The most lethal blade in the world was not one that killed, but one that pierced the heart.
Although Lin Jiayi rarely interacted with the outside world and was always busy in his laboratory,
that did not mean he had no social connections at all.
On the contrary, he had used quite a few methods to ensure that Jing Hongchen's subordinates remained safe and sound.
According to the original story, Lin Jiayi had been one of Jing Hongchen's subordinates.
Even if he had possessed some reputation in the field of Soul Tool research, it had not been enough to influence Jing Hongchen, the academy dean.
Things were different now.
It was true that the Sun Moon Empire was rotting from within.
However, that did not mean its researchers were the same.
Some of Divine Might's Soul Tool research was open to the public, and they did not mind others imitating it.
Moreover, every year, quite a few exchange students from the Sun Moon Empire were sent to Shenwu Academy for further study.
It was precisely because of such open policies that the opposing voices within the Sun Moon Empire had gradually weakened.
After all, if even the higher-ups had no objections, then those below would naturally and rightfully accept those benefits.
Ultimately, the benefits were right in front of them.
Previously, they had been constrained by the attitude of the higher-ups. But now that permission had been granted from above, they naturally could not remain indifferent.
Thus, after a long period of reform and development, the Sun Moon Empire had naturally undergone a qualitative improvement.
Of course, the unavoidable result was that their dependence on Divine Might had grown even stronger.
Jing Hongchen and some individuals with strong desires for control quickly noticed this.
However, by the time they wanted