132: Today's big one is to educate you

Lingnan City Martial Arts University.

Upon returning to the university, the group was greeted by a collective line of welcoming teachers and students.

Of course, Shen Bei was undoubtedly the protagonist.

The campus was filled with joy; even the cleaning ladies and gatekeepers came out waving colorful flags, venting their suppressed emotions.

It should be known that during this period, due to Shepherd Yin Hong's influence, the entire Lingnan City Martial Arts University had become a huge joke.

Some students even dared not admit they were students of the Martial Arts University when they went out.

Teachers didn't even dare to greet people outside, fearing they would be spat upon.

But now.

This Face was retrieved by Shen Bei!

The king of champions of the First National Exchange Competition for Freshmen!

Who would dare to utter a word about such an honor and title?

Who would dare to say one more word?

Even though there were issues within the teaching staff of Lingnan City Martial Arts University, the students they taught were top-notch.

“He’s out! Shen Bei is out! Quickly, set off firecrackers and fireworks!”

“I told you to go up and give him flowers, not to hug him! Let go of him!”

“Welcome back, king of champions!”

“Wow, this trophy is so beautiful, let me touch it.”

“Teacher Professor Gu Xinrou, you can't keep your teaching experience to yourself, let's share it.”

…

At this moment, Zha Tian Gang was still carrying four large banners, striding confidently at the front of the crowd.

Principal Zhang was showing off the king of champions trophy and award everywhere.

Shen Bei, however, didn't have much emotional fluctuation.

He learned on the way back that.

Besides the trophy and certificate, there were other rewards for the king of champions.

For example, Medicinal Pills, money, and even a Martial Skill!

But they had to wait for the national resource pool to allocate them.

Because before the results of the competition were out, no one could predict who the champion would be.

Therefore, the rewards given were also custom-made.

There was nothing much to say about Medicinal Pills.

But Martial Skills were different.

Every student's path in the Martial Dao was unique.

Giving Shen Bei a bow and arrow Martial Skill would be a pure waste of resources and a joke.

It was necessary to select the corresponding Cultivation Technique based on the champion's chosen path.

Shen Bei didn't say much, just waited.

The welcoming ceremony at Lingnan City Martial Arts University quickly ended.

The Martial Arts University once again returned to its daily study life.

…

This day, Shen Bei was just about to skip class to do odd jobs.

Because the National Exchange Competition had taken up time, Shen Bei was eager to activate his panel, gain attributes, and become stronger.

But Professor Gu Xinrou had already blocked the entrance to his villa dormitory early.

“There’s a major lecture today, you’re not allowed to leave.”

Professor Gu Xinrou was wearing a grey, fitted trench coat, an English lady's hat, and brown ankle boots under her tight jeans, looking very much like a goddess.

“Ah?”

Shen Bei was one hundred percent unwilling: “What's going on? Another major lecture?”

A major lecture was essentially a course that all students had to attend.

Generally speaking, the content of major lectures was limited to a few types.

Things like ideological education, quality and self-cultivation, Martial Artist codes, and even legal provisions.

In short, the content tended to instill positive and uplifting thoughts in Martial Artist students.

Even under the directives of the Ministry of Education, such major lectures were mandatory.

But there were policies from above and policies from below.

How to put it…

It was similar to the 'PE teacher' in schools on Earth, who was often sickly, plagued by continuous family misfortunes, rarely seen, only heard of, but never actually present.

“When we returned from Shen City, didn't Principal Zhang say that there were some changes regarding Martial Artists from the country?”

Professor Gu Xinrou walked ahead, continuing: “This major lecture is mainly about introducing these matters.”

“What specific changes?” Shen Bei asked curiously.

Professor Gu Xinrou waved her hand: “You'll know when you go and listen.”

When the two arrived at the auditorium.

Some students were already seated inside.

Shen Bei sat down suspiciously, looking around at the familiar students.

He found only Yu Qiuyi.

Almost all the other students were sophomores.

But not all sophomores were present, only a small portion.

“What kind of major lecture is this? Is there a mistake? Quite a few students are missing.”

Shen Bei muttered softly.

Professor Gu Xinrou placed a finger on her fiery red lips: “Shush.”

Soon.

Principal Zhang, holding a draft document, ascended the podium.

Today he wore a pair of reading glasses, making him look like an experienced old professor.

“Hello, hello~~”

Principal Zhang reached out and tapped the microphone a few times, making thudding sounds: “Today, I've gathered all of you students for a major lecture, and I'm sure you've all noticed that everyone present here is a Second-Rank Martial Artist.”

As soon as these words were spoken.

All the students suddenly realized that it really seemed to be the case.

Neither the first-year first-ranks nor the second-year first-ranks were present!

Principal Zhang continued:

“As for why specifically you were called for this major lecture, we'll discuss that later.”

“Today, we will primarily study the common knowledge of the Underdark.”

As soon as these words were spoken, all the students were quite surprised.

Regarding common knowledge of the Underdark, this was also a mandatory course set by the Ministry of Education.

But…

Some students' lifelong pursuit was not to enter the Underdark or to resist its invasion of the world.

They only wanted to obtain the status of a Martial Artist, so that when they entered society in the future, no matter what they did, they could gain immense convenience, an extremely advantageous position, and extraordinary treatment.

The nation's treatment of Martial Artists was absolutely maddening for ordinary people.

Things like tax reductions or exemptions for starting companies, priority consideration for engineering projects, and so on, covering all aspects of society.

The teachers also understood the students' minds; as long as students didn't bring up learning Underdark common knowledge, the teachers wouldn't actively teach it.

In fact, some teachers didn't even know what the situation was like inside the Underdark.

This could also be seen from Principal Zhang, for example… he couldn't speak without his notes.

It could be said that Professor Gu Xinrou was a very responsible teacher.

At that time, Shen Bei wanted to learn the language of the Underdark's strange people.

If it were any other teacher, they would immediately be stumped, simply unable to teach it!

But Professor Gu Xinrou could! And she knew it inside and out.

It was just that Shen Bei's learning progress was a bit slow, causing her to lose hair.

At this moment.

Principal Zhang continued: “First, let's understand when the first Underdark appeared. It was approximately in 1245. Ancient texts record: 'Five stars moved out of alignment, at night, stars fell like rain, extending for a thousand li, shaking and swaying, rivers and plains split apart, suburbs and ruins shifted…'”

Shen Bei was stunned and asked softly: “Teacher, didn't it appear in 19xx? How come it's been over 700 years since then?”

Professor Gu Xinrou looked helpless: “That was when Martial Artists officially confirmed it, not the Underdark itself.”

Shen Bei said “Oh” and slapped his forehead, somewhat ashamed: “My knowledge is all mixed up.”

Professor Gu Xinrou: ???

“This record describes the earthquake scene at that time. Afterwards, in a local temple, there were some mysterious, fragmented words.”

“The general meaning is that a sage in this temple accidentally entered the Underdark and discovered the 'Immortal Realm'. After returning, he fell gravely ill, constantly muttering nonsensical words like 'Mortals cannot covet, the Immortal Realm punishes the human world,' making wild guesses, and then died of fright.”

As the words “Immortal Realm” were spoken.

All the students showed no surprise or emotional fluctuation whatsoever.

Because… ancient people believed that thunder was caused by the Thunder God and Thunder Mother.

They had an extremely blind worship for things like 'immortals' and 'gods'.

After all, if science failed, metaphysics would fill the gap.

According to the understanding of normal people, the first person to see the strange creatures and strange people inside the Underdark.

Calling it 'Immortal Realm', 'Immortal Realm', or 'Hell'.

It was all excusable.

The students' hearts were unmoved, and some even found it laughable.

At this point, a student raised a hand and asked a crucial question: “If this is true, leaving aside whether the Immortal Realm is real or not, why was there no description of Underdark creatures invading at that time?”

Principal Zhang provided the answer: “This is because the Underdark is too vast, so when this exit appeared, it was not surprising that the Underdark creatures didn't discover it. Then, after a short period, this Underdark entrance disappeared.”

“In other words, this is a record of a temporary Underdark entrance.”

“To put it another way, the records of the Peach Blossom Spring could all be Underdark entrances.”

…

About an hour later.

Principal Zhang finally stopped his rambling.

Class break.

Other students yawned, feeling sleepy; no one really wanted to understand the common knowledge of the Underdark.

Listening to it just made them want to sleep.

Shen Bei asked with a puzzled expression: “Teacher, is Principal Zhang addicted to lecturing? What's the point of talking about all this? I'm going to skip class.”

Professor Gu Xinrou raised her fair, delicate chin: “This is all a prelude, the main event is next. If there was nothing important, wouldn't it be better for Principal Zhang to drink tea and boast on a PPT?”

Shen Bei shrugged his shoulders.

Soon.

The break ended. Principal Zhang beckoned towards the door.

Several teachers pushed in a huge sand table.

Principal Zhang held an extendable pointer and tapped it: “Please look carefully, this concerns your lives!”

Students: ???