Martial arts ascend to the gods

Chapter 28: Extreme Martial Arts
"The military government, which manages the entire country, is more suitable for civilian or semi-civilian positions. It particularly requires political resources and emotional intelligence. I know you don't want to run, so there's no need to elaborate. To be honest, my dad has been in the business for so many years and still doesn't understand politics, so don't blame me."

"Some people look down on pioneering companies, but those who work in pioneering companies and hunt monsters are all industrialists. However, in business, pioneering companies are essentially businesses."

"Extreme martial arts, as the name suggests, focuses on martial arts and reaches the peak. Everyone desires it, but not everyone can do it. This road is too hard, especially before becoming a grandmaster. It's just a bunch of miserable people, practicing like crazy, killing monsters like crazy, and using resources on themselves like crazy. In order to practice, you have to reduce contact with the outside world. I can't stand that kind of loneliness and solitude in my life."

Zhou Leng said, "Indeed. Back then, a young martial artist asked Zhao Wusheng, "Extreme martial arts is lonely at the beginning, will it get better in the future?" Zhao Wusheng replied, "It will always be lonely."

Xue Chengsong said: "I don't know you, so I can't give you perfect advice. My suggestion is that you can set a few directions for yourself, and then, before you have enough ability and resources, use other paths to accumulate strength and resources. In other words, many paths overlap at the beginning."

Zhou Leng was silent for a moment, then said, "I choose Extreme Martial Arts."

"What did I say before was in vain? There's really no need for you to make a choice so early."

"I choose Extreme Martial Arts."

"Okay, you guys who follow the extreme martial arts path are all so stubborn, but it's also true that if you're not stubborn, you can't go on this path. Then I'll continue to talk about my opinion."

Xue Chengsong said slowly: "Extreme martial arts does not rely so much on connections, and you don't need to learn the ways of the world, but it relies heavily on martial arts resources. This path is most suitable for those from wealthy families, but the funny thing is that most children from wealthy families will not follow the path of extreme martial arts even if they swallow a huge amount of elixirs."

"I have known my own limitations since I was a child, and I will never take this path. Your martial arts resources are not comparable to those of wealthy families, let alone those of a small family like me. So, you can take the ultimate martial arts, but you must not only take this path."

Zhou Leng nodded.

Xue Chengsong continued: "Next, you have to consider adding two additional paths to obtain resources to assist the Extreme Martial Arts. The Extreme Martial Arts and the Martial Arts Academy are in conflict, so don't even think about it. The mountains of literature and the sea of meetings are enough to wear down all your will for martial arts."

"Then, I suggest you choose a path between the Demon City Army and the Wuwei Department. These two paths have abundant resources, extremely high rewards, and no shortage of channels for advancement. The key is that although these two paths also have their own peaks and various underwater rules, once you are strong, you will be the peak yourself and you don't need to care too much about other people's faces."

"The difference is that the Demon City Army is stationed near the Demon City all year round. The rules are stricter, there are more restrictions, and it is more dangerous, but there is more training, so it is easier to sharpen a sharp knife."

"As for the Wuwei Department, it's not as strict as the Demon City Army. It's relatively safe, but there's less training, and sometimes the internal form is more like the Wufu, with more talk than action."

"In other words, if you want to be freer, join the Wuwei Department. If you don't mind high-pressure constraints, go to the Demon City Army."

Zhou Leng thought for a moment and said, "At the moment, it seems that the Wuwei Department is more suitable for me."

Xue Chengsong said: "Okay, then the next step is to develop a company. Strictly speaking, it is to develop a branch company like my father did. If your goal is just innate, developing a branch company is not very useful. If one person is full, the whole family will not be hungry."

"However, if your goal is to reach the peak of Xiantian, or even Grandmaster or even higher, then you must have a branch company to support you. Because as you continue to grow, you will need to exchange a lot of resources, converting the resources you don't need into the resources you need for your cultivation, and you will also need additional income."

"Let me tell you this. If you look up all the branches on Blue Star, 90% of them are either from martial arts saints or masters."

"Without the support of the big guys, it's hard to expand the branch. The fight for resource areas is bloody and boneless."

"Of course, there is also a civilian job at the end. Don't even think about it. It basically involves researching elixirs, magic weapons, and martial arts techniques. It goes against your ultimate martial arts, and the effort is high but the benefits are small. It's not necessary."

Zhou Leng listened and thought at the same time.

Xue Chengsong then talked about more things related to the industry, which allowed Zhou Leng, who was obsessed with martial arts, to gain a deeper understanding of the world.

After getting to know the various routes in depth, Zhou Leng asked, "Are there any other roads besides this?"

Xue Chengsong thought for a moment and said, "There is one more thing, foreign trade. You don't have anyone around you, right?"

"No, I'm home alone."

"After saying so much, I will just say a few more words. Foreign trade is divided into the right way and the evil way."

"The right way to trade is to open trade routes with the Demon World, Dwarf World, Treeman World and other allied worlds. Not only will there be no opposition from the country, but you will get various benefits. However, this road is extremely difficult to take, because not only does it require military protection, but it also requires deep connections with other worlds. Currently, except for the military tycoons and the country, it is almost impossible for an individual to open this road."

"Foreign Trade Demon Road, you can understand it just by looking at the name. It is to cooperate with hostile forces such as demon worship, demons, undead, sirens, etc. to earn huge profits. Of course, except for a few who are too deeply connected with demons, most of them are gray transactions, and the involvement is not that deep, so the higher-ups will turn a blind eye."

"Do you remember Chang Luan? He was the guy with the big back hair who cursed me to death in the Demon City Camp. His family has some connection with the Demon Road. I heard that they have some ties with the Demon Worship Cult of the Eagle Alliance. My dad said that if I have any connection with the Demon Road in the future, he will break my legs. In addition..."

"In fact, there are far more demon cultivators or semi-demon cultivators on Blue Star than you think, so you must be careful. The surrender faction, cooperation faction, and hard-line faction of human beings are still a mess, which is particularly troublesome."

Zhou Leng said, "I heard Uncle Li next door say this. The Demon Worship Cult is very powerful on Blue Star. There are even rumors that it controls several small countries. The Eagle Country split into a loose Eagle Alliance, and the North and South are still in opposition today. This is their method."

Xue Chengsong said: "No one can explain the Demon Worship Cult. The internal sects are in chaos, killing each other, and the boy that day... well, let's talk about it offline. In short, the foreign trade route is extremely profitable. However, this road is very difficult, so just think about it."

"I basically understand. Thank you, Mr. Xue."

Xue Chengsong said: "No matter what path you take in the future, since you have entered the martial arts hall, I suggest you first fleece the martial arts hall and the martial arts department as much as possible."

Zhou Leng asked: "I want to compete for resources in the martial arts hall, what should I do?"

Xue Chengsong said: "You've asked the right person. Some friends and I have been discussing this matter a few days ago."

"Whether it's a martial arts university or a martial arts gym, if you want to compete for resources, there are basically two routes. One is the warrior route, which is to compete for rankings, compete for elite qualifications, hunt monsters, and break into the Eighteen Bronze Men Formation. In short, you have to rely on your martial arts strength to compete and seize, and after you win, you can feed back and practice, and continue after you improve."

"The second route is to fight for the right to allocate, such as the senior brother in the class, the junior official of the student union, and some special honors. These things may seem useless, but with a little effort in the future, whether it is entering the Wuwei Department or the Wufu, you can be one step ahead of others. Some things, if you take one step faster, all steps will be faster. Of course, there will be some gray areas in it, so I won't go into details."

Zhou Leng said: "The second path requires too many social skills. I don't have time to manage it. I can only choose the warrior route."

Xue Chengsong said: "Since you are going the warrior route, you must show enough strength from the beginning. Of course, you must also hide a trick, first to make potential opponents misjudge, and second to avoid being the first to be shot."

"I know a little bit about your personality. You probably won't be too pushy, but sometimes you'll miss opportunities. So, in the next test at the beginning of the semester and the first monthly exam, you must be in the top ten of the martial arts school. The rewards for these two exams are very generous and can help you lay a solid foundation." "How generous can it be?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, the first place should be a Yuan-boosting Pill, and the tenth place should be at least a Qi-boosting Pill and a Blood-boosting Pill."

Zhou Leng said: "That is equivalent to the first prize of 100,000. Even you would want it."

"Of course. The Bu Yuan Pills can be taken all the way to Xiantian. Those martial arts tycoons take one every ten days, just like eating candy beans. I can't afford them anyway."

Zhou Leng said: "In order to replenish the Yuan Pill, I must also make full preparations and fight for it."

Xue Chengsong said: "But don't be careless. If nothing unexpected happens, many students in your martial arts school will take the Jingqi Pill and directly reach the Perfect Qi, or even be promoted to the Blood Circulation Stage."

"So fast? The gap between the Qi-nourishing stage and the Blood-transporting stage is really too big."

"There are too many banned elixirs in the college entrance examination. If the ban is lifted after the college entrance examination, it will be like a riot of demons. However, having strong true Qi does not mean being strong in actual combat, nor does it mean having a high level of true Qi control. It is still possible for you to enter the top ten."

Zhou Leng said: "Then I have to work harder before school starts."

"Also, once we officially enroll, the 'Local Freshman List' in 'Martial Arts City' will be opened. The freshman list will only include all the freshmen this year, whether they are martial arts students, martial arts school students, or non-martial arts students."

"There are roughly five factors that determine the ranking of the freshman list."

"One is the 'school test scores' of Wuhan University or the martial arts school. However, the scores of the 'opening test' will not be recorded on the first day, and will be calculated based on the physical and martial arts test scores of the college entrance examination. Once the opening test is completed, the college entrance examination scores will be replaced."

"The second is 'war merit'. Whether you fight the Demon Worship Cult under the leadership of the Wuwei Department, or go to the Demon City to hunt monsters, you will gain more war merit. Please note that once you enter the blood circulation period, hunting economic and practical monsters will not be counted as war merit. Only killing monsters from the hostile world will be counted as war merit."

"The third is the 'Warrior Trial' project. For example, you can enter the 'Eighteen Bronze Men' that you can enter when you enter the Blood Circulation Stage, and the 'Demon Slaughtering Land' that is shared by the Wuwei Department and the Demon City Army. The higher the scores you get in these trials, the higher your ranking will be."

"The fourth is the 'basic test' project. Everyone can go to an official designated institution to test their physical fitness and true qi. The stronger the physical fitness and true qi, the higher the ranking. This can usually be done in a school martial arts hall."

"The fifth is 'extra contribution'. For example, obtaining additional research results, or doing something that is eligible for extra points and improves the ranking. This kind of thing has a very small weight, and only a few people who choose the civilian route will care about it. It has little to do with us."

"School grades, combat exploits, warrior trials, and basic tests are what you will be working towards next."

"Depending on the ranking of the freshman list, the city will give different rewards."

"After the rankings are determined at the end of each month, there will be awards of elixirs and financial subsidies. Generally speaking, the first on the freshman list will be awarded one Yuan-boosting pill, three Qi-nourishing pills, and three blood-boosting pills, plus a bonus of 17 yuan. The equivalent of yuan."

"If there are some trials or competitions, priority will be given to selecting from the top of the freshman list."

"However, your goal is to compete for the top 1,000 on the freshman list, or top 100 at most. You can't compete for the top 10. Xihai Wuda not only gathers the masters of Rucheng, but also some masters from Dragon Country and even the world. Over the years, the top 10 of Rucheng's freshman list, and even the top 50 occasionally, have been firmly occupied by Xihai Wuda."

"If nothing unexpected happens, the giant half-blood 'Shanheyuan' will occupy the top spot on the local freshman list for the next year, and no one will be able to shake it."

"In addition, when the 'Newborn Ranking' is opened, the 'Local Qi and Blood Ranking' will also be opened. It will contain the rankings of all Qi and Blood Realm masters in the city."

"Just take a look at this. It's all about the fights between immortals in the Shengli stage. It's too far away from us. For ordinary Wuda students to reach the Shengli stage in four years, they are all geniuses."

"By the way, if you rank in the top 100 of the local freshman list, you will be included in the 'National Freshman List', which is often called the national list. If you are included in the national list, you will receive additional national subsidies every month based on your ranking."

"Whether it's the top ten of the national ranking, the Qi and Blood ranking, or the freshman ranking, they are all too far away for you. You may never be able to rank in the top in your lifetime."

"So, you should take it step by step, first get a ranking in the martial arts hall, then stand out in Ruda, and the third step is to compete for the city's freshman ranking."

"My level is not good enough, but I have to persuade you one thing after another. You are really overconfident, Xue Chengsong..." Xue Chengsong couldn't help but laugh at himself.

"You're actually okay."

"Not bad... You really know how to tell the truth. Actually, now that I think about it, it was right for you to join the martial arts gym."

Zhou Leng asked: "Why do you say that?"

"I've learned about Xihai Wuhan University these days. It's really a battle of gods. Wuhan University has two major reward systems, one is the scholarship system, and the other is the ranking system."

"The ranking system is a real martial arts ranking. Whoever ranks higher will get more elixir rewards. There is basically no way to cheat. It is very fair."

“The scholarship system is completely different, because as long as you meet the minimum standards, you can be included in the candidacy and participate.”

"The rankings, statistics, and achievements of those in the ranking system are all real and are directly presented."

"The scholarship winners and candidates, to put it nicely, have all kinds of honors flying around, and to put it bluntly, they're just competing to see who can brag. For example, being the captain of a certain martial arts sports team, being the vice president of a certain exchange association, being an advanced individual in military training, publishing an article in the school magazine, or having accumulated a certain number of volunteer service hours. You don't need to read it, just listen to me and you'll understand what this system is about."

"It's obvious." Zhou Leng said.

"Martial arts schools are different. They are basically based on a ranking system. There are occasional scholarships, but they don't cost much and can only be used to improve resumes or gain honors. There is not much benefit. The key point is that martial arts schools are commissioned by the Ministry of Martial Arts and the students in martial arts schools are equivalent to trainee martial arts and can receive ranking rewards from the Ministry of Martial Arts, but martial arts universities cannot."

"As long as you are strong enough and rush into the Wuwei Department to grab food, the resources you get will definitely far exceed those of Xihai Wuda, and you can even compete with the middle and upper-level students of Yunhua and Jinjing. However, the difficulty is very high."

The two chatted for a long time before ending the voice call.

(End of this chapter)