The crown prince had it rough

In the Lower Realm Mutual Aid Group.

Tian Shenggong: Sigh, I should have taken the exam for the Myriad Laws Sect back then.

"Your message has been restricted from being displayed due to violations of the Immortal Soldier Mansion's sect rules."

Seeing his newly posted content blocked, Tian Shenggong felt a pang of helplessness.

"Damn it, the Immortal Soldier Mansion now even requires me to submit my personal information for verification?"

Tian Shenggong felt that the management of the entire Immortal Soldier Mansion was becoming increasingly chaotic and even disorderly.

At first, Tian Shenggong was delighted by the policy of "canceling Realm Certificate," feeling that his long-suppressed cultivation and his unparalleled talent would finally be unrestricted, and his strength, work ability, and Salary Ability would be greatly enhanced.

But soon, the prices of the materials needed for the breakthrough skyrocketed, the work requirements increased, the salaries declined, and the performance utilization rate increased... A series of changes made Tian Shenggong feel a sense of bitterness.

"Cultivators from 10 years ago, 50 years ago, 100 years ago, 200... 400 years ago, all broke through with me and competed with me."

At this moment, he truly felt that after the restrictions were lifted, the competition within the sect had become more intense than ever before.

Even Tian Shenggong, who had entered the top ten through the examinations and entered the sect from the Lower Realm, and was a top scholar since childhood, felt a trace of fear when he saw dozens of generations competing together.

"Just before the Realm Certificate was canceled, they were still talking about quota-based cultivation, stable resource prices, and telling us there was no need to stockpile cultivation materials in advance."

"Now all these prices have skyrocketed, and they're telling me that everyone is primarily responsible for their own cultivation level."

At this moment, he felt even more envious of the Lower Realm students who had been admitted to the Myriad Laws Sect.

"Zhang Yu has already become the Ten Thousand Methods Crown Prince!"

Tian Shenggong couldn't help but reminisce about the past, when the Top Ten League started, Zhang Yu was just a nobody standing in the camp of Ten Thousand Laws University.

Even in the semifinals, I only lost to my opponent by one move; we were all on the same level.

"And now? The gap between the two sides is beyond comprehension. What does this signify?"

"The management of the Immortal Soldier Mansion has encountered huge problems, especially in terms of talent cultivation. The main reason why Zhang Yu and I have fallen so far behind is because the Immortal Soldier Mansion has held us back..."

Just then, another message popped up in the group chat.

Wang Yin: I think we should change the name of our Lower Realm Mutual Aid Group. How about calling it Yixin Society?

Ying Mingchi: Good, good, good. The group is full of followers of Zhu Yi Lord of Heaven, so this name is appropriate.

Someone asked: When did you become a follower of the Lord of Heaven?

Ying Mingchi: Although I am from the Heaven Demon Sect, I also have the blood of His Highness Ten Thousand Methods Crown Prince flowing in my veins, so I am considered half Ten Thousand Methods.

Wang Yin: Me too. I wanted to go to Wanfa University back in college, but unfortunately I filled out the wrong application. Otherwise, I would be a graduate of Ten Thousand Laws University now, and Sect Affairs Officer of the Myriad Laws Sect.

Glancing at the messages in the group, Yu Xinghan decided not to agree to the name change request for the time being, thinking to himself, "You outsiders dare to call yourselves Lord Wan?"

In Yu Xinghan's view, how could these people from other universities compare to the direct descendants of the Ten Thousand University Gang?

"Those who truly graduated with His Highness the Crown Prince and climbed up the ranks alongside him from the Ten Thousand Laws University are the core members of the Crown Prince Party."

"Yixin Society? If you really change this group name, who knows if you'll use it to swindle people and make outsiders think you're really the Crown Prince's disciples."

"However, the name ' Yixin Society' is quite good. It's mine now, and I can use it elsewhere in the future..."

Yu Xinghan even thought Zhang Yu should leave the group; otherwise, wouldn't staying in the group allow these Lower Cultivator from the outer sect to take advantage?

However, the thoughts expressed in the group were merely a wisp of the many thoughts currently swirling in Yu Xinghan's mind.

His gaze was fixed on Ye Xingli, Feng Tingting, and other cultivators from the Artifact Refining Faction, wanting to see what positions Zhang Yu had promoted them to.

"Did Ye Xingli go to the Yufa Pavilion to serve as the Deputy Pavilion Master, in charge of patents related to weapon crafting technology?"

"Feng Tingting went with her and became a department head."

"Bei Wufeng, Jin Jun, and Yan Qianji be in charge of the Soul Cultivator department and company at the Old Days Graveyard next?"

The cultivators, including Ye Xingli and Feng Tingting, originally worked at the Old Days Graveyard, in charge of Soul Cultivator affairs.

But on the day of the Bookholder Conference, Tai Yuebai took them away for protection until the incident was over, and then safely returned them.

Afterwards, Tai Yuebai explained the situation to Zhang Yu and greeted Ye Xingli and the others, and the matter was finally settled.

Looking at the promotion and appointment announcement, Feng Tingting exclaimed with delight, "Senior Sister, His Highness the Crown Prince hasn't forgotten us! We're now entering the Yufa Pavilion, in charge of managing the patents for weapon refining technology. This is a very important position, and it's incredibly lucrative!"

Ye Xingli understood that in Kunxu, a world ruled by the tyranny of Immortal Dao Technique, positions managing Immortal Dao Technique carried considerable power.

At this moment, Ye Xingli looked at the message sent by Zhang Yu and calmly thought, "No matter how much profit there is, we must break the rules this time. Only by breaking the rules can we help the Crown Prince make a fortune."

Feng Tingting said, "Senior Sister, with so many technology patents, won't this affect the interests of immortals? Aren't you afraid?"

Ye Xingli: "I'm afraid, but I'm even more afraid that the Crown Prince won't get enough."

"It's better to take more than less, lest the Crown Prince be dissatisfied. Only if the Crown Prince is satisfied can our path be long-lasting."

"This time, we'd rather break the rules than let the Crown Prince completely control the Yufa Pavilion, and then we'll re-establish the rules."

Feng Tingting couldn't help but feel frightened and said, "Senior Sister, now that you say that, I'm even more worried. Are we going to Combat Arts immortals?"

Ye Xingli sighed, "Don't panic. The sect is currently divided, and the interests of the immortals are intertwined. Conflict is inevitable, and the Pro-War is not here."

Feng Tingting: "So what do we do next?"

Ye Xingli: "Let's take up our posts first."

Another corner of the Old Days Graveyard.

Bei Wufeng felt a surge of pride and satisfaction as he looked at the news of his promotion and transfer.

He looked at Jin Jun and Yan Qianji beside him and said, "Gentlemen, what are your plans for taking charge of the Old Days Graveyard?"

Jin Jun said, "Of course, it's to repay the Crown Prince. I think we should strive to increase our performance by more than 50% this year!"

Yan Qianji: "The numerous Soul Cultivator in the Old Days Graveyard have always been the Crown Prince's core base. Even if their performance doesn't improve significantly, we absolutely cannot allow any problems to arise."

Bei Wufeng said, "What you all said is very good, but I think the most urgent task at present is to classify Demon Descendant Soul Cultivator and Human Race Soul Cultivator."

With Zhang Yu's actions, the entire Myriad Laws Sect was thrown into turmoil.

The news of the promotions, demotions, and transfers of the monks attracted the attention of countless people.

Bu Yingshu, the current Pavilion Master of the Martial Arts Pavilion, is one of those who are paying attention.

Ever since Zhang Yu became the Ten Thousand Methods Crown Prince, Bu Yingshu has been waiting.

Her first thought at that moment was, "If only Xiaoyu would give me the position of Ten Thousand Methods Crown Prince."

But Bu Yingshu knew that was impossible, so she could only think of another way: How would Zhang Yu promote me? And what better position would he transfer me to?

However, instead of news of promotion or transfer, Bu Yingshu received the news that all Cultivation Method research at the Martial Arts Pavilion had been suspended and research funds had been frozen.

At this moment Bu Yingshu began to feel panicked. "I've invested so much in Zhang Yu, isn't everyone saying he's loyal to the past? He shouldn't try to suppress me, right?"

"Could it be that a debt of gratitude has turned into enmity? The original shareholders were ousted, and the angel investor was betrayed..."

"Is it because I am the Great Saint Successor?"

A series of doubts played out in Bu Yingshu's mind, and she could only continue to wait anxiously for further news.

As news of the promotions of various cultivators spread, Bu Yingshu gradually felt a growing sense of Grievance Qi.

"Ying Xin? A nobody I've never even heard of, a Civil Engineering Lower Cultivator, and she's been promoted to Fourth Rank? And transferred to the Department of Finance and Taxation?"

Am I not even as good as her?

Just as Bu Yingshu was getting angrier, she discovered that she had received a message from Zhang Yu.

Just as Bu Yingshu was browsing through the messages and about to reply, she discovered that Bu Yuangui had already replied on her behalf.

Within the Feathering Grotto-Heaven.

The surging magical power swept in continuously, converging through layers of Magical Power Circuit and pouring into Zhang Yu's body.

At the same time, a large amount of Immortal Energy swept in, which Zhang Yu continuously captured, further enhancing and transforming the cultivation environment of the entire Grotto-Heaven.

With the authority granted to the Ten Thousand Methods Crown Prince, Zhang Yu easily mobilized a large amount of basic Immortal Dao Resources such as Spiritual Energy, magical power, Immortal Energy.

This will further and greatly accelerate his spiritual practice.

However, when Zhang Yu wanted to gather another batch of pills, he found himself facing numerous obstacles.

Zhang Yu quickly learned why. "Although the upper and lower levels are governed separately, and I agreed with Immortal Zhimiao that we would not infringe upon each other, there are numerous assets on the 11th to 19th Layer, which theoretically all belong to the immortals."

"Even if I wanted to mobilize a lot of resources, my subordinates wouldn't dare to send them easily without the approval of the immortal lineage."

Thinking of this, Sect Examination Clone felt distressed. "We are the Ten Thousand Methods Crown Prince! Now that the Immortal Emperor is gone, we are the primary leaders of the Myriad Laws Sect. How can there be anything within the sect that we cannot control?!"

Soon, Zhang Yu discovered that not only pills, but also many Dharma Skeleton, flying swords, Immortal Shuttle, and other supplies, as well as many Sect Enterprise, companies, and research institutes, were all out of his control.

It was precisely for this reason that Zhang Yu mobilized people from Fourth Office, wanting to control more resources and power within the Myriad Laws Sect.

At the same time, various options from the Yufa Pavilion appeared on the sect management platform in front of Zhang Yu.

Not long ago, Zhang Yu wanted to choose some Cultivation Method to practice.

"I've suffered for so long, and now that I've become the Ten Thousand Methods Crown Prince, it's time to cultivate a few Heaven-Opening Technique."

Zhang Yu had already decided that he would cultivate several Heaven-Opening Technique and Sect Protecting Cultivation Method to create a powerful Chain Law Diagram.

But Zhang Yu immediately encountered a problem similar to the one he had just faced.

That is, within the Myriad Laws Sect, the Copyright of many Heaven-Opening Technique and Sect Protecting Cultivation Method are held by immortals, and even he cannot use them at will.

The remaining few Heaven-Opening Technique that he had the authority to access all belonged to the sect's assets, and Zhang Yu did not intend to cultivate them.

"These Cultivation Method are all under the control of the Wanfa Immortal Emperor. Every time I cultivate these top-tier Cultivation Method, I'm afraid I'll become connected with his Dao Orthodoxy."

"Especially... if I were to confront the Wanfa Immortal Emperor in the future, my painstakingly cultivated Heaven-Opening Technique would have been cracked by him beforehand, and he might even have left a backdoor in it. How could I possibly fight him then?"

"If I had to choose Cultivation Method, it would have to be Black Cultivation Method."

Therefore, Zhang Yu planned to use the Yufa Pavilion to retrieve the Heaven-Opening Grade and Sect-Protecting Grade Black Cultivation Method.

"If we could find the [Great Saint Successor's] Black Cultivation Method, that would be even better."

During this deployment, Zhang Yu encountered two more problems.

"Since the Wanfa Immortal Emperor left, the Daoist Canon Catalog has been disconnected and is no longer usable."

"And accessing the Black Cultivation Method information in the Yufa Pavilion's internal archives actually requires the Immortal Emperor's approval? If the Immortal Emperor is not present, it also requires the consent of the Immortal Venerable, or even multiple Celestials?"

Zhang Yu's application, which he submitted, has still not been approved by the immortals.

"These immortals say they won't interfere with me, but they don't support me becoming the Ten Thousand Methods Crown Prince. They even clash with me over many asset disposals on 19th Layer."

At this moment, Zhang Yu once again felt the power that the immortals placed upon him, the Ten Thousand Methods Crown Prince.

He activated the Talisman Arts and asked the All-Knowing All-Questioning Great God if there was any way to bypass this approval process.

The other party's answer was simple: change the procedures and rules of the Yufa Pavilion through the Ascension Hall.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Indeed, to gain control of the Myriad Laws Sect, complete control of the Ascension Hall is an essential step."

With a mere thought, the list of members within the Ascension Hall appeared before him.

"The simplest way is definitely to promote someone I trust directly."

"But Yu Xinghan and the others are too weak in cultivation; even if they went up there, they wouldn't be able to control the situation."

Zhang Yu understood that the Ascension Hall, as the central institution, housed Ascension Realm from different factions, each representing the interests of different immortals and Dao Orthodoxy.

If someone is promoted but has a position without a powerful backer or their own faction to cooperate with, they will be constrained at every turn, and their power will be difficult to exert.

"Use the people in the Ascension Hall for now, and replace these old people after Yu Xinghan and the others have grown up."

Which of these people is the most usable?

Zhang Yu glanced at Bu Yuangui and asked, "Fu Ji, how did your talk with Bu Yingshu go?"

Fu Ji analyzed, "The person I was talking to shouldn't be Bu Yingshu."

"However, I just checked, and there's no mark of Tianwen Star."

"It's probably a high-ranking member of the Immortal Clan. It seems the Immortal Clan is currently leaning towards us."

In the Spirit Realm Space.

Under the Divine Power of several great gods, Zhang Yu began to meet with each Ascension Realm cultivator to confirm their attitude.

The first person he met was Bu Yuangui.

Seeing Zhang Yu surrounded by a group of powerful figures, Bu Yuangui became even more respectful.

Zhang Yu then asked, "Do you want to break the Immortal Clan's prohibition on becoming an immortal?"

Upon hearing Zhang Yu's direct question, Bu Yuangui was startled, and an immense greed arose within him.

After a moment's thought, he immediately knelt down.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

Bu Yuangui thought to himself, "Ying Shu, our Immortal Clan is indeed about to produce an immortal, and that is your father, me."

A moment later, Zhang Yu met with Ling Chenji of the Innate Dao Lineage Faction.

This young woman-looking monk was one of the judges for the first Third-Generation Law Articles.

At this moment, she also prostrated herself on the ground, demonstrating the characteristics of the Innate Dao Lineage and expressing an attitude of utmost obedience.

Sect Examination Clone laughed and said, "This Innate Dao Lineage was indeed troublesome when we were Lower Cultivator. But after becoming the Ten Thousand Methods Crown Prince, we discovered that this Innate Dao Lineage still has its merits."

Zhang Yu sighed inwardly, "It can be used for now, but if we face the Immortal Emperor in the future, I wonder if this lineage of the Innate Dao Lineage will turn against us."

At the same time, another thought of Zhang Yu saw Yi Yaosheng.

This Ascension Realm cultivator, who had once been in the Ascension Hall, felt nothing but deep regret after being kicked out by Zhang Yu.

Upon seeing Zhang Yu, he immediately apologized, saying, "Your Highness, this old minister is foolish and lacks foresight. Please forgive me."

Looking at the ten million Immortal Coin sent by the other party, Zhang Yu said indifferently, "Is this all you're going to use to apologize to me?"

Yi Yaosheng: "Your Highness, the situation is currently turbulent, and this old minister is not exactly well-off. However, this old minister knows that Your Highness is worried about the situation and must want to mobilize the various elixirs within the sect, right?"

At that moment, Yi Yaosheng began to complain and explain how he could help Zhang Yu if he returned to the Ascension Hall.

On the other side, Fa Liuyuan, as the representative of the Ascension Hall, also met Zhang Yu at this moment.

Looking at Zhang Yu surrounded by powerful figures, Fa Liuyuan couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

He still remembered the first time he met Zhang Yu, when he awarded Zhang Yu High Merit, but he never expected that a few years later, it would be his turn to be received by Zhang Yu.

Fa Liuyuan also expressed his stance. "Your Highness, with the end of the world approaching, and as the successor recognized by Master Ying Xintian, we Reformists should naturally give you our full support."

Zhang Yu said, "Very well, what if I want to implement reforms?"

"Reform?" Fa Liuyuan was slightly taken aback and asked, "How to reform?"

Zhang Yu said, "Senior Fa Liuyuan, don't be fooled by my current position as Crown Prince, which seems prestigious and Ten Thousand Methods. In reality, I am surrounded by immortals from all walks of life."

"Even allocating a batch of pills depends on the whims of the immortals within the pharmaceutical company faction."

"Under such circumstances, how can we gather strength to resist the apocalypse?"

Fa Liuyuan instantly understood that Zhang Yu was trying to consolidate power.

"He doesn't want to be the Ten Thousand Methods Crown Prince; he wants to go further and become the Wanfa Immortal Emperor? At least the Wanfa Immortal Emperor within 19th Layer."

Although Fa Liuyuan thought Zhang Yu's statement made sense, he was not optimistic about it.

After all, besides their immense strength, the Immortal Class Immortal Class also possesses countless cultivators and assets on 19th Layer, making their interests incredibly complex and intertwined.

Fa Liuyuan advised, "Your Highness, this matter requires further consideration."

Zhang Yu sighed, "How could I not want to plan this carefully? But the end is near, the Finality approaching, and there is no time left for such planning."

"Furthermore, my requirements are not high. Although the 21st Layer and above are the essence of the sect, I can ignore them. However, from the 1st to the 19th Layer, Immortal Class cannot continue to interfere."

Just then, Fa Liuyuan's gaze shifted slightly, and he said to Zhang Yu, "Your Highness, the two immortals wish to have a conversation with you."

A moment later, the Reformists Immortal Roujia and Immortal Yixuan descended from their projections and appeared in front of Zhang Yu.

On the day the Ten Immortal Emperors began their decisive battle, Ying Xintian seized control of the Kunlun Dao Orthodoxy from these two immortals, but at this moment, their faces showed no sign of distress.

The Immortal Roujia said calmly, "Zhang Yu, are you aware that your 13 consecutive transfer orders from the Ascension Hall, which have removed representatives from numerous factions, have already angered several immortals?"

Immortal Yixuan nodded slightly. "Fortunately, they are willing to give you a chance because of our sake. As long as you invite those cultivators who were kicked out back, this matter can be treated as if it never happened."

Seeing that Zhang Yu did not answer, Immortal Roujia frowned and said, "Zhang Yu, don't think that just because Immortal Zhimiao agreed to a non-aggression pact, the immortals can't do anything to you."

"Yes, the immortals are indeed unwilling to clash with the Eight Department Gods beside you right now."

"But do you know how much stuff is supplied to the immortals from the 11th to the 19th Layer every month? It's the needs of the Immortal Class that support most of the cultivators in this sect."

"If sanctions are imposed, and all trade within the sect ceases, leading to a trade shutdown, business failures, and asset withdrawals, what will you do then?"

"Furthermore, the supply of various key Immortal Dao materials has been cut off, and the licensing of Immortal Dao Technique has been suspended. How long do you think you can hold out?"

Immortal Yixuan advised, "Zhang Yu, although you are the Ten Thousand Methods Crown Prince, your foundation is shallow. You need to consider the thoughts of the immortals more carefully when doing things, and you cannot act arbitrarily."

"From now on, without the immortals' permission, you should not arbitrarily move the cultivators of the Ascension Hall, lest it cause turmoil within the sect, which you cannot handle."

At this moment, Zhang Yu once again deeply felt the direct interference of the immortals and the heavy constraints imposed on his position as crown prince.

The Sect Examination Clone angrily retorted, "Do these celestial beasts above want to act like empress dowagers or emperors emeritus? How can this be allowed? Our power within the Myriad Laws Sect should have no boundaries! Sect Enterprise, companies, research institutes, laboratories... all must be under our control!"

Zhan Xian: "Zhang Yu, remember this: we fight for power and profit to fight against the apocalypse and gather strength."

The Sect Examination Clone said, "Zhang Yu, handing over things to these monopolists of the Immortal Dao in Kunxu will only make things worse. Only if we take control of everything can Kunxu be brought to a healthy state."

Listening to the debate between the two opposing ideas, the Bao Shen thought to himself, "The Sect Examination Clone has become clever; it's using the excuse of opposing the monopoly of the Immortal Dao to cover itself up."