We made you practice martial arts, and you've mastered the Great Golden Body?

Chapter 137 Re-signing, an unprecedented Heavenly Rank cultivation contract!

Feng Yanqiu and Wang Yuxuan walked side by side toward the Tiangang Academy, but the former would occasionally look back, looking very concerned, her eyes slightly shifting as if searching for a certain figure.

Wang Yuxuan noticed Feng Yanqiu's actions, and she couldn't help but smile slightly. She gently patted Feng Yanqiu's shoulder and said softly:
"Don't bother looking, he won't be back for a while. He's probably been called away by Dean Duan."

Wang Yuxuan understood Feng Yanqiu's feelings; it was simple, she was in love.

A well-proportioned young man with handsome features naturally evokes a sense of goodwill. He also possesses formidable strength, far surpassing that of everyone else, which naturally attracts the admiration of many girls his age.

In the first buffer zone of the First Line of Sky, after the Divine Ruins unfolded, Feng Yanqiu encountered a life-or-death crisis in the dense forest. It was that young man who stepped forward at the critical moment and made a valiant move.

Although the trope of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress is old, it is extremely effective, especially for young women in their prime, for whom it is only natural to be smitten.

"Furthermore," Wang Yuxuan changed the subject, saying directly, "Qiu'er, stop dreaming. There's no way you two can be together."

"Why is it impossible?" Feng Yanqiu asked angrily, looking very unconvinced.

"It's very simple. Shen Bailian is not good enough for you right now. He only has potential, but that's all. Those old fogies in your family will definitely not agree to it."

“People can grow! With Shen Bailian’s potential and Dean Duan’s protection, he will definitely grow into a powerhouse at the Opening Sea Realm or even the Embracing Moon Realm.”

“Yes, people do grow.” Wang Yuxuan smiled gently, staring into Feng Yanqiu’s eyes, and continued:
"Shen Bailian has a sacred body, and with the protection of Duan Wuyai, the Mad Saber of the Vast Sea, it's almost a certainty that he will grow into a Moon Embracing Realm expert. But are you confident that you can break through to the Moon Embracing Realm?"

"This, this... I don't have confidence in this."

Upon hearing this, Feng Yanqiu's expression darkened, and she shook her head.

When Duan Wuyai was young, he was also a top genius. In fact, anyone who could become the dean of the Tiangang Academy was a genius of their time.

However, Duan Wuyai, the strongest among the six, is still a peak expert in the Opening Sea Realm. Although he is only one step away from the Embracing Moon Realm, that step is an insurmountable chasm.

Feng Yanqiu had roughly understood Wang Yuxuan's meaning: she and Shen Bailian could only be friends, the reason for which was their family background, and the reason for which they couldn't hold on any longer.

No one's physical constitution can be generalized, and this applies to both the Sea Opening Realm and the Moon Embracing Realm.

Generally, martial artists who have reached the Transcendent Realm will no longer seek out girls who are still in the martial arts apprentice stage as girlfriends or wives, since a single charge could... result in death.

……

Shen Bailian followed Duan Wuyai to a spot not far from the cemetery.

It was very quiet here, with only Duan Wuyai and Shen Bailian present. Ji Chenghu and the deans of the various academies had all returned home.

Duan Wuyai plopped down on a bench next to him and made Shen Bailian sit to his side.

With a slight thought, two cups of hot tea appeared in the air in a flash of silver light, one of them floating towards the boy.

"Thank you." Shen Bailian took the teacup, feeling slightly uneasy, and asked, "Teacher Duan, what brings you to see me today?"

Duan Wuyai's casual display of skill had already shocked him. With his current mental strength, he could barely lift a 100-gram weight and hold it for less than a few seconds.

Therefore, Shen Bailian guessed that Duan Wuyai must have sensed his physical abilities.

"You performed well in the trial, fulfilling the responsibilities expected of a senior disciple." Duan Wuyai couldn't help but smile as he recalled his triumphant demeanor in the conference room.
"How's your strength improving lately? What level are your physical attributes around?"

"It's probably around level 15.8," Shen Bailian said directly.

There's no need to hide it, and it's impossible to hide it anyway. With Duan Wuyai's strength, he can roughly judge his physical qualities just by scanning him with his mental power.

After all, the difference between a physical fitness level of 14.7 and a physical fitness level of 15.8 is simply too great.

"Oh, level 15.8 already." Duan Wuyai smiled and nodded upon hearing this, then picked up his teacup and took a sip.

But suddenly.

boom!
It was as if I had been struck by a bolt of lightning.

"puff--"

Duan Wuyai was startled, his pupils dilated rapidly, and he spat out the tea he hadn't swallowed yet. Under the sunlight, a blurry rainbow could be faintly seen.

"What level of physical fitness did you just say you had?"

Duan Wuyai didn't have time to wipe the water from his mouth. He turned his head and looked at the boy next to him in disbelief, his lips trembling slightly.

"Didn't Teacher Duan see through my abilities just now? Or is it that..."

Now it was Shen Bailian's turn to be dumbfounded. Looking at Duan Wuyai's changing expression, a thought flashed through his mind.

("I'll let you off this time, since you're a freshman.")
A sentence suddenly flashed through Shen Bailian's mind.

That was his first time at Tiangang Academy after he had performed the Dragon Leap Ceremony. He heard those words in his ear when he was being warned by a senior student because he had been randomly scanning with his spiritual power.

So now it seems that Duan Wuyai was so surprised because, out of politeness, he had never tested Duan Wuyai's physical abilities on his own.

That would be a bit awkward.

"It should be level 15.8." Shen Bailian hesitated for a moment before giving a number, and then immediately added:
"But I haven't taken any specific measurements since the trial, so I don't know my exact physical fitness level yet, I just have a vague feeling about it."

"Have you finished drinking?"

"Huh?" Shen Bailian was a little confused. Why did the topic change so quickly? But he still answered, "I've finished drinking."

"Alright." Duan Wuyai looked at the boy beside him and said seriously, "Don't resist."

"?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Bailian was unsure of Duan Wuyai's meaning, because the other party's voice had suddenly changed, becoming gentle yet firm, giving people a sense of reassurance.

Just as he was feeling puzzled, he suddenly saw the other person's eyes light up, their gaze becoming even more dazzling, as if electric light was intertwining within them.

Shen Bailian felt an invisible aura pressing down on him, and his body was trembling slightly. The signature on his forehead felt like a sharp blade slowly approaching, causing an indescribable stinging sensation.

Under this invisible stimulation, the ocean of spiritual power in his mind surged uncontrollably, stirring up raging waves and triggering its own defense.

"What's going on? His mental strength has already broken through level 10.0?!"

"How can this be!"

Sensing that faint self-resistance, a thought suddenly flashed through Duan Wuyai's mind, and he subconsciously denied his guess.

However, with so many students under his wing, how could he not be familiar with the strength of that self-defense?
This level of mental strength is definitely something that can only be achieved by breaking through level 10.0.

"Duan...Duan...Teacher Duan?" Shen Bailian's heart was pounding, his blood and qi surged, and he looked at the horrified man in front of him with a pained expression, managing to speak with difficulty.

Upon hearing the sound and seeing the boy's distorted face, Duan Wuyai immediately realized what was happening and slowly withdrew his spiritual power.

This way, a sudden rebound from the bottom won't cause even greater damage.

"hu~hu~"

Shen Bailian felt the blade on his forehead slowly disappear. He suddenly came to his senses, his chest heaving violently as he gasped for fresh air, his heartbeat gradually returning to normal.

Only then did he realize that his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.

Only then did Shen Bailian understand why he had been warned when he used his mental power to scan the senior students.

This feeling was so obvious.

"I'm sorry, I didn't expect your mental strength to break through to level 10.0 so quickly."

Duan Wuyai looked at the young man beside him with great emotion, his heart pounding, and the admiration in his eyes was evident.

He felt that these past few days had toughened him up, and he wouldn't be so shocked no matter what outrageous things happened in the future.

Under eighteen years old, with a physical fitness of 15.8 and a mental strength of 10.0+.

If someone like this doesn't possess an exceptionally powerful battle physique, or even a sacred physique, would anyone believe it?
Anyway, Duan Wuyai himself wouldn't believe it.

When did you break through?

"Hmm, let me think." Upon hearing Duan Wuyai's question, Shen Bailian didn't rush to answer. Instead, he adopted a thoughtful posture and replied in a somewhat uncertain tone:

"It must have been after eating that second-tier Spirit Nourishing Fruit. Perhaps the absorption efficiency was a bit better, so he broke through directly."

"Hmm, it seems you're really good at absorbing the Spirit Nourishing Fruit." Duan Wuyai nodded upon hearing this.

Having witnessed so many bizarre events that happened to Shen Bailian, this is easy to understand; after all, with the Holy Body, anything is possible.

"Oh, right." Duan Wuyai suddenly seemed to remember something. Now that Shen Bailian's mental strength had broken through to level 10.0, there were a few things he should instruct him on:
"After your mental strength breaks through to level 10.0, you must avoid using your mental strength to probe other martial arts students indiscriminately. Also, do not look eastward; there is a great sun there. I'll provide more details about the great sun later."

"Uh." Upon hearing the words 'Great Sun,' Shen Bailiang scratched his head awkwardly. Seeing Duan Wuyai's questioning gaze, he quickly said, "I have already learned about the Great Sun."

How did you find out?

Duan Wuyai looked puzzled. He knew about Shen Bailian's family background; they were just ordinary wage earners, and none of their ancestors had been martial artists.

Logically speaking, Shen Bailian shouldn't know about this information.

Because of this information, there is no need for students majoring in martial arts in regular high schools to know it. Knowing it would at most cause them some more worry, but it would not bring them any other benefits.

"The thing is, during the breakthrough in mental strength..."

Shen Bailian then honestly recounted his experience, and Duan Wuyai's expression changed constantly as the young man recounted his story.

Initial curiosity turned into worry, then worry turned into relief, and along with relief came some regret.

If Duan Wuyai had known earlier that Shen Bailian was a Holy Body, he would have told her what he knew, even at the risk of breaking the rules.

However, it's not too late.

"We should repay your life-saving grace with the greatest gratitude." Upon hearing this, Duan Wuyai immediately felt some goodwill towards Li Feiyu and the others.

"Teacher Duan, I have a suggestion."

"A suggestion? Tell me about it."

"My thought is," Shen Bailian said slowly, looking sincerely at Duan Wuyai, "that the access to certain knowledge is becoming somewhat rigid and outdated."

“In recent years, the number and quality of martial arts students in Great Xia have been continuously improving every year. However, shouldn’t we go down to some common sense about cultivation, taboos, and precautions, such as the Great Sun I encountered this time, and how to identify divine favor?”

“I’ve noticed that people like Li Feiyu, Chen Jiyue, Wang Yuxuan, or other members of prominent families have people specifically assigned to explain this knowledge to them because of their family circumstances. But for ordinary people… if this continues, it can easily create a knowledge barrier.”

"Of course, this is just my humble opinion. How to implement it will depend on how you, Professor Duan, discuss it."

Shen Bailian had wanted to bring these words up when he survived the trial, but he had never had the chance to talk to Duan Wuyai face to face.

After bringing it up, Shen Bailian immediately felt much better.

Whether it succeeds or not, he has done his best. "Well said!"

Duan Wuyai could no longer contain his admiration; his face suddenly flushed red, and he shouted out excitedly.

After so many years of struggle, the entire Great Xia Dynasty has finally stabilized the interior of the Zhou Tian Star Array, but this does not mean that it is completely safe and stable.

The pressure from outside the Zhou Tian Star Array is ever-present, stemming not only from the lack of cooperation from other war zones and countries, but also from the threat of mythical beasts or even divine favor.

When the gods were alive, the entire Earthly Star Universe was relatively stable, but after the gods fell, the Earthly Star Universe has been almost always in a state of being undefended.

Therefore, threats from outside the Earth Star universe do exist, but this part of the information is so sensitive that it could easily cause political instability, hence it is classified as top secret.

Duan Wuyai only learned of this news after he received the title.

Furthermore, the fall of a god is merely a matter of being lost in the sea of ​​suffering, and he may return at any time. A god of weak divine power could potentially cause the entire Great Xia Dynasty's efforts over hundreds of years to go to waste.

For so many reasons, the Great Xia Dynasty urgently needed a leader. A leader not only needs great strength, but also noble character.

Only a figure like this could protect the entire Great Xia Dynasty in this chaotic world.

At this moment, Duan Wuyai saw a glimmer of hope in Shen Bailian.

"Teacher Duan, is there something you need from me today?"

Shen Bailian didn't know why Duan Wuyai was so agitated, so she quickly changed the subject.

"Oh right, I was a bit too excited today and almost forgot about that." Upon hearing this, Duan Wuyai immediately snapped back to reality, gathered his thoughts, and said:
"The reason I asked you to stay today is to discuss something with you. Of course, today is just a conversation between teacher and student."

“Teacher, please speak.” Shen Bailian immediately sat up straight.

"First of all, you have broken the record for the second round of the Wilderness Trial, so after discussions with Principal Ji and the deans of other academies, we are going to reward you with a third-tier Spirit Nourishing Fruit."

"Of course, you can also exchange it for other cultivation resources or Great Xia coins, but I don't recommend choosing the latter."

"Teacher Duan, after your mental strength breaks through to level 10.0, how much of an effect does it have on a martial artist?"

"This issue needs to be considered in stages," Duan Wuyai said with a smile. "Martial artists at the Establishment Realm mainly focus on body tempering. A level 10.0 mental strength is sufficient to meet the cultivation needs of this stage."

"Upon reaching the Sea Opening Realm, one must open up a sea of ​​Yuan Power. At that time, the requirements for spiritual power will increase dramatically, and spiritual power can also play a role in detecting and resisting divine corruption, etc."

"It's not just big, it's extremely big."

"Moreover, as I told you before, rare and precious natural treasures that can directly enhance mental strength, and in a gentle and harmless way, are not only scarce but also extremely valuable."

“Alright.” Shen Bailian nodded and said, “Then I’ll keep this third-tier Spirit Nourishing Fruit for myself.”

After all, he knows his own situation best. He's not even a battle-ready body yet, but given his growth rate, he'll face divine favor quite often in the future.

"It wasn't in vain that I wasted my breath."

Upon hearing Shen Bailian's choice, Duan Wuyai smiled with satisfaction.

If other students had asked him the same question, he certainly wouldn't have given them such gentle advice. The "madness" in his "Canghai Kuangdao" (meaning "madness of the vast sea") was not just an empty title.

It can be said that there are only wrong names, not wrong titles.

"The second thing is the focus of today's discussion."

Upon hearing this, Shen Bailian immediately perked up.

Duan Wuyai's expression also turned solemn, and he said in a deep voice, "Based on your performance in the Divine Ruins, we are already 70 to 80 percent confident that you are a possessor of the Holy Body, but the specific characteristics of the Holy Body still need further observation and follow-up."

"But to become a registered member of the Holy Communion, you need to go to the capital to take a test, and the waiting time is about seven or eight months."

"If you pass the test, you will be qualified to go to the various martial arts halls."

"Teacher Duan, there should be a second option to choose from, right?" Shen Bailian smiled.

He didn't believe that Duan Wuyai needed to come and talk to him personally for something as trivial as this.

“Yes.” Duan Wuyai continued, “The second option is not to go to the capital for the test. Based on your current strength and performance in the trial, after discussion between Principal Ji and me, we can upgrade your Rank A training contract by one level.”

"This is the first Heavenly Rank cultivation contract ever seen in the history of Tiangang Academy. The original 4000 million Great Xia Coins cultivation resource package in the contract has now been directly increased to 6000 million."

"But there is one requirement: you cannot deny or admit that you identified the matter of divine favor in the Divine Ruins, and the data in the database still shows the original Tier A cultivation contract."

After speaking, Duan Wuyai took a deep breath and remained silent, waiting quietly for the boy's reply.

For some reason, after he finished speaking, he felt that time had passed too slowly, and the sunlight around him seemed to have become a little cold.

Initially, Duan Wuyai and Ji Chenghu's original idea was to conceal some of the facts in order to increase the probability of Shen Bailian staying at the Tiangang Academy.

However, the two later realized that if this matter was not handled properly, it could easily create hidden dangers for the entire Tiangang Academy.

Although Shen Bailian is a hidden holy body and may not be highly valued in the Martial Hall, based on the strength he has shown so far, reaching the peak of the Sea Opening Realm and obtaining a title is a foregone conclusion.

So, in the end, I chose to tell the truth: if I can keep them, I will; if not, I'll consider it a good deed.

The basic cultivation resource package of 6000 million Xia coins per year for three years has reached the limit that Ji Chenghu can afford.

After all, the basic cultivation resource package signed by an ordinary Sun-level Dragon Gate martial arts student is only 1000 million Great Xia coins per year for a total of three years.

One person is worth six.

However, the Martial Hall held an allure for all martial arts students of the Great Xia Dynasty no less than that of a candle flame to a moth; it was the highest hall in the hearts of all martial arts students.

Unlike when he signed the first-tier training contract before, Duan Wuyai no longer had the confidence to keep Shen Bailian this time.

Just because of the word "Holy Body," even if it is implicit.

However, to Duan Wuyai's surprise, less than three seconds had passed.

"Well, let's choose the second one then." Shen Bailian pondered for a moment before giving his firm answer.

“Alright!” Duan Wuyai was slightly taken aback, but when he saw the boy’s determined eyes, a smile instantly appeared on his face: “Then tomorrow, once the contract is drafted, we can prepare to sign it.”

He never expected Shen Bailian to agree so quickly, so decisively, so readily.

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say, Teacher Duan." Shen Bailian also showed a slight smile.

The most valuable quality in a person is the ability to see themselves clearly.

Shen Bailian believed that he had done a very good job in this regard.

His success today has little to do with the treatment or resources he receives; rather, most of the credit comes from his innate talent.

From the moment he successfully defeated Li Hongling and embarked on the path to legend, Shen Bailian understood that all he needed was a stable environment to develop.

Proving the Way through force is the true path in this world.

Given time, a stable place, and basic nutrients and resources, Shen Bailian can forge a path to the heavens.

At Tiangang Academy, given his current talent and strength, the school will definitely allocate more resources to him.

After entering the Martial Hall, the prodigies will definitely have pride, and they will have to fight for all their status again. It will not be as easy as in the Heavenly Gang Academy, and it will take a lot of time and effort.

It's more convenient to spend that time grinding for skill experience points.

"Come with me, we're going to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. We need to test your physical fitness level," Duan Wuyai said with a smile, and then walked towards the Heavenly Gang Academy.

Shen Bailian quickly followed.

As Duan Wuyai walked into the Tiangang Academy, he waved his hand, and a convertible with intelligent driving flew over at low altitude.

After the two sat down, they soon arrived outside the Tianji Tower.

"Dean Duan."

"Hello, Dean Duan."

"..."

As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the Tianji Building, many second- and third-year martial arts students who saw Duan Wuyai greeted him.

Duan Wuyai nodded in response to each one.

With a smile on his face, he led Shen Bailian into the Tianji Building and headed straight for the top floor without stopping.

"Who is that person? How can he walk side by side with Duan Wuyai?" Senior students who were on missions outside were surprised to see this and looked at the boy in shock.

Duan Wuyai, the Mad Saber of the Vast Sea, is not just a name without substance. Over the years, few people have seen him with such a kind smile towards his students.

"See? You missed a good show." A lean second-year martial arts student who had seen Shen Bailian exclaimed in amazement, "You would never guess that guy is this year's Rookie of the Year, leading the entire freshmen of the Fourth Academy to win the top spot twice."

"Moreover, it is unclear whether there will be any successors, but in the history of Tiangang Academy, there has never been a stronger newcomer king than this person."

"Really?" Some people remained skeptical. Not to mention what happened more than ten years ago, just considering Xu Changqing in the last two years, he has already put a lot of pressure on people.

Before the start of his junior year, he had already reached the peak of the Transcendent Realm, with a physical fitness level of 20.9, just one step away from the Sea Opening Realm.

"Really? Do you really need to tease you with such an irrefutable fact? You don't believe me, do you?" The lean man hurriedly tapped on his smart bracelet and opened the Music Notes app.

However, the moment the collection was opened, the surroundings immediately fell silent, and everyone's gaze toward the lean man became strange.

"Sorry, I opened the wrong one." The lean man said with some shame and indignation, looking at the strange looks from the people around him. "It's only human nature, it's only human nature, please understand."

"Stop dawdling and get to the point. We have class later."

"Exactly, exactly, your taste is... I'm not trying to be mean..."

"..."

The topic of conversation quickly veered off course, becoming increasingly absurd.

"Ding dong~"

With a pleasant voice ringing out, Duan Wuyai led Shen Bailian to the sixth floor. After glancing at the smart bracelet, Duan Wuyai walked towards room 637.

"Huh? Why are there so many people?"

When Shen Bailian entered the room, he found that there were already several people in the room, none of whom he recognized.

"Come here." Duan Wuyai beckoned to Shen Bailian, who was still standing at the door, pointed to the short-haired, burly man in the middle, and said with a smile, "Let me introduce you, this is Ji Chenghu, Principal Ji..."

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(End of this chapter)