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

Chapter 661 Returning Home in Glory 2 (Thanks to the reader for suggesting the title)
Tianhai University.

"Zhou Chechen, as the student council president of your high school, what was your first impression of Zhang Yu?"

Facing the camera in front of him, Zhou Chechen said firmly, "The first time I met Zhang Yu, I felt that he was different from others and was definitely not someone to be underestimated. I was certain that he would be able to get into the top ten in the future."

"I heard that you and Zhang Yu had a conflict during high school?"

Zhou Chechen looked blankly and said, "Songyang High School has a long history, experienced teachers, and a good school spirit..."

"Zhou, I'd like to ask if you and Zhang Yu had any conflicts during high school?"

Zhou Chechen moved his lips slightly and whispered, "No...no..."

"Huh? Point the camera here, Zhou, what did you say?"

Zhou Chechen whispered, barely a whisper: "Stop talking...stop talking..."

……

Another corner of Tianhai University.

"Qian Shen, what kind of person do you think Zhang Yu was during high school?"

"Someone who has evolved more completely than me and has broken through the high school grade-based evaluation system—I think that Zhang Yu's performance will also lead to reforms in the university grade-based evaluation system..."

……

Located within the university town of Wanfa University.

Mo Shangjin nodded: "I'm ready to follow Zhang Yu's example and leave the civil engineering field like him. Yes, he inspired many people in our civil engineering department."

Feng Tingting: "When I first came to the Department of Civil Engineering, I was very frustrated, but Zhang Yu's story told me that flowers can bloom even in barren land. I plan to take some time to reflect and shine in the field of civil engineering and to work hard in the field of intelligent buildings in the future."

With sleepy eyes, Su Yanyang said, "During the economic crisis, he was the only person willing to lend me money. Even Nascent Soul cultivators wouldn't lend me money, but he was willing to. Based on that alone, I think he's even more impressive than a Nascent Soul cultivator."

Shi Huaiyu said to the camera, "Zhang Yu is a good boss, I believe in him."

Shi Yunxiang said, "The salary increase offered by General Manager Zhang is currently the highest in the entire Kunxu Second Floor. Even if he discriminates against demons, I will still work for him."

Xiao Qingxuan: "He is the best boss I have ever met. How should I put it... If I had a golden core, I would be willing to give it to Boss Zhang to explode."

Yingxin: "Our whole family has been working for Mr. Zhang for several years. Mr. Zhang is very hardworking in both his studies and work. He will reply to my work messages anytime, anywhere."

Yu Xinghan: "Zhang Yu and I have a life-or-death bond. To be honest... if Zhang Yu hadn't been so strict about the first gender, or if I were a woman, I would have lay down and let him use dual cultivation techniques to drain me dry before the competition."

Yu Xinghan looked at the invitation in front of him and said, "Is this an invitation to an awards ceremony?"

Tu Lishan nodded and said, "The school asked Zhang Yu to select a few students to attend the awards ceremony, and you're one of them."

A moment later, Yu Xinghan posted the invitation in the school group and the hometown group, which immediately aroused a lot of envy.

Looking at the camera, Le Mulan said, "I watched Zhang Yu work his way up step by step..."

Le Mulan looked at Professor Yin Jiuyao in front of her, and saw that the other party had a look of shame on her face. She said, "Alas, I shouldn't have taken advantage of Zhang Yu during the economic crisis."

The thought that the news of the top ten league champion being assaulted by a professor from Wanfa University might be revealed made Yin Jiurao sigh.

Yin Jiu Rao said, "Contact Zhang Yu. As long as he doesn't pursue the matter, I can compensate him."

"And Mu Lan, you too..."

Yin Jiu Rao presented a sample and said, "This is a copy of what I kept for my research. I can give you a copy so we can study it together. I'll put your name on the paper."

Looking at the sample in front of her and listening to Yin Jiu Rao's advice, Le Mu Lan subconsciously swallowed.

……

Meanwhile, in the spirit world.

Master Xinghuo gazed at the scene of the final battle before him with emotion, his eyes sweeping over the news headlines. He remarked, "It's been a long time since we've had this much spiritual traffic available. The school has been quite generous this time."

Li Xuelian, who was standing to the side, said, "Who would have thought that Zhang Yu would improve to this extent in less than five years?"

Li Xuelian looked at Master Xinghuo and said, "Father, they want to invite you to the awards ceremony. What are your plans?"

Xinghuo Zhenren sighed, "The awards ceremony... I never imagined that I would be able to go to the second floor again so soon."

Upon hearing Master Xinghuo's words, Li Xuelian's heart stirred, realizing that her father was planning to make a trip to the second floor.

But thinking of the vortex Zhang Yu was now caught up in, Li Xuelian couldn't help but frown slightly: "Father, do you really want to go?"

Master Xinghuo said, "I've been staying on the first floor for so long that my meridians are starting to feel sluggish. It's time for me to be still and start moving again."

Li Xuelian warned, "Father, Zhang Yu has been dragged into a huge mess this time. If he's not careful... it won't just be a matter of being smashed to pieces."

Master Xinghuo said, "I just went over to talk to him, it's nothing."

"My apprentice is probably also overwhelmed with a lot of things to sort out right now."

"It's probably the sect's intention to have me talk to him about the actual situation."

"By the way, where's Yu Xinghan? I'll go to Wanfa first tomorrow, then to the awards ceremony. Tell him to come pick me up."

……

The third level of Kunxu. Zhang Pianpian's thoughts flowed through the spirit world.

Suddenly, her eyes opened, and it seemed as if countless pieces of information were flowing through them.

"They even found it here?"

"That's fine."

"I'll go then."

……

When Zhang Yu left his temporary residence at the invitation of the Free and Easy God.

Everyone inside and outside the venue of the Top Ten Leagues received a message.

"Zhang Yu, a Foundation Establishment student in the Refining Department of Wanfa University, a champion of the Top Ten Leagues, and the strongest undergraduate student, is now in the same space as you. Any malicious attack on him will result in a fine of 100 million spirit coins per second. Please be careful with your words."

In the blink of an eye, countless teachers and students who received the message retreated again and again, wishing they could get as far away as possible, to a place hundreds or thousands of miles away.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yu had already arrived above the floating continent and was quietly watching the arena below.

A beam of divine light descended, and the voice of the Free and Easy God Lord emanated from it: "Let's talk here."

As they spoke, layers of clouds shimmering with a dark glow enveloped the world.

Meanwhile, the fine started accumulating, and the carefree god casually printed out a credit card, letting the weather fines accumulate without paying any more attention.

After casually altering the celestial phenomena, the Free and Easy Divine Lord said indifferently, "There are too many eyes in the Spirit Realm here. I don't want our conversation to be watched by Tianyan. You probably don't want that either, do you?"

Zhang Yu neither confirmed nor denied this, but simply asked, "Demonic Lord, is there anything you wish to say to me?"

The Free and Easy God said succinctly, "Zhang Yu, I won't talk to you about grand principles, I'll just talk to you about the interests that are directly related to you."

"You want to join a sect, right?"

Zhang Yu's gaze sharpened as he looked at the divine light beside him.

The Free God said, "Don't be surprised. Your intentions are too obvious. The process of climbing up from the first floor was too high-profile. If I were the one supporting you, I wouldn't be so high-profile."

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Does he think I have someone backing me up?"

The Free and Easy God continued, "It's perfectly normal for someone with your potential to want to join a sect."

"But I must tell you, if you choose the Dharma Realm, it will only make it more difficult for you to join a sect."

Zhang Yu calmly asked, "Why?"

The Free and Easy God asked, "How advanced do you think the technology of the Dharma Realm is?"

"Freely transferring magical power, inner energy, cultivation level, and realm... how much time do you think you would need to explore and research the immortal techniques involved?"

"And... do you really think you have the ability to play a leading role in this?"

The Divine Lord of Freedom denied it, saying, "Impossible. If you choose the Dharma Realm, you will only be a key to unlock the Dharma Realm, a translator of immortal techniques."

"Once you spread the 'Divine Creation Chapter of the Dharma Realm,' you will definitely be left far behind by the Nascent Soul cultivators in the upcoming great construction of the Dharma Realm and the great development of immortal technology."

"At the same time, you will be firmly bound to this big project, standing at the forefront and bearing immense pressure, and being drawn into the infighting among the Nascent Soul cultivators. A slight misstep could lead to total defeat."

"Do you think that if you choose the 'Dharma Realm Divine Creation Chapter,' it will be even harder for you to join a sect? And there will be even more obstacles in your way?"

Zhang Yu did not speak, but listened silently to the story told by the Free God.

The Divine Lord of Freedom didn't take it to heart and continued, "In comparison, the 'Eternal Spring Scripture' is much simpler. With your talent and ability, it won't be long before you can apply its techniques to extend the lifespan of others."

"Your teachers, your classmates, your friends, don't you want them to live longer?"

"Even if you live for another ten thousand years, do you still worry about not finding an opportunity to join a sect?"

“Zhang Yu, instead of choosing the ‘Dharma Realm Divine Creation Chapter’ to guide a massive explosion of immortal technology and get caught up in the most terrifying, intense, and dangerous battles in the lower realm, you should choose the ‘Eternal Spring Scripture’ to live a few more years in peace and wait for a truly good opportunity.”

"Besides, the life-extending technology won't make you earn less, and once you have a certain amount of spirit coins, it doesn't really make much difference to us."

"After all, if you don't join a sect, you can only become a Nascent Soul cultivator at most. Even if the 'Divine Creation Manual of the Dharma Realm' can make you earn ten or a hundred times more, you're still just a Nascent Soul cultivator. What's the difference?"

"Think it over carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime."

"All laws can protect you, and the people behind you can support you. We and the people behind us can do the same."

Watching the figure of the Free and Easy God disappear, Zhang Yu had to admit that he was somewhat tempted.

The pressure brought by "The Divine Creation of the Dharma Realm" was too great. Compared to that future full of unknowns, risks, and uncontrollable factors, "The Eternal Spring Scripture" suddenly seemed much more stable, controllable, and reliable.

However, choosing the "Eternal Spring Scripture" would be tantamount to turning away from all laws and throwing oneself into the arms of the Four Heavenly Demon Schools.

Thinking of the individuals at Wanfa University, Zhang Yu couldn't help but sigh deeply, standing quietly in place for a long time without saying a word.

There are still 12 hours until the awards ceremony begins.

(End of this chapter)