Chapter 145

"Lu Xun."

A figure suddenly descended not far from Lu Xun.

That bone-chilling icy aura caused many students to hastily make way.

"Eh, Teacher Fu, hello."

The person who arrived was Fu Xue.

"Follow me."

Fu Xue came up to Lu Xun, grabbed his arm, and they vanished from the spot.

"Lu Xun, right? You did exceptionally well this time. I am Director Wang of the academy; you can call me Uncle Wang."

A few minutes later, inside an airship, Director Wang's voice sounded.

Director Wang was extremely pleased with Lu Xun.

After all, if it weren't for Lu Xun this time, even if the other students could eventually handle the blood demon, the students' overall losses would definitely not be small.

"Uncle Wang, I'm just doing what I can."

Lu Xun behaved very modestly.

"Achieving such results and yet remaining humble and unassuming, you will surely attain great accomplishments in the future."

Director Wang's appreciation for Lu Xun grew ever stronger.

"Alright, I called you here to let you pick the ultimate prize. This time we have prepared three kinds of ultimate prizes; you can choose one of them."

After praising Lu Xun, Director Wang got down to business.

Among the three things, pick one?

Lu Xun couldn't help but feel anticipatory.

"This is their information; take a look first, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

Director Wang opened a holographic image in front of Lu Xun.

After the High Martial Age descended, on the Ancient Starry Road, humanity obtained some technological civilization legacies, and technology has advanced considerably compared to before.

Such holographic images are virtually indistinguishable from reality.

Lu Xun fixed his gaze.

The three things were simultaneously displayed.

The first is a medicinal pill, but not a specific pill; rather, it is an opportunity to refine a pill once with Dan Li Zi, the grand master of alchemy from Xuanji City.

If Lu Xun chooses this reward, whenever he needs it, he can go find Dan Li Zi at any time to have him refine any medicinal pill for him.

However, the materials needed for refining the pill must be gathered by Lu Xun himself.

At first glance, this reward seems not worthy of being the ultimate prize.

But Dan Li Zi is an eighth-rank alchemist.

Even his pills are so hard to obtain that even strong cultivators of the Five or Six Realms would find it as difficult as climbing to heaven.

The Jia Clan's Group, which dominates the East in alchemy, is like an ant before Dan Li Zi.

That side is truly the heaven‑supporting pillar of the Dao of Alchemy.

Therefore, using this pill as the ultimate prize truly fits.

Its value is even greater than that of a Heavenly Dao Talisman.

Especially for those whose families have cultivators of the Six or Seven Realms.

If one is stuck at the peak of the Six Realms or Seven Realms and cannot break through, having Dan Li Zi refine a pill can turn the tide, allowing advancement to a new realm and simultaneously opening a new world.

If Lu Xun needs an eighth‑rank pill, the value of this reward is even greater.

The reward did not specify the rank of pill to be refined.

In other words, one can ask Dan Li Zi to refine a pill of any rank.

"Xuanji City..."

Lu Xun recalled the Xuanji heavenly ring in space that he had seen with the Heavenly Dao's Pupil.

There, it was originally a place built by the East, similar to Noah's Ark.

But over time, it slowly evolved into another world.

A world lofty and unreachable for ordinary people and ordinary martial artists.

Lu Xun withdrew his thoughts and turned his gaze to the second item.

It was a piece of clothing, a seventh‑rank treasure robe.

After wearing it, if one infuses it with sufficient Dark Energy, even an attack from the Seven Realms can be blocked for a single strike.

However, the required amount of Dark Energy is enormous; to block a Seven‑Realms attack, one must inject one hundred cubic units of Dark Energy.

One hundred cubic... that's terrifying.

Lu Xun, with the help of two auctions, had total assets just barely exceeding one hundred cubic units of Dark Energy.

For this secret realm assessment, he had also spent a considerable amount.

But if it truly could block a Seven‑Realms attack, it would be worth it.

Besides, who would go looking for trouble with a Seven‑Realms expert for no reason?

If only blocking a Six‑Realms attack, injecting just a few tens of cubic units of Dark Energy would suffice, and it could block multiple times.

For below the Six Realms, the required Dark Energy is even less, and the effect is even better.

"This is not bad."

Lu Xun felt somewhat tempted.

This treasure robe, if put on the market, would definitely be worth a fortune.

He did not rush to make a decision, but instead turned his gaze to the third item.

That was clearly a sword.

A broken sword.

The broken sword only had the latter half; the tip and the front part were missing.

"This is a holy weapon."

Director Wang suddenly spoke.

"Senior, what is a holy weapon?"

Lu Xun asked.

"In the martial way, the Tenth Realm is holy; this is the weapon of a senior of the Tenth Realm, merely shattered, leaving only this half."

Director Wang said.

Weapon of a Tenth Realm expert!

Lu Xun's gaze involuntarily turned scorching.

Even though this broken sword is only half, it cannot be compared to an ordinary weapon.

For martial cultivators, weapons from first to ninth grade correspond respectively to each realm.

Tenth grade, it appears to be a holy weapon.

Such a weapon, just in terms of material, far surpasses other weapons.

Even if only half remains, without any attached sword techniques, relying solely on its sharpness, it can take down a large number of enemies.

Especially those with exceptionally strong defense.

For example, the demon race.

The demon race in the secret realm has nothing, but if encountered on the ancient starry sky road, with full equipment, their difficulty is several times higher than in the secret realm.

"How to choose?"

Lu Xun is now torn.

He originally favored that treasure robe.

But this incomplete holy weapon, Lu Xun wants it more.

Although the treasure robe is good, it is ultimately passive defense.

Lu Xun possesses the Immortal Divine Phoenix Vein, equivalent to having a second life.

The demand for defense is actually not that high.

If a true sixth or seventh realm expert came to deal with him, the treasure robe could block one or a few strikes—what use would that be?

Better to choose the incomplete holy weapon.

As for that pill, it is exactly what Lu Xun needs the least.

Pills below fifth grade, Lu Xun can refine himself.

Pills above fifth grade... are they needed now?

By the time they could be used, Lu Xun's pill-refining skill should have already improved.

It may not be much weaker than that pill offspring.

From Director Wang speaking up voluntarily, the value of this broken sword is likely above the other two.

After all, this is a holy weapon.

Even as an incomplete holy weapon, for a cultivator of Lu Xun's level, it is a treasure among treasures.

"Director Wang, given Lu Xun's contribution this time is so great, can't we make an exception and turn one prize into two?"

Fu Xue, who had been at the side, seemed to see Lu Xun's dilemma and suddenly spoke.

"Exactly, if it weren't for my precious student, the number of dead students this time would at least be several times higher. Director Wang, your academy is so wealthy, why be so stingy?"

Fei Tai'a hurriedly followed up.

"This..."

Director Wang hesitated.

If it weren't for almost messing up this time, he would certainly not hesitate.

Saying one is one, there's no room for conditions.

Even Fu Xue coming wouldn't work.

"Director Wang, I also think we can give Lu Xun a bit more reward this time."

Fu Yue spoke lightly.

She is also here.

"Director Wang, when you were little, I could hold you; you wouldn't have forgotten, would you?"

Fei Tai'a stepped forward, playing the emotion card.

He even hugged Director Wang?

Judging by Fei Tai'a's age, that really is possible.

"I can't decide on this matter either; I'll go ask first."

The emotion card indeed works.

Director Wang, after a brief hesitation, decided to go consult the academy's higher-ups.

"Lu Xun, don't worry, this matter is settled."

After Director Wang left, Fei Tai'a gave Lu Xun a wink.

A few minutes later, Director Wang returned.

"Lu Xun, this time the higher-ups are willing to make an exception for you, but you must not tell anyone."

Director Wang brought good news.

Success!

Thank you, Uncle Wang. I've always been tight-lipped; I will surely keep my mouth shut.

Lu Xun was overjoyed and readily agreed.

Good, then which two will you choose?

Just the treasure robe and the sacred weapon.

Lu Xun now had a choice.

Now both the treasure robe and the damaged sacred weapon are in hand.

Beside her, Fu Xue wanted to speak but hesitated, seeming to have something to say, yet ultimately remained silent.

Fine, I'll have someone fetch them right away.

Director Wang had no objection.

Just half an hour later, Lu Xun successfully obtained this round's prize.

One Heavenly Dao Talisman, one Grade 7 Treasure Robe, one damaged sacred weapon, and thirty million units of Dark Energy.

Of these, ten million units of Dark Energy belonged to the First Group Champion.

Twenty million units of Dark Energy came with the Ultimate Grand Prize.

I've struck it rich!

With such abundant rewards, plus the gains from the secret realm,

In this secret realm assessment, Lu Xun truly struck it rich.