No Money To Cultivate Immortality? Chapter 305: University War - Novel Cool

Chapter 305: University War

Zhang Yu: About university warfare, how much do you know?

Zhang Pianpian: Each university has its own specialties—Top Ten schools differ in their primary focus, but there's inevitably some overlap.

Zhang Pianpian: When competition between universities intensifies, it can escalate into armed conflict.

Zhang Pianpian: However, thanks to mediation from the Top Ten, full-scale wars are rare—most disputes remain localized.

Zhang Pianpian: Take Wanfa University, for instance—one of the elite institutions in the Top Ten. It never personally engages in combat.

Zhang Pianpian: Instead, conflicts are resolved through negotiation, or settled on the battlefield of the Top Ten League.

Listening to Zhang Pianpian’s explanation, Zhang Yu gradually formed his own understanding of university warfare.

When he shared his thoughts with Tu Lishan, the latter replied with a nod:

"Good. Seems you’ve been paying attention to this topic."

Tu Lishan: Though Wanfa University doesn’t engage directly in warfare, we do provide support when allied schools face armed conflict.

Tu Lishan: This field project—our current assignment—is to build a Spirit Armor production line for a sister institution.

Tu Lishan: It’s led by the Alchemy Department, in collaboration with our Civil Engineering Department and the Architecture Division. Should take about two to three months.

Tu Lishan: With university wars becoming increasingly common in recent years, projects like this will only grow in number. This is our Civil Engineering Department’s moment to shine. Work hard for a few years, and securing a position at the upper levels won’t be a problem.

Reading Tu Lishan’s message, Fujie chuckled:

"So we're just using other schools as pawns, while also selling magic weapons, production lines, and all kinds of supplies."

Zhang Yu nodded in agreement:

"Looks like the Civil Engineering Department really has a goldmine of opportunities."

Then a thought struck him.

Zhang Yu: Teacher, what about classes?

Tu Lishan: Don’t worry. The Construction Site will set up a Ling Network connection. You’ll attend lectures online.

...

On the other side, after ending his chat with Zhang Yu, Tu Lishan opened Zhang Yu’s and Gong Shuijin’s files in the Eye Armor.

Zhang Yu was a consumable asset—something Tu Lishan had recognized the moment he saw him during the First Layer’s Foundation Establishment Exam.

Tu Lishan mused: "With our current system, the department focuses on short-term investment in talents like Zhang Yu—maximizing their potential quickly, aiming for returns within just a few years."

"After all, with university warfare likely to escalate, we’ll need a steady supply of mid-tier cultivators—bold, capable, willing to take risks—ready to execute projects."

In Tu Lishan’s eyes, such talents were always in demand—more was better.

"Gong Shuijin, on the other hand, is a long-term investment."

He knew Director Gao had already decided to groom Gong Shuijin as a future pillar.

"Likely Gong Shuijin will be the next inheritor of Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power. Ji Yuanchi is switching to the Finance Department after all."

"Given the current situation, we need to prepare early—cultivating students with Military-Grade Power."

"Once this year’s seniors graduate, Gong Shuijin will become the face of our Civil Engineering Department for years to come. He’ll have real chances to compete in the Top Ten League."

After reviewing Zhang Yu and Gong Shuijin’s profiles, Tu Lishan turned to the other students selected for the project.

Scanning the list, it was clear that the number of upperclassmen involved dwarfed the two first-years.

...

On the 666th Floor’s Construction Site.

As dawn broke, Zhang Yu finished another long shift and returned to the Dormitory Area on the 125th Floor.

The moment he stepped inside, a surge of malicious energy swept toward him—a fist crackling with aura, slamming down with force.

Zhang Yu smiled faintly, effortlessly intercepting the punch, and instantly began training with Yu Xinghan on the street.

Though these past months had been grueling, Zhang Yu still made time to train daily with Yu Xinghan—refining their bodies together, and, following Lang Yougong’s teachings, synchronizing their Spirit Root fusion.

Thanks to Zhang Yu’s support, Yu Xinghan’s Spirit Root Fusion Degree had steadily improved.

Especially lately—Zhang Yu had been consuming numerous medicinal supplements, some of which were semi-finished products known to enhance Spirit Root fusion.

When Yu Xinghan drank Zhang Yu’s blood, he immediately felt a surge of progress—his fusion degree climbing steadily, nearing a threshold.

And yesterday, after his massage session, Yu Xinghan sensed a deep stirring within his Spirit Root—something like the brink of breakthrough.

Yes, the reason he kept going to the massage parlor wasn’t just to relieve physical strain. He’d discovered the masseurs could also stimulate his Spirit Root.

After a night of quiet contemplation, he sat cross-legged in his dorm, waiting.

When Zhang Yu finally returned, Yu Xinghan leapt up in one motion—his entire body vibrating, as if something had been pierced through him from within.

Then, as Zhang Yu struck, and their fists met, each clash of power, each ripple of divine energy, amplified that sensation inside him.

Finally, Yu Xinghan let out a thunderous roar—his third eye twisted within his brow, now fully formed at the center of his forehead.

This third eye was his innate Spirit Root—the very core he used for Foundation Establishment.

At the same time, a faint scar appeared on his brow, resembling a closed eyelid from afar.

In that moment, Yu Xinghan had, with Zhang Yu’s help, pushed his Spirit Root Fusion Degree to 90%.

With this third eye now active, Yu Xinghan—beyond his previous 360-degree vision—could now better coordinate his muscles and rapidly absorb others’ movements.

Now, with the fusion degree at 90%, he sensed his Spirit Root could do even more.

He smiled, confident, and looked at Zhang Yu.

"Keep going. But be careful—right now, I might be stronger than you expect."

The next instant, their bodies clashed again.

With each punch and palm strike, Yu Xinghan mirrored Zhang Yu’s movements flawlessly—matching him move for move, as if facing a reflection in a mirror.

At this moment, Yu Xinghan realized he could now perfectly replicate every single technique Zhang Yu used.

In further trials, he discovered he could now perceive the strength and flow of Zhang Yu’s Martial Energy and aura, distinguish the real from the feigned in every move.

He could also see the flow of Spirit Energy around him—clear as day. He detected the subtle currents of Spirit Energy pulsing through the streets, threading through every cultivator practicing their Breath Technique.

Even the Spirit Energy surging through the buildings, flowing through the Spirit Energy Circuits, was visible to him.

"Hah!" Yu Xinghan chuckled internally. "With this ability—copying techniques, reading the truth behind every move—I’ll be unbeatable in any peer-level battle."

Then a thought followed: "But what good is strength if I can’t use it wisely?"

He paused.

"Copying others’ moves should be for learning, for cultivation—not just for combat."

After testing his newfound power, Yu Xinghan stopped, then called out to Zhang Yu:

"Come on, let’s head to class."

Zhang Yu watched closely as Yu Xinghan’s Dao Seed shifted—its label changing from Third Eye Ability (Spirit Root) to Third Eye Ability (Spirit Root) Level 1.

As they walked toward the classroom, Zhang Yu’s gaze swept across the Feather Scroll. As it flipped through the prologue and Chapter One, landing on Chapter Two—the Dao Zong Spectrum—something appeared: Third Eye Ability (Spirit Root) Level 1, now clearly inscribed on the previously blank canvas.

When Zhang Yu activated the Dao Seed, he felt a subtle sensation at the back of his forehead—as if a new eye had opened.

With this Third Eye Ability now active, he instantly gained 360-degree vision—able to see in all directions, front, back, left, right, above, below.

Zhang Yu thought: "No wonder Yu Xinghan was always so good at dodging. He really could see behind him."

Then, as he focused his sight on others around him, their movements became crystal clear. He could feel—just by thinking—that he could instantly replicate any motion he saw.

Recalling how Yu Xinghan had mirrored his every move, Zhang Yu realized: "So that’s how it works. I can copy others’ techniques."

"If I combine this with the Feather Scroll’s Technique Specialization... does that mean I could learn any external martial technique just by watching it once?"

"Too bad I can’t see the flow of Martial Energy inside their bodies."

"But I can still gauge the strength of their energy—tell the difference between real and fake moves."

"And I can see Spirit Energy flow, too."

As he absorbed the new abilities, Zhang Yu smiled.

"Nice talent. Now it’s mine."

"But this Third Eye Ability is only Level 1. That means it can still evolve."

He glanced at Yu Xinghan, trying to sense the Dao Seed’s energy.

Yu Xinghan, feeling Zhang Yu’s gaze, blinked in confusion—wondering if Zhang Yu was secretly filming him with a Spirit Armor.

But Zhang Yu thought: "Got it. To advance the Third Eye Ability further, Yu Xinghan needs to push his Spirit Root Fusion Degree to 100%, and raise his Martial Energy to over 500."

Zhang Yu couldn’t wait to see what Level 2 of the Third Eye Ability would unlock.

Then he thought of Le Mulan—currently preparing for the Foundation Establishment Exam.

"I hope Le Mulan succeeds in her Foundation Establishment."

He also looked forward to seeing what new abilities her Deep Cold Mana Vein would grant.

...

That evening, after school, Zhang Yu followed Tu Lishan to the Finance Department’s teaching floor.

Walking down the corridor of the Finance Department Teaching Building, Zhang Yu’s first impression was sheer scale.

The entire teaching floor stood an unprecedented 100 meters tall, with each First Layer ceiling soaring at least 8 meters high.

For someone who’d long since adapted to the compact, self-adjusting spaces of Wanfa University City, the open height felt almost overwhelming.

The second impression? Silence.

The entire building was shielded from all advertisements—no Ling Network projections cluttered his vision. No distractions.

Then, as he felt the warm, steady pulse of Spirit Energy beneath his feet, he was stunned.

"Are those... Spirit Stones?"

Though Spirit Stones had long been phased out as currency, seeing them used as floor tiles felt like watching someone lay down money as carpet.

For a moment, Zhang Yu felt the urge to crouch down and pick one up.

Tu Lishan said:

"This time, I brought you to meet Teacher Xu Lingzi. He’s seen your performance in the Foundation Establishment Exam. He’ll help you secure a low-interest loan..."

As they stepped into the office, the words faded into the background.

(End of Chapter)

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