73: Silent collaboration and the impending storm

The Breakthrough in the core principles of "spirit net 2.0" was like installing an invisible neural network for the entire team.

Wen Youyi couldn't wait to teach this brand-new method of thought transmission to Zhao Iron Pillar and the other three. It was just as difficult at the start, requiring extreme mental concentration and a unique sense of "resonance" with the star core's fluctuations. However, with Wen Youyi's patient guidance and the added bonus of the four's existing rapport, they gradually mastered the knack.

The trial proceeded in silence.

In the courtyard, The core five people appeared busy with their own tasks. Zhao Iron Pillar was polishing a sword gallstone, Wang Wu was organizing medicinal herbs, Senior Brother Li was drawing a Talisman, Senior Brother Zhang was tinkering with a Formation Base, and Wen Youyi was meditating to the side.

Suddenly, Wen Youyi's voice rang clearly in Zhao Iron Pillar's mind: [Iron Pillar, move half a step to the left.]

Without thinking, Zhao Iron Pillar's body instinctively shifted half a step to the left.

Almost simultaneously, a loose tile fell from above where he had been standing and shattered into pieces.

[Senior Brother Wang, the third plant to your right is 'Snake Saliva Grass'; it's poisonous, don't touch it.] Wen Youyi's voice rang out again.

Wang Wu's hand, reaching for the vibrant medicinal herb, suddenly froze as he broke into a cold sweat.

[Senior Brother Li, you've injected three millimeters too much spiritual power into the talisman paper; pull back by one.]

Senior Brother Li's wrist adjusted slightly, and the light of the Talisman that was about to fail stabilized, successfully completing its creation.

[Senior Brother Zhang, fine-tune the Formation Base at the Kan Water position half a finger-width counter-clockwise.]

Senior Brother Zhang adjusted as instructed, and the operation of the small warning Formation in front of him immediately became much smoother.

No speaking, no gestures, not even eye contact. The core five people acted as a single entity, completing a perfect coordination and mutual aid in silence.

"Incredible! This is truly incredible!" After the trial ended, Zhao Iron Pillar growled excitedly, rubbing his large hands. "This is much faster than shouting! And we don't have to worry about being overheard!"

Wang Wu and the others were also extremely excited. This kind of silent rapport would bring revolutionary changes to combat, exploration, and even daily life!

Wen Youyi was also surging with emotion. This was just the beginning! As they became more proficient with this transmission method and with the future establishment of "relay stations," the communication distance and complexity would increase significantly!

He named this technology "Mind Net," making it the highest secret of the Mutual Aid Society, restricted to the five of them and potential core members in the future.

The emergence of "Mind Net" brought the team's synergy to a new level. They began conducting more complex tactical drills, completing high-difficulty coordinations like Formation changes, cross-cover, and focused attacks in a state of complete silence, increasing their efficiency several times over.

However, just as the Mutual Aid Society's internal technology was advancing by leaps and bounds and its strength was steadily improving, the storm outside did not cease.

Although the Five Elements Courtyard had temporarily called a truce, Elder Black Fiend's faction would never let the matter rest after suffering such a great loss. Rumors about Wen Youyi "possessing exotic treasures" and "mastering evil arts" began to rise quietly within the Sect again, this time spreading more covertly and more maliciously.

At the same time, Senior Sister Mu from the Hundred Herbs Pavilion also sent a secret message, warning Wen Youyi that the Sect's high-level leadership's attitude toward the Mutual Aid Society's rapid development had become divided. Some admired its vitality, while others worried it would become "too big to fail" and disrupt the existing order.

An invisible pressure began to squeeze in from all directions.

"It seems some people can't sit still anymore." Wen Youyi stood in the courtyard, feeling the steady and firm presence of his companions through the "Mind Net," his gaze sharp.

He knew that simple defense and development were no longer enough. They needed a more glorious and indisputable victory to deter the petty people and prove their value to the Sect!

His gaze turned once more toward the jade wall at the highest point of the Mission Hall.

It was time to take on those top-tier missions that could truly shake the Sect.

(End of Chapter)