Chapter 732
Jiao Wuji slowly lowered his head, gazing at his half-human, half-dragon form, as if it were a haphazardly assembled body. He then looked up and asked, “Master, are you saying this is how I look?”
(End of this chapter)
**Chapter 501: The Dragon Fishing Plan, Underwater Dragon Palace**
“Use our technology to resurrect the ancient dragon race?”
Upon hearing Zheng Fa’s idea, Jiao Wuji wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and let out a sigh of relief.
“Yeah, I heard from Fairy Xiao that the Shuyu Dragon Lord has a few dragon eggs in her possession.”
In plain terms, Zheng Fa wanted to see if he could use genetic technology to clone the ancient dragon race from those dragon eggs.
Reviving extinct species isn’t particularly novel in modern times; for instance, there’s the attempt to bring back the woolly mammoth.
Of course, these efforts have not been very successful, primarily due to one major issue: the genes of extinct species are incomplete.
However, the ancient dragon race hasn’t truly gone extinct; at least, the Shuyu Dragon Lord still exists.
If this technology proves effective, cultivating the ancient dragon race might actually be easier than those modern projects.
After listening to Zheng Fa’s proposal, Jiao Wuji understood. He pondered for a moment and discussed it with Blood River Ancestor before saying, “This should be manageable for ordinary spirit beasts, but the ancient dragon race is different. We can’t say for sure if it will work.”
Zheng Fa had considered this point as well.
From the Shuyu Dragon Lord’s performance, it was clear that the ancient dragon race was not comparable to ordinary spirit beasts; the favor of heaven and earth was no joke.
The techniques applicable to ordinary spirit beasts might not work on the ancient dragon race, which posed the first challenge.
The second challenge was whether they could extract usable genes from those dragon eggs.
That’s why he hadn’t mentioned this to Xiao Yuying yet.
“I’m not asking you to bring the ancient dragon race to life right now,” Zheng Fa clarified. “I was thinking you could start a similar project first, to demonstrate to the Shuyu Dragon Lord.”
Jiao Wuji understood and nodded, “So, we’ll first resurrect other spirit beasts?”
“Exactly, let’s find a dead spirit beast egg to experiment with.”
Zheng Fa internally dubbed this project the Dragon Fishing Plan.
In essence, it was about obtaining some experimental results, creating a presentation, and then impressing the Shuyu Dragon Lord—uh, seeking investment.
As for whether it would succeed…
Let’s just say, investments come with risks, and the Dragon Lord should proceed with caution.
After explaining this matter, Zheng Fa flickered away from the Jiushan Realm and arrived at the sea.
Regardless of whether the Dragon Fishing Plan would succeed, Zheng Fa and Senior Sister Zhang needed to patrol the sea during this time.
After all, the Jiushan Sect was still too weak, and he had no other support.
What Zheng Fa didn’t know was that someone was quietly working hard for him.
“Protecting trade routes?”
In the grand tent of the Tianhe Sect, Li Sanxian looked at Ni Chang Yu Jun, then at the silent Xuanding Zushi.
“Yes, this trade route is not just a matter for the Jiushan Sect; it’s also very important for our Yaochi.”
Ni Chang Yu Jun thought for a moment and decided to make an effort.
Xuanding Zhenxian sat behind a low table, silent, his brow slightly furrowed.
Ni Chang Yu Jun continued, “Leiyin Temple is going too far. Using such tactics at this time, can the Tianhe Sect really just stand by?”
“If that’s the case, how can Zheng Fa not feel disillusioned with the Tianhe Sect in the future?”
After she said this, Xuanding Zhenxian’s expression remained unchanged.
Li Sanxian suddenly looked moved. He turned to Xuanding Zhenxian and said, “We can’t just let Leiyin Temple act like this.”
Xuanding Zhenxian glanced at the two of them, his gaze suddenly becoming quite peculiar.
Ni Chang Yu Jun and Li Sanxian exchanged glances, unsure why Xuanding Zhenxian was looking at them like that.
Xuanding Zhenxian spoke softly, “Is it worth it?”
Ni Chang Yu Jun suddenly understood the meaning behind Xuanding Zushi’s gaze.
She had gone once and had fervently defended Zheng Fa.
Not just her; Li Sanxian had done the same.
It was as if they had been enchanted by Zheng Fa.
Li Sanxian remained silent for a moment before responding, “Master, I’ve never met the Tianhe Venerable. Among those I’ve encountered in my life, Zheng Fa has the highest talent.”
“If we don’t help him today, I fear… we might regret it.”
Xuanding Zushi nodded gently, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, and then looked at Ni Chang Yu Jun.
Ni Chang Yu Jun shot a surprised glance at Li Sanxian and voiced her true thoughts: “Xuanding, if the Tianhe Sect doesn’t intervene, I’ll return to Yaochi and stand by his side.”
“…”
The tent fell silent for a moment.
Even Xuanding Zhenxian’s eyelids twitched.
Ni Chang Yu Jun, however, seemed to have come to a realization: “The matter of Tianhe certainly concerns our path, but Zheng Fa is tied to the survival of Yaochi. If Leiyin Temple doesn’t play by the rules, I’d rather see the Nine Nether Demon Ancestor succeed.”
Her tone was resolute.
Li Sanxian was taken aback and quickly said, “Yu Jun, that’s going too far! It shouldn’t come to this!”
Xuanding Zhenxian also looked at her, his gaze slightly shocked.
Ni Chang Yu Jun’s expression was serious as she looked at Xuanding, enunciating each word: “Even if the Four Swords of Extermination concern the entire Xuanwei, if Yaochi is gone, what meaning does Xuanwei hold?”
Li Sanxian sighed: “Yu Jun, the Tianhe Sect and Yaochi have been allies for several epochs. Are you really willing to throw it all away for Zheng Fa?”
Ni Chang Yu Jun showed no sign of wavering.
She understood that Xuanding was someone who calculated everything based on gains and losses.
For the sake of a trade route, a few Yuanying and Jindan, he might not be willing to offend Leiyin Temple.
But if it were for her, to eliminate the Nine Nether Demon Ancestor, he would have to care about the losses involved.
Finally, Xuanding Zhenxian spoke: “A threat?”
Rarely, there was a hint of anger in his tone.
Ni Chang Yu Jun smiled lightly: “Yes, it’s a threat.”
“Good.”
Ni Chang Yu Jun exited the grand tent, glancing back with a slight sigh.
She knew that after today, there would likely be some rift between her and Xuanding.
But…
She took out a communication talisman and sent a spiritual message to Zheng Fa: “I’ve convinced the Tianhe Sect. They will warn Leiyin Temple that if they strike again, Yaochi and the Tianhe Sect will retaliate.”
…
When Zheng Fa received the message, he was watching a spirit snake at his feet.
“Did it succeed?”
“Yeah, it wasn’t difficult. We’ve actually conducted similar experiments many times before.”
Zheng Fa nodded and said to Jiao Wuji and the others, “Organize the experimental data, especially the records from the recording talismans.”
“Understood!”
Zheng Fa flew out of the Qinglong Residence, took out the Creation Jade Tablet, glanced at the message from the communication talisman, and smiled as he replied: “Thank you, Yu Jun.”
He was naturally grateful for Ni Chang Yu Jun’s efforts.
But he wasn’t overly happy.
Zheng Fa was very suspicious about how much Leiyin Temple truly feared the Tianhe Sect’s warning.
On the other hand, it was clear that if Leiyin Temple killed a few disciples of the Jiushan Sect, would the Tianhe Sect really take drastic action?
After all, each sect has its own interests.
The key still lay in the Jiushan Sect’s own strength.
He transformed into a streak of rainbow light and landed in Xiao Yuying’s courtyard.
“Master?”
Xiao Yuying looked up in surprise from her study at the uninvited Zheng Fa.
“Fairy Xiao, what are you…”
“Oh, I’m organizing the materials from my previous explorations of the secret realms,” Xiao Yuying replied, putting down the jade tube with a smile. “I want to compile a history textbook for Jiushan University.”
Beside her, there were about ten jade tubes, clearly indicating that she had been working on this for quite some time.
“A textbook?”
“Yeah, I’m recording the major events of several epochs in Xuanwei,” Xiao Yuying smiled, “It’s quite a task, though.”
“What’s the challenge?”
Zheng Fa momentarily forgot his original purpose. He had always placed great importance on education, especially since the history of the Xuanwei realm concealed many secrets.
The value of history lessons was far greater than it seemed.
“There are many secrets we remain oblivious to,” Xiao Yuying sighed. “A lot of what’s happening in this epoch is actually a result of the Tianhe Chaos.”
“Yet, we still don’t know the causes and outcomes of the Tianhe Chaos.”
“There are many things that are hard to clarify.”
Zheng Fa nodded silently.
“Not to mention the previous epochs, where the records are even scarcer. I have to cross-reference many things with the available documentation.”
Zheng Fa sighed, “The Jiushan Sect still lacks depth.”
In plain terms, when it came to history, the Jiushan Sect was far behind other sects.
Sects like the Tianhe Sect were living histories.
Xiao Yuying also smiled wryly: “I know that no matter how good this textbook is, it can’t compare to the records of the Four Sects… I just want to find something to do.”
Zheng Fa was taken aback, then saw Xiao Yuying looking at those jade tubes, softly saying, “Master hasn’t even acknowledged my greetings anymore.”
Looking at Xiao Yuying, Zheng Fa suddenly spoke, “I came to find you, Fairy Xiao, because I wanted to visit the Dragon Lord.”
“Ah?” Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuying immediately understood Zheng Fa’s intention and said, “My master has a bad temper, and… he probably thinks I’m being ungrateful right now.”
It was evident that he had a bad temper.
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