Martial Ascent to Divinity

Zhou Leng closed the Demonized Watch, his brow furrowed slightly. The cooperation of the demigods from the three clans might uncover something. It all depended on whether the Tiger Talisman could withstand the power of the three clans.

To be safe, he sent the information about the Celestial Calamity God to Wang Boxiong.

"Destroy the sun..."

Zhou Leng might not have believed it before, but after receiving the Ancient River Sect's inheritance, he fully believed in such power.

Reaching the gates of Ruda, Zhou Leng slowed down.

Since leaving Hundred Peaks Valley, he hadn't returned to Ruda. Two months had flown by, and today he had to go back and see his classmates.

Zhou Leng first went to the cafeteria to have breakfast.

The cafeteria staff seemed a bit disappointed since Zhou Leng was now wealthy.

Before the main meal, he consumed an Advanced Marching Pill, a bottle of Super High-Energy Beverage, a bottle of Innate Nutritional Potion, and three portions of premium magical beast meat.

Afterward, he only ate ten rounds of dishes.

They really wanted to see Zhou Leng eat 50 rounds or even more food.

As his strength increased, ordinary food was barely satisfying, only high-energy food sufficed.

After eating, Zhou Leng walked into the class's Martial Arts Dojo.

The classmates excitedly gathered around, asking questions, chatting together.

As they chatted, the topic turned to Tong Tianxia killing Zhao Tong.

Since Zhou Leng and Feng Wenhao encountered Tong Tianxia in Shuizhou Demon City, Feng Wenhao had been particularly focused on this matter.

Soon, Feng Wenhao animatedly discussed the actions of the Huang Meng Sect that day with his classmates.

There was all sorts of gossip about Tong Tianxia, Duan Feiyu, and Zhao Tong.

Even if some of the content was officially covered up, it had already spread crazily in private.

"...I heard that the main targets of the Huang Meng Sect this time were the Rao Family and the Zhao Family, and they were conveniently going to take care of some people..."

"The Rao Family has been really unlucky recently. The Patriarch's eldest and second sons died during the trial. In the Martial Mansion and other departments, the people were slaughtered..."

"The people Zhao Tong brought were also all dealt with."

"It's said that Duan Feiyu's appearance scared many grandmasters, especially the patrols and Martial Guards. When Duan Feiyu defected from the Martial Guards, he directly killed his superior. That event was extremely sensational..."

"At that time everyone thought Duan Feiyu had fallen into demonization, but later it turned out his superior was targeting him. He retaliated after he couldn't endure it, and then joined the Huang Meng Sect..."

"Now many suspect his superior might have been demonized."

"So many were killed this time, as ferocious as demons. That night, I was so scared I couldn't sleep."

"They've got to be taught fear, otherwise..."

Wei Hong saw the topic was getting too deep, afraid something might happen, hurriedly said, "Stop, stop, let's talk about something else, something happy."

"Wasn't what we just talked about quite enjoyable?"

"Don't talk about the Huang Meng Sect anymore, talking too much is risky. We are Martial Arts School Students, future Martial Guards, our target is the Demon Worship Sect."

"Demon Worship Sect is Demon Worship Sect, Huang Meng Sect is Huang Meng Sect. If I meet the Huang Meng Sect, I won't fight."

"Be careful, you might get penalized!"

"I'd rather be penalized than fight the Huang Meng Sect."

Wei Hong could only change the topic with a helpless smile, "Zhou Leng, shall we test your strength?"

"No, no, no..." The classmates collectively stopped him.

Last time, when Zhou Leng blew up the Demonized Weightlifting Device, everyone was left with lingering fear.

"Can you go up to 60 tons?"

Zhou Leng replied, "Calculating based on innate level."

"So that's 80 tons at least? Awesome."

Feng Wenhao said, "Let's test it, anyway, there's no need to pay for damages."

The classmates who had just wanted to stop him now nodded in agreement.

Weightlifting at the innate level was something they hardly ever witnessed in person.

"Next time."

Everyone sighed, continuing to chat about other things.

Upon learning Zhou Leng was going to West Sea Martial Arts Academy, Wei Hong said, "We'll go too, to cheer you on."

"No need, I plan to go and return quickly, I'm a bit busy lately."

Soon, news that Zhou Leng was heading to West Sea Martial Arts Academy to walk the Innate Battle Path spread through the school.

Before long, Xu Qingjin sent a voice call.

"Why didn't you tell me you're challenging West Sea Martial Arts Academy?"

"I didn't want you to worry. Plus, without Mountain and River Origin, it's a quick battle. Honestly, I don't care about West Sea Martial Arts Academy anymore, but I said before I was going to walk the Innate Battle Path, so I'll just resolve it easily."

"I'll go with you."

"I'm going to fight, having more people will only be inconvenient."

"Then... when you go, I'll see you off, just to the gate of Ruda."

"Alright."

While Zhou Leng and Xu Qingjin were chatting, in the largest Martial Arts Dojo of West Sea Martial Arts Academy, a team of people arrived.

The top 100 students of West Sea Martial Arts Academy stood around the edge of the dojo, and not far away, some school leaders, teachers, and military instructors were watching.

Despite this being such a major event, only some deans and vice-deans showed up. No high-level school leaders were present.

The people of West Sea Martial Arts Academy watched the people from Pulin Martial Arts Academy approaching.

Leading them was a man with silver-white hair, not particularly burly, walking with a light gait.

Some teachers and experts took one look and secretly felt things were amiss.

This Miller had definitely exceeded a Martial Arts Index of 12, reaching the innate level.

Even newly promoted innate experts might not be able to beat this Miller.

A genius of this caliber was rare at Yunhua Jinjing and was top-notch among the first-rate.

Miller maintained a calm demeanor, neither arrogant nor dismissive.

"It seems you received my challenge letter. Today, I'm going to defeat every martial arts academy in Rucheng. Once I'm done with you, I'll head to Rucheng Martial Arts Academy, then to East China Martial Arts Academy. Be quick, I'm on a tight schedule."

He spoke as if he were discussing a trivial matter.

The martial arts students of the West Sea Martial Arts Academy were furious.

"Fight, then fight!"

The ten strongest from the West Sea Martial Arts Academy stepped out and took turns to challenge Miller.

Each of the ten from the West Sea Martial Arts Academy was valiant, even fighting with the determination to die.

But, whether it was five moves or ten, each failed one after another.

Even the school's second-best, only inferior to Mountain and River Origin, could only last twenty moves.

Ten battles in a row, not one could injure Miller.

Ten battles in a row, each heavily injured, each coughing blood, eight fell unconscious.

The whole of West Sea Martial Arts Academy was stunned, they had expected they might lose, but not with such a crushing defeat.

Even if Mountain and River Origin stepped in, it wouldn't be much different.

At this moment, the students of West Sea Martial Arts Academy set aside their pride of being in the Top Ten Martial Arts.

After all, the Eagle Alliance was an old powerhouse, it still had top geniuses.

"West Sea Martial Arts Academy, just so-so." Miller finished speaking, turned, and left.

The Eagle Alliance students behind him smiled smugly and walked away proudly.

Some teachers and leaders sighed but did not feel defeated.

"Pulin Martial Arts Academy ranks third in the world, our West Sea Martial Arts Academy indeed can't compare."

"This Miller, even if placed in Yunhua Jinjing, would be top-notch, except for Li Shenkong, no one else might be able to take him down."

"What do you say about Mountain and River Origin?"

"Before entering the youth battle, Mountain and River Origin wasn't his opponent; now he should be slightly stronger than him."

"So, this Miller might also enter the top ten in Dragon Country's Vitality Stage?"

"Very likely."

"No matter, shame can be turned into motivation. Now gather the top hundred from each year; juniors and seniors should come to learn about this matter. Otherwise, they always rely on Mountain and River Origin, disregarding the world's experts."

"The school leadership is in a meeting, let's decide this among the deans."

"I agree; the fifty-year period will soon be up, we need to train them well."

"Right, I heard Zhou Leng from Ruda has entered the Ancient River Trial and youth battle, his strength is extraordinary, likely only second to Mountain and River Origin."

"No way, Zhou Leng's ranking hasn't moved; his Martial Arts Index has always been 11."

"Although things have been hidden recently, everyone knows about the Ancient River Research Bureau's matter. Zhou Leng also came from the Ancient River Trial, he must not be ordinary."

"No matter how extraordinary, he can't surpass Miller, right?"

"Of course, he certainly can't compete with Miller."

"Let's gather the martial arts students."

"Some students filmed a video just now. Should we suppress it?"

"Forget it, don't make a fuss; after all..."

"That's right, such things can't be hidden."

"I've lived for 70 years and worked at West Sea Martial Arts Academy for 40 years. Before today, I've only seen one instance of one defeating ten, now it's the second time."

"I hope after this, the children of West Sea Martial Arts Academy can strive fiercely, never suffering the same humiliation again."

Ruda.

Zhou Leng chatted with his classmates for more than an hour, when he felt it was about time, he decided to leave.

"You're heading to West Sea Martial Arts Academy?"

"Yes."

"We'll see you off then."

"Yeah, it's a pity not to see you defeat West Sea Martial Arts Academy."

"Come on, whether you agree or not, we're seeing you off." Feng Wenhao didn't hold back with Zhou Leng.

Everyone followed Zhou Leng out of the Martial Arts Hall, Xu Qingjin was outside.

Zhou Leng and Xu Qingjin walked side by side, chatting quietly.

Classmates followed behind, discussing actively.

"How many do you think Zhou Leng can defeat?"

"With this Innate Battle Path, at most ten skillful ones. If he fights too many, and loses, West Sea Martial Arts Academy can't afford this disgrace."

"It's a pity Mountain and River Origin isn't here, otherwise I'd skip class to watch."

"Of course, if Zhou Leng were to fight Mountain and River Origin, even instructors would skip class to watch."

"Zhou Leng has a good temper, only harsh against demons, likely a quick fight, won't cause much trouble."

"Indeed, both sides should know their limits, enough is enough."

Classmates marched grandly towards Ruda's main gate.

Some passing students and teachers occasionally glanced at them.

On the road, Xu Qingjin booked Zhou Leng a ride-share vehicle.

When they were less than thirty meters from Ruda's main gate, the ride-share driver called.

Xu Qingjin answered and told Zhou Leng, "The driver said he'll arrive in three minutes, we'll be just in time when we walk out."

Zhou Leng was about to speak when suddenly, a remarkable group walked through Ruda's main gate, heading straight towards them.

These people all had Western appearances, pale skin, plow golden hair, the leader with gleaming silver hair, exuding impressive presence.

Some classmates behind saw Miller, their hearts jolted, as if seeing a human-shaped fierce beast.

Zhou Leng had been through Hundred Peaks Valley and had seen Miller on the youth ranking.

He remembered Miller was in the top hundred for a time before being surpassed by the disciples of the Ancient River Sect.

Li Yuanhe and they had said before that Miller was strong, easily defeating numerous disciples from the Ancient River Sect.

Capable of fighting the Innate.

Only, the two had never met, Miller hadn't even participated in the Highest Mountain Battle.

A student behind Miller pointed at Zhou Leng and said, "Miller, that's Zhou Leng, the top student of Ruda. He should have heard about West Sea Martial Arts Academy's news and came to the entrance to challenge you."