First Arrival at Magic Martial University

September 1st, Magic City Martial Arts University.

The school gate was already crowded with new students and their parents arriving for registration. With nearly a thousand freshmen and over a thousand parents, it was fortunate that police were on hand to maintain order.

Lu Hao had arrived as well, standing outside the crowd, gazing at the appearance of Magic Martial University.

The first thing that caught his eye was the main gate of Magic Martial University—a massive portal, over a hundred meters wide. Carved into the ten-meter-tall gate tower were six bold, sweeping characters: Magic City Martial Arts University.

The first time one arrived here, they could immediately feel their own insignificance. This was not Lu Hao's first time here.

The first time, Lu Hao had come with his older brother. Back then, his brother had come to register at Magic Martial University, and he had tagged along. That first time, he had only felt a sense of awe.

The second time was with his mother to collect his brother's belongings. He remembered it was a rainy day; his mother had wept uncontrollably, yet she did not blame the school. It was then that Lu Hao made up his mind to get into Magic Martial University.

He wanted to see the place where his brother had sacrificed himself and walk the paths his brother had once walked.

Now, it was Lu Hao's third time here. This time, he was the one enrolling, and he would be living here for a long time to come.

Without further thought, he hoisted his Big Ring Blade in its scabbard and headed forward. Lu Hao didn't bring much luggage, just the Big Ring Blade and a backpack.

Inside the backpack were some medicinal pills his mother had prepared before he left. As for other necessities, he could acquire them once he reached Magic Martial University.

"Why won't you let us in? Is Magic Martial University really that different from other universities?"

"Exactly, I just wanted to see the dorm conditions and the cafeteria, but they won't let anyone in."

Lu Hao listened to the complaints of the parents around him, but he wasn't surprised. After all, this was a martial arts university, not an ordinary college. Naturally, it couldn't be open to parents, and it was also a way to train the freshmen's independence.

Arriving at the side gate, he saw a row of workstations. Behind them were students wearing red vests, making them very conspicuous.

Watching Lu Hao walk over, these students were a bit uncertain about his identity. Most freshmen brought luggage; unlike Lu Hao, who only carried a blade and a backpack, he looked more like a senior returning from a mission.

"Senior, just got back from a mission?" the student in the red vest asked.

"I'm a freshman."

Lu Hao handed over the admission notice from his backpack.

"A freshman? You're very sensible, junior. Coming alone is the right way to do it. Those who bring their parents really think they're coming to Magic Martial University to enjoy a life of luxury. If you want to be a martial artist, you need to have the mindset of a martial artist."

The student opposite him said this while checking Lu Hao's admission notice.

"Eh? You're Lu Hao?"

The student in the red vest asked.

"Yes, what's the matter?"

"Nothing. Senior Qin, the person you were waiting for is here," the student in the red vest shouted toward the back.

A young man with delicate features, slightly long hair, and a cynical smile on his face walked over.

"Junior is Lu Hao? Come, I'm in charge of your registration process."

Lu Hao looked at the young man and smiled. He had a feeling this guy had some ulterior motives, but since he knew his situation in advance, it must have been arranged by the school.

"Alright, then let's go, Senior Qin."

"What 'Senior Qin'? Let me introduce myself first. Magic City Martial Arts University, Weaponry Academy, third-year student Qin Fengqing. My current cultivation is at the mid-stage of the third grade."

Lu Hao hadn't expected the young man before him to be Qin Fengqing. No wonder he had that cynical smile. Qin Fengqing was someone he admired and appreciated the most—a man who had only tempered his bones once, yet through sheer grit, daring, and a lack of fear of death, he had carved out a path for himself.

"Senior Qin, were you waiting specifically for me?"

Lu Hao said as they walked.

"Right. After all, you've shocked quite a few people. You reached the third grade before even enrolling, and you even killed a fourth-grade Evil Cult martial artist. You could say that the vast majority of third and fourth-year students aren't as good as you."

"And what about you, Senior Qin?"

"Me? I'm probably about the same as you."

Qin Fengqing said. After all, if he fought for his life, he could probably take down a fourth-grade martial artist too.

"Is that so? It seems Senior Qin is very powerful."

Lu Hao was a bit surprised. After all, Qin Fengqing had only tempered his bones once and was only at the mid-stage of the third grade, yet he claimed his strength was on par with his own. His strength was indeed not to be underestimated.

"That's nothing. You've only just enrolled; you'll surpass me soon enough."

Qin Fengqing began to show Lu Hao around the school, introducing the various locations in great detail, especially the places meant for cultivation.

Before long, the two wandered into the South District. Qin Fengqing had read the files and knew that Lu Hao's older brother, Lu Tianbai, had died in the Abyss, and that there was a cenotaph for him in the South District.

Arriving there, Lu Hao went in alone to offer incense at his brother's cenotaph and spoke a few words to him. After that, Lu Hao left the South District.

The South District was very quiet; it was where injured veteran martial artists rested, and it also housed the passage from Magic Martial University to the Magic CityRe Abyss.

Seeing that Lu Hao's mood had dampened, Qin Fengqing changed the subject.

"Student Lu, now that you're in the third grade, you know about what's underground, right?"

"I know. My mother told me."

"Then, does Student Lu have any plans to go down there?"

"Yes, of course. I plan to familiarize myself with my blood-qi first, and then I will enter the Abyss."

"So, Junior Brother Lu, would you like to team up? I'm planning to head down to the Earth Cave once I finish my cultivation in a while. We could find one or two more strong fighters to join us then."

Lu Hao didn't expect that this was what Qin Fengqing had in mind. As for whether to agree, he would certainly say yes. After all, Qin Fengqing had practically scoured the area near the Earth Cave clean back when he was only a Rank-3; he knew exactly where the good loot was.

Furthermore, Qin Fengqing's character was quite reliable; he wouldn't go down there just to sabotage Lu Hao, so it was definitely a viable option to head down with him later.

"Junior Brother Lu, let me be clear first: the places I go are definitely not lacking in danger. There might be several Rank-4 and a large number of Rank-3 Earth Cave martial artists present, so you should think it over carefully. There's no rush to give me an answer."

Several Rank-4s and a large number of Rank-3s—in Lu Hao's eyes, that was just a massive wave of Slaughter Points. Qin Fengqing was truly a good person; if Lu Hao had to explore on his own, he didn't know how long it would take to find such a spot.

Qin Fengqing left Lu Hao with his contact information and said he would notify him when it was time to head down.

Before long, Qin Fengqing brought Lu Hao to the reception area where dormitories were assigned. A middle-aged woman saw Lu Hao and immediately processed his paperwork first.

As for the other dissatisfied freshmen, Hmph, at Magic City Martial Arts University, the strong come first.

Arriving at the dormitory belonging to Lu Hao, District 1, Room 1.

Stepping inside, the room was 120 square meters in size.

Bedroom, living room, training room, study, bathroom, and even a kitchen; the living conditions were quite decent.

"Senior Brother Qin, the atmosphere here seems pretty good."

"That's because you're staying in the best one, so of course you think it's good. Magic Martial University also has four-person and six-person rooms; those people certainly don't think the environment is all that great."

After chatting for a few more moments, Qin Fengqing took his leave. After all, the main purpose of his visit had been accomplished. Although Lu Hao hadn't given a definitive answer, based on Qin Fengqing's experience in reading people, this was a done deal. Next, he would just need to call up Wang Jinyang from Southern Martial University, and they would be able to take down that Earth Cave village.