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Chapter 421: Each Displays Their Talents
Though the students harbored inner dissatisfaction, they knew—this was still an exam.
When the test officially began, everyone pulled out their true abilities and gave it their all on the Construction Site, striving for the best possible results.
Li Xiao tilted his head back and downed the mixed Medicinal Agent in one gulp. As the Jiexue Powder, Rieyuan Baoxue Pill, Bajie Shixin Gu, and other potent substances settled into his stomach, they erupted into waves of violent Medicinal Power that surged through his limbs and marrow.
Boom!
His heart pounded violently, racing so fast it felt like a drumbeat thundering inside him.
"Body, hold on—please!"
Li Xiao knew the toll of consuming such fierce medicines all at once was immense. But he also knew the choices before him in this Examination Hall were already limited.
"Compared to the wealthy like Gong Shuijin or Ji Yuanchi, or the elite lineage of Ying Xin—Zhang Yu, Yu Xinghan, Che Yufei are the ones I should learn from."
"But I can't copy everyone. Only what suits me."
For the past year, Li Xiao had methodically accumulated potential—snagging ad rewards, hunting down coupons, borrowing resources from acquaintances, and seeking guidance from top students—slowly building a solid foundation.
In terms of Martial Technique, he refused to chase flashy, exotic martial arts. Instead, he focused on a single, practical method—one that could strengthen his physical body and serve him in work. After relentless effort, he’d finally pushed it to the 20th Level.
As for his Spirit Armor, he kept costs low. Most days, he wore either seven or eight low-tier sets, or basic Ji Hu brand models—only renting high-end armor for critical moments.
And today—this final exam—was precisely such a moment. He’d taken extra Hulang Zhi Yao to unlock the latent potential within him.
"The Xian Dao Path is about accumulating small gains day by day, then unleashing them all at once when the moment comes."
Suddenly, Li Xiao’s Martial Energy and Qi Blood surged again, now powered by the fifth-level Zhanmo Yunshou Gong.
Whoosh!
He exhaled sharply—and could even smell a faint tang of blood in the air.
"This must be what Zhang Yu felt like when he was pushing himself to the limit."
Boom!
With a powerful kick, he launched himself forward, leaving a trail of afterimages. Under the guidance of the Eye Armor’s task projection, he charged toward his workstation.
Tu Lishan, observing from the sidelines, recorded in the Eye Armor:
"Li Xiao has stayed grounded this past year. He’s found his place—just a laborer now. But as long as he keeps sending me Commission Fees in the future, I’ll guarantee him a lifetime of work on the Construction Site. What’s the harm?"
Meanwhile, Yu Xinghan slowly stretched his body, massaging his muscles and loosening every joint and tendon through a thorough warm-up to minimize wear and tear later.
He glanced at his exam task and muttered inwardly:
"Garbage transport? This doesn’t match the Spirit Armor I’m using at all."
Yu Xinghan knew that Spirit Armor—being a spiritualized extension of a Cultivator’s body—was crucial to one’s strength. And whether one wore armor suited to the task directly impacted efficiency.
So he quickly sent out a request to his massage client groups, and to Zhang Yu’s backup Mutual Cultivation group, asking to borrow compatible Spirit Armor—offering massage coupons in return.
Within moments, an Express Delivery courier arrived with several sets of armor, which Yu Xinghan swiftly changed into.
Tu Lishan watched Yu Xinghan’s calm, composed demeanor as he began working and thought:
"Yu Xinghan’s really developed his network these past two years. The talent for leveraging platform resources to amplify personal advantages—truly an Xian Dao gift."
Yu Xinghan:
Tu Teacher, the two new technicians just arrived—chest muscles huge, arms thicker than my head. Should I save them for you?
Tu Lishan:
I’ve told you a thousand times—don’t message me during work hours.
Yu Xinghan:
Got it, got it. After the exam, I’ll bring them up to the second floor to wait for you.
Looking at the coupon Yu Xinghan had sent, Tu Lishan shook his head.
"Little Yu’s still too pure-hearted—after all, he’s from the First Layer."
Tu Lishan turned his gaze toward Ying Xin, thinking:
"The deep roots of the Sixth-Generation Civil Engineering lineage are finally being fully realized. The Ying family is clearly determined to climb the ladder."
There, Ying Xin stood, her body brimming with deep Martial Energy, clad in a total of six Spirit Armors. Her inner energy roared like a pack of beasts, devouring her Martial Energy with ferocious hunger.
Though the burden was immense, she could feel her strength surging—spiking, skyrocketing. It was like a wild horse breaking free, struggling to escape her control.
But instantly, she sent a series of mental commands into her Spirit Armors. The raging power gradually calmed.
Seeing the stabilized synchronization rate, feeling the familiar presence of her family’s consciousness within her armor, Ying Xin gasped in surprise:
"Grandpa! Grandma! You said you’d be working late! Why are you here helping me take the exam?"
Grandfather & Grandmother:
You silly child—we meant "working late" as in coming to help you take the test!
Great-Grandfather & Great-Grandmother:
Ying Xin! We’re here to lend you a hand!
Great-Great-Grandfather & Great-Great-Grandmother:
Father-son team on the job! Construction Site family united! We’re here too!
Through the bloodline bond, the six family members’ consciousnesses merged perfectly with Ying Xin’s Spirit Armor and physical form, sending her synchronization rate soaring—reaching 150% in seconds.
Feeling their presence flowing through her body, Ying Xin laughed:
"Family! I’ve felt your support—your will is clear. Let’s go!"
With a sudden boom, she launched forward. Her arms flexed, and from her Hand Spirit Armor erupted a storm of spiraling Gang Qi—like roaring tornadoes—sweeping toward the prepared concrete molds, sending up swirling gray dragons of material.
On the other side, Gong Shuijin took one step forward, and waves of Xuanhuang Qi erupted outward, lifting and lightening the scattered steel beams, reducing their weight again and again.
Since last year’s Civil Engineering Competition, Gong Shuijin had obtained the Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal from the Civil Engineering Seven Supreme.
Since then, he’d dedicated himself entirely to mastering it—now pushing it to the 17th level.
Now, as he activated the seal, it blanketed the entire Construction Site, raising clouds of building materials into the air—turning the space into a zone of disrupted gravity.
With the materials drastically lighter, Gong Shuijin’s efficiency skyrocketed. With just a flick of his Gang Qi, he could lift and manipulate entire sheets of rebar.
Watching his earnings climb steadily—securing second place in the class—Gong Shuijin couldn’t help but smile.
But then, his gaze narrowed as Ji Yuanchi surged forward, closing in fast.
Far away, on another Construction Site, Ji Yuanchi stood with seven credit cards forming a celestial Seven-Star formation in his mind. Qi Clouds surged between them, glowing intensely.
"With the power of my Seven Star Borrowing Fate Qi Clouds, even if I can’t beat Zhang Yu, I can still sweep through the rest of the class."
At that moment, Gong Shuijin switched to a new Dan Tian Spirit Armor.
He rarely bought secondhand armor—because used armor, worn down by its previous owner, often carried hidden flaws and lacked prestige.
But this time, he’d chosen a secondhand armor that cost more than a brand-new one.
Because its former owner was Mo Ejin.
This armor, meticulously maintained and continuously adjusted by Mo Ejin, wasn’t just in perfect condition—it was perfectly tailored to amplify the Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal, boosting its power by over twenty percent.
And within it, still lingering, was Mo Ejin’s previous Soul Cultivator.
Feeling the seasoned touch of the Soul Cultivator, and the seamless synergy between the armor and the seal, Gong Shuijin grinned:
"Master Mo’s Spirit Armor and Soul Cultivator—trained for years—really are top-tier."
Soul Cultivator:
I’m new this year.
Gong Shuijin blinked.
"Master Mo’s Soul Cultivators were all seasoned veterans, weren’t they?"
Soul Cultivator:
Nope. I’ve been buying new ones all along.
Soul Cultivator:
But don’t worry—previous owner handed everything off perfectly.
Gong Shuijin quickly realized: the Soul Cultivator was telling the truth. With the Dan Tian Armor’s support, his Xuanhuang Zhenyue Seal operated flawlessly, and his efficiency kept rising—solidly maintaining second place.
Tu Lishan nodded slightly, observing.
"Gong Shuijin truly has luck on his side. And Ji Yuanchi? Just borrowing Qi Clouds."
"Clear difference. The outcome is already decided."
At that moment, Director Gao sent him a message:
How’s Zhang Yu doing?
Tu Lishan didn’t reply. Instead, he recorded Zhang Yu’s performance in the Examination Hall and forwarded it to Director Gao.
There, Zhang Yu stomped the ground—Xuanhuang Qi swept across the entire arena.
Then, infused with the Taiyi Jin Ye Dan, his entire body erupted with Gang Qi tinged with golden threads—like blazing golden flames surging into the sky, unleashing terrifying power as he poured concrete at astonishing speed.
In his palm, the Di Shasha Bottle spun, generating whirlwinds that sucked in materials from the surrounding area, rapidly preparing the concrete mix.
Behind Zhang Yu’s head, the Golden Thread Jade Disc flared with brilliance. Under the combined influence of Yanyang Martial Energy and Shenhan Martial Energy, it began adjusting the temperature and humidity of the Construction Site—accelerating the concrete’s curing process.
Occasionally, a beam of light shot from the disc—delivering rapid cooling or intense heating, precisely tempering the building materials.
Beyond its basic light projection, the Golden Thread Jade Disc could also focus light into lightning—releasing attacks like energy beams.
With basic Martial Energy, the beam triggered spiritual explosions.
With Yanyang Martial Energy, it became a superheating laser.
With Shenhan Martial Energy, it turned into a freezing ice beam.
With unmatched power and an arsenal of elite Spirit Artifacts, Zhang Yu now firmly held the top position in the class—leaving every observer stunned.
"Zhang Yu’s so rich! So strong!"
"Zhang Yu wasn’t this wealthy before—this proves our Civil Engineering Department has a bright future!"
"No wonder he’s in the top 100 of the entire department—his earning efficiency is at least triple mine!"
No one thought using Spirit Artifacts made Zhang Yu unfair—just as no one thought wearing Spirit Armor was unfair.
After all, in the eyes of the people, Lingbi was part of one’s strength. Wealth was power.
(End of Chapter)
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