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Chapter 461: The Principal Arrives, No One Can Leave (Thank You, Ally 'Wei Mang Yi Jiao')
Zhang Yu stood at the prow of the Flying Barge, gazing down at the vast expanse of Jinguang University. There, rising from the earth like a mountain made of light, stood a colossal Buddha statue—over ten thousand meters tall—its entire body shimmering with golden radiance. Under the sun’s glare, beams of dazzling gold light burst forth in endless streams, so intense they seemed to set the sky’s clouds ablaze, turning the heavens into a sea of molten gold.
Staring at the titanic figure, Zhang Yu couldn’t help but mutter in awe:
"Jinguang University is actually inside this Buddha? Is this some kind of temple?"
Beside him, Mo Ejin’s holographic projection chuckled.
"Come on. How could there be a temple? The Shi Sect has been gone for centuries. What temple would remain?"
Zhang Yu perked up instantly, eager to learn more.
Mo Ejin waved a hand dismissively.
"Legend says the Buddha Emperor, seeing how the Buddhist kings in the Pure Land neglected production, engaged in illegal enterprises, and caused massive economic damage, disrupting market order entirely, finally lost patience. He raised his sword—vowing not to become a Buddha—and plunged it inward, purging the Shi realm with divine wrath."
"Ultimately, the Buddha Emperor withdrew from the Shi Sect and founded the Jin Gang Sect—now one of the Top Ten Sects."
"Every temple of the old Shi Sect was declared an illegal organization by the Top Ten Sects and dismantled. The monks were labeled as illegal practitioners. Anyone caught? Mandatory unpaid labor for one to three years."
"During that legendary purge, countless Shi realm kings were arrested and sentenced. Their temples’ assets were seized, managed collectively by the Top Ten Sects. All related knowledge and technology were confiscated by the Heavenly Court—repurposed for righteous causes, used to benefit Kunxu."
"And their Physical Bodies? Sacrificed to the public—used to offset war reparations..."
As Mo Ejin spoke, Zhang Yu could almost see the cataclysmic war raging across Kunxu—the bloodshed, the destruction, the sheer scale of it all.
Zhang Yu sighed inwardly.
"Kunxu really has seen too many wars."
He turned back to the golden Buddha before them.
"So this was an old Shi Sect temple? Now it’s being used as a university?"
Mo Ejin shook his head.
"Apparently… this was the Physical Body of a great Shi realm cultivator. After being seized, it became a Jin Gang Sect outpost—dedicated to technological archaeology."
"From what I’ve heard, the sect’s ancestors studied ancient methods here, refining them into modern Immortal Dao techniques. This place became a lab for breakthrough innovations. They hired countless ordinary humans to assist in research and experiments."
"Eventually, it evolved into a place where Immortal Dao knowledge was taught."
"But now, the Jin Gang Sect’s techniques have long since surpassed the old ways. Their outpost was abandoned. Over time, it transformed into Jinguang University."
"Still, I hear they keep archaeologists here—though nothing significant has surfaced in ages."
Mo Ejin mused:
"Probably because the Jin Gang Sect’s Immortal Dao tech has outgrown the old methods. The ancient knowledge here is useless to them now."
As they spoke, the Flying Barge gently settled onto the Buddha’s immense palm—so vast it resembled multiple airports laid out side by side.
Zhang Yu stared in awe. The closer he got, the more overwhelming the scale became.
"Such a colossal form… Just how rich was this Shi realm master in life? What kind of wealth did he possess?"
At that moment, the entire group from Wanfa University disembarked.
Just as they stepped off the barge, a notification popped up in Zhang Yu’s Eye Armor:
> "Welcome to Jinguang University! You are the 9,999th visitor today. Congratulations—you’ve won the lucky draw prize: 100 Lingbi! To claim your reward, please download..."
Zhang Yu, Shi Huaixu, Su Yanyang, Xiao Yunji, and the others glanced at the message—then immediately ignored it, walking onward as if nothing had happened.
Inside the Buddha’s body, the world transformed into a realm of golden brilliance. The sky and earth alike shimmered with gold. Towering skyscrapers rose like mountain ranges, some standing upright, others inverted and suspended above, resembling a dense network of organs growing from within the giant statue.
Walking through this city of gold, Zhang Yu found his Eye Armor constantly flashing advertisements. Every time his gaze lingered on one, he was instantly redirected to platforms like Jin Gang Xuan Zao or Tuoshen Zhai.
"Damn it… This place has more ads than Wanfa University?"
He felt like he’d stepped into a filthy bathroom, forced to tiptoe through a sea of waste, avoiding each sticky, disgusting trap.
Then, another notification appeared—this time an update notice from his Eye Armor:
Shican Modong urgently requires an upgrade…
"Seriously? Is this real?"
Zhang Yu turned to his classmates.
"Did any of you get an Eye Armor update notice?"
Everyone shook their heads—until one student from Jinguang University spoke up:
"Don’t click it. It’s a malicious Ling Realm trap. One click, and they steal your identity data."
Zhang Yu turned to him, surprised.
"Wait… You’re actually trying to help?"
The student gave a calm smile and explained the common traps at Jinguang University.
Zhang Yu thought, Wait… There’s actually a decent person here?
When he agreed to add the student as a friend, the guy sent him a “Jinguang University Tourist Must-Read Guide.”
Zhang Yu clicked it—only to be redirected to a platform asking:
“Which part of your body are you most satisfied with?”
“Which body part would you sell first?”
Zhang Yu immediately blocked him.
> “Register for Jin Gang Xuan Zao now and get a free Xuanzao Relic!”
> “You from Wanfa University? Sign up for Tuoshen Zhai and get a free slave contract!”
Throughout the walk, they were bombarded with invitations to register—mostly for Jin Gang Xuan Zao and Tuoshen Zhai. The rewards? Too many traps to count. Zhang Yu had no interest in getting sucked in.
Then he noticed something else: all the students—male or female—looked nearly identical. Their builds were almost uniformly the same.
"Is this what Jinguang University calls Body Refining Standardization?"
After finally finding a quiet spot, a voice echoed from the Hundred-Hand Buddha Statue nearby:
"Looking to buy?"
Zhang Yu spun around, eyes wide.
"Alive?"
The statue explained: he was also a Body Refining student at Jinguang University.
Zhang Yu remembered the so-called “Master Alchemy” of this place.
After a brief rest, the group finally arrived at the competition arena.
There, waiting for them, stood Chan Rong and his team—the same ones from their last match.
Zhang Yu slowly approached. His eyes locked with Chan Rong’s. A surge of battle spirit rose within him.
"Last time, we won in spirit—but it wasn’t satisfying enough."
"This time, the true contest begins. I will crush Jinguang University utterly."
He thought: Otherwise, what’s the point of training the Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power? How can I even meet the Comprehensive Score Ranking requirement for a transfer?
Both sides stood firm. Zhang Yu and Chan Rong stared at each other, their auras clashing silently in the air.
After a long silence, Zhang Yu smiled.
"Didn’t expect to meet again so soon."
Chan Rong remained cool.
"Nor did I expect to personally eliminate Wanfa University."
"Perhaps my last loss wasn’t such a bad thing after all."
He glanced at Zhang Yu.
"Where’s Mo Ejin? Not showing up at the final moment?"
Zhang Yu snorted.
"Taking down your school? I don’t need old Mo. I can handle it alone."
Chan Rong smirked.
"Sure you can? Want to increase your odds before the match starts?"
"Go ahead—use the Secondhand Body Platform, Tuoshen Zhai."
"Unused Spirit Armor. Old Physical Bodies. Everything can be sold there. They accept, inspect, and pay you—on the spot."
Zhang Yu snapped.
"Damn it… You people from Jinguang University never give up, do you?"
Chan Rong sneered.
"Xian Dao Potential—no progress, no survival. Seize every chance to improve. What’s wrong with that?"
"Even if the principal of Wanfa University came here, they’d still have to register a username to leave. You think you’re exempt?"
Zhang Yu shot back:
"Wow, really? Why don’t you just claim even the Immortals have to register?"
Chan Rong replied calmly:
"Unbelievable? Add me as a friend—I’ll send you proof."
Zhang Yu nearly reached for the request—when Mo Ejin’s projection spoke:
"Once you accept, he’ll send you over a hundred ads a day."
Zhang Yu’s eyes narrowed. He understood.
"Friend request: 10 Lingbi each."
Chan Rong frowned, silent for a moment—thinking.
Zhang Yu thought, This might actually work…
Then Chan Rong shook his head.
"You’re not worth it."
Zhang Yu’s eyes narrowed further. His battle spirit surged.
"After this match, your price will be different."
Chan Rong nodded, unfazed.
"Once you lose… you’ll have to lower your price, won’t you?"
With their determination rising, the competition officially began. Both teams stepped onto their designated Construction Site platforms.
> 3…
> 2…
> 1…
> Competition begins!
Chan Rong erupted into the sky like a blazing sun, stepping across empty space, his footsteps trailing golden light. He advanced toward Zhang Yu, each step radiating overwhelming pressure.
"Zhang Yu, I already knew you perfected the Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power this month."
"But I also know you’ve only just begun mastering the Seven Secret Arts of Wanfa University’s Civil Engineering Department."
"How strong could you possibly be?"
"At this moment, you remind me of myself—last year, when I first obtained my Military Permit, facing an opponent I couldn’t defeat."
"So I’ll give you one chance… to strike first."
(End of Chapter)
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