Chapter 247: Frontline Military Grade

After hearing Zhang Yu's question, Deng Bingding briefly explained the current situation.

Thanks to the efforts of their righteous gods and many outsourced employees, the investigations into Oasis Group's illegal activities and criminal content were almost complete. With the power of the righteous gods, using this information against Oasis Group would immediately cause significant losses, bankrupt countless employees, and severely weaken the corporation's influence.

Zhang Yu wasn't surprised by this. Given Oasis Group's and Director Wang's methods, and their plan to transform the entire first layer and dismantle numerous powerful clans, it was simply impossible for the company to operate entirely legally and without violations. Previously, however, relying on Oasis Group's formidable prestige and Director Wang's extensive connections, the illegal and criminal activities were either suppressed, hidden, or resolved by using scapegoats. In short, various methods were used to minimize the impact and avoid disrupting Oasis Group's and Wang Yin's plans.

Deng Bingding continued, "...But no matter how many people under Oasis Group go bankrupt or die, it's meaningless if Wang Yin isn't dealt with. Given the wealth he controls, he can always recruit more people to work for him. After all, as you know the current job market, plenty of unemployed high school and college students would send him their resumes. He himself even possesses a first-layer murder permit and crime immunity certificate. In most cases, even if he commits a crime, he can get an exemption by paying a fine. In the rare instances where a fine isn't enough, departments from the second layer or higher must review his actions before an arrest can be made..."

A damn murder permit? A crime immunity certificate? Zhang Yu was speechless. Although he already knew Wang Yin was powerful, hearing these details made him curse Kunxu internally.

Deng Bingding continued, "Therefore, the simplest and most effective method is to severely wound his soul, forcing him to return to the upper layers for treatment. As long as he isn't presiding over Oasis Group on the first layer, the subordinate companies and powerful clans, already rife with internal conflicts, will quickly become a disorganized mess, making them easy to deal with..."

Zhang Yu said, "Then why not have True Man Xinghuo, a Golden Core grand cultivator, deal with him?"

Deng Bingding sighed helplessly, "Xinghuo is old; he no longer has that kind of courage. It still requires a young talent like you, with the courage and spirit, to undertake such a monumental task for the billions of common people on the first layer... Coincidentally, you're an outsourced member of the Patrol Team. If we can create just a small opportunity, you'll have a legitimate excuse to act against him. All of us righteous gods are ready and willing to assist you fully, to strike a heavy blow against Wang Yin and force him back to the upper layers."

Hearing this Sixth-Grade Righteous God praise him, Zhang Yu grew even warier. "A group of Golden Core cultivators and Sixth-Grade Righteous Gods won't act yourselves, but you want me, a high school student, to lead the charge?"

However, Zhang Yu, having been tested for a long time in Kunxu, naturally didn't refuse outright. While he had no intention of being at the forefront, he did consider using this opportunity to negotiate and demand benefits. Zhang Yu said with a regretful expression, "It's a pity I'm just a high school student with limited abilities. I can't even defeat Director Wang's semi-automatic talismans, so I'm afraid I can't be of much help."

Deng Bingding said, "Wang Yin came down this time to gain merit, so he could return and obtain divine spirit root authority to re-establish his foundation with a divine spirit root. To descend to the first layer quickly and to re-establish his foundation, he directly abandoned his Foundation Establishment cultivation. He is currently still in the Qi Refining realm. As for his semi-automatic spellcasting without talismans, we can help you cut off his network and temporarily block it. We will also arrange for people to hold back his subordinates for you..."

As Deng Bingding spoke from the other end of the phone, Wang Yin, with each wave of weakening, seemed to have transformed into an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator, appearing incredibly frail.

But Fu Ji reminded Zhang Yu in his mind, "Don't listen to her exaggerations. What they call 'abandoning cultivation' during the Foundation Establishment stage means severing the integration of the spirit root and the physical body. This will cripple the spirit root, and spiritual power and physical strength will severely regress. However, even so, a portion of the Dao Heart level can be retained, and no matter how much spiritual power and physical strength regress, they still remain above Qi Refining. Overall, Wang Yin's strength is definitely still far beyond that of any Qi Refining cultivator. What's more, when someone like him descends, who knows what magic cadavers he's equipped or what protective magic treasures he's brought? In any case, he's definitely not as easy to deal with as Deng Bingding claims. If you want to fight Wang Yin, it's safer to do so after you've reached Foundation Establishment. Demand more from her..."

Prompted by Fu Ji, Zhang Yu shook his head repeatedly, "No, no, even so, he still has magic cadavers, magic treasures, powerful cultivation techniques, and who knows how many trump cards. My abilities are so weak; I don't even have a flying sword, a magic cadaver, or a Heavenly Spirit Root. How can I fight him?"

Deng Bingding pursed her lips, knowing that he was asking them for benefits. She was used to it; in Kunxu, who does favors without expecting anything in return? If the other party truly asked for nothing, she would even suspect a trick.

Deng Bingding immediately said grandly, "I can apply for a 20 million interest-free loan for you to support this operation."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "They want me to fight Director Wang for twenty million? This righteous god is truly ruthless."

So Zhang Yu still shook his head and said, "It's not that I'm unwilling, but my strength is simply insufficient. At my level, I'd probably need a military-grade flying sword, or a military-grade magic cadaver, or a divine spirit root, or a military-grade cultivation technique, to stand a chance against Director Wang."

Deng Bingding thought to herself, "Military-grade materials? This kid's appetite is a bit too big." She responded, "With your current strength, you can still win without those. Moreover, we will lend you a magic treasure that can help you severely wound Wang Yin's soul. Once his soul is injured, it will be difficult to heal on the first layer, and he'll be forced to return..."

Zhang Yu said, "I'm just afraid my strength is insufficient for such a great responsibility. Perhaps I can just act as your informant and provide some intelligence on Director Wang..."

After some back-and-forth, Zhang Yu slowly probed Deng Bingding's bottom line for the offer. For this righteous god, providing support in the form of various physical resources was difficult. However, she was more willing to provide various digital secret manuals and cultivation technique copyrights. She was also willing to provide leases for magic cadavers and magic treasures.

After some negotiation, Deng Bingding promised that if Zhang Yu was willing to act, in addition to the 20 million interest-free loan, she could also lend him a set of Foundation Establishment-stage magic cadavers and provide three Foundation Establishment-stage cultivation techniques. The magic cadaver was the Flood Dragon Spirit Nexus that Zhang Yu had seen during his Foundation Establishment exam. The three Foundation Establishment-stage cultivation techniques, however, were the most valuable. In particular, one of these techniques was a former military-grade cultivation method that had only recently been phased out due to advancements in immortal cultivation technology, reclassified as an expert-grade technique, and was not yet available for sale on the market.

Deng Bingding said, "Foundation Establishment-stage cultivation techniques are already hard to acquire on the first layer, and this former military-grade technique is even rarer. Unless by sheer coincidence, other Foundation Establishment cultivators on the first layer might not be able to acquire this technique even if they spent tens of millions."

Upon hearing about this former military-grade cultivation technique, Zhang Yu had to admit he was strongly tempted.

Deng Bingding added, "As for the other two Foundation Establishment-stage cultivation techniques, we can provide you with follow-up techniques to choose from, based on the cultivation methods you practiced during the Qi Refining stage..."

All of Zhang Yu's own cultivation techniques were difficult to advance beyond Level 10, as this was the limit for the Qi Refining stage. However, if he entered the Foundation Establishment realm, some techniques would have Foundation Establishment-stage continuations. As long as he obtained the relevant digital secret manuals and copyrights, he could cultivate them to the Foundation Establishment limit of Level 20. In other words, "As soon as I reach the Foundation Establishment realm, I can immediately choose two Foundation Establishment techniques and elevate two of the techniques I practiced in the Qi Refining realm beyond Level 10."

However, if Zhang Yu was only willing to provide intelligence and act as an inside informant, the other party would at most approve an interest-free loan of a few hundred thousand to one million. According to Deng Bingding, they didn't lack intelligence; they only lacked a hero brave enough to act against Wang Yin.

Zhang Yu neither agreed nor refused immediately, only saying he needed to consider it. He planned to discuss it further with Bai Zhenzhen and Fu Ji.

Deng Bingding said indifferently, "Then I'll await your good news. As soon as you agree, I'll immediately approve the 20 million interest-free loan for you."

Although he coveted the 20 million, Zhang Yu still didn't agree right away.

After hanging up, Zhang Yu explained the situation to Bai Zhenzhen and Fu Ji. Although both had been listening in, Zhang Yu recounted everything to ensure no details were missed.

Fu Ji said, "Three Foundation Establishment-stage cultivation techniques, and one of them is former military-grade. The offerings are indeed quite good."

Bai Zhenzhen said, "But engaging Wang Yin in direct combat carries significant risks. After all, he knows us well, while we know nothing about his trump cards. And even if we win... we'll definitely be targeted in the future."

Fu Ji reminded him, "If you decide to fight Wang Yin, Foundation Establishment is a must. Furthermore, in the current situation, every bit of strength you gain means more safety and opportunities. Even if you don't ultimately confront Wang Yin directly, Foundation Establishment will provide you with greater security. In short, the matter of Foundation Establishment cannot be delayed any longer. Take advantage of this temporary lull and complete your Foundation Establishment first. Zhang Yu, have Bai Zhenzhen transfer the money to you first to help you purchase the Heavenly Spirit Root."

Zhang Yu understood that, compared to Bai Zhenzhen, due to the existence of the Feather Scroll, as long as he could learn Foundation Establishment-stage cultivation techniques, his strength would increase more rapidly after reaching Foundation Establishment, allowing him to actualize more combat power in a short period.

"Ah Zhen's Foundation Establishment will have to be postponed again." If not for this situation, Zhang Yu wouldn't have wanted to spend Ah Zhen's money or borrow tens of millions, incurring a large amount of extra interest. After all, he only needed to wait a few more months to purchase the Heavenly Spirit Root. But with the sudden change in the situation, he had no choice but to seize the time and establish his foundation first.

Bai Zhenzhen showed no hesitation and immediately operated her phone, preparing to make the transfer. Zhang Yu knew that in Kunxu, the money in their bank accounts was like their cultivation resources and immortal heritage. And to attempt Foundation Establishment with a Heavenly Spirit Root, it was absolutely impossible without a financial reserve of at least 58 million. "Fortunately, after nine months of accumulation, Ah Zhen's and my combined resources are enough for me to attempt Heavenly Spirit Root Foundation Establishment."

However, shortly after Bai Zhenzhen initiated the transfer, she discovered her funds had been frozen. Just then, Director Wang's call came through. He asked, "Ah Zhen, why are you suddenly transferring so much money to Zhang Yu?" He said with a chuckle, "When the company transferred money to you initially, I was worried you might spend such a large sum recklessly. So, any excessively large fund movements notify me, and I temporarily lock them with talismans for you. You're transferring so much this time... are you perhaps trying to achieve Foundation Establishment? Why didn't you tell me? Foundation Establishment is risky. If you're going to attempt it, you must come to the Oasis Tower, and I will personally protect you during the process."