NOVEL NEXT Chapter 235: Appearance, Strangeness, Beauty and Snake (3k)
Meng Chuan couldn't help but nod silently. The Grandmaster Class certainly deserves United University's reputation, with top-notch infrastructure.
The two chatted as they walked, as it was early morning.
In Meng Chuan's perception, among the dozens of people passing by, five or six emitted a strong aura.
Usually, martial artists, who are rare in the outside world, are everywhere at United University.
It's not just that martial artists are everywhere, but martial arts masters are as numerous as dogs.
As Northern United University is one of the top martial arts universities of Great Chu, it should have such strength.
Meng Chuan noticed the strong sense of tension in Xu Qingfeng beside him.
He heard Xu Qingfeng say:
"Meng, I'm kind of scared now. Can Meng Jiaolong be worse than me? Do you think her mother will protect her?"
"...You ask me, how would I know? But I see there are two more with eight gates in the class. Maybe you can compete for the fourth last place."
Xu Qingfeng said disdainfully:
"Their Qi blood is almost at nine. You think everyone is as abnormal as you? What can I and Meng Jiaolong use to compete?"
"..."
Meng Chuan was speechless.
Although he was being complimented, he still felt a bit strange inside.
...
Pulling out the red and gold permission card from his pocket, the two swiped the card to enter the facility.
As soon as they stepped into the venue, a female student clearly noticed them.
The grand red-painted doors of the True Dragon Pavilion, two persons wide, were firmly blocked by a silhouette.
"The Grandmaster Class has brought in a tank..."
She had watched this person's competition and knew he was the Northern Champion, Meng Chuan.
Previously, she even fantasized about being able to compete in the bottom ranking as a senior.
Seeing this situation, she dismissed that thought.
"Even Sister Ma isn't a match for him. I probably can't do it either."
The Sister Ma she mentioned was Ma Ziyan, who had experienced Meng Chuan's "steel lance" at Yong'an Martial Arts Competition Center.
...
Since the two arrived early, Grandmaster Chen and Assistant Shi hadn't come yet, so Meng Chuan stood aside waiting.
Taking the opportunity, he observed those inside the facility.
A man was practicing body techniques, running and jumping on walls. His two arms were so muscular they were almost as thick as a normal person's thigh. From his perception, his Qi blood was even slightly stronger than Meng Chuan's.
"This person is a master of the Ape Form..."
Northern United University is a top-tier martial arts university where the Elephant Form and Xingyi schools go hand in hand.
Regardless of which school, there are top-level martial arts grandmasters who sit in place.
But due to the rise of the Elephant Form sect in recent years and the Xingyi Sect focusing more on intangible comprehension with their realm improvements,
the proportion of young martial artists practicing the Elephant Form martial arts has been increasing in recent years.
Returning to his senses, Meng Chuan saw a man wearing a "United University Scarlet Dragon Suit" approaching.
He was broad-shouldered and narrow-waisted with robust muscles, his palms thick with calluses stacked like the claws of a mountain tiger.
After standing in the center of the crowd, he crossed his arms and closed his eyes to rest.
From perception, Meng Chuan could sense this person's surging Qi blood, like mighty rivers, indicating he was not an ordinary person.
Meng Chuan silently compared the gap between himself and this person.
"This must be the Chu Yanhu Chen Jingyi mentioned. Indeed, he's at the Qi blood limit, got some skills, but that's about it."
Even if his Qi blood hadn't improved drastically that morning, Meng Chuan believed defeating him wouldn't be much of an issue.
Not everyone is Zheng Chengcheng.
If Zheng Chengcheng had this amount of Qi blood during the Northern finals, Meng Chuan might have been defeated instantly.
Meanwhile, as Meng Chuan sensed Chu Yanhu, Chu Yanhu was also secretly gauging him.
"Just big, nothing special; is this the so-called Northern Champion?"
As his mind was turning, suddenly something caught his eye, and his eyes widened immensely.
He saw a jet-black snake head wriggling from Meng Chuan's waist.
The snake head was large, as wide as an average person's hands spread open, with two large growing bulges on its forehead, making it look quite terrifying.
Meng Chuan noticed all eyes in the room on him and knew the reason.
Without even looking, he pushed it back into his body with a palm slap.
As the Dragon Lock Body technique improved, the Dragon Demon's size also grew larger.
When inside his body, it remained small, but it would expand several dozen times its size upon emerging.
"Cultivation technique issues, continue practicing, why are you all staring at me..."
It was all the Dragon Demon's fault, making Meng Chuan a bit embarrassed.
A few others were gaining insight, thinking if this wasn't United University, he would really appear like a demon path martial artist...
A moment later, with Chen Jingyi finally entering the venue and greeting him, all except Meng Jiaolong had arrived.
Meng Chuan glanced at the time; there were still ten minutes until the agreed meeting time of nine o'clock.
At this moment, the atmosphere inside the venue was heavy; some were regulating their breathing with crossed arms, others were stretching their bodies.
They spoke little to each other, quite different from the initial atmosphere.
Noticing Meng Chuan's unease, Chen Jingyi stepped forward to explain:
"It wasn't like this initially, but because of the study points gradient distribution issue, everyone's relationship got strained."
Under the blazing summer sun, Chen Jingyi wore ultra-short denim shorts paired with lace-edged flesh-colored mid-calf socks.
Meng Chuan, not Dragon Demon, likes the outfit.
Hearing what the other party said, Meng Chuan nodded in understanding.
But these have nothing to do with him; he came to United University to compete for resources to support his Martial Arts practice.
Let them be rigid; he's not here to make friends.
Just as Meng Chuan was whispering with Chen Jingyi, he looked up and noticed a sharp gaze directed at him.
Looking up, Meng Jiaolong was walking straight towards him.
Behind him followed a short-haired woman and a young female Martial Artist with a bright smile.
Meng Chuan knew Grandmaster Chen and Assistant Instructor were here.
Chen Qiushui saw her daughter's indecorous behavior and coughed lightly to signal her disapproval.
She also knew her daughter's feelings but had no control over Meng Chuan.
With the strength and status of a Martial Arts Grandmaster, a forced engagement wouldn't sweeten.
Moreover, considering the principals favor him, this student isn't someone she can easily handle.
With a headache, Chen Qiushui decided not to overthink and let things happen naturally.
She glanced at the assistant instructor beside her; Shi Ying understood and stepped forward with a smile and said:
"Three new students in the Grandmaster Class, please introduce yourselves first."
Meng Jiaolong spoke first, and the other six immediately realized the Crown Prince of the Grandmaster Class had arrived...
Next was Xu Qingfeng, who, seeing his careless demeanor, had everyone label him as [Nearly Eliminated] in their minds.
Finally, it was Meng Chuan's turn. As soon as he began to speak, a snakehead emerged from his waist...
"Imaginary Creature?"
Chen Qiushui immediately saw through it.
She was curious privately; typically, Imaginary Creatures exist within due to special cultivation techniques, and she wondered how this kid managed to bring it out...
"Uh-huh."
Meng Chuan responded awkwardly, quickly pressing it back inside.
Including the instructor and Grandmaster Chen, there were five beauties and one beautiful woman in the class.
He and Dragon Demon felt the same way, sensing the restlessness of the creature...
After Jie Meng Chuan finished his introduction, except for Chu Yanhu, everyone applauded.
Even counting the Fengtian headquarters, the entire United University, has only produced such a [Northern Champion].
And judging by his aura, it's very likely he might become a future national champion too.
Given the honor he brings to United University, even if someday [Talent Falls], he wouldn't be eliminated so recklessly.
Ma Ziyan felt this most strongly; seeing Meng Chuan's progress going from almost equal to her to a vast gap now.
In just a few months, his rate of progress was astonishingly inhuman.
She understood internally; her current self might be unable to even touch his spear before getting roughed up.
The only ones stronger than her in the class were Chu Yanhu and Chen Jingyi.
At Taihang, it was clear that Chen Jingyi was definitely not a match for him; only Chu Yanhu remained.
"It all depends on Old Chu. If even he can't be defeated, it's really embarrassing..."
If the highest study points allocation were taken from the newcomers, others would mock the Grandmaster Class for having no worthy competitors.
She still had faith in Chu Yanhu; he represented the extreme limit of the Martial Artist stage, just a step away from being a Martial Arts Family.
For Meng Chuan to win against him, he must... surpass the limit.
...
After the three introduced themselves, Chen Qiushui glanced at Meng Chuan, then spoke:
"Although I am the person in charge of the Grandmaster Class, I am not your nanny. If there is anything, find Shi Ying; if Shi Ying cannot handle it, it will naturally be reported to me.
But I will take two days each week, including weekends, to give you two hours of Martial Arts Theory Class each time. Shi Ying will notify you in the group a day in advance; pay attention to group messages."
She focused a look at Meng Chuan and Xu Qingfeng; the words were directed at them, repeated every year for newcomers.
"Of course, if there is an urgent matter or you are busy training Martial Arts, you don't need to come, no need to ask for leave from me or Shi Ying."
"Understood."
The two nodded.
If Meng Chuan had nothing else, he would definitely attend Martial Arts Theory Class.
One of his goals was to learn Martial Arts Theory at Martial Arts University.
As a Grandmaster teaching at a university, her Martial Arts Theory reserve must be much broader than his master's.
Following, Chen Qiushui cleared her throat.
She surveyed everyone, then solemnly said:
"Due to the increasingly severe situation of Demon Nests domestically and even internationally, the priority in the allocation of Martial Arts resources has fully shifted to suppressing Celestial Demons. According to the decision of the school committee, the welfare system of the Grandmaster Class will be adjusted from this month.
Following instructions from Principal Sui at Fengtian headquarters, the Grandmaster Class at Yong'an Branch Campus will abolish the balanced study points system, switching to a tiered allocation system starting today.
Each semester's allocation will be based on the tier: first place gets 150 points per month, second place 100 points, third... lastly get 20 points. If anyone has objections to the allocation result or considers it unfair, they can appeal to the school committee.
I myself will not favor Meng Jiaolong at all; students need not worry."
If short on study points, she would transfer to her daughter; she despises engaging in small maneuvers.
She and her husband have this daughter, considered an "old-age offspring" in the eyes of ordinary people. She was born when Meng Jiaolong's big brother was thirty years old.
The stronger the Martial Arts, the harder it is to combine and produce life crystal, so the daughter is treasured.
Upon hearing Chen Qiushui's words, Meng Chuan and the three hadn't experienced it, thus had little feeling.
But the old students didn't feel that way; they felt change was impending.
Originally, each member of the Grandmaster Class had 50 free study points allocated per month.
Counting a year, its purchasing power was worth over seven million yuan.