Chapter 202: Chapter 184: Grandfather and Grandson’s Reunion, Future Prospects; Upgrade, Five-Star Professional Card; [Goblin Great Sage Norton]

Even if Lin Aoxue was the most beautiful person Zhang Yi had ever seen, he wouldn’t hide anything because of it!

After hearing Zhang Yi’s account and seeing the information Zhang Yi had asked Hong Tianyi to investigate,

Zhang Shumo nodded with satisfaction.

’The things I taught Zhang Yi... he hasn’t forgotten them.’

"Lin Haifeng?"

Zhang Shumo recalled that on this trip back to the capital star of the Blue Star Federation, his adjutant, Qin Rui, had apparently let someone with the same name board their Starship for a ride.

’I even tacitly approved of it at the time.’

’I can ask my adjutant about it later.’

Although this was what Zhang Shumo was thinking,

after reviewing the investigative materials Zhang Yi provided and listening to his story, he already had a pretty good idea of how things would turn out.

’This will probably work out!’

’But I still need to test him!’

’After all, this involves a monumental opportunity. One can never be too careful.’

After some thought, Zhang Shumo decided not to tell Zhang Yi directly about the opportunity related to a Powerful Divine Being.

No matter what, the opportunity was there for the taking, but only those who met the conditions could be chosen as the heir.

If one were to try and force his growth,

even the intervention of a Powerful Divine Being like himself might lead to an undesirable outcome.

Besides, just as Zhang Yi’s father, Zhang Zengyuan, had said,

Zhang Yi’s current strength as a Sixth Transformation Demigod was still too low.

An opportunity that even his father, Zhang Zengyuan, a Middle-Level Divine Being, couldn’t grasp,

how could Zhang Yi possibly seize it with his current strength as a Sixth Transformation Demigod?

Telling him might actually end up harming him.

’I’ll wait until after this University Alliance Training Camp is over. Based on his performance, I’ll decide whether to tell him about it or not!’

After a moment’s thought, Zhang Shumo swallowed the words he was about to say.

Zhang Yi noticed his grandfather’s sudden hesitation.

He couldn’t help but ask,

"What is it, Grandpa?"

After some consideration, Zhang Shumo gave Zhang Yi a heads-up:

"Actually, I came back this time to bring you a monumental opportunity!" 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Unfortunately, with your current strength, you’re still too weak. You might not be able to handle it!"

"Therefore, if you can achieve a top rank in the University Alliance Training Camp this time, I will tell you about this great opportunity!"

"If you fail to place among the top ranks in the University Alliance Training Camp,

then I won’t tell you about it either, lest it brings you harm later on."

Hearing these words from his grandfather, Zhang Shumo, Zhang Yi didn’t press for a reason.

He had rarely seen such a serious expression on his grandfather’s face.

’For Grandpa to be so cautious, even unwilling to reveal more information... this must be a truly monumental opportunity!’

Although Zhang Yi didn’t ask any more questions,

he had already set a short-term goal for himself in his heart:

To go to the University Alliance Training Camp and secure a top-three finish!

Even if it meant competing against people from the entire province, the entire country, and even the entire Blue Star Federation for one of those top three spots,

Zhang Yi, filled with confidence, was not intimidated in the slightest!

"A golden fish is no creature of the pond; it will transform into a dragon upon encountering wind and clouds!"

With a Powerful Divine Being as his backer,

and a Golden Finger of his own,

if even he didn’t have the confidence to contend for the opportunity his grandfather brought,

then who else would!

After a semester of consecutive first-place victories,

Zhang Yi had now cultivated an air of "if not me, then who?"

This aura of supreme confidence that Zhang Yi displayed moved Zhang Shumo,

prompting him to say what he said next.

"Regarding the matter with Lin Aoxue, you don’t need to worry about it anymore.

I will handle it for you before I leave."

"You can watch closely and see how I deal with a Subordinate God.

In the future, you’ll definitely have to handle these things yourself. I can’t help you again!"

Hearing this sincere guidance from his grandfather, Zhang Shumo,

and seeing that Zhang Shumo was even going to give him a practical demonstration,

Zhang Yi felt the weight of the importance placed upon him!

When the discussion about Lin Aoxue concluded,

the conversation between the grandfather and grandson was also drawing to a close.

At that moment, Zhang Shumo took out two gift boxes specially designed for Divine Domain Cards and handed them to Zhang Yi.

"I heard from your father that you want to develop a civilization centered around Elves!"

"And at the same time, you also want to develop a Magical Civilization that combines technology and Magic."

"I fully approve of this plan of yours!"

Zhang Shumo nodded gently as he spoke.

"Of these two gift boxes, one contains a Divine Domain Card from me. It will help your Divine Domain Civilization develop more smoothly."

"The other contains a Divine Domain Card your grandmother prepared for you. I don’t know what’s inside either."

"But I imagine it won’t be anything shabby!"

"You can go back to your room and take a good look."

"..."

When the conversation between grandfather and grandson ended,

his mom came into the living room with a plate of cut fruit.

That evening, after the family chatted for a while, Zhang Yi returned to his room.

He entered the Divine Domain Connection Pod and logged into his Divine Realm!

[Prompt]: Logging into the Ten Thousand Realms Divine Net...

[Prompt]: Identity verification successful...

[Prompt]: Consciousness descending into your Divine Realm...

[Prompt]: Welcome, great God of Nature, to your Divine Realm!

After this month’s final exams,

this was the third time Zhang Yi had entered his Divine Realm.

Just like the last time, Zhang Yi brought a pile of Divine Domain Cards with him.

First was a Four-star Enhancement Card that Zhang Yi had bought himself.

It had the exact same effect as the Four-star Enhancement Card he had received as a reward from school.

Using this Four-star Enhancement Card could upgrade a Four-Stars Divine Domain Card to Five-Stars.

Since Zhang Yi wasn’t activating a new Divine Domain Card,

the upgrade process went very smoothly!

Zhang Yi took out the Four-star Professional Card, [Elf Druid], that he had previously received as compensation from the Li Family.

Then, he used the Four-star Enhancement Card on this Four-star Professional Card [Elf Druid].

A few minutes later,

a flash of white light shone,

and Zhang Yi obtained the Five-star Rare Quality Divine Domain Card [Elf Druid]!

Combined with the two Five-star Professional Cards he had acquired at the auction, [Moon Shadow Hunter] and [Silver Moon Knight],

this meant,

Zhang Yi now had three Five-star Professional Cards in his possession!

Finally, Zhang Yi took out the Divine Domain Cards that his grandfather and grandmother had each given him.

First was the Divine Domain Card from his grandfather.

A Five-star Character Card: [Goblin Great Sage Norton and His Followers]!

Below was the introduction for this Divine Domain Card:

Introduction: A once-in-ten-thousand-years genius from the Goblin Clan. While his peers were still obsessed with explosions and gold coins, Norton had already noticed the influence Magic had on all aspects of the world.

Since the power of machinery was already showing its promise, what about combining Magic and machinery? Was there potential there?

Hailing from the Magic Continent, Norton spread his ideas and attracted a group of research-loving Goblin Scholars to join his project!

Then Zhang Yi examined the effects of this Five-star Divine Domain Card from his grandfather.

**Effect One:** Project Research! As a Hero unit specializing in scientific research, Norton can provide a 40% Intelligence bonus to all scholars engaged in project research. The exploration speed for all unknown things is increased by 50%; the research speed for things he is curious about is increased by 60%!

**Effect Two:** Reverse Engineering Master! As a once-in-ten-thousand-years genius of the Goblin Clan, Norton is a master of reverse engineering. In his eyes, if something can be built, its manufacturing technology can be reverse-engineered. When encountering an unknown item, a check is made against Norton’s Intelligence attribute. If the degree of understanding of the unknown item reaches 60% or more, reverse engineering can be initiated! After a successful attempt, the item can be replicated based on the degree of understanding. The higher the understanding, the more powerful the replication. At 100% understanding, new innovations may even emerge!

**Effect Three:** Flash of Insight. As a once-in-ten-thousand-years genius of the Goblin Clan, Norton’s mind is often filled with inspiration. However, not all inspiration is good. During the research process, there is a very small chance for a [Research Disaster] or an [Astonishing Miracle] to occur. A [Research Disaster] may cause a project to be terminated immediately and even has an extremely small chance of causing civilizational regression. An [Astonishing Miracle], on the other hand, can single-handedly advance a certain field of technology and create a miracle in the history of science!

**Effect Four:** Norton’s Followers. These are Goblin Scholars attracted by Norton’s ideals. Although their Intelligence is no match for Norton’s, they are still geniuses the likes of which the Goblin Clan sees only once a century. These scholars each possess different Talents. Use them wisely, and they will solve most problems!

Note: This Divine Domain Card cannot be activated at this time. The Goblin Clan must exist within the Divine Realm, and their population must constitute at least 1% of the Divine Realm’s total population before this card can be activated!