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Chapter 288: Tu Mu Holy Body – Rankings Rise Continuously
Seeing the fleeting Dao Seed flicker across Zhang Pianpian’s body, Zhang Yu pondered within his heart: Could it be that I need to gradually understand the other person—witness more of their techniques—before I can truly perceive their Dao Seed?
Recalling his time spent with Yu Xinghan and Le Mulan, Zhang Yu silently acknowledged: Indeed, I know Yu Xinghan inside and out. And with Le Mulan, we’ve had long, deep exchanges over many occasions.
So if that’s the case, then to understand my sister’s Dao Seed… I’ll just have to get to know her better.
But then he reminded himself—now that they shared a dorm room, they’d have plenty of time to interact. Getting to know her gradually wouldn’t be difficult. Just like today, when he’d caught a fleeting glimpse of that Taiqing Fulu.
After his sister left, Zhang Yu reopened the platform Fa Li Bao, recommended by Teacher Li Mingbo of the Mana Class.
“Selling Martial Energy in single transactions requires over 1,000 units.”
“Selling under 1,000 units means signing a weekly or monthly supply contract—daily stable delivery of Martial Energy.”
Zhang Yu glanced at the Martial Energy with 113% quality, priced at 100 units sold per day.
He stared at the string of zeros after the decimal point, eyes nearly dizzy. “This Martial Energy is being sold too cheaply!”
Fujie chuckled. “Hehe, of course. With Spirit Energy so abundant here, and dorms costing far less than in the First Layer’s Spirit Veins, it means countless people can sell their low-quality Martial Energy.”
“With so many sellers, how could prices stay high?”
“Every time Wanfa University students cultivate, their Martial Energy output increases. The wealthier people can then access cheap Martial Energy, while students must keep cultivating harder—improving both quantity and quality to get a better price.”
Fujie sighed. “These students are like living Martial Energy engines—constantly consuming Spirit Energy, expelling Martial Energy, and willingly paying for it.”
Zhang Yu thought: Low-quality, low-volume Martial Energy just can’t fetch a decent price.
“And if I upgrade my Martial Energy but can’t sell it in bulk, maybe I should just focus on my physical body for now—earn money from construction sites.”
He understood: university only lasted ten years. Every decision mattered—directly affecting his grades and rankings. He couldn’t afford to be careless.
Now, with Zhang Pianpian’s reminder, after deep reflection, he decided to change his cultivation plan.
“After all, I now possess the University Holy Body. No matter what technique I practice, progress is lightning-fast. Whether I focus on Dao Heart, Martial Energy, physical cultivation, or another path—it’s all viable.”
With that, Zhang Yu resolved to temporarily abandon his original goal of assembling the Qi Mai Chang Liu set.
“Qi Mai Chang Liu can wait.”
“First, Body Refining. Then earn big money from the construction site. Once I have funds, I can boost my cultivation efficiency further.”
“And all the while, keep my strength hidden—don’t stand out too much…”
Still, his previous cultivation wasn’t wasted. After all, the Hunyuan Taixi Jing allowed him to constantly absorb Spirit Energy and refine Martial Energy, even if he focused on the body. That breathing technique remained essential.
At this moment, Zhang Yu opened the Great Library within his Eye Armor, scanning through the collection of Expert-Level Body-Refining Techniques.
“The only Foundation Establishment Stage Body-Refining Technique I currently know is Chunqiu Wujin Chan.”
“The 10th-level Chunqiu Wujin Chan is part of the Martial Dao Holy Embryo.”
“And the 20th-level version? It’s part of the Martial Saint Body.”
Zhang Yu guessed: This Martial Saint Body must be the Foundation Establishment version of the Martial Dao Holy Embryo.
“Judging by the Martial Dao Holy Embryo’s effects—enhanced durability, self-healing, and amplified martial power—it’s powerful. But right now, I’m still in the developmental stage. Focusing on high offense, high defense, and massive stamina? Not worth it.”
In Zhang Yu’s eyes, what good was being strong at the Foundation Establishment stage? Money mattered far more.
His gaze swept through the summaries of various Expert-Level Cultivation Techniques in the Great Library. As he read, he began spotting Chain Law Diagram sets—each one a complete system.
“Volcanic Magma Bone, Kunpeng Infant Form, Blood-Fire Combustion…”
Zhang Yu snorted. He could see the names of these sets through the techniques, but without actually mastering them, even he couldn’t know their true effects.
“I’ll just have to guess based on the names.”
After hours of frantic browsing and careful selection, Zhang Yu finally chose one set: Tu Mu Holy Body.
Though the other sets looked impressive too, to him, one truth remained: “What good is strength if we’re just students? The real competition is who has more Lingbi.”
After listing all the Body-Refining Techniques under Tu Mu Holy Body from cheapest to most expensive, Zhang Yu picked the most affordable Foundation Establishment Stage Expert-Level Cultivation Technique—Shi Tu Shen Gong.
This technique involved condensing a violent, ravenous Martial Energy, then breaking down ingested materials to forge and strengthen the body, increasing Physical Strength Level.
As the technique advanced, the materials evolved from basic soil, to cement, concrete, and eventually steel bars and alloys—each stronger material producing greater results in body refinement.
Of course, this method of strengthening through consumption wasn’t real eating. Though eating steel or cement could harden the body, it wouldn’t sustain life. One still needed to eat proper food.
But as Zhang Yu scanned the technique’s description, he suddenly noticed a line of blood-red warning beneath it:
> “This is a legitimate Body-Refining Technique. Theft from construction sites is discouraged. Practitioners must obtain training materials through legal channels.”
Zhang Yu paused, then read further—down a list of news reports about construction site thefts: stealing cables, stealing steel bars, stealing concrete, even stealing alien offspring.
“So this is a warning against stealing construction materials for consumption?”
After spending 0.3 Lingbi, Zhang Yu obtained the electronic version of the technique.
After a quick glance, he remembered Zhang Pianpian’s advice. This time, he didn’t practice in the dorm room. Instead, he rushed to the area below Wanfa University City’s 100th floor.
…
Zhang Yu crossed the Yuan Ci Channel and stepped onto the 99th floor.
The first sensation? Silence.
The streets were empty. Gray, dusty cement stretched endlessly. No ads, no projections, no signs.
The entire 99th floor—both to the naked eye and through the Eye Armor—was unnaturally quiet. It felt as if the entire First Layer had been abandoned.
Zhang Yu scanned the buildings along the street. Most windows were dark.
“Is it because there are so few people in this layer?”
Though the atmosphere felt strange, Zhang Yu had no interest in investigating. He activated his Detection Ritual and confirmed: the number of surveillance cameras here was drastically reduced.
He descended all the way to the 95th floor, finally finding a corner without any cameras.
From 99th to 95th—utter silence. Not a soul in sight.
“Are ordinary people all concentrated in lower layers? Is this why these floors are so empty?”
Shaking off his curiosity, Zhang Yu refocused on cultivation.
He swallowed a pre-prepared piece of cement, then condensed the ravenous Martial Energy—beginning his practice of Shi Tu Shen Gong.
As he practiced, his gut suddenly erupted with an overwhelming, unprecedented force. In an instant, it combined with the Martial Energy to pulverize the cement completely.
Zhang Yu gasped internally: University Holy Body… has granted me Foundation Establishment peak digestion capabilities.
“In this state, the power of my stomach might even surpass the strength of my fists.”
He realized: This digestive power from the University Holy Body actually pairs perfectly with Shi Tu Shen Gong.
Without hesitation, he plunged back into training.
Shi Tu Shen Gong – Level 1
Fujie observed the surroundings. “No people around, no surveillance. Perfect spot to set up a Ritual.”
“Since I ascended to 2nd-level Evil God, I’ve been in Wanfa University City—but never had a chance to establish a new Ritual. Maybe this is it…”
After a moment’s thought, Fujie decided to wait a bit longer. He’d observe first, confirm the area’s security, then suggest Zhang Yu begin preparing the Ritual.
From that day on, Zhang Yu spent every spare moment below the 100th floor, practicing Shi Tu Shen Gong.
Can Niu She Shen Jue and Hunyuan Taixi Jing ran nonstop, 24/7, amplified by the University Holy Body, steadily enhancing his Dao Heart and Martial Energy.
As for classroom performance and basic data monitoring, he used an Anti-Detection Ritual to subtly mask his progress—making his growth appear less shocking.
…
Outside the Spirit Armor Rental Center, Li Xiao walked out with Gong Shuijin and Ying Xin, laughing and chatting.
“I’ll head off now.”
“Yeah, see you tomorrow.”
“No problem. I’ve got plenty of Lingbi.”
After the group dispersed, Li Xiao strolled toward his dorm, his Spirit Armor flashing the current class ranking.
Seeing himself still ranked 10th with 295 points, a smile tugged at his lips.
Then he glanced down—and paused.
“Zhang Yu? From 19th to 18th? 272 points? He’s actually improving?”
But Li Xiao just shook his head. Halfway through the three-month foundational course, catching up was inevitable. Still, Zhang Yu wouldn’t surpass him.
A few days later, Li Xiao checked the ranking at dawn. He saw himself still at 10th—301 points. But Zhang Yu had climbed to 16th, 275 points.
His brow furrowed. “He’s rising this fast?”
“Looks like he’s stopped wasting time on Basic Techniques.”
If Zhang Yu had suddenly leapt past him, Li Xiao might have given up. But now, seeing him rise one rank at a time, Li Xiao felt only fierce determination.
“I’ll work harder. Spend more Lingbi. Crush him utterly.”
At that moment, Ying Xin’s message popped up: “Want to go to the Soul Sea Clouds today?”
Li Xiao replied instantly: “Yes! Let’s train for ten hours.”
From then on, Li Xiao trained with relentless intensity. His account balance dwindled. Loan statements piled up. His cultivation soared daily.
Every dawn, his first act was checking the rankings.
14th – Zhang Yu – 279 points
“How much did he spend?”
12th – Zhang Yu – 284 points
“He’s probably borrowing just as much as I am.”
11th – Zhang Yu – 296 points
10th – Li Xiao – 301 points
“Only a month until official enrollment. I can’t lose here…”
Watching Zhang Yu steadily close the gap, inch by inch, Li Xiao felt increasing anxiety.
“Once I enter the construction site… only then can I repay my debts!”
“The Dao War is about seizing the first move. Fall behind once, and you’re doomed.”
“If I don’t enter the site first, the loan pressure alone will cripple my cultivation.”
“Zhang Yu… wants to compete in Dao potential?”
“Then let’s see who’s stronger.”
“Teacher Tu will take me first!”
With a cold gleam in his eyes, Li Xiao opened the collateral function on his loan platform.
Days passed.
At dawn, Li Xiao opened the rankings once more.
His eyes locked onto the screen.
9th – Li Xiao – 308 points
8th – Zhang Yu – 309 points
(End of Chapter)
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