Chapter 487

The more Feng Yuhan spoke, the more imposing his aura became, his gaze piercing as he looked at True Lord Ciji before him.

Just then, Director Gao, who was standing nearby, said, "Teacher Feng, this project isn't only for students from the Artifact Forging Department. Zhang Yu is a key student cultivated by our Civil Engineering Department. To win this competition, our department will naturally provide strong support and will absolutely not allow Zhang Yu to be humiliated on the field."

As he spoke, Director Gao had already moved to stand beside True Lord Ciji.

"Gao Chongguang, you're really willing to go all out," Feng Yuhan said slowly, looking at the two standing together. "What kind of spell has Ciji cast on you? Aren't you afraid of losing money?"

True Lord Ciji said, "The Civil Engineering Department and the Artifact Forging Department have always cooperated. For instance, one of our students from the Artifact Forging Department, Feng Tingting, has transferred to Civil Engineering to pursue a double degree. She can also help with the Civil Engineering Department's competition this time. In the future, Artifact Forging and Civil Engineering will engage in more collaborations."

Director Gao said calmly, "Our Civil Engineering Department also has Mo Shangjin, who has likewise mastered the Heaven Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power. As soon as his injuries heal, he can enter the field at any time to provide support, which is more than enough to protect Zhang Yu."

Feng Yuhan frowned and said, "You two have said so much, but how can you guarantee that Immortal Soldier University and Heavenly Demon University won't invest even more?"

"Ultimately, increasing costs and taking risks... is simply unnecessary. No matter how much risk you can reduce, it won't be as safe as letting Zhang Yu stay quietly in the university town."

"It's best for him to stay in the laboratory. Only by staying there can we ensure he isn't interfered with by outsiders."

Just as both sides were at a stalemate, Zhang Yu spoke up, "Teachers, I have an idea that should guarantee my safety on the field."

Feng Yuhan coldly glanced at him, about to say that this was a discussion among teachers, and a student shouldn't interrupt.

As for asking Zhang Yu to prove his combat effectiveness, Feng Yuhan saw no point in it.

How strong is strong enough? What level of combat power and construction ability could guarantee Zhang Yu wouldn't be tarnished on the field?

In Feng Yuhan's opinion, Zhang Yu couldn't prove or guarantee anything.

However, Zhang Yu said, "I can surrender."

Feng Yuhan was slightly taken aback.

Zhang Yu continued, "I surrender extremely quickly."

"As soon as I detect something is wrong, I will surrender immediately."

"Even if I lose the match this time, I will absolutely not give the opponent a chance to insult me."

Zhang Yu said with a sincere expression, "I understand that preventing me from being insulted by the opponent is more important than the outcome of the upcoming match."

Director Gao, who was standing nearby, said, "When we played against Vajra University before, Zhang Yu was the one who led the surrender and was the first to run off the field. This student shows a lot of responsibility and courage in this regard."

Just then, Zhang Yu's Foundation Establishment domain activated, and a line of text appeared before everyone: "Foundation Establishment Cultivator Zhang Yu has decided to cease hostilities and withdraw from the competition. Please stop attacking immediately, or consequences will be at your own risk."

Zhang Yu said, "This is my custom-ordered Foundation Establishment domain."

"The control can be given to Teacher Gao. As long as Teacher Gao feels the situation is not right, he can activate my Foundation Establishment domain at any time and have me directly withdraw from the competition."

"If I withdraw from the match and the opponent still tries to attack, not only can the referees stop them, but the teachers can also descend to support me."

True Lord Ciji said calmly, "I will monitor the competition venue and can protect Zhang Yu at any time, without needing to use any extra funds."

Director Gao also said, "And I'll be there too. So there shouldn't be any risk on the field now, right, Teacher Feng?"

True Lord Ciji replied, "The same principle applies outside the venue. As long as Zhang Yu's information is kept confidential and communication remains stable at all times, with us ready to descend and provide support, there will be no risk."

"Furthermore, the cost of these measures won't be high, but the benefits include promoting project achievements, boosting stock prices, and potentially securing military-grade armor designs."

Seeing Feng Yuhan frown without responding, Divine Lord Wanhua chuckled and said, "Alright, look, you've been discussing back and forth, and haven't you come up with a solution?"

"Ciji, Qingmu, finalize the specific details of your plan and then send it to the Research Department for review."

"Xiao Feng, the Research Department should expedite this. Get the approval done by tomorrow at the latest."

"If anyone has any other opinions, please raise them now, so we don't delay things later."

Feng Yuhan said, "The method is indeed a method, but if we lose the match and constantly need people to support and protect him, what kind of promotional effect will that have? It might even backfire and drag down the project and stock prices."

"Moreover, True Lord Ciji and True Lord Qingmu, aren't your working hours also the school's? Going out to support Zhang Yu during work hours wouldn't affect your work? Wouldn't that also be a loss for the school?"

"Therefore, I suggest that if he surrenders in the upcoming competition, it would prove that the costs and risks outweigh the benefits, and Zhang Yu should not be allowed to go out again."

Divine Lord Wanhua nodded, "Xiao Feng has a point. You both have work to do and indeed cannot constantly look after Zhang Yu. Let's settle it this way then."

Facing Divine Lord Wanhua's calm gaze, True Lord Ciji and Director Gao both nodded slightly in agreement.

Then, Divine Lord Wanhua looked at Zhang Yu again and smiled faintly, "You are a smart young man. I enjoy talking to young people, and I enjoy talking to smart people, unlike some old fogeys who are set in their ways, lack adaptability, and just wait to die every day."

No one present continued the conversation based on Divine Lord Wanhua's remarks. After all, the "old fogeys" Divine Lord Wanhua spoke of were likely also powerful figures at the Divine Transformation stage. While it was fine for Divine Lord Wanhua to say such things, the teachers and students present dared not criticize.

Divine Lord Wanhua sighed, "This opportunity was obtained for you by True Lord Ciji and True Lord Qingmu together."

"But you must remember, winning or losing is a minor matter; losing your integrity is a major one."

"Go and do your best from now on. I look forward to your performance."

After Zhang Yu and the others left, a mysterious smile appeared on Divine Lord Wanhua's face.

In a vision perceptible only to him, streams of information had appeared before him shortly before, flowing through the spiritual realm network.

It was a message from Divine Lord Seven Emotions of Heavenly Sword University.

Divine Lord Seven Emotions: I'm buying Zhang Yu from your Civil Engineering Department.

Divine Lord Seven Emotions: Name your price.

Divine Lord Wanhua: Don't talk nonsense. A student isn't my possession; how can they be bought and sold?

Seeing that Divine Lord Seven Emotions hadn't replied, a faint smile appeared on Divine Lord Wanhua's face: "I'd like to see how urgent your Extreme Emotion Sword Dao is, and how long you can bear it."

Just then, Divine Lord Seven Emotions sent another message.

Divine Lord Seven Emotions: I'm coming to find you.

Divine Lord Wanhua frowned slightly: "Coming for me?"

His gaze shifted slightly, and countless images flashed in his eyes, yet he found no discernible movement from either Heavenly Sword University or Myriad Laws University.

But the next moment, Divine Lord Wanhua raised an eyebrow, thinking, "This fellow..."

He looked up at the sky: "Is he referring to his main body on the sixth floor?"

On the way out of the 666th floor.

True Lord Ciji thought to himself, "Feng Yuhan probably hasn't given up and will still try to seize control of this project."

Just then, Director Gao, who was nearby, said, "Ciji, did you feel that Divine Lord Wanhua's and Feng Yuhan's tone of voice and their gazes toward me were a bit strange sometimes today?"

Zhang Yu paused slightly, but True Lord Ciji casually replied, "Were they? Perhaps it's just your imagination."

Director Gao frowned: "But..."

True Lord Ciji said, "No 'buts.' Soon, you should think about the detailed plan for supporting Zhang Yu. He's your own student, so you need to push this forward quickly."

Then True Lord Ciji privately messaged, "Have you talked to Zhang Yu about the matter concerning Divine Lord Seven Emotions' disciple?"

Director Gao: I sent him some news.

True Lord Ciji: I'll be busy in a bit. You should take this opportunity today to talk to him and get him to cut ties early. So, after True Lord Ciji parted ways with them, Director Gao pondered for a moment before speaking, "I hear you have a good relationship with that new disciple under Divine Lord Seven Emotions?"

Zhang Yu nodded: "Yes, Bai Zhenzhen was my high school classmate."

As Director Gao recalled the newly gathered intelligence from yesterday, he slowly said, "You saw the news I sent you, right? Divine Lord Seven Emotions knows many sword arts, among which the most famous are the Seven Emotions Sword Dao and the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao."

"The Seven Emotions Sword Dao can enhance the power of sword arts based on the changes in the seven emotions."

"The Extreme Emotion Sword Dao is even more incredible. It is said to allow one to wield a sword with emotion, using extreme emotions to power sword arts."

"The specific sword theory behind it is Divine Lord Seven Emotions' closely guarded secret, unknown to outsiders. However, judging from the experiences of her disciples, this sword art is a thoroughly evil path. Practitioners killing their spouses, parents, or children are not isolated incidents..."

Zhang Yu said firmly, "Bai Zhenzhen climbed up from high school on the first floor with me. She's different."

Seeing Zhang Yu's serious expression, Director Gao shook his head helplessly: "People change. The more money and higher cultivation one has, the faster they change."

Zhang Yu said, "You and True Lord Ciji have been friends for hundreds of years. Has anything changed between you two?"

Director Gao said, "You don't understand, Ciji is different."

Zhang Yu said, "Bai Zhenzhen is also different."

Director Gao thought angrily, "This kid... has he been dazzled by the background of a Divine Transformation disciple?"

Zhang Yu secretly thought, "Old Gao, you can't even outplay Ciji yourself, so don't try to teach me."

Director Gao then advised, "Aren't you also on good terms with Wen Wuya? He's also a Divine Transformation disciple. You should cultivate with him more and avoid getting involved with that Bai Zhenzhen."

"They're both Divine Transformation disciples. Isn't Wen Wuya much stronger than someone like Bai Zhenzhen, who has gone down an evil path?"

Zhang Yu was unimpressed in his heart, but seeing Director Gao's somewhat annoyed expression, he refrained from refuting him further.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Feng Yuhan returned to his office and pulled out student profiles one by one.

He thought to himself, "That woman Ciji just buries herself in experiments all day, acts recklessly on projects, and has an excessive desire for control."

"She only cares about research. How can she understand the difficulties faced by our Research Department?"

"I still need to find a way to rein her in. I can't let her continue to be unrestrained and act erratically on important projects."

As he pondered these matters, Feng Yuhan's gaze swept over the numerous student profiles, periodically selecting one.

"The key to the matter now is that the experimental results are in her hands."

"If more students can react with the Divine Transformation Yin Artifacts and produce results, then there will be no need to worry about a mere Zhang Yu."

Thinking of this, Feng Yuhan immediately decided to select more people to send to True Lord Tianzhang's side, hoping to achieve new results sooner.