Swallowed Star: My Own Universe
Chapter 10

Limitless Martial Arts School Headquarters

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Jiangnan Base City, main urban district.

Xu Feng and Jiang Nian walked side by side along the sidewalk.

"Uncle Bai, we'll be there in ten minutes," Jiang Nian said with a smile.

"Mm. I've even invited The Supervisor. Don't mess anything up when the time comes."

The gray-haired old man spoke solemnly.

"The Supervisor?!"

Even Jiang Nian was startled.

As they talked, Xu Feng caught sight of a vast complex ahead.

Beyond the sprawling silver-white walls stood a towering dark-blue skyscraper.

Four enormous words were emblazoned on the building's exterior, clear enough to read from miles away: Limitless Martial Arts School!

"This is the Limitless Martial Arts School Headquarters, our school's headquarters in Jiangnan City," Jiang Nian said.

"There are so many people." Xu Feng drew in a sharp breath.

Jiang Nian pointed at the skyscraper.

"See that building? It's the Jiangnan City headquarters for the Limitless Martial Arts School's martial artists. Almost everyone going in and out of it is a martial artist."

"Almost all of them are martial artists?!"

Xu Feng was startled.

Through the glass of the skyscraper's first-floor lobby, he could vaguely make out more than a hundred figures inside.

"Jiangnan City has a population of two hundred million. How could our Limitless Martial Arts School have few martial artists?" Jiang Nian said with a smile.

"Most of the people in the first-floor lobby are drinking and chatting."

"The second through ninth floors of the headquarters building are where Warrior-level martial artists usually train and spend their time. The tenth through nineteenth floors are for General-level martial artists."

"As for the twentieth floor and above, those are places for group meetings."

"Martial artists are mainly divided into Warrior level, General level, and the extremely rare God level."

Jiang Nian explained softly, "Warrior-level martial artists are the most numerous. Many martial artists remain at Warrior level their entire lives. Warrior level is further divided into Beginner Warrior level, Intermediate Warrior level, and Advanced Warrior level."

"Martial artists who have just passed the assessment generally belong to the Beginner Warrior level."

"Xu Feng, with your current strength, you count as Intermediate Warrior level," Jiang Nian said.

Xu Feng nodded.

It seemed that his little bit of strength only placed him at the bottom among martial artists.

"Warrior-level martial artists can generally still be killed with modern firearms."

"But General-level martial artists generally can't be killed by firearms."

Jiang Nian sighed.

"For example, if you fired a heavy machine gun at a General-level martial artist, they could easily evade it with their neural reaction speed and movement speed."

"So General-level martial artists are absolutely outstanding elites among martial artists."

"Your talent may be good, but you're young. You can only be considered a rookie." Jiang Nian smiled.

Xu Feng could only scratch his head.

Of course, Xu Feng knew about the peerless powerhouses among martial artists. That peerless expert who could fight the Black Crown Golden Eagle—even if he used Mental Power, he probably would not be able to harm a single hair on that person's head.

"Above General level is God level."

Jiang Nian's eyes filled with admiration.

"They are true War Gods in every sense. Every one of them can walk casually through a hail of bullets. They move as fast as lightning, and their reactions are unbelievably fast. Every punch and kick can destroy an apartment building. War Gods—those are War Gods."

Xu Feng held his breath and listened.

Warrior level, General level, God level.

Right now, his physical combat strength alone was only Intermediate Warrior level. Perhaps after using Mental Power, his strength would increase greatly. He might even be able to step into General level.

Jiang Nian nodded with a smile.

"Above God level, such beings also exist in this world."

"Every one of them possesses power capable of destroying heaven and earth. Even nations must treat such powerhouses with caution."

"But there are far too few people like that. Even under the Huaxia government, there are only two or three such invincible experts."

Xu Feng knew that those above War God experts were Planetary level. In the universe, they could barely scrape by.

But on Earth, above God level—among one of the five great powers, Huaxia, there were only two or three under the government's command...

"So martial artists around the world only divide the martial artist ranks into Warrior level, General level, and God level," Jiang Nian explained.

"Of course, the global standard for judging strength isn't actually based on your strength, speed, or neural reactions. It's based on your combat record."

"Combat record?"

Xu Feng asked in confusion.

"That's right. Although your physical fitness, Xu Feng, should have reached Intermediate Warrior level...

"After becoming a martial artist, however, your martial artist ID will still list you as Beginner Warrior level.

"Only after you've killed enough monsters—powerful enough monsters—and met the requirements for an Intermediate Warrior will you be considered Intermediate Warrior level."

Jiang Nian sighed. "After all, some people have good physical fitness, some have excellent blade techniques and movement techniques, and some know all sorts of methods. The only standard for judging a person's strength is their combat record."

Xu Feng nodded in understanding.

Right. Even if there was a huge gap in physical fitness, someone physically weaker could still kill someone physically stronger.

"Work hard. Once you become General level, you'll be the pride of Yangzhou City."

If he used Mental Power, just how strong would he be? Could he rival a General-level martial artist? He would probably have to wait until later to find out.

Xu Feng and Jiang Nian chatted as they walked, soon arriving outside a three-story detached villa that occupied a considerable area.

A gray-haired old man called down from the villa's second-floor balcony, "Jiang Nian, come up quickly."

"Come on, follow me upstairs."

Jiang Nian led Xu Feng swiftly into the villa.

"Come on, let's go in." Jiang Nian led Xu Feng toward the main entrance.

After following Jiang Nian inside, Xu Feng saw Uncle Bai standing by the door. He had gray hair, wore a Zhongshan suit, and was not especially tall, but his stern face and invisible aura commanded respect.

From afar, Jiang Nian waved in their direction and shouted loudly.

"Uncle Bai! Uncle Bai, over here!"

Seeing the two arrive before him, Uncle Bai's stern face gained a few traces of a smile, making him seem much more approachable.

"Xiaonian, you're already over thirty. You should be more composed from now on."

Then he turned to Xu Feng, and his expression became even gentler.

"You're Xu Feng, right? Don't be nervous. The Supervisor places great importance on geniuses. Just do the test normally."

After reassuring Xu Feng, Uncle Bai turned to Jiang Nian and said irritably, "Come on. The Supervisor is still waiting inside. I told him every detail of what you said, so you'd better know what to expect."

After the three went upstairs, they arrived at the Tenth Layer.

The floors were spotless as snow. Crisp footsteps echoed through the silently ascending elevator. The silver-white walls had a metallic sheen, while employees in professional attire hurried past, carrying unknown instruments in their hands.

Xu Feng felt as though he had arrived in a future world.

The sensation of suddenly crossing an entire century made Xu Feng feel strangely amazed.

After leaving the elevator and walking straight inward, they soon arrived at a room with a noticeably larger doorway. Two martial artists stood guard outside.

Uncle Bai spoke in a businesslike tone.

"A genius has arrived from Licheng District. I've already reported it to The Supervisor."

Once they were allowed through, Xu Feng quickly met this important figure of the Limitless Martial Arts School.

He looked much younger than Uncle Bai, probably only in his forties. He dressed rather casually, and when he saw Xu Feng, he wore a smile that made him seem approachable.

But Xu Feng knew that since this man could serve as a Supervisor of the Limitless Martial Arts School, he had to be an Advanced General-level martial artist. He also had to possess an extensive network of connections and the support of enough War Gods to become a Supervisor of the Limitless Martial Arts School.

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