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Chapter 300: Elementary Civil and Wood Holy Body (66)
On the way back to his dorm, Zhang Yu kept experimenting with various gravity combinations.
In the end, he settled on his custom mode.
Since physical exertion during daytime classes was minimal, he opted for a full-body 20x gravity boost—what he called his "Daytime Study Mode." This allowed him to maximally refine his physique without causing injury.
For his nighttime construction site work, he used a 10x gravity setting, with localized boosts of 12x, 15x, and 18x on key muscle groups—his so-called "Nighttime Work Mode."
Zhang Yu understood that as his Physical Strength Level continued to rise, he’d gradually increase the gravity load, always pushing himself to stay as close to the limit as possible.
…
In the scorching inferno, Zhang Yu felt his muscles and sinews slowly deteriorating under the intense heat—his powerful frame gradually turning to ash.
Under crushing pressure, he sensed his bones cracking one by one, his body being ground into a lifeless pulp.
In agony, he felt blood pouring from every orifice, his internal organs rotting and failing, as he inched closer to death.
Suddenly, he jolted awake in the classroom. He ripped off his Spiritual Interface Mask. His Eye Armor displayed a notification: 10 seconds until class begins.
Zhang Yu took a deep breath, trying to shake off the lingering effects of the Ling Realm training.
Thanks to his monthly Ling Realm subscription for Chui Xin Ju, combined with the consciousness acceleration feature, he’d experienced over ten deaths per break.
Under such extreme pressure, his 20th-level Cannibal Cow Serenity Heart Technique would ignite uncontrollably, hammering his Dao Heart again and again.
"Damn… spending money to suffer like this."
Zhang Yu’s account balance: 7.3 Lingbi
…
Dao Heart, Martial Energy, Physical Strength Level, Spirit Root Fusion Degree, Martial Energy Quality—
With Lingbi amplifying his progress, Zhang Yu felt his cultivation skyrocketing.
He couldn’t help but sigh: Money really does make life easier.
One and a half months passed in the blink of an eye. By late October, Zhang Yu’s Dao Heart had reached Level 12 (51.5%), Martial Energy stood at 379.3, and his Physical Strength Level was now 12.01.
His Spirit Root Fusion Degree had also reached 80%, granting him greater control over his Martial Energy and physical strength, while boosting the efficiency of Body Refinement and Martial Energy refinement.
After repeatedly absorbing High-Quality Martial Energy, his Martial Energy Quality had climbed to 127%, making his energy more durable and his Qi aura far more potent.
With such rapid growth in core stats, Zhang Yu’s ranking had surged again—from seventh place to fourth.
Now only Ying Xin, Gong Shuijin, and Ji Yuanchi stood ahead of him.
With his overall strength rising and his Body-Refining Techniques advancing, his efficiency at the construction site naturally improved.
That night, after finishing work, Zhang Yu had earned 0.049 Lingbi.
"A day’s pay: 0.049. A month: 1.47," he mused inwardly. "Still too slow. Need to go faster."
Though his strength and income were growing rapidly, Zhang Yu knew he’d spent even more Lingbi over the past month.
His current balance: 2.69 Lingbi
"Still not balanced."
"But I can make it through next month."
"Maybe take another loan… should be able to stretch it another two months."
"By then… it should be about ready."
Beyond the rapid growth in stats and daily income, Zhang Yu’s greatest gain was his Tu Mu Holy Body.
Over the past one and a half months, besides pouring concrete, he’d also done rebar placement, formwork assembly, and material transport.
By rotating tasks and testing different Body-Refining Techniques, he’d pushed three of the required six techniques to Level 20.
Combined with his earlier Shi Tu Shen Gong, Zhanmo Yunshou Gong, and Wuji Zhen Chan, he now had all six techniques needed for the Tu Mu Holy Body.
Elemental Civil Engineering Holy Body (6/6):
Massive increases in resistance to earthquakes, dust, toxins, noise, pressure, cancer, radiation, pollution, high heat, low temperature, impact, slashing, piercing, and starvation.
With this body, you’re built for civil engineering—so tough you’d have to spend ages to kill yourself.
Zhang Yu stared at the initial effects of the Tu Mu Holy Body, realizing it could neutralize many side effects of Civil Engineering Techniques—vibration sickness, pneumoconiosis, radiation illness, noise-induced deafness, cancer, and more.
"But… is it just about canceling side effects?"
While the body offered impressive resistances, they were largely redundant for Zhang Yu, whose self-healing abilities were already exceptional. Right now, sticking with the University Holy Body gave him better training efficiency.
"Still… so many resistances? Are there really construction sites this dangerous?"
Zhang Yu shook his head, then pulled a small piece of rebar from his sleeve and swallowed it.
As Shi Tu Shen Gong activated and the University Holy Body’s unparalleled digestion kicked in, the metal vanished within seconds, transformed into nutrients for his bones.
After finishing, he exhaled. "The construction site only gives cement for free. Other materials? Almost impossible to scavenge."
…
For the next few days, Zhang Yu continued his routine—studying hard during the day, working relentlessly at night.
But one night, a sudden, violent tremor shook the floor beneath him.
The building swayed slightly, though the quake passed in an instant.
Zhang Yu blinked, stunned. "Earthquake?"
Moments later, his Eye Armor flashed a calming notice: An accident occurred in the underground level of University City—a hazardous material explosion. Emergency response is underway. Normal operations will resume shortly.
Zhang Yu assumed it was just an ordinary incident—until half an hour later.
All workers on the 666th Floor were gathered.
Tu Lishan’s figure appeared in their Eye Armor displays.
"Everyone," he said, "an urgent task requires volunteers."
"An explosion occurred in the underground facility. We need workers to enter and begin repairs."
"It’s urgent, and carries some risk. But we’re offering five times the usual pay, for about half a month."
Hearing "five times the pay," several workers stirred with excitement. Li Xiao clenched his fist, eyes alight with eagerness.
But others frowned and subtly stepped back. Ying Xin shook her head. "University isn’t a charity."
"Five times pay… what’s really down there?"
Yu Xinghan hesitated. "Zhang Yu… should we go? Five times the pay—work one day, earn five days’ worth. But this much… I don’t trust it."
Zhang Yu paused, then sent a quick message to Zhang Pianpian.
She replied: An explosion at the Underground Pharmaceutical Factory. The fire’s been extinguished by a few teachers, but the damage is extensive. A massive leak of raw materials. That’s why you’re being called in to repair.
After hearing from his sister, Zhang Yu stared at the pop-up registration notice.
Considering the protections granted by his Tu Mu Holy Body, he made his decision.
He turned to Yu Xinghan. "Hold off on signing up. I’ll go first—check the situation. If it looks bad, we bail."
…
Twenty minutes later, Zhang Yu followed the directional cues in his Eye Armor and arrived at the second underground level of Wanfa University City.
Ahead, a massive door lay shattered and twisted, slumped crookedly on the ground.
Beyond it stretched a wasteland—what remained of the factory was unrecognizable.
Tu Lishan’s image appeared among the workers’ Eye Armor feeds.
"Due to the explosion, the Spirit Energy Conduits inside the facility are severed, and the Array is offline. You won’t be able to connect to the Ling Realm Network once inside."
"I’ll send you the blueprints and your individual task assignments."
"Follow the maps, head to your designated zones, and begin work."
"The fire’s out, but the site remains dangerous—stay alert."
"Also, everything inside this facility is classified. You’ll need to sign a Confidentiality Agreement."
On the other side, before stepping into the ruins, Zhang Yu switched his Chain Law Diagram to Tu Mu Holy Body.
As he scanned the list of resistances on the Holy Body, a wave of security washed over him.
Then, map in hand, he stepped forward into the factory grounds.
He passed row after row of collapsed buildings, the air thick with the acrid stench of burnt material.
What in the world exploded with this kind of force?
Then, he froze.
A massive handprint marred a wall.
He took a few more steps—and found more handprints, fist marks, sword slashes… everywhere.
Zhang Yu’s mind raced. "This wasn’t an accident. This was a battle."
Fujie chuckled in his ear. "Heh… looks like it wasn’t an explosion at all. Someone attacked this place."
Zhang Yu’s eyes widened. "Attacked? Who? Who dares strike Wanfa University City’s pharmaceutical facility?"
Fujie: "Who knows?"
Suddenly, a deafening explosion rocked the distance.
A wave of searing heat exploded outward, sweeping over several workers.
Zhang Yu watched in horror as the Cultivation Qi Laborers were instantly vaporized—skin burned away, bodies dried to ash—then collapsed, lifeless.
From the blast site, thick purple smoke began to rise.
Someone shouted: "Toxic substance leak!"
As workers turned to flee, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator—now five meters tall—snarled coldly:
"Panicking? Don’t move. Stick to the plan. Repair the Spirit Energy circuits, restore the Array, and we’ll regain control."
His command brought order to chaos.
Zhang Yu joined the cleanup.
But he quickly realized—this place was a death trap.
Explosions erupted at random. Waves of heat surged unpredictably. Toxic chemicals spilled like a boiling cauldron, spreading through every corner.
Outside, Ying Xin watched from a distance, her expression grim.
Figures. Nothing good ever comes from this.
She’d come down out of curiosity. "Five times pay… but will it cover the medical bills?"
As the heat and toxins intensified, most Cultivation Qi workers abandoned the site. Then, a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators followed suit.
Ying Xin watched Zhang Yu and Li Xiao darting in and out, hauling materials, persisting through the danger.
"First Layer people… really pushing it."
She shook her head. "This is gambling. Pure and simple."
To her, their desperation was obvious—another sign of someone completely broke.
She’d never risk her life for such a job.
But then her thoughts turned to Zhang Yu’s recent climb.
Five months. From mid-tier to seventh, then fourth—only one spot behind me.
He must’ve spent a fortune, just like Li Xiao.
But Li Xiao’s already in debt, barely surviving.
She recalled how he’d declined every invitation to train lately—fumbling excuses, obvious lies.
Now she understood.
"Zhang Yu’s about to break too."
"That’s why he’s working like this—desperate for money."
(End of Chapter)
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