56: Enter Magic Martial Arts

"You kid."

"Don't be careless."

"Although those prodigies from Magic Martial University who are nearing graduation don't have talent as terrifying as your generation, they have after all cultivated for over three years longer than you. There are still many people stronger than you are now."

"Whatever you do, don't make enemies everywhere."

Duan Tiancheng spoke with earnest concern.

"As for the specific time to head over, you'll have to wait for the notification."

"Right now, all universities are in the qualification review stage for applicants."

"But it won't be too long; it should be around the start of the semester."

Seeing his serious expression,

Lin Yan's face also showed solemnity.

"Alright."

"Then I'll hurry and go Cultivate."

Duan Tiancheng watched the youth's departing back, his eyes filled with gratification.

Overall, he was still obedient and polite.

He was truly afraid this kid would have it too easy and get too arrogant... "Consume 40% charge value to perform Fusion?"

"Fusion."

"Ding."

"earth extreme Low Grade Martial Skill 'Shattered Jade Phantom Light Spear', Fusion successful."

Boom—!

A powerful Aura flashed and vanished.

The fourth meridian within Lin Yan's body surged once again.

[Cultivation]: Rank 4, Level 4

[Martial Skills]: Basic: National Martial Art Unparalleled (earth extreme Low Grade Perfection); Basic: Halberd Technique Unparalleled (earth extreme Low Grade Perfection)

He withdrew his gaze from the System information.

Not bad.

While his combat power increased, his cultivation had also risen once more.

He had just returned to the villa from the Martial Arts Technique Building.

"Ding-dong."

A message arrived.

"Brother Yan."

"This is our school's martial ranking list."

"The rankings are from before the winter break; you can use them as a reference."

"When you guys come over, there's a high probability that positions within the Spirit Pool will be determined based on the martial ranking list."

"By the way, Brother Yan."

"When do you plan on coming over?"

A smile appeared on Lin Yan's face.

"Alright."

Although using his Black Ice authority would be effortless,

having Xue Cheng and Lian Chuan there was just as convenient.

"As for coming over."

"Probably around the start of the semester."

"Ding-dong."

"That works, there are only a few days until the semester starts."

"See you then."

He closed the communication page and clicked on the list sent by Lian Chuan.

The martial ranking list... His gaze fell directly on the first place, and his eyebrows twitched.

Mu Baiyi, Rank 5, Level 4, New Calendar Year 885 Gaokao Top Scorer.

Lin Yan sat up slightly straighter.

If he remembered correctly,

among the three great Heavenly Extreme Families in Magic City, there was a Mu Family.

This Mu Baiyi was very likely a junior of that Family.

His gaze continued to move down.

Ranked second was,

Shangguan Wu, Rank 5, Level 3, New Calendar Year 885 Gaokao Third Place.

Interesting.

He rubbed his chin.

The Heavenly Extreme Shangguan.

Plus the Mu Baiyi from just now and Zuo Zhengqing, who was currently a freshman.

All three families were present.

He continued.

As the names entered his eyes one by one,

Tsk tsk.

Lin Yan smacked his lips.

In Magic Martial University's martial ranking list top fifty,

more than half were juniors of the Magic City elite he recognized from the Black Ice System.

It was normal, though.

After all, Magic Martial University was a famous school that constantly vied with Diwu University for the top spot.

Since the juniors of the three great Heavenly Extreme Families of Magic City had entered, the talents of other factions were surely the same.

He put the list away, stood up, and walked toward the cultivation room.

Bang—!

A muffled sound echoed.

The data on the force tester scrolled rapidly.

Thirty Elephants.

In an unarmed state, it barely reached the Rank 5, Level 3 standard.

"Is that so..." He lightly gripped his right hand, and the heavenly emperor halberd instantly appeared.

A powerful wind stirred.

Bang—!

Thirty-eight Elephants.

Lin Yan walked out of the cultivation room, his expression grave.

Combining this with the Magic Martial University martial ranking list he just saw,

Old Duan indeed hadn't lied to him.

Taking them all on at once would be a bit difficult.

This time, he might have to fight them one by one.

Furthermore, Lian Chuan had said those were the rankings from before the winter break; there would likely be changes after the semester started.

Thinking of this,

a trace of urgency inexplicably appeared in his heart.

Last time, killing Mia had granted him 50 contribution points, but his charge value was only at 62%.

He'd spend 20 points to exchange for a Rank 6 Spirit Medicine and see if he could raise his cultivation by another level or two in these few days to settle his nerves.

No sooner said than done.

He immediately began operating his wristband.

To secure a core position in the Spirit Pool,

the youth who had just finished ten days of hard cultivation began a new round of secluded cultivation... At the magnificent school gate stood a massive stone stele, carved with two flamboyant characters—Magic Martial!

Many young men and women carrying large bags walked into the school gate, whispering among themselves.

"School's starting..."

"I heard the martial ranking list competition starts tomorrow."

"You heard it too?"

"Of course."

"I wonder if any dark horses from other schools will make the list."

"I don't think the probability is high."

"They said the scope was expanded, but it was actually just changed for our generation of Golden Freshmen."

"The core positions will still belong to those on our school's martial ranking list."

"I actually think there's a very small chance a dark horse will appear and take a decent peripheral position."

"Who?"

"Our Magic Martial is responsible for all schools in the eastern part of the country, so of course it's Haotian..."

Just then,

two youths ran toward the school gate, and the crowd looked over one after another.

"The Twin Stars!"

"What are they in such a hurry for?"

"Could it be!"

Numerous figures turned around, their eyes narrowing slightly.

"Brother Yan!!"

Lian Chuan waved excitedly toward a spot not far away.

Lin Yan, carrying a travel bag, nodded to them and turned his gaze back to the person in front of him.

"You should head back."

"I've remembered everything."

Duan Tiancheng straightened his clothes for him.

"Remember."

"Act within your capabilities."

"Magic Martial isn't like our place."

"If something happens, no one will be there to take the fall for you immediately."

A hint of helplessness flashed in Lin Yan's eyes.

"Have you forgotten what other identity I have?"

"Hurry back."

Stinky kid.

Duan Tiancheng waved his hand.

"I'm off."

After Lin Yan watched him get into the car and leave, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

This old man... Then he turned around, his gaze falling on the massive stone stele carved with the characters 'Magic Martial'.

He had arrived.

As a student of a First-Class University, he was entering one of The Four Great Ones that was famous throughout the Dragon Country.

He stepped forward, walking toward Xue Cheng and Lian Chuan.

And at this moment,

the eyes of the many figures who had been watching this scene flickered.

The youth who had swept through all the prodigies with overwhelming force during the Golden Era Freshman Grand Competition had arrived!

It was said that he broke through to Rank 3 after the competition, and his combat power was so formidable that he directly swept through the Yellow-Tier Secret Realm.

This speed of cultivation improvement was simply ridiculous.

So now that over a month had passed, what was his strength like?

Could he shake the martial ranking list?

"Brother Yan!"

"Let's go."

"We'll take you to your lodging."

Lian Chuan snatched the backpack from Lin Yan's back.

"Then Cheng Zi and I will tell you the rules of the martial ranking list competition."

"The two of us only have Rank 3, Level 3 cultivation, so we can only just get by."

"But you're different, Brother Yan; you definitely have to go and compete for a spot."

Several Magic Martial University staff members who were originally prepared to come forward and receive him looked at each other and silently turned their gaze back to the school gate.