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

As the sound rang out, the bodies, placed on wooden beds and covered with white sheets, were lifted into the sky by the flying device below.

The ceremony is over, and then those people should go home and return to the earth.

Although the ceremony had ended, Xiao Yan and the others were still grieving, their gazes slowly moving with those of their fallen comrades.

They only stopped after disappearing into the clouds and becoming completely out of sight.

Appropriate and timely rituals will not only not cause resentment, but will also play a role far beyond imagination, greatly uniting people and building confidence.

And it can also become a form of inheritance!
In the ancient times, in the first few decades of the new era, that period was extremely tragic and heroic for the soldiers of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Since martial arts have not yet developed a complete system, other extraordinary professions rely entirely on luck and have no possibility of widespread adoption.

In addition, the divinely favored domain can block and disable the technological weapons of the Great Xia.

Therefore, on the main battlefield, the Great Xia side suffered repeated defeats, and the mortality rate of professional soldiers remained high.

Although the surface area of ​​Earth Star has expanded hundreds of times since the New Era, the land area of ​​Great Xia has also increased.

It has an extremely long strategic depth.

Retreat is possible, but there will eventually come a time when there is nowhere left to retreat. What should we do then?
The Great Xia army demonstrated this with their actions, using sheer numbers to buy time for those in the rear to escape.

The casualty rate of some armies once reached 100%, meaning the entire army was wiped out.

Before enlisting, Xiao Yan didn't know what those heroic predecessors were thinking, or how they managed to fight to the last man and still not give up.

But now he understands.

Because home is not only behind him, but also beside him. Every comrade-in-arms here has unknowingly become his family.

Our small family is part of the larger family, and the larger family includes our small family!

"My fellow wolf cubs, it's a pleasure to meet you all again." Just then, a deep voice suddenly descended from the sky, causing all the martial arts students to shudder. They instinctively straightened up, standing tall as pine trees, their eyes blazing.

A martial arts student with thick eyebrows and large eyes, standing in the middle of the group, shuddered the moment he heard the voice. His hair stood on end. He glanced at the imposing figure already lagging behind and thought to himself, 'We have no reason to be happy.'

And right now.

"Shi Sen, what are you muttering about?" Zhou Weiguo's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's as he stared straight at the martial arts student with thick eyebrows and big eyes in the center of the group. He chuckled and said, "Tell us all what it's about. Sharing is caring."

"Yes, sir." Upon hearing this, Shi Sen involuntarily shivered all over.

The other new recruits from the martial arts department also cast pitying glances at him, including Xiao Yan, who was standing at the front of the line.

Nothing more than that.

When Xiao Yan and the others first met Zhou Weiguo, they only felt admiration and sincere longing for his title of "Shield of Fearlessness," and his kind face made them feel much closer to him.

However, after getting to know him better, Xiao Yan and the others discovered that Zhou Weiguo was a completely two-faced person, not only cunning but also a smiling tiger.

And they also have a common title: the devil instructor!
“What I was just muttering was right.” Shi Sen met Zhou Weiguo’s darting gaze, took a deep breath, and then replied loudly and forcefully, “We don’t feel any sense of relief at seeing our superior!”

"Not bad, you're as honest as ever." Zhou Weiguo smiled broadly.

Looking at that radiant smile, Shi Sen felt a chill run down his spine, but he still forced himself to reply, "Thank you for the compliment, sir!"

“To reward your honesty, I’ve decided to lighten your punishment,” Zhou Weiguo said with a smile. “Wear the gravity bracelet and run a hundred kilometers.”

"How about it? Aren't you moved?"

Upon hearing this, Ishimori reacted as if under stress, his mind instantly becoming active as he tried to find a solution.

This is the question that Zhou Weiguo, or rather most instructors, likes the most, but it's also a life-or-death question.

If Shi Sen answered "moved", Zhou Weiguo would think or interpret it as "daring to act", and the most serious mistake in the army is disobeying orders.

Try moving around a little while standing at attention?
If Shi Sen answers "not moved," then Zhou Weiguo will interpret it as "not moved."

The instructors have been so kind to you, even reducing your punishment, and you're still not moved? Then the punishment will have to be doubled!
Furthermore, this issue has become a tradition in the military, and almost every military student who joins the army has unknowingly experienced this problem.

Therefore, he harbors deep resentment.

"Fine, not answering means you're not moved, which is really disheartening." Zhou Weiguo looked at Shi Sen, who was standing there motionless, and his interest immediately dwindled. These martial arts students were no longer as "pure" as before. Even the most honest Shi Sen had learned to play the ostrich.

Not a word.

The more you say, the more mistakes you make, so it's better to say nothing and not make excuses.

All the martial arts students, including Xiao Yan, stood up straight, their eyes fixed straight ahead. They acted as if they hadn't seen Zhou Weiguo's pitiful cries, as if they were used to it.

Watching the fun?
nonexistent.

These people knew this all too well, and dared not look around carelessly, otherwise they would be in big trouble if Zhou Weiguo, the sixth brother, set his sights on them.

“However,” Zhou Weiguo looked at the expressionless Shi Sen, his smile suddenly returning. He changed the subject and said loudly, “I’m in a good mood today, so I’ll simply double your punishment.”

"Thank you, sir!" Shi Sen replied loudly, his voice booming and echoing across the fields.

"Good, a very loud voice."

"Some people might be wondering why I'm in such a good mood today."

"Report!" A tall, imposing martial arts student, nearly three and a half meters tall and resembling a small mountain, stepped forward, his thunderous voice booming outwards.

"explain."

"I'm not curious."

"what about you?"

"We're not curious either." Upon hearing this, all the martial arts students, including Xiao Yan, immediately perked up and replied in unison.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Weiguo's face darkened for a moment, but it vanished in an instant. He laughed and said, "It seems you don't want your rewards anymore. You're all promising talents who care about the country. In that case..."

award?

reward!

All the martial arts students' eyes suddenly lit up as they looked at Zhou Weiguo at the front in disbelief. They never expected that there would be a reward after this trial.

"curious!"

"Instructor, we're very curious. Please tell us what happened."

"..."

For a time, opinions were divided. Although all the martial arts students remained upright and did not move an inch, they could not keep their mouths shut.

It's so big it could practically run like a train.

However, it was clear that Zhou Weiguo was in an exceptionally good mood today, practically in a great mood. Looking at the noisy scene that resembled a bustling market, he still wore a genuine smile. In just over ten seconds, the noisy recruits quieted down once more.

You can hear the needle drop.

All that remained was the howling wind all around, and not far away, at the celestial pole, aerospace fighters emerged from the portal shimmering with a hazy blue light.

Then it landed steadily on the open ground.

"The first thing is to congratulate all the chosen ones. You have passed the first round of inheritance trials and successfully graduated from the training camp. A smooth road awaits you from now on."

"You are both lucky and unlucky, but overall, I think you are lucky because this trial has given you the opportunity to overtake others and the potential to advance to the Moon Embracing Realm!"

"Otherwise, you must know very well just how far you could go with your original martial arts potential."

Upon hearing this, all the martial arts students, including Xiao Yan, felt a sense of peace and pride after experiencing the immense power within their bodies, which was completely different from what they had experienced before.

Without exception, the weakest of the thirty-six people had reached the peak of the Life-Establishing Realm in martial arts.

This is the foundation of the Great Xia army, and the source of its continued strength!

"And you guys are amazing too. In this inheritance trial, the survival rate reached 73.5%, the highest ever." Zhou Weiguo gave the group of martial arts students a thumbs up and continued, "Therefore, after discussion, you are awarded a collective second-class merit!"

boom!
The situation instantly erupted into chaos. Everyone looked at each other with expressions of disbelief.

This is a collective second-class merit award!

With this honorary reward, all martial arts students will no longer need to worry about resources before reaching the Opening Sea Realm, regardless of their value.

Furthermore, it can unlock higher privileges, allowing access to more and more sophisticated martial arts knowledge...

"Quiet!"

"The second thing is some good news for me personally," Zhou Weiguo said with a smile. "From now on, I will have to say goodbye to my title of 'Shield of the Fearless'."

???

!!!

A hint of doubt arose in Xiao Yan's mind, but it was replaced by shock the next moment. He stared wide-eyed at Zhou Weiguo in front of him in disbelief.

The other martial arts students weren't much better off.

There are only two reasons why a martial artist in the Opening Sea Realm might disappear: either they died in battle or they were promoted to the Embracing Moon Realm.

Clearly, Zhou Weiguo's current situation falls into the latter category.

"You will receive your smart bracelets in half an hour. If you find any problems, report them immediately. Otherwise, we will not be responsible if any problems are found after three days." Zhou Weiguo said with a smile, "Let's have a simple celebration. The day after tomorrow, I will treat all of you to dinner at Shanhailou."

"Holy crap, the Mountain and Sea Pavilion!"

"Instructor Zhou is so generous. Since you put it that way, then we'd better treat Instructor Zhou to a good meal..."

……

A few minutes later.

"How are you?" Suddenly, a lean man swiftly appeared from behind Xiao Yan, naturally placing his hand on the latter's shoulder and whispering:
"What are you thinking about? You were so engrossed that you didn't even notice me getting close."

“The Buddha said: It cannot be spoken.” Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan shrugged helplessly, then turned to look at the lean man who had placed his hand on his shoulder.

This person was no outsider; he was none other than Wu Gang, who was once famous in Bozhou City.

During the martial arts competition in Bozhou City, because the first round of the wilderness trial was not broadcast live, almost none of the audience in Bozhou City recognized this somewhat bitter and resentful young man during the second round of the arena competition.

Therefore, at the beginning, after learning about Wu Gang's general information, many people believed that he came from a satellite city around Bozhou City and that his strength should not be very strong.

But no one expected that Wu Gang would display such strong strength when he first stepped into the ring, defeating his opponent cleanly and efficiently in less than a round.

Although Wu Gang's final result was stopping at the top four, it was not because he was too weak, but purely because Shen Bailian and Li Hongling were too strong.

After the Bozhou Martial Arts Tournament concluded, Wu Gang declined invitations from various martial arts universities, including some of the top six academies such as Tiangang Academy and Shanhai Academy...

Instead, he resolutely chose to join the army.

Xiao Yan and Wu Gang both come from the same main city, and both have a pretty good relationship with Shen Bailian.

Therefore, when you're away from home, you rely on friends and fellow villagers, and the relationship between them is naturally much closer than with other people.

In addition, both of them had decent martial arts talent. Xiao Yan survived by chance because he was corrupted by divine nature, and after in-depth exploration, his martial arts potential was greatly enhanced.

As for Wu Gang, he was very talented, coupled with his extremely firm and strong will.

Therefore, even among the military academy's martial arts students of this year, the two were among the top performers.

"How did it go?" Wu Gang patted Xiao Yan's shoulder symbolically, then suddenly asked, "How did your trial go this time?"

"not bad."

What does "not bad" mean?

"It's just so-so." Xiao Yan stood there, waved his hand, and looked indifferent. After seeing the impatience on Wu Gang's face, he immediately said, "It's just that he has barely raised his strength to the early stage of the Transcendent Realm. He is only one step away from the middle stage of the Transcendent Realm."

After he finished speaking, although he didn't look in the direction Wu Gang was, he glanced at him intentionally or unintentionally, especially at the other man's expression.

Keep in mind that he has only recently turned eighteen and has already become a Transcendent Realm martial artist.

Even among the most martial arts prodigies in the six major universities, it would be difficult to achieve this result. For example, Li Feiyu is currently at the peak of the Life Establishment Realm.

It will take another half a month to achieve a breakthrough.

Therefore, it is only natural that Xiao Yan would feel somewhat proud and self-satisfied at such a young age.

In his mind, even Shen Bailian was merely a martial arts prodigy.

If he had encountered Shen Bailian on the stage of the Eight Schools Joint Martial Arts Tournament six months ago, he probably wouldn't have lasted more than three rounds; however, times have changed and the situation has reversed.

Shen Bailian nowadays would probably not last three rounds against him.

If Shen Bailian knew his current level of martial arts, he would probably be dumbfounded.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile. He couldn't wait to get his smart bracelet so he could video chat with Shen Bailian and see the other person's dumbfounded expression.

That must be very interesting.

however.

"You're not still dreaming of torturing Shen Bailian, are you?" (End of Chapter)