Chapter 393: Obtaining the Seven Absolutes

In the Spirit Realm. Inside a completely dark room, a caption suddenly appeared: "Old Zhao, you're going to Myriad Arts University this time."

In the darkness, Zhao Tianxing, whose Spirit Realm projection displayed only his name to conserve Spirit Coins, smiled slightly. He typed out another caption: "Yeah, I participated in the top ten competition for the Civil Engineering Department at Myriad Arts University and helped my team secure seventh place."

Immediately, various exclamations of 'Oh!' and 'Wow!' along with surprised emojis appeared in the darkness. An indescribable sense of pride welled up in Zhao Tianxing's heart as he felt his classmates' envy and shock.

Another caption appeared: "Old Zhao, did you get a good review?" A college student's message followed: "If you get another good review, you'll be working overtime every day, and your salary will skyrocket!"

Zhao Tianxing checked his data, thinking: "Should I ask Zhang Yu for a good review? If I rush him like this, will he stop calling me for work in the future? Maybe I should wait a few more days and see."

Just then, Zhao Tianxing saw that he had received another good review, and his heart immediately filled with joy!

A moment later, as a pulling sensation came over him, Zhao Tianxing knew he had been matched with another job!

Mo Tianyi: Thanks.Mo Tianyi: Find me again if you have work in the future; I'll give you a discount.Zhang Yu: Okay, I'll find you for future jobs.

After casually giving good reviews to Zhao Tianxing and Mo Tianyi, Zhang Yu checked his current bank balance. Originally this month, with the 5 Spirit Coins his sister had returned, plus Wen Wuya's new monthly subscription fee of 10 Spirit Coins, and Director Gao's 10 Spirit Coins for treatment, his Spirit Coin balance had already exceeded 40!

However, in the previous competition, Zhang Yu had used a photographic memory Taoist service, split the costs with his teammates for discarded eyes and bones, hired soul cultivators, and purchased negative energy pollutants, among other preparatory expenses. Finally, he had paid Zhao Tianxing and Mo Tianyi, and also paid his teammates in the group chat! In the blink of an eye, his bank balance was suddenly just over 17!

"This competition really burns through money!" Zhang Yu thought to himself: "I hope they send me more money after the rankings are confirmed!"

Just then, Xiao Qingxuan walked over, looked at Zhang Yu, and asked: "We're the winning side. How do you plan to use the challenge right in the next round?"

Zhang Yu thought to himself: "If we keep fighting upwards, won't everyone lose? Can this challenge right be sold off?"

Xiao Qingxuan smiled faintly: "That depends on how it's sold! Currently, the challenging teams are first, second, third, fifth, and us. The challenge order starts with us, in seventh place, followed by fifth, third, and second, each taking turns to use their challenge right. The first-place team cannot use the challenge right."

"According to the information I've received, the third-place team is neutral, and they've decided to waive their challenge right! The second-place team is Mo Shangjin, and they will definitely challenge Xuan Liangtian, the first-place team! The fifth-place team is also pacifist; they will likely choose to challenge Mo Shangjin to help Xuan Liangtian and wear them down!"

"Director Gao's intention is for us to challenge the fifth-place team, just to wear them down a bit. If there's any danger, we should withdraw immediately!"

Zhang Yu's heart stirred: "How much compensation will we get?"

Xiao Qingxuan said plainly: "For official team members, 5 Spirit Coins each!"

Zhang Yu smiled apologetically: "Could we get a little more?"

Xiao Qingxuan consulted Director Gao, then sighed: "5.5 Spirit Coins is the absolute most. Director Gao can only give us this much here!"

So, in the subsequent matches, Zhang Yu led his teammates to challenge the fifth-ranked team!

Soon after entering the arena, Zhang Yu couldn't help but curse as he watched Xiao Yunji—over ten meters tall, with three heads and six arms, wielding six magical treasures, reciting ad slogans, and rampaging wildly: "Is this a civil engineering competition?"

Xiao Qingxuan explained: "Xiao Yunji is the descendant of a leader from the Xiao Yunji Construction Company. Although he's in the Civil Engineering Department, he'll likely never set foot on a construction site in the future!"

After struggling for over ten minutes, Zhang Yu and the others couldn't withstand Xiao Yunji's relentless bombardment any longer. They successively chose to withdraw from the competition, fearing injury in this unnecessary match would lead to further medical expenses!

Next, Xiao Yunji's team challenged Mo Shangjin. After being suppressed by Mo Shangjin alone, they held on for five or six minutes before also choosing to surrender!

Watching this, Zhang Yu muttered to himself: "This Xiao Yunji is quite sly; he fought us so fiercely, but against Mo Shangjin, he put on a show and then surrendered!"

The final battle unfolded between the teams of Mo Shangjin and Xuan Liangtian!

Both sides possessed military-grade cultivation techniques from the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power. As the battle began, the entire arena seemed to flip upside down, with gravity reversed!

Within the arena, everyone had to resist the geomantic gravity emanating from Mo Shangjin and Xuan Liangtian while simultaneously flying at high speeds in mid-air to carry out construction and combat!

Zhang Yu thought to himself: "This is an aerial three-dimensional formation! They've turned ground bunkers into space stations!"

A moment later, the simulated spiritual ley lines beneath the ground were forcibly pulled out by the two, torn and pulled like a giant dragon, eventually fragmenting endlessly, then contended over, repaired, and destroyed repeatedly by various forces...

Ultimately, Mo Shangjin's team achieved victory with a lead of 8!

Within the Spirit Realm! As Mo Shangjin finally claimed first place, this departmental competition concluded with the War Faction having a slight upper hand!

The teachers from the War Faction present were all smiling! Director Gao also smiled faintly, discussing the awarding of prizes with Director Lin and True Lord Lingyue!

Tu Lishan said: "Old Director, wasn't there a loan reward for outstanding competitors in this departmental competition? I think Zhang Yu should receive a share!"

True Lord Lingyue remembered clearly that Tu Lishan had brought this up once before when Zhang Yu's team defeated Ma Xuan, but he had rejected it with an excuse. Now, seeing Tu Lishan bring it up again, True Lord Lingyue smiled faintly, knowing there was no longer a reason to reject the proposal. He then looked at Director Lin beside him and asked: "Director Lin, what are your thoughts?"

Director Lin said plainly: "Teacher Tu, the department always bases its decisions on performance, rankings, and data. Students who qualify for scholarship loans will naturally receive them. Everything follows protocol; there's no need for you to single out one person to advocate for!"

Director Gao chuckled: "Teacher Tu is also concerned about the department's promising talents, but Old Lin, you're right; we should follow protocol! Let's first discuss this time's first-place winner! Mo Shangjin took first place this time. Although he is my disciple, I won't avoid suspicion, as he will represent our department in the inter-school league!"

"The situation is changing rapidly, and all schools are developing military-grade powers. Although Mo Shangjin has mastered the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power, it might not be enough for this league!"

"I think... it's time to activate the military-grade Dharma Skeleton!"

Director Lin's eyes narrowed, and he thought to himself: "That's a hefty demand!"

Meanwhile, Wolf Yugong, standing on the sidelines, felt the increasingly tense atmosphere in the Spirit Realm and secretly thought: "Ah, after this competition, the conflict between the two sides has become even more overt!"

Soon after, Zhang Yu, who was in class, received news about the competition rewards!

First, he received a bonus of 8 Spirit Coins as an official member of the seventh-place competition team! Next, a low-interest loan of 12 Spirit Coins was deposited into his account as an outstanding participant!

As a result, Zhang Yu's balance instantly surged to 42.5 Spirit Coins!

Then came the increase in his overall score: with a base score of 1800 and an additional 194 points for performance, a total increase of 1994 points, Zhang Yu's overall score suddenly rose to nearly 5000!

With such a significant score increase, Zhang Yu also gained a departmental ranking!

Civil Engineering Department, Foundation Establishment Realm, 95th place.

In the classroom, students who had been quietly attending class gradually noticed the change above Zhang Yu's head. Looking at his 95th place ranking in the Civil Engineering Department, some were surprised, some envious, and others incredulous!

Only students in the top 100 of the entire department would have their rankings displayed. While 95th place might seem unremarkable, it was only three months into the second year of university!

Zhang Yu's ranking, displayed above his head, was incredibly conspicuous in the classroom. Even Li Mingbo, the mana teacher who was currently giving a lecture, couldn't help but glance at it several times!

"This little devil from the first level, I heard he got seventh place in this Civil Engineering Department competition." Li Mingbo mused to himself: "Impressive, far more impressive than I anticipated!"

Zhang Yu knew that with this departmental ranking of 95, he would receive an additional incentive loan at the end of each academic year!

"However, the reward for 95th place is too small. Before the end of my second year, once I complete all my course exams, I should be able to improve my ranking even further!"

Just then, Zhang Yu received a message from his sister! Zhang Pianpian: "Congratulations, you're in the top 100!"

Zhang Yu couldn't help but glance at her ranking: 44th place in the Talisman Department, Foundation Establishment Realm! At this moment, Zhang Yu increasingly realized how impressive his sister's ranking was!

However, every time, Zhang Pianpian would explain that in the Talisman Department, there was a huge difference between fast and slow learners, and that highly ranked students in lower grades far surpassed those in other departments, telling Zhang Yu not to compare himself to her!

Besides the change in his departmental ranking, the last reward was the transmission of the Seven Absolutes! Meanwhile, the competition group chat began discussing the two slots for the Seven Absolutes inheritance!

Shi Huaiyu: One for Zhang Yu, and let's auction off the remaining one.Zhang Yu: How much should I pay then?Shi Huaiyu: Your contribution was the greatest; just take it directly.Che Yufei: If you hadn't put in money during the competition, I wouldn't even have enough for my medical fees. You don't need to pay more.Yu Xinghan: I still think it's good to give a little something.Shi Huaiyu: I'll just mute you, substitute member.Yu Xinghan: I also put in money! (Transaction records)Gongshu Jin: Can substitute members also participate in the auction?Shi Huaiyu: Of course.Che Yufei: Please. Everyone in the group had immense respect for Gongshu Jin, who had put in 20 Spirit Coins at the end of the competition!

A moment later, the auction concluded. Gongshu Jin successfully bid 26 Spirit Coins for the other Seven Absolutes slot! Soon, Zhang Yu received the transfer from Gongshu Jin, and his balance instantly rose to over 46.8!

Seeing such a large amount of Spirit Coins, Zhang Yu felt the familiar urge, common among most Kunxu residents, to quickly spend them and convert them into tangible strength for his immortal cultivation!

At the same time, Director Gao sent a message!Director Gao: Tomorrow, same old place, I'll transmit the Second Absolute to you.Director Gao: While we're at it, let's discuss your plans for obtaining a military certificate in the future.

Zhang Yu's heart stirred when he saw the message, and his anticipation for tomorrow grew even stronger!