Shared Talent: Traveling through a hundred worlds simultaneously

Lingxi Town, the quiet room in the backyard of Su Ji Workshop.

Su Chen was intently studying a complex blueprint made of refined black iron, which was covered with geometric lines and spiritual energy circuit markings that were completely different from traditional weapon-refining runes.

The air was filled with a faint aroma of spiritual tea and the smell of metallic dust.

"Hey, Manager Su, are you tinkering with those 'ingenious tricks' for making money again?"

A clear female voice, tinged with a hint of languor and a touch of mockery, suddenly rang out at the doorway.

Su Chen didn't even look up, but just sighed and gently put down the charcoal pencil in his hand.

"Elder Wang, the threshold for my 'Su Ji' is practically non-existent for you. It's always such a 'coincidence' that I just have a new idea and you come here as soon as you smell it."

The person leaning against the door was none other than Wang Wu, the fifth elder of the Spirit Sword Sect.

She was still wearing her slightly disheveled apricot-yellow Taoist robe, her black hair was tied up casually, and her face was stunningly beautiful. At this moment, she stood with her arms crossed, her eyebrows and eyes curved, and she smiled like a fox who had stolen a chicken.

"That's so hurtful to say." Wang Wu swayed and landed on the sandalwood chair opposite Su Chen like a weightless feather, and poured herself a cup of spiritual tea as if they were old friends.

"We're old friends, we know each other inside and out. I'm just dropping by, aren't you happy to see me?"

Su Chen then raised his head, looking calmly at the Golden Core cultivator: "Welcome, of course you're welcome. It's just that every time Elder Wang visits, my ledger gets an extra 'friendly donation,' and it's mostly 'one-way trip.'"

Over the past few years, the spirit stones and materials you've 'borrowed' from me are enough to build a small sect. As for the return…”

He paused, then added meaningfully, "Aside from the title of 'friend of the Spirit Sword Sect elder,' I haven't actually met him."

"Hey!" Wang Wu slammed his hand on the table, making the teacup jump.

She feigned anger and said, "I am such a powerful Golden Core expert and a respected elder of the Spirit Sword Sect. I have befriended you and shielded you from countless hidden threats. Isn't this a tremendous reward? Don't be ungrateful!"

"Elder Wang, you are wise," Su Chen said, taking a leisurely sip of tea. "Although I am not very talented, I am only at the Nascent Soul stage. In this gap between the mortal world and the cultivation world, I can protect myself with a little bit of cleverness and 'legitimate business'. Ordinary villains, or those low-level evil cultivators you mentioned, may not be able to do anything to the 'little gadgets' I have set up."

He spoke with considerable confidence, after all, his "defenses" and "autonomous magical artifacts," which combined basic physical laws and simple formations, had caused several ignorant cultivators to suffer heavy losses.

"Uh..." Wang Wu choked for a moment, and her momentum visibly weakened, but in the blink of an eye, a layer of mist rose in her peach blossom eyes, and her pretty face turned slightly, revealing just the right amount of grievance and charm.

"Su Chen~ How could you say that? I... I really didn't mean to this time. I lost badly to those old bastards, and my creditors are practically besieging the mountain gate. Please help me one more time, just the last time! I promise, I'll make it all back with interest this time!"

As she spoke, she subtly leaned forward, the loose collar of her Taoist robe slipping slightly to reveal a section of her snow-white neck and delicate collarbone, exuding a subtle fragrance.

Su Chen's eyes twitched, and he silently recited "Form is emptiness."

He had a clear understanding of the elder's bottom line on integrity—that thing basically didn't exist.

For the sake of spirit stone resources, she can effortlessly and naturally employ tactics such as tantrums, coercion, bribery, and even the current level of seductive attacks.

She was also extremely beautiful and her cultivation level far surpassed his own, making her a formidable opponent who could not resist her combined tactics.

It would be a lie to say I don't dislike it, but I wouldn't say I hate it either.

Although Wang Wu is shameless, greedy, and a gambler, she has a certain bottom line in her actions. For example, she never truly seizes or robs money, and at least "borrows" money.

It's the kind of loan where you don't know when you'll be able to pay it back.

I wouldn't mind if I had to repay them with something else.

For his long-term plans, befriending such a powerful, well-connected, and... somewhat unconventional Golden Core cultivator would be far more beneficial than harmful.

With his mind racing, Su Chen didn't half-heartedly "borrow money" as usual. Instead, he met Wang Wu's alluring yet inquisitive gaze and became serious.

“Elder Wang,” he spoke slowly, his voice steady yet carrying an undeniable force, “I can give you more spirit stones and materials. In fact, I can even provide you with a regular ‘offering’ in the future, more generous than before.”

Wang Wu's eyes lit up, but then narrowed, her alluring demeanor softening slightly, replaced by a playful expression: "Oh? Manager Su, why are you being so generous all of a sudden? What are your conditions?"
"Let me make this clear first: I won't do things like murder, arson, betrayal, or the destruction of a sect—those are the most heinous crimes. You'll have to pay extra… no, even extra money won't do it!"

Su Chen almost couldn't hold back, and coughed lightly: "It's not that serious. I just feel that our... 'loan relationship' might be able to go a step further and establish a more stable and mutually beneficial 'connection'."

"Go further?" Wang Wu's red lips curled slightly, drawing out her words, that teasing smile reappearing, carrying the mischievousness unique to a seasoned driver, "How do you want to 'go in'? How deep? Could it be..."

Her eyes swept over Su Chen, "You've taken a fancy to this elder's good looks and want to develop a relationship that goes beyond friendship? Like... a Daoist couple?"

She spoke the last two words softly and slowly, as if hooked.

Su Chen remained unfazed, seemingly oblivious to the mockery in her words. Instead, he looked directly into her eyes and stated frankly, "If Elder Wang is willing, this would naturally be a powerful backer I would greatly desire. But even if we are not Daoist partners, we can still be closer allies or partners. What I want is to promote the development of certain 'things'."

He pointed to the ahead-of-its-time blueprints on the table, “They need stronger backing and a broader stage. And I can create wealth and… possibilities far beyond your imagination.”

By partnering with us, you will gain a stable and continuous source of resources, freeing you from worries about gambling debts and even giving you the power to change some of the rules.

And I, with your protection and support, and a portion of the Spirit Sword Sect's power, will be able to realize my blueprint.

The quiet room fell silent for a moment, with only the steam from the spirit tea rising gently.

The teasing on Wang Wu's face gradually faded. She didn't answer immediately, but instead picked up Su Chen's drawing and glanced at it casually.

The timeless structure and concepts on it caused even her Golden Core stage divine sense to stir slightly. She suddenly realized that this young man who had managed to reach the Void Core stage through "cleverness" probably had more than just money-making ideas in his belly; he might be some kind of "anomaly" that could stir up a storm.

After a while, she put down the drawings, did not directly answer Su Chen's suggestion, but instead resumed her lazy smile and stretched out her slender hand.

"Let's not talk about that far ahead. This time, the 'sponsorship' is doubled. As for 'going further'..."

She blinked. "Let's see if your sincerity and your 'blueprint' are worth this elder's... investment."

Su Chen looked at the hand and knew that the first formal negotiation had come to an end.

But he also knew that the seed had already been sown.

He smiled slightly and gently placed a storage ring, which he had prepared beforehand and contained a large number of spirit tickets and a list of rare materials, into Wang Wu's palm.

"It's a pleasure to cooperate with Elder Wang."

"Hmm, next time I come, I hope the tea can be changed to 'Drunken Immortal Brew'."

A yellow shadow flashed, and the fragrant breeze faded away.

Su Chen sat back in his chair, looking at the empty space opposite him, a deep smile curving his lips. The boundless knowledge brought by his cheat system needed the protection of power.

Wang Wu, this seemingly most unreliable elder, may be the first and most suitable lever for him to move this world.

Just as he was thinking this, he suddenly arrived at a mysterious place. In this mysterious place, he saw many people who looked very much like him, and he also saw some figures that were obviously not human.

This is his true golden finger. There are many other versions of himself here, and they have already been developed. If he wants to seek power, he can share it here at any time and become invincible.

"Good grief, are they really that blatant in giving me cheats?"

Su Chen slapped his thigh, "I made a huge mistake. I shouldn't have said so much to Wang Wu. I should have just pinned her to the ground and made her kneel down and sing 'Conquer' for me."

He even fought a Celestial King with 3000 Golden Cores, but he himself was slapped to death by a Celestial Emperor!

As he spoke, he returned to his own world and went to find Wu Wu again. This time, Wang Wu sensed his unfathomable depth and how much he had changed.

After some initial exchange and probing, Wang Wu realized what he wanted to do.

This guy really has ideas about himself.

Good guy!
"Are you trying to make me a sex slave?"

"What are you talking about? How can you say such things? I... it's not that I can't do it, it's just that I can do it in other ways too."

after a while.

Su Chen patted Wang Wu's shapely buttocks and put his arm around her waist, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, thinking how wonderful this life was.

Being invincible is awesome. Although he will face a long period of loneliness and solitude in the future, that's a matter for the future. Besides, he can return to the palace at any time to see his other selves.

Let's talk about it after we've gotten tired of our own world.

Spirit Sword Mountain, a new era.

The sea of ​​clouds still surges, but the scenery beneath the clouds and among the mountains is now completely different from what it used to be.

The towering "Stargazing Tower" is not used for stargazing, but rather for constantly scanning the spiritual energy fluctuations and energy maps within a radius of thousands of miles.

Beside the dazzling "Rainbow Bridge," the efficient and stable "Spirit Rail Train" runs parallel, carrying disciples and supplies between the peaks.

In the training ground, in addition to practicing sword techniques, the disciples also engage in tactical combat with self-disciplined "sword puppets" or experience survival challenges in extreme environments in the simulation cabin.

In addition to the spiritual energy, the air was filled with a modern atmosphere that was efficient, orderly, and even slightly metallic.

All these changes began with Su Chen.

He figured that since he was already invincible, he might as well do something he wanted to do in his own world.

It rebuilt the foundation of the Spirit Sword Sect.

This world, which wasn't exactly a traditional cultivation world to begin with, has a unique art style.

What were once considered "ingenious skills and tricks" are now the core reliance for the prosperity of sects and the surge in combat power.

The Spirit Sword Sect has transformed from a somewhat decadent and ancient sect into an "anomaly" that, while not the most powerful, is the most incomprehensible and feared by outsiders.

And most importantly, he is very strong and difficult to fight. He easily suppressed almost all the people sent by other major sects to test him.

At the summit of Star Peak, stands the Hall of the Pivot of Reason and Dao.

Su Chen stood with his hands behind his back in front of the huge panoramic Lingxuan window, looking down at the newly renovated mountain gate below.

He wore a simple black robe with subtle rune shimmering on it—a passive defense and energy regulation field he had designed himself.

Its aura is as deep and profound as the sea.

Behind him, a figure was sprawled unceremoniously on the "master's chair" filled with memory cotton, crunching on "popcorn" improved by the spirit valley.

"Hey, Headmaster Su, Cardinal Su, your pomp and circumstance are getting bigger and bigger." Wang Wu's voice came, still carrying that signature languor, but this time, the languor had lost some of the condescension of the past and gained a more complex and incomprehensible "familiarity without formality".

There was also a hint of helplessness and shyness.

I was actually no match for my opponent and was defeated.

Now everything has taken on the other's shape from top to bottom.

"I heard you're going to come up with something new for this apprentice-acceptance ceremony? Those old fogies are practically piling up complaint jade slips all over Senior Brother Fengyin's table."

Su Chen didn't turn around, but smiled slightly: "Elder Wang, you are now the chief 'special advisor' and 'image ambassador' of my Daoist Cardinal Hall—although your image is often debatable."

In the sect contribution point exchange system, the points you earned by 'cooperating with the new formation stress test' and 'endorsing the new psionic beverage' have been used to exchange for quite a bit of Drunken Immortal Brew.

"Tsk, why bring this up!" Wang Wu sat up a little straighter and hugged the popcorn bucket to her chest.

“That was a sacrifice I made for the development of the sect! Besides, who doesn’t know that one of the true leaders of the Spirit Sword Sect is you, the ‘Ancestor of Reason and Dao’? Even Senior Brother Feng Yin has to ask your ‘Central Spiritual Calculation Core’ for permission before he can move the core of the mountain-protecting formation.”

Her words implied that she had acknowledged the complete reversal of power between the two sides.

Anyway, the other party was incredibly strong, so strong that even she couldn't comprehend them.

Su Chen turned around. "It's just a mutual benefit. Without the Lingjian Sect platform and your initial 'investment,' many of my ideas would have been difficult to realize."

As for the new regulations for the apprenticeship ceremony, they are simply an optimization of the selection process based on data from previous years, aiming to increase the probability and fairness of discovering 'special talents'.

Traditional trials test one's character and inherent qualities, while my 'Comprehensive Adaptability Assessment' places greater emphasis on potential, thought patterns, and spiritual energy coordination. Why not pursue both paths simultaneously?

As he spoke, he reached out his hand to feel the beauty, and then Wang Wu rolled her eyes at him.

What kind of person is he?

In broad daylight, aren't they afraid of being seen?
Wang Wu had no regard for appearances, but her outstanding figure and looks made her extremely alluring regardless of what she did. (End of Chapter)