Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

Everyone in the hall looked out from the hall doors. Disciples came and went at the entrance, and many were discussing the recent news or some issues left from their classes.

This scene was ordinary, even monotonous, but a hint of pride appeared on Xiao Yuying's face, and she sighed:

"Not easy..."

Although a Golden Core cultivator, Zheng Fa felt a slight sting in his heart; indeed, it was not easy.

Speaking of hardships, of course, he didn't suffer as he did when he was young.

Speaking of being oppressed, harmed, or encountering injustice, he didn't really experience much either...

But ever since joining the sect, Zheng Fa's nerves had been constantly tense.

Every step was cautious, even hesitating at times, sometimes lost in thought all night, unable to make decisions—even reckless desperation at times.

Not only him, among the Nascent Souls of Jiushan Sect, Senior Sister Zhang was the most overworked, taking on all the sect's internal affairs.

Master Pang had risked his life several times, and Lady Xuanhua sometimes buried herself in the laboratory for months, thus bringing about today's Jiushan Sect.

On their faces, Zheng Fa could see the same emotions as himself—because it's not easy, therefore they are reluctant.

Master Pang glanced at the plan again and suddenly asked: "In fifty years, can it really be like this?"

"Senior Sister Zhang and I are rather conservative."

After hearing this, Master Pang's face blushed slightly and he said passionately:

"Tell me, what can I do?"

Seeing him like this, Zheng Fa looked at the others, noticing that everyone was watching him, their eyes sparkling, as if waiting for his orders.

Zheng Fa pointed to the table, where the plan lay open.

He smiled at Master Pang: "Uncle, the most important task is yours."

"What?"

Master Pang bent his head to look, and saw the title on the page of the plan book:

"The First Survey Plan of the Hundred Immortals Alliance."

"Survey?"

Zheng Fa nodded and explained to him: "We have a deep understanding of the Jiushan Realm, but very little understanding of the Hundred Immortals Alliance and the sea areas."

"So we need to clarify?" Master Pang understood a bit, but also didn't quite understand, "What does survey mean?"

"We need to check everything."

"First is the people, the number of people, professions, ages, families, economic conditions."

Master Pang frowned.

"Second is resources, including land resources, local products and industries, the area of each island, and the conditions of various sea areas."

"Most importantly, we need to clarify positions, industries, etc. of Spirit Veins, spiritual materials, or spirit beasts."

"These are the basic survey categories."

The more he listened, the more apprehensive Master Pang's face became, and it seemed that the fire in him had cooled.

"Entrust all this to me?"

Zheng Fa also felt apologetic.

The large area of the Hundred Immortals Alliance is certainly a good thing, but it also increases the difficulty considerably for this kind of survey, especially the survey of sea areas.

The sea areas may still have some remaining demon beasts, not to mention various dangerous places. Trying to fully understand them is not only a tedious task but also very dangerous.

Moreover, Zheng Fa and Senior Sister Zhang had other matters in their plans.

"Not only Uncle but also mainly disciples who have cultivated the 'Void Spirit Eye,' aided by students good at mathematics, to form survey teams and dispatch to various places."

Only then did everyone understand why this task fell into Master Pang's hands—the survey naturally required some keen observation.

The majority of those cultivating the 'Void Spirit Eye' were his disciples.

However, Master Pang's expression showed some hesitation, as if troubled.

"Uncle," Zheng Fa said, "if our plan is to truly be achieved, accurate information is indispensable, otherwise it might not only fail to develop the Hundred Immortals Alliance but even cause irreversible damage."

Even now, Zheng Fa's approach was rather cautious.

"The survey is the first step of this plan, and arguably, the most crucial step."

"This plan is currently just a concept, many things need adjustments based on actual situations."

"Only with clear data can we adapt to local conditions."

"Facts and truth are the most important requirements of this plan."

Master Pang sighed and expressed his concerns:

"It's not that I'm afraid of death, but this matter is so important, the sea areas are vast, extremely dangerous; I'm merely at the Nascent Soul stage, my death is unimportant, but I'm afraid of hindering the big matter."

Did we make this survey sound too important, causing even Master Pang to worry?

Seeing a lack of self-confidence on Master Pang's face, Zheng Fa quickly said: "Actually, this task is most suitable for you, Uncle."

Master Pang showed a hint of confusion.

Zheng Fa laughed upon hearing this: "The first step of this survey is to understand the situation of the old land of the Hundred Immortals Alliance. Among Jiushan Sect members, the one most familiar with the people of the Hundred Immortals Alliance is you, Uncle."

It still needs to be tackled one step at a time; although the sea area contains great wealth, Zheng Fa wants to first solidify these resources of the Hundred Immortals Alliance, turning them into his foundational assets.

Being a socialite of the Hundred Immortals Alliance is not a lie.

Master Pang nodded slightly, thought for a while, and gritted his teeth: "If so... then even if it costs my life, I will certainly complete this survey!"

That should not be necessary...

…

On Heavenly Palace Island, over three hundred Jiushan disciples stood together, holding the Comprehensive Records.

Led by Master Pang, with Sun Daoyu and other Direct Disciples behind him, all were Golden Core cultivators.

There were also some Foundation Establishment and even Qi Refinement disciples.

They were either excellent in mathematics or proficient in the Void Spirit Eye.

"This task is extremely arduous," Zheng Fa spoke to the crowd, "because we lack manpower, and the workload is tremendous."

"Yet I must say, be all-encompassing, cautious, and truthful."

Zheng Fa was confident in these disciples—one could say that most of these disciples were trained by him, and virtually counted as his confidantes.