Chapter 108: Dragon Imperial!

If I were alone, it would be fine to retreat into the deep mountains and forests.

But Lu Jing has family—parents and a younger sister.

The responsibilities on his shoulders taught him what responsibility means.

That is also why he has not yet passed the synthesized technique to his sister Lu Leyi.

He can ensure he keeps his mouth shut and remains calm in danger.

But Lu Leyi is still young, her mind not mature enough; a sudden surge in power could easily attract some people's attention.

If anyone digs deeper, they will likely suspect that the Lu family hides some secret.

Two children of average talent suddenly seeming like different people would certainly be abnormal!

When that time comes, Lu Leyi would undoubtedly become the breakthrough point and be the first to fall into danger.

Of course, Lu Jing does not intend to stop passing these techniques down.

When he becomes strong enough to reach a certain Realm, possessing the strength to protect himself and his family in this chaotic world.

Then he will naturally pass the techniques to them.

Even founding a sect and leading humanity toward prosperity is not impossible.

And that day is within reach!

"Heaven is so unfair, why does it favor only you..."

Dong Ningxue has already accepted Lu Jing's transcendental talent and doesn't dwell on it.

She is simply so pure that she finds it hard to accept.

She thought that breaking through to the Master Realm at 26 already made her very strong, but Lu Jing's appearance completely shattered her pride.

When she looked at Lu Jing again, a hint of envy already appeared in her eyes.

Beside them, Hao Pengjie, after being intensely nervous from Lu Jing's provocation, surprisingly relaxed and even initiated conversation with him.

"Lu Jing... you probably haven't gone to the Talent Endowed Association for certification, have you?"

Lu Jing shook his head at the words, "Talent Endowed Association? That's the first I've heard of it."

"Because Talent Endowed individuals are rare, it's normal you haven't heard of it; each province only has one, and my teacher is an instructor at the East River Province Talent Endowed Association."

Hao Pengjie explained earnestly, "The address is right behind the Martial Association; you can find time to certify your Talent Endowed rank. After certification, there are many benefits, far better than those for ordinary Martial Artists!"

Lu Jing nodded, "Alright, I'll go when I have time."

After a while.

Dong Ningxue steadied her mood, glanced at Lu Jing and Hao Pengjie, and said, "The tests are done, so don't linger here. You two go back, and remember to join the ranking battle this afternoon on time."

Lu Jing tilted his head and said seriously, "Instructor, I don't think I need to join the ranking battle. May I go back to sleep?"

Dong Ningxue: "......"

"You kid love sleeping that much?"

Dong Ningxue was speechless; since the founding of the Genius Training Camp, there has never been a preselected Champion.

Each cohort's Champion earned the title by fighting their way out in the ranking battle.

Because their strength differences are small, some trainees might breakthrough at the final moment, causing a qualitative change in power.

But this cohort...

The talent is no less than in previous cohorts, it's just that Lu Jing is truly too strong.

No matter how much other trainees breakthrough, they cannot match him.

After thinking it through, Dong Ningxue and Zhu Xingyao exchanged glances and both nodded, "Fine, we'll make an exception and promote you to Champion this time, but if anyone disputes you and issues a challenge, you still need to step out and prove yourself."

Hao Pengjie, who had lingered nearby, suddenly interjected, "Impossible, no one likes getting beaten; why make yourself uncomfortable?"

"How do you know no one likes getting beaten? Some people actually enjoy it!"

Zhu Xingyao smiled, and a robust figure flashed in her mind.

Lu Jing: "......"

"Stop joking!"

Dong Ningxue glared at Zhu Xingyao, then solemnly told Lu Jing, "Lu Jing, Champion is not just a title; you also have to represent our East River Province in a nationwide competition to vie for the sole national title of Dragon Imperial New Star!"

"Dragon Imperial New Star?"

Lu Jing's expression hardened; it was the first time he heard of that title.

Dragon Imperial should represent Huaguo.

After all, Huaguo's totem is the dragon.

And New Star is easy to understand—it means a newly born star.

Combined, could it be the nation's brightest new star?

Dong Ningxue saw Lu Jing's confusion and explained, "You should know the Realm divisions for Martial Artists: Martial Artist, Warrior, Martial Master, Martial Marquis, Martial Lord, Martial Emperor, Martial Sage."

"And any being above Martial Sage is collectively called Dragon Imperial!"

Dong Ningxue pronounced the words Dragon Imperial heavily, her eyes full of yearning, "This Realm can no longer be called mortal; it is the symbol of a nation, the foundation of a state!"

So that's it......

Lu Jing suddenly realized there are many Realms beyond the Master Realm.

He instantly felt his worldview overturned.

"Now Huaguo has only one living Dragon Imperial, already over four hundred years old..."

Dong Ningxue sighed, a trace of sorrow flashing in her eyes, "And I've heard the elder's health has been poor lately; in that Realm, once illness begins, it signals the end is near..."

She didn't finish the sentence, but Lu Jing had already guessed.

"If we lose the Dragon Imperial, Huaguo's overall strength will drop a tier, its societal standing will become low, and other nations may seize the chance to start a war. The Dragon Imperial New Star is Huaguo's future hope!"

Lu Jing subconsciously inhaled deeply, feeling a heavy burden added onto his shoulders.

Dong Ningxue calmed her downcast emotions and continued, "This is also why every province holds a genius training camp each year, to gradually select the most suitable person!"

"Of course, even if you are selected to become a Dragon Imperial New Star, it doesn't mean you'll be given unlimited resources; you must undergo a period of observation and background check, and only after confirming your eligibility will you receive focused cultivation."

Lu Jing nodded, of course understanding the importance of the background check.

If a genius from another country were to sneak in and still receive unconditional training, the loss would be too great.

"Moreover, after becoming a Dragon Imperial New Star, you will unconditionally go to the front lines to fight, placing yourself in danger; many Dragon Imperial New Stars in past years have died on the battlefield, sacrificing themselves for the country."

Dong Ningxue told Lu Jing all this because she saw hope in him.

She saw the genuine hope that he could grow into a Dragon Imperial!

"So, don't think that becoming a Dragon Imperial New Star means you can rest easy; this title comes with unexpected danger and uniqueness. If you're afraid, you can freely choose to quit, and I will select someone else to participate."

Dong Ningxue's gaze swept over Lu Jing's face, prompting him to make a choice.

Lu Jing's expression remained calm, and he nodded without the slightest hesitation, "I will participate."

The path of the Martial Way is inherently filled with hardship and danger; if you can't even overcome this little obstacle, what's the point of practicing the Martial Way?

And how could you protect your family and country then?