Chapter 62: Storm in the Classroom

  "To all the new students of Class 77, I am your guidance teacher for the next four years. My surname is Chen, and my full name is Chen Jilian. I hope that in these four years, you will make greater progress in martial arts and bring honor to our Class 77..."

  On the podium, instructor Chen began his lengthy speech for the new semester, first with a passionate and inspiring speech to motivate freshmen, followed by an introduction of some things that need attention.

  From these things, Sun Yan noticed the difference between high school and junior high school, where there is a lot of free time.

  Only three theoretical courses are required - Martial Arts History, Combat Technique Foundation and Kung Fu Foundation. These three theoretical courses only have three class hours per week and can be completed in half a day. The remaining time is all available for training. In Sun Yan's view, these three theoretical courses are just used to mix up the credits.

  Apart from the three compulsory theoretical courses, students can also take elective courses. However, the requirements for taking these courses are very strict and must be approved by the instructor. Each elective course that meets the assessment standards will receive a 5-credit reward.

  At other times, the students are free to do whatever they want. If there is a problem with their practice, they can consult the instructor who will answer it or report difficult questions to the college's martial arts master through the instructor for clarification.

  The students present were deeply moved, and what they worried most about in their martial arts training was getting stuck in a misunderstanding. But wanting to get out of this misunderstanding wasn't an easy thing, however, the Imperial Wind Academy had teachers who could provide free guidance.

  The number of martial arts masters in the Imperial Wind Academy is said to be the highest in the entire South Wind Domain. There was a rumor that even if you add up the number of martial arts masters from the top 2nd to 10th ranked academies in the South Wind Domain, they still might not be able to surpass the Imperial Wind Academy.

  Good teachers are hard to find!

  This is precisely the most attractive place for talented warriors in Emperor Feng Academy. Not to mention, the principal of Emperor Feng Academy is Lin Xinghe, the only half-step martial ancestor in Odin Star Domain.

  About instructor Chen Jili's self-introduction, it made the whole class of 77 students feel solemn and respectful. Teacher Chen is actually a 50-year-old ninth-level martial artist.

  In the current era of interstellar navigation, human average lifespan has been extended to 400 years, and that of high-ranking warriors is even longer.

  Generally speaking, being able to advance to the 9th rank of martial artist before the age of 200 is already considered an elite in society. As for a 50-year-old 9th rank martial artist, they can only be described as a genius. Because based on the average human lifespan of 400 years, 50 years old is still at the beginning of one's prime, with a bright future ahead.

  Sun Yan's Nanying College, among the entire school's teachers, only the head instructor was a 9th-level martial artist. Moreover, Head Instructor Rodney was already 300 years old and had almost reached the pinnacle of martial arts. In contrast, an ordinary department at Emperor Feng College had a 50-year-old 9th-level martial artist as a class advisor.

  Di Feng Academy, its foundation is indeed profound and immeasurable.

  After finishing the lengthy speech of mobilization for new students, Teacher Chen clapped his hands and smiled: "Now, let me introduce a genius student in our class."

  "Musuyama, please come up to the podium."

  At Mr. Chen's gesture, a boy stood up under the astonished gaze of all his classmates and walked to the podium.

  The young man was tall and strong, with sharp facial features, thick eyebrows and big eyes. Standing there, he had a calm and composed air about him, extremely handsome and majestic.

  "Hello everyone, I am Muyama from Class 77, hoping to spend an unforgettable four years with you all."

  Mù Shān's low voice caused many girls in the class to light up their eyes and secretly move their hearts, such a young man easily becomes the focus.

  Teacher Chen smiled and said, "Mushan is a third-level warrior with all A+ grades in the graduation exam. He was originally supposed to enter the elite department, but his middle school class teacher strongly recommended him to join our Imperial Wind Academy's ordinary department. In view of Mushan's choice, the teaching affairs office of the ordinary department specially rewarded Mushan 100 credits."

  "Everyone is welcome, and I hope you will take Mu Shan as a role model in the future."

  A warm applause erupted in the classroom. Although the students present were envious, the achievement of all A+s in the graduation exam was indeed something that left no room for criticism.

  100 credits?

  Sun Yan applauded, but his face was wooden. The 100 academic credits had truly pained his nerves. Teacher Kao, who was out on official business, where are you? If he had an additional 500 academic credits, he could now enter the third-rate library and choose a three-star battle technique.

  The first class of enrollment ended unknowingly in Mr. Chen's mobilization.

  "Finally, I would like to remind all students that while life in a higher education institution is free, the prerequisite is that you must earn enough credits. I do not want to hear at the end of the semester that some students have not even earned 50 credits and are being expelled."

  "In three months' time, it will be the comprehensive assessment of the ordinary department. I hope all of you will make an extra effort and strive for excellence to bring honor to Class 77 and achieve good results."

  "Especially you, Mu Shan, you need to work even harder. The final result of the freshman comprehensive assessment will determine the quota for participating in the freshman **** at the end of the semester."

  After finishing speaking, the bell rang on time, and Teacher Chen smiled and nodded, walking out of the classroom.

  In class, students have already begun to interact with each other, gathering in groups of three or five, enthusiastically connecting with each other.

  Cultivation is indeed fundamental, but friendship among students is also very important. In the future, when we leave school and enter society, the bond between classmates will be an important resource.

  Those who can take the exam at Emperor Feng Academy are not fools, but martial arts geniuses with exceptional talents. It's natural to understand that individual strength is important, but when a group of geniuses gather together, united in spirit and branch, the influence they can exert is even more astonishing.

  However, Sun Yan was not interested in these things. His personality was not introverted, but he didn't fit in either. Especially from the age of 8, he had been isolated in his class, forming a habit of not liking to take the initiative to contact others.

  Moreover, with the beautiful girl Water Curtain Qing by his side, Sun Yan didn't have time to care about others. The two leaned shoulder to shoulder, relying on each other, and Sun Yan occasionally said some interesting things, making Water Curtain Qing smile lightly but ceaselessly. The girl tidied up her textbooks while quietly listening, occasionally interjecting a sentence or two, looking just like a young couple.

  Just as they were getting into the conversation, a low voice suddenly came from beside them: "Sun Yan, classmate, can you change seats?"

  He looked up in surprise, only to see Mu Shan standing beside the table. This talented young man, who was always the center of attention, was slightly lowering his head, looking down at Sun Yan with an air of superiority. When his eyes swept towards Shui Bingqing, there was no hiding the possessive desire in his gaze.

  Mushan's tone of course made Sun Yan furrow his brow, collect his smile and say lightly: "Fellow student Mushan, Instructor Chen just said to take you as an example, can't let us learn from your destruction of relationships?"

  Upon hearing this, the water curtain beside her couldn't help but blush slightly. She and Sun Yan had never reached that step, at most they could only be considered as friends who had a good impression of each other. However, she was also used to Sun Yan's mischievous personality and naturally understood what he meant by his words. Her heart felt a little sweet, her right hand instinctively stroked his arm, with a lovely and charming posture.

  At this scene, a chill flashed through Mu Shan's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Our fundamental purpose for entering the Emperor Feng Academy is to make faster progress in martial arts and take another step forward on the hundred-foot pole. It's not like you, Sun Yan, who just entered school and doesn't learn or practice anything. Your behavior is simply a shame to our class 77."

  With a glance, Mu Shan looked at Shui Lian Qing, his eyes gentle, and slowly said: "Shui Lian Qing, you chose such a person as your boyfriend, I hope you can consider carefully. A martial artist who has lost his ambition, what future is there to speak of?"

  Before the water curtain cleared, a round of applause erupted from the side: "Well said, how can a martial artist lose his enterprising spirit? Mu Shan classmate is indeed the representative of our 77th class, every word and deed is a model."

  The students in the class turned their heads to look, and saw a young man clapping his hands standing up, with a crown-like face, a charming evil smile hanging at the corner of his mouth, it was Qiu Shanlin.

  As he walked closer, Qiu Shanlin looked at Sun Yan with a disdainful expression and said: "Sun classmate, don't think that just because you entered the Emperor Wind Academy, it's all smooth sailing. And don't look down on others just because you have some talent. The Emperor Wind Academy is filled with geniuses, people like you are a dime a dozen."

  Turning his head, Qiu Shanlin looked at Mu Shan again and praised him: "Brother Mu Shan is such a talented martial artist, always remembering to strive for progress, reminding us that the path of martial arts cultivation is like sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you'll retreat."

  "Students like Mu Shan are the true representatives of our Class 77, don't you guys think so?"

  As soon as the words fell, the students present all cheered, among whom many were gloating. Sun Yan had been chatting with Shui Lianqing, a beauty of this level, on his first day of class, and had already offended many people. They were just waiting for an opportunity to strike while he was down, and Qiu Shanlin's move was undoubtedly hitting the nail on the head.

  Then, Qiu Shanlin smiled and said: "Shui Lian Qing, a classmate like Mu Shan is your ideal choice. You must consider carefully!"

  Upon hearing this, Mu Shan revealed a hint of a smile and slightly nodded his head. With an air of arrogance like a peacock, he said: "Sun Yan, I hope you correct your attitude. I want to switch places with you, just to give some guidance on Shui's martial arts progress. Helping each other out is what classmates should do."

  Watching Qiu Shanlin and Mu Shanyin sing in harmony, Sun Yan couldn't help but stare blankly, he asked himself if his tongue was as sharp as a lotus flower, and his face was as thick as a city wall. However, compared to these two in front of him, he deeply felt that he still had a lot of room for improvement.

  Without waiting for Sun to speak, Shui Lian Qing stretched out her hand and tightly grasped his arm, lifted her head and calmly said: "Thank you for your kind intentions, Wood Mountain classmate, but if I have any questions about my cultivation, I will naturally go consult with Teacher Chen Jilian, no need for you to trouble yourself."

  One sentence made Mu Shan and Qiu Shanlin's faces turn dark at the same time.

  Turning around, Mu Shan looked at Sun Yan with an indifferent expression and said coldly: "Three months later is the new student comprehensive assessment. I hope to have a good exchange with fellow student Sun Yan then. At that time, there won't be a beautiful girl like Shui Bingqing to speak for you."

  After finishing speaking, Mu Shan let out a cold snort and returned to his seat with Qiu Shanlin.

  Qiu Shanlin leaned in close to Mu Shan and said in a low voice, "Brother Mu Shan, there's still plenty of time ahead."

  Mushan nodded slightly, his eyes flicking towards Sun Yan, a hint of coldness flashing across them.

  On his seat, Sun Yan's eyes were fixed straight ahead, his face expressionless, as if he had been scared silly. His classmates looked at him with disdain, and their evaluation of him dropped a few more points.

  Actually, Sun Yan was currently trapped in a happy trouble, Shui Lian Qing held his arm, her slender body tightly attached to him, he felt the girl's plump chest, constantly squeezing his elbow, that touch was really deadly.

  Feeling something unusual from Sun Yan, Shui Lian Qing couldn't help but react, hastily letting go of his hand, her cheeks flushing bright red as she whispered: "Don't think nonsense."

  "Huh?" Sun Yan blinked his extremely innocent-looking eyes and said: "What nonsense am I thinking? Chuan Qing, you say something."

  The girl glared at Sun Yan fiercely, puffed out her cheeks, turned her head and ignored him again.

  At this time, the bell for class rang out, and the first lesson was a martial arts history class.