I created an extraordinary era

Chapter 691 On this journey, I will tread the path to heaven and prove my own path!

Time flies, and it's already late December.

At this point, there were less than ten days left before the opening of the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Road.

Following Xie Xuan's instructions, the more than 3,600 selected extraordinary individuals received confirmation one after another.

Jiangcheng Extraordinary University.

In the principal's office.

Zhou Qiyuan looked at the official notification he received on his communicator and muttered to himself.

"Forty years!"

He slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at the vibrant campus below.

Nearly forty years have passed since he first came to this school.

I still remember when I first stepped into Jiangcheng Extraordinary University, I was just a level three martial artist.

Forty years later, he not only became a top master at the sixth level of the Transcendent Realm.

He even became the principal of the school.

He dedicated half of his life to this place.

Every building, every path, and even the old banyan tree by the playground in this school carries countless memories and painstaking efforts of his.

Now, it's finally time to leave this place!
It's impossible not to feel sad.

But more than anything, it felt like a sense of relief and anticipation.

For the past forty years, he has been like a diligent gardener, guarding this nursery and watching each seedling grow strong, many of which have become the top beings of the human race.

He fulfilled his responsibilities as a martial arts teacher and as a principal, and he has a clear conscience.

Now it's time for him to pursue his own extraordinary path!

Zhou Qiyuan pressed the internal communicator, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable power:
"Notify all school leaders and directors that a meeting will be held in half an hour."

Half an hour later.

The conference room was filled with the school's core members.

Without any pleasantries, Zhou Qiyuan directly announced his decision:
"Everyone, I have obtained the qualification to enter the Myriad Phenomena Heavenly Path."

"In a month and a half, I will enter the Heavenly Road!"

After he finished speaking, the conference room fell silent for a moment, then burst into enthusiastic applause and congratulations.

They already knew about Zhou Qiyuan passing the assessment.

So I'm not surprised to hear this news now.

If even someone ranked tenth on the Grandmaster List can't pass the assessment, then the threshold for the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Road must be incredibly high.

However, in addition to congratulating Zhou Qiyuan, everyone present also felt deep respect and reluctance in their eyes.

Within the circle of extraordinary universities, there are two legendary figures.

One is Zhu Wanqin from Kyoto Chaofan University, and the other is Zhou Qiyuan.

These two are the only two people to be listed on the Grandmaster Ranking.

The former is already a Grandmaster-level expert, while the latter, although not yet a Grandmaster, has reached the tenth position on the Grandmaster Ranking.

It's even higher than Zhu Wanqin's ranking back then.

Jiangcheng Chaofan University has come a long way to become the second most prestigious university after Kyoto Chaofan University.

Zhou Qiyuan's contribution was indispensable.

It can be said that without him, Jiangcheng Chaofan University would never have reached its current level.

It is even less likely that they will be selected to advance to the Extraordinary Academy.

"Principal, please go with peace of mind!"

Vice Principal Li spoke first, his tone firm.

"With us guarding the school, nothing will go wrong! We'll be waiting for you to come back in thirty years."

"That's right, Principal!"

Another department head excitedly chimed in.

"You must bring honor to our school this time! Let those extraordinary academies see that graduates from Jiangcheng Extraordinary University are just as good!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiyuan couldn't help but chuckle.

Let's not even talk about whether he can stay at Wanxiang Tianlu for the full thirty years.

If he truly stays there for thirty years, he will inevitably have reached the state of unity.

Once one reaches the Unity Realm, one can no longer return to serve as the principal of Jiangcheng Extraordinary University.

Therefore, Zhou Qiyuan had already submitted his resignation to the Ministry of Education and recommended Vice Principal Li to succeed him as principal.

"I have recommended Zhengqing to take over the position of principal."

Zhou Qiyuan calmly announced the decision, then looked at Vice Principal Li.

"The Ministry of Education has approved it, and the official document will be issued later."

Upon hearing this, Vice Principal Li, also known as Li Zhengqing, suddenly stood up, his face filled with astonishment and emotion:

"Principal! This..."

Zhou Qiyuan raised his hand to stop him, speaking gently yet firmly:

"Zhengqing, everyone has seen your abilities and dedication to the school."

"I feel at ease leaving the school in your hands."

Like Zhou Qiyuan, Li Zhengqing was also one of the earliest members of Jiangcheng Chaofan University.

His strength has now reached the fourth level of the Transcendent Realm.

He was the only mid-stage Transcendent Realm cultivator at Jiangcheng Extraordinary University, so no one objected to him taking over as principal.

Of course, Li Zhengqing could never have the prestige of Zhou Qiyuan.

During Zhou Qiyuan's time, almost everything he said was law.

No one objected.

Going forward, Li Zhengqing will inevitably face more internal coordination and external pressure.

This is especially true after it becomes an extraordinary academy next year.

After all, Jiangcheng Chaofan University, without Zhou Qiyuan, can only be considered average.

Kyoto Extraordinary University, for example, has a total of four mid-stage Transcendentalists.

Two students from Haicheng's extraordinary university have also achieved this, with Zheng Xiang even reaching the fifth level of the Transcendent Realm.

Therefore, after Zhou Qiyuan leaves, the status of Jiangcheng Chaofan University will inevitably plummet.

"Everyone,"

Zhou Qiyuan's gaze swept across the entire room, his voice steady and powerful.

"After I leave, I hope you will all support Zhengqing's work with the same unwavering support you gave me. Let the banner of Jiangcheng Chaofan University fly high forever!"

These words silenced the meeting room once again.

Only then did everyone truly realize that an era was really coming to an end.

"Don't worry, Principal!"

Everyone responded in unison, their voices filled with reluctance.

"headmaster."

Li Zhengqing's voice choked with emotion. He took a deep breath, straightened his back, and solemnly promised:

"I will certainly live up to the principal's expectations and do my utmost to lead the school to new heights of glory!"

Zhou Qiyuan nodded with satisfaction, said no more, and began to explain the follow-up work in detail.

After the meeting, Zhou Qiyuan returned to his office.

He stood by the window, taking one last look at the campus to which he had poured half his life's blood and sweat.

The afterglow of the setting sun cast long shadows across the playground.

The running students and the familiar buildings gradually blurred in the golden halo.

Forty years of hard work have finally come to an end.

The next morning.

Twilight.

Zhou Qiyuan carried a simple bag and walked out of the principal's office alone.

On the main road of the campus, he unexpectedly saw a dense crowd of people.

The entire faculty and students had spontaneously gathered here to bid farewell to the former principal.

Upon seeing Zhou Qiyuan appear, someone in the crowd shouted first:
"Take care, Principal!"

Immediately, a deafening roar echoed throughout the campus:
"Take care, Principal!"

"May the principal have great success in the military!"

We're waiting for you to come back!

Many students had tears in their eyes, and the teachers also waved goodbye with red eyes.

Zhou Qiyuan felt a lump in his throat; even with his decades of cultivation, he couldn't help but be moved.

He stopped.

He bowed deeply to all the teachers and students.

After getting up.

He didn't say anything, he just waved his hand forcefully.

Then he turned around and strode towards the school gate.

The sun was rising in the east, and the golden rays of the rising sun bathed him in a radiant glow.

That tall figure gradually disappeared at the end of the road under the tearful gaze of all the teachers and students.

……

at the same time.

Kyoto Extraordinary University.

Zhu Wanqin stood at the door of the principal's office, dressed in a neat and smart outfit.

"Principal, I'm leaving!"

"Go!"

Yue Yutang nodded slightly. "After entering the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Road, be sure to pay attention to safety."

“I heard that Jiang Yunpeng and his group will also be entering the Heavenly Road. If you meet them inside, you can look out for each other.”

Jiang Yunpeng is the strongest genius to enter the Origin Academy after Fang Yuanhang from Kyoto Extraordinary University.

He entered the Origin Academy in the tenth year of the Extraordinary Era, ranking third.

Thirty years have passed, and he has now become a top grandmaster at the ninth level of the Transcendent Realm.

He ranked sixth on the list of Grandmasters.

He can be considered one of the strongest fighters in the inner ring area.

"Ok, I know!"

Zhu Wanqin nodded.

Disputes are inevitable on the road to heaven, and having a companion will certainly make things much safer.

However, she only has the strength of the seventh level of the Transcendent Realm.

At that time, they will inevitably be in the middle and lower ranks of the inner ring area, while Jiang Yunpeng, as one of the top people, has probably already been at the forefront of the inner ring area, and may even be trying to break into the core area.

The two are vastly different in strength, and their speed of progress and development trajectory are likely to be completely different, so whether they will even meet is a question.

But since the principal had specifically instructed her to do so, she did not object to his presence.

"Go, and I hope that when I see you again, you will have broken through to the Unity Realm!"

Zhu Wanqin said no more, bowed deeply to Yue Yutang, and turned to leave.

Unlike the massive farewells at Jiangcheng University, which drew huge crowds, Kyoto University's farewell was much simpler and more efficient.

Only a few familiar teachers and classmates came to see him off at the school gate.

"Principal Zhu, take care!"

After a brief farewell, Zhu Wanqin boarded the car bound for Kyoto Airport.

……

Lingxiao Academy.

Qi Hui,

Dean Lin Wenhao looked at the most outstanding genius in the academy in recent years and began to instruct:

"Although your strength is stronger than most first-stage Transcendent Grandmasters, you are still only at the bottom in the Heavenly Road."

"Of the more than 3,000 people who entered the Heavenly Road this time, more than 1,000 were in the early stage of Transcendental Realm, so the competition was extremely fierce."

"However, the most important thing to be careful of is the monsters."

"If you are attacked by other people, you still have a chance to give up the trial, but if you encounter a monster, you don't even have a chance to give up."

"Yes, thank you, Dean!"

Qi Hui nodded.

He knew that, of course.

However, he would not give up the trial unless absolutely necessary.

Although the Innate Realm is the most dangerous, it also has the greatest advantages.

Therefore, even if he enters the Heavenly Road, he will not be in a hurry to awaken and break through to become a Grandmaster.

After all, once you break through to the Grandmaster level...

Then you won't get any more points for killing Innate Realm demonic beasts!

If you can even kill a demon beast at the first level of the Transcendent Realm, you can get 300 points at once!

This is arguably the greatest advantage of the Innate Realm.

Of course, killing a first-stage Transcendent Beast is not easy.

At the same level, demonic beasts are inherently stronger, let alone killing those of higher levels.

Even Qi Hui had no prior experience fighting against Transcendent Realm demonic beasts.

"When we enter the Heavenly Road, the first thing we need to do is check if there are any second-tier refined artifacts."

"If I could exchange for a second-tier refined weapon, then with my strength, killing a first-tier mortal demon beast would not be difficult."

"Perhaps there's still a chance to kill a second-stage Transcendent Beast."

A sharp glint flashed in Qi Hui's eyes. He had already studied the scoring rules carefully and was well aware of the advantages of his current level.

Huge rewards for challenging higher-level opponents.

Once you have the strength to kill a second-tier Transcendental Beast, your points will increase very quickly.

It might even be faster than some top-tier Grandmasters at the sixth level of the Transcendent Realm.

The stronger a person is, the more points they will receive.

The problem is that the stronger you are, the harder it is to gain points.

Killing a first-tier Transcendental Demon Beast and a sixth-tier Transcendental Demon Beast are completely different concepts.

Moreover, the more powerful the monster, the fewer there are.

Similarly, breaking through from the late stage of Dark Force to the peak of Dark Force is far more difficult than breaking through from the early stage to the middle stage of Dark Force.

Therefore, having great strength is not an advantage in the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Path.

Of course, it's not to say that being weak has no disadvantages.

The biggest drawback is that they become easy prey.

In the dog-eat-dog world of the Heavenly Road, those who are weak are likely to have their resources plundered by the stronger ones, or even lose their lives as a result.

Moreover, insufficient strength also means limited exploration scope, making it difficult to reach deeper places.

The primary purpose of entering the secret realm is to increase one's strength.

Therefore, if you want to absorb higher levels of insight, you must keep going deeper into it.

"Therefore, the key is to find your own position."

Qi Hui understood immediately.

"For me, the best strategy is to accumulate as many points as possible while ensuring safety. Then I can improve my cultivation level once I have more points."

He knew very well that the Wuxiang Tianlu was a long trial that would last for thirty years, and that a temporary lead in the early stages meant nothing.

The real winners are those who survive to the end and maintain their momentum of progress.

"It seems you already have a plan."

Lin Wenhao looked at Qi Hui's expression and nodded with satisfaction.

"Remember, opportunities often come with risks. Act within your means, but don't be too conservative."

Qi Hui solemnly said:
“Students understand.”

"Okay, let's go."

Lin Wenhao patted him on the shoulder.

"I need to start preparing too!"

After Qi Hui left, the gentle expression on Lin Wenhao's face gradually faded, replaced by a solemn look.

Although he is now the dean of Lingxiao Academy.

But it is far less prestigious than Wan Chen's.

Therefore, he must take advantage of the opportunity to enter the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Road to improve his strength.

Otherwise, Lingxiao Academy might gradually decline under his leadership.

In this era where the strong are respected, a dean who lacks strength simply cannot lead the academy to stand firm in fierce competition.

During Wan Chen's tenure, his formidable strength and extraordinary prestige ensured that Lingxiao Academy remained the top extraordinary academy.

Now that Wan Chen is imprisoned, if he, as the successor, cannot improve his strength as soon as possible, not only will he be unable to compete with other academies, but there may even be dissenting voices within the academy itself.

……

Panlong Town.

"Dad, Mom!"

"Uncle Xia, I'm leaving!"

In the courtyard, Ding Yan bowed deeply to his parents and Xia Yuan.

Ding Hai and his wife, their eyes reddening, forced back their reluctance and gave each other their final words of advice:

"Xiao Yan, be careful when you go to the Heavenly Road. If you can't win, just run away. There's no shame in that!"

"Don't worry, Mom and Dad, I will take good care of myself."

Ding Yan nodded emphatically.

"Go ahead, don't worry about your parents, I'll take good care of them for you."

Xia Yuan smiled.

These words put Ding Yan's last lingering concerns to rest.

"Thank you, Uncle Xia!"

Ding Yan bowed deeply once more, then resolutely turned and strode away.

The boy's figure receded into the morning light, carrying with it his hopes and determination for the future.

After Ding Yan's figure disappeared at the town entrance, Ding's mother finally couldn't help but sob softly.

Ding Hai, his eyes red-rimmed, gently patted his wife's back:

"Don't worry, with Brother Yuan here, we should feel at ease."

This is true.

With Xia Yuan around, Ding Yan's life is certainly safe.

Of course, there's no need to say these things to Ding Yan!
Watching Ding Yan's departing figure, Hua Changfeng asked curiously:

"Teacher, do you think Ding Yan can reach the core area?"

"Who knows? Maybe!"

Xia Yuan smiled and shook his head.

at the same time.

Spacecraft are taking off one after another from airports around the world.

Carrying the most outstanding geniuses of this era, it heads towards the moon and stars.
On this journey, I will tread the path of heaven and prove my own path!

(End of this chapter)