Chapter 628
Whether it was discussing the Dao or reforming the Jiushan Sect's system, it was ultimately more for himself.
The Zao Hua Yu Tie had evolved, now possessing the ability to search and even summarize and categorize information. In the future, as Zheng Fa's strength grew, incorporating various artificial intelligence algorithms would not be a difficult task.
However, artificial intelligence is not flawless, nor is it omnipotent.
This thing requires data—massive amounts of high-quality data—to function effectively.
The gossip within the Jiushan Forum was utterly useless.
Moreover, the nature of Xuanwei cultivators is to keep knowledge close to their chests, with much of it circulating only within small circles.
If Zheng Fa wanted quality data, he could only encourage academic exchanges, elevate the status of researchers, and thus change the atmosphere of the Jiushan realm.
The more papers presented in discussions, the richer the results in journals, the more data the Zao Hua Yu Tie could use for deductions, and the more powerful this life-bound treasure would become.
Compared to this matter, any amount of good deeds seemed trivial.
Zheng Fa gazed at the Zao Hua Yu Tie above him, secretly anticipating:
Perhaps by that time, this treasure of mine would finally be worthy of its name.
Everyone was deep in thought about the changes Zheng Fa's three applications would bring to the Jiushan realm, but Uncle Pang suddenly asked:
"Can discussing the Dao make Tongjian popular throughout the Xuanwei realm? If I understood Zheng Fa correctly, outsiders can't use these three applications from the Jiushan Forum, right?"
Madam Xuanhua glanced at Zheng Fa when she heard his question and replied, "Of course not. These three applications might only change the Jiushan realm. The other three applications, however, can transform the entire Xuanwei!"
A look of pride, almost as if she were basking in reflected glory, crossed Madam Xuanhua's face.
Such a bold claim piqued not only Uncle Pang's curiosity but also that of the others.
They looked at the light screen in the hall, all speculating about what the other three applications could be.
Madam Xuanhua was not one to boast without reason, nor was she lacking in insight.
As the foremost artifact refiner in Jiushan, she had crafted countless treasures in the past.
For her to praise Tongjian so highly, even to the point of seeming excessive, was unusual.
Everyone knew she was merely the creator of Tongjian, yet her face radiated genuine pride.
How could they not be curious?
"Why don't you explain it, Xuanhua?" Zheng Fa suggested with a smile.
"Me?" Madam Xuanhua looked surprised, almost anxious.
"Many of the ideas behind Tongjian were refined by you. Without you, there would be no such artifact."
Seeing her astonishment, Zheng Fa chuckled.
A hint of blush crept onto Madam Xuanhua's face, as if she were overwhelmed with excitement, leaving everyone else momentarily speechless.
What exactly were these three applications?
What could make Madam Xuanhua, a Yuan Ying cultivator, lose her composure like this?
Seeing Zheng Fa nodding at her, as if affirming her, Madam Xuanhua took a deep breath, met the gazes of the crowd, and solemnly explained:
"I've been refining artifacts for thousands of years, and I've crafted over a thousand treasures."
"But I know my talent is actually mediocre; I won't leave much of a legacy in the field of artifact refinement."
"My husband once said I had too much craftsmanship but lacked spirit. He was right, and I've come to accept it."
Madam Xuanhua's fingers gently traced the patterns on the surface of Tongjian, her expression a mix of nostalgia and reluctance.
She looked up at the light screen and suddenly smiled:
"But now I can be certain that because of Tongjian, even in a hundred thousand or a million years, cultivators will remember the name Xuanhua."
Her expression stunned everyone in the hall; each person could read a single phrase in her eyes:
To hear the Dao in the morning is worth dying in the evening.
Zheng Fa looked at Madam Xuanhua, a smile in his eyes—though smartphones are commonplace in modern times, it doesn't mean their technology is any less impressive.
The principles behind the new Tongjian, modeled after smartphones, were enough to leave even a master artifact refiner like Madam Xuanhua speechless, even to the point of feeling fulfilled.
Madam Xuanhua pointed at the fourth application and tapped it, explaining:
"This one, the sect leader calls it Lingxin."
"Lingxin? What's it for?" Uncle Pang asked.
"This is for cultivators to communicate with each other."
"Communicate with each other?" Uncle Pang paused, confused. "Isn't that just a messaging talisman?"
"No, Zheng Fa calls it real-time communication." Madam Xuanhua shook her head vigorously, as if she felt Uncle Pang was underestimating this application.
"Real-time?" Uncle Pang was a bit dazed.
Zheng Fa smiled and opened the contact list for Lingxin, tapping on Uncle Pang's avatar.
Then, Zheng Fa's avatar popped up on Uncle Pang's Tongjian.
"This is..." Uncle Pang understood instinctively and tapped on Zheng Fa's avatar.
Suddenly, the light on the Tongjian shifted, and the scene in the side hall was vividly displayed.
Zheng Fa stood in the image, smiling up at him.
Uncle Pang was momentarily stunned, then shouted:
"Isn't this just like meeting face to face?"
As soon as he spoke, he heard an identical exclamation from above. Looking up, he saw his own round face filling the entire light screen, his nostrils facing the crowd as he exclaimed in surprise.
"...Ahem."
Uncle Pang cleared his throat, adjusted his angle, and flashed a calm and refined smile at everyone.
"This Lingxin is not only faster than a messaging talisman but also easier to use. You can even communicate with multiple people at once," Madam Xuanhua said with a proud smile.
"With Lingxin, messaging talismans are a thing of the past, with no place left for them!"
The messaging talisman could be considered the foremost spiritual talisman in Xuanwei.
Almost every cultivator relied on it.
Yet even Senior Sister Zhang had to admit that just the Lingxin application had effectively pronounced the death of the messaging talisman.
Not only was Lingxin faster, but it also allowed for group conversations, far surpassing the messaging talisman in functionality.
Moreover, this application was simple to operate, requiring no talisman drawing—so easy that even a fool could use it.
Madam Xuanhua's assertion that cultivators would be unable to live without Tongjian in the future was no empty boast.
The people in the hall, though they may not have seen a smartphone, were no fools; they quickly grasped the myriad uses of Lingxin.
Xiao Yuying glanced at the Lingxin interface, her eyes shimmering. She looked at Zheng Fa and suddenly said, "Just this one artifact alone could probably bring an endless stream of spirit stones to the Jiushan realm, right?"
Upon hearing this, Uncle Pang was momentarily stunned, then nearly jumped for joy.
"Exactly! This application is so convenient and useful; won't everyone want one in the future? Since only we in the Jiushan realm can create Tongjian, isn't that a unique business opportunity? How could our Jiushan Sect ever lack spirit stones?"
His mouth stretched into a wide grin, his expression dreamy, as if he could see mountains of spirit stones piled up before him.
Madam Xuanhua laughed, "Real Master Pang, is that all you think is enough?"
"Huh? Isn't that enough?" Uncle Pang was taken aback, only to hear Madam Xuanhua continue, "The profits won't just come from Tongjian itself."
"What else is there?"
"There's also the applications."
"Do you have to pay to use Lingxin?"
"The sect leader said Lingxin is a basic application, and everyone buys it for its functionality, so it won't cost anything. But the other two applications are different."
Uncle Pang's eyes shifted to the last two applications.
"These two applications are Jiushan Mall and Jiushan Entertainment."
"These are the real treasures that can bring endless spirit stones to the Jiushan Sect."
"The sect leader's idea of making money through applications is truly brilliant! It's definitely a major innovation in Xuanwei!"
Madam Xuanhua's tone was incredibly gentle, her gaze toward Tongjian filled with the affection one might reserve for a lifelong love.
Seeing Madam Xuanhua's expression, Zheng Fa felt a strange sensation:
A treasure-loving artifact refiner, upon encountering a device that could generate income effortlessly, was truly destined to fall in love at first sight.
He had initially thought Madam Xuanhua's excitement and sense of fulfillment stemmed from witnessing the pinnacle of artifact refinement.
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