Chương 105: War God’s : — Chapter 105 - Send-off Banquet! Everyone's Future Paths! Heading to Tiandu Capital

Two days later, August 30th. Third Uncle cleared out his martial arts school for the day and held a college send-off banquet for Wang Xian. He'd actually wanted to hold it right after the exam, but Wang Xian had been cultivating at the time, so it got postponed. Now, with university classes about to start, Third Uncle couldn't wait any longer. Third Uncle didn't have many relatives—just a handful. Most of the guests were teachers and the principal from Seventh High.

He also had Wang Xian invite some familiar classmates as a final farewell. Holding it at the martial arts school instead of a hotel felt more intimate. Out of respect for Third Uncle, Wang Xian sent invitations to quite a few classmates—students from Seventh High Class 4, the Martial Arts Class. Xia Sichen, Zhou Xukun, Pang Sandao. Chen Yuting. He also invited the few who'd rushed to Spider Heart Peak during the Martial Exam.

After some thought, he sent invitations to Tan Tianze from Fourth High, and He Yiming, Lin Ao, and Xu Rong from First High. They'd experienced life and death together during the Martial Exam. Though they hadn't been close before, they'd built a measure of friendship. Among the guests, Lin Ao made the biggest entrance. Several luxury cars led the way.

"Wang Xian, I knew you'd invite me." The moment he stepped out, Lin Ao walked up to Wang Xian at the entrance and laughed.

"Even though we didn't know each other before, we went through the Martial Exam together. Thanks to you, I earned 4, 000 Battle Merit. Honestly, I've been waiting two months for this invitation." He waved his hand. A bodyguard in black stepped forward and handed Wang Xian a case.

"What's this?"

"Open it and see." Wang Xian opened it. Blinding light flickered from within, the blade's edge astonishing. A long, slender weapon.

"The blade's named Singing Rainbow." Lin Ao spoke with pride.

"Among second-tier gear, it's absolutely the finest blade weapon. My family forged it ourselves with the best materials. That Cold Sky of yours should be broken by now, right? Use this from now on."

"..." Wang Xian.

"... This thing must be worth quite a bit, right?" Third Uncle clicked his tongue. He'd thought his nephew was merely an unremarkable Martial Exam top scorer. Wait, kid, you've actually got serious connections?

"It's not worth much." Lin Ao waved his hand in a showy manner.

"Only two or three million. Far less than the value of those 4, 000 Battle Merit. When you reach the third realm, come find me again. I'll definitely provide you with the best weapons."

"..." Third Uncle. Wang Xian smiled and accepted the blade. Demonic blades were great for killing alien beasts, but not ideal for fighting people in reality. Their lethality was simply too strong. This kind of second-tier top-grade martial combat gear, blending ancient forging techniques with modern craftsmanship, was actually quite suitable.

"Alright, I'll head inside and wait for He Yiming and the others." Lin Ao walked in with a smile. In Lin Ao's view, if not for Wang Xian taking the lead back then, he could never have charged into Spider Heart Peak. There would have been no 4, 000 Battle Merit. That was the visible value, of course. What mattered more was the invisible value—what had allowed him to grasp the path of martial arts in that moment.

That day after the Martial Exam, when he told his father about it, his old man, who'd always been driven purely by profit, slapped his thigh in excitement and said: Even without the scores, kid, you've got to properly thank this person someday. In our Lin family, you're the only one who really has the bearing of a martial artist now. But these past two months, Wang Xian had been cultivating, and Lin Ao hadn't wanted to disturb him. This was the perfect opportunity. Not long after Lin Ao entered, He Yiming arrived.

His arrival was unremarkable—he simply walked here. Except beside him was a white-haired old man whose footwork and aura flowed smoothly. Though he appeared to step on the ground, his feet were actually one or two centimeters above it, as if floating. Wang Xian saw through it at a glance. Sixth-realm Martial Venerable. The sixth realm was also known as the Sky Warrior, the Blue Sky Martial Venerable. Because at this realm, a martial artist could fly through the air.

"Wang Xian! Congratulations!" He Yiming cupped his fist and bowed, carrying the air of an ancient wandering swordsman. He pointed to the old man beside him.

"This is my grandfather. After seeing your invitation, he said he wanted to come with me. You don't mind, do you?" Wang Xian shook his head and smiled.

"All who come are guests. Please, come in." Third Uncle chimed in.

"For the elder to come is an honor for my nephew! Please!" The white-haired old man smiled, scrutinized Wang Xian for a moment, and suddenly a brilliant light flashed in his eyes. He nodded repeatedly.

"Impressive, impressive! What a fine old martial arts junior! Ming'er's loss was well deserved! Excellent!" He rummaged in his robes and pulled out a peculiar ring. He handed it to Wang Xian.

"This item is called the Heart Ring. It was forged from an extraterrestrial star meteorite and worn by an old martial arts senior for a hundred years. Take it, young man."

"It's been passed down through my ancestors. The Heart Ring contains a trace of innate true qi infused by that old martial arts senior. It can help you on the path of old martial arts, tempering your body, cleansing your tendons, and forging your bones." If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. Please report it. The white-haired old man smiled faintly.

"If fate allows, you might even use this in the future to cultivate that old martial arts secret skill." Wang Xian was taken aback. This thing's value was quite high. Innate true qi was a powerful energy that old martial arts experts in ancient times could only nurture upon reaching the fifth realm. In ancient times, the fifth realm was called Terrestrial Immortal. In modern times, the fifth realm is called Earth Warrior, considered invincible on the ground.

In terms of value, this ring carried more weight than the weapon just now.

"Many thanks, senior." Wang Xian put away the ring and nodded slightly.

"Good, good, good!" The white-haired old man nodded with a smile.

"Ming'er will follow the new martial path from now on. This old martial arts legacy has finally found a proper home... ah..." He sighed with a smile, shook his head, and led He Yiming into the banquet. After He Yiming left, several classmates from Seventh High arrived one after another. Someone like Pang Sandao, whom Wang Xian had saved back at Spider Heart Peak, even brought a generous gift. It couldn't compare to Lin Ao casually throwing around something worth several million, of course.

But the sentiment was still conveyed.

"Seriously, kid, what exactly did you do during the Martial Exam?" Third Uncle looked utterly baffled. Wang Xian smiled.

"Nothing much. Just saved a few people. Just a matter of convenience." The events at Spider Heart Peak weren't known to many outsiders. Ordinary students, aside from those like Lin Ao and He Yiming who'd personally witnessed it, had no idea what had specifically happened. Third Uncle didn't press further, only looking deeply gratified.

In truth, from these past two months, with the martial arts school getting more students, the generous terms the various schools jointly offered, and the policy support from the Rong City government, he could feel that, to a greater or lesser extent, it was all because of this nephew of his. Now, the martial arts school's business was thriving, with partnerships with several schools. It was no longer the small martial arts school it once was.

"How things have changed!" Third Uncle sighed. Before long, Xu Rong arrived.

"Wang Xian, actually, ever since that day, I've been pondering a question." Xu Rong didn't stand on ceremony, looking at Wang Xian with a contemplative expression.

"I actually think you're more suited to practicing the spear."

"..." Wang Xian.

"Why does this classmate say that?" Third Uncle was puzzled.

"Just a feeling." Xu Rong chuckled and, like Lin Ao, waved her hand. A bodyguard beside her handed over an even larger black box.

"I'm guessing that Lin Ao guy definitely gave you a weapon, right?"

"Hey, how did you know?" Third Uncle was surprised.

"Uncle, I know a thing or two about Lin Ao." Xu Rong now also carried a certain pride.

"This is a second-tier Heavenly Tiger Armor. You might not believe it, but this armor was forged from the chest bone of a B-rank alien beast."

"That B-rank alien beast wouldn't happen to be a Crimson Blood Mountain Lord, would it?" Wang Xian asked.

"Hey, how did you know?" This time it was Xu Rong's turn to be surprised. Wang Xian smiled. From the very first time he saw Xu Rong possess a battlefield martial art, the Thousand Troops Spear Technique, he'd already guessed that Xu Rong's family must have some connection to the military. Otherwise, how could a high schooler possibly exchange for a military battlefield martial art? And with such a high realm of martial arts proficiency, she must have practiced it for a long time.

"Forget it." Xu Rong didn't intend to ask further.

"This armor's value is definitely higher than the weapon Lin Ao gave you. His family, well, they're just so-so. Keep it safe. If you don't take it, I'll get scolded when I go back." Wang Xian laughed heartily and put away this set of second-tier martial combat gear. These items were all very valuable. If he had to buy them himself, who knew how much money it would cost. After that, almost everyone had arrived.

Tan Tianze, who came later, didn't have a family background as good as Xu Rong and the others, but what he gave was a very ancient old martial arts handbook. The handbook preserved a relatively ancient breath-concealing and aura-suppressing technique, the Return to Silence Art. Because old martial arts were in decline now, according to Tan Tianze, this old martial arts technique was also on the verge of being lost. He himself had no use for it, so he decided to give it away.

It just so happened that Wang Xian would be following the old martial path in the future, so perhaps he'd have a chance to cultivate it. Until the very last one. Chen Yuting.

"You're a bit late. The banquet's about to start," Wang Xian said.

"As long as I'm not late." Chen Yuting laughed lightly.

"Isn't that right?"

"..." Wang Xian said nothing, but still escorted Chen Yuting inside. The banquet that followed lasted until the sun set in the west. Most of the guests had already left. Only Wang Xian and Zhou Xukun, along with Lin Ao and a few others, remained on the martial arts school's balcony, gazing at the distant sun and chatting freely about their future university cultivation. Through their conversation, Wang Xian learned: He Yiming was going to Tiannan University.

Because Tiannan Martial Arts University had a sword art school he wanted to cultivate in the future, the Soaring Swan Wine Sword School. Tan Tianze went to Northern Frontier Heavenly Lake University, where the blade art school he wanted to cultivate, the Peerless Heavenly Blade School, was located. Xu Rong went to Azure Dragon University. She used a spear and planned to walk the path of the dragon spear in the future.

And Azure Dragon University was the top-tier institution that gathered the culmination of the dragon spear school. Finally, Lin Ao went to the last of Dragon Country's Five Greats, Overlord Sea Martial Arts University, where the sword art school he wanted to walk, the Burning Sea Calamity Sword School, was located. As for Zhou Xukun, he went to Tiandu. Just not to Tiandu Capital Martial University. But to a 985 university in Tiandu. This detail was no different from what Wang Xian remembered.

Not surprisingly, his wife was also over there... After the few of them chatted freely for a while, gazing at the distant, gradually setting sun, they each said their farewells. Until only Wang Xian remained alone.

"Wang Xian. Do you know which university I'm going to?" A crisp voice came from behind.

"Azure Dragon University," Wang Xian said flatly. Chen Yuting walked to Wang Xian's side and said with a beaming smile.

"You still understand me so well. That's right, I am indeed going to Azure Dragon University." Azure Dragon University was also called Imperial Capital University. Whether its martial arts were strong or not aside, that place gathered countless elites from the powerful and wealthy of the entire Dragon Country. It was the best place for Chen Yuting, that ultimate martial arts succubus from her past life, to fish in troubled waters. This was probably also the university Chen Yuting was most familiar with, of course.

Because in her past life, it was at Azure Dragon University that she had hooked her second husband, a minor figure of influence in the capital's circles. The difference was, at that time, Chen Yuting hadn't yet possessed her current king-tier talent, the World-Toppling Demon Body.

"Don't worry..." Chen Yuting drew a little closer and said in a low voice.

"I won't be like I was before anymore... I'm going to Azure Dragon University for another reason... Also, you're going to Tiandu Capital Martial University, right?" Wang Xian nodded.

"Many people probably think you're going to Tiandu Capital Martial University because of Ye Miyue..." Chen Yuting said slowly.

"But I know, you're not doing it for her."

"..."

"I know what you're doing it for." Chen Yuting leisurely turned and walked away.

"We'll meet again." She suddenly glanced back at Wang Xian, then left with a complicated look in her eyes. I will definitely use my own methods to help you! Standing on the balcony, watching Chen Yuting's retreating figure, Wang Xian sighed. The setting sun slowly descended. The shadows of his classmates crisscrossed beneath the sunset. They walked toward unknown paths ahead, their shadows gradually stretching longer, finally disappearing into the afterglow of the setting sun.

Only waiting for some day, when the sun rose again, perhaps then they would intersect once more. The next day, Wang Xian embarked on the journey to Tiandu Capital Martial University. ➤ Next: Xiao Xi: I'll Help You Restore HP!