Chapter 1371: Chapter 848: Vice President Zhang! You’re Finally Back!
Xiao Yunhe frowned slightly, looked at the other party, and said, "Su Peak Master, this is an internal affair of our committee. I wonder what advice you have by coming here?"
Su Lingyou responded casually, "I’m an acquaintance of Zhang Yu. Is there a problem if I come to see him?"
Xiao Yunhe’s gaze moved between Su Lingyou and Zhang Yu, suspecting that Zhang Yu had brought Su Lingyou here to counterbalance him.
At the same time, a thick sense of doubt rose in his heart: "What exactly is the relationship between Zhang Yu and Su Lingyou? Since when did they become allies? Weren’t they supposed to be adversaries before?"
At that moment, several projections appeared, and unexpectedly, journalists from different platforms were present. Seeing Zhang Yu, their eyes brightened, and they quickly began questioning him.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Yunhe immediately intervened, "Who allowed you to come here for interviews?"
Zhang Yu, however, said, "President, this is my office space, and I was the one who invited them over."
At the same time, more projections kept appearing. Among them were not only journalists but also Vice Presidents Xie Lanyin and Xie Xue, along with others.
Seeing Zhang Yu looking unscathed, Xie Lanyin’s heart clouded over: "He’s still not dead?"
Beyond that, all levels of sect affairs officers under Zhang Yu were also present one by one.
Cultivators like Tu Mu, a Divinity Transformation Cultivator, gathered in front of Zhang Yu, fearing that they hadn’t made their presence known to him.
Tu Mu said, "Vice President Zhang! It’s great that you’re okay! I was so worried!"
Even cultivators from the Ghost Faith Department rushed to see Zhang Yu.
Lu Hengzhang stood at the furthest edge, and after confirming that Zhang Yu was indeed alive, he grew anxious: "Alive? How can he still be alive? Could this Immortal Inheritance help Zhang Yu withstand even a cataclysm?"
"Did this boy discover anything?"
As the projections at the scene grew around Zhang Yu, Xiao Yunhe felt the situation slipping out of his control.
As Xiao Yunhe pondered his next move, he suddenly heard ethereal celestial music, and the scene’s lights and shadows swiftly changed, as if everyone was forcibly pulled into an Immortal Palace from the office.
In this majestic Immortal Palace, clouds formed the stairs, the sun and moon served as lamps, and numerous jade-like structures reached from heaven to earth, displaying boundless immortal grandeur.
"A Spirit Realm Cave Mansion? No, it’s the Law Realm, with a powerful figure from the Wanfa Sect temporarily projecting it here."
Feeling the awe-inspiring sight before him, Xiao Yunhe was taken aback, seeing countless immortal coins burning amidst this grandeur.
Closely examining it, he also noticed glimpses of the Old Graveyard beneath this Immortal Palace.
Xiao Yunhe understood that this was the temporary projection of the Law Realm by the Wanfa Sect. Presumably, to those at the Old Graveyard, it seemed as if an Immortal Palace descended from heaven, forcibly carving out a space in the small realm of the graveyard.
At the same time, at the highest point of the Immortal Palace, a pair of eyes slowly lowered, gazing toward Zhang Yu’s position.
"Zhang Yu, for saving the small realm and your merit in mending the heavens, by the order of the sect, I bring you and your subordinate cultivators a conferment of rewards."
This voice, seemingly coming from the ninth heaven, spread throughout the Old Graveyard in an instant, causing countless disturbances.
Zhang Yu thought to himself, "So the official recognition is coming now?"
Simultaneously, the crowd at the scene looked up, seeing a figure step forward, reaching Zhang Yu in a single stride.
Recognizing the man’s identity, Xiao Yunhe was internally shocked: "Wanfa Sect, Level 10 Sect Affairs Officer, Ascension Stage Cultivator... Fa Liuyuan."
On the other side, Lu Hengzhang, a fellow member of the Wanfa Sect, was even more shaken.
He knew that this cultivator named Fa Liuyuan was the top figure below a Reformist Immortal in the Wanfa Sect and one of the seed contenders for the next Ascension selection.
Lu Hengzhang perceived this visit as a significant signal: "The Reformist faction’s high leadership... It seems they intend to bet heavily on Zhang Yu. It’s also likely... this move aims to counteract the Innate Daoist Inheritance."
The cultivator named Fa Liuyuan, appearing youthful, smiled gently at Zhang Yu. With a slight point of his finger, numbers began to flash above Zhang Yu’s head.
At this moment, under everyone’s gaze, Zhang Yu’s account instantaneously increased by 1 million Immortal Coins and 10,000 Taoist Merit points.
"These 1 million Immortal Coins and 10,000 Taoist Merits are awards allocated to you by the Ten Thousand Laws Hall, honoring your diligent service in your position as Vice President of the committee."
"Furthermore, for your meritorious service in saving the lives in the small realm, mending the heavens, the Ten Thousand Laws Hall has specially recorded an Upper Merit for you and bestowed a Death Exemption Token."
Seen as celestial light descended, it eventually condensed above Zhang Yu’s head into the four characters, "Ten Thousand Cities Peace."
Zhang Yu understood that this was the Wanfa Sect’s merit system, divided into Miracle Merit, Upper Merit, and Secondary Merits, across three tiers.
Those endowed with an Upper Merit would receive a customized title like "Ten Thousand Cities Peace," allowing them a 10% discount on most things within the sect while bearing this title.
Besides, with this Upper Merit, it was inevitable for Zhang Yu to be promoted from the Fourth Level to the Fifth Level in the next assessment.
Zhang Yu mused internally, "Indeed, without needing the Immortal Emperor’s reward, following the normal procedures, along with the Reform Faction’s support... it is enough for my subsequent promotion."
Next, following a thunderous boom, in the eyes of many envious onlookers, another golden pillar of light descended from the sky, landing on Zhang Yu’s head.
Fa Liuyuan introduced, "With this Death Exemption Token, as long as you haven’t become an Immortal... by invoking the Law Realm’s power after death, it is enough to resurrect you, allowing you to live another life."
Zhang Yu, shocked at first, then rejoiced internally, "Is this considered... a reincarnation token?"
As he spoke, Fa Liuyuan patted Zhang Yu’s shoulder, saying, "The Sect Leader and the Hall Masters of the Ten Thousand Laws Hall all hold you in high regard."
"We all appreciate your words for bringing peace to the Ten Thousand Cities."
"The sect has already called upon each hall and department to collectively learn from the spirit of Zhang Yu, an excellent Sect Affairs Officer like you, willing to sacrifice your life for sect assets, should not be reborn so soon."
Immediately, Fa Liuyuan once again swept his hand over Zhang Yu’s head, revealing lines of text.
After the recent awards, atop Zhang Yu’s head, in addition to the original title of Vice President of the Management Committee, there were now the Upper Merit title "Ten Thousand Cities Peace" and the title of one-time "Death Exemption Token."
At this moment, with Fa Liuyuan’s light stroke, two more lines of positions emerged.
Fa Liuyuan continued, "The sect has decided to add more responsibilities to you. In addition to being the Vice President of the committee, you will also be both the Minister of Netherworld Properties and the General Manager of Youhu Company, overseeing all Soul Cultivation matters at the Old Graveyard on behalf of our sect."
"These are newly established departments and companies by the sect to invest in the Old Graveyard, and they’re now entrusted to you."
Speaking, Fa Liuyuan smiled slightly, saying, "I’ve heard you’re a graduate of the Civil Engineering Department at Wanfa University?"
Zhang Yu was slightly taken aback and nodded, "Yes."
Fa Liuyuan smiled, "I was one of the founders of the Civil Engineering Department at Wanfa University back then. Now, seeing it produce an outstanding disciple like you, my efforts were not in vain."
Feeling Zhang Yu’s surprised and unexpected gaze, Fa Liuyuan continued, "I hope you continue to manifest your civil engineering spirit in constructing Kunxu and safeguarding sect assets."
"From now on, the weight of the Old Graveyard, including the development of our sect’s Soul Cultivator industry, rests on your shoulders."
The numerous cultivators nearby listened to Fa Liuyuan’s words, analyzing them swiftly in their minds, speculating on the meanings behind his words and the Wanfa Sect’s high-level plans.
At this moment, Fa Liuyuan turned to face the crowd.
Xiao Yunhe bowed his body, being one of the two highest-ranking and most advanced Tribulation Crossing Cultivators present in terms of both position and cultivation level, pondering how to communicate with him.
"Heavenly Monarch Fa..."
Yet Fa Liuyuan ignored him and instead directly skipped over to look at the cultivators in the back row.
"Little Guangzi, I didn’t expect to see you in the Upper Realm."
Gao Chongguang’s body trembled, raising his head in disbelief at the other party, saying, "Ancestral Master, you... still remember me?"
