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Chapter 138 - 138 113 Breakthrough Before the Competition Sky Column

138: Chapter 113: Breakthrough Before the Competition, Sky Column 138: Chapter 113: Breakthrough Before the Competition, Sky Column With a gurgling sound, Zhang Yu poured a large barrel of synthetic food into his mouth, swallowing it all in one go, accompanied by a series of gulps.

Immediately after, he slightly circulated the Red Marrow Primordial Qi, accelerating the digestion of the food with the writhing of his internal organs, before taking another barrel of synthetic food brought by Bai Zhenzhen.

After the previous bout of overwhelming sprinting and physical exhaustion, Zhang Yu felt as if his whole body was ravenous, especially his heart, which seemed to cry out for food incessantly.

Bai Zhenzhen was busy running back and forth, continuously bringing barrels of synthetic food to him.

Compared to pre-cooked meals, synthetic food didn’t taste as good, but was easier to digest and more suitable for Zhang Yu’s current condition.

And to ensure optimal digestion and avoid wasting the slightest bit of physical strength and nutrition, the synthetic food Bai Zhenzhen brought didn’t have any flavoring additives, merely pure nutrition poured into Zhang Yu’s body, much like refueling.

Even though it tasted disgusting and unpleasant, for the sake of the following competition, Zhang Yu closed his eyes and forced himself to fill his stomach with it.

Besides Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, there were also many other students from various schools coming to the self-service dining area to eat.

Some were ordinary high school students who had been eliminated and just came for a meal.

Others, like those from Red Tower High School, had large bodies and astonishing appetites.

However, wealthy students like Yu Xinghan, Song Halong, and Le Mulan were eating their own brought food and didn’t join these students for a meal.

Hu Yuntao was devouring the synthetic food in front of him in large mouthfuls.

Meanwhile, Xiong Wenwu was like a storm, gulping down barrel after barrel of synthetic food.

Seeing Xiong Wenwu’s eating manner, Hu Yuntao couldn’t help but feel admiration in his heart: “Big brother underwent taste removal surgery early on to not let food affect his cultivation.

Who else has such determination?”

Xiong Wenwu glanced at Hu Yuntao and said, “The previous two rounds weren’t our strong suit, falling behind slightly doesn’t matter.”

“But in the next strength challenge, we must let everyone know that Red Tower is the strongest.”

Hu Yuntao nodded fiercely: “Big brother, I understand, even if the next challenge breaks my hands and legs, I will definitely hold on to the end.”

Meanwhile, while Zhang Yu was voraciously eating, two figures suddenly appeared before him.

They were the Vice President of the Student Council of Songyang High School, Zhou Chechen, and the Head of the Sports Department, Lanling.

Zhang Yu glanced at the name tags on their chests, wondering what connections these guys had with Purple Cloud High School to be able to come to the competitors’ self-service dining area.

Zhou Chechen coldly looked at Zhang Yu in front of him, recalling the recent communications with the Purple Cloud side.

He thought to himself: “Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen most likely accepted the technical modification from Bai Long High School through the connection with Zhang Pianpian.”

“If Bai Long secretly does this and later announces that Bai Zhenzhen and Zhang Yu also received the latest body refining technology modifications from Immortal Rhythm Group, the contestants under their name scoring more than Purple Cloud or Red Tower would make them the biggest winners of promoting the new body refining technology this time.”

Recalling the transaction between the Purple Cloud side and his own side, Zhou Chechen said lightly: “No need to be so active in this round, just participate casually.”

Zhang Yu frowned, not responding, continuing to eat.

And Zhou Chechen didn’t seem to care whether Zhang Yu answered, saying blandly: “Your collusion with Bai Long High School has been detected by other companies.”

“If you want to continue standing out, thinking Zhang Pianpian will give you more food, you should consider how other companies will deal with you.

Will the people behind you protect you?”

“Don’t end up being sold and counting money for others.”

After saying this, Zhou Chechen left with Lanling.

On the way out, Lanling asked, puzzled: “Is this enough?

Shouldn’t we threaten him a little?

With Purple Cloud backing us now, we don’t need to worry about Zhang Pianpian, right?”

Zhou Chechen glanced at Lanling helplessly, thinking this guy really trained his brain into muscle, proving that body refining shouldn’t pursue extreme results.

After some thought, Zhou Chechen explained: “This arena is a place where Red Tower Pasture, Purple Cloud Pharmaceutical, and Immortal Rhythm Group are competing behind the scenes.”

“If you’re so desperate…

aren’t you afraid of being crushed by the aftermath of these three giants clashing?”

Seeing Lanling in contemplation, Zhou Chechen elaborated: “Just slightly gesture to Zhang Yu, having made this move is enough, don’t exert too much…

or risk getting reversed by Zhang Pianpian or even targeted by the Immortal Rhythm Group.”

“Our ability to trade with Purple Cloud is ultimately reliant on having enough resources ourselves, and Songyang High School’s transplant technology is something Purple Cloud desires.”

“So we don’t need to be like Zhang Yu, who has nothing to lose, everything has to be fought bare-chested.”

“What’s the point of him struggling for a moment of glory if he ultimately can’t get into the Top Ten, ending up as a lapdog, surely being targeted by a company, and finally being sold by Zhang Pianpian at a good price.”

Thinking of Zhang Yu’s recent appearance, Zhou Chechen continued: “Besides, looking at his weak state, he likely took some potent drug in the last round to catch up with Yu Xinghan, potentially damaging his potential or harming his body…”

“And after our recent pressure on him, he would certainly be mentally affected.”

“The next strength challenge, dominated by Bai Long and Red Tower, with physical and mental issues, his final scores would undoubtedly be unfavorable.”

“In this way, we followed Purple Cloud’s request in warning Zhang Yu, and with Zhang Yu indeed not achieving good results, it’s sufficient as an explanation to Le Jingchen…”

Lanling nodded repeatedly, feeling that Zhou Chechen, worthy of being the Vice President of the Student Council, thought things through far more than himself, the Head of the Sports Department.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yu, while eating, watched Zhou Chechen and Lanling leave, thinking to himself: “What did those two guys just say?”

However, upon hearing the word company, Zhang Yu suddenly felt a sense of caution arise in his heart.

So, after some consideration, he called Zhang Pianpian to inform her about the current competition situation.

And then asked: “If I win against Yu Xinghan in the next round, won’t any company target me?”

Zhang Pianpian chuckled and asked: “Can you win?”

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yu confidently nodded: “I’m sure.”

Zhang Pianpian: “Then go win.”

“If you can take first place, I’ll negotiate with Bai Long for you.”

“You just need to admit that you used Immortal Rhythm Group’s technology to enhance your body refining ability, and then just wait to get paid.”

Hearing Zhang Pianpian’s response, especially the final mention of money, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen immediately felt excited.

After hanging up, the two devoured the food like a storm, filling their bellies until they were bloated.

Patted his belly, Zhang Yu exhaled: “I’m full, next is digestion, then promoting body growth and recovery, thoroughly breaking through…”

At this moment, looking at the scars on Bai Zhenzhen in front of him, Zhang Yu recalled the abnormality on her body after the recent sprint.

Zhang Yu suddenly said: “Azhen, once we win the championship, I’ll pay for removing those scars.”

Bai Zhenzhen: “You promised!

You’ll treat at the hospital then!”

Hospital treating is a social activity only for very close friends or family in Kunxu.

Zhang Yu nodded: “Don’t worry, when have I ever deceived you?”

Bai Zhenzhen: “You damn…”

Next, the two came to a more secluded restroom.

Bai Zhenzhen hugged Zhang Yu from behind, whispering: “Yu, take the True Spirit Root.”

Zhang Yu was slightly taken aback and asked: “Azhen, what about you?”

Bai Zhenzhen smiled: “I can’t break through in an hour and a half, just need to digest food and recover some strength, no need for the True Spirit Root.”

“But you, remember to treat me at the hospital after you win.”

As the familiar spirit root entered his body, Zhang Yu took a deep breath, nodded, and walked into the restroom.

Then he took out a Primordial Pill from his medicine box, which he had prepared earlier.

“Originally thought I wouldn’t need to train today, wouldn’t have to use it.”

“But luckily I brought it along.”

Considering how expensive Primordial Pills are, Zhang Yu usually keeps them in his backpack.

In the next moment, Zhang Yu gulped down the Primordial Pill.

Along with the surging drug power, spirit machine also poured in, Zhang Yu had already started fully operating the Red Marrow Primordial Qi.

The muscles tightened, absorbing the rampant drug power and spirit machine within his body.

Meanwhile, his heart, which was drained during the previous sprint, acted like a black hole, absorbing the nutrients and drug power he consumed, as well as the spirit machine brought by the spirit root.

His internal organs acted like a stone mill, thoroughly breaking down the synthetic food he just swallowed, transforming it into warm streams that flowed into Zhang Yu’s blood vessels, replenishing his entire body.

Through long-term practice, the True Spirit Root within his body had already become accustomed to cultivating Red Marrow Primordial Qi in Zhang Yu.

At the moment, even streams of spirit machine were being infused into his organs, mixing with the warm streams, accelerating Zhang Yu’s digestion and absorption.

The largest stream naturally surged towards Zhang Yu’s heart, promoting growth and strength with every passing second.

With this constant source of supply, Zhang Yu’s originally pale complexion gradually turned rosy, his breathing and heartbeat grew stronger and more powerful.

Especially with the circulation of Red Marrow Primordial Qi, Zhang Yu’s heartbeat sounded like a large drum, with booms echoing in the restroom.

Outside the restroom, Bai Zhenzhen guarded the door, preventing others from intruding, so as not to disturb Zhang Yu or witness his practice.

Lian Tianji, who came to find Zhang Yu for a chat, couldn’t resist his curiosity and asked: “Is Zhang Yu practicing inside…?”

Bai Zhenzhen nodded and said: “The restroom is quieter, allowing him to focus on cultivation and rest.”

Lian Tianji took a thoughtful look towards the restroom and casually chatted with Bai Zhenzhen before leaving.

As an hour and a half passed, Bai Zhenzhen, standing outside the restroom, listened to the sounds within, feeling Zhang Yu’s increasingly powerful heartbeat, her confidence gradually built up.

“When Yu Zi takes first place, must borrow money heavily from him.”

Soon enough, the hour and a half were over, and the final strength challenge of the athletic competition, worth a full 150 points, officially began.

At the center of the arena, a two-meter-high platform rose, followed by a giant pillar descending from the ceiling of the gymnasium.

The giant pillar, silvery black all over, was covered in dense runes, its material unknown, approximately five meters in diameter.

The pillar descended from the sky, extending from the ceiling all the way down, eventually stopping three meters above the platform.

This was the final challenge’s Sky Column.

The column could exert a force of at least a thousand kilograms and up to one hundred thousand kilograms, accurately testing the strength limits of Qi Cultivation Stage practitioners.

Various contestants in this round would take turns ascending the stage to lift this Sky Column.