Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 315 - 194 Zheng Fa’s Ambition

Chapter 315: Chapter 194 Zheng Fa’s Ambition

Indeed, every old monster that has cultivated into a Nascent Soul cultivator is extraordinary.

To some extent, Elder Yuan has grasped the essence of journalism...

But, that was not Zheng Fa’s original intention.

"Master, there’s no need to deliberately do so," Zheng Fa shook his head and said, "Of course, I do have some comparative thoughts."

"Then..."

"But good is good, bad is bad, seeking truth from facts is best."

Elder Yuan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly understood the confidence in Zheng Fa’s words.

Beside him, Zhang smiled with her lips pursed, her face rippling with laughter, apparently feeling somewhat proud of Zheng Fa.

"Master, what I want is not to wield power within the Jiushan Realm..."

Elder Yuan and the others slowly nodded their heads.

With that said, they could also understand the reasoning behind it.

Elder Yuan had long understood that his disciple was a person with clear goals—

Creating illusions, cultivating a group of ignorant Jiushan disciples, would naturally solidify Zheng Fa’s power.

But what this disciple wanted to pursue was never about the word "power."

"Master, what I want is to cultivate friends, cultivate comrades," Zheng Fa said his thoughts without any concealment, "Making a news report, naturally, is to let everyone know where Jiushan Realm is good and to feel a stronger sense of belonging."

This is something Zheng Fa does not deny.

He wants to promote modern scientific research, but to be honest, this is not something that can be achieved overnight.

Especially in the Xuanwei cultivation world, which has inherited a civilization of several hundred thousand years, there is a massive inertia.

Change is always painful.

Sometimes, a change in thought can be more devastating than death.

Without comparison, if one does not know the advantages of the Jiushan Realm, Jiushan cultivators naturally lack the motivation to change.

Only when everyone feels that, alas, the Jiushan Realm is much better than the Xuanwei Realm,

will more people agree with and accept Zheng Fa’s ideas.

"The Jiushan cultivator in my heart should not be blocked by a single leaf, but should encompass all rivers; they should not blindly believe and follow, but should seek knowledge from all sides."

Science is essentially based on seeking truth from facts.

Propaganda based on lies cannot cultivate the talent Zheng Fa wants.

Zheng Fa has never felt that his ideas for the Jiushan Realm are perfect and flawless.

Even, in Zheng Fa’s view, if his ideal Jiushan Realm is no better than the Xuanwei Realm,

then abandoning his own conception is the scientific thing to do.

"If there are good aspects in the Xuanwei Realm, we ought to learn from them."

Thinking this, Zheng Fa couldn’t help but speak out.

Elder Yuan and the others fell silent, their faces showing signs of contemplation, seemingly digesting Zheng Fa’s words.

Elder Yuan and Master Pang were assigned tasks by Zheng Fa, and they left the grand hall together.

The two of them went their separate ways at Paradise Island. As they were parting, they heard Elder Yuan burst into a hearty laugh, full of pride.

He didn’t speak, yet Master Pang seemed to understand what he meant.

That sour look on his face!

Seeing him like this, Elder Yuan laughed even more joyously, turning his body toward Ten Thousand Immortals Island, ready to produce the first issue of the news.

Master Pang watched him, his chin almost reaching the sky, and rolled his eyes.

"Pah!"

After watching Elder Yuan walk far away, he turned back, looking toward the direction of Heavenly Palace Island, but a faint smile appeared on his face.

...

In the grand hall of Heavenly Palace Island.

Zheng Fa said to Zhang, "Sister, the Jiushan Realm is now relatively stable; I’ll have to entrust you with the affairs of the Affairs Hall."

Although the three Supreme Elders had tasks arranged by Zheng Fa,

Zheng Fa still planned to hand over most of the affairs to Zhang.

This isn’t just about trusting Zhang’s character, it’s also about trusting Zhang’s capabilities.

After all, Master and the others can hardly keep up with Zheng Fa’s line of thinking.

Unlike with Zhang, whose collaboration with him has become increasingly seamless.

Zhang replied, "I’ve been recuperating from my injuries lately, with nothing much to do anyway, so it’s no trouble at all."

"Is it your turn now? Are you preparing for Core Formation?"

Zheng Fa affirmed, "Lately, I’ve been consuming spiritual materials constantly. The fruit from that Fusang tree should be ripe soon."

Although the Divine Sky Thunder Control True Method has been transformed beyond recognition by the Fusang tree, the final step should not have changed much—Harvesting Thunder Fruit.

Thunder Fruit is, in essence, Zheng Fa’s Golden Core.

Of course, the last step doesn’t simply happen naturally; the crux lies in the word ’harvest.’

Harvesting the energy of Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha to nurture a perfect Golden Core!

"The energies of Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha exist in the Jiushan Realm too, and they can also be acquired from the Hundred Immortals Alliance and the Unrivaled Society. But how do you plan to undertake the Core Formation?"

"Out of the twelve Golden Core Methods, only three are the most complete. Which one will you choose?"

Zheng Fa knew which three they were.

One was Zhang’s Dragon and Tiger Nascent Golden Core; once shaped, its power is pure and robust, complementing Zhang’s Primordial Spirit Body like a tiger donning wings.

It seems Master Pang practices the same too.

Then there is his own Master’s Shenxiao Golden Core, a perfect match for the Divine Sky Thunder Control True Method, and the highest inheritance of the Jiushan Sect.

There’s also one that currently no one in the Jiushan Sect has managed to attain; rumor has it that it’s because the corresponding energies of Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha are hard to find.

"Sister Zhang, I’ve thought about this for a long time," Zheng Fa hesitated a bit, "Logically, shaping the Shenxiao Golden Core would suit me best, but... the Fusang tree is a different matter."

The essence of a Golden Core is the generation of corresponding particles.

So here comes the problem—

Although the Shenxiao Golden Core and Fusang wood share compatible attributes, they are not exactly the same.

The particles produced by the Shenxiao Golden Core might not fully satisfy the needs of the Fusang tree.

In other words, with the Fusang tree, it might be very difficult for him to form a pure Shenxiao Golden Core.

Hearing this, Zhang also slightly furrowed her brows.

"Do you mean that if you condense the Shenxiao Golden Core, the effects of the Fusang tree might be diminished?"

Zheng Fa nodded.

"With my accumulation, forming a Shenxiao Golden Core would naturally be powerful," Zheng Fa was confident about this.

Not to mention, he had consumed far more Thunder-related spiritual materials than others.

"It’s just... I’m afraid that might not be the most suitable path for me."

Thinking about all the resources the Fusang tree had consumed, Zheng Fa was reluctant to have a Golden Core that did not match it.

The most suitable (×)

All of it together (√)

"Forming a Golden Core without regrets... it indeed should be approached with caution," Zhang gently nodded and then frowned, "What do you plan to do?"

"This is where the ’Golden Core Project’ comes into play."

Zheng Fa spoke frankly.

Zhang was enlightened, "Do you intend to create your own Golden Core method?"

"No, what I plan to create is a method that can generate Golden Core methods."

"..."

Zhang looked at Zheng Fa, blinking with her mouth slightly open, her expression stunned.

Such an expression on her aloof face actually made her appear extremely adorable.

She looked towards University Island and suddenly said, "So you’ve left this huge open space for this reason?"

"Yes, I’m waiting for the disciples from the Hundred Immortals Alliance to come over, especially the cultivators skilled in Artifact Refining and Alchemy."

The Golden Core Project’s experimentation cannot go on without these two crafts.

...

Over a month later, a portal in the Jiushan Realm opened wide, and a flying shuttle entered.

On board the shuttle, dozens of disciples from the Hundred Immortals Alliance gazed at the Heavenly Palace before them, their eyes filled with confusion.