The monitoring screen showed that Gongshu Jin and Zhang Yu had arrived at the 463rd floor of the Myriad Laws University City.

They entered the gravity simulation chamber, ready to begin the Strength Trial.

Similar to the Speed Trial, this trial also assessed the students’ physical performance after circulating their cultivation techniques.

The test was simple: endure the constantly increasing gravity within the simulation chamber.

While the content wasn’t complicated, Tu Lishan knew that the continuous increase in gravity would thoroughly assess the students’ physical capabilities.

“Because it’s a passive endurance test, it can push the body’s functions to their absolute limit,” Tu Lishan mused.

“Gongshu Jin currently possesses three Dharma Skeletons. He should have a considerable advantage in this trial.”

Inside the simulation chamber, Zhang Yu and Gongshu Jin felt the disturbance of the Earthly Fiend Gravity as the formation was activated.

Instantly, a faint mountain shadow materialized in the air, and the number “2x Gravity” appeared in their eye implants.

Looking at the mountain shadow, Zhang Yu felt as if the mountain was pressing down on him, making his entire body feel heavy.

However, having grown accustomed to the gravity training of the Nine Hells Mountain-Suppressing Belt, he temporarily deactivated the belt for the exam. This mere double gravity wasn’t even worth mentioning in Zhang Yu’s eyes.

Every ten seconds, Zhang Yu felt the gravity double.

Unless a student actively gave up or faced a life-threatening situation, the formation wouldn’t cease increasing the gravity.

After 100 seconds, the gravity on Zhang Yu had increased to twelve times normal.

Although he felt his internal organs sinking and his muscles and bones experiencing pressure, Zhang Yu didn’t rush to circulate his cultivation technique. He merely controlled his breathing, conserving his strength and Qi as much as possible.

Gongshu Jin, equally composed, stood still, enduring the pressure of twelve times gravity.

Just on the way to the simulation chamber, he had conveniently adjusted his Dharma Skeletons, swapping the stored technique for the Level 20 Body Protection Art – Armored Golden Body.

Another 120 seconds passed, and the gravity on Zhang Yu reached twenty-four times normal.

As he circulated his Qi, his muscles rippled as Zhang Yu activated the Warfiend Longevity Sacrifice Art, temporarily boosting his physical strength by 0.5 levels to resist the increasingly heavy gravity.

Thanks to the mitigation from his Earthwood Holy Body, coupled with the self-healing from Body Activation, this level of Warfiend Longevity Sacrifice Art was almost negligible for Zhang Yu.

At the same time, wisps of Martial Daoyin Qi burst forth from his body.

Upon reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, with the increase in physical strength, both Qi and Martial Daoyin Qi fused better with the body, enhancing physical performance. The Martial Daoyin Qi Zhang Yu activated was like a layer of armor supporting his body.

On the other side, Gongshu Jin first activated his Bloodboil Incineration Art. As Qi infused his bloodstream, his blood surged, greatly enhancing his physical functions.

Then, he called upon the Level 20 Body Protection Art, Armored Golden Body, from his spinal Dharma Skeleton.

Streams of Qi flowed through his body, and faint dark-golden traces appeared on Gongshu Jin’s skin. He seemed to be covered in a golden armor, greatly enhancing his physical strength.

Then, he, too, activated his Martial Daoyin Qi…

The spinal Dharma Skeleton itself provided Gongshu Jin with immense support.

Feeling his body remain as steady as Mount Tai under the pressure of twenty-four times gravity, Gongshu Jin glanced at Zhang Yu, whose face was flushed, and thought to himself, “He needs to use the Warfiend Longevity Sacrifice Art to struggle against twenty-four times gravity?”

“It seems he’s already near his limit.”

With this thought, Gongshu Jin continued to resist the increasing gravity.

As the gravity continued to increase, Zhang Yu allowed the terrifying gravity to squeeze and drag his flesh, internal organs, blood vessels, and nerves. He allowed various subtle injuries to occur within his body, no longer using Body Activation to heal them.

At the same time, the Warfiend Longevity Sacrifice Art gradually increased from 0.5 levels of physical strength to 1.2 levels.

This caused his body to suffer more damage, but it also made the effects of his Earthwood Holy Body stronger.

Not only was the second layer of Earthwood Holy Body reducing the cost to his lifespan, but the increased resistances from the first layer allowed him to better resist the increasingly terrifying gravity.

Since reinforcing himself with No. 20 Spirit Iron Secret Steel, Zhang Yu had felt the benefits of strengthened bones.

Stronger bones not only provided greater resistance to impact but also meant that his body could withstand more powerful forces.

His bones were like levers inside his body. The stronger and sturdier they were, the better they could support and amplify his power.

This was true for his own explosive power, and it was equally true when withstanding external pressure.

Just like now, when dozens of times gravity descended, Zhang Yu’s skeleton became heavier, but remained undamaged. Like steel bars in a building, they supported his body, preventing it from collapsing.

The flesh, enhanced by the Earthwood Holy Body, Warfiend Longevity Sacrifice Art, and Martial Daoyin Qi, was like layers of cement, both adhering to and supporting his skeleton.

Under the pressure of dozens of times gravity, Zhang Yu’s injuries worsened, but he could feel his body’s pressure resistance increasing, and his limits expanding.

Throughout this entire process, Zhang Yu looked strained from the outside.

His face was getting redder and redder, until every inch of his skin was as red as if it was about to bleed.

Blood also began to appear in the corners of his eyes, indicating internal bleeding caused by the pressure of gravity.

Many of the capillaries throughout his body had ruptured, and a large number of subcutaneous hemorrhages appeared on his skin in different patterns…

Gongshu Jin initially watched this scene with a condescending attitude, sighing at Zhang Yu’s desperate struggle.

“He’s almost done for, right?”

“Does he even have enough money for medical bills?”

When he saw Zhang Yu bleeding from all seven orifices, he thought the other party was being nonsensical.

“The path of Immortality isn’t just about risking your life.”

“If risking your life could win, then what would we be doing earning so much money?”

With the support of his Diamond Profound Creation Dharma Skeletons, the enhancement of a Level 20 technique, the effect of expensive medicines, and a strong physique built with a large amount of Spirit Coins… Gongshu Jin looked at Zhang Yu’s desperate struggle with a condescending gaze, as if watching a clown.

However, as Zhang Yu, covered in blood, endured 30 times gravity, 40 times gravity, and 50 times gravity… the emotions in his heart changed like a roller coaster, from sighing to mocking, to astonishment… finally turning into a hint of bewilderment.

“What’s going on?”

“How can he endure until now?”

“Is he crazy?”

“Why hasn’t he fallen yet?”

Until Gongshu Jin tasted blood in his mouth and felt internal bleeding surging through his organs, until he heard the crunching sound of his bones being overwhelmed…

Until he fell to the ground, ending the exam, and the added gravity disappeared from his body.

Until Gongshu Jin looked up and gazed at Zhang Yu, who was bathed in blood, but stood like a crimson giant, continuing to resist the terrifying 55 times gravity…

The disbelief and incomprehension in Gongshu Jin’s heart reached their limit.

He came to today’s exam with Spirit Coins in hand, with absolute confidence and strength, aiming to surpass Ji Yuanhshu.

But in this final examination, he was inexplicably… and absurdly, left far behind by a poor student from the first floor.

“60 times gravity!”

Gongshu Jin exclaimed inwardly, “How is this possible?!”

“Incredible.”

Tu Lishan repeatedly watched the recording of the final exam, still finding it unbelievable. “Final score… 64 times gravity.”

“Zhang Yu could actually endure to this extent?”

“This isn’t something that can be achieved by merely risking one’s life. It shows that the limits of his physical functions far exceed those of Gongshu Jin.”

“He obtained this level of body refinement in such a short period of time. Is it because of the wilderness training over the past three months?”

Tu Lishan sighed, “It seems he was right. His physique is indeed extraordinary, with a powerful recovery ability. This allows him to recover from the ravages of medicine time and time again, and force out the potential within his body.”

Director Gao nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his face. “This Zhang Yu is a genius, a genius who risks his life. He’s worth nurturing.”

“However, so-called individualized teaching means that his and Gongshu Jin’s cultivation methods are different.”

“Gongshu Jin has a lot of money and high Immortal potential. We’ll cultivate him with fees, and the more we cultivate him, the more profit we’ll make. In the future, he’ll be able to stand alone.”

“Although Zhang Yu requires investment, he mainly relies on risking his own life. The investment is small, the growth is fast, and the returns are high.”

Tu Lishan nodded slightly, thinking to himself, “Zhang Yu’s only regret is that his lifespan will be shorter, and his working years in the future will be less.”

Director Gao laughed heartily. “As expected, in an era of great change, dragons and snakes will always rise from the land.”

“A genius who risks his life and a genius who spends money are both excellent talents of our Earthwood Department.”

“Let geniuses compete with geniuses, let geniuses stimulate geniuses, compete with each other, and they will surely shine brightly in the future.”

With that, Director Gao waved his hand and said, “Have the back office calculate the scores quickly. I want to see what the latest ranking is.”

“Also, go ask… forget it, you buy some of Zhang Yu’s body samples.”

Director Gao intended to ask the professors of the Celestial Demonic University’s breeding department if there was a possibility of mass breeding Zhang Yu’s kind of physique.

Outside the examination hall, Zhang Yu checked his score through his Dharma Skeleton and found that the results had not yet been released.

“Sigh, I’ll have to continue to bear this 28th place ranking for now.”

After casually wiping off the blood on his body, just as Zhang Yu was about to leave, he suddenly heard Gongshu Jin’s voice from behind.

“Zhang Yu…” Gongshu Jin looked at Zhang Yu and said, “You actually surpassed me in three months?”

“What exactly did you do during these three months?”

“Did you win the lottery?”

“Or did you win by gambling?”

Looking at Gongshu Jin’s bloodshot eyes, Zhang Yu thought for a moment and said, “Eat your fill every day, insist on taking lifespan-reducing medicine every day, and don’t work overtime for more than 24 hours a day.”

“Stick to it for three months, and that’s it.”

Seeing that Zhang Yu was about to turn around and leave after speaking, Gongshu Jin shouted, “I haven’t finished talking to you yet! Where are you going?”

Zhang Yu waved his hand and said, “The exam is over. I plan to go to the construction site and work overtime to earn some bonus to reward myself.”

“Besides, what else can we do if the Earthwood Department doesn’t go to the construction site to work overtime?”