Master of Science and Technology - Chapter 66

Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editor: NovelMultiverse

But, was Ye Zan a genius? Or, in other words, was Ye Zan the average genius?

Jin Dasheng was well aware of the fact that, after Ye Zan’s arrival, Yu Qing had undertaken an undeniable change. He was not sure of whether or not these changes, including those dimensions, were produced by Ye Zan. However, he could assuredly say that they were related to him.

Even without these changes, Ye Zan still had another unordinary identity: the student of Grandmaster Xuan Yuan. If there was really an accident, how would Grandmaster Xuan Yuan react? In terms of emotions, Grandmaster Xuan Yuan really had no such thing for Yu Qing Sect.

The present Yu Qing Sect had only a title. They had long lost the glory of Yu Qing ten thousand years ago. Furthermore, frankly speaking, the present Yu Qing Sect members, no matter Mo Rushi or Head Instructor Wu Changsheng, were not of Grandmaster Xuan Yuan’s lineage, but of another Grandmaster Xuan Zhen’s line.

The Yu Qing ten thousand prior had had three other Grandmasters, excluding Grandmaster Xuan Yuan. They had been named Grandmasters Xuan Zhen, Xuan Min, and Xuan Qing. These four had been titled the Four Xuans of Yu Qing, or the Four Grandmasters of Yu Qing. Of them, Grandmaster Xuan Yuan had been of the highest cultivation, being the greatest of the Earthly Celestial Beings, reportedly overwhelmingly exceeding anything of their time. As for the other three, although they were in early stages of the Earthly Celestial Being State, still had extraordinary skill in their own rights.

The shaking battle between the Righteous and Demonic cultivators had ended not only with the fall of Grandmaster Xuan Yuan as he pulled the other Demonic Lords in tow with him, but also the demise and loss of the other three Grandmasters. One could say that, after that great battle, in the entirety of the Shen Hua World in the ten thousand years that passed, there had not been another Earthly Celestial Being from either the Righteous or Demonic cultivators.

As for Yu Qing, in the times that passed after, there had been various battles raging from within, whether over power, over helplessness, or over change in values. In sum, the various lines had proceeded to turn back on their Sect and leave. The greatness that was once Yu Qing, had turned into demise like this, being left only to struggle as the present third-class Sect.

Because of this, the so-called “Heads of Yu Qing” like Wu Changsheng and the others, would probably not even amount to the traitor Sword Master in Jiu Yun Sword Sect in terms of relationship with Grandmaster Xuan Yuan. As for Ye Zan, that was a figure that not only returned with Grandmaster Xuan Yuan to the Shen Hua World but was also an admitted student of Grandmaster Xuan Yuna. He was someone Wu Changsheng and the other Yu Qing members could not even begin to amount to.

In Jin Dasheng’s eyes, if something really happened to Ye Zan, it was very likely that Grandmaster Xuan Yuan would blame the Yu Qing Sect. Seeing such, they might as well battle with Wu Zhu right now. Anything was better than returning lifelessly to Yu Qing once everything was over. 

Seeing Jin Dasheng’s ruthlessness, it was not good for Li Fugui to let out any more similar words. He harshly glared at Wang Lianshan, saying: “My Friend Jin, be at ease. If Wu Zhu does not give us an acceptable explanation, the Qing Yue Sword Sect will naturally join hands with your Sect in search of justice from them.”

Finishing this speech, Li Fugui did not say anything further, ordering his students to carry the two gravely wounded students, and leaving the pond without a second glance. Not long after, a couple of carriages rode out of the Qing Yue Sword Sect’s base. They had left without a second word.

Guang Fa Sect’s Master Hui Ming uttered a Buddhist Amitabha, speaking: “All, as there is a beast like that python within the Realm, it seems that it is not suitable for our students to continue their excavation. It looks like our martial competition can only end here. It will be time for me to bid farewell when my Sect’s students come up.” 

In this view, Guang Fa Sect had had the least losses. There had been no deaths inflicted by Zhou Ming, nor had they had anything stolen from them. However, leaving early was already a type of loss. At least, compared to ordinary circumstances, there had been much loss in terms of gatherings.

Of course, compared to the Qing Yue Sword Sect, Guang Fa was still pretty fortunate. Thus, the Monk Hui Ning did not say any overly ruthless words. However, despite this temporary lenience, Guang Fa would surely be merciless when asking for compensation from the Wu Zhu Sect.

They quickly received news of the Guang Fa students, appearing one by one from the pong. Hui Ming bid a farewell to the other Sect Masters and hurriedly left with his students.

After the Guang Fa students had come out of the Closed Realm,  the Jin Guang and Wu Zhu students proceeded to follow in a steady stream. Of course, after the Wu Zhu students appeared, they could not avoid an interrogation concerning details involving Zhou Ming.

However, it was fortunate that these people knew to weigh circumstances, knowing not to speak of Wang Lianshan’s prior instructions, and speaking instead of their being attacked by beasts and how they were saved, etc. To further cut ties, they had even emphasized how Zhou Ming had killed a person over a piece of clothing.

Luo Miao took his Jin Guang students and left as well.

Wang Lianshan wanted to leave as well, but seeing the domineering Jin Dasheng at his side, especially with his Mountains and Rivers Fan slightly opened at his side, he decided to wait for a while longer.

Finally, the students of Yu Qing came out of the pond. The first ones out were the two Secular Warrior, wounded, but much more fortunate than the other ones. Following them was Kong QIngyun. Before he could reach the side of the pond, he felt a force upon him. In the blur of an eye, he had already appeared in the hands of Jin Dasheng. 

Jin Dasheng took Kong Qingyun by the collar in a single grasp, hollering a question: “Kong Qingyun, where is your Uncle? Didn’t I tell all of you to ensure that your Uncle does not meet the slightest of dangers? What have all of you done now?!”

Kong Qingyun was startled, finally reacting to his Master’s question, hurriedly answering: “Master, Uncle is fine. He will be up quickly.”

Hearing this, Jin Dasheng immediately let out a breath of relief, throwing Kong Qingyun to the ground.

Wang Lianshan had heard Kong Qingyun’s words from the Wu Zhu Sect, releasing a breath as well, saying: “Junior Jin, it is fortunate that Uncle Ye is safe and well. Seeing such, I. and my students, shall bid all farewell. We shall leave quickly, report to the Sect, and strive to give everyone an acceptable explanation as soon as possible.”

Jin Dasheng waved his hand annoyedly, staring intently at the pond; as if Ye Zan would drown on appearance if he didn’t watch him.

If this had been before, Wang Lianshan would have objected in view of Jin Dasheng’s attitude. However, he was the one in shame; having only the choice of leaving quietly with his students.

Before long, Jin Dasheng saw a pattern of bubbles appear on the surface. However, the figures that appeared were that of Li Yun and Bai Lian.

“Where is your Great Uncle?” Jin Dasheng was not as reckless as before, waiting for the two people to come to the surface before asking.

“Master, Great Uncle caught up with us not a while ago. He will arrive quickly.” Li Yun and Bai Lian calmly whispered in answer to him.

As the two girls finished speaking, Ye Zan had already appeared out of the pond. Jin Dasheng saw this immediately and proceeded to rush over, jumping into the pond to Ye Zan’s side; grasping Ye Zan’s arm as if he were afraid of him escaping.

Ye Zan was a little helpless, being unable to make him let go. He could only be dragged like this all the way to the bank.

“You’re too….too worrying Uncle. I’ve been asking everyone for information on you over here, but I’ve only gotten “I don’t know”s and “I didn’t him”s. Where did you go?” Jin Dasheng had been so anxious he almost called Ye Zan “The Grand Supreme Elderly Lord”; only barely catching himself before it left his mouth.