3: Chapter 3 Demon Martial Emperor Martial Arts, Qingyao's Choice

Having finished his thoughts, Zhou Bai left the Awakening Stage and returned to the C6 District.

The surrounding youths were still firmly drawn to Zhou Bai; a Double S-rank Talent was simply too eye-catching.

After Zhou Bai stepped down, Zhao Tianxing timidly retreated to the end of the C6 District, clearly wanting no further interaction with him.

"Brother Zhou Bai, you're amazing! A Double S-rank Talent—you're even more incredible than Sister Ling Yun!"

Gu Qingyao watched Zhou Bai descend from the high stage, her eyes still sparkling as she stared at him, filled with a burning intensity.

"Yao Yao, will you marry me? Once the awakening ceremony is over, let's get married!"

Seeing Gu Qingyao's passionate gaze, Zhou Bai got straight to the point, looking at her with deep affection.

Since it concerned the system, Zhou Bai didn't want to delay any longer.

As soon as Zhou Bai spoke, a flush of red immediately appeared on Gu Qingyao's face.

She clearly hadn't expected Zhou Bai to be so blunt as to propose to her directly.

And to get married right after the awakening ceremony...

"Brother Zhou Bai, but I've heard that those top martial arts universities don't allow students to marry. If we get married, we might not be able to attend one!"

Gu Qingyao said with some hesitation.

"It's fine. I'm the only child in the Zhou family, and I must carry on the family line. We should get married and have children early. Let's just get married first!"

Zhou Bai continued, his gaze still fixed affectionately on Gu Qingyao.

Zhou Bai was, after all, a veteran reader of Tomato Novels.

Talents, top martial arts academies—in the face of the system, they were all trash.

Right now, he only wanted to get married quickly and fully bind the system.

Zhou Bai had a Double S-rank Talent and was exactly her type; she had no reason to refuse.

"I... I'm willing..."

After thinking for a moment, Gu Qingyao agreed to Zhou Bai's proposal.

"Wow, they just settled their marriage like that. It's so romantic..."

"Wuwuwu, I'm so jealous of Gu Qingyao. Zhou Bai is so handsome and has a Double S-rank Talent..."

"I didn't expect to actually witness such a romantic love story..."

The surrounding students, seeing the two settle such a major life event, widened their eyes and began to gossip.

At the end of the line, Zhao Tianxing watched the sweet couple, clenching his fists, nearly driven mad with jealousy...

"Next, Jianglin No. 1 High School, Gu Qingyao!"

Before long, it was Gu Qingyao's turn to awaken her talent.

Gu Qingyao suppressed the many thoughts in her mind and stepped directly onto the Awakening Stage.

Soon, Gu Qingyao arrived at the front of the Awakening Stage and placed her hand on the Awakening Stone.

*Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!!*

In a short while, a brilliant golden pillar of light appeared above the Awakening Stone.

On the golden pillar, the words "S-rank Talent, Ice Crystal Crown!" were revealed.

"An S-rank Talent! Gu Qingyao awakened an S-rank Talent too! My god, another S-rank..."

"Our Jianglin No. 1 High School is really going to rise! Zhou Bai has a Double S-rank, Gu Qingyao has an S-rank, and there are seven or eight A-rank Talents..."

"Why wasn't it me who awakened an S-rank Talent..."

Seeing that Gu Qingyao had awakened an S-rank Talent, the surrounding students burst into heated discussion again, their eyes full of excitement as they looked at her.

Not far away, the principal of the high school was grinning from ear to ear.

"S-rank! Qing Yao awakened an S-rank too. Not bad!"

Seeing Gu Qingyao awaken an S-rank Talent, Zhou Bai was also quite happy.

'This way, the children we have might also have top-tier talent!'

Zhou Bai couldn't help but think to himself.

Soon, an excited Gu Qingyao stepped down from the stage and stood dizzily beside Zhou Bai, still immersed in the shock of awakening an S-rank Talent.

"Good, another S-rank Talent! Jianglin City has produced two fine prospects. Zhou Bai, Gu Qingyao, would you be willing to join our Modu Martial Arts University..."

Just then, a clear voice rang out from the distance.

Zhu Zeyu, an admissions teacher from Modu Martial Arts University, arrived by soaring through the sky, looking at the two with delight.

"An Eighth Grade powerhouse..."

Zhou Bai's eyes lit up as he watched Zhu Zeyu fly through the air.

Martial arts are divided into nine grades: Grades One to Six are Martial Artists, Grade Seven is Golden Body, Grade Eight is Sky Soaring, and Grade Nine is Grandmaster...

An Eighth Grade expert in the Sky Soaring Realm is already a top-tier martial arts powerhouse, capable of flying through the air and shattering mountains and rivers with a punch.

"Hmph, Zhu Zeyu! You want to snatch up both of these fine prospects for Magic Martial Arts? Have you asked us at Imperial Martial Arts University?"

Just as Zhu Zeyu landed, another arrogant voice sounded from nearby.

Guo Kai, an admissions teacher from Imperial Martial Arts University, also quickly arrived at the C6 District.

A middle-aged man wearing a tuxedo, with an elegant temperament and glasses, also appeared on the Awakening Stage after soaring through the air.

After Guo Kai appeared, Zhu Zeyu's expression changed slightly.

Both Magic Martial Arts and Imperial Martial Arts University are the top martial arts academies among the Top Ten. Moreover, the two sides have had years of entanglements, engaging in constant overt and covert struggles and disliking each other.

The other surrounding students were all incredibly envious as they watched the teachers from Imperial Martial Arts University and Magic Martial Arts go head-to-head over the two of them.

"Zhou Bai, as long as you're willing to join our Magic Martial Arts, you can directly become a student in our Magic Martial Arts Genius Class. Furthermore, we can provide ten SS-rank cultivation resources every semester, one million star coins, and a cultivation slot in the Nirvana Pool!"

"Gu Qingyao, if you join, you can also enter our Genius Class and receive one S-rank cultivation resource and one million star coins!"

Seeing Guo Kai's arrival, Zhu Zeyu stated his conditions directly.

Hearing Zhu Zeyu's words, Guo Kai, who was standing nearby, frowned slightly; he hadn't expected Zhu Zeyu to be so generous.

star coins were one thing, but S-rank resources were precious strategic assets that were extremely rare, even having significant effects on Sky Soaring Realm powerhouses like them.

And now, they were being given directly to an incoming freshman.

This left Guo Kai at a loss as to how to compete; this guy was completely driving up the price.

"Teacher Zhu, if I join Magic Martial Arts, can I get married? I plan to marry Gu Qingyao after the awakening and then enroll!"

Seeing Guo Kai's expression, Zhou Bai knew that Magic Martial Arts' conditions were excellent, so he addressed Zhu Zeyu.

Hearing this, Zhu Zeyu was slightly stunned as he looked at Zhou Bai and Gu Qingyao beside him.

He clearly hadn't expected Zhou Bai to make such a request.

"Student Zhou Bai, you've only just awakened your talent. This is the time to advance with courage and vigor. Do not waste your talent for the sake of momentary pleasure!"

"Marriage will affect your martial arts talent and potential. Furthermore, Magic Martial Arts has school regulations: students are not allowed to marry while enrolled. This is for the good of your martial arts path!"

Zhu Zeyu pondered for a moment before saying earnestly,

"It's not just our Magic Martial Arts; even the other Top Ten, including any university, wouldn't allow it. We must be responsible for the future of your talent and the future of our human race!"

Hearing this, Zhou Bai frowned slightly, not expecting Magic Martial Arts to be so resistant to marriage.

Then, Zhou Bai looked toward Guo Kai from Imperial Martial Arts University.

"Student Zhou Bai, Zhu Zeyu is right. No university will allow it. You should focus on your martial arts for now and not waste your talent!"

Guo Kai also nodded in agreement.

Seeing that Guo Kai said the same, Zhou Bai knew there was no room for negotiation on this matter.

"In that case, I'm sorry, but I decline the invitations from both Magic Martial Arts and Imperial Martial Arts University!"

Zhou Bai took a deep breath and continued.

"Teacher Zhu, I'm willing to join Magic Martial Arts!"

Just as Zhou Bai finished speaking, Gu Qingyao suddenly spoke up, looking at Zhu Zeyu with a firm gaze.

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