"You're overthinking it. Ning Chuan is much smarter than you!"
"His skill in repairing martial arts is so high that he has a chance to complete the Stars Martial Arts. The board of directors will definitely find an opportunity to give him another teaching assistant position, and a top-level one at that, so that no one else will have designs on him!"
"It's no exaggeration to say that if Ning Chuan didn't want to join the Ancient Martial Arts Research Institute, the board of directors would have to pay him to join!"
"That seems... to be true!"
Many people were talking about it, their tone filled with envy.
Once one's talent reaches a certain level...
That's unreasonable.
The position of teaching assistant at the Ancient Martial Arts Research Institute is so valuable; even if you lose it, you can always find another top-level teaching assistant.
It might not work out.
The school board also asked him to accept it.
Upon hearing this, Wu Hanhai pursed his lips, feeling his mood had soured.
"Just to be on the safe side, let's get a written agreement!"
After signing a gambling contract with Ning Chuan, Wu Hanhai turned and left.
"If there's nothing else, everyone can leave!"
At this moment, a senior school official waved his hand, dispersing the crowd.
No one objected.
We already know the outcome anyway.
They left, discussing the matter animatedly.
The martial arts testing room fell silent again.
Only a few Divine General and researchers have not yet left.
" Ning Chuan, you were brave enough to fight Wu Hanhai to uphold the reputation of the World Walker, that's admirable!"
Qin Ya said softly.
Her delicate, pretty face now appeared serious.
She continued, "I owe you a favor. If you encounter any problems at the academy in the future, you can come to me."
Ning Chuan's heart skipped a beat, and he smiled, "Thank you, Instructor Qin."
Ning Chuan fell into deep thought.
If Qin Ya's words came from the heart...
Perhaps this could become his backing for opening a branch company on the black market.
Seeing Ning Chuan's expression, Qin Ya assumed he was worried about the battle three days later. After thinking for a moment, she said, "In the path of martial arts, failure is normal, and the same applies to World Walker!"
" Wu Hanhai is at least six years older than you. Even if you lose, not many people will gossip. Just prepare for the next match with a calm mind!"
Qin Ya comforted her.
"OK."
Ning Chuan smiled.
He did not state that he was absolutely certain of victory.
This is a matter of great importance.
He wouldn't leak the secret until the plan was complete.
Qin Ya nodded slightly and said nothing more.
A breeze swept by.
Ning Chuan's eyes no longer saw that graceful figure.
Qin Ya left.
Tang Qianjun strode over, patted Ning Chuan's shoulder forcefully, and said heartily, "Don't worry, with your talent, surpassing Wu Guangzhi's son is just a matter of a few months!"
When the time comes, beat him to a pulp, and you'll naturally regain your face!
"No problem."
Ning Chuan nodded with a smile.
School officials such as Qin Ya and Tang Qianjun, who were present at the scene, could not discern anything amiss.
Others would likely have no doubt.
Composing himself, Ning Chuan asked, " Dean Tang, where should we go to pass on the Stars Martial Arts?"
The highest level of martial arts in the Ten Thousand Martial Arts Pavilion is the High Firmament Tier.
Before Xie Lian left, he asked Tang Qianjun to take him to receive the inheritance.
"You must pass on the knowledge quickly. With your comprehension, you might even have a sudden enlightenment in three days!"
Tang Qianjun smiled and said, keeping everyone in suspense, "Let's go find Old Zhou first."
The two left the Ancient Martial Arts Research Institute and found Zhou Yang in the teaching area.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Zhou Yang handed over half a key.
Ancient and dilapidated.
There's nothing unusual about it.
Tang Qianjun flipped his hand and took out an identical half of a key. With a click, the two were connected.
Ning Chuan raised his eyebrows slightly.
He sensed that once the key was intact, a mysterious energy emanated from it.
" Old Zhou, we're leaving now."
Tang Qianjun took his leave, and a purple Force appeared, binding Ning Chuan like a rope.
Then, the two flew out into the air.
Ning Chuan noticed that Tang Qianjun was holding the complete key and constantly turning it around, as if he was sensing something.
"Here."
Tang Qianjun landed with Ning Chuan.
Located on the north side of the campus, this is a lakeside spot where the water ripples and the wild grass turns yellow, already carrying a touch of autumn's desolation.
Tang Qianjun tossed it away casually.
The complete key flew out, but did not fall; it hovered in mid-air.
Buzz!
Ripples spread through the space, radiating outwards from the complete key as its center.
Immediately afterwards.
A passageway ten feet high appeared out of thin air.
Seeing Ning Chuan's surprised expression, Tang Qianjun grinned and explained, "This is the school's Stars Treasury, an independent little world. To prevent it from being discovered by the alien Heavenly King, the entrance will constantly change within the campus. Only with a key can you sense the entrance."
Ning Chuan looked around the passage and said, "Are there many good things inside?"
Tang Qianjun nodded and smiled, "It's not just schools; the Federal Government, the military, and other forces all have secret treasures stored here."
"No wonder the security is so tight."
Ning Chuan clicked his tongue in surprise.
Let's go.
Tang Qianjun and Ning Chuan entered the passage.
Buzz!
The spatial ripples reappeared, and the entrance vanished.
The passage was deep and extended further in.
The two walked briskly.
After traveling over a thousand meters, Ning Chuan saw an arched gate, more than ten meters high, with a bright light emanating from inside, but the scene inside was not visible.
On either side of the archway, an old man sat cross-legged, his eyes closed, motionless, like a stone sculpture.
" Elder Li, Elder Nie."
Tang Qianjun bowed respectfully and said, "This successor must World Walker and pass on the Stars Martial Arts."
" World Walker?"
"The new one?"
The two old men opened their eyes, their gazes fixed on Ning Chuan.
Instantly, Ning Chuan felt a chill seep into his skin.
It felt like I was being seen through.
Ning Chuan did not panic. With a thought, he activated the Ultimate Weapon Art, and thirty-seven Divine Weapon crisscrossed his body, dispelling all the chill.
" Ultimate Weapon Art Mastery Realm, that's interesting!"
The old man on the left was somewhat surprised, and chuckled softly, " The Divine Treasury of Ten Thousand Weapons, which disappeared five thousand years ago, may reappear in this era!"
Tang Qianjun was taken aback, turned his head to look at Ning Chuan, and said, "You've reached Mastery of the Ultimate Weapon Art?!"
"Um."
Ning Chuan admitted it.
"Go in."
The other old man was relatively indifferent, and instructed, " The Stars Martial Arts are on the third level, don't wander off."
"Clear."
Tang Qianjun composed himself and said, " Ning Chuan, let's go."
The two stepped through the portal.
The light inside was almost like air, with no feeling of obstruction.
Behind the door was a vast hall with a low-hanging dome that emitted a brilliant yet gentle light.
A spiral staircase hangs down from the top.
It is divided into five floors.
Each floor is connected by a corridor that seems to stretch on forever.
On both sides of the corridor, there were symmetrical doors, just like the one the two had just passed through, their interiors radiating light.
As Ning Chuan observed, he asked, " Dean Tang, what's the strength of those two old men? Are they Heavenly King?"
The two of them exerted even more pressure on him than Lu Zhan.
"No."
Tang Qianjun shook his head, paused, and said in a deep voice, "However, the two of them working together can hold off the Heavenly King for a while, until the Federation Heavenly King comes to the rescue."