You dare to cultivate without money?!
Chapter 365: 314: Let the Proud Confront the Proud

Chapter 365: Chapter 314: Let the Proud Confront the Proud

In the surveillance footage, Gongshu Jin and Zhang Yu had already arrived at the 463rd level of Wanfa University City.

The two entered the gravity simulation room, ready to begin the examination of the force section.

Similar to the speed section from earlier, this section also tests the physical performance of students after running their cultivation techniques.

The examination content is simple: to persist under the continuously increasing gravity multiples in the simulation room.

Though not complicated in content, Tu Lishan knew that the continuous increase in gravity multiples could comprehensively assess the students’ physical functions.

“Because it is passive endurance, it can test the body’s capabilities to the extreme.”

“Gongshu Jin now has three magic remains on him, and he should have an advantage in this section.”

…

Inside the simulation room.

Accompanied by a disturbance of the Earth Evil Gravity, Zhang Yu and Gongshu Jin both sensed that the array in the simulation room had started.

Next moment, with a phantom of a mountain floating in the air, both of them saw the words indicating 2 times gravity in their eyes.

Looking at the shadow of the mountain, Zhang Yu felt as if the mountain was pressing on him, causing a feeling of heaviness all over.

But long accustomed to the gravity training of the Nine Prisons Suppressing Mountain Belt, and temporarily turning off the belt for the exam, this mere 2 times gravity was hardly a concern for Zhang Yu.

Every 10 seconds, Zhang Yu could feel the gravity increasing by an additional fold.

As long as students did not voluntarily surrender and there was no life-threatening danger, the array would not stop enhancing the gravity.

After 100 seconds, the gravity on Zhang Yu had increased to 12 times.

Although he felt his internal organs sinking steadily, and strains from muscles and bones, Zhang Yu did not rush to run cultivation techniques, only controlled his breathing to conserve energy and mana.

On the side, Gongshu Jin stood calmly, feeling the pressure of 12 times gravity squeezing his body.

Just on the way to the simulation room, he had adjusted his magic remains, swapping the stored cultivation technique for a Level 20 body-protection technique—the Armor Golden Body.

Another 120 seconds passed, now the gravity on Zhang Yu had reached 24 times.

With the circulation of mana, his muscles fluctuated, and Zhang Yu had already activated the War Demon Falling Life Technique, temporarily boosting his physical strength by 0.5 level to continue resisting the increasingly heavy gravity.

Anyway, with the reduction from the Sacred Body of the Civil Engineering Department and the self-healing of body activation, for Zhang Yu, using the War Demon Falling Life Technique at this level was almost non-burdensome.

Simultaneously, strands of Martial Arts Gang Qi erupted from within him.

Having reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, with the enhancement of the body’s strength, whether mana or Martial Arts Gang Qi, they increasingly integrated with the flesh, better enhancing physical performance, much like the Martial Arts Gang Qi Zhang Yu had sparked, akin to armor supporting his body.

On the other side, Gongshu Jin first operated his Blood Boiling Body Burning Technique, with mana pouring into his bloodstream, his entire being was ablaze with qi and blood, greatly enhancing his physical capabilities.

Then he deployed the Level 20 body-protection technique Armor Golden Body from the spinal magic remains.

Threads of mana flowed throughout his body, visible on his surface were traces of dark golden lines, the whole person appeared armored with golden metal, vastly increasing the strength of his body.

Similarly, the activation of Martial Arts Gang Qi…

As for the spinal magic remains itself, it provided Gongshu Jin mighty support.

Feeling his body steadfast even under the pressure of 24 times gravity, Gongshu Jin glanced again at the flushed Zhang Yu beside him, thinking inwardly, “Facing 24 times gravity, he has to use the War Demon Falling Life Technique desperately?”

“Seems he is nearing his limit.”

With casual thoughts fleeting, Gongshu Jin continued resisting the gravity’s increase.

On Zhang Yu’s side, as gravity continued to multiple fold, he began to let his flesh, organs, blood vessels, and nerves be squeezed and dragged by the terrifying gravity, allowing subtle injuries internally without body activation healing.

Meanwhile, the War Demon Falling Life Technique gradually increased his physical strength from 0.5 level to 1.2 level.

This incurred more damage yet also enhanced the effect of his Sacred Body of the Civil Engineering Department.

Not only the anti-reduction longevity of the second layer of the Sacred Body of the Civil Engineering Department but also the resistance growth of the first layer, allowing him to better counter the ever-horrifying gravity.

Since augmenting himself with Level 20 spirit coins, Zhang Yu felt the benefits of reinforced bones.

Stronger bones not only provided greater impact resistance but also meant his body could withstand even greater force.

Bones were like levers within his body; the stronger and sturdier they were, the better they could support and amplify his strength.

Be it for his own explosive force or when bearing external pressure.

At this moment, with dozens of times gravity pressing down, Zhang Yu’s skeleton, though heavier, remained unharmed, like the load-bearing steel bars within a skyscraper, supporting his body upright and unyielding.

Strengthened by the Sacred Body of the Civil Engineering Department, War Demon Falling Life Technique, and Martial Arts Gang Qi, his flesh was like layers of cement, both adhering to and supporting his skeleton.

Under dozens of times gravity, Zhang Yu’s injuries worsened, yet he felt his body’s pressure resistance growing stronger, extending his limits further.

Throughout this process, Zhang Yu’s exterior appearance seemed incredibly strained.

His complexion became increasingly red, inch by inch of skin reddened as if it were about to bleed.

Blood traces appeared at the corners of his eyes, evidently under the gravity’s squeeze causing internal bleeding.

Capillaries throughout his body ruptured in many areas, leading to extensive subcutaneous bleeding on the surface.

Watching this unfold, Gongshu Jin initially could only loftily marvel at Zhang Yu’s desperation.

“Is he about to falter?”

“Will his medical expenses really be enough?”

When Zhang Yu was bleeding from all seven orifices, he already thought the other party was a bit senseless.

“The Immortal Path isn’t just about risking your life.”

“If risking your life could win, then why do we earn so much money?”

Supported by the Magic Remains of the Vajra Mystical Creation, empowered by Level 20 cultivation techniques, aided by expensive drugs, and having a strong physique built by a large amount of spirit coins… Gongshu Jin looked at Zhang Yu’s desperate efforts with an attitude of looking down, as if watching a clown.

However, when Zhang Yu endured with his whole body covered in blood through 30 times gravity, 40 times gravity, 50 times gravity… his emotional rollercoaster shifted from admiration, ridicule, and amazement… finally turning into a trace of confusion.

“What’s going on?”

“How can he last until now?”

“Is he crazy?”

“Why hasn’t he fallen yet?”

Until the smell of blood came from Gongshu Jin’s mouth and nose, until he felt the internal bleeding churning in his organs, feeling the creaking and strain of his bones…

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

Until Gongshu Jin raised his head and looked up to see Zhang Yu, bathed in blood like a towering crimson giant, continuing to fight against that terrifying 55 times gravity…

At this moment, the incredulity and incomprehension in Gongshu Jin’s heart had reached the limit.

He came to the exam today with spirit coins in his hand, with unrivaled confidence, absolute strength, aiming to surpass Ji Yuanshu.

But at this final test venue, inexplicably and senselessly… he was left far behind by a poor person from the first layer.

60 times gravity!

Gongshu Jin’s heart exclaimed: “How is it possible?!”

…

“Incredible.”

Tu Lishan repeatedly watched the final test route, still feeling incredible: “The final score… 64 times gravity.”

“Zhang Yu can actually endure to this extent?”

“This isn’t something that can be achieved by simply risking life, it shows that his physical limit has far exceeded Gongshu Jin’s.”

“To achieve this level of Body Refinement in such a short time, is it because of the wild training in the past three months?”

Tu Lishan sighed: “It seems indeed as he said, his physique is extraordinary, with strong recovery ability, only thus can he recover under the destruction of repeated drugs, forcing out his potential.”

Director Gao slightly nodded, with a trace of smile on his face: “This Zhang Yu is a genius, a desperate genius, worth cultivating.”

“However, the so-called education according to one’s ability, the cultivation methods of him and Gongshu Jin are different.”

“Gongshu Jin has money, high potential in the Immortal Path, pays for cultivation, and the more cultivated he is, the more profitable it becomes. After maturing, he can also stand alone.”

“Zhang Yu, although needing investment, mainly relies on his own desperate efforts, low input, quick growth, high return.”

On the other side, Tu Lishan slightly nodded, thinking: “The only regret for Zhang Yu is that his lifespan may be shorter, and his future working years may also be less.”

Director Gao had already laughed freely: “As expected, the era is changing drastically, and there will always be dragons and snakes rising.”

“A desperate genius, a money-spending genius, are both great talents of our Civil Engineering Department.”

“Let the talents contend with each other, the talents inspire each other, and in the future, they will surely shine brightly.”

With that said, Director Gao waved his hand grandly, saying: “Let the backstage calculate the results quickly, I want to see the latest rankings.”

“Right, ask again… never mind, you ask Zhang Yu to buy some of his body samples.”

Director Gao intends to ask the professors of the Sky Demon University’s Breeding Department if Zhang Yu’s situation has the possibility of batch breeding.

…

Outside the exam venue.

Zhang Yu checked the results through the Magic Remains and found that the results were not yet available.

As for rankings, it was even further from the update time at midnight every day.

“Alas, I can only temporarily continue bearing this rank of 28.”

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

“Zhang Yu…” Gongshu Jin looked at Zhang Yu and said: “In three months, you actually surpassed me?”

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

“Won the lottery?”

“Or won a bet?”

Seeing the bloodshot eyes of Gongshu Jin, Zhang Yu thought for a moment and said: “Eat to fullness every day, insist on taking life-shortening medicines daily, never work overtime for more than 24 hours a day.”

“Insisting for three months, that’s it.”

Seeing Zhang Yu finish speaking and about to turn and leave, Gongshu Jin shouted: “I haven’t finished talking to you! Where are you going?”

Zhang Yu waved his hand and said: “The exam is over, I’m planning to work extra hours at the construction site, earn some reward money, and reward myself.”

“Besides, if our Civil Engineering Department members don’t go to work at the construction site, what else can we do?”