Chapter 1234
[Immortal Realm Chapter] Star Martial System, A Fateful Start
The moment he received the cultivation manual, he couldn't wait to begin studying it.
I discovered that the cultivation path in the Microcosm is different from that in the Immortal Path Universe to some extent, but similar in some aspects, especially the Star Warrior system, which shares common ground with the traditional Star Cultivation system.
In the early stages, it's all normal body tempering cultivation. In the later stages, you need to condense a natal star. The difference is that a star cultivator's natal star is similar to a natal magic weapon, while a star warrior's natal star is similar to a power core.
They have always followed the path of martial arts. After going through the stages of Star Warrior, Star Warrior, Star Martial Master, Star Martial King, and finally reaching the Star Martial Venerable, they have gained the ability to shatter the void with their martial arts!
It's difficult to compare which realm is superior to the major realms of cultivators, but in the microcosm of the universe, the Star Martial System is clearly uniquely advantageous.
Martial artists rely heavily on themselves for cultivation, while immortals rely heavily on their environment. It is better to rely on oneself than on others, which makes it very rare for high-end combat power, even though there are many martial artists in this world.
Through sensory comparison, it was discovered that the headmaster of the Feng Martial Arts Academy was only at the level of a Star Martial Master, equivalent to a Golden Core cultivator in the Immortal Dao system.
He only had one Star Warrior under his command, Xiao Zhong; the rest were all Star Warriors.
A Golden Core cultivator, only one Foundation Establishment disciple, and the rest are all Qi Refining stage noobs. Keep in mind, this is Copenhagen, the third largest city in the Steel Furnace World! A city with a population of over ten million, with unparalleled resources and education, and the Department of Homeland Security has three special recruitment slots to take care of it, and this is how it turned out!
"Of course, that's not necessarily true. It's possible that the Feng Martial Arts Academy has indeed declined. In the Steel Furnace World, there are still Star Martial Emperors, who are theoretically comparable to the Void Realm."
After studying it, he realized that it was not the same path as his current star cultivation. Simply imitating it probably wouldn't work, and he would definitely be exposed if he encountered an expert.
If you want to make a name for yourself here, you'll have to follow the path of a martial artist.
However, with the foundation of the Nascent Soul stage body tempering technique "Star Aperture Locking Meridians", it is not difficult for him to quickly master the Star Warrior system!
First, find a way to infiltrate the local circle of the Microcosm, then make contact with the cultivators of this world, and finally find a way to leave this place and ascend to the Immortal Realm. That is the next goal!
After formulating a general plan, he threw the cultivation manual onto the bed, turned around and saw Zeyu looking worried, as if he was concerned about his future.
"I need to go out and get some money to pay my tuition first."
"Do you have enough money? Do you need me to lend you some?"
The other party made a casual, polite remark, but Lin Shan unexpectedly stopped in his tracks.
"That's good, I really am a little short."
Zeyu was taken aback, seemingly not expecting this guy to be so straightforward. He was momentarily tripped up by his own slip of the tongue and could only nod with a wry smile.
"Okay, how much is owed? I won't charge you interest. Just pay me back whenever you have the money."
"Tuition fee is 5,000 star coins, textbook fee is 680 star coins, accommodation fee is 800 star coins, and there is still a shortfall of 6,480 star coins."
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The other party was truly stunned, almost unable to process what was happening.
6480 Star Coins, so you don't have a single penny!
Lin Shan looked at his buddy with an innocent expression, spread his hands to indicate that he was penniless and could only ask him to cover the cost for him. He said he would pay back the money when he had it.
Zeyu was quite considerate; he waved his hand to indicate that he understood and would pay for him later, since he had saved some money during his years working at Mei Ningxing.
"What about your meal card? Will you top it up with 500 yuan too?"
"No need for that."
As a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, he had long since abstained from grains, so eating was not a necessity for him. However, he still needed to blend into the environment and not give himself away too much.
"Use your meal card then. I don't eat much, so I'll just eat whatever's convenient."
Seeing the guy's distressed look, Lin Shan had already guessed his current troubles, but he still deliberately asked what was wrong.
Zeyu frankly told everyone that he wanted to compete for one of the three spots and get a government job on Steel Furnace Star, but he was worried that he would have trouble catching up with others in a short time because he had neglected his martial arts training for two and a half years.
"Don't be discouraged. I started from scratch too. Let's encourage each other and practice together. In three months, we'll definitely impress everyone!"
With encouragement from those around him, the kid suddenly stood up, as if he had made up his mind, and clenched his fist fiercely.
"Alright! The rest of the time will be spent training hard. We must reach the ninth level of Star Warrior!"
three days later.
Inside the training room, Zeyu stared wide-eyed at Lin Shan, who was raising his hands and performing the Thunder Palm technique with great skill!
Snap, snap, snap, snap,
Its sound was like thunder and a jar, and it had a certain order to it!
After completing one round, he immediately began to stretch his arms and practice another set of Tongbei Quan (a style of Chinese martial arts). His entire spine joints cracked and popped like popping beans.
The dozen or so students watching nearby stared wide-eyed!
"This guy has only been practicing martial arts for less than three days, and he's already become a Star Warrior. Is that even possible?"
In the twilight universe, where technology reigns supreme, people's common phrase is "Is this scientific?"
This is clearly not scientific!
It's important to know that while Star Warriors are the most basic level of martial artists, there's a huge reserve of 'Star Warrior Apprentices' below them. Many people train hard for over ten years but still can't become a martial artist from an apprentice!
You became a martial artist in just three days? That's simply inhuman.
Therefore, everyone reached the same conclusion.
This is a martial arts prodigy, one in a million!
That's right, it's unscientific as it may be, but who can blame them when they're a genius?
Geniuses cannot be judged by conventional standards.
While I've never seen anyone become a martial artist in three days in real life, it doesn't mean they don't exist. They often appear on television. The world is full of wonders, and there are always some people who are extraordinary.
Xiao Zhong walked in from outside, and when he saw this scene, his eyes showed a strange look. He handed a stack of documents to Lin Shan.
"This is a green card from the Steel Furnace World's Ether Federation. Because you became a Star Warrior during your time in Benhatton, you were granted citizenship. This is your ID card and social security card. Please keep them safe."
Thank you!
Lin Shan accepted these things. It was indeed good to have the backing of the martial arts school. The problems of smuggling and illegal immigration were easily solved. Of course, the most important thing was that he advanced to the Star Warrior level in three days, which made the Laifeng Martial Arts School see his potential, so they were willing to do him a favor.
"In addition, the Federation will give a bonus of three thousand star coins for becoming a Star Warrior for the first time, and the city of Benhatton will also provide support of three thousand star coins. The last thousand star coins will be provided by the Star Warrior Association, for a total of seven thousand star coins in subsidies. You will open an account later and the money will be automatically deposited into it."
"No need, just transfer it to Zeyu's card. Consider the extra few hundred as my food expenses for this month."
"That's okay too."
Xiao Zhong turned his head and glanced at Ze Yu, and found that his senior brother's eyes were bloodshot and he showed signs of being neurotic. He was obviously provoked and felt as if the sky had fallen!
As a first-level Star Warrior, he originally had the advantage of striking first, and these past few days he has been very diligent in giving Lin Shan his introductory training, showing his great kindness.
But who knew that the other party would suddenly transform and completely erase the two-and-a-half-year gap? Who could stand that?
"Come on, let's train together!" Lin Shan came over and patted the kid on the shoulder. Actually, becoming a Star Warrior was too easy for him, and it wouldn't take three days at all. He just wanted to avoid making too much of a spectacle of himself, so he deliberately delayed it. Who knew that he would still hurt the feelings of the people around him.
There's no way around it; I'm afraid my brother will suffer, and I'm also afraid he'll drive a Land Rover. You can be worse off than me, but you absolutely can't be better off than me. That's the mentality of most people!
Zeyu was filled with mixed feelings, remaining silent and bitter, much like a wronged wife.
Xiao Zhong smiled and comforted him. He didn't feel any pressure. After all, Star Warriors and Star Warriors are two completely different levels. As fellow disciples, they should naturally help each other.
"Brother Lin, feel free to ask me anything you don't understand. Your master has taken note of your situation and has said he can revise your agreement. Right now, you're just a contract student, but if you're willing to join Laifeng Martial Arts Academy, you'll become a formal disciple and be qualified to receive hands-on instruction from a Star Martial Master!"
The reason the old man who owned the museum didn't show up was because he had no legitimate reason to do so.
Lin Shan is currently just a student who pays to attend classes, not his personal disciple, so it's neither reasonable nor ethical for him to personally tutor him.
However, if Lin Shan is willing to become an apprentice and sign a lifetime agreement to join the martial arts school, then he can learn everything he knows, since the secrets of martial arts are not passed on to outsiders.
Sending his disciple to deliver a message is a test of his intentions.
Lin Shan smiled and declined for the time being, saying that only three days had passed and there was plenty of time to discuss it later.
Xiao Zhong knew he had to leave room for maneuver and give people time to consider, so he didn't say anything definitive and only talked about the benefits for formal disciples.
For example, higher-level cultivation techniques, martial arts skills, equipment, potions, and so on.
These are indeed essential items in the early stages, which can quickly solidify the foundation and enhance combat power. They are an irresistible temptation for everyone.
But it didn't matter to Lin Shan. On the contrary, he had signed a contract of servitude, and it would be impossible for him to get out of it later. Paying money to learn martial arts now was just right.
Since there were many students in the martial arts school, many people spread the story of how he became a martial artist in three days, and soon a group of outsiders came to visit!
"Hello, I'm a reporter from the Benhama Observer. I'd like to conduct an exclusive interview with you. Would it take a little of your time?"
Lin Shan has no shortage of time right now, but he has to try his best to suppress his growth rate. So he simply accepted the interview and can also make some money on the side.
This interview took place in a studio in the city center. The round trip took half a day, and the appearance fee was 20,000 Star Coins, instantly making me a millionaire!
Zeyu, who shared a bed with him in the dormitory, was extremely envious.
Following closely behind, other media outlets also rushed over to interview him, eager to find out if the young man had any secrets or extraordinary talent for achieving such success in martial arts in just three days.
Lin Shan accepted all comers and provided services for a fee, quickly earning his first pot of gold. His account balance climbed to six figures, and the money came incredibly fast!
The owner of the Laifeng Martial Arts Academy also secretly gave an interview behind his back. The old man was very proud and said that the academy had produced a genius student, and that it was thanks to his careful teaching.
Soon, titles like "discerning eye" and "star martial arts master" followed one after another, which can be seen as a perfect advertisement.
This also attracted the attention of their peers.
Two months later.
Other martial arts schools sent people to contact Lin Shan privately, offering high prices to poach him and offering astonishing terms.
Such clandestine actions could not be kept secret from everyone at the Fengwu Martial Arts Academy. Soon, the academy's master could no longer sit still and personally invited Lin Shan to his office for a chat.
The two met again, and their attitudes were completely different from the last time!
The old master kindly brewed him tea, moved stools over to sit on either side of him, and asked with a smile whether he was used to his daily life and whether he was satisfied with the training environment in the martial arts school. Finally, he asked him if he had considered joining the Laifeng Martial Arts School.
"The old man currently has five apprentices and originally didn't plan to take on any more, but your appearance has moved me again, as if I'm seeing my younger self."
"To be honest, none of my disciples are any good. Only Xiao Zhong is passable. He might become a Star Martial Master in the future and inherit my mantle."
"But compared to others, you have greater potential. You are like a rough gem that needs careful polishing. I really can't bear to see you go astray!"
"Among all the Star Warriors in Ben Hatton, who else besides me is the most senior? Your future achievements will be limitless if you follow me. I will definitely do my best to train you into a Star Warrior. What do you say?"
Lin Shan shook his head and declined the other party's offer.
How could a dignified ascendant become a disciple of a mere Star Martial Master?
However, he told the old man the same conditions offered by other martial arts schools, and the old man became even more anxious, fearing that his competitors would snatch the offer away.
I quickly asked him what his needs were, so that even if we didn't have a connection with him, we could still make some good connections.
"I need a position delegated from the Department of Homeland Security!"
Upon hearing this, the old man didn't react and clearly didn't understand what he meant.
"I heard last time I came that our martial arts school has three openings for job recommendations at higher levels. I happen to be thinking the same thing. I wonder if you could help me out?"
"But their minimum requirement is Star Warrior Level 9, which you don't meet. Even if I recommend you, you'll probably still be rejected."
This is exactly what Lin Shan has been waiting for!
He immediately revealed his current cultivation level, having silently reached the ninth level of Star Warrior within two months. The crackling of his bones and muscles was unmistakable!
What? ? ?
The old man was immediately taken aback.
"So fast? No, how did you do that!"
It's important to understand that martial arts training is impossible without proper nutrition. No matter how talented a child from a poor family is, without a balanced diet, scientific replenishment of qi and blood, and ancient medicinal recipes, it's simply impossible to unlock the body's potential in a short period of time.
Therefore, the saying "poor scholar, rich warrior" is not something that just anyone can easily master!
All of this requires money!
Lin Shan was very direct, showing the other party his account balance, which immediately silenced the old man.
"I've earned hundreds of thousands of Star Coins from various media interviews during this period, which I used to buy all sorts of medicinal cuisine and recipes online. I've only spent half of that money so far."
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The owner of Laifeng Pavilion fell silent.
He never imagined there was such a way to start a character. How long would it take for a novice to go from nothing to level nine Star Warrior?
The answer is two months. You get something for nothing, you gain money and skills, and you'll soon have a job within the system.
What an incredible start! Why didn't I encounter such a perfect hand back in the day? (End of Chapter)