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Chapter 411: Upper-Level Martial Dao Holy Body (88)
As news of the Double Rest Cult’s terrorist attack at the Pharmaceutical Factory spread, anti-cult propaganda began appearing throughout Wanfa University City. In the Foundation Establishment Class group chat, Jiao Lei Immortal posted:
> Jiao Lei Immortal: @Everyone, to further advance anti-cult awareness among college students, focus on mental health education, and strengthen students’ ability to identify and resist cults, please tune in to the “Dangers of Double Rest” knowledge lecture tonight from 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
Zhang Yu read the message in the group, silently thinking: "This reaction… is bigger than I expected."
Though he had personally witnessed the aftermath of the attack, Zhang Yu had always considered such terrorism trivial—nothing more than a minor irritation to Kunxu, let alone to the Top Ten. He didn’t believe a few Soul Cultivators launching suicide attacks could truly shake Kunxu’s foundations.
Moreover, from the workers’ feedback after the incident, it seemed the Double Rest Cult had little support among the general public.
Yet now, seeing Jiao Lei Immortal’s official notice, Zhang Yu couldn’t help but wonder: "Could this Double Rest Cult actually be a major threat to universities and corporations?"
"Damn it…" He sighed inwardly. "Kunxu’s full of medicine selling, Mutual Cultivation, even murder—none of that ever sparked this kind of response."
That evening, after school, Zhang Yu continued working at the Pharmaceutical Factory while half-listening to the “Dangers of Double Rest” lecture.
A Zheng Shen speaker said:
> “In recent years, the Double Rest Cult has infiltrated the Ling Realm, distorting values, causing countless people to miss job opportunities, lose their jobs, and go bankrupt—tragedies that followed.
> Though you’re all high-achievers from Wanfa University, don’t assume this manipulation only targets junior college students. We’ve personally apprehended Top Ten students—many of them once model scholars, lifelong non-stop workers—now brainwashed beyond recognition.
> Mutual Cultivation’s mental control is terrifying. Once someone is exposed, even graduate students or PhDs can be fooled within minutes.
> So if you ever spot signs of the Mutual Cultivation sect, report it to Zheng Shen immediately.”
Boom! A thunderous explosion echoed as Wuxiang Force slammed its palm forward, sweeping away a massive pile of construction debris.
Inside Wuxiang Force, layers of emerald light surged—Tianqing Sand swirling within, amplifying its form. With Tianqing Sand’s enhancement, Wuxiang Force now felt denser, more powerful, its explosive force and endurance significantly improved.
While Wuxiang Force worked, Zhang Yu continued cultivating his Martial Arts, listening to the lecture.
He mused: "Is Zheng Shen actively fighting this Double Rest Cult?"
"Could this cult be tied to the Evil God?"
He shared his thoughts with Fujie, who paused for a moment before replying:
> “Double Rest Cult… I’ve heard of it, long ago—only in the twisted visions of certain Evil Gods.
> Whether they’ve turned that idea into reality? I can’t say.
> But if it is an Evil God’s doing, and Zheng Shen is treating it with such urgency—still hasn’t eradicated it after all this time—then this cult likely isn’t just the work of one high-ranking Evil God. There must be multiple powerful ones behind it.”
Not long after the lecture ended, Zhang Yu received a message from Feng Tingting.
> Feng Tingting: Junior brother, did you hear?
> Feng Tingting: The real sponsor behind the Double Rest Cult is Youming University.
> Feng Tingting: Youming specifically sent the cult to infiltrate other universities—to corrupt students’ minds, turn them into lazy dogs who only rest two days a month, and weaken the competitiveness of other schools and companies.
> Feng Tingting: Rumor has it, one junior college that fell under the cult’s influence even adopted a monthly double rest policy—then went bankrupt entirely.
Zhang Yu listened to the gossip, his mind swirling with more questions.
He asked: "Does the Double Rest Cult really have ties to Youming University?"
Fujie replied: "Who knows? Maybe Wanfa made it up to smear a rival. Or maybe Youming is secretly funding the cult, spreading it to other schools."
Soon after, Zhang Yu noticed numerous rumors spreading across the Ling Realm Network about the connection between Youming University and the Double Rest Cult.
Then, Youming University issued an official statement:
> “We have no relation whatsoever to the Double Rest Cult. We condemn the malicious rumors spread by outside forces, and the online harassment and cyberattacks being orchestrated against us.”
But the rumors didn’t stop. Soon, the narrative flipped—now people claimed the Double Rest Cult was actually backed by Wanfa University.
For a time, the Ling Realm Network erupted into chaotic debates. Internet celebrities, powerful figures, and wealthy elites all weighed in, each shouting their opinions.
"What a mess," Zhang Yu muttered. "Is this just Wanfa and Youming using the cult to smear each other?"
Fujie chuckled: "Who knows? But one thing’s certain—this Double Rest Cult has caused a huge stir. It’s become a weapon in the war between the Top Ten."
> “If I ever get the chance,” Zhang Yu mused, “I’d love to see their preaching methods firsthand. What’s their actual doctrine? What do they truly want?”
Despite the widespread condemnation, Zhang Yu still knew nothing beyond the fact that they promoted a two-day monthly rest. He had no idea what else the cult taught, nor their full agenda.
Clearly, Zheng Shen’s forces were monitoring the Ling Realm Network tightly, systematically wiping out all propaganda—ensuring ordinary people could never access the cult’s true teachings.
…
Time flew by, and soon it was the end of January.
The Pharmaceutical Factory continued expanding nonstop. Zhang Yu took on one construction project after another, arriving nearly every day.
On the construction site, Tianqing Caiyun Dou floated in midair, periodically exhaling vast clouds of Tianqing Sand, which flowed into the rushing Wuxiang Force.
Zhao Tianxing, operating the Tianqing Caiyun Dou, glanced toward the center of the site—where a thick veil of mist shrouded a certain area. Faint silhouettes flickered within, accompanied by intermittent thunderous booms.
Zhao Tianxing knew this was Zhang Yu cultivating his Martial Arts. But every time he practiced, Zhang Yu shielded himself with Gang Qi, concealing his technique from view.
After a moment, the swirling mist around Zhang Yu stilled. The rumbling ceased.
Zhao Tianxing frowned. "Zhang Yu stopped cultivating?"
Deep within the Wuxiang Yun'gang mist, Zhang Yu felt the surge of power as the Eighth Technique reached Level 20. His Martial Dao Holy Body now bore the Second Layer effect.
Upper-Level Martial Dao Holy Body (8/8): Martial Dao Subtlety
Every Foundation Establishment Stage Martial Art in your hands becomes perfectly controllable—precise, refined, and effortless in execution.
"Martial Dao Subtlety?"
Zhang Yu tested the new ability immediately, quickly grasping its essence.
He slammed his palm forward—Da Huan Yishan Jin surged outward, a wave of power mixed with Gang Qi erupting from his body. Every ounce of strength, every particle of Gang Qi was crystal clear in his perception, as natural and simple as 1 + 1 = 2. With a single strike, he reduced the earth before him into fine dust.
"Martial Dao Subtlety… it lets me control power with unprecedented precision in every martial technique I use."
Zhang Yu knew that even with identical strength levels, the same martial art could perform differently depending on one’s state. But now, under Martial Dao Subtlety, every move he made reached peak effectiveness—consistently, flawlessly.
And beyond that…
He stomped the ground—Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal activated instantly. Layers of Xuanhuang Qi exploded outward, swirling through the air. The sand around him shifted in rhythm, forming swirling eddies that grew into full-fledged tornadoes.
Meanwhile, Wuxiang Force trembled. The formless, Gang Qi-made figure suddenly changed—shaping itself into a perfect, lifelike replica of Zhang Yu, rendered entirely from Gang Qi.
"Martial Dao Subtlety not only enhances my destructive power—it sharpens my control over minute details, allowing me to apply force with precision down to the tiniest scale."
Under the Holy Body’s influence, Zhang Yu felt his construction efficiency had increased by several folds. But the full extent of its potential still needed exploration.
At that moment, a large group stormed into the factory.
Qu Lecheng, sweating profusely, protested: "We’ve been working nonstop—no breaks, no delays!"
The leader of the group stared coldly: "To combat the Double Rest Cult, the entire University City is now under random inspections—checking for unexplained shutdowns, unauthorized leave."
"Also, in response to higher directives, all factories must increase work hours."
Qu Lecheng sighed helplessly: "We’re already running 24/7. How can we work more?"
The man shrugged: "I don’t know. But the order’s been given. You figure it out."
…
In a quiet, empty corner of the factory, Zhang Yu rested after a long night of work, receiving treatment from Xiao Qingxuan.
Though his body’s natural recovery was strong, Xiao Qingxuan’s help accelerated the process. Zhang Yu gladly accepted—especially since he’d grown increasingly trusting of her ancient medical skills during his time at the factory.
Seeing Xiao Qingxuan’s solemn expression, Zhang Yu asked: "Old Xiao, something wrong today?"
Xiao Qingxuan sighed, hesitating before speaking.
"You’ve heard, right? That I was once possessed by an ancient Jin Dan?"
(End of Chapter)
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