CHAPTER 655: CHAPTER 594: ARRIVAL AT THE FLOATING CONTINENT, KUANG TIANQING

Bai Zhenzhen: "I cultivate the Extreme Emotion Swordsmanship so that I won’t accidentally hurt Yu Zi in the future."

"The flying sword is too fierce; I’m afraid that when I meet him in the Top Ten Tournament, I might hurt him accidentally."

Bai Zhenzhen looked ahead: "This flying sword is quiet and peaceful, and I think it’s quite good."

The Seven Emotions Divine Monarch said coldly: "If you want it, just take it. Consider it a gift from me. You don’t need to return it in the future; I didn’t want it long ago anyway."

Upon hearing these words, Bai Zhenzhen was slightly stunned, feeling something in her heart.

"Was Master... just now... angry?"

...

While the scholars from various universities were all set to go, making the final preparations before the competition,

at Wanfa University.

Today was the day Zhang Yu was leaving University City, preparing to set off for the Top Ten Tournament’s venue.

At that moment, he was directing his assistants to transport equipment and materials.

Next to him, Liu Xiangqiao said in surprise, "Boss, are you taking everything over there?"

Zhang Yu nodded, saying as if it were a matter of course, "Bring along the equipment and materials I’ve listed down; I can continue with the artifact refining once we’re there."

He glanced at the Green Water Gold Crystal Armor on the laboratory table next to him.

This piece of armor was composed of countless metal shells imitating the scales of demon beasts, and at that moment, it was floating quietly in mid-air like a sheet of demon beast skin.

Although during this time Zhang Yu had been rushing against time, investing a large amount of spirit coins and all his effort, and even increasing the number of assistants in the laboratory to seven, time was ultimately still insufficient.

To this point, he had only managed to refine the Green Water Gold Crystal Armor to Level 10 standard.

"Just a little more, just a little more to reach Level 11."

"At the very least, I need to push the Green Water Gold Crystal Armor to the Foundation Establishment level."

For this reason, in addition to renting a flying boat like some others, Zhang Yu also rented the artifact refining laboratory’s equipment. He planned to move them onto the flying boat so that he could continue his artifact refining work once he arrived at the venue.

After all, the Top Ten Tournament is not something that can be completed in a day or two; it could take one or two months. Zhang Yu believed that during this period, there would be ample time for practicing and refining artifacts.

In fact, the ten members of the school team each had different needs and conditions, all traveling to the Top Ten Tournament’s venue using different means of transportation, and preparing their rest areas according to their own needs during the tournament.

Like Zhang Yu, to meet the conditions required for the experimental equipment, he rented a large flying boat this time, costing far more than a regular one.

Initially spending two hundred spirit coins for practicing Heaven and Earth Destruction’s Invisible Heart Soldiers, along with the investment in refining the Green Water Gold Crystal Armor, the increase in the number of assistants, and the expenses for renting the flying boat and experimental equipment in front of him—all these costs added up,

Zhang Yu’s savings plummeted; what was once a huge sum surpassing 700 spirit coins was now reduced to just over 150.

"Sigh, artifact refining is truly a bottomless pit for money."

However, Zhang Yu also understood it was because he had been fully dedicated to self-improvement during this period, leaving little time to earn money. Otherwise, his savings could have been more substantial.

It was at this time that several figures appeared before Zhang Yu.

"You all..."

Seeing Yu Xinghan, Le Mulan, Shi Huaiyu, Xiao Qingxuan, Shi Yunxiang, and Ying Xin in front of him, a hint of surprise appeared on Zhang Yu’s face.

"Weren’t you working overtime?"

Yu Xinghan smiled and said, "We discussed it and decided to come to see you off."

"Overtime can be worked anytime, anywhere."

"But a tournament of this scale might only come once in a lifetime."

Le Mulan said somewhat shyly, "Zhang Yu, I brought you some medicine."

She was worried that Zhang Yu might not care for the elixir she’d put her all into crafting.

Zhang Yu quickly accepted them, saying, "Thanks, they’re all very useful."

Shi Huaiyu said, "President Zhang, when you come back with a good ranking, we’ll have more work than we can handle in the company."

Shi Yunxiang said, "Be careful when encountering participants from Sky Demon University; you’ve been listed on an inevitable blacklist due to discrimination..."

Xiao Qingxuan: "I’ve already sent you some techniques regarding ’breakthroughs,’ but remember that the eras differ; just use them for reference, don’t just copy them..."

Ying Xin: Grandpa, you must remember to listen to the boss well, volunteer for tasks, the higher-ups notice everything, make sure to maintain a good impression with the boss...

Saying goodbye to his colleagues one by one and watching their departing backs, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "These guys... always fearing missing just a little overtime, yet they still came specially."

"Are they counting on me, their boss, to lead them to great heights in the future?"

As Zhang Yu boarded the flying boat, another figure appeared before him.

Zhang Yu’s expression tightened, "Teacher!"

Director Gao nodded at him and said, "Is everything ready?"

Zhang Yu nodded, "Everything is prepared."

Director Gao: "Do you know the assembly point? The range of this competition field is not small."

Zhang Yu said, "Don’t worry, teacher, An Zhen True Monarch gave me the navigation."

After a few words of advice, Director Gao leaned in close to him, avoiding the surrounding assistants, and asked softly, "Do you have enough money?"

Zhang Yu smiled and said, "Don’t worry, teacher, it’s enough."

Director Gao patted Zhang Yu on the shoulder and was about to leave, but then Zhang Yu suddenly said, "Teacher..."

Director Gao turned his head: "Hmm?"

Zhang Yu said, "In this top ten league competition, I will defeat my opponents with civil engineering skills, this time our Civil Engineering Department will shine."

Director Gao’s body shook slightly, and he said calmly, "Just play the competition well, use whatever works, don’t think about all that other stuff."

Watching the flying boat gradually become a small black dot in the distance, Director Gao thought to himself, "If he hadn’t switched departments..."

"Magnetic Pole?"

Director Gao glanced at the projection of the Magnetic Pole True Monarch beside him and said, "You’re already here, why not greet your student?"

Magnetic Pole True Monarch said indifferently, "When I arrived, you were having an intense conversation with him. Anyway, I can play with my student every day in the future, giving you a few minutes is no problem."

Director Gao opened his mouth, then finally snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Magnetic Pole True Monarch smiled and said, "Letting the Civil Engineering Department shine isn’t a bad thing, is it? It seems because of the transfer, this kid has always felt guilty towards you."

Director Gao paused his steps and continued, "If he hadn’t switched departments, maybe he would have truly been delayed."

"Zhang Yu needs a broader stage to have a higher income in the future, gain more wealth, and also earn more benefits for us."

"This is the best choice for both him and us."

...

Meanwhile.

Zhang Yu on the flying boat was watching University City gradually disappear from view.

In his eyes, a series of magic treasures connected to him appeared.

Aside from the Heavenly Sun Divine, 24 Taihao Sacred Law Flying Swords, and the Green Water Gold Crystal Armor.

There were also Taiyi Golden Liquid Pill, Earth Evil Bottle, Golden Silk Jade Pendant, Sun and Moon Sky-reaching Bracelet, and other magic treasures that he brought with him, all to give his all in this top ten league.

At the same time, Zhao Tianxing, Mo Tianyi, Che Yufei, Hu Yuntao, and the Ying Family Ancestor were also residing within various magic treasures, following Zhang Yu to the competition.

Zhao Tianxing was both excited and nervous: "I never imagined I could participate in the top ten leagues one day."

Mo Tianyi thought to himself, "Finally, I’ve gained a foothold on the second level, does this mean I’ve achieved my high school dream?"

Che Yufei: "Who knew on this boat besides Zhang Yu?"

Che Yufei sighed: "Shi Yunxiang, who survived, is still working overtime at the construction site, while I, who went bankrupt and died, can participate in the top ten leagues."

Hu Yuntao thought, "I wonder if the first level can see the news here."

Meanwhile, Zhang Yu had already entered the flying boat’s laboratory, continuing the crafting of the Green Water Gold Crystal Armor.

...

The flying boat flew for a full day and night before arriving at the competition site for the top ten leagues.

A giant floating island appeared before Zhang Yu, silently hovering in mid-air like a continent.

This floating continent had mountains and water, hills and mountain ranges, just like a complete miniature world.

Zhang Yu knew this was a venue jointly built by several universities specifically for this top ten league.

The floating continent was not only large enough, but also sturdy enough to withstand the full display of talents from various schools without fear of destruction or financial compensation claims.

After reviewing the map, Zhang Yu ordered the flying boat’s pilot to proceed to the meeting point given by An Zhen True Monarch.

It was located in the north of the floating continent, and from afar, Zhang Yu could see a mountain peak piercing the sky like a sharp sword, with various flying boats and palaces floating around it, transmitting spirit realm information from schools, teachers, and students—all clearly participants in the competition.

However, at this moment, Zhang Yu felt two astonishing bursts of mana recklessly released from afar.

He leapt into the air, activated the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain Shifting Divine Power, and rushed over, only to find two groups of people faintly confronting each other.

On one side, led by Tao Qiankun, were students from Wanfa, Vajra, Heavenly Sword, and other universities, with Bai Zhenzhen also among them.

On the other side, led by a woman, were contestants from Heavenly Demon, Netherworld, Bone, and other universities.

When Zhang Yu looked at the leading woman, he was slightly stunned: "The strongest from Heavenly Demon, who should match Tao Qiankun, should be Kuang Tianqing? This woman is..."

In the next moment, the spirit realm information from the woman made Zhang Yu react: "This woman is Kuang Tianqing?"

Tao Qiankun looked at the woman in front of him, seemingly asking Zhang Yu’s question, "Kuang Tianqing, have you taken the Dual Cultivation Path?"

Kuang Tianqing sneered and said indifferently, "I just wanted to advance further, so I went to Hehuan University for extra lessons from eight Divine Monarchs of the four major colleges, gaining the essence of the Divine Monarchs’ legacy."

Facing the stunned and envious gazes of these university students, she suddenly laughed and then said loftily, "Immortal scum, would you like to cultivate with me?"

"If you’re willing to surrender and give up your qualification to compete, I wouldn’t mind accompanying you in a session."

With a peal of laughter, many students present felt their mind stir, an irresistible urge bubbling up inside them.