High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 18 Subspace Network Pass

At nine o'clock the next morning, Qin Feng returned to the Seventh Junior High School on time.

The campus was even more lively today than on the day we returned to school.

The dust has settled on the middle school entrance exam, signifying the end of an old era and the beginning of a new one. Every candidate's face is filled with anticipation and plans for the future, and the air is thick with a relaxed and free atmosphere.

When Qin Feng walked into the classroom of Class 5, Grade 9, he immediately felt that the atmosphere today was completely different from the past.

Almost all eyes were focused on him the moment he stepped into the classroom.

Those gazes no longer held sympathy, pity, or indifference.

Instead, a complex mix of shock, curiosity, awe, and even a hint of alienation arose.

On the holographic bulletin board at the front of the classroom, a huge congratulatory notice with red background and gold lettering is being played on a loop.

Warmest congratulations to Qin Feng, a student from Class 5, Grade 9, for achieving an outstanding result in the secondary education streaming examination with a Vitality Index of 1.23 and a ranking of 67321 in the overall Star Ranking! This is a record high for our school!

Those rows of glaring golden characters were like silent slaps to the faces of every classmate who had once looked down on Qin Feng.

"I...I'm not seeing things, am I? That Qin Feng, is he really Qin Feng from our class?"

"Number one in the whole school? Are you kidding me! Wasn't he expelled just a month ago because his vitality index was too low?"

"Over 67,000... My God, that's a score that can get you into the top seven high schools!"

Whispers filled the classroom.

Those classmates who had previously had a decent relationship with Qin Feng wanted to go up and say hello, but they felt as if there was an invisible wall between them, and hesitated to get close.

Those classmates who had mocked him behind his back for being "sickly" all lowered their heads, wishing they could disappear into the ground.

Just then, the classroom door was pushed open.

Li Weiguo walked in.

He looked somewhat haggard, with obvious bloodshot eyes, but his spirits were unusually high.

He looked around the room, his gaze finally settling on Qin Feng, a gentle yet complex smile on his face.

"Alright, students, quiet down."

He walked to the podium and placed a thick stack of documents on the table.

"Today, we are distributing the 'High School Entrance Examination Application Guide' to everyone and providing final application guidance. Each person will receive a copy of the guide, which contains detailed information on all martial arts high schools at Qimingxing, their past admission rankings, and their professional specialties. Please take it home and discuss it with your parents."

He began distributing the guide.

When he walked up to Qin Feng, he personally handed him a guide that was noticeably thicker and had a more exquisite cover.

"Qin Feng, this is the special recruitment guide for 'Qiming No. 7 High School,' which contains more detailed internal information. Take it for reference."

"Thank you, teacher."

Qin Feng accepted it.

After the guidelines were distributed, Li Weiguo cleared his throat.

"I know that what everyone is most concerned about right now is how to fill out college applications. My suggestion is to refer to your personal ranking and aim for schools that are 5,000 to 10,000 places higher. At the same time, you should also choose one or two schools with similar rankings as safety schools based on your scores..."

He explained in detail the techniques and precautions for filling out college applications.

The instruction session ended half an hour later.

"Alright, that's all I have to say. Everyone has received the guidelines. The next three days are for you and your families to make a decision. I wish you all the best in getting accepted to your desired schools."

After Li Weiguo finished speaking, he paused and then added a sentence.

"Qin Feng, could you stay for a moment? I have something I'd like to discuss with you privately."

Upon hearing this, all eyes in the class once again focused on Qin Feng.

The students left one after another, and the noisy classroom quickly became empty.

In the end, only Qin Feng and Li Weiguo remained.

Li Weiguo didn't speak in the classroom, but instead gestured for Qin Feng to enter.

"Let's go for a walk."

The two walked out of the teaching building one after the other and came to the quiet grove of trees behind the school.

The cicadas chirped incessantly throughout the summer.

Sunlight filters through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Li Weiguo stopped and turned around to look at the boy who was half a head taller than him. "Qin Feng."

He spoke, his voice slightly hoarse and filled with emotion, "Teacher... I need to apologize to you first."

He didn't wait for Qin Feng's response and continued talking to himself.

“A month ago, I was blind and almost ruined your future. I saw you as a piece of trash, but I didn’t know you were a pillar of strength. I will never forget this mistake. Every time I think about it, it feels like a thorn in my side.”

He looked at Qin Feng with utmost sincerity in his eyes.

"I'm not a particularly talented person; I'm just an ordinary middle school teacher. After teaching for half my life, my biggest wish is to personally mentor a true genius."

“I thought Zhou Heyuan was, but now I realize I was wrong, terribly wrong. You are the only one our Seventh Middle School has produced in all these decades who has the potential to truly reach for the stars.”

Qin Feng listened quietly without saying a word.

Li Weiguo took out a palm-sized card made of an unknown black metal from his pocket.

At the center of the card is a slowly rotating silver vortex pattern composed of countless intricate runes.

"This is a 'subspace network pass'."

Li Weiguo handed the card to Qin Feng; it felt cold and heavy to the touch.

“Martial arts training is not just about burying yourself in hard work. Perspective, real combat experience, and resources are all indispensable. Once you enter a martial arts high school, you will find that the battlefield for true geniuses is no longer limited to the real world.”

"This pass is the key to that wider battlefield."

He pointed to the card and explained it to Qin Feng.

"The Warp Network is a special spiritual network built in the Warp dimension by the Empire with the painstaking efforts of countless generations and with supreme psionic technology. It can link the spiritual will of all humanity within the Empire's territory, pulling us into a virtual world that is infinitely close to reality."

"In this world, you can disregard physical distances of billions of light-years and communicate and fight with powerful beings from any galaxy. It is the foundation upon which our empire maintains its vast territory and the cradle for cultivating the strong."

A look of pain appeared on Li Weiguang's face.

“I took the 200,000 yuan bonus that the school awarded me, and applied for some subsidies to help you start the three most important sectors for you at the moment.”

He stretched out his finger and pointed it in the air.

"First, the 'Imperial Arena.' Here, the system can simulate your real physical data 100%. You can engage in virtual combat with geniuses from across the empire to hone your fighting skills. In the arena, there is no penalty for death; you can fight to your heart's content, challenge others, and accumulate life-and-death combat experience that is difficult to obtain in reality."

"Second, the 'Subspace Teleportation Network.' Through this network, your mental will can instantly teleport over extremely long distances between teleportation nodes scattered throughout the Empire. When you become powerful enough in the future, you can use it to travel through the stars."

"Third, the 'Imperial Trading Post.' This is an absolutely secure online trading platform officially operated by the Empire. From the most basic psionic potions to legendary divine weapons, you can buy almost anything you want here as long as you have money. Of course, you can also sell things here."

Li Weiguo let out a long breath.

"This pass, plus the cost of unlocking these three sections, totals 500,000 Imperial Coins. Consider it a small compensation from me, your teacher, for the injustices you suffered in the past."

Half a million.

Qin Feng held the card, feeling as heavy as a mountain.

This is almost the total income of an average middle-class family over several years.

"Teacher, this is too precious."

He spoke, wanting to refuse.

"Take it!" Li Weiguo's tone became unquestionable. "This isn't for you, it's an investment! An investment in the future of our Seventh Middle School, and our Human Empire!"

He looked at Qin Feng, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"That's all I can do for you. You'll have to walk your own path in the future. I only hope that one day, when you become a renowned powerhouse in the starry sea, you'll still remember that your martial arts journey began here at Qimingxing No. 7 Junior High School."

"Perhaps one day, you can be like Sun Chantang, occasionally returning to your alma mater to give a lecture to some frustrated teenagers and change their lives."

Qin Feng fell silent.

He put away the card, a pass that held a teacher's earnest expectations, and bowed deeply to Li Weiguo.

"Thank you, teacher. I will remember your kindness."

"well."

Li Weiguo nodded with satisfaction, a relieved smile on his face.

He patted Qin Feng on the shoulder, just like he did three years ago when he first welcomed the boy into school.

"Go, fill out your college application, and start your own era."

"Your teacher wishes you great success in your martial arts endeavors and a bright future!"

(End of this chapter)