179: Chapter 176 Reunion! Deciding to Venture

Fang Yu returned to his own manor with Zhu Lingxuan.

"Junior Brother."

"Today is January 29th, and February is just around the corner," Zhu Lingxuan smiled and said, "February will be for actual combat honing, so I applied for your "Secret Realm Treasure Land Quota" for next month from February 2nd to February 6th. Coming home a day later shouldn't affect anything, right?"

"It doesn't affect anything," Fang Yu quickly shook his head.

The five-day holiday did not require leaving the Secret Realm Base; it was a free choice... Fang Yu still planned to make a trip home.

He hadn't been home for several months, not even returning for the Chinese New Year, so it was about time he went home to see his dad and grandpa.

However, having one day less of leave didn't make much difference.

"What about February 1st?" Fang Yu suddenly thought of it.

"February 1st is the enrollment day for new graduate students at Xinyue Martial Arts University," Zhu Lingxuan smiled and said, "Won't you go take a look that day? That's why I applied for the 2nd for you."

Fang Yu only remembered then.

The graduate school entrance examinations of the Blue Moon Alliance released results in mid-January every year, with enrollment on February 1st.

"Sorry to trouble you, Senior Sister," Fang Yu smiled and said.

Shortly after.

Fang Yu saw Zhu Lingxuan off and entered the villa.

First, he summoned Tang Kui to communicate and understand what had happened in recent days.

"Your secretary, Meng Shi, has arrived in Wuling City and formed a brand-new team responsible for information aggregation and communication across various departments," Tang Kui reported. "Xing Ye has taken office as the general manager of the Wuling City Branch, and all work is normal."

"Tang Jianxin has finished recruiting personnel, and the approval process is underway. She should take office within a week."

"The security team from the provincial Security Department has arrived in Wuling City and is providing all-around protection for your father and grandpa... Various wellness treasures you purchased have all been delivered and will be guided for consumption by a professional team."

"The Wuling City Branch has formed a special team to conduct special training and cultivation for your younger brother and sister, Fang Long and Fang Siyue..." Tang Kui quickly reported some key matters to Fang Yu.

Having spent many days together, Tang Kui had gradually figured out Fang Yu's temperament and knew what Fang Yu truly cared about.

"Mm."

"Has anyone contacted me in the past few days?" Fang Yu asked.

During the five days of secluded cultivation in the Secret Realm Treasure Land, Fang Yu did not carry his cell phone.

"There are quite a few. Most of them are contacting you, hoping you will attend events, such as your alma mater, Wuling City Martial Arts College. Most have been properly handled," Tang Kui said, "but there are some we find inconvenient to decide on."

"Please have a look..." Tang Kui handed over the document.

Fang Yu took it and quickly looked through it.

"Senior Brother?" Fang Yu was slightly puzzled and directly asked, "Did Senior Brother Dong Xin encounter any trouble?"

"I had Manager Xing Ye investigate, and for now, there isn't any," Tang Kui said. "His personal safety is fine, and nothing happened to his family... However, he belongs to Tieshan Group."

"Some information; the time was too short, and it is inconvenient for us to understand it in depth," Tang Kui said.

"Alright, I know," Fang Yu pondered slightly. "Have Xing Ye make a trip personally. If Senior Brother Dong has any trouble... try your best to help him solve it."

"Yes," Tang Kui nodded.

In her heart, she immediately elevated the importance of "Senior Brother Dong Xin". In the information she found, Fang Yu and Senior Brother Dong Xin were not true martial brothers... but obviously, Fang Yu valued Senior Brother Dong Xin a lot.

After handling various matters, Fang Yu continued to Cultivate step by step.

Time blinked by and arrived at February 1st.

It was also the enrollment day for 500 new graduate students of Xinyue Martial Arts University... Williams and Mo Yuan both belonged to the new students and naturally had to attend the ceremony. Zhuang Yiliu did not come.

Fang Yu came.

The reason he came was also very simple.

"Senior, welcome to the Secret Realm Base," Fang Yu smiled as he looked at the spirited Yan Tianheng. Compared to when they parted ways over a month ago, his life aura had undergone a noticeable change.

Obviously.

Over this past month or more, Yan Tianheng had followed the Sky-Patrol Martial Artist to Cultivate, making considerable progress.

As a senior student, Fang Yu nominally still belonged to Huguang Martial Arts University. He came to attend the celebration just to see Yan Tianheng.

"Haha."

"External news has already spread—an eight-star member of Xinghe Group, tsk tsk," Yan Tianheng smiled and said. "Even my Master said that you have already entered the sect of a Starry Sky Martial Artist."

"Mm," Fang Yu smiled and nodded.

This was no longer a secret.

"Huh?"

"That's not right!" Yan Tianheng's gaze suddenly condensed, and a hint of shock flashed across his face. "Fang Yu, have you broken through to become an Earth Martial Artist?"

When the two first met, Fang Yu's aura was restrained, and Yan Tianheng didn't notice it at first.

But he was an Earth Martial Artist after all. At such a close distance, with a slight perception, he still discovered the clues... After all, Fang Yu's current life magnetic field was extremely powerful.

"Became an Earth Martial Artist?"

"That's Fang Yu, right?"

"During the High School Tournament, he was still a Senior Martial Artist. It's said his Inner Scenery Technique wasn't very high at the time, yet he broke through so quickly?" Yan Tianheng's voice instantly attracted the attention of quite a few people around.

These new students were basically students who had advanced past four rounds in the High School Tournament, and many of them knew Fang Yu.

Especially the matter of Fang Yu becoming the Disciple of a Starry Sky Martial Artist... the news had spread very widely.

"Yes, I just broke through not long ago," Fang Yu smiled and said.

"That's great!"

"Your technique talent is brilliant; you previously reached the first realm of Outer Scenery, Qi Perception, and now you've become an Earth Martial Artist, making your foundation stronger. I'm afraid you'll soon reach the Terrain Realm, right?" Yan Tianheng's eyes were very bright.

"I suppose so," Fang Yu vaguely replied.

"There's still a year until this year's High School Tournament, and you have guidance from a Starry Sky Martial Artist. By then, you must strive to break into the top four or even win the championship," Yan Tianheng said rather excitedly. "Then my Huguang Martial Arts University will really become famous!"

Fang Yu smiled.

Even though he had already graduated, Senior Yan Tianheng still remembered Huguang Martial Arts University, his original aspiration unchanged.

"I'll do my best," Fang Yu said.

Fang Yu's main goal was to impact the Alliance Martial Arts Tournament... But as long as time permitted, he wouldn't mind fighting another session of the High School Martial Arts Tournament to add some glory to Huguang Martial Arts University.

"Win the championship? I'm afraid that's going to be very hard," a slightly cold voice sounded. "Taking a Starry Sky Martial Artist as a teacher doesn't mean your strength will be the strongest."

"Who is it?" Yan Tianheng turned his head.

Fang Yu also turned his head to look.

Not far away stood a rather handsome youth with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

"Pu Qing?" Yan Tianheng frowned.

Fang Yu also recognized the other person. It was none other than the martial arts Genius who captured seventh place in the recent High School Tournament and ranked just behind Mo Yuan among the participating students of the Xia Country.

"Hostile towards me?" Fang Yu was puzzled in his heart.

He could sense that the other person's look towards him was unusual; it couldn't be called malice, but rather felt like a kind of dissatisfaction.

"Pu Qing."

"You don't think highly of Fang Yu at all? Do you dare to make a bet?" A slightly smiling voice sounded as Mo Yuan walked over and smiled, saying, "Ten million."

"I won't bet." Pu Qing frowned slightly, seemingly unwilling to entangle further, and walked straight away.

"What's going on?" Yan Tianheng was puzzled.

"Fang Yu, don't mind it. Pu Qing is in a bad mood," Mo Yuan sighed softly and explained. "We received notice today that this batch of Xinyue Martial Arts University graduate students selected six Secret Realm core members."

"They happen to be the top six of the High School Tournament."

"Pu Qing ranked seventh."

"You should be very clear that whether one is selected as a Secret Realm core member makes a huge difference in treatment," Mo Yuan shook his head and said. "He is also a Level 1 Starry Sky Seed, so naturally, he is very unwilling to accept this."

"Mm."

"It's just that his failure to be selected has to do with me..." Fang Yu suddenly stopped.

He had already reacted and understood why there was a hint of dissatisfaction in the look Pu Qing gave him.

Himself and Zhuang Yiliu, as senior students, took two spots.

In reality, it was equivalent to having eight Secret Realm core members this year instead of six.

Afraid that in Pu Qing's eyes, if not for himself and Zhuang Yiliu, he might have also gotten a Secret Realm core member spot.

"Actually, his failure to get the spot has little to do with you," Mo Yuan shook his head and said. "The core member spots every year are not fixed to begin with... It's just that he was only a tiny bit away from getting the core member spot. If he insists on thinking that way, there's nothing anyone can do. Don't lower yourself to his level."

"Alright."

"We are all people of the Xia Country; I understand his feelings," Fang Yu said.

The other party didn't truly utter vicious words; Fang Yu wasn't petty enough to mind that.

Time flowed on.

The celebration had reached its end.

"Tonight, following the new students' enrollment, the Secret Realm Space will be opened additionally once. All new students must challenge Yuanyi Tower," Dean Jiang Yan solemnly said. "It will become the standard for your subsequent evaluations and involves your future training resources."

"I hope you all take it seriously."

"As for other senior students, if you are willing to challenge it, you can also come; it is not mandatory."

"Yuanyi Tower? What is that?" Yan Tianheng showed a puzzled expression.

He had just arrived at the Secret Realm Base.

He had only a half-understanding of many things.

"Good stuff," Fang Yu smiled and said. "Senior, just remember to challenge it well. There are benefits to having a high ranking... Many resources in the Secret Realm Base are linked to the Yuanyi Tower ranking."

"Alright," Yan Tianheng nodded. He trusted Fang Yu.

"Fang Yu, are you coming tonight?" Mo Yuan looked at Fang Yu and smiled. "You've already become an Earth Martial Artist, and your technique has probably improved a lot over this past month or more. You should be able to pass the third floor."

"I'll go challenge it," Fang Yu smiled and said. "It will also dispel some doubts, so that many people won't say I don't deserve my position."

Although Fang Yu didn't care about some discussions,

however,

if he could avoid generating controversy, that would be best... Besides, Fang Yu knew very well that only by performing well enough could he prove that his Master's and the Alliance higher-ups' vision was not wrong.

The best way to eliminate doubts was to display one's strength.

At night, many new students belonging to the graduate school as well as a large number of senior students entered the Tianlan Realm one after another, and then chose to enter the Secret Realm Space.

Fang Yu arrived relatively late.

Whoosh~

When Fang Yu appeared in the hall, it immediately attracted the attention of quite a few people.

"Fang Yu is here."

"He is one of the eight Secret Realm core members this year, right?"

"Mm, among this year's core members, six are originally fifth-years, and two are fourth-years."

"During the High School Tournament, he wasn't too dazzling, yet in the end, he actually became a Starry Sky Martial Artist's Disciple and entered the Secret Realm to Cultivate early. Comparing people really infuriates people!"

"Last time he challenged Yuanyi Tower, he only reached the second floor."

"The second floor is not bad either; he is only a senior, and I heard he has already broken through to become an Earth Martial Artist."

"Reaching the second floor as a senior is indeed not bad, but he is a Secret Realm core member; can the standards be the same? Among senior students, there are probably more than a dozen who became Earth Martial Artists early on, and well over half of them can pass the fourth or even the fifth floor of Yuanyi Tower."

"Coming today, he probably has the confidence to pass the third floor."

Many new students and senior students were discussing in low voices.

Listening to some of the discussions, Fang Yu was very calm in his heart.

Both being seniors selected as Secret Realm core members, Zhuang Yiliu could pass the fourth floor of Yuanyi Tower... while he wasn't even an Earth Martial Artist before, so some controversy was normal.

Even,

people like Pu Qing and other "Level 1 Starry Sky Seeds" who weren't selected as Secret Realm core members feeling dissatisfied in their hearts was also understandable.

"Understanding is understanding," a trace of Battle Intent also rose in Fang Yu's heart. "But those who should shut up had better shut up. Today, let all of them shut up."

Even a clay figurine had its temper.

Let alone a 21-year-old young man like Fang Yu? No matter how good his mindset was, as a Martial Artist, he naturally possessed a heart eager to win.

Time flowed on.

Fang Yu came to the exclusive area for Secret Realm core members, while Williams, Mo Yuan, Zhuang Yiliu, and others, including several other core members, arrived one after another.

PS: Chapter 3 will be a bit late, brothers, read it tomorrow morning.