Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 795

Year 7410 of the Xia calendar, Blue Star

Liang Long had returned, accompanied by more than five hundred individuals. The remaining ones failed to come back.

Cao Wang felt thrilled by Liang Long’s arrival. He rushed to release articles about it. In addition to stressing the event’s importance, he highlighted the massive economic gains.

Alongside them, Liang Long transported millions of tons of ore from Jiang Star—resources scarce on Blue Star, with merely tiny reserves available. Certain types were entirely new to Blue Star.

"Rare metals earn their name from tiny quantities and minimal yields. Yet Jiang Star can fully compensate for this shortage. Rare metals might even get a new name someday."

"These rare metals’ arrival will bring revolutionary changes to Blue Star. Everyone knows modern high-tech relies heavily on them…"

Cao Wang launched a publicity drive, hyping the event extravagantly, and it truly caused massive waves. Shares in rare metal-related firms plummeted like a torrent.

At the same time, stocks for tech firms in advanced sectors skyrocketed once more, thanks to abundant raw materials.

When Lin Jiang stepped into Cao Wang’s office, Cao Wang was still chatting animatedly on the phone. Spotting Lin Jiang, he hastily ended the call.

"What’s got you so pumped? I heard your yells from a distance."

"Those ores Liang Long hauled back. The familiar ones are great, but the unknown varieties—that’s beyond mere cash."

"You’re aiming for fame, aren’t you?"

"Absolutely! The periodic table will gain new elements. The first to study and publish gets textbook glory. Scientists could be battling over them already—can you imagine?"

"I can! But tell me, what uses do these ores have?"

Lin Jiang noted that fame still tempts most folks, so he had no doubt about it.

"No results yet, but they’re crucial. Our society and daily life depend on electronics. Top devices need unique materials and metals. Even those rare metals generate huge profits, driving down prices in key sectors."

"I mean the unknown ores."

"Research is ongoing. I’ll inform you immediately when we know. Rest easy, Ancestor."

"Jiang Star’s spiritual vein succeeded too; it activated on the third day after placing the Five Elements Bead. You heard about that, right?"

"Yes, it was reported."

"Next relocation, a Space Mother Ship returns packed to the brim."

"Ancestor Lin intends to dominate Jiang Star."

"We must."

Lin Jiang insisted the homeworld stay supreme. Even if superior planets appear later, Blue Star must lead. He established this rule.

"Got it. I’ll handle the plans."

After a brief pause, Cao Wang consented. Lin Jiang avoided confrontation, relying on his backing.

"Where’s Liang Long? I need to discuss Jiang Star with him."

"He entered seclusion right after returning. Won’t emerge until breaking through to Void Achieving. Should be days away."

"That confident, huh?"

"Prodigies defy normal measures. Looks solid to me. Void Achieving grants five thousand years—enough to propel Huaxia tech forward."

"You trust him deeply."

"Naturally! Over the years, no one rivals Liang Long’s genius. He’s redefined prodigy standards severalfold."

"Fine. Once out, direct him to research and studies only—no other distractions."

"I won’t burden him. Urgent tech issues demand focus first. Zhu Bin can’t snatch our resources anymore."

Cao Wang nodded firmly. Zhu Bin’s teleportation array initiative was their fierce rival. Years of Lin Jiang’s investments there infuriated Cao Wang. Those assets should be his. Resolve burned in him to break free.

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Cloud Mountain Range, Liang Long Villa

Cloud Mountain villas cost a fortune, beyond typical wealthy folks’ reach. Liang Long toiled years for his shot at one.

Still, the vistas here dazzle, brimming with spirit energy. Huaxia elites scramble for villas, even for short stays.

In his cave, Liang Long surfed the computer, scanning forums—especially pure tech ones. Computing was one of his many expertise areas. Once Blue Star’s dark web hacking king, after Jiang Star years, he felt outdated and crammed to catch up.

Yet Liang Long’s brilliance let him reclaim peak hacker status in half a month. Such cyber skills paled against Spiritual Energy Research Institute tasks—child’s play.

At full strength, Liang Long hunted classified data. Blue Star hid secrets from him, and he suspected the heavenly path left digital footprints.

His hunch stemmed from knowing Lin Jiang and Cao Ying’s space mishaps, where AI got breached.

Those incidents stood out in space history, hushed up afterward. Liang Long’s elite status alone revealed them.

But his clearance had limits; post-accident spacecraft checks were ultra-secret, beyond his access.

Liang Long navigated the net cautiously, shunning direct hacks of agency sites or vaults. He traded intel with peers instead.

Net hackers abound, hoarding secrets—like him. Swaps minimized traces and risks.

Infiltrating hacker networks was key; his intel edge enabled fuller insights.

"Ding"

Liang Long halted amid work as villa lights flickered off, shrouding the room in black.

Staying composed, he sipped tea and uttered, "You’re here—why hide?"

"Your power doesn’t warrant my appearance."

A mechanical, AI-like voice pierced Liang Long’s ears.

"Not sufficient? Then what qualifies—Tao Achieving or Transmigration Stage?"

Liang Long spoke; already at Void Achieving, he’d surged past post-return with little effort. Most labor mightily from Soul Changing to Void Achieving—he breezed through like sipping tea.

"Only three Blue Star cultivators above Tao Achieving compel my form. Cultivation isn’t the factor."

"What is? I seek a meeting—matters to discuss."

"Return when you can overturn the table."

"Overturn the table…"

Liang Long furrowed his brow; what did table-flipping strength imply?

Before grasping it, lights reignited. His divine sense swept—no anomalies.

"Hehe, it manifests indeed. Fascinating. I’ve edged nearer Blue Star’s deepest mystery."

Liang Long grinned, delighted despite the slight. He’d verified the heavenly path’s tangibility, convinced elites like Lin Jiang colluded with it.

Progress toward Blue Star’s ultimate enigma was cause for joy.