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Chapter 447: Gaining the Four Supreme Arts
(Thank you, 'Addicted to Self-Play Chessing', for gifting Bai Zhenzhen 10 pairs of Stockings)
Che Yufei: Zhang Yu, I’ve made up my mind—I’m selling my spot on the Competition Team.
Seeing the message from Che Yufei, Zhang Yu didn’t hesitate to agree. After all, whether to stay in the competition for a stronger resume and higher Comprehensive Score, or to cash out now and use the Lingbi for other pursuits, was ultimately his own choice. Especially since Che Yufei was already a senior, fully capable of making his own decisions about the path best suited for his future.
Reading Zhang Yu’s approval, Che Yufei sighed inwardly:
“If I keep staying in the team, I won’t earn much, and I’ll just become a burden. Better to sell now, get some Lingbi, and leave everyone with a good impression.”
“If only I’d met Zhang Yu a few years ago… my life might have turned out very differently.”
Meanwhile, Zhang Yu glanced at the final buyer of the team slot, then asked in the Competition Team’s Group Chat:
“Is this okay?”
Shi Huaixu: It’s fine.
Shi Huaixu: Highest bidder wins. Plus, he already paid me back.
Zhang Yu had asked only because the one who bid was Su Yanyang. Though as a Neutral Faction member, Su Yanyang’s entry had already been cleared by Director Gao—still, given the past tensions between him and Shi Huaixu, Zhang Yu wanted to make sure the team was on board.
But among the students of Wanfa University, the rule was simple: pay more, get more say. Old grudges were nothing more than passing storms.
Competition Team Group Chat:
Che Yufei exited the chat.
Su Yanyang joined the chat.
Alert: Su Yanyang has multiple legal and credit risks. Exercise caution with financial security.
Seeing the warning pop up after Su Yanyang joined, Zhang Yu muttered under his breath:
“How much debt does this guy even have?”
Su Yanyang: Hello everyone. It’s an honor to join the Competition Team. Thank you all for the opportunity.
Shi Huaixu: Cut the talk. Pay up.
Su Yanyang didn’t delay. He quickly transferred 26.7 Lingbi. One-third went to Zhang Yu, one-third to Che Yufei, and the remaining third was split evenly among the four official teammates.
As the payment finished, Su Yanyang winced inwardly. His finances had been tight for the past year. The recent profits from Qiongjiang Coin had been a lifeline—but now, half of it was gone again.
“All that hard-earned money, gone straight into Zhang Yu’s hands.”
He pondered: “Qiongjiang Coin’s price is still rising. Should I go for leverage again?”
On the other side, Zhang Yu checked his Deposit balance—now at 51.05 Lingbi—and couldn’t help but marvel at how fast it was growing.
“With Director Gao’s investment and my steadily increasing income, my monthly surplus keeps rising.”
“Where should I spend it next?”
The first thought in his mind was investing in Alchemy Technique—slowly gathering the pieces for the Alchemy Genius Chain Law Diagram Set.
In the past, Dao Arts techniques had been too expensive to cultivate alongside the Spirit Artifact crafting skills he was learning. But now, he could afford a little.
“But… then there’s my sister Zhang Pianpian’s Taiqing Jing,” he thought. “If I save a bit more, I could hand her 100 Lingbi and upgrade her Taiqing Fulu to Level 2.”
“Taiqing Jing has helped me so much. Upgrading it could unlock even greater potential.”
After a moment’s consideration, he decided to prioritize his sister’s cultivation artifact.
“Upgrading Taiqing Jing only costs 100 Lingbi. Once done, it’ll definitely boost my progress.”
“The Alchemy Genius set? The cultivation cost of each technique adds up to far more than 100 Lingbi. It’ll take ages to collect them all.”
With that settled, Zhang Yu pushed the Competition Team and Deposit matters aside. His focus returned to the present—back in the Ling Realm’s Simulation Laboratory.
There, he skillfully operated various materials and equipment, refining and testing a new Alchemy Technique: Hundred Treasure Box.
As the number of Spirit Artifacts he carried grew, he’d increasingly felt the inconvenience. The Hundred Treasure Box was a Spirit Artifact designed to store other Spirit Artifacts—standing about human height, it could fly at subsonic speeds via anti-gravity, and even launch stored artifacts at supersonic velocity for rapid response and support.
…
Time passed swiftly. It was now early November.
On the Simulation Battlefield, thunderous roars echoed through the air, dust billowing skyward.
Zhang Yu stood atop the Wuxiang Lingjiang, colliding head-on with Xiao Yunji’s Three Heads and Six Arms form.
The Wuxiang Lingjiang’s four arms moved in unison, each gripping a golden weapon forged from Taiyi Jin Ye Dan. They clashed violently with Xiao Yunji’s limbs, a whirlwind of combat.
Each impact sent shockwaves through Xiao Yunji’s frame. His Spirit Armor and Artifacts lit up with warning signals.
“Just last year,” Xiao Yunji thought, “he was running for his life from me.” A wistful smile tugged at his lips.
Meanwhile, on the opposite flank, Su Yanyang, Shi Huaixu, and Xiao Qingxuan broke through the rear lines, wreaking havoc at Xiao Yunji’s Construction Site. The newly built structures were reduced to rubble in moments.
Watching Zhang Yu dominate, relentlessly pressing the attack, Su Yanyang smirked:
“Well worth the money.”
In the end, Zhang Yu’s team secured a decisive victory.
With this match concluded, the Departmental Competition’s Top Ten ranking battle was over.
Zhang Yu checked the rankings. His team had secured second place—just behind Mo Ejin’s team.
“Second place is probably the limit,” Zhang Yu thought.
Though he had the Challenge Right, he knew challenging Mo Ejin’s team would be pointless. Mo Ejin alone, wielding the Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power, could overwhelm them all.
“Once the next challenge round ends and the final rankings are set, I’ll officially earn my Seven Supreme Qualification—and receive the Fourth Supreme Art.”
…
While Zhang Yu continued his steady cultivation and competition routine, Qiongjiang Coin kept soaring.
University leaders, including those from the Civil Engineering Department, repeatedly issued warnings about the risks and urged students to pull out. But most had already fallen into a frenzy—especially after the second round of Qiongjiang Mutual Cultivation draw results were announced, and several students from Wanfa University won prizes.
Ping Han: Zhang Yu junior,
Ping Han: Did you see my Moments?
Ping Han: I won! Gonna head to Hehuan University for the Thousand-Comrade Cultivation Assembly soon. [Proud Emoji]
Zhang Yu rolled his eyes at the message.
“Typical Ping Han—always showing off.”
Beside him, Yu Xinghan sighed enviously:
“Damn it… I’m so jealous I could kill him and take his place.”
Zhang Yu chuckled:
“Qiongjiang God has many avatars. Not all are female. Maybe Ping Han got a male one.”
Yu Xinghan groaned:
“Zhang Yu, in Mutual Cultivation, gender shouldn’t be such a hard line. We should shed these outdated First Layer beliefs as soon as possible.”
…
With the departmental rankings finalized, Zhang Yu’s team secured second place.
As their Comprehensive Score rose, Zhang Yu’s departmental ranking jumped to 25th overall.
Meanwhile, the Group Chat began auctioning off the second Seven Supreme Qualification.
Shi Huaixu glanced at his account and decided not to cash out his Qiongjiang Coin.
Su Yanyang had already spent heavily to join the team, and his remaining funds were tied up in Qiongjiang Coin—so he couldn’t bid.
In the end, the second qualification went to Gong Shuijin.
Seeing the result, Gong Shuijin’s heart raced with excitement:
“I never even got first in class, but now I’ll get the second Civil Engineering Seven Supreme! This is incredible!”
The next day, under Director Gao’s guidance, Zhang Yu learned the Fourth Civil Engineering Supreme’s Dragon Vein Sensing Chapter.
This technique allowed one to sense subterranean currents and draw strength from the earth’s pulse. As long as one’s feet were grounded, their physical power and explosive force would be greatly enhanced.
After over an hour of training, Director Gao nodded in approval.
“You’re ready. Starting in December, you’ll join Mo Ejin’s team for the Inter-School League.”
“The new format means one match every few weeks, stretching over several months. Learn from Mo Ejin, see how other universities operate…”
After listening intently, Zhang Yu asked eagerly:
“Teacher, what about the remaining Seven Supreme Arts?”
Director Gao replied:
“The one I oversee, you’ll take when the time comes.
The second professor has already agreed—expect to hear from him before year-end.
The last one… well,” he frowned, “it’s under Lin Director’s supervision. I’m still working on it.
Don’t rush. Focus on mastering what you already have.”
After leaving the training room, Zhang Yu didn’t return to Alchemy cultivation. Instead, he headed to the Construction Site, practicing the Dragon Vein Sensing Chapter while working.
Just then, a message arrived from Zhang Pianpian.
Zhang Pianpian: You didn’t buy Qiongjiang Coin, did you?
(End of Chapter)
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