Chapter 351: Civil Engineering Seven Supreme and the Seven Supreme Spirit Armors
Zhang Yu glanced at Yu Xinghan beside him, his gaze lingering briefly on the man’s Dao Seed.
Since Yu Xinghan had upgraded his Third Eye Ability to Level 2, a new prerequisite had appeared for the next step: Martial Energy must reach 1,000 — the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage.
“Come on, Xinghan,” Zhang Yu said with a grin. “If you don’t push yourself in cultivation, how am I supposed to earn more?”
He was genuinely excited about what the Third Eye Ability would become at Level 3. Though he wouldn’t sponsor Lingbi, he could still help by giving Yu Xinghan extra Blood and pumping in a daily dose of Martial Energy.
All he wanted was for Yu Xinghan to grow strong — and fast — so that he could finally reach that next level.
Yu Xinghan stared back at Zhang Yu, and inwardly groaned: Zhang Yu… I’m seriously jealous. I could just eat this bunker you built whole.
But then he remembered the sheer scale of the structure — the sheer power behind it — and his stomach twisted. If I tried to devour this thing, I wouldn’t even be able to digest it.
We were all poor together… and now you’ve risen above everyone else. What’s left of our brotherhood? Will it turn into a father-son relationship?
After finishing his explanation of the brilliance behind Zhang Yu’s bunker, Tu Lishan dismissed the other candidates, urging them to return and digest what they’d learned.
But he kept Zhang Yu behind.
Smiling faintly, he said: “Director Gao wants to see you.”
As the Ling realm projection shimmered into existence, a figure materialized before Zhang Yu — a man in ancient Daoist robes, emblazoned with the four characters “Building the World.” He looked like he’d stepped straight out of a forgotten era. This was Director Gao of the War Faction.
Director Gao studied Zhang Yu with a calm smile. “Your exam performance was outstanding. I’ve reviewed your backend scores — you’ve surpassed Ji Yuanchi. You’re now ranked first in the Foundation Establishment Class. The leaderboard update tonight will reflect that.”
Zhang Yu had known he’d beaten Ji Yuanchi in this final exam. But whether he’d managed to overtake him in the Comprehensive Score ranking? That was still uncertain.
Now, with Director Gao’s confirmation, a massive weight lifted from his heart. A wave of joy surged through him — not just from victory, but from the memory of the past year and three months: endless overtime, late-night study sessions, the grind, the struggle.
All of it flashed before him, and in that moment, it all melted into pure relief and peace.
Finally… I made it.
Zhang Yu silently set an alarm on his Eye Armor, reminding himself to screenshot the leaderboard the moment it updated.
Director Gao continued: “You didn’t just score well — you embodied the spirit of our Civil Engineering Department. You used the purest, most authentic principles of Civil Engineering to claim the top spot. That’s exactly the kind of strength we value.”
He paused, his Eye Armor flickering faintly, as if something had surfaced in his consciousness.
“Were you still taking those discounted pills from the Pharmacy Department?”
Zhang Yu blinked.
Director Gao added: “I’ve already arranged it. From now on, not only will you keep access to your previous medications — but Laboratory Drugs will be open to you as well.”
Zhang Yu’s pulse quickened.
He knew the discounted pills he’d been buying — the daily energy supplements, the Hulang Zhi Yao that pushed his cultivation to the limit — were all common, off-the-shelf remedies. He could’ve bought them anywhere. The Pharmacy Department just offered them at a discount.
But Laboratory Drugs? Those were different.
These were experimental compounds still locked away in the Pharmacy Department’s labs — never officially released, never sold in stores.
Director Gao warned: “These Laboratory Drugs incorporate the most advanced techniques of the Pharmacy Department. They deliver effects far beyond ordinary medicine — and can significantly accelerate your cultivation.”
“But be careful,” he cautioned. “They haven’t left the lab for a reason. Some carry severe side effects. You’ll need to choose wisely.”
Zhang Yu opened the link Director Gao sent — the official drug purchase network — and selected only Foundation Establishment Stage-appropriate options.
Different cultivation stages weren’t just different levels — they were entirely different life forms.
What was safe for a Foundation Establishment cultivator could be fatal to a Qi Cultivation cultivator. And what was a powerful tonic for a Jin Dan cultivator? To someone at the Foundation stage, it might be strong enough to use as a weapon.
So Zhang Yu understood: first, filter by cultivation level.
Instantly, a long list of Foundation Establishment-stage Laboratory Drugs appeared in his Eye Armor.
- Spirit Beast Serum: May trigger Bloodline Dao Art awakening — but carries risk of bestial transformation, accompanied by cognitive decline and mental deterioration.
- Chuqiao Pill: Gradually unlocks the ability to project your Yin Spirit — but may cause a complete split between body and spirit, with both vying for control of the flesh.
- Yin-Yang Self-Integration Syringe: Daily injections for one month unlock dual Yin-Yang manifestation, enabling self-Mutual Cultivation and massively increased Martial Energy refinement efficiency — but risk metabolic collapse and organ rupture.
Zhang Yu scanned the list. Even just glancing at the names, he could feel the raw power behind these drugs — the kind of force that could reshape a cultivator’s fate.
Suppressing his excitement, he closed the list and refocused on Director Gao.
“Since you’ve claimed first place in the Foundation Establishment Class,” Director Gao said, “you’re entitled to an additional scholarship loan.”
Instantly, Zhang Yu received an electronic contract from Finance Department’s Xu Lingzi — the Golden Core Immortal he’d met before, introduced by Tu Lishan. Xu Lingzi was the one who handled all loan disbursements for the Civil Engineering Department.
Zhang Yu mused: Even though the War Faction and Peace Faction are at odds, and the Peace Faction has allied with the Finance Department… not everyone in Finance is against us. Maybe there are factions even within the Finance Department itself?
He chuckled at his own thought. Of course there are. No faction is ever truly united.
He reviewed the contract. 10 Lingbi in student loans — 0.01 interest per month — to be repaid in full after ten years.
Zhang Yu felt a thrill. Another low-interest loan like this? My savings will finally break 50 Lingbi!
He signed the contract without hesitation.
Director Gao continued: “Last semester, I made a promise — if you became first in your year, I’d take you as my Named Disciple.”
Zhang Yu stiffened.
He remembered that he’d already secretly been accepted as a disciple by Ciji Zhenjun. But now wasn’t the time to reveal that.
He bowed respectfully. “Yes, Master.”
Director Gao nodded. “As my disciple, your old dorm is no longer suitable.”
He sent a new room key. “The upgrade has been initiated. You can receive it now.”
Zhang Yu checked the room details — and his eyes widened.
30 square meters? A luxury dorm?
It had a dedicated Spirit Energy Circuit, adjustable gravity, and a multi-tiered air filtration system with dozens of medicinal infusions to choose from.
And on the same floor? Shared Alchemy rooms and a pill-making chamber — a Daoist pill-making chamber.
Zhang Yu stared at the description, a mix of joy and awe washing over him.
Every time my rank goes up, my living conditions get better. So it’s true — in university, rank determines your treatment.
After handing over the luxury dorm key, Director Gao’s expression turned serious.
“There’s one final, crucial matter.”
“After securing the academic year’s top rank, your next mission is to be taught the first supreme secret of the Civil Engineering Seven Supreme — the Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal.”
Zhang Yu nodded.
He remembered his first time working on a real construction site. Back then, Director Gao’s wealthy upperclassmen had been doing massive-scale projects — carving mountains, shifting terrain, tunneling through bedrock.
Director Gao explained: “The Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal is the foundation of all large-scale construction techniques. Master it well, and your cultivation will progress at lightning speed. I’ll personally teach you the core principles in a few days.”
He added: “And since you’re now my Named Disciple, I can recommend you to take the Military Civil Engineering Certificate exam.”
“If you pass, you’ll qualify for the Department’s Seven Trials. Pass all seven, and you’ll not only inherit the Civil Engineering Seven Supreme — but also gain the right to purchase the Seven Supreme Spirit Armors.”
Zhang Yu’s eyes lit up.
“Wait — so if I pass the Seven Trials, I don’t have to wait a year to get first place? I can learn the Seven Supreme directly?”
Director Gao smiled. “The Seven Trials are extremely difficult. Even one of them would require you to study well into your fourth or fifth year.”
“And the Seven Supreme is vast — mastering even one technique takes over a year. What’s the point of learning it early?”
He emphasized: “The key lies in the Seven Supreme Spirit Armors. Each armor corresponds to one of the seven supreme techniques — amplifying its power to its absolute peak.”
Zhang Yu nodded. He knew many cultivators enhanced their Expert-Level techniques by implanting matching Spirit Armors — specialized gear that maximized the effectiveness of a single technique.
Now he understood: the Civil Engineering Seven Supreme and the Seven Supreme Spirit Armors were a perfect match — a system that could elevate a technique from expert-level to something far beyond — a power level between expert and Military Grade.
Director Gao concluded: “And if, in the future, you ever inherit the Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power, and pair it with the Seven Supreme Spirit Armors… you’ll unleash a divine might so overwhelming, even the top scholars from the three elite majors would stand no chance.”
(End of Chapter)
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