Extra Reward! Fourth-Rank Martial Art!

"Roar! Lin Yi! Lin Yi! Lin Yi!"

"Senior Brother Lin Yi! Invincible!"

"Senior Brother Lin Yi! Number one!"

Seeing this scene, the Martial Arts Academy disciples and spectators all erupted in cheers, celebrating Lin Yi's victory.

Even on the viewing platform, Zhao Hai Shan, the Dean of Guangling Martial Academy, could not help clapping and laughing.

"Good! Good! Good! Splendid! Truly splendid!"

"Senior Brother, how long has it been since Guangling Martial Academy last had such a spectacular match? Thirty years? Forty years? Or even longer?"

"I don't remember."

Li You smiled and shook his head.

"But no matter what, today's battle between Lin Yi and Wang Kai is destined to be recorded in the history of Guangling Martial Academy."

"One broke through to Sixth Rank at merely fourteen, with an extraordinarily gifted physique. The other was even more heaven-defying—at fourteen, he had actually comprehended Extreme Strength."

"Ordinarily, if Guangling Martial Academy produced even one genius like this, it would be enough for the entire academy to celebrate."

"For both to emerge at once was a grand occasion that Guangling Martial Academy might not see even once in decades. For you and me to witness it today means we have not spent our years teaching here in vain."

"You are right, Senior Brother."

Zhao Hai Shan nodded with a smile.

"Let us go! We should head onto the arena and present awards to the two peerless geniuses of Guangling Martial Academy!"

"Mm! Let us go together."

Li You agreed with a smile. Then, beneath the watchful eyes of countless spectators and disciples, he and Zhao Hai Shan slowly walked over to Lin Yi and Wang Kai.

"Greetings, Deans!"

When the two Deans arrived, Lin Yi and Wang Kai both proactively cupped their fists in salute.

"No need for formalities."

Zhao Hai Shan waved his hand, his eyes brimming with amusement as he looked at the two of them.

"Lin Yi, Wang Kai, the two of you are both excellent. You are both pillars of Guangling Martial Academy."

"There is no need to say much about Lin Yi. At fourteen, he comprehended Extreme Strength. The last person in Guangling Martial Academy with talent like yours was Xia Long Yi, twenty-seven years ago."

"Now, after more than twenty years of cultivation, Xia Long Yi has long become a powerful Fourth Rank Expert, and an exceptionally formidable one even among Fourth Rank Experts."

"A few years ago, he even joined the Tianshan Army—the sect's strongest army—where he fought in all directions for the sect and established illustrious merit."

"Lin Yi, I hope your future achievements will be no weaker than Xia Long Yi's. Of course, it would be even better if you could surpass him!"

"After all, you are a genius suspected of Aperture Opening! At your rate of progress, if you truly possess Aperture Opening rather than merely pretending, then not only Fourth Rank—even reaching Third Rank should have great hope!"

"As for Wang Kai, although your talent is somewhat inferior to Lin Yi's, so long as you successfully enter the Tianshan Sect in next year's disciple recruitment examination, you will likewise have a chance to reach Fourth Rank in the future and become a peak powerhouse renowned throughout an entire commandery!"

"Yes! Lin Yi (Wang Kai) will certainly not disappoint the Dean's expectations!"

Hearing this, Lin Yi and Wang Kai both nodded solemnly.

"Mm, good children. Come, accept the rewards from the Martial Arts Academy! And those ranked in the top ten of this examination, get up here at once!"

"Yes, Dean!"

Upon hearing Zhao Hai Shan's words, each of the top ten Martial Arts Academy disciples answered loudly, excitement gleaming in their eyes.

Then, as attendants carrying trays of silver notes stepped onto the arena one after another, Dean Zhao Hai Shan personally handed stacks of silver notes to the many disciples.

When he held the enormous silver note worth a full Five Thousand Taels of Silver, even Lin Yi could not keep joy from rising in his heart.

Five Thousand Taels of Silver! Whether used to Evolve Talent or to purchase medicinal pills and improve his cultivation, it would be of immense help to him.

"Besides, this silver might perhaps be used to buy martial arts."

Lin Yi pondered secretly.

"Although the Bright Moon Saber Art is not bad, it has already nearly reached Great Perfection."

"And the Extreme Strength Realm can accelerate the cultivation speed of martial arts below Fifth Rank. With Extreme Strength helping me, I estimate that at most half a year will be enough to cultivate it completely to its highest level."

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"By then, there will still be nearly half a year before the Tianshan Sect disciple examination. If I do not have a higher-level martial art to bridge the gap, then those months will be practically wasted. That is absolutely unacceptable."

At that thought, Lin Yi narrowed his eyes slightly.

When competing with disciples from other Martial Arts Academies for places in the Tianshan Sect, time was rank! Time was resources! Wasting time meant falling behind others!

Now that Lin Yi intended to enter the Tianshan Sect and wanted to achieve as high a ranking as possible in the examination to obtain more resources, he naturally could not waste those nearly six months.

Within Guangling Martial Academy's Library Tower, a Fifth-Rank Martial Art cost roughly three thousand taels of silver.

It was neither an especially high nor an especially low price. In the past, Lin Yi would have been reluctant to buy one—and unable to afford it.

But now that he had Five Thousand Taels of Silver on hand, he had to spend this money no matter what.

"However, speaking of buying martial arts, there is another difficulty. Guangling Martial Academy has a great many Fifth-Rank Martial Arts, and even I do not know which one would suit me best. Before purchasing one, I should consult the Dean."

Thinking this, Lin Yi immediately asked the Dean standing before him.

"Oh, buying a martial art?"

Hearing Lin Yi's words, Dean Zhao Hai Shan was slightly startled, then smiled.

"Not bad! Lin Yi, given your current Martial Skill realm, you indeed should consider switching to a higher-level martial art."

"As for which martial art to switch to, from my perspective, I recommend that you choose the Fourth-Rank Martial Art—the Full Moon Star Saber!"

"The Fourth-Rank Martial Art, Full Moon Star Saber?"

Lin Yi's eyes immediately lit up at those words.

A Fourth-Rank Martial Art—merely hearing its rank was enough to tell him that its power must be extraordinary, far surpassing ordinary Fifth-Rank Martial Arts.

Only...

"Dean, Fourth-Rank Martial Arts are indeed excellent, but they are too expensive."

Lin Yi shook his head helplessly.

"I heard that even the cheapest Fourth-Rank Martial Art in the academy costs at least ten thousand taels of silver. How could I possibly afford one with the little money in my hands? So I ask the Dean to recommend a suitable Fifth-Rank Martial Art for me instead!"

"Hehe, there is no need! I will give you this Fourth-Rank Martial Art!"

The moment Lin Yi finished speaking, Dean Zhao Hai Shan smiled faintly.

"When you comprehended Extreme Strength this time, I was just thinking that merely giving you the basic reward for taking first place in the Entrance Examination might seem a little stingy."

"Since you want a martial art now, I shall give you the Full Moon Star Saber! Let it serve as your reward for comprehending Extreme Strength this time. What do you think?"

"What do I think? I..."

Hearing this, Lin Yi was so shocked that he could not speak.

The Martial Arts Academy's martial arts were the wealth of the entire academy! The wealth of the Tianshan Sect!

Anyone—even the Dean himself—had to pay to purchase them if he wanted to learn them.

As for gifting them, the Dean would first have to purchase them himself before he could give them to someone else.

So, if the Dean was rewarding him with a Fourth-Rank Martial Art now, it was practically equivalent to the Dean paying out of his own pocket to reward him with another ten thousand taels of silver. Was this not far too generous?

"Enough, Lin Yi."

Seeing Lin Yi's stunned expression, Li You smiled faintly from the side.

"It is only a Fourth-Rank Martial Art. If he tells you to accept it, then accept it."

"Do not worry! Your Dean is much wealthier than an ordinary Fourth-Rank Martial Artist. Ten thousand taels of silver is not a small sum to him, but neither is it much."

"Moreover, as the Dean of the Martial Arts Academy, he receives an enormous discount when purchasing a Fourth-Rank Martial Art. He does not need to pay nearly as much as you imagine. Just accept it without concern."

"This... all right!"

Hearing this, Lin Yi cupped his fists once more in thanks.

"Since that is the case, then this disciple will shamelessly accept it. From now on, this disciple will certainly cultivate even harder. In next year's Tianshan Sect disciple examination, I will definitely enter the Tianshan Sect. In the future, I will become a powerhouse and not disappoint the expectations of the two Deans!"

"Haha! Good child! Good child! I believe in you."

At those words, both Dean Zhao Hai Shan and Li You laughed. Their gazes toward Lin Yi were filled with expectation and affection.

Afterward, Zhao Hai Shan handed the remaining matters of the grand competition over to the other Martial Arts Academy higher-ups, then personally accompanied Li You and Lin Yi to the Library Tower to help him obtain the martial art.

Thus, only a short while later, with the help of the two Deans, a thick manual arrived in Lin Yi's hands.

It was precisely the Fourth-Rank saber art—the Full Moon Star Saber!