Chapter 459: The Principal Has Arrived and No One Can Leave

Zhang Yu stood at the prow of the flying boat, looking down at the location of Vajra University.

Below, a colossal Buddha statue, tens of thousands of meters tall, stood majestically on the ground. Its entire body shone with brilliant gold, continuously radiating golden light as it reflected the sunlight, so intensely that even the roiling clouds in the sky appeared golden.

Gazing at the super-gigantic Buddha statue, Zhang Yu couldn't help but exclaim, "Vajra University is inside this Buddha statue? Does that mean it's a temple?"

Mo Shangjin's projection, standing beside him, replied, "How could it be? Buddhism has been gone for so many years; where would temples come from?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yu immediately asked for more details, curious.

Mo Shangjin casually explained, "Legend has it that the Buddha Emperor, seeing that the Buddha Kings in the Pure Land were unproductive, engaged in illegal activities, caused enormous economic losses, and severely disrupted market order. The Buddha Emperor then resolutely took up a 'butcher's knife,' vowed not to be a Buddha, and purged the Buddhist realm from within with a sharp blade."

"Ultimately, the Buddha Emperor withdrew from Buddhism, established the Vajra Sect, and became one of the Ten Great Sects. All Buddhist temples were designated as illegal organizations by the Ten Great Sects and brutally suppressed. Buddhist monks and nuns were even classified as illegal professions, and anyone found practicing was sentenced to one to three years of unpaid overtime."

"It's said that during that earth-shattering 'Buddha-purging' operation, many Buddha Kings were arrested and sentenced. All their temple assets were confiscated and managed by the Ten Great Sects. Related knowledge and technologies were also seized by the Heavenly Court to be used for righteous purposes and to benefit Kunxu. Furthermore, many physical bodies were publicly offered to offset a portion of the war reparations..."

As Zhang Yu listened to Mo Shangjin's brief remarks, it was as if he could visualize a world-shaking war fiercely unfolding in Kunxu, though he didn't know how many had died or how much damage had been caused.

Zhang Yu couldn't help but sigh, "Kunxu, this wretched place, has truly seen too many wars."

He then looked at the enormous golden Buddha statue below the flying boat and asked, "So, this used to be a Buddhist temple, but now it's used as a university?"

Mo Shangjin shook his head. "Reportedly, this is the physical body of a powerful Buddhist figure. After its confiscation, it became an outpost for the Vajra Sect, specifically used for 'technological archaeology.' It seems the elders of the Vajra Sect studied ancient methods here, adapting them into modern techniques, which greatly advanced the Vajra Sect's immortal cultivation technology."

"During the archaeological process, it also became a laboratory for new technologies. Many mortals were employed to assist with archaeological work and participate in experiments, which gradually turned this place into a center for teaching immortal cultivation techniques. However, the Vajra Sect's immortal cultivation technology has long since evolved and innovated. The outpost here was withdrawn long ago, and it slowly transformed into Vajra University."

"Of course, it's said that even now, people are still responsible for archaeological work here, but no significant results have emerged." Mo Shangjin speculated, "I guess it's because the Vajra Sect's immortal cultivation technology has already surpassed past Buddhist practices, and the ancient methods here no longer benefit them."

As the two spoke, the flying boat slowly descended and landed in the colossal palm of the Buddha statue.

Gazing at the outstretched Buddha's palm, which was the size of multiple airports, Zhang Yu once again marveled at the statue's immensity, feeling increasingly awestruck the closer they got.

"With such an enormous form, how wealthy or prestigious must this Buddhist figure have been in life?"

The next moment, as the flying boat settled, everyone from Myriad Laws University disembarked simultaneously.

Just as they stepped off the flying boat, a notification popped up in Zhang Yu's ocular display.

It read: "Welcome to Vajra University! You are the 9,999th visitor today! Congratulations on being today's lucky visitor and winning a grand prize of 100 spirit coins! To claim your prize, please download..."

Zhang Yu, along with Shi Huaiyu, Su Yan-yang, Xiao Yunji, and the others, merely glanced at the notification and proceeded silently into Vajra University, as if nothing had happened.

Upon entering the interior of the Buddha statue, Zhang Yu saw a world of dazzling golden light; both the sky and the ground were bathed in a brilliant golden hue.

Skyscrapers, appearing like stacked mountains, emerged before him, some standing upright, others hanging upside down from above, resembling dense organ tissues growing inside the Buddha statue. As he walked through this city, which seemed forged from gold, Zhang Yu noticed various advertisements constantly appearing in his ocular display. If his gaze lingered on any ad, it immediately redirected him to platforms like Vajra Profound Craft or Metamorphosis Emporium.

"Damn it, why does this wretched place have more ads than Myriad Laws University?" he muttered.

Zhang Yu felt like he had walked into a restroom filled with excrement, needing to tip-toe carefully to avoid each piece of filth. Just as Zhang Yu was complaining, another notification suddenly appeared before his eyes—an update announcement for his ocular display: "Temporal Residue Demonic Eye urgently requires an upgrade..."

"Is this for real?"

Remembering his experiences since arriving at Vajra University, Zhang Yu couldn't help but ask his classmates around him, "Did any of you get an ocular display update notification?"

As everyone shook their heads, a student from Vajra University nearby said, "Don't click it! That's a malicious spiritual realm trap. If you click it, it will steal your identity information."

Zhang Yu turned to look, and the student immediately explained several common traps at Vajra University. Listening to the helpful advice, Zhang Yu couldn't help but think, "There's actually a good person here!"

But when Zhang Yu agreed to the student's request and added them as a friend, he saw a "Vajra University Visitor's Essential Guide" sent by them. When he clicked on the guide, it redirected him to a platform with questions like, "What part of your body are you most satisfied with?" and "Which body part would you most like to sell?" He immediately blocked the student.

"Register for a Vajra Profound Craft account and receive a Profound Craft Relic immediately..."

"You're from Myriad Laws University, aren't you? Register for a Metamorphosis Emporium account now and get a 'body-selling voucher'..."

Along the way, Zhang Yu and his companions were constantly invited by various Vajra University students to register, with most of these registration ads aiming to attract new users to the Vajra Profound Craft and Metamorphosis Emporium platforms. As for the "gifts," Zhang Yu feared there were too many traps involved and couldn't be bothered with them.

Zhang Yu also noticed that the students at Vajra University, regardless of gender, looked very similar, especially in their physique, which was almost uniformly sized.

"Is this Vajra University's so-called 'body-refinement standardization'?"

After finally reaching a secluded spot, Zhang Yu heard a multi-armed Buddha statue nearby say, "Want to buy a hand?"

Zhang Yu whirled around, surprised. "It's alive?"

From the statue's explanation, Zhang Yu realized it was also a body-refinement student from Vajra University. He recalled Vajra University's so-called "Master Artifact Forging."

After finally finding a place to rest and regroup, Zhang Yu and his group arrived at the competition arena. Zen Rong and his team, who had competed against them last time, were already waiting there.

Zhang Yu slowly walked over, his gaze clashing with Zen Rong's. A surge of fighting spirit gradually rose within him.

"Although we achieved a substantial victory last time, it wasn't a satisfying one. This time, in this decisive match, I must thoroughly defeat your Vajra University." Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Otherwise, why would I practice the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power? How else can I achieve the overall score ranking required for a department transfer?"

As both sides stood firm, Zhang Yu and Zen Rong stared at each other, as if invisible intentions clashed in the air.

After a long silence, Zhang Yu smiled faintly. "I didn't expect us to meet again so soon."

Zen Rong calmly replied, "I also didn't expect to have the chance to personally eliminate Myriad Laws University. In that case, my previous defeat was actually a good thing."

He then asked, "Where is Mo Shangjin? Isn't he participating at this crucial moment?"

Zhang Yu snorted coldly and said, "To deal with your Vajra University, we don't need Old Mo. I alone am enough."

Zen Rong said, "Is that really enough? Don't you need to increase your chances of winning a bit before the match starts? If you want, you can check out Metamorphosis Emporium, the second-hand body platform. Old Dharma Skeletons and old physical bodies that you don't use can be recycled at Metamorphosis Emporium. They recycle and inspect bodies on the spot, and pay cash on the spot..."

Zhang Yu angrily retorted, "Damn it... you guys from Vajra University are truly endless, aren't you?"

Zen Rong snorted coldly and proudly declared, "In immortal cultivation potential, you either advance or fall behind. What's wrong with seizing every opportunity to improve oneself? Don't just talk about you; even if your Myriad Laws University's headmaster came here, they'd still have to register an account before leaving. Do you think you're an exception?"

Zhang Yu cursed, "You can really boast! Why don't you boast that even immortals have to register an account before leaving?"

Zen Rong said, "If you don't believe me, add me as a friend, and I'll send you a screenshot."

Zhang Yu's heart stirred, and he was about to accept the friend request when Mo Shangjin's projection spoke up, "If you add this guy as a friend, he'll send you hundreds of ads to click on every day."

Zhang Yu's eyes twitched; understanding Mo Shangjin's implication, he said, "A friend slot costs 10 spirit coins."

Zen Rong frowned slightly, saying nothing, seemingly deep in thought.

Just as Zhang Yu thought he might have a chance, Zen Rong shook his head and said, "You're not worth it."

Zhang Yu's eyes narrowed, his fighting spirit surging even more. "After the match, that price won't stand."

Zen Rong nodded calmly. "You'll have to lower your price after you lose, won't you?"

As the fighting spirit of both sides surged, the competition officially began, and both teams entered the arena one after another.

As both sides arrived at their designated construction sites, the competition officially began.

Zen Rong soared into the sky like a great sun, stepping on empty air, bringing with him a sky full of golden light, pressing step by step towards Zhang Yu's position.

"Zhang Yu, I already knew before the match that you mastered the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power this month. But I also know that it hasn't been long since you completed the Seven Unique Arts of Myriad Laws University's Civil Engineering Department... How strong could your cultivation truly be? At this moment, you remind me of myself last year, when I had just obtained my military license, facing an unbeatable opponent. Therefore, I'll give you a chance to make your move..."