Gazing at the fleeting glimpse of a Dao Seed emanating from Zhang Pianpian, Zhang Yu mused, “Could it be that only by gradually understanding someone, witnessing them employ more of their abilities, can one truly perceive their Dao Seed?”

Recalling his interactions with Yu Xinghan and Le Mulan, Zhang Yu pondered, “Indeed, I know Yu Xinghan inside and out, and I’ve also spent considerable time with Le Mulan, engaging in numerous deep exchanges.”

“It seems that to comprehend my sister’s Dao Seed, I must also strive to know her better.”

However, considering that he and his sister now shared a dormitory room, with ample time for interaction, gradually understanding her Dao Seed shouldn’t be too difficult, just like witnessing the fleeting glimpse of the Taiqing Talisman today.

After his sister departed, Zhang Yu opened the platform introduced by the Mana Art class teacher, Li Mingbo, known as Mana Treasure.

“Single sales of mana require a minimum of 1000 units.”

“For sales below 1000 units, one must sign weekly or monthly supply contracts, providing a steady stream of mana daily.”

Zhang Yu examined his mana, with a quality rating of 113, and a price for selling 100 units per day.

Staring at the dizzying number of zeros after the decimal point, he couldn’t help but curse, “This mana is far too cheap!”

Fu Ji chuckled, “Hehe, that’s to be expected. With such abundant spiritual energy here, and dormitory fees being so much cheaper than spiritual veins on the first floor, it signifies that numerous individuals can sell their low-quality mana.”

“With so many sellers, how can the price be high?”

“The more the students of Myriad Arts University cultivate, the greater the supply of mana. The wealthy can access cheap mana, while the students are compelled to continue cultivating, constantly improving their mana and its quality to command a higher price.”

Fu Ji sighed, “These students are like mana engines, incessantly consuming spiritual energy and exhaling mana, while willingly paying for the privilege.”

Zhang Yu realized, “Low-quality mana, in small quantities, simply cannot fetch a good price.”

“And if mana is improved, but one cannot sell it in bulk, it’s better to focus on the physical body and prepare for earning money at the construction site.”

Zhang Yu understood that university lasted only ten years, and every step of his plan was crucial, affecting his grades and ranking, and therefore deserved careful consideration.

Now that he had received Zhang Pianpian’s reminder, and after some reflection, he decided to alter his cultivation plan.

“Anyway, I now possess the University Sacred Body, which allows me to cultivate any technique exceptionally quickly. It doesn’t matter whether I focus on the Dao Heart, mana, physical body, or other aspects.”

With this in mind, Zhang Yu decided to temporarily abandon his original goal of assembling the full set—Qi Vein Everlasting.

“Qi Vein Everlasting can only be postponed for now.”

“First, refine my body, then earn big money at the construction site. Once I have the funds, I can further enhance my cultivation efficiency.”

“At the same time, try to conceal my strength, and avoid appearing too extraordinary…”

However, his previous cultivation wasn’t a complete waste, as the Primordial Chaos Fetal Breathing Technique allowed him to constantly absorb spiritual energy and refine mana. Even if he were to focus on the physical body, this would still be a necessary breathing technique to practice.

At that moment, Zhang Yu opened the Great Library within his Eye Socket, his gaze sweeping over row upon row of expert-level body refinement techniques.

“Currently, the only foundation-building stage body refinement technique I possess is Limitless Autumn Spring Meditation.”

“Level 10 Limitless Autumn Spring Meditation is a part of the Martial Dao Sacred Fetus.”

“And Level 20 Limitless Autumn Spring Meditation is a part of the Martial Dao Sacred Body.”

Zhang Yu surmised that the Martial Dao Sacred Body should be the foundation-building version of the Martial Dao Sacred Fetus.

“Referring to the effects of the Martial Dao Sacred Fetus, it primarily enhances resilience, self-healing, and amplifies Martial Dao power.”

“But now is precisely the time when I need to develop. Pursuing high attack, high defense, and high health… is not very meaningful.”

After all, in Zhang Yu’s view, what use is being strong upon entering the foundation-building stage? The ability to earn money is more important.

Zhang Yu’s gaze swept over the introductions of various expert-level techniques in the Great Library, revealing one Chain Technique Set after another.

“Volcanic Bone Melting, Kun Peng Embryo, Blood Burning Sacrifice…”

Zhang Yu curled his lip. Although he could see the names of the sets through the expert-level techniques, even he wouldn’t know their specific effects without truly mastering them.

“I can only guess from the names.”

After a frenzy of browsing and picking and choosing, Zhang Yu finally selected a set—Earthen Wood Sacred Body.

Although other sets appeared to be quite good as well, for Zhang Yu, the same principle applied…

“What’s the use of being strong? We university students compete on who has more money.”

After listing the prices of the body refinement techniques under the Earthen Wood Sacred Body from lowest to highest, Zhang Yu first selected the cheapest expert-level technique for the foundation-building stage, called Soil Devouring Divine Art.

This Soil Devouring Divine Art was designed to condense a gluttonous mana, which was then used to decompose ingested materials to temper the flesh and increase physical strength.

As the technique improved, the materials ingested ranged from the lowest grade of soil, to cement, then to concrete, and even to steel bars and alloys… the stronger the decomposed materials, the stronger the effect of tempering the physical body.

Of course, this foundation-building technique, which strengthens the physical body by swallowing materials, was still different from true eating. For example, relying solely on eating steel bars and cement could strengthen the body, but one wouldn’t survive. One still had to eat proper meals.

However, Zhang Yu had just browsed the technique’s introduction when he saw a line of scarlet warning below.

“This technique is a legitimate body refinement technique and does not encourage any construction site theft. Cultivators are requested to purchase training materials through legitimate channels.”

Zhang Yu paused slightly, then looked down and saw a series of news reports about construction site thefts, such as stealing cables, steel bars, concrete, and even demon spawn…

“Is this a warning to cultivators who practice this technique not to steal things from construction sites to eat?”

After spending 0.3 spiritual coins, Zhang Yu obtained the electronic copyright to this technique.

He skimmed through it, and remembering Zhang Pianpian’s reminder, he didn’t cultivate at the dormitory entrance this time, but instead headed to the area below the 100th floor of Myriad Arts University City.

Crossing the magnetic channel, Zhang Yu’s first impression after reaching the 99th floor was… quiet.

The streets were deserted, with only grey, desolate cement.

The air was devoid of any advertisements, projections, or signs…
The entire ninety-ninth floor, whether observed with the naked eye or the Bone Eye, was eerily silent, as if no one resided on this level at all.

Zhang Yu’s gaze swept over the buildings lining both sides of the street, noting that most windows were dark and lifeless.

He mused to himself, “Is it because there are so few people on this floor?”

Although he found it strange, Zhang Yu had no interest in investigating the matter at the moment. Activating the power of the detection ritual within him, he sensed that the surveillance cameras on this floor were indeed significantly reduced.

Descending to the ninety-fifth floor, Zhang Yu finally located a corner devoid of surveillance.

Throughout his journey, from the ninety-ninth to the ninety-fifth floor, an unnerving silence had permeated everything, and he hadn’t encountered a single soul.

“Could it be that the mortals are concentrated on the lower levels? Are these upper floors sparsely populated?”

Shaking his head, he suppressed his doubts and refocused his attention on cultivation.

He swallowed a pre-prepared chunk of concrete, then channeled his Gluttony Mana, commencing the practice of the Earth Devouring Divine Art.

As he cultivated this technique, Zhang Yu felt an unparalleled, astonishing power erupt within his digestive tract. In an instant, it pulverized the concrete into dust in conjunction with the dissolving power of Gluttony Mana.

Witnessing this, Zhang Yu was taken aback, thinking, “The University Sacred Body… granted me the digestive capacity of a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator at its peak.”

“Under these circumstances, the power my digestive tract can unleash is likely far greater than the strength of my own hands.”

Reflecting on this, Zhang Yu suddenly realized that the digestive power bestowed by the University Sacred Body was quite well-suited for the Earth Devouring Divine Art.

The next moment, he had once again dedicated himself to cultivation.

**Earth Devouring Divine Art, Level 1**

Fu Ji surveyed the surroundings, musing, “This place is deserted, with plenty of blind spots. It’s quite suitable for setting up a ritual.”

“Ever since I advanced to a Level 2 Cthulhu, I’ve been confined to this Myriad Dharma University City. I haven’t had the chance to establish a new ritual. Perhaps this is an opportunity…”

After some deliberation, Fu Ji decided to observe the area further to ensure its safety before suggesting that Zhang Yu prepare for the ritual.

In the days that followed, Zhang Yu would come below the 100th floor to cultivate the Earth Devouring Divine Art whenever he wasn’t in class.

The Crippled Ox Sacrifice Technique and Primordial Nascent Breath Scripture were maintained around the clock, constantly enhancing his Dao Heart and Mana with the assistance of the University Sacred Body.

As for his performance in class and the basic data assessments, he subtly concealed his progress using the Anti-Detection Ritual, preventing his advancements from appearing too astonishing.

Outside the Law Body Rental Center…

Li Xiao, along with Gongshu Jin, Ying Xin, and others, emerged, chatting and laughing.

“Then I’ll be off.”

“Alright, see you tomorrow.”

“No problem, I can surely afford a few spirit coins.”

After joking around with his classmates, Li Xiao cheerfully headed towards the dormitories. Simultaneously, his Law Body displayed the current class ranking.

Seeing that he remained in 10th place with 295 points, the smile on his face deepened.

Looking down, he was somewhat surprised: “Zhang Yu moved up from 19th to 18th place? 272 points… is he finally improving?”

However, Li Xiao simply shook his head. Half of the three-month foundational course had already passed, and it was inevitable that the other party wouldn’t be able to catch up.

A few days later, Li Xiao opened the class rankings again in the early morning. He looked at his score of 296 points, still in 10th place, and then at Zhang Yu, who had risen to 16th place with 275 points, and his brow furrowed slightly.

“He’s gaining points so quickly?” Li Xiao thought to himself, “Looks like he’s stopped practicing those random foundational cultivation methods like before.”

If Zhang Yu had surpassed Li Xiao in one fell swoop, instantly skyrocketing in the rankings, Li Xiao might have given up on the competition.

But now, watching Zhang Yu climb up, one position at a time, day after day, Li Xiao only wanted to exert more effort, spend more spirit coins, and suppress Zhang Yu ruthlessly.

Just then, a message from Ying Xin popped up on his Law Body: *Are you going to the Divine Soul Cloud Sea with us today?*

Li Xiao immediately replied: “Yes! Let’s train for ten hours today.”

In the time that followed, Li Xiao cultivated even more diligently and assiduously. The balance in his account dwindled, the bills on the loan platform piled up, and his cultivation improved day by day.

And the first thing he did every morning was to get up and check his and Zhang Yu’s rankings.

**14th place, Zhang Yu, 279 points**

Li Xiao thought to himself, “How much money has this guy spent?”

**12th place, Zhang Yu, 284 points**

“He’s probably borrowing even more than me.”

**11th place, Zhang Yu, 296 points**

**10th place, Li Xiao, 301 points**

“There’s only one month left until the official start of school. I absolutely cannot lose here…”

Watching Zhang Yu gradually catch up to him these past few days, his overall score getting closer and closer, Li Xiao felt increasingly anxious.

“Only by getting into the construction site… only by getting into the construction site can I repay my loans!”

“The competition for the Immortal Path is about seizing opportunities! A single step behind means lagging behind in every step.”

“If I can’t get into the construction site first, the pressure from the loans alone will severely slow down my cultivation efficiency.”

“Zhang Yu… wants to compete in Immortal Path potential?”

“Then come on!”

“Teacher Tu will definitely take me to the construction site first!”

With that thought, a hint of ruthlessness flashed across Li Xiao’s face, and he opened the collateral function of the loan platform.

Several days later, Li Xiao opened the leaderboard again, updated in the early morning.

His eyes stared intently at the ranking above.

**9th place, Li Xiao, 308 points**

**8th place, Zhang Yu, 309 points**