Ultragene Warlord

ease go have a look personally so that the two youths don't have to suffer so much,” Zhang Hong added.

“I'll certainly go check out their progress later,” Zhang Lie replied.
He suspected that Lin Xiu and Zhang Hong were worrying too much about nothing.
Jun Jiuxiao and Ye Xianchen were Zhang Lie's apprentices, so no matter what, the research teams wouldn't dare to make requests that would be too unreasonable.

“However, I'm not too concerned about the research.
Instead, the reason I've called both of you over is to discuss our next steps.”

Lin Xiu exclaimed in shock, “What? What are you planning on doing now?” 

To Lin Xiu, Zhang Lie was much like an eccentric genius, who came up with things that seemed to be outside the realm of normalcy.
Even he was a little curious just what Zhang Lie would do next.

“The members of Team Zenith are about to ascend to the second realm, and the Zenith Dojo's influence in the first realm of the dimensional world will reach a nadir in their absence.
Hanxiang, Jiuxiao, Xianchen, and the other disciples will need quite some time to develop as seasoned hunters in their own right, so we have to temporarily supplement quality with quantity.
The first batch of disciples is just about ready to enter the first realm, so we need to resolve this issue soon.

“My intention is to request that a settlement be constructed specifically for the hunters and disciples of the Zenith Dojo.
Given my fame, my development of limit fragments, and the significant impact of the Zenith Dojo worldwide, it shouldn't be a problem for us to acquire the permission to do such a thing.

“As for the construction, we have ample funds to sponsor such a feat.
What do you both think?”

Zhang Lie's proposal stunned them both.
They had both considered the issue of their disciples entering the first realm, but neither was so visionary or daring to propose such a plan.

The construction of a new settlement would require approval from the highest authorities of the world federation, and they were shocked that Zhang Lie was willing to go this far.
However, given Zhang Lie's own influence in the dimensional world, he very well might have the ability to establish a settlement in the first realm.

After all, he had a personal connection with Martial Sage Hong Tianqi, so if anyone could obtain settlement rights for their dojo, it would be him.

“That's an ambitious idea, but I'm in full agreement!” Lin Xiu stated.
If this plan could succeed, it would change the course of history.

“I agree,” Zhang Hong replied, smiling.
She was optimistic about the possibility of the plan working.

“Very well, then, it's settled! Master Lin, can I leave drafting the plan to you? As a member of the world federation, I imagine you have some idea of what needs to be done.
Let me know when you need me to step forward!”

“Yes, Dojo Leader! Before then, however, I hope you'll mention this plan to Martial Sage Hong beforehand.”

“Of course I will—and I'll bring him a small token of appreciation as well.”

“Ah, a small token? What is it?” Lin Xiu's eyes gleamed.
What did Zhang Lie think would be so valuable that even Martial Sage Hong would covet it?

Zhang Hong seemed similarly curious.

Zhang Lie retrieved two vials from his potbellied-toad pouch.
“What else? I only have one thing the martial sage might be interested in.”

Lin Xiu and Zhang Hong's eyes widened at the sapphire-blue liquid contained within.

“Are these…
vials of Potion #3?!” Lin Xiu was flabbergasted.
Both Lin Xiu and Zhang Hong had already consumed Potions #1 and #2, and they remembered very well the sensation of downing those two potions.

The liquid in Zhang Lie's hand, however, was a color they had never seen before, though it gave off a similar sensation as the two potions they had consumed.
The natural conclusion was that this was the next potion in the series.

“C-Can I see that?” Lin Xiu's face flushed red as he glanced at the sapphire-blue vials, desire apparent in his eyes.

Zhang Lie smiled.
“What's there to look at? These two vials are for the two of you.”

He tossed each of them one vial.

“Ah, be careful!”

“Right, what if we didn't catch them in time?!”

Lin Xiu and Zhang Hong clumsily fumbled for the vials.
Since they had already experienced the potency of Potions #1 and #2, they naturally knew just how precious these vials were.