CHAPTER 260: CHAPTER 244: YANG HUAN’S RETURN, SHOWING PRESTIGE AT THE SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY!

After finishing their martial arts practice, Meng Chuan and Xu Qingfeng headed to the United University cafeteria.

Even though it was past 1:30 in the afternoon, the cafeteria was still bustling with people.

Martial Artists sometimes get engrossed in their martial pursuits and missing meal times is quite normal.

After getting their meals, they found an empty spot to sit and listened to Xu Qingfeng complain about their body technique instructor, Zhao Yan.

"Sigh, going over class by a minute is unacceptable. If it’s over a minute, extra study points are added by default. I’m really impressed..."

Meng Chuan reassured him a couple of times, feeling lucky about his own situation.

Teacher Dong had never been that strict; if their practice went over time, he would just let it slide if it wasn’t by much.

Xu Qingfeng angrily shoveled a couple of bites of food, then looked up and said:

"It seems like the result of the Demon Nest at Chen Cang is coming out. I heard from the locals that it’s been quiet outside the Demon Nest for two or three days."

"Oh, is that so?"

Meng Chuan hadn’t really paid attention to these things since his strength would be irrelevant. Even in a third-level Demon Nest, he’d just be cannon fodder.

"It should be true. Haven’t you noticed the study points mall has recently added a lot of resources from inside the Demon Nest? It must have been conquering efforts from Principal Yang."

"Alright then, Principal Yang is indeed mighty."

Meng Chuan nodded, thinking to himself:

"Once the Demon Nest is settled, Principal Yang will be able to return."

After the meal, Meng Chuan bought two bottles of water. He handed one to Xu Qingfeng and checked his watch.

The hands were about to point to two o’clock.

"Let’s hurry up, Grandmaster Chen is giving a lecture on Martial Arts Theory at the Martial Virtue Tower today. Let’s go listen."

Xu Qingfeng took the water, downed a big gulp, and said:

"You go ahead. I’d rather spend my free time practicing martial arts more. Listening more won’t help; without actual practice, the gap between us will only widen."

Meng Chuan nodded, "My good friend" was really growing up, even becoming diligent.

But no, on second thought he questioned:

"It’s two o’clock, shouldn’t you be going back for a nap?"

"...No way."

Watching Meng Chuan walk away, Xu Qingfeng silently thanked his luck, almost getting caught...

...

Martial Virtue Tower, small classroom C985.

By the time Meng Chuan arrived, more than two-thirds of the seats were filled.

Yes, except for Xu Qingfeng and Meng Jiaolong, the entire Martial Arts Grandmaster Class was present.

The rest were Martial Arts Family members with very strong auras.

"Hey, sit here!"

Meng Chuan looked over at the voice, and it turned out to be Chu Yanhu, his blood-related brother who had visited his home that day.

The seat was quite close to the front, so he took it and calmed his breathing, waiting for Chen Qiushui to begin the lecture.

A moment later, Chen Qiushui glanced around and began in a calm voice:

"Today we’ll continue where we left off on essence, energy, and spirit—like a wick, oil, and flame.

Essence is the foundation of flesh, akin to oil storing power; energy is the operational pivot, like a wick conducting energy; spirit is the master of dominion, analogous to flame setting the form. Being fixated on one leads to...

Thus, the triad of essence, energy, and spirit are interlinked like gears. A jam in any causes martial arts to collapse."

Meng Chuan pondered deeply, recalling Xu Linlin who had previously cultivated Demon Skill.

"The Demon Path is tricky. Like Xu Linlin’s killing to refine oil, it seems to nourish essence and invigorate spirit, but results in muddy energy and desecrated spirit. All three must be cultivated inherently; forcibly robbing others results in backlash."

His already firm martial intent solidified even further, ensuring he would never align with the Demon Path in this life.

Time flew by, and before he knew it, it was four in the afternoon.

The two-hour Martial Arts Theory Class concluded, and Chen Qiushui checked the time before saying:

"I have matters in the lab this afternoon. Those with questions, submit them to your advisor. I’ll get back to you later."

With that said, he got up and left without a hint of lingering.

The time of a Martial Arts Grandmaster is precious; even with nearly twenty "future grandmasters" present, it cannot interfere with the time of a true grandmaster.

As everyone dispersed, Meng Chuan also had a question on his mind.

He then edited and sent it to Shi Ying, who would convey it to Chen Qiushui to clarify his doubts.

...

Evening, Huaqing Pool.

After ending their night practice, Meng Chuan and Lu Zhuxiao sat cross-legged with eyes closed to adjust their breathing.

As the Five Qi of the Viscera finished consolidating, the surging Qi Blood energy gathered around him, then returned entirely to the river of meridians.

He slowly stood up, as he exerted more force, the blood energy surged and rolled within him, causing his whole body to suddenly expand by a large margin.

In this full-force state, large amounts of white mist exuded from Meng Chuan’s pores, and his body was cloaked in the Wudang dual practices’ purple-green radiance, faintly flickering in the mist—it was a truly mystical state.

"Looks like my reputation needs some adjustment..."

Meng Chuan was quite pleased with his current state. With the blessing of ’Divine Light’, he trusted that in the finals in Shanghai, he would be able to shed his formerly savage image.

In the next moment, an enormous red-eyed serpent emerged from his neck, drifting up and down within the mist...

"...Let’s just leave it at that. Reputation or not, winning is what matters."

For the December Supernova league finals, Meng Chuan was very confident and determined to win the championship.

"In a while, study the fighting styles of the champions from the other three locations. No matter how confident, don’t be reckless."

While thinking this, Meng Chuan’s phone rang, and he picked it up to find it was Grandmaster Chen Qiushui.

"So late, and Grandmaster Chen can still take the trouble to enlighten me? That’s too taxing."

Meng Chuan thought, picking up the phone to answer.

[Meng Chuan, the first of next month is the sixth anniversary of the Yong’an Campus, and a celebration for Principal Yang’s return from the Demon Nest.

You, as the representative of the new students, are to give a speech. Prepare your speech draft these few days.]

[...]

Meng Chuan really wanted to refuse, speaking a long string and having people below listen always felt quite awkward.

[Principal Yang Huan designated you.]

[Received!]

...

November 1st, 9 AM.

Meng Chuan was practicing his boxing in the front yard of the villa, hearing drum beats from the campus square, he immediately put on his Scarlet Fire Flying Dragon martial robe and headed to the celebration site.

Since the "Master" designated him, he had to speak uprightly and deliver the speech beautifully.

Upon arrival, he saw Principal Yang, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time, also wearing the Flying Dragon martial robe, standing on the podium delivering a resounding speech.

Meng Chuan focused his gaze, noticing a deep scratch on Yang Huan’s neck, and bruises visible on the wrist’s arm when he raised his hand.

"Guess this was left from injuries in the Demon Nest. Even a Martial Arts Venerable can’t avoid being injured..."

His sense of crisis regarding the Demon Nest elevated another level, not daring to underestimate the Celestial Demon.

"The ones I dealt with before were just the lowest tiers. The Celestial Demon changes in countless ways, with abilities of varying levels; I still need to enhance my caution."

The best way undoubtedly is to rely on the most extreme physique, an indestructible body, to fend off all surprises!

"Even if Hard Skills can’t enhance Qi Blood, future Martial Artists still need to persist in practice, this is my greatest reliance, and a way to guard against sudden situations."

Returning his focus, Meng Chuan, like the many students and teachers below the stage, continued to listen attentively to Principal Yang’s speech.

Everyone looked at Yang Huan earnestly, their faces full of admiration.

At the founding of Yong’an Campus, Principal Yang alone supported half the sky.

Almost half of the resources in the campus credit store depend on him to obtain.

Meng Chuan also felt very grateful to the "elder" over a hundred years old in his heart.

The various privileges he enjoyed in the Grandmaster Class are inseparable from the other’s contributions.

At this moment, Yang Huan has finished his final speech.

"Today we wield our aspiration with martial arts, tomorrow when young eagles spread wings, they are destined to roar like tigers and dragons, bringing glory to the school! May you all diligently practice hard and inherit the true essence of martial arts, elevating our school’s reputation!"

Applause and cheers thundered, with over a thousand martial artists gathered together, sudden plumes of exaggerated Qi Blood smoke surged into the sky over Lishan Mountain.

Principal Yang stepped down amidst the audience’s farewells, Shi Ying was the host today, and she lightly made up, stepping on stage with a faint smile saying:

"Passing the torch, life continues unendingly; the spirit of Great Chu, pursuing martial arts tirelessly. Principal Yang’s spirit will always inspire all of us at United University.

Speaking of elevating our school’s fame—please welcome with the warmest applause, the martial arts rising star who won the championship in the National Martial Arts Supernova Competition for Northern Lands for our United University, student Meng Chuan, to share his growth path!"

Amid the applause and cheers of everyone, Meng Chuan stepped forward.

In the eyes of those familiar with him, he is a martial arts rising star with both talent and diligence.

Those seeing him for the first time also regarded him solemnly.

Because the aura emanating from him is as fierce as the morning sun. That tall, outstanding posture, as steady as a rock.

Shi Ying handed over the microphone beside him, and Meng Chuan’s gaze was like a torch, speaking deeply:

"I am Meng Chuan, from the initial ignorance in martial arts to achieving something today, every step is inseparable from the teachings of mentors and the challenges from classmates... Here, I share hopes with everyone. The path of martial arts, only diligence breaks through; with an unwavering original intention, can one embark on a long journey!"

As his words fell, everyone was moved by his sincere speech, and cheers resonated across the sky.

His speech carried the sharpness of the championship that swept across Northern Lands, along with sincere respect for mentors and seniors.

Young martial artist students secretly regarded this talented youth from the Grandmaster Class as their target to catch up.

Martial Arts families and teachers saw in him a future named "Martial Extreme True Inheritance."

"How does this one compare to Motohiko from the main campus?"

"Unknown, but according to a friend of mine teaching in Fengtian, Grandmaster Shang recently specially returned from the Demon Nest to guard his direct disciple during seclusion seeking Qi.

That Motohiko... afraid won’t take long to progress to a Martial Arts family."

"Sigh... it’s hard for Yong’an Campus to have a strong dragon coming, why must Meng exist when Motohiko does!"

Yong’an Campus, due to its late start, ranks third from last among the fifteen campuses.

If a Martial Extreme True Inheritance appeared, everyone present would benefit significantly, and the whole campus ranking would sharply rise, credit allocation would increase a notch, and purchasing power would greatly enhance.

Within United University, study points hold a status equal to gold and silver externally.

Managed by a professional team from the Fengtian headquarters, macro adjustments are handled to maintain a certain level, avoiding "credit inflation."

Some teachers quietly murmured to each other in private:

"Is this kid named Meng Chuan? If we can help, we should. I observe that this kid is indeed excellent, possessing the potential of Martial Extreme True Inheritance, not inferior to that Motohiko from the main campus.

Ordinarily, when this kid seeks learning, lend a hand, if he ascends to Fengtian one day, the benefits for us would not be small either."

If Xu Qingfeng heard this aside, he might have even felt like killing someone.

Because the one speaking now is precisely that "money-hungry" Body Technique teacher of his.

[Double Swallow·Zhao Chun]...