No Money To Cultivate Immortality? Chapter 359: Leaving the Team and Joining a New One - Novel Cool

Chapter 359: Leaving the Team and Joining a New One

Zhang Yu left the cultivation room, feeling the refined Xuanhuang Qi circulating through his body, his mind still buzzing with cultivation insights from the technique. Just within the past hour and fifteen minutes, after repeatedly activating the Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal, he had already advanced it to Level 2.

He opened the Feather Scroll and flipped to the chapter on Chain Law Diagrams, his gaze lingering over the Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal.

"The Chain Law Diagram Set for the Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal is called Daofan Kunlun?" Zhang Yu mused. "Sounds impressively powerful."

Since the Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal was one of the Seven Supreme Techniques of Civil Engineering, Zhang Yu strongly suspected the other six supreme techniques also belonged to the same Daofan Kunlun Chain Law Diagram Set.

"If I could master all seven Civil Engineering Supreme Techniques and combine them into the Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power, plus complete the Daofan Kunlun set... who knows how much I could earn from construction sites every day."

Just imagining it sent a thrill through him.

But the Civil Engineering Seven Supreme only totaled seven techniques, while complete sets usually required ten. Zhang Yu couldn’t help but wonder: What were the remaining three techniques?

With a flick of his Eye Armor, the Great Library of Wanfa University instantly materialized before him.

He began searching—through martial arts techniques, Civil Engineering Department techniques, large-scale construction techniques—but no matter how hard he looked, he couldn’t find a single technique belonging to the Daofan Kunlun set.

Zhang Yu frowned inwardly. "Just like with the Great Saint’s Successor… nothing to be found."

He remembered how, earlier, the Great Saint’s Successor had only two known techniques—Cannibal Cow Serenity Heart Technique and Huangniu Zhenhun Xinfa—until he obtained Wuliang Xin Nei Fashen in the Ling Realm, completing the third.

"In this case, the remaining three techniques are either lost Black Techniques, or Military Grade techniques beyond my reach, or even Celestial Gate-level cultivation techniques."

Realizing there was no immediate way forward, Zhang Yu reluctantly accepted that Daofan Kunlun, like the Great Saint’s Successor, was not something easily assembled.

"I suppose after I push the Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal to Level 20, I should focus next on cultivating techniques in the Martial Dao Holy Body path."

His decision to pursue the Martial Dao Holy Body came from his experience during the Qi Cultivation Stage: Martial Dao Holy Embryo had shown that this Chain Law Diagram Set could greatly amplify technique power.

His next academic goal—beyond alchemy studies—was mastering large-scale construction techniques from the Civil Engineering Department.

"Perfect," he thought. "Some of these large-scale techniques can even contribute to building the Martial Dao Holy Body. And once the body is developed, its power boost will further enhance the construction techniques."

With that settled, Zhang Yu made his decision: first, push the Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal to Level 20, then begin cultivating large-scale construction techniques while simultaneously assembling the Martial Dao Holy Body.

"That way, my University Holy Body will be used for cultivation. My Tu Mu Holy Body for enduring harsh environments and resisting Hulang Zhi Yao. Qi Mai Chang Liu for restoring martial energy, paired with Wuxiang Force for precision construction."

"Once the Martial Dao Holy Body is complete, it’ll directly support large-scale construction."

"With this system in place, my Civil Engineering capabilities will be comprehensive—nothing will be beyond me. My efficiency and income will far surpass everyone else."

As he thought this through, the path of Civil Engineering beneath his feet seemed to grow wider and brighter than ever.

Just as Zhang Yu stepped out of the Great Library, he noticed someone standing before him—Tu Lishan.

He hadn’t seen him arrive. Seeing Zhang Yu, Tu Lishan smiled slightly.

"Junior brother, I see the master has passed on the Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal to you."

Zhang Yu replied, "Senior brother, you wanted to see me?"

Tu Lishan chuckled. "I did say I’d get you a gift, didn’t I?"

"Given your potential, you’ll inevitably need to start studying upper-year courses early."

"So I managed to secure a Super Member pass for Yunxiu Academy for you."

"From now on, all textbooks and online courses you buy there will be 20% off."

Hearing this, Zhang Yu’s eyes lit up. He truly needed to purchase techniques and online courses—more than Tu Lishan had even guessed. After all, the Alchemy Department’s curriculum vastly outnumbered that of Civil Engineering.

And at Wanfa University, textbooks and online courses weren’t cheap—especially those tied to the three top-tier majors.

This discount would save him a fortune.

As Tu Lishan sent the redemption code, Zhang Yu said, "Thank you, senior brother."

Seeing Zhang Yu’s excitement, Tu Lishan felt a quiet sense of pride.

"Zhang Yu will definitely start pushing ahead to compete with Ji Yuanchi for Class Rank One. The rivalry will intensify, and he’ll need every edge."

"This Super Member isn’t expensive, but it requires certain permissions to obtain. For Zhang Yu, it’s like adding wings to a tiger."

"Director Gao seems to have his eye on him for a future Military License. If that happens, he’ll become a key figure in our Civil Engineering Department—possibly even my future colleague."

The thought made Tu Lishan feel even more justified in securing Zhang Yu’s loyalty early.

As for Gong Shuijin? He barely knew the third-place student.

Tu Lishan then asked about Zhang Yu’s progress with the Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal, shared a few cultivation tips, and turned to competition matters.

"Does Ma Xuan still have you as a backup?"

Zhang Yu confirmed it.

Tu Lishan smirked. "So he’s clearly taken sides."

Seeing Zhang Yu’s confusion, Tu Lishan explained:

"Ma Xuan is a disciple of Lingyue Immortal."

"Lingyue Immortal is our department’s head, but for years now, with his lifespan nearing its end, he’s been focused on making money—barely involved in department affairs."

"This time, Ma Xuan chose to keep Ji Yuanchi on the team instead of letting you, the higher-ranked one, play. He’s clearly aligned with the Peace Faction."

"If you want to outscore Ji Yuanchi in the competition’s Comprehensive Score, you’ll need to join a team that actually lets you compete."

Zhang Yu’s brows furrowed. He realized: staying in Ma Xuan’s team meant no chance to play. Even if the team placed well, his backup status would result in a significantly lower Comprehensive Score than Ji Yuanchi’s.

But… which team should he join?

Just as Zhang Yu pondered this, Tu Lishan said, "I know of another competition team that’s still missing a member. Interested?"

He sent Zhang Yu a contact profile.

"This is the team captain. You can add her as a friend."

After parting ways, Zhang Yu added the contact.

Her name was Shi Huaixu—a Fifth Year student in the Civil Engineering Department, ranked 38th in the entire department.

Shi Huaixu: You’re Zhang Yu, right? Teacher Tu mentioned you. Would you like to join our competition team?

Shi Huaixu: We’re strong, experienced, and aiming for top 10—possibly even 6th—in this year’s departmental competition.

Zhang Yu’s heart jumped. Despite not attending many training sessions with Ma Xuan’s team, he’d observed the competition landscape closely.

Only the top ten teams earned Comprehensive Scores, and higher rankings meant higher scores.

Only the first-place team earned the right to represent Wanfa University in inter-school competitions.

But the top five? Almost always dominated by teams from 8th, 9th, and 10th years.

Middle and lower years fought fiercely just for a shot at the top ten—just for a score.

Zhang Yu had been lurking in the competition group chat for weeks. He knew Ma Xuan and Ji Yuanchi were aiming to “secure 10th, fight for 9th.”

Zhang Yu: Once I join, will I actually get to play? Or will I be on the bench?

He’d been burned by backup status before—this needed to be clarified.

Shi Huaixu: Of course! You’re too talented to waste on the bench.

Without hesitation, Zhang Yu accepted.

…

Ma Xuan’s competition group chat.

Ji Yuanchi noticed Zhang Yu had quietly left the group.

As his main rival, he kept a close eye on him.

He turned to Ma Xuan.

"Did Zhang Yu quit?"

"Yeah," Ma Xuan replied. "He left."

"Do you know which team he joined?"

"No idea. But any team strong enough to compete for top ten would’ve filled up already."

"The teams he can still join now? Probably weak ones."

"Honestly, he’d be better off staying here—he’d still get a score."

"Joining a weak team? He’ll end up with zero."

Ji Yuanchi nodded.

That meant Zhang Yu had already lost ground in the Comprehensive Score at the start of the second year—a significant advantage for him.

After ending the chat, Ji Yuanchi looked down at the ring of copper wires and the divine statue at its center.

He whispered to himself:

"Then let’s begin… Ritual."

…

Simulation Construction Site.

Zhang Yu stared at the three figures before him, stunned.

"Wait… just the four of us?"

Shi Huaixu was a towering woman—three meters tall, pale-skinned, powerfully built. Her thick, sturdy legs glowed with a cold, metallic purple sheen—clearly spirit armor.

But the giantess looked slightly embarrassed as she said, "We only have four members… but honestly…"

She pointed to herself. "We’re strong."

Then to Che Yufei and Shi Yunxiang. "We’re experienced."

Zhang Yu sighed. He realized his departure had been a bit too hasty.

But then he studied the team.

Shi Huaixu—ranked 38th in the entire department—was solidly reliable.

Che Yufei, a Seventh Year, bore white hair and deep wrinkles—classic signs of a veteran Civil Engineer. His physical development and cultivation potential were undeniable. Both strength and experience were unmatched.

Shi Yunxiang, also Fifth Year, was no ordinary student. As a demon-blooded youth, he’d survived countless construction sites over five years—never a scratch, never a missing limb. That alone spoke volumes.

"And with me…" Zhang Yu thought. "We’re actually a strong team. We just need two more."

(End of Chapter)

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