Chapter 181

After all, students at this age are in the prime of their vigor, and it's easy for them to come to blows when they take a dislike to each other.

But those who got beaten were almost always students from the Prefectural Martial University.

Thus, over time, students of the Prefectural Martial University would take a detour whenever they saw someone from the Shogunate Martial University.

Zhang Zihan turned his stiff neck and looked at Lu Jing, whose expression was as calm as water.

Although separated by a mask, there was still a familiar feeling.

"Anwu City...... there shouldn't be many geniuses who can get into Shogunate Martial University, could it be......"

The more Zhang Zihan thought, the more startled he became—could the person before him possibly be this year's Martial Top Scholar, Lu Jing?

"Gurgle——"

Zhang Zihan swallowed, lowered his gaze, and dared not speak rashly any further.

Seeing Zhang Zihan's ever-changing expression, Leng Yueyue guessed that he had already learned Lu Jing's identity.

She was also happy to have some leisure, wanting to strike up a conversation with Lu Jing, but she didn't know what to say.

All she could do was pull out her phone and call for help from Lu Leyi.

"Lu Leyi, help! Your brother is even more aloof than I am!"

"Huh? My brother's fine; if you talk to him about something he's interested in, he's actually not that aloof."

"Then what is your brother interested in? Quickly teach me!"

"Um...... you could talk to him about the university's future plans and such."

"Would that work?"

"Give it a try, be brave—I just introduced you to my mom, and she's taken a liking to you, so go for it!"

When Leng Yueyue saw Lu Leyi introduce her to Feng Qinru, her whole face flushed.

She composed herself, gathered her courage, and said to Lu Jing, "Lu Jing, why did you apply to Shogunate Martial University?"

"I got it by drawing lots."

"Oh......"

Leng Yueyue racked her brain for a topic and asked, "Do you know what sets the top ten martial universities apart from the others?"

"Differences? I haven't looked into that."

Seeing Lu Jing show interest, Leng Yueyue hurriedly explained:

"The top ten martial universities, ranked, are Cangling Martial University, Yanghai Martial University, Lanshan Martial University, and Shogunate Martial University......"

"They share a common point: all were founded by the Dragon Emperors of our Huaguo, and they possess a Dragon Emperor inheritance that other martial universities lack—a complete system for cultivating martial artists."

Leng Yueyue continued, "Just like your Shogunate Martial University, which was founded three hundred years ago by a Dragon Emperor named Zhang Fuguo, and besides that, the top ten martial universities each have a Pole‑Climbing Tower."

"Pole‑Climbing Tower?"

Lu Jing raised his eyebrows; he had also heard of this Pole‑Climbing Tower from Jiang Fanxin.

"This Pole‑Climbing Tower is very similar to the combat simulation chambers used in the martial exams; both can simulate battles, allowing students to advance through levels without danger, greatly enhancing their practical experience."

Having prepared beforehand, Leng Yueyue said, "One could say this Pole‑Climbing Tower is the pinnacle of current technology and martial way; clearing the corresponding levels also earns school rewards."

Lu Jing nodded, "It seems the advantage of prestigious martial universities lies right here."

He now looks forward to life at a martial university.

Although there is a synthesis panel allowing self‑sufficiency in resources, martial university does more than broaden a martial artist's horizons—it offers many things Lu Jing has never even heard of.

For example, one can study courses on demon beasts and strange beasts at martial university, as well as information about caves.

These are things an ordinary martial artist like him could not access.

Moreover, as long as one earns enough credits and completes all tasks assigned by the school, one can graduate early.

Lu Jing already plans to graduate as quickly as possible, and after graduation he will go look for Situjun and Dong Ningxue.

The journey was long, and after several hours the High‑Speed Rail finally arrived at Kyoto Station.

"Come on, I'll take you to school first."

Lu Jing proactively helped Leng Yueyue with her luggage and strode out of the carriage.

Leng Yueyue followed behind, her face flushed.

This gesture of his left her feeling satisfied, as if they were a boyfriend and girlfriend.

As the heart of Huaguo, Kyoto is its most prosperous city, and Lu Jing's first impression was of grandeur and vastness!

Countless skyscrapers rose from the ground, everywhere flashing with red lights and green wine.

In Anwu City martial artists are as rare as exotic animals, but here wherever you look, martial artists appear in groups.

Along the way one can see many people holding weapons, moving with extreme speed—stepping out, they instantly appear ten meters away.

Meanwhile, the people around think nothing of it; they've long grown accustomed to the sight.

The broad roads resemble rivers of stars, and the endless stream of cars are like stars within those rivers.

Even in the air float flying vehicles that Lu Jing had only seen online, shuttling back and forth.

Standing here, Lu Jing couldn't help but think of the wilderness in the Huāngshén Cónglín and the blood‑thirsty strange beasts in the Cave.

This beauty before him made him feel as if he were in a dream.

And all of this is guarded and forged by the flesh and blood of Huaguo's martial artists.

While feeling awe, Lu Jing also sensed a hint of urgency—the caves are like timed bombs, and Huaguo's Dragon Emperors are already aged.

Moreover, some G external forces are eyeing them covetously.

As he was thinking, Lu Jing had already brought Leng Yueyue to the side of a taxi.

"Driver, go to the Prefectural Martial University."

"Sure, hop in!"

The driver was very enthusiastic, speaking with a strong Kyoto accent.

You guys are here to register as new students, right? Today I've already picked up and dropped off several students from Prefectural Martial University.

Lu Jing didn't speak; Lu Jing had already been frightened by the taxi driver.

Leng Yueyue, meanwhile, was chatting happily with the driver.

After some small talk, Lu Jing discovered that the driver was actually a Martial Artist as well.

There are far too many martial artists in the Capital; low-level martial artists can only do ordinary people's work.

Half an hour later, after dropping Leng Yueyue off at the school gate, Lu Jing didn't linger and walked on to Fu Martial University.

The two martial universities are very close, less than eight hundred meters apart.

Lu Jing saw many students carrying bags and dragging luggage along the way, but Lu Jing felt completely at ease, carrying nothing.

"Fu Martial University, this is the place......"

Unlike the bustling Prefectural Martial University, this place is relatively quiet.

After all, very few people can get into this school.

Lu Jing's eyes suddenly lit up, drawn to the hundred-meter-tall statue at the gate of Fu Martial University.

"Is this the Dragon Chariot of Zhang Fu?"

Lu Jing saw that, at the base of the statue, several large gilded characters were engraved.

Fu Martial University—Zhang Fu.

In a vague moment, Lu Jing sensed energy surging inside the statue.

As Lu Jing reached out to touch it instinctively, however, a hand stopped him.

"Classmate, this statue must not be touched!"

"This was personally cast by Zhang Fu's Dragon Chariot back then; ordinary people who touch it will suffer backlash."

Lu Jing turned his head and saw a short, plump male student with a backpack standing beside Lu Jing, looking solemn.

"Thank you."

However, Lu Jing not only did not withdraw his arm, but instead directly reached out and touched it.

"Holy shit, are you trying to get yourself killed?"

The short, plump male student was startled by Lu Jing's action and quickly stepped back a few steps.