Chapter 414: Martial Dao Holy Body, Taiyi Golden Fluid
Inside the Alchemy Laboratory.
With the final trace of Martial Energy infused into the Lihuo Furnace, intricate patterns resembling Martial Energy Circuits began to surface across the surface of the Tianqing Caiyun Dou.
Over these past days, through Zhang Yu’s repeated refining, the material quality of the artifact had steadily improved. Its internal Martial Energy Circuit grew ever more complex, ever more refined. The artifact’s rank had climbed all the way to Level 7.
Not only had the range of the released Tianqing Sand increased from a mere ten meters to dozens, but the speed, volume, precision, and power of the spray had also surged dramatically.
Where it once could sustain only ten Wuxiang Force users, it now reliably supported over twenty.
And just a few days prior, Zhang Yu had reached Level 10 in his crafting skill for this Spirit Artifact.
Though it was a relatively basic, simple-type Spirit Artifact, Zhang Yu still couldn’t help but smile as he held the Tianqing Caiyun Dou in his hands.
This was the first Spirit Artifact he’d ever refined repeatedly—gradually elevating its rank through persistent effort.
"Still, Level 7 is enough. No time left for further refining this one."
Zhang Yu’s next target was a Foundation Establishment Stage Spirit Artifact—Taiyi Jin Ye Dan.
But this time, he planned to change his approach.
"First, push the crafting skill for Taiyi Jin Ye Dan to Level 20 inside the Ling Realm’s Simulation Laboratory. Then, return to reality and refine the artifact in earnest—hopefully, I’ll produce a Level 20 Taiyi Jin Ye Dan in one go."
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Inside the Ling Realm’s Simulation Laboratory.
"First, purify the Taiyi Essence Gold…"
"Then fix the materials using the Array…"
"Next, extract the core components…"
"Transfer to the reaction vessel…"
"Finally, etch the runes…"
In the Ling Realm, Zhang Yu gestured with his fingers, commanding the Spirit Artifact Shi Jin Chong as he inscribed runes onto the target material.
He knew runes were fixed patterns of Spirit Energy Circuits—efficient, elegant, and capable of channeling Martial Energy to execute a vast array of functions.
After a long while, a dull, ash-gray iron bead appeared before him.
It looked utterly unremarkable. No spiritual aura. When Martial Energy was injected into it, it vanished instantly.
Zhang Yu sighed inwardly. "First attempt… failed, as expected?"
Though he now possessed the prerequisite skills for crafting Taiyi Jin Ye Dan, his alchemical experience was still too shallow.
But glancing at the Feather Scroll—where Taiyi Jin Ye Dan’s crafting skill had already reached Level 1—Zhang Yu smiled faintly and began again.
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For the next several days, Zhang Yu shuttled between the Construction Site and the Ling Realm’s Simulation Laboratory—earning money while spending it recklessly.
Though he had income from the Construction Site, plus Lingbi sent by Zhang Pianpian and Wen Wuya, the balance in his account kept dwindling.
Yet with every failed attempt, his alchemical skill rose.
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One month passed in the blink of an eye.
It was mid-February.
Inside the Pharmaceutical Factory’s office building, Production Manager Qu Lecheng stared toward the Construction Site, his gaze lingering on the thick, swirling clouds that shrouded it. A hint of envy flickered in his eyes.
"Zhang Yu’s life is really something… One person doing all this work, earning five or six Lingbi a month with no hassle. No need to worry about junior students dying from overwork or faking sick. No pressure from upper-level supply chains…"
Qu Lecheng knew the factory’s products were sold to the upper echelons. But selling up top didn’t mean high profit—each item had razor-thin margins. The factory survived on volume.
"If the export volume drops even slightly, we won’t just lose money—we’ll struggle to survive."
As for raising prices? He didn’t even dare to think about it.
"Still… if the University War keeps expanding, selling more medicine to Second Layer teachers and students might bring in extra profit."
Just then, the normally chaotic clouds above the Construction Site suddenly stilled.
Qu Lecheng frowned. "It’s not even quitting time yet…"
From within the mist, Zhang Yu finally pushed the 10th technique of the Martial Dao Holy Body to Level 20—unlocking the final layer of the Chain Law Diagram.
Ultimate Martial Dao Holy Body (10/10):
One understands all—within the same category of martial arts, the more you master, the greater the enhancement in decoding, parrying, leveraging, dodging, destruction, range, attack speed, frequency, force penetration, and overall mastery. Maximum limit: Foundation Establishment stage.
"Finally…"
Zhang Yu’s lips curled into a smile as he read the final layer’s description.
"Amazing. Powerful!"
Just seeing this last layer, he could already sense the overwhelming strength of the Martial Dao Holy Body.
Then, as he unleashed a series of martial arts—Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal, Da Huan Yishan Jin, Fanning Yin, Zhanmo Yunshou Gong, Xingxiao Chongmai Fa—the truth became undeniable.
"Same category of martial arts—seems to be divided by unarmed, Gang Qi, weapons, etc."
"My usual techniques? They’ve all undergone a qualitative leap."
"And with the first layer’s combat prowess, plus the second layer’s Martial Dao Subtlety…"
Zhang Yu was certain: with the three-layered effects of the Martial Dao Holy Body, he could defeat an opponent without it in just a few dozen exchanges.
Of course, this assumed the opponent hadn’t awakened the Tu Mu Holy Body.
But combat was secondary.
With this final layer’s enhancement, Zhang Yu knew his Construction Site earnings would soar once more.
Yet he also knew his expenses would skyrocket.
"Technique cultivation can wait for now."
"Next, I’ll just hang the Martial Dao Holy Body at the Construction Site and earn money."
"Then, pour every Lingbi into alchemy."
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Time flew by.
It was now mid-March.
Inside the dormitory.
Zhang Yu withdrew his palm from Xuan Ge’s back, feeling the Dao Seed he’d just replicated into the man’s body.
Though his daily life—study, work, cultivation—was already packed, Zhang Yu still made time to occasionally help Le Mulan’s classmate refine their Martial Energy quality.
Today, he finally succeeded in pushing the student’s Martial Energy quality to 150%, successfully replicating the Dao Seed.
Zhang Yu murmured, "Yanyang Dao Mai?"
Xuan Ge, trembling with internal heat, exhaled in awe. "My Martial Energy… it feels completely different now?"
Zhang Yu nodded absently, glancing at the Dao Seed on Xuan Ge’s body.
"A second-level Yanyang Dao Mai requires 200% Martial Energy quality, right?"
He knew quality grew exponentially harder to increase at higher tiers. Reaching 200% in the short term was impossible.
After a quick, polite dismissal, Zhang Yu turned his focus inward, deeply sensing the effects of the Yanyang Dao Mai.
"Boosts Gang Qi efficiency, enhances physical movement, and delivers destructive heating…"
He opened his palm, watching the invisible flame ripple from his skin.
"I wonder… could this help with alchemy?"
He glanced at his Feather Scroll. The Taiyi Jin Ye Dan crafting skill had now reached Level 12.
His deposit stood at 45 Lingbi.
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Outside, in the Planting Building.
After finishing the Pharmaceutical Factory project, Zhang Yu was assigned here for construction.
The Planting Building was one of the few places where the company grew Tianjing Rice and Diqu Mai.
Due to the vast demand for medicinal fields, rice and grain cultivation had been squeezed into this small, isolated structure—minimizing its footprint as much as possible.
Though small, Zhang Yu noticed the place was heavily guarded. It didn’t feel like a farm at all—it felt more like a vault.
Che Yufei explained beside him: "Only Upper School students or Top Ten students can enter. Not even junior college students are allowed. Not even lower school students are seen here."
Zhang Yu raised an eyebrow. "Why not let junior college students handle farming?"
Che Yufei gave him a strange look. "Junior college students? Farming? A single stalk of Tianjing Rice could hire dozens of them. They’re too poor to even understand farming. This is high-value work—only Upper School students qualify. And the key techniques? Only Top Ten students can handle them."
Zhang Yu sighed, rolling his eyes. "Fine. Where do I start?"
Though the project paid better than the Pharmaceutical Factory, the outdoor site’s travel costs were high. Zhang Yu had no choice but to pause his Ling Realm alchemy simulations.
"Just build up some funds here, then go back and continue refining."
On the Feather Scroll, Taiyi Jin Ye Dan’s skill had now reached Level 17.
Zhang Yu’s deposit had dropped to 35 Lingbi.
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April arrived.
Inside the Alchemy Laboratory.
After completing the Planting Building project, Zhang Yu returned to the University City.
Only then did he finally push his Taiyi Jin Ye Dan crafting skill to Level 20.
His Gang Qi flowed freely now. He moved with precision, handling every piece of lab equipment with practiced ease.
This was the first time he’d attempt to refine Taiyi Jin Ye Dan in reality.
As he tempered, purified, and molded the core material—Taiyi Essence Gold—Zhang Yu then added a cascade of rare, precious ingredients into the reaction vessel.
For this single refining attempt, just the base materials cost him 18 Lingbi.
Having rehearsed the process countless times in simulation, Zhang Yu now replicated it flawlessly in reality.
"In truth, with Yanyang Dao Mai’s help, refining Taiyi Essence Gold and controlling the Lihuo Furnace’s heat is much easier."
At last, under the blazing fire, a perfectly round golden bead slowly emerged.
Zhang Yu pressed a single thread of Martial Energy from his fingertip.
Inside the bead, layers of Martial Energy Circuits flared—then vanished, sealing themselves.
"Level 20 Taiyi Jin Ye Dan…"
After verifying its properties, Zhang Yu’s heart leapt.
"Made it!"
As he channeled Martial Energy into it, the golden bead suddenly came alive—swelling violently, shifting into a formless, flowing golden liquid.
With a flick of his Gang Qi, the liquid wrapped around his energy, reshaping itself—now a long sword, then a massive hand, then a flowing river of gold.
Finally, under Zhang Yu’s command, the Taiyi Jin Ye Dan enveloped Wuxiang Force, transforming it into a golden-armored divine warrior.
(End of Chapter)
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