Ch. 110 - Wishing You All... To Flourish On Your Martial Arts Path!
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Lingtian Middle School.
Two days before the martial arts exam.
Ling Qingxue, who was cultivating in the Spirit Gathering Room, felt her vital energy surge, breaking through to the Third Rank early-stage!
At the very moment of her breakthrough, Wu Liang, who was lazing around sleeping nearby, also broke through to the Fourth Rank early-stage.
Ling Qingxue's face lit up with joy. "Finally, I broke through! Now I've caught up with my peers!"
Only four months had passed since her rebirth.
In this period, she went from not even being ranked as a martial artist to breaking through to the Third Rank early-stage. Although she still couldn't compare to Liu Fufeng and a few others, her breakthrough speed surpassed everyone else's!
A large part of this was due to Wu Liang.
The Heavenly Mandate contract was a two-way feedback system; every improvement Wu Liang made gave her a boost.
Without this, even with her best efforts, she couldn't have broken through to the Third Rank early-stage before the martial arts exam.
"It's about time to go back to Linjiang Middle School."
She had to get first place in the martial arts exam to bring Linjiang Middle School and Lingtian Middle School the honor they deserved!
Stepping out of the training room, she found Shen Congwu, Lin Yutang, even Qin Hongyan, Zhou Weiwei, and Chen Feng, waiting outside… Everyone was there.
Even in just three months, Ling Qingxue and Wu Liang had brought them far more than they had expected.
She showed them what a genius was.
She showed them the meaning of martial arts training: to protect.
She showed them that even in remote and impoverished places, true dragons could soar to the heavens!
Because they took her as a role model, many students at Lingtian Middle School had achieved breakthroughs.
Shen Congwu smiled gently, looking at Ling Qingxue as if she were his own student.
"Today is the day I promised to send you back to Linjiang Middle School. It's truly commendable that you've reached another rank!"
"It's all thanks to the care of Lingtian Middle School and Nanchuan Province. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to compete with the top geniuses."
Ling Qingxue bowed to Shen Congwu with genuine gratitude.
Without Shen Congwu's exchange student agreement, she would never have achieved her current strength.
Linjiang City was too impoverished; without resources, even she was powerless.
Martial artists could only find new horizons by reaching higher platforms!
Shen Congwu almost burst into tears, but he held back, remembering he was the principal.
"Good child, you are the most talented martial artist I have ever seen. If you can win first place in the martial arts exam, that would be the greatest reward for me. If you can see the end of the martial arts path, then you will be the glory of the entire continent!"
Everyone offered their best words.
"Brother Ling, we initially underestimated you. Please don't hold it against us. We want to witness your feat of defeating Liu Fufeng, the number one prodigy!"
"That's right, Nanchuan Province isn't a 'Talent Pit'. We have our own top talents. We're not inferior to anyone!"
"Congratulations in advance, Brother Ling, on achieving first place in the martial arts exam! May you bring glory to Nanchuan!"
Ling Qingxue smiled, her gentle demeanor even more radiant in the warm sunlight.
"The path of martial arts is fraught with difficulties. I also wish everyone… to flourish on your martial arts path!"
Watching Shen Congwu and Ling Qingxue's figures disappear into the horizon, Qin Hongyan felt a surge of emotion.
"I wonder if I can get into Beiming Martial Arts University?"
Zhou Weiwei patted his shoulder with a smile. "Cousin, at least you're a Third Rank early-stage cultivator. You have a real chance of getting into Beiming Martial Arts University. If you don't have a chance, then I, a mere Second Rank peak Spiritual Master, have even less hope."
"No, Spiritual Master cultivation is more difficult than Physical Cultivation. Even a Second Rank peak Spiritual Master has a good chance. Many Second Rank peak Spiritual Masters have gotten into Beiming Martial Arts University over the years!"
"Damn it, are you guys going to keep pushing us to the limit just two days before the martial arts exam? Can't you give the rest of us a break?!"
"What, you're already giving up? With your attitude, do you deserve the 'Martial Arts Flourishing' wish from Boss Ling?"
"Damn it, I'll show you the will of a real man!!"
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Back at Linjiang Middle School, Principal Liu Qingshan and teacher Wang Jianming were waiting for her at the school gate on time.
The Cold Sky Sparrow landed.
Shen Congwu personally brought Ling Qingxue back to Linjiang Middle School.
"Old Liu, I kept my promise. Don't go behind my back and call me a poacher again."
Liu Qingshan smiled awkwardly.
"When have I ever cursed you? I've always cursed that old bastard Zhang Tiancheng. You're a good principal."
Shen Congwu looked satisfied before riding the Cold Sky Sparrow back to Lingtian Middle School.
Looking at Wu Liang, who was already at the Fourth Rank early-stage, Liu Qingshan and Wang Jianming were deeply amazed.
It's a sure thing!
Ninety-eight percent sure!
The highest level ever achieved in the martial arts exam was only the Third Rank mid-stage. This year, the record was broken, reaching the late stage.
But now, Wu Liang pushed the record further, to the early stage of the Fourth Rank. This was a record that had never been set before and may never be broken again!
"You really did what you said you would, successfully entering Beiming Martial Arts University. Even I, an old man, can hardly believe your growth rate," Liu Qingshan said, sweating profusely.
Ling Qingxue smiled. "You reap what you sow. How are the others at Linjiang Middle School doing?"
Liu Qingshan's eyes were filled with satisfaction.
"Haha, they're doing very well. Yuan Sheng and Zhao Xin are already Second Rank peak martial artists. Yao Chuyu broke through to the Second Rank late-stage Spiritual Master, and if Li Lianshan had a little more time, he might have reached the Second Rank peak as well.
These kids are all very hardworking, especially seeing your first fight to a draw with Xuan Tianwen, one of the top geniuses, and then decisively defeating him in just one month. You even managed to kill a Seventh Rank martial artist like the Ninth Protector of the Beast King Cult.
They basically trained with their lives on the line for the last three months. Otherwise, they wouldn't have achieved such results."
The resources Lin Zhennan sent gave Linjiang Middle School a boost, but the most important factor was the role model of Ling Qingxue.
On the path of martial arts, belief was equally important!
"Quickly let Qingxue go back to her dormitory to rest. The martial arts exam is in two days, so she needs to be in peak condition." Wang Jianming interrupted Liu Qingshan.
He was counting on Ling Qingxue for this year's top teacher award.
"I've been rambling for too long. I still need to check on the Virtual Heavenly Mirror. Old Wang, I'm leaving her in your hands."
"She's my student, Principal, you can rest assured leaving her in my care."
With this, he escorted Ling Qingxue back to her dormitory.
Wang Jianming rubbed his hands together, a hint of gossip on his face.
"Qingxue, to be honest, you're even stronger than your teacher now. I still want to ask you, how confident are you of getting first place in the martial arts exam?"
Ling Qingxue thought for a moment.
"If no one stronger than Liu Fufeng appears, then the first place will definitely be mine!"
Hearing this answer, Wang Jianming left completely relieved.
Liu Fufeng was already the top prodigy of this year; defeating him would make Ling Qingxue the undisputed number one!
Back in her room, Wu Liang glared fiercely at Ling Qingxue.
"Who was it that said Xuan Tianwen was ranking outside the top ten at Kyoto No. 2 Middle School? Turns out you were lying to me, weren't you?!"
Hearing this, Ling Qingxue felt a little guilty.
"Maybe I'm mistaken. It's normal for me to be wrong after so long, right?"
"I don't believe you! You little devil!!"