After briefly explaining the ‘Seven Wonders of Civil Engineering’ and the ‘Seven Wonder Dharma Skeletons’ to Zhang Yu, Director Gao said no more. From his perspective, these matters were still too distant for Zhang Yu; his casual mention at that moment was merely to plant a seed in the young man’s mind.

Whether Zhang Yu would obtain a military certificate or master the Seven Wonders of Civil Engineering in the future remained uncertain. Even Director Gao himself couldn’t say for sure.

“Once I transmit the ‘Profound Yellow Mountain-Suppressing Seal’ to you, feel free to ask me any questions,” Director Gao stated. “If you continue to rank first in your second and third years and master three of the Civil Engineering Wonders, I will promote you from a registered disciple to a direct disciple.”

Tu Lishan, standing nearby, felt a stir in his heart, secretly thinking that Director Gao clearly held Zhang Yu in extremely high regard to make such a statement.

Zhang Yu, on the other hand, once again thought of True Lord Magnetic Pole, feeling a secret annoyance. “If that’s the case, by the time I’m in my third year, won’t two people want to take me as a disciple?” he pondered. “And considering Director Gao’s attitude today…”

Under these circumstances, Zhang Yu felt the resistance to him changing majors seemed to be growing.

After Director Gao had finished explaining everything, he wasted no more words. His figure flickered, and his spiritual projection swiftly vanished.

Tu Lishan looked at Zhang Yu and, with a benevolent smile, said, “Since Master Gao has taken you as a disciple, we are now fellow disciples. I’ll call you Junior Brother Zhang from now on.”

Zhang Yu quickly replied, “Senior Brother Tu, thank you for always looking out for me.”

“Haha, it’s nothing at all,” Tu Lishan said. “I didn’t prepare anything today, but I’ll send you a gift in a few days; I guarantee you’ll be satisfied.”

As they talked, the two walked outside. Tu Lishan was keen to invest in their relationship, and Zhang Yu deliberately sought to foster a good one. Since both also belonged to the ‘War Faction’ within the Civil Engineering Department, they quickly found themselves in a pleasant conversation.

Zhang Yu also took the opportunity to ask, “What’s the relationship like between our Civil Engineering Department and the Artifact Forging Department?”

Tu Lishan explained in an easy-to-understand manner, “The three ace majors are all-encompassing, spanning multiple industries. But if you had to represent them with one word,” he continued, “then the Finance Department would be ‘Capital,’ the Artifact Forging Department would be ‘Technology,’ and the Dao Arts Department would be ‘Energy.’ Of course, this isn’t to say that the three majors are limited to capital, technology, and energy, respectively. For example, the Artifact Forging Department definitely needs support from capital and energy, and the Finance Department certainly controls a lot of technology and energy. It’s just that these three words truly represent the characteristics and pursuits of the three majors…”

As Tu Lishan slowly explained, Zhang Yu suddenly gained a deeper understanding of the three ace majors.

Tu Lishan continued, “Among the three majors, the relationship between Finance, Artifact Forging, and our Civil Engineering is very good. However, Finance has a better relationship with the ‘Peace Faction,’ while Artifact Forging has a better relationship with our ‘War Faction.'”

Zhang Yu asked again, “Does the Artifact Forging Department also believe that the university war will definitely escalate?”

“They don’t just believe it,” Tu Lishan said with a wry smile. “If it weren’t for someone holding them back, that bunch of warmongers from the Artifact Forging Department would probably have entered the fray years ago. They are eager to sell their magical artifacts and Dharma skeletons to all of Kunxu.”

Zhang Yu’s eyes flickered, and he asked again, “I heard there’s a very powerful True Lord Magnetic Pole in the Artifact Forging Department. What’s his relationship with my Master?”

“True Lord Magnetic Pole?” Tu Lishan repeated. “He and Master Gao have been friends for many years; they knew each other even before they began teaching at Myriad Law University.”

Meanwhile, in the spiritual network:

Director Gao sent a message to True Lord Magnetic Pole: “I took in a promising first-year student today.”
Director Gao: “Civil Engineering Department, First-Year Foundation Establishment Class, Grade Ranking. [Image file]”
Director Gao: “It’s this Zhang Yu, the one who ranked first.”
Director Gao: “He won fair and square, relying on his solid civil engineering skills to defeat that old Lin’s direct disciple.”
Director Gao: “Old Lin. [Video file]”
Director Gao: “Look how furious he was. I refuted him until he was speechless, and he eventually fled in dismay.”

True Lord Magnetic Pole: “You’re so impressive.”

Director Gao couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow at the reply; he just felt that something wasn’t quite right.

True Lord Magnetic Pole: “So, you took in this Zhang Yu?”

Director Gao: “Yes, I’ve taken him as a registered disciple. If everything goes well in the next two years, I plan to accept him as a direct disciple.”

True Lord Magnetic Pole: “Congratulations on getting such an excellent disciple.”
True Lord Magnetic Pole: “I’m very envious of you; such a talented student is hard to find.”

Director Gao’s brow furrowed again. He kept feeling that the other party had a hidden meaning in their words, but he couldn’t find any fault.

True Lord Magnetic Pole: “Speaking of which, I’ve also recently taken on a disciple.”

Director Gao asked curiously, “Oh? Who is it?”

True Lord Magnetic Pole: “Someone who came through the back door; not worth mentioning.”
True Lord Magnetic Pole: “If he makes something of himself later, I’ll introduce him to you then.”

On the Prime Magnetic Pathway.

Zhang Yu walked briskly back to his dormitory. At the same time, he sent a message in the dorm group chat, notifying his roommates to prepare to move to a luxurious large dormitory.

“Finally, a milestone achieved,” Zhang Yu thought to himself. “Next up are the Civil Engineering competition, second-year civil engineering courses, and…”

He thought of the Artifact Forging Department’s courses. After all, according to True Lord Magnetic Pole’s requirements, he had to master the Artifact Forging Department’s courses from his first to third years and pass the exams. Now that his first-year final exams were over, Zhang Yu was, theoretically speaking, already a prospective second-year student.

“I need to start thinking about studying the Artifact Forging Department’s courses too.”

“Oh, and the spirit coins…”

Zhang Yu checked his savings. With the 10 spirit coin student loan arriving, his balance had risen to a full 56 spirit coins.

“This is finally enough to activate my sister’s Dao Seed.”

“But it costs 50 spirit coins.”

Thinking about the spirit coins he had painstakingly saved and how they would suddenly be reduced to only 6, Zhang Yu felt a pang of heartache.

The Civil Engineering competition, second-year courses, Artifact Forging courses, and an always-dwindling bank account… As he thought about it, the feeling of relief Zhang Yu had after securing first place in the Foundation Establishment Class gradually disappeared. He only felt that there seemed to be even more to do once his second year began.

Just then, a slight flicker appeared in Zhang Yu’s spiritual eye; someone in the competition team’s group chat had sent a message.

Ma Xuan: “Ji Yuanxu, are you done with your exams? How did they go?”
Ji Yuanxu: “Not bad.”
Ma Xuan: “Then let’s schedule training for tomorrow.”

The other members of the competition team also chimed in, discussing training matters with Ji Yuanxu. As for Zhang Yu, the substitute member, he seemed to be transparent; no one in the chat acknowledged him.

Ji Yuanxu looked at the messages in the chat with an incredibly grim expression. He politely responded while desperately trying to suppress the fluctuations of his luck. After checking the results of the last exam, he knew he might not be able to hold onto first place. But whether it was his financial standing or his luck, he absolutely couldn’t give up until the very last moment. Simply because once he admitted defeat, the luck he had accumulated would immediately begin to backfire on him. So, as long as there was a sliver of a chance, he would not admit defeat to anyone before the rankings were updated tonight. And when facing questions from others, he would only say that his exams went well. Just as calm and composed as he had been countless times when securing first place in the past, he always appeared as steady as a mountain. But while he could present this outward appearance, inwardly… Ji Yuanxu could not deceive himself.

As time passed, Ji Yuanxu grew increasingly nervous. He refreshed the leaderboard again and again, both eager to know the results and yet somewhat afraid to know them.

Myriad Law University City.
Inside the construction site on the 667th floor.

Zhang Yu, who was working, saw a flash in his vision and noticed someone had sent a message.

Ying Xin: “Senior Brother, congratulations! [Fireworks][Fireworks][Fireworks]”

Zhang Yu was slightly taken aback. “What did you call me?” he responded.

Ying Xin: “You’re now first in overall score for the Foundation Establishment Class and Director Gao’s registered disciple, so you’re definitely our Senior Brother of the Foundation Establishment Class! Senior Brother, I heard you moved into a luxurious 30-square-meter dormitory? Could you tell me your room number? I have a congratulatory gift for you.”

Zhang Yu’s heart stirred, and he immediately understood that “Senior Brother” from the other party was a flattering nickname. He looked at the alarm that was ringing continuously, knowing that the rankings must have been updated. He immediately clicked to open it.

First Place: Zhang Yu, Overall Score 2553
Second Place: Ji Yuanxu, Overall Score 2551
Third Place: Gongshu Jin, Overall Score 2499
Fourth Place: Ying Xin, Overall Score 2488
Fifth Place: Yu Xinghan, Overall Score 2475

Although he had already received inside information, looking at the names and scores on the ranking at this moment, Zhang Yu still couldn’t help but smile.

Seeing the message from Ying Xin, he replied with his new dormitory address, then asked, “What are you going to send?”

Ying Xin: “It’s my family’s ancestral ashes. I noticed, Senior Brother, that you didn’t perform ‘living pile’ rituals or blood sacrifices during your exams, so you must be lacking materials in that regard, right? My family’s ancestral ashes are especially useful. Just sprinkle a handful when working on a project, and the building’s strength will definitely increase by a few points.”

Looking at the message from Ying Xin, Zhang Yu replied with a strange expression, “Isn’t that a bit too forward? Do you have enough for yourself? Maybe don’t bother.”

Ying Xin: “What’s presumptuous about this? If ashes aren’t used, should they be buried and wasted? My ancestors would jump out of their graves and curse me for being unfilial if they knew. And don’t worry, you only need a little each time; it’s very durable. As long as the ashes used up by the time I die are less than what my own body produces, it’s fine. There will only be more with each generation. Senior Brother, if you don’t accept it, do you still have something against me?”

Under Ying Xin’s persistence, Zhang Yu finally agreed to accept the gift.

Just as Zhang Yu was talking with Ying Xin, more people sent messages.

Gongshu Jin: “Congratulations.”

After waiting for a long time and finding that Zhang Yu hadn’t responded, Gongshu Jin sent another red packet.

Gongshu Jin: “0.01 spirit coins.”

After the 0.01 spirit coins were instantly claimed, Zhang Yu replied, “Sorry, I was busy just now and didn’t see it.”

Gongshu Jin: “Understood, understood. [Praying hands emoji] I just think you’re particularly amazing, Zhang Yu, and wanted to congratulate you. Next time you have time, let’s go test out Dharma skeletons together.”

Zhang Yu: “No problem.”

Zhang Yu casually replied to Gongshu Jin’s message and immediately shifted his attention to another chat window. It was a congratulatory message from Ye Xingli of the Artifact Forging Department. Although many months had passed, Zhang Yu still remembered the lavish generosity of this Senior Sister from the Artifact Forging Department when she treated them to a buffet. Her figure, as if draped in the Milky Way, flashed through his mind.

Ye Xingli: “Hehe, here in the Artifact Forging Department, my Master has already told me about you.”

Zhang Yu: “Senior Sister, who is your Master?”

Ye Xingli: “True Lord Magnetic Pole.”