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Chapter 503: Civil Engineering Student? Alchemy Master!
(Thanks to ‘Lang Cai’ for feeding colleagues, sending talismans, donating money, sending Zhang Yu, and delivering Stockings)
Inside the Rest Area outside the arena.
With the match paused.
The members of the Wanfa team stood huddled together, their expressions grim.
Mo Ejin let out a weary sigh. “Sorry, everyone. If we keep going, the Lingbi expenditure will exceed my budget—this could seriously impact my future career. So… I can’t continue.”
No one objected. Whether it was Su Yanyang, Xiao Yunji, Shi Huaixu, or Xiao Qingxuan, each privately admitted they’d likely make the same choice if they were in Mo Ejin’s position.
This was the sheer power of Military-Grade Power.
Facing Xiang Shan, who now wielded two such powers, the gap between the two sides was simply too vast.
And now that they’d truly felt that overwhelming strength, the idea of surrender had already begun to take root in their minds.
After all, even Mo Ejin had pulled out. The imbalance was now too extreme.
Under this year’s revised Inter-School League rules, surrender, injury, even death—none allowed for substitute replacements. Just like in a real battlefield, losses were permanent. There was no way to refill the ranks now.
Su Yanyang thought, Should I be the one to say it? Continuing this won’t do anything but increase our losses. Ugh… I’m done pretending to hold on.
Beside him, Shi Huaixu mused, Everyone’s probably thinking about surrendering. Then… now’s the time to show my courage…
She took a step forward, ready to shoulder the responsibility of leading the surrender—when she saw Zhang Yu already stepping out ahead of her.
The others’ gazes flickered.
Su Yanyang thought, Zhang Yu… always bold. Always the first to lead the surrender.
Just as the others were forming similar thoughts, Zhang Yu spoke slowly, deliberately.
“We can’t replenish our team. But neither can Xiang Shan. He’s down to just one person.”
Xiao Yunji’s eyes widened. Zhang Yu… is he actually not planning to surrender?
Zhang Yu continued. “And if we win this round, we don’t just get the prize money and Comprehensive Score boost—we also gain the Design Diagram for Military-Grade Armor. Everyone here knows just how valuable that is.”
He paused, then added, “Plus, our resumes will carry one more achievement: defeating Xiang Shan—two Military-Grade Powers—while being the underdogs.”
Xiao Yunji felt a spark of interest. She wanted that advantage. But then she remembered Xiang Shan’s terrifying strength…
How could we possibly win against someone with two Military-Grade Powers?
Just as doubt crept in, Zhang Yu spoke again.
“Everyone… if you’re willing to trust me… let’s give it one more shot.”
He turned to Mo Ejin. “Senior, I’d like to borrow your Seven Supreme Spirit Armors.”
Mo Ejin froze. He stared at Zhang Yu, stunned.
And in that silence, a single thought echoed through all their minds.
Can we… really trust him?
As if sensing their hesitation, Zhang Yu took a deep breath. He seemed to hesitate—then made up his mind.
“Actually… I’m from the Alchemy Department.”
Mo Ejin: “Huh?”
The others stared blankly, confused.
Zhang Yu pulled up his Alchemy Department exam results and a photo with Ciji Zhenjun.
“I’m Ciji Zhenjun’s disciple. After this Civil Engineering Competition, I’ll officially transfer to the Alchemy Department.”
The revelation struck like lightning.
Zhang Yu… was an Alchemy Master?
No—wait. They’d all been just fine, digging through construction sites, eating dirt together. Why did you have to go off and become an Alchemy Master?!
Su Yanyang stared at the exam scores again, his mouth bitter, his heart hollow. Even if Zhang Yu had once crushed him in Civil Engineering—well, that was just a Civil Engineering student beating another. But now… you’re leaving to become an Alchemy Master? Couldn’t you just stay and keep crushing me in your old field?
Under the stunned gazes of his teammates, Zhang Yu said, “Please… trust me one more time. The Alchemy Department’s Zhang Yu will lead the Civil Engineering Department to victory.”
And suddenly, the weight of his words changed.
With the presence of an Alchemy Master standing before them, their faith surged.
Shi Huaixu stepped forward first. “I believe you.”
Xiao Qingxuan nodded. “Then let’s keep fighting.”
Xiao Yunji met Zhang Yu’s gaze and said, “You’re from the Alchemy Department. I trust you.”
Su Yanyang sighed. “You’re from the top-tier department. Whatever you say, we’re listening.”
Finally, all eyes turned to Mo Ejin.
In that instant, everything clicked.
Director Gao and Ciji Zhenjun’s close ties… Ciji Zhenjun’s public support for Director Gao… Ye Xingli’s repeated visits to their dorm… Feng Tingting’s sudden transfer.
That’s it… The teacher and Ciji Zhenjun… they’ve been playing this entire game all along. A grand strategy—uniting the Civil Engineering and Alchemy Departments.
Just then, Zhang Yu said, “Mo Senior, I can pay the rental fee…”
“No need,” Mo Ejin smiled faintly. “Just cover the repair costs after the match.”
“Hurry up and get someone to transplant the armors. Our sizes don’t match, and there’s not much time for adjustments. The Doctor might be rough to speed things up. And synchronization rates… well, that’s uncertain.”
Zhang Yu nodded firmly. “It’s fine. I can endure the strain of one match.”
Moments later, the Doctor arrived.
Zhang Yu felt his arms temporarily separated—then a strange sensation spread through his body as complex, artificial meridians began integrating with his flesh.
His back was replaced with Anti-Gravity Ribbon Spirit Armor.
His arms and hands were upgraded with Spirit Armors capable of unleashing Comet Crash and Gravitational Wave Cannon.
His spine was completely replaced, the Spinal Spirit Armor installed, Martial Energy flowing through it. Zhang Yu felt every aspect of his body transform—Gang Qi range, Disha Gravity reach, force dispersion efficiency, Martial Energy flow—all dramatically enhanced.
One by one, the Seven Supreme Spirit Armors were implanted into Zhang Yu’s body.
He felt his very being shifting, evolving, becoming something entirely new.
…
At Tianyao University’s Rest Area.
Xiang Shan sat alone, eyes closed, utterly still.
Yet he felt no loneliness.
From the audience stands, waves of cheers surged toward him. His Eye Armor flickered with messages from clanmates, friends, well-wishes, congratulations.
He knew—he was not fighting alone.
And victory had never felt so close.
“All Demon Descendants dream of change. We’ve waited for this moment too long.”
He knew the truth: ever since Tianyao University’s founding, the school had been divided by race.
Your race determined your major. Your major decided your future job. Your job defined your ceiling.
For Demon Descendants, fate was sealed at birth.
But did those who dominated the elite departments truly possess greater strength?
Xiang Shan knew the answer.
No. They just inherited the best positions when the university was founded. They’ve held onto power for generations.
And today… I will become the ancestor of countless rising Demon Descendants.
As the pause ended, Xiang Shan rose slowly, walking toward the arena.
In an instant, the match resumed.
The arena erupted once more. On stage, the Demon Descendants erupted into chaotic Group Chat magic dance, celebrating Xiang Shan’s victory.
Who says Civil Engineering can’t make the school team?
Race and major should never limit us!
Let him live! Let him live! Let him live!
Meanwhile, on the battlefield—
Before Xiang Shan, Zhang Yu hovered in midair, his body wrapped in black-gold Spirit Armor, ribbons fluttering behind him, already in his four-armed form.
Xiang Shan’s voice was cold. “So you still refuse to give up?”
“Then let me crush every unrealistic dream in your head… with my own hands.”
With a burst of speed, Xiang Shan charged forward, wind tearing at the air.
Finish this quickly…
But as he closed in, he saw Zhang Yu’s Gang Qi explode outward—golden flames wrapping his body, transforming him into the four-armed Yishan Lishi.
Their clash sent shockwaves through the arena.
Xiang Shan’s power shattered the first layer of solid Gang Qi, pierced through the liquid layer—only to be absorbed slowly by the gaseous outer layer.
“This form…” Xiang Shan narrowed his eyes. “Designed specifically for close combat?”
He must have used it as Mo Ejin’s support before—conserving Martial Energy, enhancing efficiency. That’s why he never activated this mode earlier.
But… do you really think this Gang Qi can stand up to my Military-Grade Spirit Armor?
“Foolish.”
The battle erupted—earth-shattering, sky-splitting.
Xiang Shan was shocked to find Zhang Yu was even more durable than Mo Ejin.
Special materials. Protective Aura. Jiuxiao Yun Kongjin’s force dispersion and rebound. Seven Supreme Spirit Armors. And the foundation—Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power.
He’d studied Zhang Yu’s records. Now, after fighting, he understood.
Fighting my Xumi Shanwang Jing with Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power.
Jiuxiao Yun Kongjin—former Military-Grade Martial Art—combined with Seven Supreme Spirit Armors, his astonishing cultivation talent, and his extreme Constitution…
Just barely enough to hold his ground against me, even with Military-Grade Armor.
“Interesting…”
Xiang Shan let a punch land directly on his chest.
The Military-Grade Skin Spirit Armor absorbed the impact—then amplified it, channeling the force back at Zhang Yu with brutal precision.
“Rebounding my attacks?” Xiang Shan sneered. “Let’s see how many times you can do that!”
The power surged between them—reflected, amplified, shattered. Each rebound fed into the other, growing stronger.
The clash sent shockwaves across the entire arena. The very ground trembled beneath their feet.
(End of Chapter)
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