Alien Science Cultivation

Inside the ninth floor of the Twin Towers,...

Wang Yong took the teacup in his hand, took a sip, then put it down and said respectfully to the human leader Wang Yan who was sitting in the upper seat, "Your Majesty, I am honored to have tasted your spiritual tea today. I hope you will continue to look after the Qingshan Sect in the future. The battlefield of Yin and Yang is treacherous and unpredictable, and life and death are uncertain. If anything happens to me and I cannot return, I would like to entrust the Qingshan Sect to my beloved disciple Lin Ling. I hope Your Majesty will support me in that time. I will be grateful."

Wang Yan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile. He said softly, "Brother Wang, with your extraordinary magical powers, there are probably very few who can match you on the battlefield. After all, the battlefield managed by our Eastern Territory human race is not roaming with high-level ghost beasts. Besides..." Before he finished speaking, a figure slowly condensed in the tower, as if it was about to materialize. Wang Yong and Wang Yan's faces suddenly changed, and they stood up subconsciously with horror. Only after seeing the person clearly did they calm down a little. It turned out to be Zhang Qiang. Zhang Qiang's silent appearance here really scared them. In their understanding, even the ancestor Yao Chen would find it difficult to complete this displacement without stirring up the slightest spatial fluctuation.

Zhang Qiang seemed oblivious to their surprised looks. He bowed respectfully and said, "Excuse me for disturbing you both."

Wang Yong waved his hand and smiled calmly, "Brother Zhang, you're welcome. Come, sit down and enjoy some tea together. This is the magical tea that Wang Zuo brought personally. You're in for a treat today, haha."

Zhang Qiang did not refuse and found an empty seat below to sit down calmly. He raised his hand to take the spiritual tea that Wang Yan handed over through the air and said, "Thank you, King of the Thrones for the spiritual tea."

"Haha, Brother Zhang, you're too polite. It's a pity that I didn't get to know you properly the last time we met. This time, I originally planned to visit you, but I didn't expect you to get here first. You and I are truly destined to be together. From now on, you can call me Brother Wang."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qiang quickly stood up again, saluted Wang Yan and said, "I will follow your orders, Brother Wang."

"Haha, Brother Zhang, no need to be so polite." Wang Yan also stood up and returned the greeting.

After the two of them sat down again, Wang Yong asked with a tentative look in his eyes, "Brother Zhang, what is it that brings you here to discuss?"

Zhang Qiang said frankly, "To be honest, I came here to go to the Yin-Yang battlefield with Brother Wang to gain some experience."

"What?" Wang Yan and Wang Yong exclaimed in unison, and were so shocked that they almost spit out the tea in their mouths.

Wang Yong's face was filled with confusion. He asked, "Brother Zhang, why are you doing this? Is it because you lack cultivation resources, or do you lack a suitable training ground?"

"Yes, Brother Zhang. You own both the Qingshan Exchange and the Tianji Pavilion. Although I cannot see the true depth of your cultivation, with your talent and the resources you possess, it is only a matter of time before you ascend to the quasi-saint realm. Unlike us, we have been trapped in the Divine King Perfection Realm for over a hundred years, unable to break free from our shackles."

"That's right, Brother Zhang. You need to consider this matter carefully. It's true that I, Wang Yong, am heading to the Yin-Yang battlefield to complete the mission assigned by my superiors, but I also hope to find an opportunity for a breakthrough on the battlefield."

Zhang Qiang felt a surge of warmth at the words of the two Wang brothers. He had recently ascended to the rank of Divine King, and now controlled both the Qingshan Exchange and the Tianji Pavilion. His future power was almost certain to surpass those of the two. Yet, Wang Yan and Wang Yong showed no intention of suppressing him; instead, they expressed deep concern for his safety. This kind of genuine affection was rare in the world of cultivation. While taunting someone when they're down and jealousy turning to hatred were commonplace in the world of cultivation, the sincerity of these two men was truly rare and precious, deeply moving Zhang Qiang.

However, Zhang Qiang was determined to leave. The Yin-Yang battlefield contained cultivation resources that were incomparable to anywhere else. Neither the Qingshan area nor the Life Forbidden Zone could compare to it.

"Brothers, please stop trying to persuade me. I've made up my mind. My path of cultivation requires forging ahead through battle..."

Wang Yan and Wang Yong exchanged a glance, seemingly realizing something. They couldn't possibly know everything Zhang Qiang was thinking, and Zhang Qiang certainly wouldn't reveal the fact that his cultivation required both Guixu Qi and Lingqi, let alone the secrets of his body.

Wang Yan pondered for a moment and said solemnly, "Since Brother Zhang has made up his mind, then go ahead. But there is one condition: you must do as I say."

Zhang Qiang was startled for a moment, then replied, "Brother Wang, please feel free to speak."

"You will first join the battlefield as Wang Yong's soldier. This way, the enemies you encounter initially won't be too high in level. Once you've adapted to the battlefield, it won't be too late to reveal your true strength."

"Brother Wang, I understand. I will do as you say."

"That's excellent. Remember to return alive. The Eastern Territory still needs you to take charge."

Zhang Qiang stood up and saluted Wang Yan: "Zhang Qiang obeys your command."

Wang Yan nodded slightly, but the worry on his face did not diminish in the slightest.

Wang Yong then sighed helplessly, "We'll gather at the Qingshan Sect's martial arts training ground in a month. I'm afraid those two girls, Wang Yan and Chen Ying, won't let you go alone. Alas, the Qingshan Sect's spaceship is too small, and I don't know if it can accommodate everyone..."

Wang Yan nearly spat out the tea he had just taken a sip of, glancing at Wang Yong with disdain. He silently grumbled, "The Qingshan Sect has been reaping huge profits from the Qingshan Exchange in recent years. Who doesn't know that? If they can afford to rebuild Beast Calling Peak, how could they not afford a more spacious spaceship? Besides, what ordinary spaceship couldn't accommodate a few hundred people?"

Zhang Qiang understood the underlying meaning behind Wang Yong's words and quickly chimed in, "Leave it to me. I'll definitely find a large ship." Wang Yong's heart stirred, and before he could speak, Zhang Qiang added, "To be honest, I'm not financially well-off. The wealth of the Qingshan Exchange isn't solely mine. Even with my personal resources, I'm still several hundred thousand spirit stones short of purchasing a spaceship. Well, I'll list this 'Wind and Fire Sutra' for sale on the trading network. I think that should be enough to cover the cost."

The moment Zhang Qiang produced the "Wind and Fire Sutra," Wang Yong's gaze was drawn to it like a magnet. Inhaling the ancient and mysterious aura emanating from the book, Wang Yong's breathing quickened. He knew ancient techniques like these before him, and even possessed superior ones. However, dual-element cultivation techniques were rare to begin with, let alone one so ancient, and one that perfectly matched his disciple's path of cultivation... How could he not be moved? His heart surged with emotion.

"Actually, Brother Zhang! It's not impossible for our Qingshan Sect to send fewer people..."

Before Wang Yong could finish his words, Zhang Qiang interrupted him. "Oh... then thank you, Brother Wang, for your generosity..." Zhang Qiang said as he pretended to put the Wind and Fire Sutra away. Wang Yong, seeing this, leaped up to Zhang Qiang, his face beaming, and said in a flattering tone, "Brother Qiang... what I mean is..."

"Brother Wang wants to buy it...? Then I'll give you a great deal! 50 top-grade spirit stones..."

"No...Brother Qiang, what I mean is..." Wang Yong looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated. Zhang Qiang and Wang Yan saw this and couldn't help but laugh to themselves.

"Brother Yan...it seems my brother Yong can't afford it anymore, so why not sell you..."

"Okay... 50 spirit stones for this kind of skills is really a good deal!" Wang Yan said as he reached into the Qiankun Ring to take out spirit stones, pretending to pay.

Wang Yong, seeing the situation, immediately became furious. How could he let Wang Yan succeed? Before Wang Yan could even take out the spirit stone, Wang Yong angrily snatched the Wind and Fire Sutra from Zhang Qiang's hand, then reluctantly pressed a space ring into Zhang Qiang's hand. Zhang Qiang scanned it with his spiritual sense and immediately revealed a satisfied smile.

"Then I'll go buy a spaceship... Goodbye, brothers..."

Zhang Qiang bowed to Wang Yan and Wang Yong and said goodbye, then slowly vanished from the spot where he had been standing. Wang Yan waved in the direction Zhang Qiang had disappeared, but Wang Yong couldn't care less about anything else at the moment. His heart and eyes were completely focused on the book "Wind and Fire Secrets". He carefully flipped through each page, becoming more and more fascinated, completely immersed in it, unable to extricate himself.

An hour passed before Wang Yong finally put the Wind and Fire Sutra together, his face ablaze with joy. But once the euphoria wore off, he suddenly felt something was amiss. It was then that he realized, belatedly, that Zhang Qiang and his beloved disciple, Lin Ling, had a special relationship. Could it be that Zhang Qiang had deliberately passed the Wind and Fire Sutra through him to Lin Ling? If that were the case, wouldn't his 50 top-grade spirit stones have been given to Zhang Qiang for nothing? Thinking of this, Wang Yong suddenly came to his senses.

He quickly glanced around the room, intending to settle accounts with Wang Yan, his "accomplice." But upon closer inspection, he discovered that there was no one else in the room except himself...