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He was the true pillar of the sky in Xia Country.
However, in recent decades, there had been little news of him.
“Second Class quota? Are there ranks above this for the Martial God Inheritance quota?” Li Yang couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity, “Could there possibly be someone among our peers in the alliance whose talent exceeds that of Li Yuan?”
“There are some things I shouldn’t say by principle, and you, Li Yang, aren’t qualified to know,” Dean Hai said indifferently, “But now that your spiritual power has undergone transformation, I might as well share that the Martial God Inheritance quotas range from the highest, which is Special Rank, to the lowest, which is Third Class.”
Li Yuan listened attentively.
“Under normal circumstances, the elites selected from the upcoming global collegiate Martial Path virtual and actual combat competitions who are making their first trip to Feixing, would typically only obtain a Third Class quota,” Dean Hai explained.
“Then why am I Second Class?” Li Yuan couldn’t help asking.
“Xia Country is the homeland of the Senior Dongfang Ji, and we hold certain privileges,” Dean Hai explained bluntly, “Each year, we can directly select one candidate for the quota. This privilege is unique to the homelands of Senior Dongfang Ji and Senior Lant.”
Li Yuan suddenly understood; so that was how it worked.
Lant was the first in the whole Seven Stars human civilization to exceed the Flying Heaven Level and was historically critical in saving human civilization.
Dongfang Ji is the undisputedly strongest in our current civilization.
It was only natural for these two individuals’ home countries to have such privileges.
“Had it not been for you, we might have chosen Dantai Feng this year,” Dean Hai continued.
Li Yuan couldn’t help but smile. Had he taken Dantai Feng’s quota?
“With Li Yuan’s talent, couldn’t he have directly applied for a First Class?” Li Yang asked, curious.
Li Yuan couldn’t help but glance at his own teacher.
Is it okay to ask so directly?
“Li Yuan, do you think your talent is high?” Dean Hai asked with a smile.
“I wouldn’t dare to assume so,” Li Yuan quickly shook his head.
“Your talent is indeed very high, and your performance over the past year has been nothing short of perfect,” Dean Hai said with a smile, “Looking across the entire history of humanity, you would be placed in the top tier at your age, comparable to Fang Hai back in his day. That’s why you were directly granted a Second Class quota.”
Li Yuan didn’t know how to respond for a moment.
“Your talent is high, but never think that you are the only one who is unique,” Dean Hai said with a smile, “In history, at the First Rank, there have been others besides you who possessed Flying Heaven level spiritual power… In fact, as far as I know, someone like Senior Dongfang Ji has the power to elevate the spiritual power of any First Rank martial artist to the Flying Heaven level.”
“That strong?” Li Yuan was inwardly shocked.
It was outrageously powerful.
“Yet having strong spiritual power alone is not very meaningful,” Dean Hai explained with a smile: “Even among Flying Heaven warriors, who all have Flying Heaven level souls, many still struggle to break through to the Sixth Stage Skill.”
“An ordinary First Rank martial artist, even with a Flying Heaven level soul, would probably only be able to sustain his status as a top grade Origin Martial Artist.”
“Spiritual power is an amplifier of Comprehension.”
Li Yuan listened carefully.
“Like you, the reason your skills have improved so rapidly isn’t solely due to spiritual power, but it isn’t the decisive factor,” Dean Hai clarified, “Even if your spiritual power were average, with your Comprehension, after many trials, you would also gradually shine, and I believe that reaching the Flying Heaven level wouldn’t be difficult for you, and even surpassing it is within the realm of possibility.”
“It’s just that the growth rate would be much slower than it is now,” Dean Hai added with a smile.
Li Yuan inwardly sighed.
Such high praise from the Dean.
“You’re performing well, but you are still too weak and immature,” he said.
“A First Class quota… will depend on your performance from now on and after your arrival on Feixing,” Dean Hai continued, “In fact, for you right now, the difference between Special Rank, First Class, and Second Class isn’t significant.”
“Once you truly come into contact with the Martial God Inheritance quota, you will naturally understand.”
“Although it’s not explicitly stated—”
“But as a convention, the First Class inheritance quota is granted only to the most top-notch among the countless Prime Warriors of our entire civilization, and there’s an unwritten rule,” Dean Hai said with a faint smile, “which is to slay a Flying Heaven level Alien Race being as a Prime Warrior.”
“A Prime Warrior, slaying a Flying Heaven Alien Race?” Li Yuan’s pupils narrowed; was it really that formidable?
First Class was that powerful.
What about Special Rank?
“In the entire Xia Country, only Yu Jinghe has managed to do this,” Dean Hai revealed: “That’s why he is called the leading talent of Xia Country’s current generation.”
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“Flying Heaven warriors, on the other hand, are the real backbone powerhouses of our civilization,” Dean Hai asserted.
“I understand,” Li Yuan said, internally shaken.
To slay a Flying Heaven Alien Race as a Prime Warrior.
So, this was the standard for a First Class Martial God Inheritance quota.
Listening to Dean Hai, did it seem like there were quite a few unmatched talents throughout our entire civilization?
“Combat prowess is one of the criteria, but there are many other considerations, such as potential, age, temperament, and many more,” Dean Hai continued, “For exceptional talents like you, there is always a lot of behind-the-scenes assessment going on.”
“Hmm,” Li Yuan listened quietly; this was something he had started to realize.
“The next test you will face is the global collegiate Martial Path virtual combat,” Dean Hai said with a smile, “At your age, the difference in strength can be significant in just one year.”
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“You are very young, so if you don’t get first place, no one will blame you.”
“But as a ‘Second Class Martial God Inheritance’ nominee in advance, if your performance is too poor, it will disappoint many high-ups in the alliance,” Dean Hai looked at Li Yuan.
Li Yuan suddenly felt the pressure.
Disappointment?
Being named in advance represents both honor and expectation but equally means bearing a heavy burden.
“The goal I’m setting for you is to break into the top ten worldwide, aiming for the top five,” Dean Hai said with a smile. “As for higher, that would be too much to ask of you, so I won’t put too much pressure on you.”
Top ten? Top five? Li Yuan silently pondered.
“What, you seem a little unconvinced?” Dean Hai said with a laugh.
“No,” Li Yuan couldn’t help but laugh.
“Having fighting spirit is good. If you can climb even higher, I would be happy to see it,” Dean Hai said with a smile. “Before the virtual battle begins, the school will give you all the data we’ve collected on Fifth Stage experts.”
“But you also know.”
“A lot of people’s information is confidential,” Dean Hai said with a smile. “Just like your breakthrough to the Fifth Stage, most people are unaware.”
“There are many exceptional students who may have undergone amazing transformations after a year.”
Li Yuan nodded in agreement; everyone’s experiences and encounters differ.
He had the Mind Spirit Divine Palace, but others might also have formidable methods at their disposal.
He couldn’t underestimate anyone.
“Go,” Dean Hai said with a smile. “The global preliminaries will start on February 8th.”
“There’s still some time left. Work hard, and you can still improve a lot.”
Before long.
Dean Hai watched Li Yuan and Li Yang walk away into the distance.
“Second Class? I thought he could be an exception and get First Class,” Dean Hai muttered to himself. “Old Fang really isn’t helping.”
“To not even have this bit of face in front of his own teacher.”
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Li Yang accompanied Li Yuan back to his villa.
On the way.
“According to the data we’ve gathered within the school,” Li Yang said with a smile, “only you and Jin Huguo have reached Fifth Stage Skill, so all hopes are pinned on you two.”
“Me and Senior Brother Jin?” Li Yuan nodded slightly. Jin Huguo had broken into the top hundred worldwide in his sophomore year last year.
This year would be Jin Huguo’s last chance to compete in the Global College Martial Path Competition, and he was sure to make a fierce push.
“Don’t let the pressure get to you,” Li Yang said. “The ‘real battle’ of the Global College Martial Path Competition isn’t until June, and it won’t be until July that everyone heads to Feixing… With your rate of improvement, even if you’re not as strong as the top few right now, once you reach Feixing, you’ll have a chance to surpass them.”
“Yes, teacher,” Li Yuan said.
Whew!
Li Yang quickly departed, and Li Yuan stood in front of his dwelling, pondering silently.
“Top ten? Top five?”
“Not as strong as the top few?” Li Yuan muttered to himself, his eyes flashing with a hint of light: “It seems that both Dean Hai and Teacher Li don’t believe I can push for the top three, let alone first.”
But Li Yuan harbored his own ambitions.
Clang~
He opened the door and entered his villa.
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When Li Yuan returned to Kunlun Martial University, at Starfire University located outside of Xia Country’s capital city.
Within a vast complex of villas for third-year students, inside one of the unassuming villas.
In the underground Martial Arts Room.
“Swoosh!”
A cold female in a purple practice uniform was silently practicing her swordsmanship. The sword light was elegant, almost merging with the surrounding environment.
Suddenly.
“Master, Dean Yu is calling,” the assistant A.I. announced.
“Answer,” the woman in the purple practice uniform sheathed her sword and said in a low voice.
Whew~ A multitude of lights converged, forming a large screen projection that displayed a middle-aged man in a suit.
“Dean Yu,” the woman in the purple practice uniform bowed slightly.
“Yin Man, I have something to inform you,” said the middle-aged man in the suit, his eyes revealing a complex expression. “Our Xia Country’s Second Class Martial God Inheritance slot for this year has been confirmed.”
“It’s not you.”