Blissful Union (Thanks to 'Roadside Little Chef' for Giving Bai Zhenzhen 10

"Green River Arts Vocational College?" Zhang Yu raised an eyebrow and said, "You mean a Junior College college, not a university?"

Tao Lin quickly said, "How can it be called Junior College? That's an outdated term. According to the latest policy, Qinghe Academy is a legitimate university recognized by the Heavenly Court and the Ten Great Sects, and its academic qualifications are recognized throughout Kunxu."

"The school covers an area of 1,000 square kilometers and has more than 100,000 students and faculty. With the addition of related support staff, the entire school has a population of over one million."

"Currently, we offer over 80 popular majors and have partnered with several large companies, providing job placement opportunities upon graduation..."

"Stop, stop, stop." Zhang Yu waved his hand to interrupt the other person, and resolutely refused, "You don't need to say anything more, there's no way I'm going to Junior College."

Seeing Zhang Yu about to ask her to leave after speaking, Tao Lin thought to herself, "It really won't be that easy."

"Didn't those words fool him at all? A typical high school student on the first floor, unfamiliar with the ecosystem on the Second Layer, would probably think Qinghe Academy is something extraordinary after hearing those words."

"And..."

Tao Lin carefully observed the undisguised disdain in Zhang Yu's eyes and could sense that the other party's discrimination against Junior College had penetrated to the bone.

He thought to himself, "Sure enough, these academic high-achievers are inherently prejudiced against higher education; they feel a sense of Disgust just from hearing the words 'Junior College '."

"Then we'll see if they accept the conditions offered from above."

Tao Lin believes that with the generous offers from Qinghe Academy, most high school students would probably be tempted, and those with less experience might agree on the spot.

Thinking of this, Tao Lin quickly said, "Zhang Yu, Qinghe Academy is very sincere in recruiting you. Even if you go to one of the top ten universities, they will only treat you as one of their many outstanding students and nurture you accordingly."

"If you enter Qinghe Academy, you will be the center of the entire academy, and the school will do everything in its power to nurture you."

"First of all, the Principal of Qinghe Academy, Heart-Corroding True Monarch, is a Nascent Soul True Lord. She is willing to be your teacher and promises that during your time at the academy, she will do her best to cultivate you into a Golden Core True Person. She will even use the Yin-Yang Harmonization Art of the Joyous Union Sect to help you improve your cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu hesitated slightly, but he knew that his hesitation was not due to any Nascent Soul True Lord or Yin-Yang Harmony; he was simply shocked by the determination of Qinghe Academy.

He thought to himself, "Junior College degree isn't without its merits."

Sensing Zhang Yu's slight hesitation, Tao Lin quickly added, "Also, I know you look down on Junior College degrees."

"But Heart-Corroding True Monarch can arrange for you to Junior College to Bachelor's Degree and get into Joyous Union University."

"You may know that Joyous Union University is one of the top ten universities in China, and like Qinghe Academy, it is a university under the Joyous Union Sect. Heart-Corroding True Monarch graduated from Joyous Union University."

"As her student, you can leverage her connections at Joyous Union University, which is far more advantageous than if you directly entered Joyous Union University."

"After all, ordinary college students who enter Joyous Union University all have to start as Cauldron for upperclassmen."

"But you have the connections of Heart-Corroding True Monarch, so once you go in, you'll have the opportunity to participate in the most advanced Yin-Yang Harmony project. You'll be taught the Demonic Drill, Heart-Corroding Plate, Spirit-Flesh Intercourse, and Jade Nectar Devour Devouring techniques from the Joyous Union University Lord's senior sisters, masters, and even grandmasters."

"By then, you will not only be able to quickly meet the university's credit requirements every year, but you will also definitely become a top student at Joyous Union University..."

Why didn't you say this sooner? Don't you know how studious I am and how much I want to improve my grades in college?

Zhang Yu sighed inwardly, "The Nascent Soul True Lord of the Joyous Union Sect really knows how to recruit students. They immediately hit the nail on the head with the method of effectively improving academic performance and cultivation."

Sensing the slight change in Zhang Yu's expression, Tao Lin added, "I know that the reward for this Foundation Establishment Exam is that you can designate a teacher after you enter university."

"But assigning someone is one thing; whether they're willing to teach you properly after that is another."

"In universities, the more accomplished and powerful a teacher is, the more talented students they have under their tutelage. The amount of energy that can be devoted to you is limited, unlike at Qinghe Academy where you receive focused training."

"Furthermore... after you go to the academy, Qinghe Academy will give you 10 study companions, a scholarship of 10 Spirit Coin per year, a separate dormitory building, and you can borrow the school's Dharma Skeleton, Spirit Root, and cultivation Cauldron for free. If you want to break through to the Golden Core stage in the future, there will be a special fund allocated to you..."

But before Tao Lin could finish speaking, Zhang Yu pushed her out.

Seeing this, Tao Lin was both surprised and helpless. "Not even moved by this? As expected of a top high school student, his composure, perseverance, and knowledge are far beyond what ordinary people can match."

Looking at the tightly closed door, Tao Lin said, "Gentlemen, I've added you as friends. If you have any questions for me, feel free to contact me anytime. I won't bother you any longer."

Zhang Yu asked, "Fu Ji, why are you telling us to refuse? Even if we don't agree, it can be considered a backup plan, right?"

Fu Ji said irritably, "You think you can get along in the Joyous Union Sect?"

"Based on my observations over the past year, and considering your performance at the Red Pagoda, you are too physically fit, but your mental focus is too weak; you have absolutely no talent for cultivation within the Joyous Union Sect."

Zhang Yu blushed, but said somewhat Qi Ingestion, "My willpower is lacking? How many high school students can cultivate with a root like me? Do you know how much my willpower has improved in just one year?"

Bai Zhenzhen nodded and said, "I can testify that our toilet paper consumption has decreased by about 20% in the past month alone. Yu Zi is definitely making progress in this area." Zhang Yu retorted angrily, "A-Zhen! Who told you to keep track of all this?!"

Bai Zhenzhen said calmly, "Then don't use my paper next time, I won't know what to do."

Fu Ji sneered and said, "Do I need you to tell me? Can't I see it myself?"

"However, Zhang Yu, while you were still practicing solo, those high school students aspiring to the Joyous Union Sect had already developed their skills for three, five, or even ten years or more. Do you think you can outplay them?"

"Arts universities like the Joyous Union Sect emphasize fundamental skills from a young age. How can you compare to them?"

"You'll probably be manipulated the moment you enter university, completely ruining your studies and cultivation, and being drained dry by those senior brothers and sisters at Joyous Union University."

"This is your weakness, something you've never touched upon or practiced in before, so you shouldn't overthink it."

Zhang Yu was still somewhat Qi Ingestion upon hearing this. He didn't mean anything by it; he just felt that the path to Immortal Dao sometimes required challenging one's weaknesses in order to strengthen one's will and forge ahead bravely.

In particular, Zhang Yu had the confidence to rely on the Feather Scroll), and he believed that as long as he practiced a few more times, he would soon be able to master all the unique skills of Joyous Union University and thrive in it.

But Fu Ji's next words completely shattered him. "Don't forget you still have the Ritual in place; there's absolutely no way you'll get into Junior College."

"Applying directly to Joyous Union University doesn't offer many advantages; it's far inferior to other top ten regular universities."

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Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu sighed deeply, realizing that a future Blissful Union of the Hehuan Heavenly Prodigy had already perished before even rising to prominence.

"The Ritual... deprived me of even the freedom to choose my own university."

"One day we'll crush this idiot."

Fu Ji continued, "Even a lousy Junior College has come all the way here. It seems that most of the people from Songyang City have gathered here as well."

"Please check your phones and see what's going on."

As Bai Zhenzhen and Zhang Yu turned on their phones, a barrage of messages and missed calls flooded in, leaving them dazzled.

A moment later, Bai Zhenzhen exclaimed in surprise, "How come everyone knows that we passed the Foundation Establishment Certificate exam?"

She clenched her fist tightly, thinking to herself, "Damn it! I was planning to announce it to the whole school myself after the Gaokao entrance exam, but now I won't even get to see their shocked expressions when they find out!"

Zhang Yu asked in surprise, "President Wang from Oasis Group is going to donate ten million to us? What's going on?"

Bai Zhenzhen said, "What else could it be? The company is willing to give so much money, they only want higher returns. They probably want to invest in us. Do they want us to be their dogs?"

Zhang Yu thought of Lan Ling and Zhou Chechen from the past, and his brows furrowed slightly. "Are they going to make us their dogs again?"

Fu Ji said slowly, "If he donates 100,000, I'll join you in criticizing him."

"But they've already donated 10 million to you in one go, so I think you should consider what's wrong with being a dog?"

"If you want to buy Spirit Root and complete the Foundation Establishment before graduating from high school, perhaps the solution lies with this President Wang."

So, while Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen continued their diligent cultivation, they would occasionally check their phones for messages.

Finally, two days later, as Zhang Yu pushed the Great Might Heavenly Armor to Level 10, his Martial Dao Sacred Embryo finally achieved its final effect.

Seeing this effect of the Martial Dao Sacred Embryo, Zhang Yu became even more excited, and could feel that his strength had increased dramatically once again.

"If I could go back to that final duel with Ye Lingxiao, I probably wouldn't have needed to fight for so long; I could have defeated him much faster, right?"

After completing the Martial Dao Sacred Embryo, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen boarded the train and embarked on their journey home.

But as soon as they got off the train, an unexpected person appeared before them.

"Is it Yue Jincheng and Si Zhouyu, the ones who followed us last time?"

Zhang Yu also noticed a young man standing next to the other person. Just from the man's appearance, he and Bai Zhenzhen could tell that he was not someone to be trifled with.

After all, the five large, golden characters above the other party's head— "Purple-Gold Merit Lord"—were simply too dazzling.

"The Zhou Family family?" Zhang Yu's heart tightened with suspicion. "They're actually waiting for us right here at the station? What do they want?"

At this moment, he was extremely grateful that he had listened to Fu Ji's advice and spent some time cultivating outside before returning, thus raising his Martial Dao Sacred Embryo to the final level. This would give him more confidence in whatever situation he faced from now on.

(End of this chapter)