Divine Communication

"Senior, you were looking for me?"

Hu Mang was taken aback by the address, but quickly recovered and laughed.

"Actually, it's nothing, junior. I just checked my phone and saw a missed call from you, so I thought of you and wanted to call you back."

Wang Zeyu was also taken aback. After recalling for a moment, he asked in surprise, "Senior brother, I called you ten days ago. You're only seeing it now?"

"You're clearly not in the business of shovels. For people in our line of work, bad signal is a regular occurrence. I worked on a project last month in such a remote location that there was absolutely no signal."

"----Okay, it's nothing really. I just had a rare day off and wanted to ask you out for tea, but if you're busy, then never mind."

"Well, junior, I have something to ask you. You're a programmer specializing in talismans, so you should know a little about the value of a Cultivation Method software, right?"

This brings us right to Wang Zeyu's area of expertise.

"Of course, the greatest value of a Cultivation Method software lies in the Cultivation Method itself. Not all Cultivation Method are suitable for reprogramming and then providing downloads and installations; the universality of the Cultivation Method itself must be considered. But conversely, if a Cultivation Method is too simple, why wouldn't people just practice it offline? Isn't that safer? So, the trade-offs between these two considerations are actually quite complex."

It tests one's skill in controlling the heat.

"Hmm, junior brother, do you know about the 'Electronic Wooden Fish'? And that 'Lesser Bodhi,' the Bodhi State of Mind, do you know it?"

"Of course I know, Senior Brother. It's now a classic case study in our industry. It bypasses the adaptation of cultivation methods and directly provides assistance in cultivating the State of Mind, eliminating karma, stabilizing the soul, and most importantly, it's a non-toxic adaptation of Buddhist Cultivation Method. The person who handled it is definitely a master. Our Heavenly Gate doesn't have any Cultivation Method passed down; this is a creation from scratch!"

"Senior brother?"

"Nothing much, just wanted to ask, it sold for 50 million, do you think that price is right?"

"Of course it's worth it! If you ask me, it's worth it, not just 50 million, but 500 million!" Wang Zeyu said decisively.

Five hundred million?

The Hu Mang had become somewhat numb.

Many zeros.

"Then why is it worth it?"

"Senior brother, don't you know the Divine Sense Group? That Divine Sense internet software belongs to them."

"Yeah?"

Hu Mang glanced at the software, and sure enough, the newly updated software icon had the words "Divine Communication" added to it.

"This company is a giant in the social networking industry, and 'Divine Sense' is its next-generation core product. All related ecosystems will be built around it. In this pioneering stage, the more user favor it gains and the better the related ecosystem is built, the more secure its position as a national-level software will be."

"Besides this one, several other giant spiritual companies are also trying to enter the field of Divine Sense social networking. In the end, what matters most in social networking is the value of the public goods provided. After Divine Message Group purchased the Electronic Wooden Fish, it will most likely separate the 'Lesser Bodhi' function and install it on Divine Communication. This function, which assists in cultivation, will greatly increase user stickiness."

"According to my boss, if it were her, she would absolutely not sell it now. Even if she were to sell it, she would update and iterate it several more times to reach at least 50 million users. This is because, according to the conclusions drawn by our Cultivation Method consultant, this Cultivation Method is actually incomplete; there are at least seven more versions that can be updated later."

That's right, there are seven more characters.

"----If we reach 50 million users, the boss said if he doesn't sell it to her for 1 billion, she'll chop off her head."

Prices have gone up again.

The Hu Mang was numb.

"Of course, given my boss's ambitions, there's a high probability she'll use this opportunity to acquire other Cultivation Method software and advance her own agenda."

We need to develop a software ecosystem for our Cultivation Method, and then try to go public.

It was clear that Wang Zeyu held his boss in high regard.

Hu Mang had originally planned to go to sleep, but now he felt a bit unable to fall asleep.

Ten billion! Ten billion!

Seeing that the other person didn't speak, Wang Zeyu thought that perhaps he had explained it too profoundly and that he, as a senior civil engineering student, couldn't understand it, so he changed his approach.

"Senior brother, let me put it this way: you can think of the major Spirit Network companies on the market today as ancient cultivation sects, and their users as their potential disciples. The more disciples they have, the greater the chance of discovering geniuses, right? Like Heavenly Spirit Root, Lightning Spirit Root, innate aptitude, and so on."

"But what makes you so special that you can win the favor of these geniuses? It's naturally because of your superior Cultivation Method. Those public service functions are like the Cultivation Method in an ancient library. The more Cultivation Method you have, the better, and naturally, the more talented disciples you'll attract."

"The authorities have already spoken. From virtual sects to future Virtual Grotto-Heaven, the access to the Spirit Network will only get wider and wider. This is bait that even the giants have no choice but to take. Because once the Heavenly Gate Spirit Network can reach the grotto-heaven level, becoming a Nascent Spirit Transformation or Void Refinement will not be impossible. With such a huge pie falling into their laps, do you think those big shots will go crazy?"

"This is a new map brimming with top-tier cultivation resources."

"Okay, I understand," Hu Mang said weakly.

"Huh? What's wrong, senior brother?" Wang Zeyu suddenly sensed that the other person's aura had weakened considerably.

Why are you suddenly asking about the "Electronic Wooden Fish"? Are you involved with it?

What connection could there be between civil engineers and programmers?

Did those people who made money from Electronic Wooden Fish a type of online fishing game) switch to real estate?

Wang Zeyu thought about it carefully, and this was the only possibility he could think of.

"It can't be said that there's absolutely no connection," Hu Mang said vaguely.

"Oh? What's their relationship?" Wang Zeyu became even more curious.

Hu Mang sighed deeply and told the truth.

"The Bodhi Heart Method of the Electronic Wooden Fish," formerly known as the Nine-Character Great Hand Seal, is considered an introductory Buddhist Cultivation Method. This Cultivation Method was provided by me; in your internet slang, I also handled the software integration myself."

"???"

Wang Zeyu was completely dumbfounded.

You developed this Cultivation Method!?

Is it true or false?

You managed to develop this? Senior, you civil engineers really produce talented people!

Wang Zeyu was stunned by the other person's words and remained silent for a long time, completely unaware that the door to the office behind him had been pushed open at some point.

"So that's where you were hiding and slacking off! Turns out you were here gossiping about me."

The Spirit Pivot No. 1 in Wang Zeyu's hand was gently pulled away, and then a female voice, carrying a hint of force and a touch of amusement, rang out.

"Hello, senior, I'm Wang Zeyu's boss. I was wondering if you have time to visit our company tomorrow? I'd like Wang Zeyu to show you around his work environment and give you some pointers."

She paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "How about we discuss how to help you protect your rights?"

Hu Mang hung up the phone, licked his gums, and suddenly laughed.

The rules of the game are quite different in these two worlds. In the Heavenly Gate, even a Nascent Soul cultivator, let alone Golden Core cultivator, has to Nascent Soul for their rights.

Hu Mang was wide awake now. He let out a sigh of relief, got up, washed up, and went into his small cultivation room. He turned the Spiritual Qi switch to the maximum and barely managed to regain some of the feeling he had in Demon-Subduing City.

These past few days, all I've done is eat and sleep. I've been completely off for 10 days and haven't done anything else except yesterday evening when I replaced his dad's Lightning Crystal. After that, I've been sleeping soundly ever since.

So the benefits of this Demon-Subduing City have not yet been fully accounted for.

"Compared to last time, the benefits I've gained this time all seem to be related to Cultivation Method."

It was during that phone call that Hu Mang realized he had been overlooking the value of the Azure Mysterious Realm Cultivation Method.

There's no way around it, the ancient Cultivation Method of Heavenly Gate are just too deceptive.

However, the Azure Mysterious Realm is not the ancient Heavenly Gate. Its natural Spiritual Qi energy is even stronger than that of the Heavenly Gate after the large-scale industrial development.

The level of Cultivation Method is determined by the foundation of Spiritual Qi energy. When the Spiritual Qi is sufficient, the level of Cultivation Method will naturally increase.

The benefits gained from this competition for the position of Thunder God are mostly related to Cultivation Method, including the "Tribulation-Breaking Divine Spear," the Corpse Liberation Book, the Ghost Makeup Book, the Seven Absolutes Devil Meridians, the Realm of Three Yin, the Unity of Heaven and Man and Man through the Five Veins, the Dragon Eye, the Great Mudra at the Perfect Level, and the True Meaning of Subduing Demons.

Any one of these items, taken at random, surpasses the so-called "Bodhi Heart Method".

The Hu Mang simply lacks a way to monetize its assets.

This is why Hu Mang agreed to go see Wang Zeyu tomorrow; he was genuinely curious about the legendary three-year Data Golden Core and five-year Information Nascent Soul cultivation methods.

He missed the golden age of Heavenly Gate's massive infrastructure construction, but those who engage in virtual cultivation have just caught up with the Spirit Network era, and it is precisely the golden period of this era.

"Moreover, I do have other Buddhist Cultivation Method on hand."

Hu Mang muttered to himself, weighing a golden Storage Bag engraved with swastikas in his hand.

Both being high-level Storage Bag, the Jingtu didn't have the bad habit of the Mysterious Yin Old Daoist Xuanyin, who insisted on using a Divine Sense seal like a combination lock. With a backhand flip, the Hu Mang scattered various types of Buddhist Law Artifact all over the ground.

Golden wheel, right-spiraling conch shell, Buddhist scripture umbrella, robe canopy, lotus, treasure vase, twin fish, vajra, dharma bell, prayer beads, banner, wish-fulfilling jewel, wish-fulfilling jewel----

Each of these items radiates a brilliant Buddhist light, and most of them have reached the level of "top-tier Spirit Artifact," with several even surpassing the level of top-tier Spirit Artifact.

But none of them can be considered Spirit Artifact.

The reason is simple: these Buddhist artifacts have no spiritual power whatsoever.

What's amazing is that even without any spiritual power, the Buddhist energy is so strong; Buddhist Law Artifact are indeed special.

Apart from that, there wasn't a single Spirit Stone.

Hu Mang wasn't disappointed, after all, he already knew when he got his hands on them; among these Buddhist artifacts, he found a red wooden Buddha statue.

The Buddha statue is covered with densely packed characters.

Having already learned to read in the Azure Mysterious Realm, Hu Mang naturally recognized the bolded characters.

"Wisdom King Method - Wisdom King Aizen"

"No wonder you couldn't subdue the Prison-Subduing Wisdom King; you're not what you advertised."

Hu Mang muttered to himself, his expression somewhat strange.

Wisdom King Aizen -ō - an emanation of Vajrasattva, with a red, wrathful appearance; emphasizing the purification of attachments, romantic afflictions, and the harmonization of interpersonal relationships.

A harmonious marriage resolves entanglements of love and hate, and seeks to sever attachments, obsessions, and desires.

In Buddhism, what it corresponds to, or rather what it subdues, is lust.

"I wonder if developing a Divine Sense Lust Abstinence Software would be a viable business opportunity?"