Strongman now appeared more substantial than before, with significantly improved burst power and endurance.

While the Formless Strongman was working, Zhang Yu practiced his martial arts while listening to the lecture.

He wondered, “Are the Righteous Deities dealing with this Dual Cultivation Sect?”

“Could there be the shadow of an Evil God… behind this Dual Cultivation Sect?”

Zhang Yu told Fu Ji his doubts, and after a moment of contemplation, Fu Ji said, “The Dual Cultivation Sect… I heard about this a long, long time ago, but only as a concept in the minds of some Evil Gods.”

“Whether they later turned that concept into reality, I’m not sure.”

“But if it truly is the work of Evil Gods, and it has garnered such significant attention from the Righteous Deities without being eradicated yet, then it’s likely there isn’t just one Evil God behind the Dual Cultivation Sect, but multiple high-ranking Evil Gods.”

Shortly after the lecture ended, Zhang Yu received another message from Feng Tingting.

Feng Tingting: Junior, have you heard?

Feng Tingting: It turns out the Dual Cultivation Evil Cult’s financial backer is Netherworld University.

Feng Tingting: Netherworld University specifically allowed the Dual Cultivation Evil Cult to infiltrate other universities to bewitch their students, corrupt their minds, turn them into lazy people who rest two days a month, and reduce the competitiveness of other universities and companies.

Feng Tingting: It’s said that after a vocational college was corrupted by the Dual Cultivation Sect, it adopted a policy of two days off per month, and eventually, the entire school went bankrupt.

Listening to the rumors from Feng Tingting, more questions arose in Zhang Yu’s mind.

He wondered, “Is the Dual Cultivation Sect really connected to Netherworld University?”

Fu Ji replied, “Who knows? Universal Law University might have fabricated it to deliberately slander a competitor, or Netherworld University might genuinely be sponsoring cults to infiltrate other schools.”

Soon after, Zhang Yu noticed that many places on the Spirit World Network were spreading rumors about the connection between Netherworld University and the Dual Cultivation Evil Cult.

Shortly after, Netherworld University also issued a statement, declaring no connection whatsoever to the Dual Cultivation Evil Cult, and condemning external forces for spreading rampant rumors and engaging in cyberbullying…

Then, Zhang Yu found that people on the Spirit World Network began claiming Universal Law University was behind the Dual Cultivation Evil Cult.

Suddenly, a series of online feuds erupted on the Spirit World Network, with various influencers, powerful individuals, and wealthy people appearing one after another to express their views.

“What a mess,” Zhang Yu said. “Are Universal Law and Netherworld taking this opportunity to slander each other?”

Fu Ji chuckled, “Hehe, who knows? But one thing’s for sure: this Dual Cultivation Sect has caused quite a stir, even becoming a tool for attacks among the Ten Greats.”

“If I have time, I’d like to personally observe the Dual Cultivation Sect’s proselytizing methods and find out what their doctrines truly are.”

Although all sectors were severely criticizing the Dual Cultivation Sect, Zhang Yu still didn’t know any of its other doctrines beyond the “two days off per month” policy, nor did he know their complete demands.

Clearly, the Righteous Deities were heavily patrolling the Spirit World Network, suppressing the Dual Cultivation Sect’s propaganda everywhere, making it impossible for ordinary people to access such content.

Time quickly advanced to late January.

The pharmaceutical factory continued its ongoing expansion.

Zhang Yu also took on one construction project after another here, coming almost every day.

On the construction site that day, the Celestial Azure Cloud Pouch floated in mid-air, occasionally spitting out large amounts of Celestial Azure Sand, which was then injected into the bustling Formless Strongman.

Zhao Tianxing, who was operating the Celestial Azure Cloud Pouch, looked towards the center of the site, where a spot was enveloped in thick clouds. He could vaguely make out figures flickering within, and occasional loud thuds could be heard.

Zhao Tianxing knew that Zhang Yu was practicing martial arts techniques, but each time, Zhang Yu would obscure his form with True Qi, making it impossible to discern what technique he was practicing.

A moment later, the swirling clouds enveloping Zhang Yu ceased their movement, and the continuous loud thuds also stopped.

Zhao Tianxing wondered, “Zhang Yu actually stopped cultivating?”

Meanwhile, deep within the clouds formed by the Formless Cloud True Qi, Zhang Yu felt the Martial Saint Body, which now possessed its second-tier effect after his eighth technique was pushed to Level 10.

Advanced Martial Saint Body (8/8): Martial Arts Insight. Any Foundation Establishment-level martial art in your hands will be controlled with extreme precision, allowing you to use it freely and precisely.

“Martial Arts Insight?”

Next, Zhang Yu began to test the second-tier effect of this Martial Saint Body and quickly grasped its intricacies.

He unleashed a powerful palm strike, sending the Great Desolation Mountain-Shifting Force sweeping forward. His entire body’s strength, mixed with True Qi, surged out. Every fraction of power and every wisp of True Qi was incredibly clear in his perception, operating as simply as 1+1=2. With a light palm, he pulverized the ground before him into dust.

“Martial Arts Insight… allows me to achieve an unprecedented level of control over my power while executing various martial arts techniques.”

Zhang Yu knew that even with martial arts of the same level and physical strength of the same numerical value, the power unleashed by the martial arts would fluctuate depending on the practitioner’s state.

But now, with Martial Arts Insight, he could clearly feel that every move and every stance he executed could unleash its peak potential.

Furthermore…

He stomped his foot, and the Profound Yellow Mountain-Suppressing Seal instantly activated. Layers of profound yellow energy swept out, and the surrounding sand and dust, shifting in weight… suddenly created whirlwinds.

At the same time, the Formless Strongman nearby trembled. Its vague humanoid form, originally composed solely of True Qi, instantly changed, taking on Zhang Yu’s own appearance, transforming into a lifelike human figure made of True Qi.

“The operation of Martial Arts Insight can both enhance my destructive power and improve my control over details, allowing the scale of power application to be precise within an extremely small range…”

Overall, with the enhancement of the Martial Saint Body, Zhang Yu felt his construction efficiency increased by several tens of percent, but he would need to slowly discover its further subtle applications.

Just then, Zhang Yu saw a large group of people barge into the pharmaceutical factory.

Qu Lecheng, beads of sweat on his forehead, looked at the group and said, “We’ve been producing at full capacity every day; we haven’t stopped for a single day.”

The leader of the group said coldly, “To combat the Dual Cultivation Evil Cult, random inspections are now being conducted throughout the entire university town to check for any unjustified production halts or malicious leaves of absence.”

“Furthermore, to respond to the call from above, all factories are required to further increase working hours.”

Qu Lecheng helplessly asked, “We’re already producing 24 hours a day, how can we possibly increase that?”

The other party stated blandly, “That I don’t know. The notice has been given to you; overcome the difficulties yourselves.”

In a deserted corner of the pharmaceutical factory.

Zhang Yu, exhausted after working all night, was receiving treatment from Xiao Qingxuan.

Although he could self-heal through physical vitalization with his own recovery abilities, Zhang Yu was naturally delighted that Xiao Qingxuan was willing to help improve efficiency.

During his time at the factory, he frequently received treatment from Xiao Qingxuan and grew increasingly trusting of Xiao Qingxuan’s ancient medical techniques.

Seeing Xiao Qingxuan’s somewhat gloomy face, Zhang Yu asked curiously, “Old Xiao, are you in a bad mood today?”

Xiao Qingxuan sighed, and after a moment of hesitation, thought to himself, “Zhang Yu is now deeply trusted by Old Gao and is destined to be a pillar of the Civil Engineering Department in the future. Pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees is inevitable for him, and after graduation, he will likely either join a company or remain to teach in the Civil Engineering Department.”

Thinking of this, Xiao Qingxuan said, “You must have heard people say that I was once possessed by an ancient Golden Core cultivator, right?”