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

Chapter 589 League Format, Competition for Spots (Thanks to 'The Mage of Losanda' for the generous donation)
Upon hearing Zhang Yu's question, Master Xuyang quickly replied, "This person contacted me through a secret account. He is a top-ranked student in the Finance Department."

"However, he is just a pawn. The key is that he represents a high-ranking official in the finance department." After listening, Zhang Yu realized that this high-ranking official was the crucial figure.

At this point, Master Xuyang gritted his teeth and said, "These bastards wanted to silence me and repeatedly sent people to assassinate me. I almost died at their hands."

"I have come to see you today because I wish to abandon darkness and embrace the light, and help True Lord Magnetism deal with these parasites of all laws."

Hearing what Master Xuyang said, Zhang Yu smiled slightly, then exclaimed, "They actually tried to assassinate a Golden Core cultivator? These bastards are truly heartless and audacious."

"Rest assured, Master, how can we allow these treacherous officials to cover up the truth at Wanfa University? This time, Master will definitely help you get justice."

Then Zhang Yu spoke to Magnetism True Monarch and introduced Xu Yang True Monarch to him.

But in the following days, everything seemed to return to its original calm and uneventful state. Neither the finance department nor the dual-degree program had any major incidents, which surprised Zhang Yu.

Fukihime, however, was not surprised at all, and said, "Did you really think the two sides would clash head-on, have a direct confrontation, and start a big fight?"

"Impossible. The Finance Department and the Weapon Forging Department are the core of Wanfa University. If the two sides really completely fall out, how will they make money?"

"The True Lord of Magnetic Pole has experienced many ups and downs; it's impossible that he doesn't know the reason behind it."

"Even if she gains a slight advantage thanks to Master Xuyang, she will definitely engage in covert struggles and will not easily expand the scope of the conflict. This is the only way to better control the intensity of the struggle, preserve room for cooperation for common interests, and make it easier to change strategies at any time."

"This is what is meant by fighting without breaking apart, coexisting in harmony without being different, and contending without causing harm..."

In the days that followed, it seemed that what Fuki had said was true, as there were no major conflicts between the finance department and the weapon-refining department.

However, some news reports and rumors suggest that the struggle in certain areas has never stopped.

However, as long as the specific process and actions did not involve him again, Zhang Yu did not take the initiative to care.

With the top ten leagues approaching and only two months left, Zhang Yu focused most of his attention on improving his skills.

Magnetism True Lord seemed to be aware of this as well, and in the following period of time, he contacted Zhang Yu less and less, seemingly supporting him to make good preparations.

Time flies, and it's already early July.

Inside the laboratory, Zhang Yu's gaze sharpened as he absorbed the last wisp of tribulation energy into his body, transforming it into a restriction that resided in his dantian.

Heaven and Earth Destruction Formless Heart Weapon Level 11 (0/110)

"This cultivation technique has now reached the Foundation Establishment stage."

Then Zhang Yu looked at the notification in his eye, which explained the location and time of his duel with Bei Wufeng.

……

Five hundred kilometers to the northwest of the university town.

This area is a mountainous region belonging to a lower-level school. Due to the lack of spiritual veins and the depletion of resources, it has gradually become a wasteland used for actual combat.

Because the space around Wanfa University is too precious, and Zhang Yu and Bei Wufeng's influence on the outside world is too astonishing, the duel was held at an other school.

In fact, the top 50 students from Wanfa University often come here to conduct tests, exercises, and experiments because their abilities are so outstanding...

At this moment, Zhang Yu and Bei Wufeng each stood atop a mountain peak, thousands of meters apart, facing each other from afar.

Bei Wufeng's voice came through the spirit world: "Junior brother, are you still sure you want to challenge me?"

He lightly tapped the Taihao Sacred Law Flying Sword in front of him and said, "Regardless of victory or defeat, this battle will probably cost you a lot."

Zhang Yu said earnestly, "Senior, I have made up my mind to participate in this year's Top Ten League."

Seemingly sensing Zhang Yu's determination, Bei Wufeng smiled slightly and then said, "Alright."

After saying that, Bei Wufeng looked at the third person present and asked, "Teacher, what do you think would be a more suitable match for the two of us?"

The teacher that Bei Wufeng inquired about was none other than Anzhen Zhenjun, the deputy director of the Taoist Arts Department. At the same time, Anzhen Zhenjun was also the instructor of the school team, responsible for the overall planning of various training and investments for the team members.

Today, Zhang Yu is challenging Bei Wufeng in a battle for a spot on the school team, and Anzhen Zhenjun will personally witness the event.

Of course, besides Anzhen Zhenjun, other teachers and leaders will also watch this battle remotely through the spirit world.

Upon hearing Bei Wufeng's question, Anzhen Zhenjun said, "The official registration for the Top Ten Leagues has begun, and the next few days will be the final time to confirm the school team roster."

"The schedule and general competition content of this year's Top Ten League after the reform have been announced. The team competition will be held first, and some players will be eliminated in the team competition. The remaining players will then compete in the individual competition to determine the top ten strongest players."

"In this process, the importance of team strength is beyond doubt, and it even determines the direction of the entire competition."

"If you two want to compete for a spot on the school team, you should follow the requirements of the top ten leagues and focus on the overall strength of the school team."

"Bei Wufeng's task in the school team is to be responsible for flying sword communications."

"Zhang Yu, if you want to secure a spot, defeat Bei Wufeng in the sword duel." In the eyes of the school's higher-ups, the final individual competition hinges on Dao Qiankun, Jiu Tianliu, and Yan Qianji—the school's top three. The rest of the school team are primarily there to secure an advantage for these three in the team competition and conserve their strength.

In Anzhen Zhenjun's mind, the most important factors for Bei Wufeng's position are his professional skills and ability to support the team.

Upon hearing about the competition, Bei Wufeng was naturally full of confidence and said with a faint smile, "Only sword fighting? That's fine, at least we won't have to fight to the death and waste a lot of resources."

"I just don't know if you agree, junior?"

As they spoke, both Bei Wufeng and Anzhen Zhenjun looked at Zhang Yu.

In their view, Zhang Yu would naturally be at a disadvantage in a sword duel against Bei Wufeng, who had accumulated years of experience.

Anzhen Zhenjun thought to himself, "If Zhang Yu is unwilling to only compete in sword fighting..."

“Alright.” Zhang Yu seemed to have been prepared for this, and calmly said, “Then let’s have a sword duel.”

Anzhen Zhenjun, who had been expressionless all along, showed a hint of surprise and turned to look at Zhang Yu seriously.

Bei Wufeng glanced at Zhang Yu in surprise and said, "Junior, do you still remember our promise?"

"Of course I remember." Zhang Yu nodded: "The loser must lend their military-grade magic weapon to the opponent for use in the Top Ten Leagues free of charge."

Zhang Yu had signed a contract with the other party for this matter, so of course he couldn't forget it.

Bei Wufeng continued, "Now that we've decided on today's competition, let's sign a supplementary agreement to confirm the conditions for victory and some other details..."

Upon hearing what the other person said, Zhang Yu understood that they were afraid he would refuse to admit defeat in the sword duel and then insist on switching to another event to settle the score.

“No problem,” Zhang Yu said. “Senior, you can draft the contract.”

Seeing the two signing the contract, Anzhen Zhenjun naturally did not stop them. In his opinion, if Bei Wufeng could borrow Zhang Yu's military-grade magic weapon for free, it would add more strength to the school team, which would be a good thing for them to participate in the Top Ten Leagues.

After signing the contract, Bei Wufeng breathed a sigh of relief. He gently patted the sword box, and twelve flying swords leaped out in succession, neatly arranged behind him.

"Junior, let's begin."

Zhang Yu nodded, and gently placed one hand on the sword box. Twelve flying swords soared into the sky, each wisp of sword intent bursting forth, aimed at the location of Bei Wufeng.

"start."

The rules for this sword duel between the two were very simple.

First of all, apart from the Taihao Sacred Law Sword Formation and their own magical remains, neither side can use any other magical treasures.

Secondly, the battle area is limited to a radius of ten miles. Whether it is a flying sword or a human body that goes out of bounds, it is considered a loss.

Ultimately, whoever's flying sword can penetrate within ten meters of the other's sword will be considered the winner of this sword duel.

In the blink of an eye, sword light flashed in the sky, and both sides had already set up their sword formations and started fighting.

Bei Wufeng flicked his right hand, lightly forming a sword incantation. The Taihao Sword Realm had already been generated within the sword formation and was rapidly spreading, crowding towards Zhang Yu's location.

Facing Bei Wufeng's Taihao Sword Realm, Zhang Yu remained calm and composed, also forming a sword incantation with his hands and releasing his own Taihao Sword Realm to crash into it.

As the sword realms of both sides clashed fiercely, the spirit realm was also continuously squeezed out, and crackling sounds seemed to echo in the air. The signal strength of the spirit realm within a radius of several miles dropped to its lowest point.

Bei Wufeng smiled faintly and said, "Junior brother has crafted a fine flying sword, but sword duels are not just about the quality of flying swords."

As he spoke, Bei Wufeng pointed to the sky and then grabbed hard, as if he had pulled the entire spiritual realm above the world apart.

In an instant, countless streams of spiritual light converged and surged toward his Taihao Sword Realm.

In an instant, the Taihao Sword Realm and the Spirit Realm, which had been squeezed out, seemed to merge into one, forming an enveloping force around Zhang Yu's Sword Realm.

Bei Wufeng was certain of victory in this sword duel, and knowing that many teachers and leaders were watching the competition, he began to show off.

So he pulled at the spirit realm while saying, "Junior brother, this is the Zhou Tian Speed ​​Spirit Technique, which can open up the cave I set up deep in the spirit realm and accelerate the flow of signals in the spirit realm."

"Once it is unleashed now, my Taihao Sacred Law Sword Formation will receive the aid of the spiritual realm. How can your sword realm possibly withstand it?"

In the blink of an eye, Zhang Yu felt the power of the opponent's sword realm mixed with the power of the spirit realm, as if a giant hand was about to squeeze out and completely seal off his sword realm, cutting off the flow of information between him and the flying sword.

Zhang Yu knew that in a simple contest of swordsmanship and spiritual techniques, he would be no match for his opponent, and he had long been prepared for this.

Zhang Yu said calmly, "Senior, sword fighting is ultimately about swords."

With a soft bang, Zhang Yu suddenly clenched his fists, unleashing the Heavenly Kunlun Mountain-Moving Divine Power, and a surge of surging Earthly Fiend Gravity erupted forth.

Driven by the gravity of the Earthly Fiends, the twelve Taihao Sacred Law Flying Swords hummed in unison, ignoring the fierce battle in the Spirit Realm, and began to strangle Bei Wufeng's flying sword from the perspective of the material world.

(End of this chapter)