Chapter 671: Sacred Body Completed, Saturated Upgrading (Combined)

Chapter 671 Saint Body Complete, Saturated Upgrade (Combined)

Sensing the atmosphere among those present was somewhat low, Magnetic Pole Divine Lord encouraged them, "These rebellious wild cultivators on the Second Layer are merely a minor nuisance. None of you are young men barely over a hundred years old; if you look back at history, you should understand that these wild cultivators without organization or discipline, who only know how to kill and burn, were long ago eliminated by history."

"Now they are merely temporarily revived under someone's instigation, nothing more than suppressing them once again."

Hearing Magnetic Pole Divine Lord's words, String Tone True Lord from the Artifact Refining Department immediately agreed, "Divine Lord speaks correctly. The bandit-style cultivation and development model has long been eliminated and is not worth fearing at all."

Regardless of their inner thoughts, the Nascent Souls all expressed agreement at this moment.

String Tone True Lord continued, "Currently supplies are urgent, logistics are cut off, banditry plagues every region, yet massive amounts of supplies are consumed every minute within the University City. School finances are tight; we must act immediately to avoid the campus order being impacted."

"However, sweeping through these wild cultivators on the Second Layer, while not difficult, is troublesome and trivial. After the Divine Lord breaks through, he needs to focus on secluded cultivation. Specific matters must be left for everyone else to handle."

Many Nascent Souls nodded subsequently, "This is as it should be."

Everyone understood that sweeping the bandits on the Second Layer was merely an appetizer; the true crisis would be the final battle against the army sweeping down from the Fifth Layer in the future.

As the highest combat power, the Deity Transformation Divine Lords' most important task currently is to consolidate their cultivation after breaking through and improve combat strength as much as possible.

If Deity Transformation Divine Lords neglect the root to chase the branches, not focusing on cultivating improvement but rushing everywhere to put out fires, then no matter how great an advantage was accumulated in the early stage, if they are defeated in one battle when finally fighting enemy Deity Transformations, it would all be meaningless.

In addition, going out to sweep wild cultivators holds considerable benefit for the Nascent Soul True Lords present.

After all, with smoke covering the ground and wild cultivators emerging endlessly, it is precisely the time for Nascent Soul True Lords to follow the trend and scoop up benefits.

Especially since there is no supervision from Righteous Gods, this is not entirely bad for them.

"Misfortune is what fortune relies upon; fortune is where misfortune hides," String Tone True Lord thought silently, "I fear corruption will become rampant on the Second Layer later; every Nascent Soul going out to sweep will want to eat until their mouths shine with oil."

At the same time, a map projection floated before everyone's eyes.

Director Gao pointed to areas on the map and said, "Outside the University City now, many external campuses have lost contact, wild cultivators abound, and they need to be recovered and swept one by one."

Those present knew these campuses belonged to Wanfa University's territory outside, including various factories, warehouses, laboratories, logistics nodes, and even subordinate schools, etc., etc. In the past, they were like organs, supplying nutrition to Wanfa University every moment.

Just then, a figure stood up.

String Tone True Lord squinted, thinking silently, "Green Mist True Lord from the Dao Arts Department."

He knew this Green Mist True Lord was the director of the Dao Arts Department. Speaking of who besides Magnetic Pole was most qualified to receive the Deity Transformation Certificate, it should be this True Lord ranked among the top Nascent Souls in the entire university world.

But because of his close relationship with Dao Qiankun, Green Mist True Lord was implicated this time. Neither the Heavenly Court nor Magnetic Pole granted him the Deity Transformation Certificate.

Now hearing Green Mist True Lord speak with firm tone, "Principal, I am willing to lead Dao Arts Department students to clear the Southeast 12 Route Campuses. Within 2 months, I guarantee logistics will be reopened."

Having spoken, he was seen pointing with his fingertip, marking off an area on the map.

Hearing this, Magnetic Pole Divine Lord's gaze shifted slightly, and he faintly uttered a word of approval.

Beside him, Director Gao looked at Green Mist True Lord, thinking silently, "Is he trying to show effort to fight for the last Deity Transformation Certificate?"

The Heavenly Court bestowed 5 Deity Transformation Certificates to Wanfa University in total. Now 4 have been used, leaving the remaining one as a delicacy in the eyes of the Nascent Soul True Lords.

Following Green Mist True Lord's statement, String Tone True Lord immediately stood up and also marked off an area on the map.

"Principal, as long as you give me 500 Spirit Coin funding, within one month I will definitely reclaim the Southwest 9 Major Campuses and transport all supplies back."

A slight smile appeared on Magnetic Pole Divine Lord's originally indifferent face, smiling towards String Tone True Lord, "Not bad."

Taihe True Lord from the Investment Management Department gritted his teeth and spoke, "I am willing to lead the management department up and down to sweep the northwest bandits for the school, maintain logistics, requiring no funding."

Upon hearing this, many Nascent Souls looked at Taihe True Lord in shock.

Magnetic Pole's junior brother, Thunder Pole True Lord clapped and said, "Taihe True Lord is willing to work for the school for free, sharing the principal's worries at such a difficult moment. I see he already possesses the posture of a Deity Transformation..."

As Nascent Soul True Lords one by one enthusiastically stood up, the areas on the map were quickly distributed.

But at the very last moment, Green Mist True Lord lightly shouted, "This time leading my disciples to strike, not only do I not need the school to provide any funding, I am also willing to fund the restoration of lost lands and rebuild the logistics network."

Instantly, the gazes of many Nascent Souls filled with killing intent locked onto Green Mist True Lord.

Magnetic Pole Divine Lord however spoke with a moved expression, "Good, heroes appear in times of danger. You are all heroes. Just now so many difficulties and troubles were raised, now aren't they solved one by one?"

"Especially Green Mist True Lord. If everyone in the whole Wanfa University had responsibility like Green Mist True Lord, why worry about not recovering lost lands? Why worry about not breaking the Fifth Layer?"

After distributing the bandit suppression tasks, everyone next brought up the next problem.

Listening to a Nascent Soul True Lord say, "That blood moon in the sky constantly creates Demon Sect followers and Evil God believers, causing a huge rise in governance costs, logistics costs..."

Magnetic Pole Divine Lord stated decisively, "There is currently an enemy Deity Transformation stationed on the Blood Moon. Wait until I consolidate my Deity Transformation cultivation first."

Thunder Pole True Lord added, "To clash with the Fifth Layer army, we must break the space blockade. I suggest promoting Zhang Yu to graduate student immediately, assigning a laboratory, helping him gain results from the Immortal Gate Techniques sooner."

"Although the process does not fit regulations, with crisis at hand, special matters handled specially."

Magnetic Pole Divine Lord nodded to indicate agreement.

Other True Lords present were some supportive, some however disregarded it.

Green Mist True Lord thought silently, "Only two or three years remain. Even if investment is added for Zhang Yu, he is a Golden Core cultivator who just broke through. What can he research from Immortal Gate Techniques in two or three years?"

However, glancing at Magnetic Pole Divine Lord above, he ultimately said nothing.

In Green Mist True Lord's view, this was merely Magnetic Pole asking for benefits for his disciple. Only a fool would speak to stop it and touch this new principal's bad luck.

Thus next seeing Magnetic Pole Divine Lord still applying for funding for Zhang Yu, such a graduate student, Green Mist True Lord frowned in heart, but showed no expression on his face.

...

"Graduate student?"

"So fast."

Zhang Yu watched the notification floating before his ocular remains, feeling a wave of sighs in his heart.

At this moment, he was suddenly approved by the school for undergraduate graduation and became a graduate student in Wanfa University's Artifact Refining Department. His mentor naturally remained Magnetic Pole Divine Lord.

However, originally according to normal process, this graduate student of his should go to Kunxu Third Layer campus to study and live. Now due to heaven and earth changes, he could only stay on the Second Layer.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yu's heart remembered Mo Shangjin again: "Mo Shangjin previously also went to Layer 3 for recommended admission. If not for giving up recommended admission, wanting to retake the Artifact Refining Department exam, he wouldn't have returned. Just happened to dodge the fate of being blocked, staying on Layer 2."

After becoming a graduate student, Zhang Yu's various treatments naturally improved again. The school also arranged a laboratory belonging solely to him, no longer needing to rent Ye Xingli's laboratory.

Besides this were the relevant courses for graduate students, and communication with his own mentor.

Magnetic Pole Divine Lord: You should understand, I definitely have no time to teach you classes now

Magnetic Pole Divine Lord: I have sent you all the textbooks. If you have questions, find String Tone True Lord. He will give you guidance.

Magnetic Pole Divine Lord: However, artifact refining matters are not urgent. Your main task now is to cultivate Palm of Kunlun. Cultivate this Immortal Gate Technique to Level 30 soon.

Magnetic Pole Divine Lord: In the coming great war, how much effect your Palm of Kunlun can play will be a key point.

Looking at the message sent by Magnetic Pole Divine Lord, Zhang Yu thought silently in his heart, "How is Level 30 enough? Letting others know would make them think my talent is poor. At least cultivate to Level 40!"

Zhang Yu, now a graduate student, currently had only one goal in his heart.

"I want to rush to Nascent Soul! Push Palm of Kunlun to Level 40!"

And to rush to Nascent Soul, Zhang Yu knew the first requirement was numbers. Raise Dao Heart to Level 30, physical body strength to Level 30.00, mana to 10000 units.

Thus facing the funding Magnetic Pole Divine Lord helped apply for, Zhang Yu already planned to invest the vast majority of it into his own cultivation.

Moments later, Zhang Yu took over the new laboratory with assistants Liu Xiangqiao, Zi Yunzhen, Su Yunni, etc.

More ample space, more advanced equipment, made the assistants excited.

Zhang Yu however spoke openingly, "This laboratory, I plan to rent out the vast majority of space and equipment."

"My focus from now on is my own cultivation; artifact refinement won't be the primary goal for the time being. You may stay and continue helping me with basic work, waiting for me to restart the artifact refinement project in the future."

Many assistants looked at one another, and Liu Xiangqiao said, "I am willing to stay."

Zi Yunzhen, Su Yunni, and others heard this and also expressed their willingness to remain.

Zhang Yu nodded upon hearing this, having already contacted Ye Xingli to ask her to help rent out his laboratory.

Then he continued to focus intently on his cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, a month passed.

……

Early December.

Inside Zhang Yu's dormitory, various magical treasures and Dao techniques circled around his body, either injecting medicinal power into him, or transforming into thunder and fire to temper his flesh and blood, or assisting him in restoring his spiritual energy……

Several teachers from the Dao Technique Department were constantly casting spells at him to enhance his mental capacity, increase his movement speed, and restore his physical stamina……

Furthermore, the Dragon-Tiger Pills from the Pharmacy Laboratory, carrying massive side effects, were surging wildly within Zhang Yu's body at this moment.

At the same time, the Golden Core level Can Niu She Shen Xin Jue and Wu Liang Xin Nei Fa Shen roared continuously in Zhang Yu's mind, pushing his Dao Heart to grow constantly.

Zhang Yu still remembered when he first encountered Dao Technique services during his freshman year; the charges of 0.03 Spirit Coins per hour, or even 0.09 Spirit Coins, made him reluctant to use them at all.

Back then, he thought that using them daily would consume dozens of Spirit Coins a month, which was extravagantly unimaginable.

Now, Golden Core level Dao Technique services were even more expensive, yet Zhang Yu had hired several people to use them directly on a monthly subscription basis.

Combined with the buffs from various other magical treasures and medicines, the results brought were astonishing.

Over this month, Can Niu She Shen Xin Jue and Wu Liang Xin Nei Fa Shen both broke through the Golden Core realm, and the Dao Heart consequently advanced from Level 22 (78.56%) to Level 23 (27.88%).

As one after another Body Tempering Techniques were pushed directly to Level 30, his physical strength grew continuously, rising from the original 23.46 to 24.45 at this moment.

Meanwhile, his internal spiritual energy circulated, and the Level 30 Golden Core Breathing Method took effect constantly, steadily increasing his mana.

This was because the uninterrupted 24-hour Dao Technique support made Zhang Yu's movement speed faster, completing the cultivation of 10 Body Tempering Techniques earlier than expected, and then pushing a passive breathing method to Level 30 as well.

Thus, after continuous growth in recent days, his mana reached 2935.

In just one short month, Zhang Yu felt his basic stats were approaching the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.

And the greater gain was that his Golden Core Saint Body had broken through three layers consecutively, completing it entirely.

Junior - Golden Core Saint Body (6/6): The Dao Foundation can add one extra layer; after switching Chain Law Map sets, this layer remains effective.

Senior - Golden Core Saint Body (8/8): One extra meridian can be opened; after switching Chain Law Map sets, this layer remains effective.

Ultimate - Golden Core Saint Body (10/10): For all Golden Core techniques, cultivation efficiency increases by 2 times, and cultivation effects increase by 2 times.

"Hah…" Zhang Yu exhaled a breath, feeling increasingly satisfied the more he looked at the Golden Core Saint Body.

"The effects of the first two layers remain effective even after switching Chain Law Maps; this truly raises my upper limit."

"The final layer gives me higher cultivation efficiency."

Zhang Yu knew that from now on, his cultivation speed would soar again, stepping onto a new plateau.

Besides these improvements, Zhang Yu's body also established two top-tier Dao Foundations, Vajra Subduing Demons and Wind Thunder Formless, through repeated injections of potions; the former added damage reduction, while the latter increased his body's resistance to shockwaves and lightning.

Zhang Yu's logic was clear: the physical body must be able to tank and survive, ensuring safety at all times, while damage output could be left to spirit skeletons, magical treasures, arrays, and the like.

Especially in Kunxu Layer Two, where death meant no resurrection, safety became even more critical.

So his plan was to direct all future 12+1 layers of Dao Foundations towards defense.

"From now on, my cultivation will focus on the physical body; let's push physical strength to Level 30 in one go and reach the peak of the Golden Core first!"

But Zhang Yu understood that such luxurious cultivation as in the past month cost Spirit Coins heavily; just the 24-hour monthly Dao Technique services alone consumed hundreds of Spirit Coins.

While other supplies were much cheaper compared to Dao Technique services, their prices were rising every day.

"With my progress after obtaining the Golden Core Saint Body, it should take about three months to raise physical strength to Level 30, but if prices continue to rise like this, I estimate my current funds and savings will be mostly spent by then."

Price Hike!

Thinking of these two words, Zhang Yu's brows couldn't help but furrow.

Just then, a message popped up in Zhang Yu's Eye Husk, a photo sent by Le Mulan.

Outside the Pharmacy Academy, a long queue had formed, consisting of students who had arrived early to buy medicine.

With insufficient material supply and declining drug production, everyone in the University City was now limited in how much medicine they could purchase.

Even so, outside the shops selling medicine every day, long queues remained; whenever the clerk announced the drugs were sold out, intense complaints would often erupt from the back of the line.

Of course, relying on his status as a School Scion, Zhang Yu naturally didn't need to queue and could buy medicine through the back door.

Le Mulan had been running errands for him frequently during this period, and incidentally obtained some medicines for her own cultivation.

Le Mulan: Drug prices have risen again.

Zhang Yu sighed; even with the connections of a School Scion, there were too many connected people in the University City, and the price of medicine he could get rose continuously, while the quantity gradually decreased.

Moments later, Feng Tingting sent Zhang Yu another message: Senior, did you hear? Someone died in the lower level of the University City again, apparently a conflict over resources, two Qi Refining students fought.

Feng Tingting: I heard people outside are already trafficking demon-descendant slaves; it's getting more chaotic. Do you have any news?

Zhang Yu sighed; although he could connect to the Spirit Realm during the day now, much information was blocked by the school leadership. He was cultivating wholeheartedly now, so unless he deliberately sought it out, he wasn't very aware of external situations.

"Getting more chaotic?" Zhang Yu thought of the college teachers who had raided the factory before.

Immediately after, someone else found Zhang Yu, hoping to communicate with Magnetic Pole God Monarch.

Zhang Yu had encountered similar cases quite a few times in the last month, all hoping to approach Magnetic Pole God Monarch through him.

But now, the four God Monarchs in the University City were all in seclusion, obsessed with cultivation, devouring vast amounts of supplies to push their Nascent Soul realm cultivation; non-rare individuals wouldn't reply to messages, so Zhang Yu naturally wouldn't disturb his Nascent Soul master.

Although he scrolled through the news on the Spirit Realm, Zhang Yu saw comments saying Qingming True Lord had already recovered multiple campuses in the southeast, rebuilt the logistics network, and prices surely wouldn't rise soon.

Some praised Qingming True Lord, thinking he should become a Nascent Soul, but others immediately jumped out saying if he ascended to Nascent Soul he wouldn't work anymore, would definitely go into seclusion, compete with the people for profit, and prices would skyrocket even more.

Zhang Yu wanted to scroll further, but found those few comments were gone.

He thought silently: "Sigh, originally lacking external input, supplies were already scarce. Plus four new Nascent Souls need to cultivate, plus more newly breakthrough Nascent Souls, Golden Cores, and Foundation Establishments need to cultivate; how could prices not skyrocket?"

"Master Magnetic Pole leaving behind a Nascent Soul certificate probably considered this aspect; otherwise, five Nascent Souls cultivating together in the University City might really cause a collapse."

A few days later, Zhang Yu unexpectedly received a message from Su Yanyang.

"You want to come interview at my company?"

Su Yanyang looked energetic now, appearing without a trace of laziness, seemingly restored to his past state.

Su Yanyang spoke: "Prices are rising too fast; if I don't work soon, I won't be able to afford to live."

He said somewhat sighingly: "When I reached the moment of having absolutely no money, I realized money is even more important than I imagined."

"Rest assured, I have completely turned over a new leaf, passed the Double Rest Virus test, and will work seriously after coming to your company, never dragging the team down."

Su Yanyang's own company had already closed down, and because the gap period was a bit long, finding a job was inherently difficult for him, yet he happened to hit the hardest employment season right now.

With reduced material supply, many factories cut production, workers were fired, causing an oversupply of talent.

Then it coincided with a large number of cultivators obtaining certificates and breaking through, even appearing new Nascent Souls fighting for Golden Core jobs, new Golden Cores fighting for Foundation Establishment jobs, new Foundation Establishments fighting for Qi Refining jobs.

Even during the economic crisis period of the last Nascent Soul battle, employment difficulty hadn't reached this degree.

Under such circumstances, after hitting walls everywhere, Su Yanyang could only come to Zhang Yu here to try his luck.

After experiencing the great rises and falls of life, Su Yanyang's state of mind at this moment seemed completely different from the past; he no longer had the arrogance of before, less of that unruly pride, and more of a steadiness.

Zhang Yu scanned the resume, met the other's gaze, and finally nodded, saying, "Welcome aboard, but let me be clear upfront: if there are signs of your Weekend Sickness relapsing, I will have to send you away. I must be responsible for the other colleagues."

Su Yanyang had braced himself for rejection, yet hearing this he paused in surprise. Taking a deep breath, he slowly said, "Zhang Yu... thank you. Thank you for being willing to help me."

Back when Su Yanyang was at his wealthiest, he still possessed few friends, having even become mortal enemies with teammate Shi Huaiyu over a single kidney.

He never expected that in his darkest hour, this junior who had long since left him in the dust would extend a helping hand.

Zhang Yu added, "You understand my company's current operations, don't you? They carry a certain degree of danger."

Su Yanyang nodded. "I know. It involves dispatches to reconstruct the outer campuses and logistics networks."

As each outer campus was reclaimed, various sites ravaged by unlicensed cultivators required restoration and a return to production.

Thus, the civil engineering industry witnessed an unprecedented explosion, with countless civil engineering students pouring forth to work abroad for extended periods.

It even drew Yu Xinghan to temporarily step away from the healthcare field and join the construction sites.

And Zhang Yu's company, leveraging its deep ties with the Civil Engineering Department, naturally secured numerous projects.

With the distribution of various licenses, Shi Huaiyu acquired a Military License as well, allowing him to openly wield the Tian Kunlun Mountain-Shifting Divine Power while leading a team to work externally.

Yu Xinghan, relying on his newly broken-through Golden Core realm, led another construction crew to seize plenty of contracts, while also providing certain protective capabilities thanks to his Golden Core cultivation.

Thinking of Yu Xinghan, Zhang Yu recalled the other's Third Eye Technique.

"Level 4 of the Third Eye Technique requires assisting Yu Xinghan to reach 8,000 Mana. We must proceed slowly."

Beyond this, Zhang Yu had originally intended to invite True Immortal Star Fire to join his company, but was rebuffed by the other party.

The other party took Li Xuelian and plunged headlong into the wilderness, vanishing without a trace thereafter, none knowing where they had gone.

Zhang Yu mused inwardly, "Could it be they went to become bandits and commit robbery?"

He shook his head, suppressing the baseless conjectures within his heart.

After taking in Su Yanyang, Zhang Yu glanced once more at the remaining several thousand resumes, thinking inwardly, "I cannot possibly hire so many people."

Considering the massive gathering of unemployed individuals in the University City, Zhang Yu could comprehend why criminal incidents there had been rising lately.

Recalling the murder case Feng Tingting had mentioned previously, Zhang Yu surmised such occurrences would likely only increase, for while Soul Cultivators could handle some surveillance, they could not constantly intervene to stop and punish cultivators.

"According to what Sister said..."

Several days later, Zhang Yu received a message from Zhang Pianpian, thinking "just as I suspected".

"Security forces below the 300th floor of the University City have been scaled back, as the cost of maintaining security below the 300th floor outweighs the output; there is no profit."

"Now, above and below the 300th floor have become distinctly the Rich District and the Poor District, with vastly different security environments."

Looking at the other messages sent by his sister, Zhang Yu could not help but sigh.

He had not anticipated that with the disappearance of the Righteous Gods, Talisman and Spell technology, after several environmental adaptation updates, had become increasingly sought after, joining Civil Engineering and Security as one of the few industries defying the downward trend.

"It is not difficult to imagine that Kunxu's Immortal Arts were originally developed and evolved alongside the environment. Because level suppression was necessary, Core Shattering Technology emerged; because they wished to avoid paying medical fees, various tactics arose."

"Now, with war sweeping across and the Righteous Gods vanished, various Immortal Arts will also develop in new directions..."

And gazing at Zhang Pianpian's message, Zhang Yu then thought of the other's Dao Seed, the Taiqing Talismans.

"Upgrading Taiqing Talismans to Level 3 requires 1,000 Spirit Coins..."

(End of Chapter)