Stronger by Killing

Chapter 349 - 272: Threefold Martial World and Secret of the Grotto Heaven (Part 1 of a 12,000-Word Mega - )_3

Gu Zhan remained silent for a long time before asking, "Two questions: first, what does the court need me to do? Second, what can the court offer me?"

Qin You chuckled lightly and said, "The court doesn’t need you to provide anything, because if you can become a third party, it would already be the greatest benefit for Bian Ting. As for the future, when the court has its hands free, we can negotiate your choices at that time.

It’s impossible to demand that you immediately submit when the court has its hands free; you wouldn’t agree, and the court wouldn’t trust such a promise. However, with the incense of past cooperation, negotiations will be much easier.

As for what the court can offer you, in truth, there isn’t much. If the court had the power to make you a third party directly, we wouldn’t need to cooperate at all — we could just support a puppet.

So the court can only provide you with as much support as possible in the areas you need. Honestly speaking, after meeting you, I feel that with your personality, even without court support, you would still develop towards becoming a third party because you cannot possibly submit to any side."

Gu Zhan chuckled softly and said, "There’s no need for such flowery words; just say directly, what help can you offer me right now?"

Qin You said, "The Beidou Bang is located in Canglan Dao, and Canglan Dao occupies the Nu River Grand Canyon. Its strongest point is its naval prowess; however, to be frank, the equipment of the Beidou Bang is truly unsightly, though understandable since they are just Martial World Influence.

Thus, I can provide you with a batch of top-notch master craftsmen selected from the Ministry of Works, who can build powerful warships for you, allowing the Beidou Bang to quickly fill in the gaps in their foundation. Additionally, in terms of land battles, I can also provide a batch of master craftsmen who can forge battle armors.

With support in these two areas, the deficiencies in the backbone strength of Beidou Bang can be greatly compensated."

Gu Zhan nodded,

These two aspects are indeed crucial; using military equipment against Martial World Gangs is indeed somewhat overwhelming.

Qin You continued, "Additionally, the Astronomical Bureau will provide you with a large batch of martial arts secret manuals to make up for the lack of personal combat power in the Beidou Bang. Although they can’t compare to the centuries-old heritage of Sword King City, they can compensate as much as possible. Arranging for some renowned teachers from the Astronomical Bureau to guide and teach, all are professionals."

Gu Zhan nodded.

In the field of expertise, many have profound cultivation, but are poor at teaching disciples. Some have only average cultivation, yet excel at developing potential, with every disciple they accept becoming talented. These are renowned teachers.

Qin You continued, "Of course, there’s also a crucial point: the Astronomical Bureau can provide you with information. I won’t dare boast about anything else, but when it comes to information gathering, no one in the world can surpass the Astronomical Bureau."

This point, Gu Zhan believed,

Even in today’s Yunxi, despite the court seeming like a mere formality, no one can guarantee how many agents the Astronomical Bureau has planted. Even within Beidou Bang, Gu Zhan is certain that there are numerous Astronomical Bureau undercover agents hidden.

"Lastly, there’s a matter regarding you," Qin You said, "I know you are very proficient in Water Manipulation Skill, unparalleled in underwater warfare, but the limitations of Water Manipulation Skill are too great, easy to counteract. I have prepared a Divine Technique to assist your Water Manipulation Skill."

Gu Zhan’s pupils narrowed, asking, "What Divine Technique?"

Qin You said slowly, "Rain Summoning Technique."

Gu Zhan raised an eyebrow; if it’s the Rain Summoning Technique, such a Divine Technique would indeed be a great aid to him, as the limitation of his Water Manipulation Skill is water availability. If faced with a desert environment, the Water Manipulation Skill would be severely limited, which is also why Mo Jingzhou has barely dared to step out of Canglan Dao for dozens of years.

Qin You said slowly, "However, this Rain Summoning Technique also has its own limitations, though somewhat lesser compared to those of Water Manipulation Skill. Anyway, you should understand it yourself!"

Having said this,

Qin You took out an Inheritance Jade Slip from his bosom and handed it to Gu Zhan, saying, "When you return to Canglan City this time, the undercover agents of the Astronomical Bureau hidden in your Beidou Bang will reveal themselves. When you need assistance, just notify them."

Gu Zhan nodded and said, "Actually, there’s another matter I need help with right now."

Qin You was momentarily surprised and said, "What is it?"

Gu Zhan said solemnly, "I need a Cultivation Technique that can be cultivated to the Grotto Heaven Realm. As you know, Beidou Bang’s foundation is too poor, and there’s no information in this area."

Qin You said with difficulty, "To be honest, this truly stumps me. If I had a Cultivation Technique for the Grotto Heaven Realm, would you really have been stuck in the Divine Thought Third Realm for over fifty years?

When I was in my thirties, I had already attained the level of Supreme Grandmaster in cultivation. Even after devoting myself to the court for so many years, I still couldn’t find a Cultivation Technique to enter the Grotto Heaven Realm. However, I can tell you some information about the Grotto Heaven Realm, more than Mo Jingzhou might know."

"Please guide me," Gu Zhan said.

Qin You slowly said, "As far as I know, reaching the Grotto Heaven Realm requires two secret manuals: one is a Cultivation Technique, the other a Mahayana Divine Power Technique, both indispensable. As for why, I am not sure.

Both the Cultivation Technique for the Grotto Heaven Realm and the Great Success Divine Technique are the most precious inheritances in the world and are the essence of what allows those superpowers to endure; they can never be shared with outsiders. Even the Royal Family guards them as the most crucial resources, beyond even the Emperor’s command."

Gu Zhan asked in confusion, "Not even you?"

"It’s not that I can’t, it’s because it’s not allowed to be shared," Qin You said. "I had the opportunity to receive a gift from the Royal Family, but after seeing the Land Immortal of the Royal Family, he told me that if the Spirit Platform is rootless, the martial arts path has reached its end and cannot be forced, so he never granted the Grotto Heaven Technique."