Chapter 59: This Is Shenlong University, Truly Uncommon

After receiving his reward and hearing Hong Shen's brief instructions, Jiang Chen quickly tidied up.

Hong Shen activated a Talisman that flew out and formed a Teleportation Array.

Jiang Chen and Hong Jishi stepped into the Teleportation Array and departed amid brilliant light.

The last glimmer faded, and the hut was shrouded in darkness again.

Cheng Rushan sighed, left silently, closed the door, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, while the midnight street was utterly quiet.

No one could know that this seemingly dilapidated hut had produced two Shenlong University students in two years.

One of them was even the National Top Scholar—such a title is hard to obtain, even harder than the Provincial Top Scholar.

Thinking of this, Cheng Rushan couldn't help but have higher expectations for Jiang Chen, truly a diligent good kid.

Cheng Rushan's gaze held hope as he looked toward the imperial capital, Shenlong City.

"Come on, kid, keep it up."

His words were full of kindness and hope; he believed that after Jiang Chen left Baiyun City, he would soar like a great roc, with boundless sky and sea to roam.

Jiang Chen felt the teleportation lasted a long time, unlike the Teleport Stone used during the college entrance exam, which arrived in an instant.

The Shenlong Empire's territory is vast and its lands expansive, making it one of the major powers among the Human Race.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen felt much calmer, even though the distance to cross was great.

Originally, Shenlong University was several thousand kilometers away from Baiyun City.

Even teleportation requires a considerable amount of time to complete.

Fragmented streams of light flashed across his eyes.

He could see countless wondrous scenes.

They were all fragments, bizarre and strange.

Jiang Chen felt a heaviness in his head and lightness in his feet, feeling that time and space were

in disarray at this moment.

Very uncomfortable.

However, he made no response, only his complexion turned slightly pale.

After a dozen seconds, his feet touched the ground again.

All discomfort vanished at that moment, and he finally felt a sense of relief.

"Not bad endurance."

After looking at Jiang Chen and nodding approvingly, Hong Jishi raised his assessment of Jiang Chen a few notches in his mind.

Shenlong City at night differed qualitatively from Baiyun City.

As the capital of the Shenlong Empire, Shenlong City remained brightly lit even at midnight.

The moonlight was merely a supporting role; truly, it lived up to being the empire's most prosperous capital.

In the clear moonlight, Jiang Chen also saw the place he had long been yearning for.

"Shenlong University!"

A massive gate, dozens of meters tall and hundreds of meters wide, came into view.

Grand, exquisite, sturdy, powerful.

This was Jiang Chen's first impression.

In an instant, he sensed his own insignificance.

Even though it was just a portal, its awe‑inspiring presence shocked him.

Jiang Chen even sensed danger—a lethal danger—from it, puzzling why a mere gate could evoke such a feeling.

Hong Jishi said, "This gate is both a portal and a Weapon."

"Even top‑tier strongmen who try to break in must pay a price."

He patted Jiang Chen's shoulder and said, "Let's go."

As they approached, Jiang Chen felt an aura settle upon him.

It was somewhat like Detection Technique, yet not exactly the same.

His identity was verified, and the gate opened silently.

The night at Shenlong University was not as silent as imagined.

Walking through the university, Jiang Chen could feel wave after wave of Energy Fluctuation.

The Energy Fluctuations originated from various locations within the university.

"These are the students practicing Skills."

Hong Jishi gave a casual explanation.

He seemed imposing, yet he had full patience with Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen asked, "Do all Skills need to be practiced?"

Hong Jishi explained, "Besides the innate skills of one's profession, there are some special Skills."

"Most Skills must be improved through practice."

This answer was close to Jiang Chen's own speculation.

Skills require continual practice and use to become strong.

Jiang Chen raised a second question, "Is using them more enough?"

Hong Jishi smiled, "It's hard to say; each Skill is different, and some Skills can't be improved by practice alone."

"These teachings will become clear once you truly enroll."

"The teachers will explain in detail."

Skill knowledge is a comprehensive systematic discipline, not something that can be clarified in a few words.

Jiang Chen understood this point.

Hong Jishi had already explained it very clearly, and he did not continue to ask.

The Energy Fluctuation never stopped.

Wave after wave kept coming, nonstop.

Occasionally a flash of light illuminated the night sky.

Jiang Chen sighed, "No wonder it's a top university; those who come here are not only stronger in talent, but their diligence is no less than anyone's."

"Everyone works hard," Jiang Chen thought to himself.

Even at first sight, Shenlong University left a deep impression on Jiang Chen.

The students here are all very diligent.

Even in the dead of night they can practice Skill.

Thinking of his own Skill…

It seems not very convenient to practice, seems a bit troublesome; would that give the teachers an impression of not being industrious…

Shenlong University is larger than expected.

Two people

Walked for a long time before reaching the destination.

"This is the residential area."

"You will stay here today; the specific details will be explained to you by someone."

"Remember, at Shenlong University, the vast majority of things can be traded."

"But it must be based on mutual consent; there is no forced buying or selling."

Someone had already been waiting, and rushed over as soon as they saw Hong Jishi.

"I have seen Lord Hong Shen."

That person bowed very respectfully toward Hong Jishi.

Hong Shen holds a very high status in the Shenlong Empire, respected by countless people.

Jiang Chen said nothing verbally, but in his heart he also respected Hong Jishi.

Hong Jishi nodded, "He is now yours; I'm leaving."

"Rest well; someone will bring you tomorrow."

Hong Jishi is very busy; he cannot handle everything himself.

Being able to come personally this time to fetch Jiang Chen is already a great honor.

How many people in the entire Shenlong Empire can enjoy such treatment?

Jiang Chen's expression was calm, and his tone was equally flat as he said, "Fine."

A single simple word; Hong Jishi said nothing, yet startled the person beside him.

Who dares speak so coldly to Hong Jishi?

He had never seen it before.

Unexpectedly, Hong Jishi just nodded, then turned and left, disappearing into the darkness in an instant.

Jiang Chen was brought by Hong Jishi, so that person did not dare to be negligent.

Polite enough, he asked, "You are Jiang Chen, right?"

Jiang Chen nodded, "Yes."

His tone remained flat.

The person was a bit unsettled, feeling Jiang Chen was too cold.

But he dared not say much more.

"Where would you like to stay?"

"We have many options here."

Shenlong University not only has many Academies, but its residential area also spans a vast area.

There are many choices.

Four people, double

Single-person dormitory.

Detached villa.

Villa with a cultivation courtyard.

Different housing, prices also vary greatly.

Jiang Chen's mind stirred; he understood what Lin Cai'er had said at the time, and must be that accommodation also requires points to exchange.