Chapter 329: Secret Weapon, Deep Cold Vein

The Nine Heavens Cloud Void Technique was the most powerful and valuable combat martial art Zhang Yu currently possessed.

This former military-grade martial art allowed one to open 'empty orifices' within their True Qi, with each orifice absorbing one's own power to be unleashed when needed.

When the Nine Heavens Cloud Void Technique reached Level 10, it could create ten empty orifices. Each orifice could store one incoming attack from an opponent, allowing the user to unleash the power of ten strikes in a single burst.

Later, when Zhang Yu advanced the Nine Heavens Cloud Void Technique to Level 20, not only did the number of empty orifices increase to twenty, but the maximum power capacity of each orifice also significantly grew, commensurate with Zhang Yu's increasing physical endurance.

Zhang Yu recalled that when he fought Wang Yin using the Nine Heavens Cloud Void Technique, True Immortal Xinghuo had instructed him that the various forces absorbed into the empty orifices—such as palm strikes, fist blows, and so on—needed to be combined with different techniques to maximize their power.

Shortly after Zhang Yu acquired the Three-Eyed Divine Ability, and while he was creating the 'Fifty-Fifty Combat Style,' he realized that this combat style could be integrated with the Nine Heavens Cloud Void Technique, significantly boosting his counter-attack power against powerful adversaries.

Once Zhang Yu's physical strength surpassed Level 15 and his physical body gradually merged seamlessly with his True Qi, he developed another new idea while controlling his True Qi to work at the construction site.

Just like at that moment, he combined the Three-Eyed Divine Ability with the Formless Cloud True Qi to simulate humanoid True Qi figures, executing the same moves as Cong Na.

Within the Formless Cloud True Qi, the empty orifices created by the Nine Heavens Cloud Void Technique released the Tendon-Severing Palm force that Cong Na had just delivered.

Under Cong Na's astonished gaze, humanoid True Qi figures emerged from behind Zhang Yu, intercepting her with identical moves and palm forces, blow after blow.

"He also cultivates the Tendon-Severing Palm? And to such a profound level?"

Cong Na's first reaction, of course, wasn't that Zhang Yu had secretly learned her martial art or absorbed her palm force; she simply assumed his Tendon-Severing Palm technique was exceptionally advanced.

Faced with this situation, Cong Na chuckled softly, and layers of True Qi erupted within her.

"It seems I truly underestimated you before."

"In that case, I'll get a little serious too."

Cong Na unleashed a punch, generating spiraling True Qi like a massive drill, striking fiercely towards Zhang Yu.

This was the Starfall Meridian-Charging Great Technique from the Civil Engineering Department, which, when cultivated to a high level, allowed one to cleave mountains, penetrate the earth, and rapidly excavate tunnels through mountains and underground.

At that moment, with Cong Na's punch, the spiraling True Qi caused the air to crackle loudly wherever it passed, tearing through the humanoid True Qi figures blocking her path as if they were mere paper cutouts.

But the next moment, another humanoid True Qi figure rushed forward, similarly clenching its fist and bending its elbow, then striking out fiercely.

An identical spiraling True Qi burst forth.

As Cong Na's fist collided violently with the humanoid True Qi figure's fist, explosive energy erupted from their point of impact, blasting outwards in all directions and stirring up gusts of wind.

"He knows the Starfall Meridian-Charging Great Technique too?!" Cong Na was surprised again, but quickly realized.

"No, that's not right."

Rapidly replaying the recent combat in her mind, Cong Na thought to herself, "Did he absorb my power and then release it?"

"What incredible leverage and counter-force."

"Which martial art is this?"

There were many martial arts that could redirect force, leverage power, or even reflect attacks, but as Cong Na pondered, she couldn't immediately recall any that possessed such remarkable efficacy—not only absorbing and releasing her power, but also simulating her moves with True Qi.

However, although the humanoid True Qi figure unleashed the recently absorbed Starfall Meridian-Charging Great Technique, it ultimately lacked the raw power of Cong Na, and after a brief stalemate, it was shattered once again.

Cong Na took a deep breath, and the fighting spirit and determination in her eyes burned even brighter.

"I can't believe there's a genius like you among this year's freshmen?"

"Hey! I'm talking to you."

Seeing Zhang Yu still focused on his work without turning his head, Cong Na grinned: "What an arrogant freshman."

"Then let's see if you can imitate this move."

Cong Na vibrated her arms, and small holes appeared below her elbows. Martial True Qi, accelerated through artificial meridians, rapidly released from these openings.

Concurrently, the parts below her elbows began to rotate faster and faster...

"In the Foundation Establishment stage, powerful martial arts alone aren't enough."

"To unleash the full power of a potent martial art, it must be paired with a suitable Dharma skeleton."

Cong Na understood that most university students weren't qualified to learn and use military-grade techniques, with expert-level techniques being the highest they could study.

In such circumstances, many students chose to enhance the power of their expert-level techniques by using Dharma skeletons specifically designed to complement those techniques, thereby pushing their limits further.

At that moment, with the activation of Cong Na's Starfall Meridian-Charging Arm, the power of her next punch was also about to greatly surge.

But just as Cong Na was about to strike, a message popped up in her eye-rig.

Ma Xuan: Stop, Cong Na.

Cong Na: Why should I stop? My next punch will definitely defeat him.

Ma Xuan: It's just a test; there's no need to use your Starfall Arm.

Cong Na: Even without using my arm Dharma skeleton, I could still defeat him given enough time.

Cong Na: He's overusing True Qi to leverage power; how long can his magical power sustain that?

Ma Xuan: Cong Na, this is just a test, not a real fight. Don't get carried away.

Cong Na was about to retort, but the other party's next sentence brought her back to her senses.

Ma Xuan: If you fight like this, your Starfall Arm's casing will wear down, won't it? And how many more uses until your impact joints need replacing?

Ma Xuan: Fighting Zhang Yu like this is quite time-consuming, energy-draining, and expensive.

Thinking of the Dharma skeleton maintenance bills, Cong Na immediately felt that sparring among classmates should be done in moderation.

As her fighting spirit and determination were completely quelled, Cong Na increasingly realized that Ma Xuan's earlier words were indeed correct.

"This guy... he can really take a hit."

"And it's the kind of hit that involves leveraging power before a direct clash."

"If I keep fighting him, my Dharma skeleton will wear down significantly."

If Cong Na played video games, then at that moment, looking at Zhang Yu, she would have felt he was like those monsters in games that are particularly good at depleting equipment durability—even if you win, you still spend a lot of money on repairs.

Cong Na: So? Are you planning to recruit him into the team?

Ma Xuan: If you encountered an opponent like him in the department's selection trials, wouldn't it be troublesome?

Cong Na's eyes narrowed slightly: A bit disgusting.

Ma Xuan: Exactly. This Zhang Yu can not only frustrate opponents mentally, but his skill in leveraging power is also a unique asset, making him very suitable for holding back the opponent's strongest member.

Hearing this, Cong Na felt a slight amusement, as if she could already picture other upperclassmen looking constipated while dealing with Zhang Yu.

Ma Xuan: Furthermore, he's been at Ten Thousand Laws University for less than a year. By the time the department selection trials begin in the second half of this year, his strength will undoubtedly have increased significantly.

Meanwhile, on another floor of Ten Thousand Laws University City.

Ma Xuan, who was communicating with Cong Na, mused inwardly, "Absorbing and deflecting an opponent's power with True Qi... this technique seems to be the Nine Heavens Cloud Void Technique, right?"

"To be able to master a former military-grade martial art... even though this technique is now rated as expert-level, it's not something you can just buy off the shelf."

"This Zhang Yu... he could be our secret weapon."

On the other side, after finishing his work, Zhang Yu turned to Cong Na and asked, somewhat curiously, "Why aren't you attacking anymore?"

Cong Na offered a slight smile and said, "The strength you've demonstrated is enough to pass the test. And I, for one, don't like meaningless fights."

"What a coincidence, neither do I." Zhang Yu chuckled at her words, instinctively touching the Green Silk Flying Sword on his index finger.

If she had just unleashed the Starfall Meridian-Charging Great Technique with her Dharma skeleton, he would have had no choice but to use the Green Silk Flying Sword given to him by Bai Zhenzhen.

Then Zhang Yu asked, "So... I passed?"

As an outstanding student of Ten Thousand Laws University, Cong Na was also quick to accept reality.

After understanding Zhang Yu's strength, she changed her previous attitude towards ordinary freshmen and politely said, "Personally, I think you're perfectly fine. Welcome to our competition team."

"However, we still need the other team members to agree."

"Let's add each other as friends first. Once they agree, I'll add you to the group chat."

After bidding farewell to Cong Na, Zhang Yu's figure flickered, and he was already rushing towards the underground catacombs again.

"I didn't expect it to go so smoothly."

"This way, I'll be able to participate in competitions next semester."

Just then, a message from Le Mulan appeared in his eye-rig.

Le Mulan: Zhang Yu, I feel like my magical power is about to undergo some kind of transformation.

Zhang Yu's spirits lifted upon seeing this message, thinking to himself that it was truly a day of double blessings.

Zhang Yu: Where are you? I'll come over.

A moment later, Zhang Yu arrived at the dormitory and saw Le Mulan sitting cross-legged, exuding waves of chill that brought down the temperature of the entire room.

Upon seeing Zhang Yu, Le Mulan said, "It feels like it's almost here, but also like it's still just a little bit short."

Zhang Yu strode over and said, "Stay seated; I'll give you another push."

As a stream of magical power was transferred from Zhang Yu into Le Mulan's body, Le Mulan slowly absorbed it, then suddenly felt a tremor in her Dantian.

The next moment, a terrifying cold sensation surged from her Dantian, sweeping through all the meridians in her body.

Wherever the cold passed, the magical power circulating within Le Mulan's body also changed abruptly, undergoing a qualitative transformation.

During this transformation, her vital energy, blood, and magical power seemed to halt, and she became drowsy, entering a semi-conscious state.

In that moment, her entire body seemed to freeze, and her consciousness entered a state akin to hibernation.

She didn't know how much time had passed, but when she regained consciousness, she found that her entire network of meridians and magical power had undergone earth-shattering changes.

Before Le Mulan could fully perceive these changes, she noticed Zhang Yu behind her was completely rigid and motionless.

"Zhang Yu is frozen?"

Le Mulan was startled. "Could it be that when he transferred his magical power to me just now, he was affected by something inside my body?"