Breakthrough Before the Competition, Sky Pillar

With gulping sounds, Zhang Yu poured a large bucket of Synthetic Food into his mouth, swallowing it all in one go.

He then slightly circulated his Scarlet Marrow Primordial Qi, which, along with the peristalsis of his internal organs, accelerated the digestion of the food. He then took another bucket of Synthetic Food from Bai Zhenzhen.

Having endured the previous sprint and physical exertion, Zhang Yu felt ravenously hungry, especially his heart, which seemed to be constantly screaming for food.

Bai Zhenzhen busied herself, constantly bringing him buckets of Synthetic Food.

Compared to pre-cooked meals, Synthetic Food may not taste as good, but they are easier to digest and more suitable for Zhang Yu's current condition.

In order to ensure better and faster digestion, and to avoid wasting any energy or nutrients, Bai Zhenzhen did not add any flavorings or seasonings to the Synthetic Food she brought. Instead, she simply added bucket after bucket of pure nutrients to Zhang Yu's body, like adding fuel to the fire.

Although it tasted awful and disgusting, Zhang Yu closed his eyes and forced himself to eat it all for the sake of the upcoming match.

Besides Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, students from many other schools also came to the buffet area to eat.

There are ordinary high school students who have already been eliminated and are just trying to make a living.

There are also students like those at Red Pagoda High School who are enormous in size and have an astonishing appetite.

However, wealthy students like Yu Xinghan, Song Hailong, Le Mulan ate their own food and did not come over to eat with the other students.

Hu Yuntao devoured the Synthetic Food in front of him.

The Xiong Wenwu in front of him was even more engulfed by the storm, swallowing bucket after bucket of Synthetic Food.

Seeing Xiong Wenwu's eating habits, Hu Yuntao couldn't help but admire him. "Brother underwent surgery to remove his sense of taste a long time ago so that food wouldn't affect his cultivation. How many people can match such determination?"

Xiong Wenwu glanced at Hu Yuntao and said, "The first two matches weren't our advantageous ones, so falling behind a bit doesn't matter."

"But the next Strength Trial must be clear to everyone that Red Pagoda is the strongest."

Hu Yuntao nodded firmly. "Brother, I understand. Even if I lose my arms and legs in the next level, I will definitely hold on until the end."

Meanwhile, as Zhang Yu was frantically eating on the other side, two figures suddenly appeared in front of him.

It was Zhou Chechen, the Student Union Vice President of Songyang High School, and Lan Ling, the Physical Education Department Head.

Zhang Yu glanced at the name tags on the two men's chests and thought to himself that he must have some connections with Ziyun High School to be able to get into the players' buffet area.

Zhou Chechen looked coldly at Zhang Yu in front of him, recalling his conversation with Purple Cloud just now.

He thought to himself, "Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen probably received the technological upgrades from White Dragon High School through Zhang Pianpian's connections."

"If White Dragon uses such a covert maneuver and then announces after the competition that Bai Zhenzhen and Zhang Yu have also undergone the latest Body Tempering technology transformation from Xianyun Corporation, then the number of athletes under his name who have won rankings will surpass Purple Cloud or Red Pagoda, making him the biggest Ying Family in this promotion of the new Body Tempering technology."

Recalling the transaction between Purple Cloud and his side, Zhou Chechen said calmly, "There's no need to be so proactive in this round; just participate casually."

Zhang Yu frowned, but didn't reply; he simply continued eating.

Zhou Chechen seemed unconcerned about Zhang Yu's response, saying calmly, "Your collusion with White Dragon High School has already been exposed by other companies."

"If you want to continue to be in the limelight and think Zhang Pianpian will give you more opportunities, you should also consider how other companies will deal with you? Will the people behind you protect you?"

"Don't end up being sold out and then counting the money for them."

After saying this, Zhou Chechen left with Lan Ling.

On the way out, Lan Ling asked, puzzled, "Is this enough? Shouldn't we threaten him? Now that Purple Cloud is backing us up, we don't need to worry about Zhang Pianpian anymore, right?"

Zhou Chechen glanced helplessly at Lan Ling, thinking to himself that this guy had really turned his brain into muscle. Sure enough, one shouldn't pursue too extreme results when it comes to Body Tempering.

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Chechen explained, "This arena is currently where Red Pagoda Husbandry, Purple Cloud Pharmaceutical, and Xianyun Corporation are clashing. These three companies are pulling the strings behind the scenes."

"You're fighting so hard... aren't you afraid of being crushed to death by the aftershocks of these three giants' battle?"

Seeing Lan Ling's thoughtful expression, Zhou Chechen further explained, "Just mention it to Zhang Yu briefly, that there was such a move, don't go too far... or you'll end up being targeted by Zhang Pianpian, or even the Xianyun Corporation."

"The reason we can make a deal with Purple Cloud is ultimately because our family has enough capital, and the transplant technology from Songyang High School is also what Purple Cloud wants."

"So we don't have to be like Zhang Yu, with only a worthless life, having to go all out shirtless."

"What's the point of him achieving temporary success? He'll never get into the top ten, he'll be someone's dog for life, and eventually the company will target him and Zhang Pianpian will sell him for a good price."

Zhou Chechen recalled Zhang Yu's appearance just now and continued, "And look at how weak he looked. It's obvious that he must have taken some kind of strong drug in the last match to catch up with Yu Xinghan. It might have depleted his potential or damaged his health..."

"Plus the pressure we just put on him, it's bound to have an impact on him as well."

"The next challenge is the Strength Trial, another stronghold for White Dragon and Red Pagoda. Zhang Yu is experiencing physical problems and his mental state is also affected, so his final result will inevitably be unfavorable."

"In that case, we've already warned Zhang Yu as Purple Cloud requested, and Zhang Yu didn't produce good results in the end, which should be enough to explain to Le Jingchen..."

Lan Ling nodded repeatedly, feeling that Zhou Chechen was indeed worthy of being the Student Union Vice President, as he was more thoughtful than him Physical Education Department Head.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yu ate his food while watching Zhou Chechen and Lan Ling leave, thinking to himself, "What were those two just saying?"

However, upon hearing the word "company," Zhang Yu still became more cautious.

After some thought, he called Zhang Pianpian and explained the current situation of the competition.

Then he asked, "If I beat Yu Xinghan in the next match, will any company retaliate against me?"

Zhang Pianpian smiled and asked, "Can we win?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yu nodded firmly. "I'm confident." Zhang Pianpian: "Then let's go win."

"If you can win first place, I'll help you talk to White Dragon."

"All you have to do is admit that you used the technology from the Xianyun Corporation to improve your Body Tempering, and then wait to collect your money."

Upon hearing Zhang Pianpian's answer, especially the word "money" at the end, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen instantly became excited.

After hanging up the phone, the two devoured their food in a whirlwind, eating until their stomachs were bulging.

Patting his stomach, Zhang Yu let out a breath. "I'm full. Next, it's time for digestion, which will promote my body's growth and recovery, allowing me to completely complete my breakthrough..."

Just then, Zhang Yu looked at the scars on Bai Zhenzhen's body and recalled the strange condition on Bai Zhenzhen's body after the sprint.

Zhang Yu suddenly said, "A-Zhen, after we win the championship this time, I'll pay for you to get rid of these scars."

Bai Zhenzhen: "You said it! The hospital will treat us to a meal then!"

Hospital-sponsored gatherings are social events reserved for very close relatives and friends in Kunxu.

Zhang Yu nodded. "Don't worry, from childhood to adulthood, when has your father ever lied to you?"

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Bai Zhenzhen: "You son of a bitch..."

The next moment, the two arrived at a rather secluded toilet.

Then Bai Zhenzhen hugged Zhang Yu from behind and whispered, "A-Yu, I'll lend you my True Spirit Root."

Zhang Yu was slightly taken aback and said, "A-Zhen, what about you?"

Bai Zhenzhen smiled and said, "I won't be able to break through in the next hour and a half. I just need to digest my food and recover my strength. I won't need to use my True Spirit Root."

"You little rascal, remember to treat me to a meal at the hospital after you win."

As that familiar Spirit Root once again entered his body, Zhang Yu took a deep breath, nodded, and then went into the restroom.

Then he took out a Primordial Pill that he had prepared beforehand from the medicine box in his pocket.

"I thought we wouldn't need to train today, so we wouldn't have to."

"But thankfully I brought it."

After all, the Primordial Pill was such an expensive item that Zhang Yu usually kept it in his backpack.

The next moment, Zhang Yu swallowed the Primordial Pill in one gulp.

As the medicinal power surged, Spiritual Energy also came rushing in, and Zhang Yu began to fully circulate his Scarlet Marrow Primordial Qi.

Every muscle in his body tensed, constantly absorbing the surging medicinal power and Spiritual Energy within him.

At the same time, the heart, which had been damaged in the previous sprint, was like a black hole, frantically absorbing the nutrients Zhang Yu had consumed, as well as the medicinal power of the Primordial Pill and the Spirit Root Spiritual Energy.

His internal organs were like a stone crusher, constantly and thoroughly breaking down the Synthetic Food he had just swallowed, turning it into streams of warm current that flowed into Zhang Yu's blood vessels and replenished his limbs and bones.

Through long-term adaptation, the True Spirit Root within his body had long since become accustomed to Zhang Yu's cultivation of Scarlet Marrow Primordial Qi.

At this moment, streams of Spiritual Energy were even being infused into Zhang Yu's internal organs, filling those warm currents and accelerating his digestion and absorption.

The strongest current of warmth naturally flowed towards Zhang Yu's heart, accelerating its growth and strengthening every second that followed.

With this continuous supply, Zhang Yu's originally pale face gradually turned rosy, and his breathing and heartbeat became stronger and stronger.

In particular, as the Scarlet Marrow Primordial Qi circulated, Zhang Yu's heartbeat became like a large drum, gradually emitting a loud thud that echoed in the toilet in front of him.

Outside the restroom, Bai Zhenzhen stood guard at the door to prevent anyone from barging in, lest someone disturb Zhang Yu or see Zhang Yu practicing his martial arts.

Lian Tianji, who wanted to have a chat with Zhang Yu, couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "Is Zhang Yu... cultivating inside?"

Bai Zhenzhen nodded and said, "The toilet is quieter, which makes it easier for him to concentrate on his cultivation and rest."

Lian Tianji glanced thoughtfully in the direction of the restroom, chatted casually with Bai Zhenzhen for a few moments, and then left.

As an hour and a half passed, Bai Zhenzhen listened to the sounds coming from the restroom and felt Zhang Yu's heartbeat growing stronger and stronger. She also gradually felt a surge of confidence in her heart.

"Once Yu Zi wins first place, once he wins, I'm definitely going to ask him for a hefty sum of money."

In the blink of an eye, an hour and a half had finally passed, and the final stage of the Physical Competition, the Strength Trial with a total score of 150 points, had officially begun.

A two-meter-high platform rose in the center of the field, followed by a giant pillar descending from the ceiling of the stadium.

The giant pillar was entirely silver-black, covered with layers of fine Runes, and its material was unknown; it was approximately five meters in diameter.

The giant pillar descended from the sky, extending down from the ceiling and finally stopping three meters above the platform.

This is the Sky Pillar of the final level.

The pillar of the Sky Pillar can unleash a force ranging from a minimum of one thousand kilograms to a maximum of one hundred thousand kilograms, accurately testing the power limits of Qi Refining Stage expert.

The contestants in this round will then take turns going up on stage to support the Sky Pillar.

(End of this chapter)