I have Immortality In The Cultivation World

The title of nobility had no real power, yet it remained an extremely prestigious identity.

Especially in the old money circle, even if you were down to your last few hundred million, holding a noble title still placed you above the rest.

Those who wielded real power within the cabinet had terms lasting only five years, but the status of a noble could be maintained for life and inherited by future generations.

Professor Hong, as a top expert in the Great Zhou, trusted by the cabinet to oversee Laboratory Zero, had reached a state where he was indifferent to status and wealth, but he had children and kin.

"Your servant will certainly work to the bone to research and produce a qualified Elixir Zero before a large-scale outbreak of ghostly entities."

"I’ve heard that Professor Hong’s grandson is managing a medical business, I’ll personally instruct on this upon my return."

Zhu Jin’s voice was gentle and kind as he spoke to the other accompanying individuals, "The Royal Family’s enterprises span all 360 trades. If any of your families wish to start a business, speak directly to me or to one of my two sons."

"The Royal Family will offer strong support, and even if one does not wish to start a business, they can take on several positions in the conglomerate."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The crowd bowed their thanks. As the number one family in the Nine Continents, the Zhu clan of the Royal Family had gained the greatest benefit during the early expansion of machinery, accumulating wealth over three hundred years that was difficult to quantify.

After the tour concluded, and as they made their way back by the same route, they again saw the bizarrely shaped fierce beasts.

As Zhu Jin sensed the violent and ferocious aura, he cautioned, "Professor Hong, please ensure the security of the laboratory; these test subjects absolutely must not get out."

The monsters spawned by Elixir Zero did not become more intelligent; in fact, their excessive agitation made them seem dull-witted.

Furthermore, they lacked any infectious or contagious traits, so even if wild beasts consumed the flesh and blood of fierce beasts, it would produce no effect, and in theory, it should not trigger a widespread mutation.

Even so, Zhu Jin still harbored doubts.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, the cabinet has already established strict protocols. Not to mention living fierce beasts, even the remains will be crushed into fertilizer for cultivating plants, in the hopes of growing the legendary Spirit Rice," said Professor Hong.

He continued, "At the same time, the Imperial Court’s weapons of destruction are always on standby." n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Very good."

All of a sudden, Zhu Jin felt a strange sensation, as if someone were spying on him. He casually looked around but saw no one besides the laboratory personnel and the strange fierce beasts.

"Could I have misperceived?"

Meanwhile.

In one of the glass rooms, Test Subject 1827 was bowing its head to avoid being seen.

It deliberately emitted a shrill squeal and thumped its arms on the ground, drool dribbling from its mouth, indistinguishable from the other fierce beasts.

Originally just an ordinary monkey, Test Subject 1827 developed six ears after being injected with Elixir Zero and, at the same time, myriad fragments of memory began infiltrating its mind from its bloodline.

The bloodline inheritance granted the six-eared monkey intelligence and awakened within it the cultivation techniques and secret arts of the monster race.

Among them was an exceptional Escape Skill, which would easily allow it to flee the laboratory; however, the six-eared creature continued to pretend to be a fierce beast, remaining in the glass room.

The six ears that had grown due to bloodline reversion could easily hear sounds within a dozen miles, encompassing the entire laboratory. All the conversations of the laboratory personnel were clearly heard by it.

Test Subject 1827’s goal was precisely the method of creating Elixir Zero.

"For the human race to rule over the Nine Continents, and for the monster race to rise up, Elixir Zero is essential..."

The ancestral memories mentioned the blood feud and rivalry between the human and monster races, and the once naive monkey was now transformed by these ancestral memories into a true member of the monster race.

…

The Xu family.

The living room.

The family members of the Xu household gathered together, reporting to Zhou Yi on the progress of establishing a sect.

"Father, the external website for the One Qi Sect has been set up, all according to your design."

Xu Ce held a tablet and demonstrated, "After logging into the website, first register your identity, and then record a video as per the oath of the Dao. Once it’s approved, you can download cultivation manuals and scriptures."

Zhou Yi clicked to take notes on the tablet. The functions were simple yet crude, and he nodded in satisfaction.

"Starting from tomorrow, begin promoting the observation of our sect, not just in the Great Zhou but synchronously across the other eight continents."

"Father, will this draw concern from the authorities..."

Xu Ce voiced his worry, "The Imperial Court issued a prohibition of violence order a hundred years ago. Any martial arts school with a lineage must receive Imperial Court approval to take in disciples, otherwise it is an illegal private teaching."

Zhou Yi’s gaze turned to his side and said, "Regarding the Imperial Court, you two go and notify them."

"As you command, Master!"

Xiao Ran and Li Chao bowed to take their orders. The former had already transitioned from student to disciple, while the latter, lacking a Spirit Root, joined the Qi Sect to continue practicing martial arts.

In the early stages of the world’s revival when the Spiritual Energy was thin, the Qi Sect adapted to the trend of the era. It didn’t merely teach Immortal Techniques; the official website for external disciples also featured martial arts with wider applicability.

"Thank you, fellow disciples."

Xu Ce’s face showed respect, but he sighed inwardly. Counting all the well-known relatives in the Xu family, there was only one with a Four Spirit Root, who became a nominal disciple thanks to the bonds of blood.

Others could only practice martial arts as outer disciples.

Divine fate had descended upon the Xu family, which should have been the source of their rise. Yet, "father" revered the ancient sect laws, favoring Spirit Roots over bloodlines.

"Father, if we promote across the Nine Continents at the same time, the required funding will be quite substantial..."

"This matter is simple."

Zhou Yi waved his hand, and suddenly, more than a dozen large golden orbs appeared in the living room, each with a diameter surpassing three to four feet.

"I used a spell to refine a gold mine. There’s no need to be stingy with money for publicity. We must make sure that everyone across all regions of the Nine Continents knows that the Qi Sect is reopening its gates, to comfort the spirits of our ancestors!"

The "Yuan Ling" persona was one of a Secret Technique gone awry, bereft of the path to longevity, wholly devoted to inheriting the sect.

This way, he would be seen as separate from his true self, and no one would suspect him in the future.

Xu Ce gawked at the large golden orbs, his eyes nearly bulging out. The formidable aspect of cultivation was plainly displayed before him; no wonder the tales always spoke of a divide between immortals and mortals.

"Rest assured, Father, I guarantee that the Qi Sect’s name will resound across the Nine Continents!"

He then ordered a crane to be brought over to move the large golden orbs out of the villa and straight onto a truck heading to the bank to exchange them for money.

Inside the villa.

Xiao Ran dialed up his superior to report the unique way in which the Qi Sect was establishing its sect, conveying it to the Investigation Bureau.

The Investigation Bureau quickly responded. The Director himself spoke with Xiao Ran, first affirming that the Qi Sect was an Orthodox Xuanmen, and additionally indicating that the Bureau would provide certain support, hoping that the sect’s disciples would contribute to the stability of the Nine Continents!

The response was very official, seemingly saying everything while actually committing to nothing.

"Master, will establishing the sect in such a manner through the official website cause the proliferation of our sect’s cultivation techniques?"

Xiao Ran expressed his concern, "Even if the Imperial Court refrains from banning the website’s spread due to respect for Master, there’s still the possibility of people downloading the techniques and practicing them in private, bypassing the sect."

"I only care that the sect’s inheritance continues unbroken. If the Imperial Court’s people practice in private, they naturally share a bond with our sect’s incense," Zhou Yi said. "Moreover, only the first three levels of Qi Refinement are available to external disciples. To learn subsequent techniques one must take a master, otherwise they must switch to a different practice.

With few cultivation techniques in the world that can compare to the Qi Sect’s, who would willingly sever their own foundation?"

Of course, this was the superficial reason. Zhou Yi’s true objective, cloaked behind his persona, was to spread cultivation techniques broadly.

Whether it was spread through the official website or the Imperial Court downloaded the techniques to then distribute under a different label in private, the end goal was the same.

Everyone in the Nine Continents with a Spirit Root should have the chance to practice the Qi Sect’s techniques. When the night of a hundred ghosts arrives, it will surely lessen the casualties. As for those who practice the techniques and commit evil deeds, that has little to do with Zhou Yi. One cannot simply arrest the knife seller if someone commits murder with a knife.

"It seems what I’m selling is not a knife, but a gun?"

Zhou Yi shook his head slightly. Gun or knife, against fierce spirits and ghostly entities, one must have some chance of survival.