Mental Power Born, College Entrance Exam Arrives, Bait, and Compensation

"Today is the college entrance examination!"

Lin Tian, sitting on the bed, slowly opened his eyes. He hadn't slept all night, constantly adjusting his state.

After Fancang Martial Saint's teachings, his strength was growing rapidly.

"System, sign in!"

Lin Tian inwardly called out to the system for his daily routine sign-in.

"Ding, sign-in successful. Congratulations to the host for receiving a special reward – ten points of mental power."

After the system prompt, Lin Tian's mind went blank for a moment, and he felt a sense of detachment.

This state only lasted a short while before Lin Tian snapped back to reality.

"Ten points of mental power. Breakthroughs in the late stage of Martial Dao all require mental power. My previous status panel didn't have mental power either."

--Host Personal Information--

"Name: Lin Tian."

"Title: None."

"Cultivation: Early stage of Martial Dao Second Layer (Blood Essence: 400, Mental Power: 10)."

"Cultivation Technique: Heavenly Origin Technique."

"Martial Skills: Blood Devouring Armor, Savage Fist."

Looking at the ten points of mental power on the panel, Lin Tian was somewhat surprised.

After that peculiar state just now, he felt his thoughts were much clearer, which would undoubtedly be a great help for today's college entrance examination.

"Next, Yuanming Martial Saint owes me an explanation."

After tidying himself up, Lin Tian headed towards the Experimental Class.

All examinees from Qing City First High School would depart from the school.

The venue chosen for this year's college entrance examination was a very hidden training ground, selected for safety reasons.

"Lin Tian, you're definitely going to be the provincial top scholar this year."

As soon as he entered the classroom, Lin Tian heard Jiang Cheng exclaim excitedly.

The late stage of Martial Dao First Layer Lin Tian was already beyond their reach, let alone Lin Tian, who had already broken through to Martial Dao Second Layer.

This year's provincial top scholar was undoubtedly Lin Tian.

"Strength is one aspect of the college entrance examination, but luck is equally important."

"It's true that I possess great strength, but luck..."

Lin Tian smiled.

"Hey, Lin Tian, you're being modest for once!"

Hearing this, everyone in the Experimental Class was quite surprised.

"But luck is also my strong suit. What I mean is that this year's provincial top scholar is naturally within my grasp."

After saying this, Lin Tian smiled and watched the reactions of the Experimental Class members. Their resentful expressions made him very happy.

"Alright, students, it's time to get on the bus to the examination venue."

"I hope you all achieve a high ranking in today's exam and receive rewards."

At this moment, Wang Yang, accompanied by Yuanming Martial Saint, walked over and said to the students of the Experimental Class.

The students of the Experimental Class had already secured their places in the top four institutions. This college entrance examination was merely about achieving a better ranking for rewards.

In front of the gate of Qing City First High School, many vehicles from the Garrison Army had already gathered.

Upon seeing Yuanming Martial Saint, the students of the Experimental Class instantly became nervous and dared not speak.

"For this trip to the examination venue, you will ride in the same car as me."

Yuanming Martial Saint looked at Lin Tian and said.

"There won't be any bombs in the car, right?"

"Last time I rode in the same car as Gao Yuan, and then boom, the car was blown to pieces."

Lin Tian looked at Yuanming Martial Saint with suspicion.

"No, absolutely not!"

Yuanming Martial Saint's face was covered in dark lines upon hearing this.

"Alright then, anyway, being with you, a Martial Saint, even if there were, it wouldn't matter."

Lin Tian's expression of resignation made Yuanming Martial Saint's anger surge within him.

This kid is an Extreme Martial Artist, someone precious to the entire Dragon Country. I can't get angry, I can't get angry!

He constantly tried to pacify himself internally.

"Let's go, get in the car."

"Shouldn't we discuss my compensation now?"

Inside the car, Lin Tian looked calmly at Yuanming Martial Saint.

Hearing this, Yuanming Martial Saint showed no surprise and shook his head with a wry smile.

"You little brat, you're really sharp."

"It's like you predicted I'd be alone with you before the college entrance examination."

"Naturally, since you needed me as bait."

Lin Tian's expression was calm, unfazed by Yuanming Martial Saint using him as bait.

"Today is the college entrance examination. The most talented students in Qing Province will be gathered in one examination hall, not to mention myself, an Extreme Martial Artist."

"Even if those people know this is a trap, they'll still jump into it. The only uncertainty is whether the biggest traitor in the Qing Province Garrison Army will make a move."

"Will any Martial Saints return to the Qing Province Garrison Army this time?"

"The reason they gave was likely that they couldn't trust a Martial Saint like you, who came from the Imperial Capital."

Lin Tian's words left Yuanming Martial Saint a bit stunned. He said with admiration, "You really can guess everything, can't you?"

Then, his expression turned serious.

"This time, four Martial Saints have returned to Qing Province."

"Four!"

Lin Tian was somewhat surprised to hear this number.

"These four Martial Saints have important matters to attend to, yet they all chose to return during the college entrance examination."

"The reason they gave was simple, and the Imperial Capital couldn't refute it."

Lin Tian immediately followed up.

"Doesn't the Imperial Capital have so many free Martial Saints? Why couldn't they help us by filling in?"

"Exactly!"

Yuanming Martial Saint nodded.

"The Imperial Capital is indeed more powerful than other provinces, but not all strong individuals obey orders. Some powerful aristocratic families keep most of their strength in the Imperial Capital."

"There's nothing even the Imperial Court can do about this."

Yuanming Martial Saint's words revealed resentment. Some aristocratic families in the Imperial Capital had become a stumbling block for the Dragon Country, yet the Dragon Country could do nothing about it.

"Is that so? Doesn't that mean it would be dangerous for me to enter the Imperial Capital?"

Lin Tian suddenly said.

"Wait, what do you mean by that? How could it be dangerous for you to enter the Imperial Capital? With the Imperial Court there, who would dare to touch you!"

As soon as Lin Tian said this, Yuanming Martial Saint became a little flustered.

He had a bad premonition that Lin Tian might not choose Dragon Soaring University.

Wouldn't that mean his trip was in vain?

"I was just saying. After all, my cultivation is too low. I have no power to resist in front of those aristocratic families."

"Don't worry about that. With the Imperial Court there, you'll be safe anywhere in the Dragon Country."

"Can the Imperial Court guarantee my safety anywhere in the Dragon Country?"

Lin Tian asked expectantly.

"Naturally. The Imperial Court is the highest institution in the Dragon Country. If even the Imperial Court cannot guarantee it, then the Dragon Country is finished."

"That's good, that's good."

Seeing Lin Tian's relieved expression, Yuanming Martial Saint's premonition grew stronger. Just as he was about to ask, he was interrupted by Lin Tian's words.

"Let's return to the original topic. What compensation should you give me?"

"This time, their target will inevitably be me, an Extreme Martial Artist. Other examinees may also get injured. You must have made thorough arrangements before making this decision."

As Lin Tian finished speaking, a token suddenly appeared in Yuanming Martial Saint's hand.

"This is a life-saving item we found in a secret realm. It can withstand one attack from a Martial King."

"The trigger condition can be adjusted. I've set it to automatically trigger when encountering power above Martial Dao Third Level."

"Increase it a bit, Martial Dao Fourth Level."

Lin Tian said after a moment of thought.

"Martial Dao Fourth Level?"

"Do you know what that means? Even as an Extreme Martial Artist, you've only just broken through Martial Dao Second Level."

"Since I dare to say this, it means I have enough confidence."

Seeing Lin Tian's persistence, Yuanming Martial Saint was very helpless and could only change the token's trigger condition to sensing power at Martial Dao Fourth Level.

"As for the compensation, it's provided by the Dragon Country's high command and the Four Great Alliances. I'll give it to you after the college entrance examination, and it will definitely satisfy you."