106: Martial Saint Monument

The new semester began.

There were no elaborate ceremonies.

Martial Arts was simplified.

This was the purest place for Martial Arts cultivation, where everyone continuously strived for evolution, wanting to obtain more cultivation resources, so they wholeheartedly displayed their abilities!

Student rankings were divided into F-S grades.

Among them.

From F-grade upwards, different student grades had completely different treatments.

To be admitted to Wu Yuan Academy, an F-grade student might have been an outstanding individual in their place of birth, but within Martial Abyss, they could only start from the very bottom!

Looking back at Martial Abyss's history—

There was no shortage of prodigies who started at F-grade and eventually reached S-grade.

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After the music played, Qin Jin stepped out of the villa and headed straight for the gathering place.

With Candle Kite's assistance, he had already arranged his courses, and now, he was on his way to attend his first academy class.

A special course exclusively for S-grade students!

Martial Arts Department.

In the eastern part, within a large plaza.

Qin Jin stood.

Beside him were S-grade students, all gathered here. At a glance, in addition to the familiar faces, there were also more than a dozen unfamiliar ones.

Those were the new students who had applied to Martial Abyss during the school selection examination and were rated as S-grade.

A total of thirty-seven people stood silently here. Because they were about to face their first exclusive S-grade class, no one spoke.

Qin Jin's gaze swept over two of them.

One of them had a buzz cut and a muscular physique, standing still, looking straight ahead.

This year's top scorer in the school selection examination, Fang Shuo!

The other wore extremely high-grade combat attire and had handsome features.

The second-place scorer in the school selection examination, Yu Xingchen!

Both the top scorer and the second-place scorer chose Wu Yuan Academy.

As the most outstanding academy in the Martial Arts Department within the Corridor Star System, Wu Yuan Academy could be said to have achieved a great victory in this school selection examination.

Just as everyone waited in silence.

Silently, a figure materialized from nothingness and appeared in front of everyone.

He was tall, dressed in a white long gown with an ancient feel. Just standing there, he gave people the feeling of looking up at a towering mountain.

He stood in front of everyone, within their line of sight, yet no one noticed his presence.

At this moment.

His eyes were calm as he scanned everyone present.

At the same time.

Beside him.

With a flicker of ripples, a palm-sized Candle Kite clone appeared.

Her body seemed to be enveloped by a barrier, preventing outsiders from probing, also in an invisible state, looking at the man.

She said, "Principal, are you not going to reveal yourself yet?"

Principal!

These two short words had already confirmed the man's identity.

Wu Yuan Academy's current Principal, a Transcendent Realm expert, Chi Chenzhou!

His prestige in the Corridor Star System was unparalleled. The appearance of the observation list allowed many young people from ordinary backgrounds but with good talent in Martial Arts to embark on their journey early.

"What a pity."

Chi Chenzhou had a handsome face with thick eyebrows and large eyes. At this moment, his gaze swept over the students present: "These little ones this year seem a bit too obedient."

"We're not Tian Ce; we don't have that many rules. They actually waited so quietly for so long, and no one did anything practical.

They just stood there foolishly."

Hearing this, Candle Kite smiled helplessly: "This is their first class, and it's exclusive to S-grade. They don't understand the academy well enough yet, so why would they act rashly at this time? Why would they fight at this time?"

"However."

"Before the semester began, many of them had already sparred with each other."

"Moreover—

"Although there was no battle, some people were cultivating."

"Qin Jin, An Shi, Fang Shuo, Han Miao—" She rattled off names: "These students, after arriving here,

did not communicate with others and immediately began cultivating."

"The true essence of Martial Arts is cultivation and combat."

"Principal, although they haven't fought, if you say no one is doing anything practical, it's a bit biased."

Chi Chenzhou laughed heartily: "Mainly, it's because the little ones from last year were too interesting."

After speaking, his gaze swept and landed on one person.

"Qin Chi."

"Born on a Mining Star, Star God Chosen, now the first Congenital Realm of this batch."

"I heard Gu Huang established a teacher-student relationship with him?"

"Yes."

Candle Kite replied: "Gu Professor has already submitted an application in advance. When she returns, she will take Qin Jin to teach in the Star Sea."

"Genius teaching genius, it's most suitable."

Chi Chenzhou's gaze shifted, sweeping over several figures in succession, finally resting on Bai Huaiyu.

"Is she the guest sent from over there?"

"Yes."

Candle Kite replied seriously: "Director Su is in charge of related matters and has already arranged everything properly. This guest is indeed diligently cultivating Martial Arts and doesn't seem to have other intentions."

"Principal, you also know that although it cannot be completely confirmed yet, the technological heritage obtained by the Federation in the past is highly likely left by ancient civilizations similar to the one behind this guest. Currently, within the Federation, more people still hold the idea of maintaining good relations."

Chi Chenzhou nodded.

At this instant.

Without any visible movement from him, he suddenly appeared. In the ranks of the S-grade students, gazes instantly focused on him.

The moment they clearly saw his face, their hearts couldn't help but ripple.

"Greetings, Mr. Chi."

"Principal."

Someone couldn't help but speak out.

Chi Chenzhou raised his hand and clenched his fist.

The plaza instantly fell silent again.

Gazes gathered, and some couldn't help but feel excited.

No one had anticipated.

The so-called S-grade exclusive first class would actually be taught by the Principal of Martial Abyss himself.

"Follow me."

At this moment, Chi Chenzhou's voice sounded.

As he turned, he waved his sleeve. In the center of this plaza, ripples spread, and a hidden barrier dissipated, revealing a colossal space elevator.

The space elevator soared straight into the clouds.

A group of students followed behind him and entered the elevator together.

The four sides of the elevator were transparent, allowing a clear view of everything around.

Chi Chenzhou's voice sounded again.

"Next, I will take you to the location of your first class."

"However, your instructor is someone else."

The moment his words fell.

The space elevator activated, like an arrow released from a bow, it shot straight into the sky.

With transparent sides all around, this was a completely different feeling from riding a starship.

Qin Jin stood among the crowd, watching the external environment change rapidly. In a blink of an eye, they had already rushed into the sky. The light of Zhi Xia Star reflected on the transparent sides of the elevator, casting brilliant colors.

Qin Jin's gaze fell on the figure in front.

Chi Chenzhou!

He had learned of this expert's name from Zhong Yi, and the other party's actions had, imperceptibly, influenced him.

And now, he finally saw the other party's true appearance.

Beside him.

The S-grade students, one by one, couldn't calm down to watch the scenery outside. All their attention was focused on Chi Chenzhou.

They were all excellent geniuses, it was true, but facing a Transcendent Realm Martial Artist, they were completely insignificant. Who among those who came to Martial Abyss didn't know the name of Chi Chenzhou?

Many years ago.

Principal Chi, standing before them, might have been an even more brilliant prodigy!

The space elevator continued to ascend, breaking through the clouds and entering the Star Sea.

The other end it connected to was precisely that isolated island in the Star Sea.

Martial Abyss Academy Headquarters!

At this moment, this massive artificial celestial body stopped its rotation and remained stationary.

The next instant.

The space elevator docked. Chi Chenzhou led the way, stepping out of the elevator and onto the isolated island.

The S-grade students behind quickly followed.

The moment they set foot on this isolated island in the Star Sea, some people's expressions couldn't help but subtly change.

Gravity!

Compared to Zhi Xia Star, the gravity here had noticeably increased.

Qin Jin had already entered the Congenital Realm, so this increase in gravity had little effect on him. After getting used to it, his gaze turned towards the front.

On his way to the academy, he had been cultivating. This was his first time seeing the headquarters of Wu Yuan Academy.

The space elevator's docking area was quite desolate. The ground in front was covered in yellow earth, looking somewhat peculiar.

And on this desolate land.

A massive, irregularly shaped stone stele stood here!

At a glance, it was an astonishing ten thousand meters tall, a marvel on this isolated island in the Star Sea. Above the stele, an ancient seal character [Wu] was carved onto it.

The upper part of the stele seemed to be covered by dust, dim and lusterless.

Behind.

The students gradually adapted to the changed gravity.

Chi Chenzhou's voice sounded at this moment.

"What you are standing on is the yellow earth from our Starfire Federation's ancestral star."

Chi Chenzhou personally led the group, and the surroundings were already quiet. With his words, it became so silent that a pin drop could be heard.

His voice was calm, reverberating across this desolate land: "To be ranked as S-grade at the beginning of your admission represents the academy's extreme optimism about your talents, and we will fully support your cultivation."

"What you need to do in the academy is to unearth every bit of your potential, continuously evolve on the Martial Arts path, until you reach your peak."

"Now, you will begin your first class at the academy here."

"Your teacher is this stele in front of you."

"It has no name."

"Many years ago, this stele was erected by Mr. Chen Shu, who carved the first 'Wu' character on it, and it has been passed down to this day."

"Until today."

"Since the founding of our Wu Yuan Academy, every student who has graduated from the academy and ascended to the Martial Saint Realm has personally come here,

to copy the 'Wu' character. Although it has no name, it can be called the Wu Sheng Stele."

"Here, is your first class!"

"Now—"

Chi Chenzhou stood with his hands behind his back, his lips slightly parted, and his voice spoke.

"Class begins."

As his words fell.

On the Wu Sheng Stele, a gentle breeze seemed to stir.

The breeze swept away the dust. From the very top of the stele, the covering dust disappeared, and traces left by weapons, fists, and feet appeared on the stele. Below, the 'Wu' character gradually lit up from its dimness, becoming brighter.

The light grew increasingly brilliant, and after a few breaths, it illuminated the Star Sea above the isolated island!

At this moment.

If the residents of Zhi Xia Star looked up, they would discover a peculiar and distinct glow appearing in the sky!

The students present, following Chi Chenzhou's words, had already fixed their gaze upon the stone stele.

As the 'Wu' character lit up, Qin Jin clearly saw illusory figures appearing before the stele, some using weapons as brushes,

or writing with their fists, repeatedly copying the character [Wu].

That was...

In past history, the 'intent' left behind by Martial Saint Realm experts, reappearing today.

In the process of copying, they carved their 'intent' here, a continuous flame, passed down to future generations.

At this instant.

Qin Jin clearly perceived that his innate power was active, and his spirit was being refined, becoming clearer.

This was a cross-era inheritance.

The experts who left their 'intent' on this stele might have already perished, but their 'intent' remained here, until the day it was completely worn away through continuous transmission.

While his innate power was being refined, under the illumination of the 'Wu' character's light, Qin Jin quietly noticed that his surroundings were rapidly changing.

The desolate isolated island scene disappeared, replaced by a rather cozy bedroom.

The surrounding decor was quite primitive, somewhat similar to the living quarters on a Mining Star. The four walls were adorned with some wallpaper and wall paintings, depicting mechs that looked even older and more backward than the Deep Driller, and various inspiring slogans.

To the side.

A tangible screen was broadcasting news.

[Martial Arts has made another major breakthrough, three Celestials have teamed up, suspected of discovering the path to transcendence]

"This..."

Just then.

Outside the bedroom, a voice called out.

"Chen Shu, come eat, it's time for school."

As the words fell.

Qin Jin's heart stirred.

He quickly walked to the mirror in the bedroom and looked at himself.

In the mirror, it was his own face.

The name Chen Shu was all too familiar to Qin Jin. This Wu Sheng Stele was erected by Mr. Chen Shu. When he first arrived at Martial Abyss, he had even seen the other party's statue and the words he left behind, which left a deep impression on him.

[If the galaxy darkens, Martial Arts will be the only undying spark]

"This..."

"Is this the first S-grade class?"

"A class from that Martial God ancestor, spanning countless ages."

Qin Jin had a faint premonition in his heart.

Everything around him was incredibly lifelike.

But Qin Jin knew that this was likely a spiritual ability, transporting him back to the Federation countless years ago, to that ancient period when even the Transcendent Realm had not yet been established.

And he seemed to have taken on the identity of that Mr. [Chen Shu].

He walked to the bedroom door.

Qin Jin hesitated, then pushed the door open.

Outside the door, it was not breakfast ready.

Pushing open the door, what entered Qin Jin's sight was an uneven dirt ground, and not far away, shed-like buildings constructed from discarded materials.

In front.

Were young people, one by one, dressed simply but with faces full of yearning and anticipation.

"Chen Shu, we've been waiting for you, the teacher is going to teach us martial arts!"

A voice called out from somewhere.

"Fragmented segments."

"How long and extraordinary is the experience of a Martial God? This is to prevent future generations from getting lost within it."

A thought flashed through his mind.

Qin Jin cast aside all distracting thoughts and smiled brightly: "I'm here!"

This smile came from the heart.

Shortly after he turned sixteen, on the Mining Star, he was precisely with a smile and full of anticipation, listening to Wen Jinglun talk about Martial Arts-related information, beginning his first time learning to master the Breathing Method, and truly embarking on the Martial Arts path!

Martial Abyss Headquarters.

On the isolated island in the Star Sea, Chi Chenzhou stood still.

Candle Kite hovered beside him.

In front.

The S-grade youths, one by one, had varying expressions on their faces, their eyes tightly closed, entering that dream-like world.

"I hope this batch of little ones can also bring some surprises."

Chi Chenzhou's voice sounded.

He looked at the brilliantly glowing Wu Sheng Stele. With a flash of light in his eyes, ripples spread around the students, forming an invisible barrier for protection.

"Mr. Chen Shu is truly a great talent."

After he finished all this, a sense of emotion rose in his eyes: "After a long time, the 'intent' left on this stele by many Martial Artists of later generations has already dissipated."

"But the 'intent' left by Mr. Chen Shu still remains."

"Teaching generations of talented juniors, and also using the minute power they leave behind during their cultivation and enlightenment here, continuously extending it,

is truly a genius idea."

"The flame never extinguishes, passed down from generation to generation."

"If Mr. Chen Shu hadn't..."

"Perhaps—"

He sighed deeply, whispering in his heart.

"Martial Arts already has the Ninth Realm."