Fiancée Stolen by MC, I Trip Them up

Chapter 669 - 572: The King’s New Approach

Zhao Yi considered the operation of Spiritual Energy a minor affair, but when it came to resolving it, he found it truly challenging. He tried over a dozen methods, yet none could set the Spiritual Energy in motion, to create a cycle of birth, aging, illness, and death, which left Zhao Yi somewhat frustrated.

On the suggestion of the Nine Dragon Jade Seal, Zhao Yi gathered Linglong and some other trusted cultivators in the garden to ask everyone how this matter should be handled.

The garden was blooming with flowers, but everyone felt weighed down, after all, if even Zhao Yi couldn’t solve the problem, they didn’t believe they possessed the wisdom.

Silence, a long silence, left Zhao Yi somewhat disappointed.

"Everyone, whatever thoughts you have, please feel free to speak them. Whether pleasing or unpleasant to hear, don’t fear making me angry; I’m not that petty, and my aim is to solve the problem."

"Alright! Since you’ve said so, I won’t hold back. I think what you’re doing is somewhat excessive; the Law of Four Seasons has always been independent of any force and is governed by the Cosmos itself, you shouldn’t have rejected them!"

"I also believe the Law of Four Seasons wouldn’t arbitrarily harm the living things of the Cosmos, my reasoning being that I’ve never heard of such a thing."

Several cultivators directly expressed dissatisfaction with Zhao Yi’s actions and hoped Zhao Yi would summon the Law of Four Seasons to operate within the New World, thus resolving the Spiritual Energy issue.

"I think the king did nothing wrong!" A young voice cut through the unanimous opposition.

Zhao Yi turned towards the voice and saw it was a young man. Linglong whispered to Zhao Yi that this was the person in charge of the cultivators’ training class, named Gu Xuanzhi, just thirty this year, proficient in various methods, with high management and moral standards.

However, he looked young, most people thought he was eighteen or nineteen, often causing comedic misunderstandings.

"If I were that young, I suspect people would laugh upon discovering my identity." Zhao Yi couldn’t help but joke.

"Why do you think it’s right? Please state your reasons!" An older cultivator, angrily looking at Gu Xuanzhi, disliked having his authority challenged by a young man.

"It’s simple, the current cosmos is already facing death, and a new cosmos will be born between our king and the Divine Tree."

"Don’t repeat the same old tune, stay on point!"

"The point is, all past laws will die and disappear, including the Law of Four Seasons, these laws do not like to rely on others’ will and will inevitably seek ways to strengthen themselves!"

Gu Xuanzhi’s reasoning was solid, and Zhao Yi nodded repeatedly upon hearing it. Linglong leaned over to quietly ask Zhao Yi if Gu Xuanzhi’s thoughts were aligned with his own.

Zhao Yi whispered to Linglong, "I don’t think as deeply as he does; It’s just that I can’t stand that old thing!"

Gu Xuanzhi’s words not only earned Zhao Yi’s approval but left the conservative cultivators speechless. After pondering for quite some time, one said, "You speak convincingly, so how do you propose to solve this problem?"

"I don’t know either, but I think we can reference other worlds! There will always be a way, and as the future Master of the Cosmos, if the king doesn’t know how to let the Spiritual Energy flow, he will still be constrained sooner or later!"

Gu Xuanzhi’s words made Zhao Yi’s eyes light up. By now, he already had an idea. However, instead of expressing it clearly, he looked at Gu Xuanzhi and lightly said, "You have many great qualities, but you love to show off too much. Speak properly, what’s the need to remain so stiff? Pay attention next time! Meeting adjourned!"

The other cultivators all dispersed, leaving only Gu Xuanzhi standing in a daze, trying to understand why Zhao Yi reacted the way he did.

"Master, why did you reprimand him when he made good points?"

"You’re as foolish as he is. He showed off today and offended those cultivators. If I praised him, he would find it hard to progress in the future. That’s why I scolded him—I hope he understands." At this moment, Zhao Yi was already pondering a serious promotion for Gu Xuanzhi.

"Now I understand! You’re truly wise! So, where are we going now?"

"Is there a place to obtain the materials for crafting high-level tools? I’m planning to make two spheres!"

"Two spheres?"

The Nine Dragon Jade Seal was confused, not knowing what Zhao Yi was up to but gave Zhao Yi the answer nonetheless.

Outside the timeline of the New World, there is a Tool World where Alchemy Tools are produced. Many Divine Artifacts and other things originated from there, including the origin of the Human Emperor Bell related to Tool World.

"Is what you say true?"

"Yes, but it may not be the current Tool World!"

Tool World.

Everywhere were chimneys, everywhere were clanking sounds, everywhere were burly topless men. The air was filled with a strong, complex scent, and as Zhao Yi sniffed, he detected the smell of gunpowder, rust, and the scent of high temperatures melting everything.

"Master, there’s another scent I can’t identify."

"That one, I’ll tell you, is the smell of stinky feet, hahaha."

Zhao Yi laughed heartily, while the Nine Dragon Jade Seal nearly vomited.

After walking the streets for about two hours, Zhao Yi still hadn’t found a satisfactory Melting Furnace, but he caught the attention of some people. When Zhao Yi left the town and came to the outskirts, these people surrounded him.

These men wielded weapons, were shirtless with full-back tattoos, and their smiles bore a sarcastic tone of recent intensity.

"Do you have business with me?"

"You are carrying an ancient Divine Artifact. We hope you call it out so we can all go our separate ways in peace!"

Zhao Yi was surprised; he hadn’t expected these guys could detect the existence of the Nine Dragon Jade Seal and asked with a hint of curiosity, "I’d love to know how you found out."

"Enough with the nonsense! Hand it over!"

A man attempted to grab Zhao Yi’s clothes but was kicked to the ground by Zhao Yi in one swift motion!

The others, seeing this, all attacked Zhao Yi.

"Ah!" With a few screams, the men all lay on the ground, staring at Zhao Yi with nothing but anger.

"Who exactly are you?"

"A bad guy!"

Zhao Yi swaggered off, but his comment piqued the interest of several lurking onlookers, who hurriedly rushed up to block Zhao Yi’s path.

"Are you really a bad guy?" one person asked out of nowhere.

Zhao Yi hesitated, initially planning to leave them. Still, his intuition told him he’d uncover new rewards by approaching these individuals, so...

"Who the hell are you! Get out of my way, or I’ll make sure you all meet a grim fate!" Zhao Yi spewed out some rough words, but instead of getting angry, the others smiled gleefully.

"To be honest, we’re bad guys too! If you’re willing, let’s be friends!"

The other extended his hand, and Zhao Yi noticed a peculiar mark on it, something he’d never seen before. Even the Nine Dragon Jade Seal, in the Spiritual World, said it didn’t recognize it.