19: Wu Yuan

Wu Yuan Academy.

One of the top academies in the Corridor Star System!

According to the scattered information circulating on the interstellar network, Wu Yuan Academy, named after martial arts, has its Martial Arts Department as its most trump card department.

The current headmaster of Wu Yuan Academy is rumored to be a terrifying figure who has already entered the seventh realm of martial arts.

The seventh realm of martial arts.

Such a person's methods are unfathomable. At Qin Jin's current level, he doesn't even know what the seventh realm is called.

As relevant information flashed through his mind, the first thought that came to Qin Jin was, “Does Teacher Wen still have such connections?”

Immediately after.

He thought of his late-night talk with Yan Gaoyuan yesterday.

“Could such a top academy also be involved in the secrets on the Mining Star?”

Thoughts swirling in his mind, Qin Jin remained calm: “So it’s Senior Zhong.”

“May I ask the reason for Senior Zhong’s visit?”

“Don’t call me senior anymore.”

Zhong Yi raised her delicate eyebrows: “Calling me senior, senior, makes me sound old.”

She changed her tone: “Wen Jinglun is the teacher who guided you into martial arts, right? I was in the same class as him and also have substitute teaching responsibilities at the academy. You can just call me teacher.”

Hearing this, Qin Jin did not hesitate and immediately said: “Teacher Zhong.”

In the path of martial arts, the skilled are inherently teachers.

After the address, Qin Jin asked: “You said, Teacher Wen was in the same class as you?”

Wen Jinglun is merely in the Ningyi Realm. In contrast, this Teacher Zhong in front of him is definitely a Martial Artist far superior to him.

Zhong Yi saw Qin Jin’s question and explained: “Don’t look at this guy’s current Decadence appearance.”

“The former Wen Jinglun could also be called a small genius, but in a duel, he was defeated by the opponent with overwhelming force, his Dao Heart shattered, and his martial arts realm fell instead of rising, thus becoming what he is now.”

“Let’s not talk about him.”

After a brief explanation, Zhong Yi’s expression became serious: “Qin Jin, I came here precisely because Wen Jinglun recommended you to me, believing that you have a chance to enter the academy’s observation list.”

“Observation list?”

“Mm.”

Zhong Yi nodded slightly: “The School Selection Grand Examination is a major examination that determines the future of countless students, but true prodigies who lead in various specialties, even if they don’t participate in the grand examination, will attract attention.”

“The so-called observation list is established by our academy’s headmaster. The academy then searches for martial arts geniuses within the star system through various channels, confirms specific information, and conducts reviews.”

“Students who pass the review will receive resource subsidies from the academy. The most outstanding performers among them will even be directly recruited by the academy, even without participating in the School Selection Grand Examination.”

Qin Jin listened attentively.

He had already confirmed that the other party came for him, not because of the Mining Star.

A thought flashed through his mind, and Qin Jin spoke: “Is this observation list only for Martial Artists?”

“Yes.”

“Among the four evolutionary paths in the current Federation, Martial Artists require the least resources.”

“However, least does not mean not needed. Many young people with good talent in martial arts are unable to grow freely and display their talents due to various factors such as family and environment.”

“Mr. Chi Chenzhou, who is our academy’s headmaster, established the observation list precisely because he felt this way.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Jin raised a question.

“If I get on this observation list, will I only be able to apply to Wu Yuan Academy?”

“Of course not.”

Zhong Yi’s voice was decisive: “The purpose of this list is to help young Martial Artists, not to help the academy select students.”

“Every year for the School Selection Grand Examination, how many people want to get into Wu Yuan Academy?”

“Mr. Chi Chenzhou’s original words were that he hoped the new generation of Martial Artists who receive help from the academy, if they truly achieve something in martial arts one day, should not forget to pass on the torch and help the next generation.”

“The current evolutionary path of Martial Artists was organized and summarized by our predecessors, who spent long periods and countless efforts.”

“Martial arts is like an abyss, endless and without end. The future of Martial Artists needs to be created by countless young people of the new generation.”

“This is also the origin of the words ‘Wu Yuan’ in the academy’s name.”

Speaking of this, she looked at Qin Jin: “How is it?”

“Qin Jin, do you want to try if you can pass the review?”

“Of course.”

“In that case, follow me.”

Zhong Yi turned around, grabbed the sheathed long saber, performed a saber flourish, carried it on her back, and walked ahead.

Qin Jin followed behind.

It was a holiday, and there were no other people in the school.

Walking out of the library, in the vast playground, only the two of them were present.

“I will conduct a basic assessment on you.”

“Relevant information will be compiled and sent to the academy for review.”

As she spoke, she lightly touched the bracelet she wore.

That was her spatial storage equipment.

Silently, a single-lens spectacle appeared in her hand.

The lens was similar to goggles, worn by Zhong Yi over her left eye, giving off a strong sense of technology.

“Qin Jin.”

“Display your life energy.”

Zhong Yi’s voice rang out.

“What a combat power detector…”

A thought flashed through Qin Jin's mind, his Breathing Method circulated, and his life energy surged!

A gentle breeze stirred around him.

On the lens, the numbers kept changing, finally settling.

[Life Index: 33.1]

“According to Wen Jinglun, you just broke through to the Newborn Realm.”

“It seems his judgment isn’t bad.”

Zhong Yi clicked her tongue twice, recorded it, and then her expression became slightly serious: “Next, I will confirm your spiritual talent.”

“Stabilize your mind, do not waver.”

After instructing him, she waited for more than ten seconds. Seeing that Qin Jin was ready, a sudden flash of light appeared in her eyes.

At this instant.

Qin Jin’s vision went black.

A giant white wolf, tens of meters in size, holding a long saber in its mouth, emerged from the darkness, stirring up streaks of light.

Its eyes were fierce. After emerging from the darkness, it stood in place, looking at Qin Jin with a scrutinizing gaze.

Boundless pressure surged forth.

This was a terrifying pressure far exceeding that of the Skeleton Thunder Elephant.

Under this invading pressure, his spiritual power felt as if it had fallen into a quagmire.

Qin Jin had already reacted.

This saber-wielding white wolf was clearly Zhong Yi’s Divine Intent.

Martial Artists condense Divine Intent and break through to the Ningyi Realm.

Under the pressure of the Divine Intent, Qin Jin clearly perceived that his spiritual power was being tempered and growing.

The confrontation in the spiritual world made time feel extraordinarily long. About half a minute later, the saber-wielding white wolf turned and leaped, disappearing from his sight.

The darkness receded.

Zhong Yi looked at Qin Jin with a strange expression: “Although I held back, you not only withstood the pressure but also used this opportunity to temper your spirit.”

“Qin Jin, it seems your initial spiritual index must be far higher than others.”

“People like you often have a more tenacious spiritual essence.”

“Excellent physical talent and spiritual talent.”

After her comment, she recorded it, then touched her bracelet, and a specially packaged stick of incense appeared in her hand.

“Take this.”

She handed it to Qin Jin: “This is a Calming Incense. I originally prepared it in case your spirit was damaged.”

“Since it was prepared for you, I’ll give it to you.”

Qin Jin took it and thanked her.

“Physical talent and spiritual talent, both are done.”

“There’s one last item for the basic assessment.”

She looked at the wristband Qin Jin was wearing and pondered: “Cultivating One Side of Extinction might cause life energy to fall into short-term dormancy, and I didn’t bring relevant healing medicine.”

“In that case, let’s choose Thunder Restriction True Understanding.”

“Qin Jin, now, open your communication wristband and start learning this basic Combat Method.”

“If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask me directly.”