With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 233: The Competition for Situation Reporting is Brutal! (3k)

Nighttime, at Luo Guanyun's home.

While his master was still busy at the martial arts school, Meng Chuan practiced his punches in the martial arts room for a while while waiting.

The tortoise shell was kept in a hidden compartment in the corner of the wall.

Meng Chuan was a little curious, but dared not touch it at all.

Its control over one's mind is too strong; if it were to bewitch oneself, then all would be lost.
Coming to his senses, Meng Chuan stopped thinking about these things and continued practicing his boxing.

Master Luo still hadn't returned by 11 p.m.

After making the contact, Meng Chuan left behind the image of "Shiva Washing an Elephant" and departed.

“Master’s wife, after Master Luo returns, please have him take a look at the martial arts manuals on the table in the martial arts room.”

Ren Ping led Meng to the door and smiled as she agreed.

"You're going to school tomorrow. If you need anything at the university, just tell your teacher's wife and she'll send it to you."

Meng Chuan smiled and nodded, then went home to sleep.

At one o'clock in the morning, Luo Guanyun returned home and, following his wife's guidance, saw the secret method.

After only a few minutes of reading, Luo Guanyun knew that this method might be of great use to him.

"Chuan'er is truly my lucky star."

The next morning, it was another sunny day.

Luo Shi originally intended to give him another ride, but Meng Yongzhi had already asked for leave from his work unit, so Meng Chuan rode in his uncle's car to Lishan.

After saying goodbye to his master, Meng Chuan didn't feel too much reluctance.

Anyway, it only takes a few minutes to fly to the UN General Assembly.
Meng Chuan sat in the back seat with his aunt. Along the way, Xue Na repeatedly gave Meng Chuan instructions.

"School is not like home. Once you get there, try not to argue with others and value harmony."

"Yes, Auntie, I understand."

Meng Chuan understood that his aunt still had the mindset of an ordinary person.

It's impossible to walk the path of martial arts without competition, but as long as you know it yourself, that's enough; don't let your family worry.

Yong'an City was a bit congested early in the morning. After listening to his uncle and aunt's chatter, Meng Chuan leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest.

At that moment, the car's television was broadcasting the news.

As Meng Chuan listened, he lamented the hardships of the world today.

Since July, demon lords have been awakening in various parts of the Great Chu.

On the northwest side of Hunan, a level-three demon nest showed unusual activity at the end of July. The master of the demon nest was a thousand-year-old corpse king.

Fortunately, the Corpse King was stopped by the Venerable Ones of the Celestial Master's Mansion who arrived shortly after its birth. The battle lasted for a day and a night, and the Corpse King was finally killed. Its demonic lair was far from the city, and there were no casualties.

In coastal areas, powerful demons also awaken from their lair, but with the Great Sage Zhao Linyuan guarding the coast, the Demon King was dealt with casually by Zhao Linyuan before he could even smell a breath of fresh air.

At the beginning of August, a similar riot broke out in the Sichuan Basin, involving a level-three demonic lair. The lair's master, concealing his strength, suddenly erupted, killing the Emei martial arts grandmaster who was in charge of suppressing the rebellion. He then brazenly left the lair, causing several bloody incidents in western Sichuan.

Although he was ultimately killed by the enraged principal of Emei Martial Arts University with lightning speed, the incident had already resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of people and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of residents, causing immeasurable damage to the Great Chu.

This is why we say that today is the worst of times.

Ordinary people are like a lone boat; they may be pulled up like weeds at any time.

The frequency of the demon nest riots over the past few months has been unprecedented. All the major universities in the Great Chu have mobilized to suppress the demon nests and protect the country.

The reason for this remains unknown to the Great Chu, who are the demonic villains and who possess the new technology to awaken the Heavenly Demons.

These demon lords received certain commands from the unawakened [Ultimate Darkness].

As Meng Chuan watched the news, he recalled the statue he had unexpectedly acquired.

[Whispers of the Mountains]
It is a very ancient demon's lair within the territory of the Great Chu.

The true form of the Lord of the Demon Nest has remained unseen to this day because even the Great Sage could not withstand the power of the demonic sound.

However, its influence on the Great Chu exists in all aspects.

Even when these conceptual demons are in a deep sleep, they can still have a significant negative impact on the outside world.

At the end of the domestic news report, Meng Chuan heard the last words spoken by the host.

They then realized that the peaceful days in Yong'an City since the death of the Jiao Demon were likely to be over.

[The Great Chu Military and Martial Arts Association hereby issue a joint notice effective today. Due to the severe situation in the Demon Nest and the Heavenly Demon Realm, starting in September, all cities throughout the Great Chu will enter a Level 3 state of emergency. Identification will be required for entry and exit from cities, and all entertainment venues will be closed after 10 PM.]

Level 3 combat readiness is the lightest level. Although the situation is tense, it is not as severe as before, with Yong'an City facing a serious threat from the Jiao Demon.

At that time, Yong'an City was on a state of first-level combat readiness.

The threat posed by such a demonic lair to a single city can be reported by its garrison to the city's secretary.

With the approval of the provincial governor and local garrison commanders at each level, a city can independently activate a state of war preparedness.

Coming to his senses, Meng Chuan realized that his future university life might not be peaceful.
As a top-tier martial arts university student, while enjoying numerous resources and benefits, it is only natural that I should be at the forefront when facing both the Heavenly Demon and the Demonic Path.

"Hurry up and advance to the Martial Artist level!"

Excluding martial artists like Meng Chuan who possess special abilities.

Ordinary martial artists are too weak; without special methods, they cannot even break through the outer force field of the Heavenly Demon.

Only by becoming a martial artist can one contend and fight against the Heavenly Demon.
Inside the car, Meng Yongzhi was also in a bad mood after hearing these news reports. As a smart control officer at the police station, he was fully aware of the recent security situation in Yong'an City.

The harsh realities of life have caused ordinary people to feel restless and unsettled.

I just didn't tell my family about these things, because telling them would only add to their burden.

"Chuan'er, once you get to school, practice martial arts diligently and maintain your usual drive."

"Understood, Uncle. If anything happens at home, let me know immediately and I'll handle it."

"Okay, Uncle understands."

Meng Yongzhi remarked with emotion that Meng Chuan is now the pillar of the family.

What many people didn't know was that life was even worse in other countries outside of the Great Chu.

In the United States of America, which claims to stand as a two-legged balance of power with the Great Chu, a Level 4 Demon Nest riot occurred in its southern region last month.

The Lord of the Demon Nest, Nightmare Shackles, has awakened, causing devastating casualties among hundreds of thousands.

In the face of a celestial demon of this level, even a martial artist is as fragile as an ant, easily crushed.

Its chaos lasted for three days before it was finally quelled by the belated arrival of the nation's top-tier experts.

The situation in island nations is even more worrying.

Since the mass deaths at Shimizu Myojinji Temple last year, the ruling party in the island nation has finally turned its attention to the parasitic society.

Unfortunately, it hid so well that it has not been completely eradicated to this day; only a few, big and small, have been caught.

This year, the parasite has caused trouble again.

In the area around Mount Oe within its territory, the prehistoric giant monster Shuten-dōji is suspected to have been awakened by it.

To prevent the impact from escalating, the island nation immediately requested assistance from the United States, only to be asked to provide a huge amount of martial arts resources.

Helpless, their diplomats turned to the Great Chu to discuss countermeasures.

Before the Heavenly Demon, historical feuds and national grievances must be set aside.

That being said, the price demanded by the Great Chu was even more exorbitant than that of the United States.
As the familiar gate of the preparatory high school passed by, Meng Chuan felt a pang of reluctance.

Fortunately, after Zongping spent another year reflecting on his experiences, most of his friends from his previous high school also came to the United University.

Moreover, his teacher, Lu Zhuxiao, who had been teaching him, said a few days ago that he wanted to give him a surprise when school started.

Meng Chuan felt that he must have been transferred to the university department as a teacher.
One hour later.
Halfway up Mount Li, Meng Chuan waved goodbye to his uncle and aunt.

The remaining mountain road was difficult for vehicles to travel, and he figured he could probably go faster on foot than a car, so he pulled his suitcase and went into the mountains alone.

A moment later, Meng Chuan saw a bright white light rise from the depths of his eyes, and it had arrived at the gate of the Southwest Associated University.

A marble statue of Principal Sui stands in the square. Meng Chuanlian had seen the real person and glanced at it a few times before preparing to go in.

Meng Jiaolong waited for him at the school gate. The two of them first went to register their information and receive their university access cards.

Their cards were different from those of the other students who were registering; they were bright red with gold flame-shaped patterns.

The other students were incredibly envious, because this was a privilege card for students in the Grandmaster class.

Meng Jiaolong, acting as a "disciple," showed him the card and explained:
"This is similar to our student card. In addition to basic access permissions, it also has many differences from regular students."

"I'll take you to your dorm to put your luggage away first, and then I'll tell you everything later."

"it is good."

Meng Chuan nodded in agreement; having such a local expert to guide him was quite good.

On his way here, he called Xu Qingfeng several times but no one answered.

Knowing the other party's usual behavior, Meng Chuan knew that this guy was still asleep.
The North Associated University was built amidst a cluster of mountains.

Along the way, Meng Chuan admired the beautiful scenery on campus and listened to Meng Jiaolong's introduction of the basic situation of the United University.

"The standards for top-tier Wuhan University are different from those for regular Wuhan University. Because of the numerous free resources they enjoy, there are corresponding examinations every two years. If you don't meet the standards, there will be no re-examination; you will graduate directly on the spot."

Conversely, if you consistently meet the school's assessment standards, you can stay on campus to continue your studies; there is no such thing as graduating in four years.

Until they become martial artists, apart from students in the master class like us, everyone else faces two choices.

Joining the academic faction means staying on as an faculty member. Starting as a counselor, one's status within the university gradually rises as one's expertise increases.

The second option is to leave school and no longer use its resources. This could mean joining a company, enlisting in the military, or so on. Quite a few people choose this path, but overall, those who choose academia tend to be more numerous.

Meng Chuan nodded; he had also come to some understanding of these points.

After all, it was the place where they learned and grew up. People from Chu were nostalgic, and most of those who could stay at the university chose to continue their studies there.

As the two walked, Meng Jiaolong was as happy as a little butterfly.

That wretched Zheng Zhenzhen finally left, thinking that she could finally "possess" Meng Chuan all to herself.

She turned to look at Meng Chuan, her smile exceptionally bright, and continued:

"These are the situations of ordinary students. Our Master Class actually faces more pressure."

The school also has its own examinations for us, but they are dynamic. If it is discovered that you have lost the potential to become a "Martial Arts Grandmaster," your status will be stripped away, which is quite cruel.

The school spends a huge amount of money on the Master Class every year; the credit subsidies alone cost hundreds of millions annually, not to mention other expenses.

(End of this chapter)