What’s the point of cultivating immortality if you don’t have money?.

Chapter 368 Bai Zhenzhen, who is worshipped by others (Seeking monthly votes)

Just as Zhang Yu voiced his curiosity, Ying Xin offered him the answer.

Yingxin was, after all, a local from the second floor, and had watched a lot of competition live streams before entering university.

As Yingxin narrated, the contestants showcased their unique flying sword techniques in the ensuing competition.

There are living flying swords from the University of the Underworld, which fly, fight, and lock onto targets like living beings.

The Kumgang University's Dharma Eye Flying Sword can guide a flying sword across a distance of 80 kilometers, directly observing the target.

Furthermore, the flying swords of Wanfa University communicate with the spirit world network through the sun and moon in the sky to lock onto the flying sword's target.

It was only then that Zhang Yu realized that the sun and moon on the second level of Kunxu were actually created under the leadership of Wanfa University.

Both the sun and the moon are incredibly powerful magical artifacts, and they maintain a spiritual network that covers the entire second level of Kunxu at all times.

Zhang Yu looked up at the bright moon in the sky and thought to himself, "No wonder I was able to connect to the internet at the construction site in the wild, so that's why?"

At the same time, Zhang Yu gradually developed a feeling.

"In this flying sword competition, the strength of the contestants is one aspect, but the flying sword itself is also very important."

Zhang Yu originally thought that this flying sword competition was similar to javelin and discus, mainly depending on the skill level of the contestants.

But now, in his view, this flying sword competition is more like a race car, and the quality of the flying swords and the flying sword techniques are just as important as the contestants.

"It really is a competition that only the rich can participate in."

Just as Ying Xin was about to introduce the next group of contestants, Yu Xinghan's gaze sharpened, and he suddenly said, "I know this group of contestants."

Zhang Yu glanced at Yu Xinghan in surprise. The other party was from the same level as him, yet he knew about the contestants in the competition.
Yu Xinghan said, "They are Senior Sister Hongxiao, Senior Sister Jiurao, and Senior Brother Liuyun from Hehuan University."

Yingxin asked curiously, "You know them all?"

Yu Xinghan said proudly, "I have watched many of their combat videos and am very familiar with all their amazing skills."

Zhang Yu also remembered, thinking to himself, "No wonder Senior Sister Hongxiao has such a heavy workload, it turns out she's been spending all her money on flying swords."

As Zhang Yu continued reading, he discovered that the top ten universities each had their own unique style of flying sword techniques. While the remaining thirty-six colonels and seventy-two colonels had slightly different flying sword techniques, they were all generally inherited from the top ten.

As for junior college students... are there junior college students in this competition? Zhang Yu didn't pay attention.

Before we knew it, the latter half of the night had gradually passed, and the rising sun began to shine on the field.

Just then, Bai Zhenzhen and several representatives from Tianjian University appeared on stage.

Bai Zhenzhen flicked several strands of hair around her fingertips, and then with a flash of sword light, those strands of hair shot into the sky, transforming into several fine gold flying swords that emitted a dazzling light in the morning light and pierced through the air at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye.

Bai Zhenzhen's eyes flickered, and various data of the refined gold flying sword and information transmitted by the patrolling flying sword appeared in her eyes. These included the view from the flying sword's perspective, the location of the target, and parameters such as wind direction and altitude.

The sky and earth rushed past her eyes, and in less than two minutes, the target had appeared in her vision.

The next moment, as Bai Zhenzhen's sword technique changed, the fine gold flying sword brought a burst of lightning and directly pierced through the target.

Yingxin sighed from the side, "Sigh, other people start playing with flying swords in their freshman year and start participating in flying sword competitions in their sophomore year, while we are still practicing on training dummies in our sophomore year."

As Zhang Yu watched Bai Zhenzhen's relaxed movements, he thought of the exam she had mentioned.

"Ah Zhen said last time that it was hundreds of kilometers apart... Could it be that their exam involves controlling flying swords from hundreds of kilometers away?"

"So, does that mean Tianjian University is deliberately hiding its more advanced flying sword technology?"

Yu Xinghan watched the competition end and suddenly realized that Zhang Yu was gone again. She couldn't help but send a message asking: Where are you?

Zhang Yu: I'm busy right now, you can go back first, don't wait for me.
……

Inside the alley, Bai Zhenzhen held Zhang Yu and transferred her true spiritual root to him.

Zhang Yu took a deep breath and said, "Azhen, try to stay as long as possible."

Bai Zhenzhen's voice rang in Zhang Yu's ears: "I also want to stay a few more days so that I can transfer my true spiritual root with you a few more times."

"But it also depends on how well the game goes."

……

After obtaining a true spiritual root once again, Zhang Yu simply stopped attending classes and instead applied to work overtime at the construction site.

With multiple thoughts running through him, he simultaneously practiced the Level 20 Breathing Technique and the Level 20 Heaven-Turning Seal, using both techniques to nourish the divine root within his body.

“One technique takes 30 hours, so 10 techniques would take 300 hours. If we master each technique one by one, we definitely won’t have enough time to wait until Ah Zhen leaves.”

"But if both doors are running at the same time, that's 150 hours."

"Although time is still a bit tight, it's not impossible to replicate the Dao Seed before A-Zhen leaves."

Just as he was using the breathing technique and the Heaven-Turning Seal, Zhang Yu activated another layer of thought and launched the Battle Demon Life-Destroying Technique.

However, at this moment, he activated the Battle Demon Life-Destroying Technique at its lowest level, which only increased his physical strength by 0.1 levels, and the consumption on him was completely within his tolerance.

"In addition, there's the Battle Demon Life-Destroying Technique, which can be activated simultaneously. That means all three techniques are running at the same time, which increases the success rate even further."

Zhang Yu's mind flashed through the various martial arts techniques he had practiced. Each technique required different muscles and meridians to operate, some of which could be operated simultaneously, while others could not.

He mentally arranged and combined the techniques that could work together to nourish his divine root with maximum efficiency.

So for the next few days, Zhang Yu practically abandoned everything, spending his days either frantically practicing his skills or exchanging true spiritual roots with Bai Zhenzhen—once before the competition and once after. The flying sword competition also became increasingly intense, including not only the initial beyond-visual-range strike competition but also various competitions related to destructive power, speed, skill, and distance.

The most dangerous of all is sword fighting.

The two sides engage in a flying sword battle within a 10-kilometer radius arena, with the loser being the one who surrenders or whose flying sword is destroyed.

It was also during the sword duel that Zhang Yu had the rare opportunity to witness a battle between military-grade flying swords. He watched as those flying swords transformed into sword light, indestructible and capable of cutting through anything, displaying astonishing speed and destructive power.

Bai Zhenzhen made a name for herself in the sword fighting competition.

Using only seven fine gold flying swords, she swept through the enemy ranks, instantly killing one opponent after another.

After encountering an opponent wielding a military-grade flying sword, she formed a sword array with 108 refined gold flying swords, and then used a divine spiritual root to assist the flying swords, concealing their sword energy and light, thus creating an invisible flying sword array to annihilate her opponent.

As she commanded 72 flying swords with one finger to block the military-grade flying sword, and remotely controlled 36 flying swords with the other hand to stealthily approach her opponent and directly suppress her main body, countless people exclaimed in amazement, making Bai Zhenzhen even more dazzling.

Ye Xingli, a student from the weapon crafting department, was also watching the flying sword competition. As a top student in the weapon crafting department, she was very interested in the flying sword techniques of various schools.

Watching Bai Zhenzhen defeat her opponent, Ye Xingli thought to herself, "A battle between a divine spiritual root and a military-grade flying sword?"

"This invisible flying sword has too much of an advantage in sword fighting. Before the opponent can unleash the true power of the military-grade flying sword, the main body is defeated."

"However, it is most advantageous to use this method the first time. If you use it again later, your opponent will definitely be on guard."

As more and more people learned that Bai Zhenzhen was a disciple of the Seven Emotions God, they became increasingly interested in her.

Countless pieces of information appeared in Bai Zhenzhen's eyes.

"Ms. Bai Zhenzhen, would you be interested in being a spokesperson for our company's products?"

Do you accept advertisements?

"You have 100 spirit coins in reserve. Reply 'Yes' and it will be sent within five minutes..."

Would you be willing to be interviewed?

She was constantly bombarded with messages from people seeking endorsements, advertising opportunities, and even offering to lend her money.

Shortly after she left the hotel, she saw many people waiting outside, and various cameras immediately started taking pictures of her.

Bai Zhenzhen flashed and disappeared from everyone's sight with a few bursts of speed.

……

In the alley.

Zhang Yu hugged Bai Zhenzhen from behind and whispered, "You're getting more and more popular lately."

"Hmm..." Bai Zhenzhen hummed softly, feeling the divine root returning to her dantian, and said, "Just some boring people, they don't affect our affairs."

Zhang Yu said, "Be careful, we must not let anyone find out about what we are doing."

A moment later, Bai Zhenzhen returned to the hotel and saw Wen Wuyai waiting for her.

Wen Wuyai asked, "Zhenzhen, why have you been going out alone so often lately?"

Bai Zhenzhen: "Is there a problem with taking a casual walk?"

Wen Wuyai said, "Zhenzhen, your hair is a bit messy..."

Bai Zhenzhen dodged past the other person in a flash: "I'm going to take a shower, don't follow me."

Watching the other person's departing figure, Wen Wuyai sighed helplessly, thinking to himself, "What exactly did Bai Zhenzhen go to do? Should I investigate her a little?"

……

As the flying sword competition progressed, many contestants attracted attention, and Bai Zhenzhen was one of them.

Besides the fact that people are very interested in Bai Zhenzhen's divine roots, they are most concerned about the Seven Emotions God behind her.

Soon, information about how the Seven Emotions God was vigorously cultivating Bai Zhenzhen was unearthed.

At the start of her freshman year, Bai Zhenzhen was granted a temporary military certificate because of her outstanding talisman skills in high school.

Then, during the first semester of her freshman year, Bai Zhenzhen joined the senior patrol team to capture dangerous individuals from the evil god and dark faction, accumulating a large number of merits.

In the second semester of his freshman year, thanks to the accumulation of numerous merits and the modification and design of the Sky-Patrolling Flying Sword, he was exceptionally promoted and given a military position at Sky Sword University, which allowed him to use approved military-grade cultivation techniques and military-grade spiritual roots...

Ying Xin thought with admiration, "This is so damn amazing! No wonder he's a Nascent Soul God! His method of training disciples is something we simply can't do."

Gongshu Jin thought enviously, "This is the work of the top tycoons. They can get a military rank in their freshman year. As expected, the truly rich can make the most of university. The richer you are, the more shortcuts you can take, easily doing things that we can't."

Che Yufei exclaimed, "Bai Zhenzhen is progressing so fast, yet she doesn't even have a single wrinkle on her face... She's truly a top-notch mentor."

Ji Yuanshu looked at Bai Zhenzhen on the field and felt that her sword-like hair was so charming and the sword light that symbolized wealth was so moving.

Thinking of the Seven Emotions God behind the other party, he thought with great admiration: "Sure enough, as long as you have money, you can break through all the conventions and common sense of the university and trample all those who are not as rich as me under your feet."

Ye Xingli from the Weapon Forging Department also exclaimed, "So rich... The Seven Emotions Divine Lord is truly too rich, too wise, and too good at cultivating disciples. To use money to pave such a shortcut to immortality for his disciple, what kind of master-disciple relationship is this? What a strong bond! Even if Bai Zhenzhen gives everything for her master in the future, it will be only right."

People are paying attention to Bai Zhenzhen, envying Bai Zhenzhen, praising the teacher-student relationship, admiring Bai Zhenzhen's achievements, admiring the wealth of the Seven Emotions God, and marveling at how smart the rich are... As Bai Zhenzhen's many growth paths in university are exposed, the spiritual network is full of praise for Bai Zhenzhen and the Seven Emotions God.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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