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

It was 10 PM on January 18th, in the year 346 of the New Era.

For the billions of ordinary people of the Great Xia Dynasty, this day was an extremely ordinary day, with people working at sunrise and resting at sunset, nothing different from anything else.

However, for the martial arts academies, the six major universities, the various martial arts halls, and the official forces of the Great Xia Dynasty, this day was indeed a very historically significant one.

Especially the citizens of Bozhou City.

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh—"

Amidst the sharp whistling of small objects cutting through the air, fireworks left dazzling trails like shooting stars before exploding with a "bang" as they reached their highest point.

It was like giant, colorful peonies suddenly blooming in the air.

Red is passionate, yellow is bright, blue is deep... green is vibrant, and all kinds of light intertwine and shimmer, forming a magnificent picture.

The entire city of Bozhou was enveloped in a joyous atmosphere.

Although modern technology is advanced enough, in the hardships of a century ago, a beautiful and dazzling fireworks display was like a sugar cube, adding a touch of sweetness to the bitterness.

Although it has a huge impact on the environment, the fireworks display, which is used to celebrate major holidays and festivals, has been preserved.

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On a building bearing the logo of Galaxy Company, a series of huge 3D projections appeared, each featuring a popular girl group. Standing in the very center was a calm young man stepping up the stairs, ascending to the summit.

Bright neon lights flashed between the buildings, turning the night into day, and the noise was deafening, just like celebrating the Spring Festival.

"To celebrate this great day, the *** meeting decided that January 18th of each year shall be designated as a day of celebration. Except for essential service personnel, all companies shall be entitled to two days of paid leave (without compensatory leave)... All public service facilities shall be open 24 hours a day. Have a great time tonight."

Drones flew around Bozhou City, broadcasting the decisions made at the relevant meetings in Bozhou City.

"awesome!"

"What's going on? What day is it today? Why was it suddenly designated as a day of celebration? How strange." Some people cheered with joy, while others were confused.

"Who cares what day it is!"

"Exactly! It's mandatory paid leave, so why not just enjoy it?"

"Alas! Today, all expenses will be on Mr. Shen's behalf... Let's drink until we drop!"

"..."

In an instant, the celebratory atmosphere throughout the city of Bozhou became even more intense and lively, resembling the Spring Festival.

As for whether this policy can be implemented and whether it will have any corresponding legal effect, that remains to be seen.

Of course there is.

Due to the unique circumstances of the era, each city lord in the Great Xia Dynasty had a certain degree of autonomy as long as the general laws of the Great Xia Dynasty were not changed.

It is precisely because of the special nature of the era that the convergence of countless great powers has become the mainstream of the entire Earth Star. A top powerhouse is of great significance to a city, a country, or even a continent.

Although most ordinary people did not understand what had happened, and only vaguely guessed that it was related to what happened at Bozhou No. 3 Middle School during the day, it did not stop them from cheering for it.

Living is tiring enough; where is there time to think about anything else?
However, for the martial artists gathered near the Third Middle School of Bozhou, as well as the martial arts students, teachers, and school leaders inside the school, they witnessed the rise of an unparalleled genius.

Despite being at a disadvantage in every aspect, the Transcendent Realm warrior directly shattered the Force Battle Armor of the Sea Opening Realm warrior.

If that were all, it wouldn't be enough for Kong Chaowu, Yang Wu, Wang Xu, and other high-ranking officials of Bozhou City to designate today as a day of celebration for Bozhou City.

Because of this exaggerated combat power that allows him to fight opponents of higher levels, Shen Bailian had previously demonstrated it in the finals of the Bozhou City Martial Arts Tournament, and also in the Golden Cup League.

The key factor that led them to make this decision was the prestige of a 17-year-old martial artist at the Sea Opening Realm.

17 years old, Pihai Realm.

Before this, almost no one would normally talk about these two words together, but after today, the situation will be completely different.

Moreover, for nearly an entire era, this combination of terms will belong exclusively to one person—Shen Bailian.

From that moment on, the wheels of history were quietly altered from their predetermined course, heading towards the unknown.

……

The conference room on the highest floor of the Tian Shu Building at Tian Gang Academy.

Although it was late at night, the top-floor conference room was still brightly lit.

Of the six deans of the combat divisions of Tiangang Academy, all but Duan Wuyai, who was a virtual 3D projection, were present and sat on either side of the conference table.

Vice President Ji Chenghu sat at the head of the table, flanked by two other vice presidents: one in charge of logistics and the other in charge of the research institute.

As for the principal, Xiong Kuohai?

I didn't arrive, and I don't need to be there.

In the six universities, each position has a clear division of responsibilities.

The principal is in charge of the overall direction and must be at least at the Divine Palace Realm in strength. He serves as the pillar of stability and has a certain degree of veto power over specific matters within the school.

However, they do not participate in discussions of specific matters.

The vice-principal is the one who is truly responsible for and makes decisions on specific matters of the university. Any matter, big or small, must be approved by the vice-principal before it can be applied for or passed on to higher levels.

The deans of the other colleges are in charge of the grid management system.

"...Now that it's decided, let's vote by raising hands." Ji Chenghu glanced around and said solemnly, "Those who agree that Shen Bailian should participate in this Global Martial Arts Competition, please raise your hands."

All of a sudden.

Swish! Swish, swish, swish!
Cheng Shangwu, Chu Yunfei... Huang Qingqing and other deans, as well as the other two vice deans, all raised their right hands without hesitation.

However, there was one exception.

"Old Duan, what's your opinion?" Ji Chenghu frowned slightly and turned his attention to Duan Wuyai, who had been silent and somewhat conflicted.

Cheng Shangwu, Shangguan Feiyan... Huang Qingqing and the other deans also looked at Duan Wuyai with puzzlement, some confused, some puzzled, and some curious.

Because this is a global martial arts competition, the world's most prestigious event, bar none.

In the martial arts academies of Great Xia, almost all the martial arts prodigies are striving hard, hoping to get a chance to step onto that globally renowned stage before graduation.

No country, martial artist, or extraordinary individual would miss the Global Martial Arts Tournament. "Are you worried that kid isn't strong enough?" Ji Chenghu said with a smile, "You don't need to worry about that at all. According to the news from Kong Chaowu, he, at the initial stage of the Sea Opening Realm, already defeated a veteran Sea Opening Realm expert with his blade, and still had some strength left..."

"No." Duan Wuyai shook his head, pursed his lips, a hint of struggle flashing across his face. He hesitated for a few seconds before steeling himself and gritting his teeth to say:

“I’m worried that it might be a bit too early. Xiao Shen is only seventeen years old, and should only be in his final year of high school. He still has time; he could definitely participate in the next Global Martial Arts Championship…”

While Duan Wuyai was speaking, almost everyone was looking at him with a strange expression.

Who is that 3D projection?

Duan Wuyai! Duan Wuyai, who once earned the title of "Canghai Kuangdao" in the Opening Sea Realm, has always been audacious and daring.

Now that he has disciples, even his temperament has changed?!

however.

"Don't look at me like that. You all know the current situation of our country on the international stage."

After the words were spoken, everyone looked as if they had suddenly realized something.

“Principal Ji, I think Wuya is right. At Xiao Shen’s age, shouldn’t he wait until the next class?” Huang Qingqing pondered for a moment and then echoed.

All of a sudden.

Silence fell over the meeting room.

People are generally curious as to why the various countries of Earth Star still have the mood and actively participate in the Global Martial Arts Tournament, even though there are powerful ferocious beasts and divine enemies around in the wilderness.

And it's one thing for big countries to participate, but why are some small countries joining in too?

A powerful nation means a large population. With a population of billions, as long as the nation doesn't collapse, martial arts prodigies will continue to emerge in an endless stream.

Furthermore, the quality will continue to improve over time.

As for those weaker countries, they should be grateful if a few martial arts prodigies emerge in a year. In some countries, the strongest person is only at the peak of the Sea Opening Realm.

The Global Martial Arts Tournament is no child's play; the mortality rate is over 30% every year, and among that 30%, martial arts prodigies from weaker countries account for 70-80% of the mortality rate.

Logically speaking, once you've been burned, you'd never do it again.

But the reality is quite the opposite.

The reason lies in the astonishingly generous reward, and also in—fate!
Although the path of martial arts has the highest popularity among all extraordinary paths and is easy to get started with, the amount of money and rare treasures required to cultivate to a high level is enormous.

For a single peak Transcendent Realm martial artist, a normal day's cultivation would require one to two hundred thousand Great Xia coins.

And this is just cultivation. If you add combat and healing injuries, the amount of money spent will increase exponentially.

However, as long as one achieves even a slight ranking in the global martial arts competition, one can reap ten times, a hundred times, or even a thousand times the reward.

As the saying goes, Heaven and Earth are ruthless, treating all things like straw dogs.

This means that the way of Heaven is fair, and it maintains a neutral and objective attitude towards all things in the world, rather than being cold and ruthless.

Before their fall, the gods uttered a curse upon humanity, and this, coupled with the corruption of their divine nature, plunged humanity into an abyss of despair.

The gods and humans are in a state of hostility, but the Heavenly Dao consciousness of the Earthly Origin Star and humans are not.

Humans are also one of all living beings.

Therefore, in order to maintain balance and prevent the human race from being wiped out all at once, various compensation mechanisms have emerged, such as battle bodies, holy bodies, heavenly medicines, and the most difficult-to-obtain destiny.

Initially, the global martial arts competition served a simple purpose: a war without gunfire, similar to the Olympics, only with greater practical significance.

The Global Martial Arts Championship is held every five years. The country ranked first in total points has the right to unify the world in the event of an unforeseen crisis.

Later, as times progressed, the various powerful nations of the old era gradually survived the crisis of destruction after a long period of upheaval, and the Global Martial Arts League gradually became a mere shell of its former self.

But no one expected that the vehicle for obtaining destiny and national fortune would quietly become the global martial arts competition.

In order to compete for destiny and national fortune, the various countries had no choice but to once again unite to hold the Global Martial Arts League.

However, with the rise of various countries, especially major powers, the world is showing signs of returning to a situation of one superpower and multiple strong powers, except that this time the "superpower" is a major Eastern power.

Daxia!

Internal strife is part of human history, and as the superpower among many strong powers, Great Xia naturally attracts attention, especially the Zhou Tian Star Array within Great Xia and its billions of citizens.

Regardless of the era, as long as society is human-centered, people will always be the foundation of social development.

A large population means a strong capacity for recovery and self-sustaining growth, and as time goes by, emerging martial arts prodigies will strive to fully unleash their martial arts potential.

They are afraid.

Fear naturally leads to banding together. Apart from the countries surrounding Great Xia due to their proximity, almost all countries regard Great Xia as a thorn in their side.

They can tolerate the emergence of a large country, but they absolutely cannot tolerate the emergence of a powerful country.

In this environment where the world is at odds with each other, even if the Great Xia possesses unparalleled abilities, it is still only a top-tier powerhouse.

There are differences between those at the Opening Sea Realm, but the differences are not that great. Even a medium-sized country can cultivate martial artists at the Opening Sea Realm if it goes all out.

Not to mention those powerful countries.

Therefore, in recent Global Martial Arts Leagues, the casualty rate of Great Xia has shown an upward trend, and in the last league, one person even sacrificed their martial arts career for it.

"What are your opinions?" Ji Chenghu pondered for a moment, then looked at the other deans and vice principals.

This matter is of great importance and carries a heavy responsibility. One careless move could easily lead to a lifelong regret, so he cannot be allowed to act arbitrarily.

"My opinion is that this matter can be discussed later. There are still a few months until the Global Martial Arts Tournament, so there's no need to rush," Chu Yunfei said, choosing a conservative approach.

"I reserve my opinion." "Me too."

"..."

Sudden.

"Om~"

The conference room door was suddenly pushed open from the outside. In an instant, Ji Chenghu felt his alarm bells go off. He was so anxious that he instinctively put his hand on the alarm button, ready to press it at any moment.

"What? Don't you need to consider my opinion as your master in this matter?" (End of Chapter)