The Beginning of a Long Journey

Inside the Academic Affairs Hall of Jinling Martial University.

As Dongfang Yueming's seemingly ordinary yet decisive True Yang Fist landed, the three exchange student spots for the second-year group were finalized: Xiahou Ying, Lin Feng, and Dongfang Yueming.

Before long, the selection results for the third-year group were also released.

Three third-year students, brimming with vitality and exuding confidence, walked over. They were all experts at the second level of the Blood Refining Realm or above, making them absolute elites in a place like Jinling Martial University.

"Alright, all the sophomores and juniors are here."

A team leader dressed in a sharp Zhongshan suit came out from the inner room, glanced at the six people, and clapped his hands.

"Let's all get to know each other. I'm your Instructor Wang's leading this team. For the next six months, you'll be representing Jinling Martial University in exchange and learning activities at Demon Capital Martial University."

Instructor Wang's tone was very serious.

"A place Demon Capital Shanghai is teeming with geniuses and hidden talents. Once you get there, remember to keep a low profile and avoid causing trouble! Focus your attention on learning advanced martial arts techniques and observing battles between powerful individuals. Understand?"

"Understood!" everyone responded in unison.

You have half an hour to go back to your dorms and pack your luggage. Meet at the school gate in half an hour, and we'll take the special high-speed train to Demon Capital!

at the same time.

Deep inside an abandoned underground air-raid shelter in Demon Capital, where the sun never rises.

The flickering candlelight illuminated a dozen or so figures draped in wide black robes. The atmosphere was extremely oppressive, yet each person exuded a sharp aura that had been lurking in the darkness for a long time.

They are the "Resisters" organization that the Judge despises and tries to spread "The Illusion-Breaking Void Pupils" throughout the world!

"Has everyone seen the intelligence regarding Jinling City?"

The silence was broken by a deep, hoarse voice from the man in the head seat, who was seated at the head of the table.

"Overnight, the Xiahou and Han families, two Variants clans, were wiped out, and their high-ranking Variants were slaughtered by a mysterious expert. More importantly..."

The first man in black robes paused, his voice tinged with barely concealed excitement.

"The Jinling Night Watchers's senior investigator ' Judge,' along with all his knowledgeable mid-level investigators, have been wiped out!"

Upon hearing this, a collective gasp of astonishment filled the air-raid shelter.

"Hiss--!"

"The entire army was wiped out?! Even that old fox, Judge, is dead?"

"Could this be the work of our comrades hidden in Jinling? This is an enormous operation! But... our comrades in Jinling don't have this level of power!"

The crowd was buzzing with discussion.

"None of those."

The first man in black robes shook his head, his tone becoming extremely solemn.

"I've confirmed it; this operation was definitely not carried out by anyone within our organization."

The man in black robes swept his gaze over everyone present.

"Since this mysterious expert was able to wipe out Jinling overnight, his actions will certainly not stop at that small place."

"Demon Capital, the heart of Great Xia, is also the largest lair of Variants and Fallen Ones. He will most likely come here!"

The first man in black robes suddenly stood up.

"Use all our undercover agents in Demon Capital to closely monitor the Night Watchers's movements, especially at the entrances of major high-speed rail stations!"

"The Night Watchers must have already sensed something. They might lay Heavenly Net and Earthly Web there, and it's even possible that a 'star' Night Watchers will personally intervene."

"Waaaaah--!"

A long whistle.

The steel dragon heading towards Demon Capital sped along its specially designed tracks, the desolate ruins outside the window turning into blurry afterimages.

Inside the premium carriage of the dedicated high-speed train, six exchange students from Jinling Martial University sat together with their Instructor Wang.

Instructor Wang was patiently explaining to everyone the rules of Demon Capital Martial University and the power dynamics that needed to be considered.

"Once you arrive in Demon Capital, the people you absolutely mustn't mess with are the direct descendants of those powerful families. Not only do they have mountains of cultivation resources, but what's even more terrifying is that they possess martial arts techniques and methods far beyond our comprehension..."

"The weakest students there are at least at the Blood Refining Realm. Third-year students at the Blood Transformation Realm are commonplace, and there are even geniuses at the Qi Gathering Realm."

"When you get there, you might be ridiculed or looked down upon. Remember, don't let these things affect your mindset."

"As for whether you can stay or obtain more resources... that depends on your own abilities."