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He opened his arms as if to embrace his masterpiece. "You two, and Brother Li Fei, how does it feel?"
It is the cornerstone upon which I realize all my dreams!
"The true value of this furnace lies in everything recorded by the 'hearth' during its operation."
Every energy conversion, every alignment with the laws, is invaluable data.
Ma Xianhong explained at length, his finger tracing several nodes on the core array diagram where energy flow was clearly obstructed and appeared particularly difficult, his brow furrowed:
"However, the most difficult things to overcome right now are these few key points, which have reached an extremely demanding level of 'stability'."
Ordinary energy sources are either too inert or too violent to balance this raging torrent of creative power.
He paused, his gaze unconsciously drifting in one direction (Chen Duo's residence), his tone becoming somewhat subtle:
"Fortunately, I found a unique 'catalyst,' a special source that is pure and clean yet contains infinite vitality."
Only it can temporarily calm this frenzy and allow the transformation to take place.
"...Unfortunately, the output was too low, and it was ultimately just a drop in the ocean."
His tone carried a hint of barely perceptible regret and greed.
"To be honest, I've basically got the 'hardware' of this furnace sorted out, but the most crucial 'software' part—"
The question is how to safely and reliably "enlighten" ordinary people into extraordinary beings, which involves the most fundamental mysteries of "life" and "soul." This step has always been somewhat lacking, not yet perfectly executed.
"This is indeed not my forte."
I'm good at 'making things'; I can turn ideas into tangible objects.
However, this step requires a very deep understanding of the rules of heaven and earth and the structure of the human body.
In this regard, the Wudang and Wuhou sects, to which you two belong, are the true authorities.
He paused, then offered that card that any warlock would find hard to refuse:
"Once this matter is successful, I, Ma Xianhong, am willing to repay you with 'Divine Refinement of a Hundred Techniques,' one of the Eight Extraordinary Skills!"
Zhuge Qing's breathing became rapid for a moment.
This is the second time Ma Xianhong has made this request.
If the first time was a test.
The second time, he believed it; it was absolutely sincere!
Just as Zhuge Qing was about to say something, a series of unhurried footsteps came from the entrance of the underground space.
Everyone turned to look and saw a young man wearing a well-tailored white stand-up collar work uniform with a high-quality dark gray cashmere long coat on top, slowly walking out of the shadows of the passageway.
He was quite handsome, with a calm expression and frameless glasses perched on his nose. He looked more like a scholar with a cool demeanor or a research director in a high-end laboratory than a traditional superhuman.
However, in Zhang Yunyuan's (Li Fei's) perception, it was a completely different story.
Just a moment before the footsteps sounded, he clearly felt an energy fluctuation completely different from the spiritual energy of this world flash briefly beside the cultivation furnace.
This person clearly teleported directly from outside, but deliberately pretended to have walked in from the outside.
This was to cover their tracks and prevent anyone from discovering anything amiss.
Zhang Yunyuan sneered inwardly, but showed no sign of it on his face.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Ma Xianhong's face immediately lit up with an eager and even respectful expression, and he quickly stepped forward to greet him.
"Mr. Jin! Why did you come all the way here in person?"
The young man addressed as Mr. Jin nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over Zhuge Qing and Wang Ye before finally settling on Ma Xianhong. His tone was gentle, yet carried an air of detachment.
"Village Chief Ma, I heard you invited two young experts to perfect the final 'finishing touch'? How's the progress?"
His words were encouraging, as if he genuinely wanted to support Ma Xianhong's ideals.
Ma Xianhong sighed, his tone somewhat like someone confiding in a kindred spirit:
"Mr. Jin, to be honest, the core 'spiritual resonance' is always just one step away from being truly universal, and we can't really achieve the universality of 'education for all'."
These two are top geniuses in Qimen Dunjia. I was just thinking of inviting them to discuss this further and see if we could find a breakthrough from the level of rules.
Jin Yangzi smiled knowingly, walked to the cultivation furnace, adjusted his glasses, and carefully examined the furnace, his words full of allure:
"Village Chief Ma, your ideal—'universal harmony'—is a great cause that gives ordinary people the opportunity to become extraordinary individuals."
The founder of the research institution I work at also had similar grand ambitions, but unfortunately...
Our core technology isn't quite adapted to your Biyou Village.
"Otherwise, this cultivation furnace should have been completed long ago."
Of course, now that you've rekindled this ambition, we will fully support you.
He abruptly changed the subject, seemingly casually glancing at the busy "new villagers," his tone becoming more meaningful:
"After all, only by breaking through that rigid and corrupt 'population red line' and allowing more fresh blood to awaken can we achieve our shared ideal—"
Only with "education for all, and universal harmony" can there be a true foundation for realization, right?
Every individual who successfully transforms here is an indispensable cornerstone for the future.
After they have undergone this transformation and their foundation is solidified, perhaps we can recommend them to study at a top research institution overseas.
"There, they can access more systematic guidance and richer resources, which will enable them to truly become the cornerstone and guardians of your 'Great Harmony' world in the future."
Upon hearing this, Ma Xianhong's eyes lit up even more, and he said excitedly:
"Mr. Jin is absolutely right! If they had a more advanced platform and system to guide them, they would definitely be able to go much further!"
If this succeeds, you and your organization will absolutely deserve the greatest credit!
Only Zhang Yunyuan, when Jin Yangzi uttered words like "overseas research institutions" and "further studies," had a cold sneer flash deep in his eyes.
In his mind, the system's cold notification tone revealed the truth:
Name: Jin Yangzi
[Level of Extraordinary Person: Half-Step Innate]
[Cultivation Technique: Immortal Pivot Creation (Mastery)]
[Note: An outer guard of the Kunlun Immortal Realm, skilled in bewitching and weapon crafting. Their true purpose is to select and capture promising young talents from this world, converting them into low-level immortal soldiers or expendable resources for sect cultivation.]
"The Immortal Refining Sect... what a 'top research institution'."
Zhang Yunyuan sneered inwardly, "Ma Xianhong, Ma Xianhong, the 'new blood' you cherish is nothing more than a lamb to the slaughter and excellent fuel in the eyes of others."
Jin Yangzi seemed to sense a subtle feeling and glanced casually at Zhang Yunyuan (Li Fei), who was standing quietly to the side. But seeing that he was in a normal mood, she didn't pay much attention to him.
He gave Ma Xianhong his final instructions:
"Time is tight; the initial safe conversion must be completed within seven days."
I will personally come to pick up the first batch of 'candidates' when the time comes.
After saying this, he nodded slightly to everyone, turned around and walked away unhurriedly, his figure disappearing into the shadows of the passage as if he had never been there.
Ma Xianhong was still immersed in the excitement of his ideal being realized.
Zhuge Qing and Wang Ye exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of suspicion in each other's eyes.
The appearance of this "Mr. Jin" was too sudden. His words sounded perfect, but they always seemed a bit "too idealistic" and unreal.
The help he provided and the return he wanted seemed disproportionate.
Zhang Yunyuan silently observed everything.
Jin Yangzi's seduction, Ma Xianhong's fanaticism, Wang Ye and the others' doubts...
All of this has made the situation in Biyou Village even more complicated and dangerous.
Chapter 213 Overseas Institutions
Jin Yangzi's arrival and departure were like a sudden gust of wind, ruffling the calm surface of the water beneath Biyou Village.
The promises he left behind—regarding "top overseas institutions" and "long-term support"—greatly encouraged Ma Xianhong, whose face beamed with the excited glow of his ideals about to become reality.
He turned to Zhuge Qing and Wang Ye, his enthusiasm undiminished, even more so than before:
"You two saw it, didn't you?"
With the resource support behind Mr. Jin, our ideals are by no means empty talk!
"Come on, let's continue. We must overcome this final hurdle within seven days!"
Zhuge Qing still wore that shrewd, fox-like smile, echoing Ma Xianhong's words:
"Village Chief Ma, you're too kind."
He walked to the cultivation furnace, stretched out his hand, and gently ran his fingertips across the cold metal furnace wall, feeling the immense energy contained in the intricate runes on it.
"To be honest, I'm more interested in this divine furnace than in anything else right now."
His eyes gleamed with the undisguised fervor and obsession of a sorcerer.
"The structure of these runes is simply divine!"
It seems to have completely broken free from the conventions of all contemporary talisman schools, yet it also subtly aligns with some higher-level principles of the universe.
Village Chief Ma, based on this skill alone, your mastery of weapon crafting and formations is probably already unparalleled in the world!
These heartfelt praises filled Ma Xianhong with a sense of pride that belongs to a creator.
"Brother Zhuge, you flatter me."
He led Zhuge Qing and began to explain in detail the various parts of the cultivation furnace. The two soon began a heated discussion about the details of a certain formation, as if they had met too late in life.
Wang Ye, on the other hand, remained as lazy as ever, following behind the two of them and listening half-heartedly.
His gaze had already shifted from the magnificent exterior of the cultivation furnace to the crystal pipes that connected to the furnace body, resembling the blood vessels of a giant beast.
And above the colorful liquid energy flowing slowly in the pipes.
He didn't analyze the structure of the runes like Zhuge Qing did, nor did he marvel at the magnificence of this creation.
He simply closed his eyes slowly.
The Qimen Dunjia divination system operates quietly.