Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 1219 - 539: Supreme Selection, Underworld Development Part 2

Chapter 1219: Chapter 539: Supreme Selection, Underworld Development Part 2

Basically, all interests have been taken into account.

The Nine Nether Emperor contemplated for a while before raising his head, looking at the three with the Heavenly Emperor Body, and asked, "Where do you intend to take me?"

The Heavenly Emperor Body laughed, slightly embarrassed, and said, "As expected, we cannot hide it from the Emperor."

He looked at Zhang, who said, "As the Emperor is now a part of the Immortal Court, there are things we cannot keep from you."

"Our Jiushan Sect is currently short on funds."

The Nine Nether Emperor thought for a moment and understood the reason, shaking his head, "Your Jiushan Sect indeed has too many disciples."

More than six hundred thousand disciples, unprecedented in the entirety of Xuanwei.

More importantly, these disciples cultivate at an astonishing speed—take Gu Chang for instance. He is inherently intelligent and relatively indifferent by nature. After resolving his Spirit Root issue, his cultivation advanced rapidly, no less than Zheng Fa in his time.

"In the past, it was fine; we had sea trade routes, and resources from the Supreme Dao and the Turquoise Pool," Zhang said helplessly. "But now, with the dramatic change in the situation, our Jiushan Sect’s income has started to plummet."

"...What about reducing the number of disciples?"

The Nine Nether Emperor frowned slightly and asked.

Zhang was silent for a moment before saying, "That does not align with the desires of my junior... besides, I am unwilling."

"Why?"

"My junior’s cultivation requires support... the more Jiushan disciples, the faster my junior cultivates."

The Nine Nether Emperor looked at Zhang, seemingly reminded of someone else, his expression softened a bit and he asked, "So you sought me out?"

"Yes, we hope the Emperor will allow us to develop the Underworld."

If it were in the past, when the Nine Nether Emperor was not considered one of Jiushan Sect, Zhang would not have been so direct.

But now it’s different.

The Nine Nether Emperor is now the Supreme Elder of Jiushan Sect and the Head of the Supervision Institute, hence it’s even more imperative to be forthright.

The Nine Nether Emperor listened and laughed, saying, "It’s not that I’m unwilling, but the Underworld really has nothing of value."

Zhang was taken aback and looked at the Heavenly Emperor Body, who also frowned.

Jiushan Sect’s finances are indeed problematic, hence the sect has already set sights on the Northern Continent.

However, it’s not that the Immortal Court has no untapped soil.

The first would be the newly occupied North Sea, the second is Haori Mountain, and the third, which they harbor the greatest expectations for, is the Underworld.

The Underworld is extremely peculiar, connecting to all heavens, and its area is continually expanding, almost like a virgin territory.

The Heavenly Emperor Body looked at Yan Changge, who nodded wryly with some frustration: "Sect Leader, you have been to the Underworld, do you still remember the situation within?"

The Heavenly Emperor Body frowned, hesitating as he said, "I found that while the Underworld is not suitable for Human Clan habitation, the Spiritual Energy is still ample."

"There is indeed Spiritual Energy." Yan Changge shook his head, "But no spiritual materials."

"No spiritual materials?"

"There are no spiritual materials, Spirit Grass, or spirit beasts," Yan Changge said with helplessness, "No resources that can aid cultivation. With the increasing number of ghosts, we in the Underworld are simply toiling in poverty. Even now, the Emperor’s true form is in charge of controlling the cycle of reincarnation, unable to rest for a day..."

"This..."

Seeing Yan Changge’s weary face and the fatigue of a beast of burden, the Heavenly Emperor Body had to believe that the Underworld’s situation is indeed quite dire now.

It is understandable, of course—the Nine Nether Emperor leveraged the Underworld to ascend to Taiyi Golden Immortal and is now repaying his dues.

The Nine Nether Emperor spoke, "If you don’t believe me, you can send someone to take a look."

"It’s not that we don’t believe the Emperor... It’s just that we never expected the Underworld to be in such a state." The Heavenly Emperor Body shook his head, glanced again at Zhang, and after thinking for a long time, nonetheless insisted, "Of course, we still hope the Emperor can allow Jiushan disciples to explore."

"Certainly."

The Nine Nether Emperor was generous, or perhaps indifferent, seemingly not very hopeful.

Since the Nine Nether Emperor agreed, the Heavenly Emperor Body shifted the topic, smiling at the Nine Nether Emperor: "Emperor has just arrived at Jiushan Sect; how about a tour with me?"

The Nine Nether Emperor was also quite interested in the current state of Jiushan Sect and followed the Heavenly Emperor Body out.

The first place they visited was the Heavenly Craft Pavilion.

"The Emperor must know, our Jiushan Sect’s most refined skill is the Artifact Refining Method."

The Nine Nether Emperor nodded, looking at the Heavenly Craft Pavilion.

The Heavenly Craft Pavilion now occupies seven Floating Islands, its scale massive, with workshops, laboratories, and design rooms arranged in close succession.

"Is that... the Immortal Slaying Sword?"

"Yes, we are working on improving the Immortal Slaying Sword to enhance the power of the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation."

The Nine Nether Emperor pursed his lips, seemingly reminded of the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation of Jiushan Sect that could slay Golden Immortals, his expression rather serious.

Along with this, he felt much more respect for the Heavenly Craft Pavilion.

"Heavenly Craft Pavilion has several primary projects."

Lady Xuanhua introduced.

"The improvement of the Four Immortal Slaying Swords, which the Emperor has just seen."

The Nine Nether Emperor nodded.

"The second is the design and production of a new Sun-shooting Divine Bow."

"Sun-shooting Divine Bow?"

"Yes, after the last engagement of the Sun-shooting Army, we have gathered many new ideas for further improving the Sun-shooting Divine Bow. The next generation of the Sun-shooting Divine Bow should reduce consumption by thirty percent."

The Nine Nether Emperor was taken aback: "Thirty percent?"

"Yes."

After a brief silence, the Nine Nether Emperor expressed his admiration: "Not only is the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation in your hands more powerful, but the Sun-shooting Divine Bow also shines brightly. And now you can take it even further? Your Heavenly Craft Pavilion is truly remarkable."

His gaze towards Lady Xuanhua became significantly more respectful.

Lady Xuanhua chuckled softly, glancing at the Heavenly Emperor Body, seeing he showed no intention of stopping her, she continued: "Besides these two improvement projects, we have two other major projects."