Zhang Yu’s gaze swept over Yu Xinghan, focusing on the Dao seed within him. Since Yu Xinghan’s Three-Eyed Divine Ability had advanced to the second level, a new set of requirements had emerged for further upgrades. To ascend from the second to the third level, a cultivator needed to reach the pinnacle of the Foundation Establishment stage, with their spiritual power exceeding the thousand-level mark.

“Keep pushing, Xinghan,” Zhang Yu thought to himself. “If you don’t cultivate diligently, how am I supposed to learn more about the effects of the third level of the Three-Eyed Divine Ability? I’m quite eager to see what it entails.”

Though Zhang Yu wouldn’t directly provide spirit coins, he could still assist by offering Yu Xinghan a drink of his blood and infusing him with some spiritual power daily. He genuinely hoped that Yu Xinghan would mature into a formidable talent, capable of elevating his Three-Eyed Divine Ability to the third level at an early date.

Meanwhile, Yu Xinghan looked at Zhang Yu, a silent lament echoing in his heart. “This guy… I’m truly damn jealous!” He wished he could devour the entire bunker Zhang Yu had constructed in one massive gulp. However, the thought of attempting to digest such a feat left him feeling utterly disheartened.

“We were all struggling together initially. Now you’ve pulled ahead… Will our brotherhood eventually morph into a father-son dynamic?”

After Tu Lishan finished explaining the remarkable intricacies of Zhang Yu’s constructed bunker, he dismissed the examinees, advising them to return and slowly process the day’s revelations. However, Tu Lishan specifically asked Zhang Yu to remain behind, a smile gracing his lips. “Director Gao wishes to see you.”

Accompanying the appearance of a spiritual projection, a figure clad in an ancient-style Daoist robe, emblazoned with the four characters “Building World,” materialized before Zhang Yu. This figure, seemingly transported from an archaic realm, was none other than the esteemed Director Gao, a prominent figure within the Martial Faction.

Director Gao’s gaze fell upon Zhang Yu, and he offered a slight smile. “Your performance in this examination was exceptional. I’ve already reviewed your background scores. You have surpassed Ji Yuanshu and secured the top position in the Foundation Establishment class. Tonight’s ranking list will reflect this!”

Zhang Yu had known that his score in this final examination would undoubtedly exceed Ji Yuanshu’s. However, he hadn’t been entirely certain about his overall ranking. Hearing Director Gao’s revelation, a heavy weight lifted from his heart, replaced by a surge of joy. The past year and three months of struggle, effort, countless late nights, and diligent study flashed before his eyes, culminating in a feeling of profound relief.

“Finally achieved!” Zhang Yu sighed inwardly, then silently set a reminder on his spiritual device to screenshot the ranking list as soon as it was updated that evening.

Director Gao continued, “In this examination, you not only achieved an excellent score but also showcased the true essence of our Civil Engineering department. You utilized the most authentic and practical engineering prowess to decisively claim the first position.”

“This is commendable. I hope you continue to maintain this dedication throughout your university life.” Director Gao paused, a contemplative look in his eyes, before continuing, “You have consistently been obtaining discounted medicines from the College of Medicine, haven’t you?”

“I’ve already made arrangements for you. In the future, in addition to the medicines you previously obtained, you will also have access to the experimental medicines from their laboratory.”

Zhang Yu’s heart stirred. He was aware that the discounted medicines he had purchased from the College of Medicine—whether they were for daily replenishment of physical strength and energy or the potent, potential-boosting ‘tiger-wolf’ medicines—were all standard market items, readily available in external dispensaries. The College of Medicine simply offered him a discount. The so-called ‘laboratory medicines,’ however, were those that had not yet been officially listed for sale and were still housed within the College of Medicine’s laboratories.

Director Gao cautioned, “The laboratory medicines at the College of Medicine represent their cutting-edge technology. They possess many medicinal effects that regular medicines cannot achieve, and they can significantly aid your cultivation.”

“However, you must also be mindful that there are reasons why these experimental medicines haven’t left the laboratory.”

“Some of them have significant side effects. You must exercise caution and choose wisely.”

Zhang Yu clicked the medicine purchase URL provided by Director Gao, first filtering for medicines suitable for the Foundation Establishment stage. After all, the physical disparities between cultivators of different realms were vast, almost as if they were different life forms. Something considered a standard medicine for the Foundation Establishment stage could be fatal for a Qi Refining stage cultivator. And what was a great tonic for a Golden Core stage cultivator might be weaponized by someone in the Foundation Establishment stage. Thus, Zhang Yu understood the importance of first screening medicines by applicable realm.

The next moment, a plethora of experimental medicines suitable for the Foundation Establishment stage appeared before him.

* **Spirit Beast Serum:** Taking this serum offers a chance to awaken bloodline Dao techniques, but it may also lead to demon beast transformation, accompanied by issues like declining intelligence and cognitive disorders.
* **Out-of-Body Pill:** This pill gradually enables the mastery of Yin God projection, but it could also result in a separation of the human and divine, where the brain and Yin God become distinct entities, competing for control of the body.
* **Yin-Yang Self-Combination Injection:** Consistent injection for a month allows for the manifestation of both Yin and Yang, enabling self-dual cultivation and significantly increasing spiritual power refinement efficiency. However, it can easily cause metabolic imbalance, organ failure, and other side effects.

A quick glance at the list of medicines gave Zhang Yu a profound sense of the power of these so-called ‘laboratory medicines.’ Suppressing the curiosity and excitement in his heart, he temporarily closed the medicine list and continued to listen to Director Gao.

Director Gao continued, “Since you have achieved the first position in the Foundation Establishment class this time, you should also be eligible for a scholarship loan.”

“I checked, and at the end of last semester, your class advisor applied for a 1 spirit coin scholarship loan for you. This time, I have slightly increased the amount under my name. If you find it satisfactory, just sign it when you have the chance.”

Zhang Yu immediately received another electronic contract from the Ministry of Finance’s virtual child. He recalled that this virtual child was the Golden Core stage cultivator Tu Lishan had introduced him to at the Ministry of Finance, who seemed to be responsible for loan matters within the Civil Engineering department. Every student loan was issued by him.

Zhang Yu mused, “Although the Martial and Peace factions within the Civil Engineering department don’t get along, and the Peace faction is allied with the Ministry of Finance, surely not everyone in the Ministry of Finance is against the Civil Engineering department’s Martial faction? Perhaps there are also factions within the Ministry of Finance?”

Thinking of this, Zhang Yu smiled self-deprecatingly. “Which force doesn’t have internal factions? This is just common sense.”

He reviewed the contents of the student loan electronic contract. It was a total of 10 spirit coins with a monthly interest of 0.01 after the funds were disbursed, and the principal was due for repayment after ten years. Zhang Yu’s heart swelled with joy after reading it. “Unexpectedly, they’ve issued this kind of charitable low-interest loan again. This will push my savings past 50 spirit coins!”

As Zhang Yu readily signed the electronic contract, Director Gao continued, “At the end of last semester, I made an agreement with you. As long as you could achieve the first position in your freshman year, I would accept you as my nominal disciple.”

“Since you have achieved the first position today, I will honor the agreement and accept you as my nominal disciple.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu couldn’t help but think of Magnetic Pole True Monarch, who had already secretly accepted him as a disciple. However, at this moment, he couldn’t reveal this information and could only respectfully nod in agreement.

Director Gao continued, “Since you are my disciple, your previous dormitory is no longer suitable.”

“I have upgraded your living quarters. The room key has been sent to you. Please check it.”

Zhang Yu glanced at the room details, his heart once again filled with joy. “A 30-square-meter luxury dormitory!”

“Not only does it have a dedicated spiritual energy circuit that can adjust the gravity within the room, but the air circulation system offers dozens of medicinal scents to choose from…”

“The same floor also has public artifact crafting rooms and pill refining rooms available for use…”

As he read about the various facilities in the room, Zhang Yu reflected on how his living conditions improved with each rise in rank, experiencing both joy and a hint of melancholy.

“In university, indeed, scores and rankings dictate a student’s treatment!”

After sending the key to the luxury dormitory, Director Gao’s expression became slightly more serious as he addressed a matter of greater importance.

“Having secured the first position in your year, the most crucial matter is that you will be taught the first absolute of the Civil Engineering Seven Absolutes: The Profound Earth Suppressing Peak Seal!”

“You should be aware that all the various techniques, cultivation methods, and knowledge you learned in your freshman year primarily focused on small-scale construction methods.”

“However, the most profound, valuable, and lucrative methods within the Civil Engineering department focus on large-scale construction, which is what you will begin learning in your sophomore year!”

“And the Civil Engineering Seven Absolutes are the pinnacle of large-scale construction technology!”

Zhang Yu nodded slightly, recalling his first time working on a wild field construction site. At that time, the several wealthy senior Civil Engineering students Director Gao was nurturing were engaged in large-scale construction projects at the site, such as leveling mountains, reshaping terrain, and digging tunnels.

Director Gao explained, “The Profound Earth Suppressing Peak Seal is the foundation for all large-scale construction abilities. Only by establishing a solid foundation with this cultivation method can your future cultivation achieve twice the result with half the effort. In a couple of days, I will personally come to teach you the key points…”

“Furthermore, since you have become my nominal disciple, I can recommend you in the future, allowing you to qualify for the military civil engineering certificate examination!”

“If you can obtain the military certificate, you can then participate in the departmental examination of the Civil Engineering Seven Items. Once you gain the recognition of the seven professors, you will not only be granted the transmission of the Civil Engineering Seven Absolutes but also be able to purchase the Seven Absolutes Dharma Body!”

Zhang Yu’s eyes suddenly brightened. He couldn’t help but ask, “As long as I pass the Civil Engineering Seven Items examination, I won’t need to maintain the first position each year to directly learn the Civil Engineering Seven Absolutes?”

Director Gao smiled slightly. “The difficulty of the Civil Engineering Seven Items is extremely high. To pass any one of them, you would need to study until at least your senior year or even the fifth year to have a chance!”

“Moreover, the Civil Engineering Seven Absolutes are vast and profound. Any one of them requires at least a year to achieve a small level of mastery. What good would it do you to learn them early?”

Director Gao emphasized, “The key to the Civil Engineering Seven Items lies in the Seven Absolutes Dharma Body!”

“Each Dharma Body is matched with one of the Seven Absolutes, enabling you to unleash the cultivation method’s ultimate power!”

Zhang Yu nodded slightly. He was aware that many university students, to enhance the power of their expert-level cultivation methods, would implant matching Dharma Bodies to specifically elevate the might of particular techniques. The Civil Engineering Seven Absolutes and the Seven Absolutes Dharma Body evidently shared such a matching relationship, capable of elevating an originally expert-level cultivation method to a power level surpassing expert level, residing between the expert level and the military level.

Director Gao continued, “And if you truly have the opportunity in the future to be transmitted the Heaven and Earth Moving Mountain Divine Power, you can further utilize the Seven Absolutes Dharma Body to unleash this divine ability. This will allow you to erupt with absolute top-tier divine might, even allowing you to face off against the top students of the three major trump card professions with little fear of your opponent!”