105: God in the Heart

Xie Wuhai intentionally emphasized the last two words of his sentence.

Song Sheng'nan frowned and looked at him.

“Xie Wuhai, I’m not challenging you. What does this have to do with you?”

As her words fell, her gaze focused on Qin Jin, and she was about to speak, but just then, Qin Jin’s voice rang out first.

Everyone else in the hall focused their attention there.

Qin Jin’s tone was calm, as if stating a fact: “Xie Wuhai is right.”

“There’s no need for this battle.”

If he hadn't broken through before, Qin Jin might have agreed to spar with other S-rank students to see their extraordinary qualities.

But with his promotion to the Congenital Realm, everything had lost its meaning.

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Once one enters the Congenital Realm, they are different!

After the major realm transformation, the gap between them was too large; a battle with someone who hadn't entered the Congenital Realm didn't even have the most basic meaning of tempering.

“You said he’s right?!”

Song Sheng’nan’s eyes instantly sharpened, and her voice deepened: “Just winning against Xie Wuhai makes you so confident, so arrogant?”

Her eyes grew even sharper, and in that instant, her aura surged, her clothes billowed, and she stood in front.

“I’d like to try.”

“Do you really have the capital to be so arrogant?”

At the front.

Qin Jin’s expression was calm, without a ripple.

Before departing, through Xie Wuhai, he had already gained a basic understanding of this year's S-rank special recruits.

“Song Sheng’nan.”

“The name Sheng’nan was changed by herself, and it’s related to her background.”

Thoughts flashed through his mind, Qin Jin’s eyes lowered slightly, and in that instant, his aura soared, sweeping like a tide in all directions—that was the effect of the primal power being activated!

The aura swept across the entire hall, and as one S-rank student after another perceived it, some showed ripples of emotion on their faces, while others’ expressions changed drastically.

And the primary target of this aura was precisely Song Sheng’nan!

Primal power, being spiritual power and life energy fused and transformed, was a fundamentally more extraordinary power.

The moment the aura swept over, in Song Sheng’nan’s eyes, everything in the banquet hall dimmed in an instant, only Qin Jin stood before her, and his figure continuously grew!

That was an illusion created by the spiritual pressure she was enduring.

In a flash, Qin Jin transformed into a towering giant, standing in her mind, like a deity, making her heart involuntarily feel a sense of insignificance. It was at this moment that the giant lowered his head and glanced at her.

In that glance, there was no disdain, only indifference.

It was an indifference that showed no concern whatsoever.

Like a human seeing an ant, there would be no slightest concern.

At that instant.

Song Sheng’nan’s surging aura crumbled instantly.

In reality.

The color drained from her face, and her body retreated continuously until she braced herself against a table to stop her movement.

Behind.

Qin Jin led the way at the front, with the other three accompanying him, walking together into the interior of the banquet hall.

As he walked past her side.

Qin Jin’s voice rang out.

“You want to try if I have the capital to be arrogant.”

“You’re not qualified yet.”

Song Sheng’nan’s face grew even paler.

They brushed past each other.

Xie Wuhai followed behind, shaking his head: “I told you, but you didn’t believe me.”

“Although I was sent flying by one punch, at least I withstood it.”

“But if you want to experience that punch now, then—”

“You’ll really die.”

The four walked past.

Just then.

At the front seats.

An Shi stood up, a kind smile on his face: “Qin Jin, congratulations!”

“I didn’t expect you to have already broken into the Congenital Realm before school even started. It seems you’re going to be the most prominent one in our class, far ahead of everyone else.”

Every S-rank student present, being on the path to advancing to the Congenital Realm, could naturally acutely sense the difference in the aura Qin Jin had just displayed.

“It’s just the Congenital Realm.”

Qin Jin said calmly: “Since we’ve come to Martial Abyss, I imagine everyone present has goals that aren’t limited to the Congenital Realm.”

“That’s right.”

Just then.

At the front of the banquet hall, at another entrance, a voice sounded.

All eyes turned to look.

It was a man of medium build, with a young face and an unremarkable appearance.

But on him, there was a unique temperament. If described in words, it would be “wise.”

His eyes held confidence, giving the impression of having “wisdom in hand.”

Qin Jin’s gaze swept over, his eyes narrowing slightly.

This person was the host of this banquet.

The Chi Family, Chi Wenwu!

“Student Qin Jin.”

Chi Wenwu stepped closer and introduced himself: “I am Chi Wenwu.”

“First meeting, congratulations.”

“To be able to break into the Congenital Realm before school starts, looking at the history of Martial Abyss, is a feat worth recording.”

“Student Qin, you’ve given us a goal to pursue.”

“You’re too kind.”

Qin Jin’s expression was calm: “On the way here, I heard many glorious deeds about Student Chi.”

“To have the name of a genius spread across the Star Sea at such a young age is certainly not something an ordinary person can achieve.”

“Mere false reputation.”

Chi Wenwu laughed heartily, and waved to everyone present: “Everyone, please be seated.”

“This gathering is simply to provide a venue for everyone to get to know each other before school starts. We are still young, and this is not a formal occasion, so please relax.”

“After school starts, we might cooperate with each other, so getting acquainted in advance will make things more convenient later.”

“Today’s main event is here—”

He turned back and pointed to the light screen behind him.

On the light screen, the final top 100 battle of the School Selection Exam had already begun.

The final top 100 battle discarded all complex rules; it was the purest form of a random draw arena battle!

Winners advanced, losers’ ranks were fixed. Through this, the final top ten, and even the third, second, and first place, would be determined!

Chi Wenwu pointed at the light screen: “The examinees fighting on this arena might also become our classmates soon, and they will also be ranked S-rank.”

“Everyone can also get a preview of their methods.”

“After all—”

“Special recruitment and the grand exam, two routes, according to the academy’s past practice, there might be some minor conflicts.”

He spoke bluntly.

Qin Jin’s eyes showed no surprise.

The special recruitments of various academies were equivalent to a small exam before the grand exam, screening out the talented individuals whom each academy deemed sufficiently excellent.

Under such circumstances.

Talented individuals who passed the Martial Arts Exam with excellent results would inevitably view specially recruited students differently, harboring a desire to challenge them.

After all, in martial arts competition, not fearing battle, not dreading battle, and enjoying battle, is the true essence.

Everyone took their seats.

Just then.

Behind, footsteps sounded.

The color returned to Song Sheng’nan’s face somewhat, and she stepped directly in front of Qin Jin.

Facing everyone’s gazes, she acted as if no one else was present, and said seriously: “I was presumptuous, I apologize.”

As her words fell, silence descended.

Qin Jin raised an eyebrow slightly.

“So?”

He said calmly.

“No ‘so’.”

Song Sheng’nan was silent for a moment, then continued: “I just feel that when one offends a strong person, one should apologize.”

After speaking, she turned and left, sitting down at one end of the banquet hall, saying no more.

Qin Jin retracted his gaze.

Bai Huaiyu watched this scene with interest, and looked at Xie Wuhai beside her: “You collected so much information, do you know this girl likes to be awkward?”

“How would I know that?”

Xie Wuhai rolled his eyes: “I thought she was just competitive, but I didn’t expect this.”

“Qin Jin—”

“Did you just pressure her on a spiritual level? You didn’t just completely subdue her, did you?”

“The more people value winning and losing, the more likely they are to go to two extremes.”

Because they were familiar with each other, the four of them, Qin Jin, sat very close. At this moment, Han Miao’s distinctive voice rang out, analyzing seriously: “Either the pursuit of victory becomes obsessive, or they have immense respect for the outcome of winning and losing.”

“It seems—”

“Song Sheng’nan is more like the latter.”

“Qin Jin.”

Bai Huaiyu looked at him: “What do you, the person involved, think?”

“This behavior is indeed a bit awkward.”

Qin Jin spoke bluntly, then seemed to think of something and continued: “As long as it doesn’t develop in other directions, it’s fine.”

He thought of Teacher Wen.

Although this act might be disrespectful to Teacher Wen, he suddenly became curious about the replay of that battle.

“I’ll ask Candle Kite to pull it up and watch it when I get back.”

Thinking of the scene of his final farewell with Teacher Wen, Qin Jin’s thoughts returned: “Judging by Teacher Wen’s state at the time, it seemed like he had completely let go of this matter.”

“Then—”

“Has he completely given up on cultivation, or is there some other reason for him staying in the Ningyi Realm for so many years?”

“Teacher Wen isn’t that old. If he were to let go of everything and continue on the path of martial arts, he might still make some waves.”

Thoughts flowed in his mind.

Sixteen of the nineteen S-rank special recruits had arrived.

As Chi Wenwu said, this was not a formal occasion. Everyone present would be future classmates, getting to know each other, socializing.

They quickly became familiar.

With the School Selection Exam live broadcast as the main focus, everyone chatted, analyzed, and judged together.

Later, it even extended to placing bets, primarily for entertainment, with Chi Wenwu, the host, acting as the bookmaker.

Youth is often the purest time.

Some even got so excited watching the battle that they walked out of the banquet hall to spar, and the atmosphere was lively.

Time passed.

Within the light screen, in the initial grand examination venue, there were fifty aerial arenas, with battles commencing simultaneously.

As one battle after another concluded, the arenas continuously descended.

Now, on the entire light screen, only one arena remained suspended in the air. At both ends of the arena, the final two individuals eliminated to this point had already ascended the stage.

Two men.

One was named Fang Shuo, and the other was Yu Xingchen.

Having reached this stage, no matter which academy they chose next, they would undoubtedly receive top-tier treatment. Now, they were about to engage in the final battle of the grand examination under the watchful eyes of countless people in the live broadcast, to determine this year's top scholar and second-place winner.

“Xie Wuhai, who do you think will win?”

Bai Huaiyu’s voice rang out.

“Of course, Yu Xingchen!”

Xie Wuhai was full of confidence: “I watched his previous matches, he’s extraordinary, and listen to his name, named after a ‘star,’ he’s clearly not ordinary.”

“Oh.”

Bai Huaiyu nodded, and looked to one side: “I bet on Fang Shuo to win.”

“No, what do you mean?!”

“She thinks you’re a jinx.”

Qin Jin shook his head: “You predicted ten battles before, and you were wrong in nine of them.”

Han Miao also interjected: “From now on, we should just call you Xie Crow. The examinees you favor are too miserable.”

“What is Xie Crow?!”

He kept shaking his head: “My ‘Wuya’ means boundless martial arts, not crow.”

Under everyone’s gaze.

Within the light screen, the final battle of the grand examination officially began.

The result exceeded many people’s expectations. From the very beginning of the battle, Yu Xingchen dominated with an overwhelming advantage, occupying the absolute upper hand.

Fang Shuo retreated steadily.

However, just as he was about to lose, the situation changed.

Under the gaze of the S-rank students in the banquet hall, without any visible action from him, he seemed to undergo a complete transformation, displaying strength far exceeding his previous level, and successfully turned the tables, ultimately winning the championship and becoming the top scholar of this year's School Selection Exam!

However, after the winner was decided, Yu Xingchen was still standing, but Fang Shuo had fainted.

Watching the live broadcast nearing its end, Xie Wuhai’s voice rang out: “Am I really a jinx?”

“Yu Xingchen was clearly about to win, and he still got overturned? Is this Fang Shuo a protagonist in a story, breaking through during the battle?”

“Fang Shuo fainted, he didn’t use some secret technique that consumes potential and life to burst forth, did he?”

“The Federation would not allow such a thing to happen.”

Han Miao shook her head: “The School Selection Exam is to select geniuses, not to consume them. It’s impossible for someone to use such a secret technique and not be detected.”

“Perhaps, he had a premonition of inspiration.”

Not far away.

Chi Wenwu joined the conversation, saying in a deep voice: “I can only think of this one way for him to burst forth at such a time.”

“A Martial Artist with an incredibly firm will might be able to perceive inspiration in advance, even before their indicators meet the standard.”

“Such individuals are extremely rare, one in a billion, and their will must be incredibly firm to achieve this.”

“To give an analogy, this is equivalent to the will giving instructions to one’s spirit and body, making up for deficiencies, to find that opportunity that makes oneself more perfect.”

“Yu Xingchen’s loss is a bit regrettable.”

He sighed with emotion: “If that’s truly the case, then this Fang Shuo should also break through to the Congenital Realm very soon.”

“I wonder which academy he will go to.”

“If he comes to our Martial Abyss, Qin Jin, you will quickly have a rival in the same realm, no longer alone.”

Qin Jin was thoughtful.

Everything concluded, and under the arrangement of the Chi Family, everyone traveled together by star shuttle back to the academy.

Chi Wenwu watched the star shuttle depart, letting out a long breath.

Ripples flashed in his eyes, giving rise to anticipation.

“No one who can become an S-rank is simple.”

“Among our current class, I wonder who will be the one who ultimately stands at the very top.”

In the following days, Qin Jin received good news one after another.

Yan Yue successfully enrolled in the liberal arts department of Wu Yuan Academy as she wished, Yu Sheng went to Tian Ce Academy, and Jiang Panxia went to Ling Shu Academy.

A single School Selection Exam determined the fates of many.

Those who failed the grand exam did not mean their future was limited, but the path ahead would undoubtedly be much more arduous.

The purchased communicators arrived, and after Qin Jin made simple modifications, he bestowed them upon the Si Huo Tribe.

In their eyes, such equipment was regarded as [treasure].

Qin Jin began preparing for other aspects.

As school approached, relevant course schedules were obtained by every S-rank student through Candle Kite.

Aside from some mandatory courses, Qin Jin carefully considered and enrolled in several elective courses.

[Mecha-related courses]

[Ancient Weapon Mastery]

[Extreme Environment Survival and Martial Arts Application]

[Star Sea Exploration related courses]

[Interstellar Archaeology related courses]

Elective courses differ from major courses; Martial Artists primarily focus on martial arts, so even if elective courses are registered for in advance, not all courses must be attended, allowing Qin Jin to reasonably allocate his time.

Time passed.

In these days, the starships traveling to and from Wu Yuan Academy noticeably increased, with many young faces arriving at the academy.

Examinees were spread throughout the star system, with varying family backgrounds. Interstellar travel was not cheap, so Wu Yuan Academy directly arranged for new students to come to the academy by planet.

Within the villa area, new students who were highly regarded by the academy and rated as S-rank in the School Selection Exam also arrived.

At the same time, with the end of the holiday, higher-grade students returned.

The entire Martial Arts Department became thoroughly lively.

This morning.

Within the Martial Arts Department campus, melodious music rang out, invigorating and refreshing to hear.

Accompanied by this music.

Wu Yuan Academy, classes began!