I became a god through frontier slaughter, and I crushed the academy's prodigies!

[Ding! Killed a Tier 5 early-stage Beast King, Mountain-Moving Demon Ape, gaining 5000 Kill Points!]

A system notification sounded in my ear.

Shen Tian snapped out of his thoughts, casually twirled the blade, and flicked off the last drop of blood.

"Clang!"

Heaven's sins are returned to their sheaths.

The crisp sound of the impact jolted the few "prodigies" around them, who were still in a daze, back to their senses.

Wang Yun wiped the blood from his face and stared blankly at the back of the figure in front of him.

He opened his mouth, but found his throat was dry and he couldn't even utter a complete syllable.

too strong.

Which god descended to earth?

He had seen many powerful figures at Longyuan Martial Arts University, and even a sixth-level instructor had made a move.

But no one has ever given him this sense of oppression.

That feeling.

It's like facing a peerless, deadly weapon that has been unsheathed.

Even a single glance is enough to sting your eyes.

"Cough cough..."

Gu Jian struggled to his feet in the distant ruins, clutching his chest, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

As a master swordsman.

His feelings were deeper than others'.

Just a moment ago, the S-class longsword in his hand trembled.

That was fear.

It is the submission of weapons to the monarch.

The mere wisp of sword intent that escaped from his hand was enough to extinguish the fighting spirit of his weapon.

What kind of monster is this boy who looks a few years younger than him?

"Thank you so much, senior, for saving my life!"

Despite the excruciating pain, Gu Jian staggered forward and bowed deeply.

In this world where the strong are respected, those who are accomplished are teachers.

Even if the other party looks young, their strength, enough to instantly kill a fifth-tier beast king, makes them worthy of being called a senior.

The others also realized what was happening and quickly gathered around to pay their respects, though their eyes still held undisguised shock and awe.

Shen Tian turned around.

His gaze swept over the disheveled geniuses before him.

Longyuan Wuhan University.

When he was in high school, he felt nothing but envy and admiration when he encountered those four words.

That is the sacred place in the hearts of all martial arts students of Tianyun Prefecture.

Each student you pick out is a treasure that every city is vying for.

But now.

Looking at this group of once unapproachable geniuses, now trembling and respectful before him.

Shen Tian didn't show much emotion, only a faint sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, often including regret or nostalgia).

Once upon a time, my dream was to get into a university like Longyuan Martial Arts University.

But everything changed after the system was introduced.

The several prodigies of Longyuan Martial Arts University were like a group of elementary school students who had never seen the world before, their mouths agape and their expressions frozen on their faces.

Especially Wang Yun, who escaped death.

He remained kneeling, waiting to die, his body covered in scalding beast blood.

But he dared not move.

They didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

Because just a few meters in front of him, the young man in black was swinging his long knife.

"This...this is..."

Team leader Gu Jian lay in the pile of rubble, his eyes practically bulging out of their sockets.

He swallowed hard.

Only those who have faced the Mountain-Moving Demon Ape head-on know just how insane its defense is.

That was a monster whose defenses he could barely break through even with all his might!

His all-out attack, burning his life essence, only resulted in giving someone a minor scrape on their foot.

But what about this young man in front of me?

A knife.

The man, armor and all, was cleaved in two.

This shows that the opponent's strength, speed, explosiveness, and even control over weapons have reached a completely incomprehensible level.

Dimensionality reduction strike.

This is not even a battle from the same dimension!

"Could it be one of the school's honorary professors passing by?"

Chen Feng shakily got up and muttered something under his breath.

"impossible."

Gu Jian took a deep breath, struggled to stand up, and stared intently at Shen Tian's back.

"Something's not right."

"Those old professors are strong, but their vital energy has mostly begun to decline, and they have an air of decline about them."

"But this person..."

Gu Jian paused, a hint of horror flashing in his eyes.

young.

too young.

That vibrant life force, as exuberant as the rising sun, is something that cannot be faked.

Even... their bone age looks younger than theirs!

"Not an old monster..."

Xia You also came to her senses at this moment. She clutched her chest, her eyes filled with disbelief:

"Could he be a student in this year's class, just like us?"

The moment this thought crossed their minds, everyone present felt a chill run down their spines.

What kind of international joke is this?

Everyone goes through nine years of compulsory education plus four years of advanced studies at Wuhan University, so why are you acting like a cheater?

Even the most outstanding geniuses in the Dragon Kingdom have never heard of anyone being able to kill a fifth-tier beast king in a single battle!

This is a fifth-tier item!

It's not a stray dog ​​on the street!

"The Hidden Dragon List..."

Gu Jian suddenly uttered three words.

The others were startled.

The Dragon Kingdom's Hidden Dragon List.

That's a list that specifically includes the top geniuses under the age of thirty across the country, and it's extremely prestigious.

Those who made the list are all monsters with the ability to challenge opponents of higher levels.

Gu Jian himself is one of the people on the list.

Although he was only ranked 21st, it was enough for him to stand out from his peers and become a prominent figure at Longyuan Martial Arts University.

But now.

Looking at the figure wiping the blade in front of him, Gu Jian suddenly felt that his "21st place" was a joke.

"Which number?"

Xia You asked subconsciously.

"Top five".

Gu Jian's voice was hoarse, but his tone was extremely firm:

"No, even in the top three!"

"Only the top three freaks have the terrifying combat power to instantly kill a beast king of the same level."

Several people looked at each other.

Top three on the Hidden Dragon List?

How could such a legendary figure, who is usually elusive, appear in this desolate wilderness?

Just then.

Shen Tian turned around and calmly surveyed the crowd.

There was no deliberate attempt to exert pressure.

But just from those indifferent eyes looking over, Gu Jian and the others felt their hearts skip a beat.

"Thank you so much, senior, for saving my life!"

Wang Yun reacted the fastest, ignoring the bloodstains on his body, and immediately kowtowed on the ground.

Who cares if they're the same age as me?

Those who are accomplished are teachers.

If that knife had landed on me, I'd probably be waiting to be reincarnated by now.

"It was just a small favor."

Shen Tian replied casually.

He was just passing by and itching to take action, and incidentally earned some kill points; saving people was really just a side effect.

Seeing that Shen Tian didn't seem too difficult to get along with, Gu Jian felt a little more at ease.

He endured the pain, stepped forward, and respectfully clasped his hands in greeting:

"My name is Gu Jian, a fourth-year student at Longyuan Martial Arts University, and also the captain of this team."

"These are my teammates: Xia You, Chen Feng, and Wang Yun."

"If it weren't for your intervention today, we would probably be dead here."

Gu Jian adopted a very humble attitude.

He secretly observed Shen Tian's expression.

Logically speaking, mentioning the prestigious name of "Longyuan Martial Arts University" should earn the respect of even the governors of various provinces.

however.

Shen Tian's expression remained unchanged.

There was even a hint of... boredom in his eyes?

"oh."

Shen Tian nodded, even though he wasn't going to university.

However, universities should still be treated with the respect they deserve.

"I've heard of Longyuan Martial Arts University."

That's it?

Gu Jian's lips twitched slightly.

That's such a lukewarm response!

This is a top-ten ranked university in the country!

Xia You, being a girl, is more quick-witted.

Seeing that Shen Tian was so powerful and so young, she immediately had the idea of ​​recruiting him.

If they could recruit such prodigies into Longyuan Martial Arts University, wouldn't they be able to dominate the National College League this year?

"That...benefactor."

Xia You tidied her messy hair, put on what she thought was her most perfect smile, and tentatively asked:

"May I ask your name, benefactor? Are you also a top student from some martial arts university?"

"Shen Tian".

Shen Tian's words were concise and to the point.

He simply ignored the second half of the question.

Shen Tian?

The group frantically searched their minds for the name.

Is this person on the Hidden Dragon List?

It seems not?

"Senior Shen Tian!"

Xia You, ever the familiar type, changed her address, her eyes shining:

"You seem to be alone too? How about... joining our Longyuan Martial Arts University?"

"Our school has top-tier cultivation resources, and even one-on-one guidance from sixth-level instructors!"

"With your abilities, the principal will definitely grant you the highest-level scholarship, and you might even be directly admitted to the War God Preparatory Camp!"

Xia You became more and more excited as she spoke.

This is a wild thigh!

Hold on tight!

Gu Jian also chimed in from the side:

"That's right! Brother Shen, although I don't know who your teacher is, Longyuan Martial Arts University's platform is definitely top-notch in the country. If you can come, I'll immediately step down as captain, and from then on we'll be family!"

Hearing these tempting offers...

Shen Tian couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly.

I have a killing system. I can become stronger by killing monsters. What resources do I need?

Master's guidance?

Who knows who will be instructing whom?

As for being a team leader, that's not often either.

But for Shen Tian, ​​being the commander-in-chief of the Po Jun Division would open up a much wider world for him.

"Not interested."

Shen Tian waved his hand, directly interrupting Xia You's spellcasting.

"what?"

Xia You was stunned:

"But... this would be very beneficial for your future development..."

"I don't like school."