Chapter 1469 - 878: Zhang Yu Trends, True Immortal Descends

Le Mulan knew that in order to further enhance the frozen magic power within her, the pharmaceutical company had been continuously investing in her. Her current Nascent Soul Realm was not the limit, and in the future, they even planned to obtain a Divinity Transformation Certificate for her, pushing her to the Divinity Transformation Realm.

"I wonder how Zhang Yu and the others have been lately?"

Due to the confidentiality agreement she signed, after entering the laboratory, Le Mulan rarely had the opportunity to learn about the outside world, and most of the time, she was unable to connect to the external Spirit Realm or Law Realm.

Whenever she communicated with the outside world, there were not only time constraints but also monitoring.

This was also why she had politely declined Zhang Yu’s invitation last time and had not engaged in much communication with him since.

Just then, an immense pressure descended from the sky—it was the projection of Yue Qinglan, the one presiding over the experiment.

However, today, she looked even colder than usual.

After today’s experiment was completed, when Le Mulan made a request to contact the outside world, Yue Qinglan refused.

Yue Qinglan glanced at the public information in the Law Realm about the Miracle Merit recipients.

She knew that during Le Mulan’s previous connections with the external Spirit Realm, she had contact with Zhang Yu.

She had also looked into related intel, knowing that they had a close relationship in the Lower Realm.

"If Le Mulan learned about Zhang Yu’s recent situation, especially about being awarded the Miracle Merit, there’s no guarantee she wouldn’t develop ulterior motives."

To prevent complications in the longevity project, Yue Qinglan planned to completely block all news from Le Mulan for the next year, especially anything related to Zhang Yu.

Yue Qinglan began speaking, "The longevity project is of great importance, and it has even received a nomination for the Heavenly Derivation Award. You have no idea how many people are watching you."

"If you contact the outside world now, what if you leak some confidential information? At that time, according to the compensation terms, even if you go bankrupt, you won’t be able to afford it."

She first scared Le Mulan a bit, then gently patted her head and coaxed, "Mu Lan, have any projects you worked on before been as big as this one?"

Looking at the female cultivator in front of her, who was far above her in status and had a deep background, Le Mulan shook her head, "N-no."

Yue Qinglan smiled slightly, confidently saying, "Let’s speed things up a bit, aim to finish this project within a year."

Le Mulan said, "That’s... too fast, isn’t it? What if something goes wrong?"

Yue Qinglan: "With me here, what are you afraid of?"

"Just bear with it; a year will pass quickly. By then, I’ll have your Divinity Transformation Certificate ready for you, and you can contact whoever you want."

Upon hearing the words "Divinity Transformation Certificate," Le Mulan’s desire for the Immortal Dao Peak overshadowed everything, and she slowly nodded, saying, "I understand."

Seeing Le Mulan’s obedient demeanor, Yue Qinglan also smiled slightly.

She thought to herself, "Hmph, after a year... By then, even if I chase you away, you won’t want to leave such a big project and would kneel down begging me to let you stay."

Yue Qinglan said, "Rest assured, the longevity technology developed with your internal mana as the material is certain to shine in the pharmaceutical industry, perhaps utterly transforming the entire Kunxu’s landscape."

"As long as you cooperate obediently, I will do everything in my power to elevate your cultivation continuously over the next year."

"Following me is your best path forward."

Le Mulan nodded slightly at her words, thinking to herself, "If I can break through to the Divinity Transformation here, and gain a voice in the longevity project and influence within the pharmaceutical company... On the path of the Immortal Way, I can climb higher and further. It would also be a significant help to Zhang Yu in the future, wouldn’t it?"

Seeing Le Mulan obediently leave after being pacified, Yue Qinglan’s face immediately darkened.

Her gaze returned to the Miracle Merit announcement featuring Zhang Yu, and intense hostility arose in her heart.

"My miracle merit... just vanished like that, snatched away by this inferior being."

Yue Qinglan knew that if she obtained this miracle merit, combined with the influence of the longevity project, she would inevitably receive extensive support when establishing the Third Generation Law next year, allowing her to control a wider influence and a more powerful law with great freedom.

Especially since next year marks the official start of the Third Generation Law’s operation.

Being among the first creators of the Third Generation Law signifies having more legislative space and freedom—a competitive edge hard for successors to catch up to.

But without obtaining this season’s miracle merit, she would have to wait three more years for the next one.

Could Yue Qinglan wait three more years to get the miracle merit and then establish the Third Generation Law?

"I can’t wait; I absolutely cannot miss the opportunity to be among the first creators of the Third Generation Law."

Yue Qinglan thought to herself, "I can only think of ways to make up for it in the coming year."

"And this Zhang Yu, having only broken through to Divinity Transformation just over a year ago, what use is the miracle merit? There’s no time to participate in... the creation of the first series of Third Generation Laws next year—it’s such a waste of that miracle merit."

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With the end of the seven-day public notice period, Zhang Yu’s popularity continued to climb.

Not only did Zhang Yu’s personal social media account see a surge in followers, but even Feng Tingting, who specialized in live-streaming Zhang Yu and, under his guidance, revealed various tidbits, also gained many followers.

On this day, the sky was filled with celestial light and clouds, covering the sky above the Old Graveyard. Amidst the welcoming of countless cultivators and surrounded by numerous auspicious beasts, divine generals, and celestial light, a supremely noble figure seemed to descend step by step from the nine heavens, arriving within the Old Graveyard.