Chapter 304: University War

Zhang Yu: How much do you know about university wars?

Zhang Pianpian: While each university has its own strengths and areas of focus, and the Top Ten universities also have different main operations, there are inevitably overlapping areas.

Zhang Pianpian: When competition between universities intensifies to a certain point, it can escalate into armed conflict.

Zhang Pianpian: However, thanks to the mediation of the Top Ten, there are rarely full-scale wars, mostly localized conflicts.

Zhang Pianpian: Moreover, one of the top ten universities, like Myriad Spells University, wouldn't personally get involved. Issues are usually resolved through negotiations, consultations, or competitions in the Top Ten League...

As Zhang Pianpian explained, Zhang Yu gradually developed his own understanding of university wars.

When he shared his insights with Tu Lishan, the latter replied, "Not bad. It seems you've been paying attention to this kind of information."

Tu Lishan: Although our Myriad Spells University doesn't directly participate in wars, we do provide support when our partner universities face armed conflict.

Tu Lishan: This current fieldwork project is to build a Magic Bone production line for one of our partner universities. It's a significant project led by the Artifact Forging Department, in collaboration with our Civil Engineering and Architecture departments, and it will likely take two to three months.

Tu Lishan: With university wars becoming more frequent in recent years, there will be many more projects like this in the future. This is truly the era for our Civil Engineering Department to shine. Work hard for a few years, and staying here in the future won't be a problem.

Looking at the message from Tu Lishan, Fuki chuckled, "So, you're essentially using other universities as muscle, and then conveniently selling magic artifacts, production lines, and various supplies, right?"

Zhang Yu nodded slightly upon hearing this. "It seems the Civil Engineering Department can really earn a lot."

Zhang Yu then remembered another question: "Teacher, what about classes?"

Tu Lishan: Don't worry, the construction site will have a spiritual network set up, so you can attend online classes there.

Meanwhile, after finishing his chat with Zhang Yu, Tu Lishan opened Zhang Yu's and Gongshu Jin's files on his eye-skull.

Zhang Yu was very useful expendable talent; this was something Tu Lishan had confirmed when he saw him during the Foundation Establishment exam on the first floor.

Tu Lishan thought to himself, "Based on the department's current arrangements, the cultivation of talent like Zhang Yu across all grades leans towards short-term investment, maximizing their potential to yield returns within the next few years."

"After all, given the current situation, university wars are likely to escalate. At that time, we'll need a group of individuals who may not have very high cultivation levels but are daring and hardworking to implement projects."

In Tu Lishan's view, the more such talents, the better.

"In contrast, Gongshu Jin represents a long-term investment with higher cultivation value."

Tu Lishan knew that Director Gao had already decided to make Gongshu Jin a long-term cultivation target.

"Gongshu Jin is likely the next inheritor of the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power, especially since Ji Yuanzhu is transferring to the Finance Department."

"The current situation indeed requires early preparation to cultivate students who have mastered military-grade power."

"After the current batch of senior students graduates, Gongshu Jin will be the Civil Engineering Department's signature figure for the next few years, someone with a chance to participate in the Top Ten League."

After reviewing Zhang Yu's and Gongshu Jin's files, Tu Lishan continued to look at the other candidates from various grades participating in the project.

Looking at the rows of names, it was clear that far more students had been selected from other grades compared to the mere two from the first year.

At the construction site on the 666th floor.

Just as dawn was breaking, Zhang Yu finished his overtime work for the day and returned to the dorm area on the 125th floor.

The moment he stepped through the door, Zhang Yu sensed a fierce gust of wind, and a fist, accompanied by a wave of air, was already pressing down on him.

Zhang Yu smiled slightly, casually parried the fist, and immediately began cultivating on the street with the attacking Yu Xinghan.

Although the past few months had been incredibly busy, Zhang Yu still tried his best to make time to cultivate with Yu Xinghan, cooperating to refine their bodies. Following the teachings of the "Wolf Cultivation Art," he also worked with Yu Xinghan to stimulate the fusion of their spiritual roots.

With Zhang Yu's help, Yu Xinghan's spiritual root fusion degree had improved considerably.

Especially in recent days, Zhang Yu had consumed many medicines, some of which were semi-finished products with the effect of enhancing spiritual root fusion.

Thus, after consuming Zhang Yu's blood, Yu Xinghan also felt a significant improvement in his spiritual root fusion, gradually reaching a breakthrough point.

After returning from a massage yesterday, Yu Xinghan felt his spiritual roots becoming increasingly stimulated, as if it was time for a breakthrough.

Indeed, the reason Yu Xinghan went for a massage after work every time, apart from the massage parlor helping him alleviate physical wear and tear, was that he discovered the technicians could also provide services to promote spiritual root fusion.

So, after a night of brewing, he vaguely sensed something within himself and sat cross-legged in his dorm for a long time.

When Zhang Yu finally returned, he leaped up, feeling a pulsation throughout his body, as if something had connected him from head to toe.

Immediately after, Yu Xinghan and Zhang Yu's fists and feet collided. Each forceful impact, each tremor of vital energy, made that feeling within him grow increasingly clear.

Finally, Yu Xinghan let out a long cry and felt the third eye in his mind twist, growing to the center of his brow.

This third eye was a spiritual root he had possessed since childhood, and it was the one he used for Foundation Establishment.

At the same time, a subtle scar appeared on the surface of Yu Xinghan's brow, looking from afar like a closed eye.

At this moment, Yu Xinghan, with Zhang Yu's assistance, finally raised his spiritual root fusion degree to 90%.

With the blessing of this third eye, Yu Xinghan had always been able to not only see a 360-degree view around him but also better mobilize his muscles and quickly learn others' movements.

And once his spiritual root fusion reached 90%, Yu Xinghan felt that this spiritual root could do even more.

He smiled slightly, looked at Zhang Yu with full confidence, and said, "Let's continue, but be careful. I might be terrifyingly strong now."

The next moment, their figures collided again.

With every punch and palm Zhang Yu threw, Yu Xinghan could perfectly replicate them without any difference, clashing fist to fist and palm to palm with Zhang Yu, as if facing another self in a mirror.

At this moment, Yu Xinghan realized that he could almost perfectly copy every move Zhang Yu made.

In subsequent attempts, Yu Xinghan even discovered that he could discern the strength of Zhang Yu's magical power and vital energy around him, and perceive the genuine and deceptive aspects of his opponent's moves.

Additionally, the flow of spiritual energy in the surroundings was also crystal clear to him, allowing him to perceive the cultivators on the street who were absorbing spiritual energy.

He could also sense the surging spiritual energy in the surrounding buildings, flowing in all directions through spiritual energy circuits.

"Haha," Yu Xinghan thought with a smile. "With this ability to replicate moves and discern truth from falsehood, in battles of the same cultivation level, I'll be invincible in terms of technique."

"But... what's the use of just being able to fight?"

The next moment, Yu Xinghan thought, "Copying others' movements and techniques should be used for learning and cultivation."

After trying it out and understanding the progress of his spiritual root, Yu Xinghan stopped his movements and called out to Zhang Yu to go to class together.

From Zhang Yu's perspective, he personally witnessed the change in Yu Xinghan's Dao Seed, which transformed from the original Three-Eyed Divine Ability (Spiritual Root) to Three-Eyed Divine Ability (Spiritual Root) Level 1.

Walking towards the classroom, Zhang Yu's gaze swept over the Feather Scroll appearing beside him. As the Feather Scroll turned past the prologue and Chapter 1 to the Dao Seed Spectrum in Chapter 2, he saw "Three-Eyed Divine Ability (Spiritual Root) Level 1" appear on what was previously a blank spectrum.

And as Zhang Yu activated this Dao Seed, he could vaguely feel as if an extra eye had appeared behind his brow.

With the enhancement of this Three-Eyed Divine Ability, he immediately gained a 360-degree vision, allowing him to see everything in front, behind, to his left, and to his right.

Zhang Yu thought, "No wonder that kid Yu Xinghan used to be so good at dodging; he really could see behind himself."

Immediately after, when Zhang Yu turned his gaze to others around him, he felt that everyone's movements became clearer than ever before. He even felt that with a mere thought, he could replicate the actions of anyone he saw.

Recalling how Yu Xinghan had just imitated him, Zhang Yu mused, "So that's it. It can actually replicate others' movements?"

"Then, if combined with the Feather Scroll's martial arts specialization, wouldn't that mean... I could learn any external martial art move just by seeing it once?"

"It's a pity I can't see the flow of magical power within others."

"However, I can distinguish the strength of magical power and judge the genuine and deceptive variations in an opponent's moves."

"Hmm, and I can also see the flow of spiritual energy."

Feeling the various abilities brought by the Three-Eyed Divine Ability, Zhang Yu smiled inwardly, "A good talent, and now it's mine."

"But this Three-Eyed Divine Ability is only Level 1 right now, which means it can still be upgraded, right?"

Zhang Yu looked at Yu Xinghan beside him, trying to sense the Dao Seed within him.

Just as Yu Xinghan, being stared at, found it a bit strange and wondered if Zhang Yu was recording him with a magic bone, Zhang Yu thought, "I sensed it. For the Three-Eyed Divine Ability to continue upgrading, Yu Xinghan needs to raise his spiritual root fusion degree to 100% and his magical power to over 500."

Zhang Yu was already looking forward to what new abilities the Three-Eyed Divine Ability Level 2 would bring.

Besides the Three-Eyed Divine Ability, he also thought of Le Mulan, who was preparing for her Foundation Establishment exam these days.

"I hope Le Mulan can successfully establish her foundation."

Zhang Yu was also looking forward to what abilities her Profound Cold Magic Meridian would possess.

After school that day, Zhang Yu followed Tu Lishan to the Finance Department's teaching floor.

Walking down the corridor of the Finance Department building, Zhang Yu's first impression was its sheer height.

The entire teaching floor of the Finance Department soared to an unprecedented 100 meters, and each floor of the building had a ceiling height of at least 8 meters.

For Zhang Yu, who had grown accustomed to contracting his body and adapting to various low-ceilinged spaces within Myriad Spells University City, this vastness felt somewhat unfamiliar.

The second impression the Finance Department gave him was... quiet. This was because all advertisements within the building were blocked, so Zhang Yu could no longer see any chaotic spiritual realm projections.

Then, feeling the continuous gentle spiritual energy emanating from beneath his feet, he was even more astonished. "Are these... spirit stones on the ground?"

Although spirit stones had been phased out as currency, seeing the Finance Department use them as floor tiles still made Zhang Yu feel as if he was watching someone lay money on the ground like a carpet.

At that moment, Zhang Yu had an urge to crouch down and pick up the spirit stones.

Tu Lishan said beside him, "The Finance Department teacher I'm taking you to see this time is called Master Xuling. He also saw your performance in the Foundation Establishment exam before, and this time he's here to help you secure a low-interest loan..."

As they spoke, the two had already entered an office.