Martial Ascent to Divinity

When Zhou Leng got tired of watching and took a rest, she used the Advanced Demon Brain to project a QR code, saying, "This is my private short video account, not open to public, only a few of my girlfriends can see it. Let's follow each other."

All the demonized phones in the team were interconnected.

"Okay." Zhou Leng followed her short video account, and her videos were only open to mutual followers, so since the videos were stored locally, he could watch them now.

When he clicked on the first video, he saw Liang Baiyin wearing a white short-sleeve shirt and blue shorts school uniform, revealing her fair arms and legs, with airy bangs and light makeup.

She was dancing to a trendy song, with lively music that had a hint of sensuality, clearly in a pure school uniform, yet exuding a subtle allure.

Suddenly, the music changed, petals scattered in the video, her makeup turned seductive, half pure, half sexy, with a tight-fitting white shirt with a bow tie outlining her elegant curves.

With a gentle hip twist, in slow motion, the hem of her plaid skirt flew up, unable to hide her white and tender legs.

She had good martial arts foundation, and a great figure, her dance moves were comparable to those beauty influencers with millions of followers.

Because the videos were not open to the public, there were only a few likes and comments.

When the comments were opened, they were all replies from her girlfriends.

"Love it, love it, taking you home for kisses..."

"My heart has fallen..."

Liang Baiyin's face blushed instantly, and she whispered, "Don't watch it in front of me, I'm embarrassed."

She was just thinking about adding Zhou Leng and forgot that she had posted similar short videos many times.

Zhou Leng turned to look at her, saying, "You can blush too?"

"No, I'm not." Liang Baiyin glared back, unable to hide the shyness at the corner of her eyes, lightly punched Zhou Leng on the shoulder with her small hand.

Zhou Leng closed the short video and looked at the team.

To avoid colliding while running at high speed, everyone was scattered, making it inconvenient to communicate.

Zhou Leng opened a video conference, connecting everyone.

The group started chatting about information on the Ten Realms and Martial Arts.

Liang Baiyin occasionally popped her head from Zhou Leng's shoulder to chat with everyone.

Although Liang Baiyin was less skilled than others, her basic skills and martial arts knowledge were very solid, and she often mentioned things that only the Martial Valve Race of the Human Race knew.

"I heard from a sister, Li Shenkong is a cultivation maniac, spending a lot of time on cultivation every day, unlike the pampered young masters..."

"Let me tell you, don't spread this around. Zhao Tong has a bad reputation, even his sister doesn't like him. When he came to Rucheng, my grandfather wouldn't let our family have anything to do with him."

"Regarding Martial Arts Traces, don't be in a hurry. With your talents, when you advance to Innate, you'll see a lot. By then, I'll ask my dad to see what martial arts traces suit you..."

No one expected Liang Baiyin to be so bold, openly talking about taboo topics.

They occasionally glanced back at Zhou Leng, understanding for whom she was speaking.

With her solid knowledge and the gossip everyone loved to hear, Liang Baiyin quickly integrated into the group's circle.

As they chatted, Molten Hammer asked curiously, "Why are you in Rucheng? Isn't your big clan in Xiong City?"

"You don't know?"

"Know what?"

"Many big clans are in Xiong City, leading to polarization there. The top ones are extremely crazy, but spots are limited. Being in Rucheng, it's actually easier to get into Yunhua. Besides, it's a chance to accompany my grandfather, who's been recovering in Rucheng and not used to Xiong City's climate."

Zhou Leng and Zhang Xinglie nodded, both having heard of people moving from Xiong City for college entrance exams just to enter Yunhua Jinjing.

The group continued forward, entering the Giant Territory, then advancing in Demon City.

On the road, they often encountered beastmen or demons, but they turned and ran upon seeing them.

Finally, they smoothly arrived at the Shuizhou Demon City Base.

Upon reaching the base, Liang Baiyin bid farewell to her uncle directly, leaving him aside, said goodbye to the others, and followed Zhou Leng and Zhang Xinglie onto a bus heading back to Rucheng.

Liang Baiyin was seated next to Zhou Leng, chattering all the way.

At the stop, Liang Baiyin got off first.

The bus started, and Zhou Leng waved out the window.

Liang Baiyin waved back, shouting loudly, "When Elder Song returns, I'll contact you to go together."

Zhou Leng nodded.

Zhang Xinglie came over, asking how Zhou Leng knew Liang Baiyin.

Zhou Leng recounted the events of confronting Elder Song and rescuing them from the demons.

The two chatted a bit more, Zhang Xinglie went home, and Zhou Leng returned to Ruda.

After answering some Martial Faith communications, he headed straight to Deng Zhijue's office.

The late February spring breeze blew through Ruda's campus, where plants thrived.

Ruda started the semester early this year, with students bustling about, bringing the campus back to life.

Deng Zhijue sat behind his desk. When he saw Zhou Leng, he was taken aback.

"You good kid! Did you make it?"

Deng Zhijue abruptly stood, walked to Zhou Leng, rolled up his sleeve, and carefully observed his arm.

"Good kid..."

Deng Zhijue was thrilled and surprised, even though he wasn't Innate, he could sense the volcanic power contained within Zhou Leng's body.

"The Giant Body of Wonders achieved?" Deng Zhijue raised his head and asked.

Zhou Leng nodded.

"Good! Good! Good!" Deng Zhijue nodded repeatedly.

He knew too well what it meant to attain the Giant Body of Wonders in the Body Refining Stage.

"You are our Ruda of Mountain and River Origin! Your potential definitely surpasses his!"

Zhou Leng briefly recounted the events, without hiding the matters concerning the Ice Snow Divine Sect and Frosty Hand.

"Instructor, the Ice Snow Divine Sect doesn't hold much malice towards me, and it clearly wants to recruit me."

"It's a minor matter, just report it in advance and act as a dual agent at most. The nation trusts you. Not to mention the Ice Snow Divine Sect, even if it's the Demon Worship Sect or even the Demon Purgatory, it doesn't matter. Next time they threaten you, just join them." Deng Zhijue said.

Zhou Leng nodded, staring into Deng Zhijue's eyes, and said, "Instructor Deng, I have followed you on several missions to hunt down the Demon Worship Sect. I want to pursue the Demon Cultists further. Therefore, I request Martial Guard permissions from you, so I can investigate some potential Demon Cultists."

Deng Zhijue was stunned for a moment, thought it over carefully, and vaguely guessed a possibility, saying, "You can, but you can only use my subordinate permissions for now. All browsing traces will be recorded."

"I know," Zhou Leng said.

"Good. I will apply to the Hall Master, and it should be completed by tomorrow. Also... once you have permissions, look at various data, not just one kind, more is better," Deng Zhijue said.

"Of course," Zhou Leng said.

"That's good. You should go to the class Martial Arts Dojo and meet your classmates. You will soon advance to the Vitality Stage, and opportunities to meet with them will become less frequent." Deng Zhijue's tone carried a hint of emotion.

Zhou Leng nodded.

Just as he was about to leave, Deng Zhijue added, "By the way, the Demon Worship Sect recently changed its Weapon Envoy. They were involved in the Sea Siren's attack on the city last time. The fifty-year deadline is getting closer, the Two Realms Barrier is getting weaker, and Rucheng will suffer more frequent impacts. With your strength, you will participate in more battles. Also, when you were in the Giant World, the Huang Meng Sect killed a few people in Jinling City, and the Hell Knight Order also killed many in the Eagle Alliance. You must be more cautious in the future."

"The Huang Meng Sect wouldn't touch us, there's no need to be overly concerned," Zhou Leng said.

Deng Zhijue said helplessly, "They won't kill us, but we must avoid getting involved, what if we get caught up? What about other Demon Worship Sect factions?"

"True... By the way, is the matter of the Headless God over?" Zhou Leng asked.

"What, thinking about treasures with your wings now hardened?"

"You surely want it too."

Deng Zhijue shook his head, "I suggest you don't get involved in this struggle. According to the Martial Guard Department's investigation, over a hundred in the Vitality Stage have died because of this, and more than seven in the Innate Stage, even an Innate Guard beside Zhao Tong was slightly injured."

"So tragic?"

"What is tragic about this? When the Six Volumes of the Eastern Monarch appeared, countless people died."

Zhou Leng spoke softly, "Instructor Deng, is the Six Volumes of the Eastern Monarch real or not? I always hear it's fake."

Deng Zhijue was about to say a kid like him shouldn't ask such things, but seeing Zhou Leng's body stronger than his, he was silent for a while, "The authenticity of the Six Volumes of the Eastern Monarch is uncertain, but the Zhao Family sends people to search for it every year."

"Hmm?" Zhou Leng felt something was off.

"You noticed it too? There's something particularly odd about this. So many people believe the Six Volumes of the Eastern Monarch exist, but have just been lost by the Zhao Family. It's like the story of Qin losing its deer to the pursuit of all."

"Now all the Martial Arts cultivation techniques are public, so does one of these volumes have something special?"

"Many suspect that the Six Volumes of the Eastern Monarch contain some unique secrets, like certain limited Martial Arts resources, originally reserved for family members only."

"It's possible. So... what about Elder Saint Zhao, how is he?" Zhou Leng asked.

For years there have been rumors in the city that Saint Zhao had already fallen.

Deng Zhijue shook his head, "Except for the Zhao Family, no one knows about this. Anyway, it's confirmed he's seriously injured because someone discovered clues in Zhao Family's medicinal purchases. But, this doesn't concern us."

"No hope for the Headless God really?" Zhou Leng asked.

"To get the Headless God is simple, join the Martial Guard Department. With your ability, within three years, you can gain rental rights."

"I really don't like being constrained," Zhou Leng said.

"Then focus on cultivation, and once you advance to Innate, find a way to acquire the Headless God. Right now, even if you obtain it, you can't wield its power."

"Alright. By the way, that treasure the Grandmasters are fighting over, any leads on it?"

"I still don't know what the Grandmasters are fighting over, but there's a rumor it's ending soon. Once news comes out, I'll tell you. By the way..."

Deng Zhijue suddenly looked at Zhou Leng.

"Do you remember Chang Luan?"

"Of course, I remember. He was the class monitor and then suddenly transferred schools," Zhou Leng said.

"The day before he transferred, his father invited me for a meal and handed me a stack of pill vouchers. Guess what they wanted me to do?"

Zhou Leng shook his head.

"The father and son hoped I would use the power of the class chief instructor to reduce your Martial Arts resources and rewards and transfer them to him."

Zhou Leng's gaze became stern.

"Do you know why they transferred? Because I reported to the Hall Master that day, and the Hall Master made them leave Ruda."

"I see." Zhou Leng slowly realized past events.

Deng Zhijue said, "Previously, your strength was insufficient, so I didn't tell you. Now, with just a bit more cultivation, you'll reach the later Vitality Stage level, and you need not worry about such small forces. However, moderate caution is still advised."

"I understand."

"Alright, off you go."

"Alright, I'm leaving now, goodbye Instructor Deng."