Chapter 558: If I Don't Speak, How Will the World Know I Have an Artifact Refining Military Certificate?

Chapter 558: If I Do Not Speak, How Will the World Know I Hold a Military Refiner's License?

Though the classmates in the Songyang hometown group were enthusiastic, their average spending power remained somewhat modest.

Seeing the lukewarm response, Zhang Yu sent another message: My company is looking to expand, and we need to recruit many soul cultivators; those interested can reach out to me.

The group erupted instantly, and a flood of resumes began pouring into Zhang Yu’s inbox.

After all, there were already many soul cultivation students in the Songyang group, and their numbers had swelled further following the recent economic crisis.

Now that a job opportunity had appeared, waves of people began to compete for it.

After exiting the group, Zhang Yu decided he needed to advertise his refining services to the wealthy.

So, after posting a screenshot of his military license to his Moments, he first reached out to President Wang.

Zhang Yu: President Wang, have you seen my Moments?

Zhang Yu: I’ve obtained my military license in the Refining Department; if you need refining services, come to me.

Wang Yin: I am currently on the third level of Kunxu; cross-layer message relay takes time, so I cannot reply to your messages immediately.

Zhang Yu paused, thinking to himself, "The third level of Kunxu? Has President Wang already started graduate school?"

Not long after, within the graduate campus of Netherworld University on the third level of Kunxu.

Wang Yin’s gaze sharpened as he saw the message forwarded from the second level of the Spirit World.

He opened the company’s cross-layer communication channel, briefly linked to the second level, and clicked on Zhang Yu’s Moments. His figure trembled upon seeing the military refiner’s license.

Then, he saw the other party selling second-hand eye remains.

"My Time-Remnant Demon Pupils? Damn it... he’s only selling them now after using them this long?"

Wang Yin’s expression grew complex as he stared at the screen.

"Very well, Zhang Yu. Seeing your cultivation and such progress has once again inspired me."

His Dao heart surged violently at that moment, feeling layers of motivation, and he finally made a firm resolution: "Within the next year, I will obtain my Golden Core license!"

"After this year’s Top Ten League, conflicts between universities will inevitably escalate. I fear that apart from the top ten, every school will erupt into a massive war, and that will be the moment for me to show my true worth."

He then sent a message to Zhang Yu: You are at Wanfa, and I am at Netherworld.

Wang Yin: One day, you and I shall surely cross blades.

On the other side, Zhang Yu had already sent a message to Wen Wuyai.

Wen Wuyai: Can you refine Yin artifacts?

Wen Wuyai wondered if Zhang Yu, having participated in the Magnetic Pole Sovereign’s experiments, had learned the subtleties of refining Divine Transformation-grade remains.

Zhang Yu fell into deep contemplation at this request.

"Is the demand for Yin artifacts that high? And with my reputation for participating in the Divine Transformation remains experiment..."

"Should I learn how to do this in the future?"

Beyond the wealthy duo of Wang Yin and Wen Wuyai, Zhang Yu also messaged various prodigies he had met during the civil engineering competition.

Vajra University’s Chan Rong: Thank you for your concern, but I still feel my own tempered body is more useful.

Chan Rong: President Zhang, if you need materials for your refining, you can buy them from me; I’ll give you a 20% discount.

In the eyes of this Vajra University student, Zhang Yu had clearly become a man of immense wealth.

Immortal Armament University’s Wan Gouxuan: I only use the Polar Tiger.

Wan Gouxuan: Is President Zhang willing to act as an agent for the Polar Tiger at Wanfa?

Heavenly Sword University’s Yue Guanyong: You’re already an elite of the Refining Department, surely you aren't short on money? Can you fix the flying sword you broke last time?

Zhang Yu promptly blocked Yue Guanyong.

Just then, Zhang Pianpian sent a message, again discussing Zhang Yu’s military license.

Zhang Yu felt a stir in his heart and asked the question he had wanted to pose since seeing her in the Top 50 group.

Zhang Yu: Senior, will you be participating in the next Top Ten League?

Zhang Pianpian: No.

Zhang Pianpian: I’ll likely be recommended for graduate studies soon.

Zhang Yu was shocked: Skipping a grade?

Zhang Pianpian: Yes, I should be heading to the third level for a while.

Zhang Pianpian: Once I finish the foundational studies, I’ll be able to travel between the third and second levels through project connections.

Zhang Pianpian thought to herself, "The next Top Ten League is too dangerous; if I get dragged into it with my status, the consequences will be unpredictable."

In her view, participating in the next league... the risks and rewards were completely disproportionate.

Especially with the complexity of the situation, involving not just the top ten universities and Divine Transformation Sovereigns, but also the shadows of sects, evil gods, and demonic cults.

"It’s too chaotic, too unpredictable, and too uncontrollable."

She wanted to warn Zhang Yu, but thinking that her younger brother, while talented, would likely struggle to reach the required level within six months, she held her tongue.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yu received a communication request from Bai Zhenzhen.

They met in the Spirit World, and Bai Zhenzhen hugged him excitedly, celebrating the good news of his second military license.

After they parted, watching Zhang Yu’s figure fade, Bai Zhenzhen said proudly, "Well? Isn't Zhang Yu amazing? His speed of progress is getting faster and faster."

The Seven Emotions Sovereign replied indifferently, "It is quite fast."

"But with only half a year left, even if he were dragged off by the Nectar Sovereign to work on repairs every day, he won't catch up to you."

"Not to mention achieving results in the Top Ten League."

"It’s a question whether he can even participate."

After ending the call with Bai Zhenzhen, Zhang Yu remembered he hadn't messaged his master. Although the Magnetic Pole Sovereign and Director Gao likely already knew, he sent them reports regardless.

Magnetic Pole Sovereign: Not bad, keep up the effort.

Magnetic Pole Sovereign: [1 Spirit Coin]

Seeing that single Spirit Coin, Zhang Yu felt a surge of joy. He knew that for his master to proactively tip him, it meant that despite his nonchalant demeanor, he was clearly very pleased with Zhang Yu’s achievement.

Director Gao: Good.

Director Gao: Come visit the construction site when you have time.

Director Gao: There are many projects here now, and I’ve kept a few good ones for you.

Zhang Yu: Understood, Teacher. I’ll come by once I’ve finished my current tasks.

After concluding all his calls, Zhang Yu sent a message to Zi Yunzhen.

Zhang Yu: Little Zi, still playing at the construction site? Come back to work.

In the time that followed, Zhang Yu threw himself heart and soul into the refining of the Heavenly Sun Radiant God.

He needed to push it to Level 20 as quickly as possible, unlock its military-grade performance, and turn his license into profit.

And as Zhang Yu labored over the refining, the Nine Nether Demon Pupils crafted by Ye Xingli arrived three days later.

After removing the Time-Worn Demon Eye and installing the Nine-Nether Fiend Eye for Zhang Yu, Ye Xingli asked, "How does it feel?"

Zhang Yu blinked, finding the world before him suddenly sharpened; as his pupils dilated and contracted, he could perceive the incredibly delicate textures on Ye Xingli’s skin.

"No... these aren't textures, they are micro-etched mana circuits."

"The visual acuity of this Nine-Nether Fiend Eye far surpasses the Time-Worn Demon Eye."

"Technological progress is truly swift."

Next, Zhang Yu activated the Nine-Nether Fiend Eye’s critical feature: the Soul-Body Sensing Module.

In an instant, his vision blurred, and layers of ghostly shadows began to manifest upon Ye Xingli’s form.

They were clusters of mist-like entities, shifting back and forth, radiating a chilling aura and contorting into various twisted expressions.

"Is this what soul-cultivators look like under the Nine-Nether Fiend Eye’s soul-sensing mode?"

"These soul-cultivators must be assisting Senior Sister with her Dharma-Remnant operations."

Zhang Yu recalled that in Mo Shangjin’s former Seven-Absolute Dharma-Remnants, many soul-cultivators were employed to assist in triggering various functions, allowing the practitioner to manage multiple Dharma-Remnant operations simultaneously.

Watching the several twisted phantoms coiled around Ye Xingli, Zhang Yu realized that wherever his gaze fell, he could instantly trigger the Nine-Nether Fiend Eye’s Lethe-Water system to attempt to freeze the target's consciousness.

"However, Senior Sister’s Dharma-Remnant likely possesses formidable spiritual-realm defenses; I fear my Nine-Nether Fiend Eye cannot breach them."

Zhang Yu understood that compared to the soul-cultivators within others' Dharma-Remnants, the Nine-Nether Fiend Eye was primarily a defensive artifact, designed to protect his own Dharma-Remnants and freeze soul-cultivators attacking from the spiritual realm.

As his gaze lingered, the corporations to which these soul-cultivators belonged appeared, causing him to nod slightly.

Zhang Yu knew that by activating the "Transcendence" function and filing complaints or reports with the respective corporations, he could force them to recall their soul-cultivators back to the spiritual realm.

Naturally, this required his complaints and reports to be substantiated with evidence.

"The more I understand these soul-cultivators, the more evidence I gather; it is best to possess proof of their regulatory violations to maximize the effectiveness of the Transcendence."

Ye Xingli asked, "How is it? Shall we take a walk through the streets to test the compatibility?"

Zhang Yu nodded slightly: "Very well."

"Xiao Zi, continue refining the materials; I shall return shortly."

After instructing Ziyun Zhen, Zhang Yu accompanied Ye Xingli onto the streets of the University City.

To Zhang Yu’s eyes, the streets now appeared entirely different.

He saw that every teacher and student was, to varying degrees, entwined with soul-cultivators.

Meanwhile, in the atmosphere, soul-cultivators could be seen flashing by like lightning, projecting toward distant horizons.

There were those flickering within the meta-magnetic channels, assisting in sensory feedback; others hid behind advertisements, managing intelligent content delivery; and some paced before shop entrances, transmitting flyer data directly to the ocular-remnants of passersby.

"This University City is truly..."

Observing the dense swarms of soul-cultivators laboring everywhere, from the surface to the depths, Zhang Yu could not help but sigh.

He felt that whenever he believed he had grasped the nature of the University City, his own growth would peel back another layer of the veil, revealing a more authentic facet of the city.

"I wonder what percentage of the city’s true face I have seen by now."

Beside him, Ye Xingli asked, "How is it? With so many soul-cultivators appearing on screen, there is no lag, is there?"

"Other universities are one thing, but our Wanfa has a high density and an exceptional number of soul-cultivators; I have specifically optimized the performance for this, surpassing even many top-tier ocular-remnant brands."

Zhang Yu nodded in satisfaction: "It is perfect."

As he spoke, he deactivated the soul-sensing function, as keeping it active consumed mana continuously; the more soul-cultivators sensed, the greater the drain.

Returning to the laboratory, Zhang Yu once again immersed himself in the refinement of the Heavenly Sun Radiant God.

A week later, as mid-February arrived, Zhang Yu finally elevated the Heavenly Sun Radiant God to level 20, unlocking all military-grade performance capabilities.