Chapter 12499

Chapter 12499

That's not how it works.

Zhang Baiyu corrected, "Just because I set up a barrier doesn't mean no one can get close. That's not a given. If someone accidentally wanders in and causes the barrier to fail, it's not their problem. I can only blame myself for not preparing properly."

Lin Yi gave the other person a deep look.

This person is actually a bit wicked.

Lin Yi smiled and said, "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint Young Master Zhang. My master is elusive, and I don't know where he is."

Zhang Baiyu remained silent for a moment, then took out a manual on Dharma Imagery.

"This is the ultimate killing eye technique passed down through our Zhang family. We kindly request that the Great Emperor of Termination pass it on to you as a token of our gratitude."

Lin Yi was stunned for a moment.

He had certainly heard of the Strategist's lineage's deadly eye.

Looking at all the Dharma Aspect manuals in the entire Tianjun, these are definitely among the top-ranked ones. There's no other reason than that all pupil techniques are of low level.

Especially this Deadly Eye, which is said to be able to instantly perceive the weaknesses of a Dharma Aspect. Once used properly, it can be invincible in actual combat.

Even among the core members of the Zhang family, very few are qualified to cultivate the Absolute Killing Eye.

As the eldest son of the strategist Zhang Baiyu and the successor to the strategist in everyone's eyes, it's not surprising that he possesses the Absolute Killing Eye. But to just give it away like that seems a bit too generous.

Lin Yi asked in surprise, "The Strategist allows such a thing?"

Zhang Baiyu said solemnly, "My father said that since the Absolute Killing Eye has been handed over to me, I have the right to transfer it to anyone, not necessarily limited to the lineage of the Sage of Strategy."

“Cherishing one’s own possessions has never been the style of my lineage of strategists.”

"Moreover, the Absolute Kill Eye is quite special; it's not something anyone can learn just by wanting to."

Lin Yi immediately understood.

The common perception of Dharma manuals is that they are mainly monopolized by major families because each family strictly adheres to the rule of keeping them secret; otherwise, they would have been commonplace long ago.

Strictly speaking, this argument is only half right.

The practice of keeping secrets is indeed part of the reason for monopolies.

But even if it were completely liberalized, it would still be far from becoming ubiquitous.

Just as there is a peerless secret manual in the secular world, anyone who masters even a fraction of it can defy fate and achieve great success.

This secret manual is not kept secret; any random passerby can buy it, and at an incredibly low price.

You can even get it for free online.

Even so, it still has no real value for the vast majority of ordinary people.

This unparalleled secret manual is called "Engineering Cybernetics".

What's the use of a great manual if you can't understand it?

Conversely, even if all the secret manuals of the various families in Tianjun were made public, they would still be completely irrelevant to 99.9% of the general public.

After all, they couldn't even meet the basic requirements for cultivation.

Moreover, even if one reaches the threshold for cultivation, whether one can understand the manual or achieve success in cultivation is another matter entirely.

If Lin Yi were to reveal the Black Star Explosion technique, the number of people in the entire Tianjun who could potentially master it would probably be no more than a handful.

After receiving the Ultimate Killing Eye Manual, Lin Yi glanced at it and found that its difficulty was no less than his own improved Black Star Blast.

In an instant, Lin Yi suddenly understood that sentence: only the lineage of the Sage of Strategy can cultivate the Absolute Killing Eye.

Actually, it should be the other way around.

Only those who master the Absolute Kill Eye are qualified to become members of the Strategist lineage.

No wonder the strategist doesn't impose any restrictions on this; in a way, it's a filter. If you can't master the Absolute Kill Eye, you're simply not considered.

After a pause, Zhang Baiyu spoke again: "There is another matter, which I hope the End Emperor will grant."

Lin Yi casually replied, "Go ahead."

"I want to join the Termination Society."

Zhang Baiyu's words stunned even Lin Yi.

Zhang Baiyu waited a moment, then said understandingly, "If this request would be difficult for you, then let's forget about it."

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about."

Lin Yi looked at him strangely: "You should know that your younger brother Zhang Fengxiao has been working against us all along, right?"

Zhang Baiyu nodded readily: "I know."

Lin Yi said playfully, "If you join in, then you'll be competing against him. If you think there's no problem with that, then I certainly won't object."

Zhang Baiyu replied without hesitation: "Public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters. I have no problem with that."

"Okay, then it's decided."

Lin Yi immediately instructed Lü Bukui: "Go and call all the members of the track development team here. From today onwards, Young Master Zhang will be a member of the track development team."

Zhang Baiyu was slightly moved: "Thank you for your trust, Chairman."

He knew perfectly well what kind of team the track development group was; many core members of prominent families in Tianjun were now desperately trying to get in.

Given his status, he wouldn't necessarily value this matter highly, but Lin Yi's decision to let him join the team right away was still quite unexpected.

From Lin Yi's perspective, this is really no big deal.

It's not like he doesn't have descendants of the Five Sages here. Don't forget, Kong Qianqiu has long been a core member of his group.

Of course, in terms of strength and status, Kong Qianqiu is still inferior to Zhang Baiyu.

In any case, Zhang Baiyu's joining the association has both advantages and disadvantages for Lin Yi, but as long as he has absolute strength, he can sit back and relax.

The news caused unrest among the various factions in Tianjun.

Given Zhang Baiyu's status, any action he takes cannot represent only himself.

His sudden joining of the final meeting, in the eyes of those with ulterior motives, represents the strategist's stance.

One is Kong Qianqiu, and the other is Zhang Baiyu.

Unbeknownst to them, the Ending Council had already captured two of the five saints of the aristocratic families.

This situation is becoming rather delicate.

Lin Yi didn't say much about it and continued to lead the track development team to earn godhood fragments as always.

Facing Zhang Baiyu, a newcomer, he held nothing back and made no attempt to test him.

For such a clever person, any reservations or probing are superfluous.

Sincerity is the greatest weapon.

Lin Yi's strategy was simple: be honest with each other while observing coldly.

Zhang Baiyu's performance did not disappoint him.

On his first day in the group, he demonstrated the high quality of his skills in planning to become the eldest son. Lin Yi only provided some general historical figures' schemes, and under his manipulation, they achieved a great victory.

On the other hand, Zhang Fengxiao on the opposite side suffered a complete defeat, with not a single opportunity in sight throughout the entire game.

It highlights a sense of frustration.

For a time, the civil war among strategists remained incredibly popular, even overshadowing the Nie Huichuan incident and becoming the top trending topic in the entire Tianjun County.

Lin Yi was pleased with this outcome.

With Zhang Baiyu helping to manage the situation, it's not only less stressful, but also allows for further observation of this strategist's eldest son. Why not take advantage of it?
As for Lin Yi himself, he took some time to practice the Absolute Kill Eye technique.

To be honest, it is indeed difficult, but with Lin Yi's aptitude, it's not like he can't overcome it.

Not to mention that he can enter the new world and have a cheat code, he has already practiced a lot of various eye techniques, including the Ultimate Divine Eye that he mastered recently.

All eye techniques have commonalities; if one method is mastered, all methods will follow, which is a natural and logical progression.