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Chapter 472: Widely Noticed
Moments later, 30 Lingbi was transferred into Yu Xinghan’s account.
Then he sent 3 Lingbi to Zhang Yu, who had assisted in the experiment, and 1 Lingbi each to Gong Shuijin and Ying Xin.
"Made it."
Gazing at the 25 Lingbi now sitting in his account, Yu Xinghan muttered inwardly—this trip hadn’t been in vain. Even with the injury, he’d come out ahead.
But Yu Xinghan’s outcome had thrown Tianzhang Zhenjun’s original plan into disarray.
"Yu Xinghan failed."
"So far, only Zhang Yu has passed the test—successfully completing a normal Mutual Cultivation session."
"What’s the difference?"
"Too many. It’s nearly impossible to tell."
"The best course? Keep having Zhang Yu participate in further tests to gather more data."
Tianzhang Zhenjun thought to himself: But if I want him to keep cooperating… the cost will be too high.
To Tianzhang Zhenjun, 30 Lingbi wasn’t a large sum—he could easily afford it.
But as the number of tests grew, the expenses would pile up quickly.
Though the funds weren’t his own, he still valued this project deeply and wasn’t about to waste money recklessly.
Yet if he wanted to force Zhang Yu into continued participation…
"He’s a top-tier student—already earned his Military License in his third year of Civil Engineering. Asking the department directly for him? The price would be steep."
"Relying just on me…"
Realizing he couldn’t handle this alone, Tianzhang Zhenjun turned to Ciji Zhenjun.
Tianzhang Zhenjun: Ciji, I heard you have good connections with the Civil Engineering Department.
Tianzhang Zhenjun: Can you help lower the price? Get this Zhang Yu to join the experiment?
Ciji Zhenjun: Not urgent.
Ciji Zhenjun: The situation isn’t clear yet. Let’s finish the next few batches first.
Ciji Zhenjun: Then we’ll analyze the data, hold a meeting, and decide whether to proceed with Zhang Yu.
Tianzhang Zhenjun nodded slightly. I was too eager just now. Ciji Zhenjun is the seasoned one—right to collect more data and, at the same time, keep Zhang Yu on a leash.
Meanwhile, Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi watched Zhang Yu walk away, murmuring to herself:
"A being capable of triggering the Mutual Non-Interference List…"
"I wonder what kind of person he is… Could he be similar to me?"
---
On the way out of the Laboratory.
Yu Xinghan kept pestering Zhang Yu about his experience inside. Finally, he sighed, full of envy:
"Man, your luck is unreal—just like that, you boosted Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power so dramatically."
Zhang Yu replied: "I’d rather not have this kind of luck-driven strength."
He sighed. "Cultivation is about self-effort. Only the power earned through solid, step-by-step practice is truly strong—truly lasting."
Afterward, Zhang Yu returned to the Construction Site and resumed his work.
Though the experiment brought no payment, it had granted him the freedom to openly display his 15th-level Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power.
At that moment, thunderous roars echoed across the site. Under the invisible pull of immense force, the entire mountain collapsed in an instant—crumbling, tearing apart—rising into the sky like a colossal black dragon, suspended midair, blotting out the sun.
Witnessing this apocalyptic scene, Zhao Tianxing, Mo Tianyi, Hu Yuntao, and the other workers were stunned.
Staring at Zhang Yu, standing atop the dragon’s head, raising a hand and sending tremors through the earth, Zhao Tianxing whispered in awe:
"Zhang Yu… he’s gotten even stronger."
Recalling the days when they sat together at the same table during high school, Zhao Tianxing felt a deep sense of loss.
"How did he get so far… beyond anything we could’ve imagined?"
But Zhang Yu, now at the 15th level of Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power, felt utterly at ease—like his body had been released from a small cage into a much larger one.
"Finally… less restraint. More room to show my true strength."
Just then, Director Gao sent a message, asking about the experiment.
Zhang Yu repeated the story he’d told Tianzhang Zhenjun earlier.
Director Gao instructed him to come see him the next day for a personal assessment.
Of course, it wasn’t that Director Gao doubted Zhang Yu—after all, Tianzhang Zhenjun had vouched for him, and Ciji Zhenjun had been present.
But he was concerned about potential side effects from such a sudden power surge.
Over the following days, news spread through the Civil Engineering Department:
Zhang Yu had participated in the experiment, his cultivation soared, and his Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power had broken through to the 15th level.
He became the talk of the department—envied by all.
Yet Zhang Yu remained indifferent. This power had come from his own relentless training.
He continued his daily routine—studying, cultivating, working overtime—building his strength bit by bit, step by step.
---
Inside the Alchemy Laboratory.
A violent surge of lightning erupted, contained tightly by surrounding equipment.
After a moment, a small, metallic cube—about the size of a thumb—materialized before Zhang Yu.
This was his newly refined Spirit Artifact, named the Zhenlei Seal, capable of absorbing and discharging lightning to form protective strikes.
Especially effective against long-range attacks like Flying Swords, it could instantly redirect their trajectory with a thunderous burst, neutralizing their force.
With multiple Zhenlei Seals, they could form a small array, weaving a network of lightning barriers for layered defense.
Zhang Yu had refined this artifact to compensate for his weak defense against Flying Swords—preparing for the upcoming confrontation with Tianjian University.
"My Base Statistics have hit the peak of Foundation Establishment Stage."
"But my combat strength? Far from reaching that limit."
He thought: A student who only masters one Military-Grade Technique should be in the third tier among the top ten undergraduates.
"I still need to master Military-Grade Spirit Artifacts, Military-Grade Spirit Armor, and more Military-Grade Techniques—only then can I be considered truly elite among university students."
Yet Zhang Yu knew one thing:
Now that he had achieved Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power, the Civil Engineering Department could no longer offer him meaningful advancement.
"To master high-tier Spirit Artifacts, Armor, and Techniques—I must go to the Alchemy Department."
And right now, his accumulation in Alchemy wasn’t just about strengthening himself—it was also laying the foundation for future cultivation in that department.
"Only half a year left before transfer…"
"Hope everything goes smoothly."
Just then, Zhang Yu received a message from Ciji Zhenjun.
Ciji Zhenjun: Come to the Laboratory.
Ciji Zhenjun: Tianzhang Zhenjun wants to see you.
Ciji Zhenjun: Try to cooperate with his work.
---
Since Zhang Yu and Yu Xinghan’s test, the project team had run multiple batches of trials—but none succeeded.
The prolonged testing, combined with the lack of progress in cracking the Yin Device, began to spark complaints. Some even demanded a change in leadership.
Then, the news broke:
Zhang Yu’s Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power had surged to the 15th level.
Suddenly, the breakthrough was framed as a success of the Yin Device project.
Inside the Laboratory, Tianzhang Zhenjun turned to Zhang Yu and said:
"Your breakthrough during the experiment proves our school’s progress in Yin Device technology has reached a level of inter-institutional leadership."
"Upon hearing this success, several deans have placed great hope in this project."
"In particular, Wan Hua Shen Jun issued a directive—urging us to push forward and bring the technology to practical application as soon as possible."
Zhang Yu’s eyes narrowed slightly.
He was no longer a naive freshman. He knew the names, the systems, the power structures within the university.
He knew Wan Hua Shen Jun was one of the three Hua Shen at Wanfa University, overseeing all Immortal Dao Technology research.
From major grant applications to team formation and technological transformation—everything fell under his authority.
And Yan Qianji, the Alchemy Department’s master, was Wan Hua Shen Jun’s disciple.
"So… Wan Hua Shen Jun is personally watching this project?"
Zhang Yu thought with growing unease.
This breakthrough in Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power had nothing to do with Wanfa University’s Mutual Cultivation technique.
What would happen if the truth came out?
Tianzhang Zhenjun sighed internally: Trouble. The Qiongjiang God’s Mutual Cultivation technique isn’t something easily cracked. This Spirit Artifact remains uncooperative. And if we force it, we risk data loss.
"Better to run a few more tests."
He prepared to schedule another session with Zhang Yu.
But just as they finalized the price and began the process—nothing happened.
The Yin Device circled Zhang Yu once… then stopped. No movement.
"Hmm?"
Tianzhang Zhenjun frowned, stunned. He fired another wave of Martial Energy—but the device remained inert.
"What’s going on?"
His mind raced: It won’t activate?
Zhang Yu noticed too. Watching the device spin endlessly, he thought: Is it broken? Wanfa University’s tech isn’t mature enough yet.
Tianzhang Zhenjun tried again and again. The device remained dead.
"This… has never happened before."
"Normally, the Yin Device either activates properly during Mutual Cultivation—or it doesn’t start at all. Why is it behaving like this?"
Then, in a sudden burst, the device—frustrated beyond endurance—shot forward like a bullet and plunged straight into Zhang Yu’s palm.
Qiongjiang Nü Sibashi muttered: Ugh, annoying. Is this one on the Mutual Non-Interference List?
"Fine. Let him figure it out himself. He’ll know when he hits the wall."
Zhang Yu stared at the diamond-shaped crystal in his hand, confused.
"What’s going on?"
Tianzhang Zhenjun stroked his chin, deep in thought.
Could it be… the device wants him to use it manually?
(End of Chapter)
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