In the game "High Martial Arts," players start with the blessing of the Martial God.

Chapter 88 Enrollment, The True Star Palace

Three days passed in a flash. On June 8th, the official enrollment day, Ji Ming from the reception area came downstairs alone. Xia Qiwen had been missing since that day. Maybe this was all someone else's territory, so he didn't need to worry about him.

At this moment, all the students who chose to join Tianyi Star Palace were already waiting in place. There was no speech from the academy leaders, only a group of senior students leading them into the Star Palace.

Ji Ming looked at the scene before him with some confusion. Who am I? Where am I? Didn't Teacher Ye Zhou say he was coming to pick me up?

"Hey junior, I'm talking to you! Come here right now!"

A round-faced senior student holding a flag called out, "What are you standing there for? Don't fall behind! There are many places in our Star Palace that you can't just wander into!"

Ji Ming pointed to himself, and after seeing the other person nod, he jogged over to follow.

"Come on, juniors, I'll take you into the real Star Palace!" the round-faced senior said with a smile.

As he spoke, a sphere appeared in his hand, which he then tossed to the ground. Countless metal supports immediately extended from the sphere.

In just over ten seconds, a long covered wagon that could carry more than a dozen people took shape before everyone's eyes.

Everyone gaped in astonishment. "Senior, what's this?"

A hint of smugness flashed across the round-faced senior's face as she waved her hand, "What's this? Just a little gadget from the mecha department."

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"Is the senior a legendary mecha pilot?" Everyone was surprised again.

"Haha!" The round-faced senior laughed. "You must all be from remote provinces, right? In the four major star palaces, mecha pilots are not uncommon, let alone legendary."

"Get in the car, we'll talk as we go, I'll give you a proper introduction to our Tianyi Star Palace."

Ji Ming got into the convertible with the others. He was feeling a bit tired and wondered if Ye Zhou had forgotten about him. He thought he should go into the Star Palace first.

The convertible started slowly, and the round-faced senior pointed to both sides of the road and explained, "We are now in the outer area of ​​the Star Palace, which is usually used as the freshman reception area, the arena competition area, and the mentor's family area."

"Senior, can the professor's family members stay at the Star Palace?" Ji Ming asked, a thought popping into his head.

The round-faced senior student glanced at him and nodded. "Of course, if students can stay at the school after graduation, they can bring their immediate family members to live with them."

The other trainees were all intrigued. Having witnessed the prosperity of Xiadu and the mystery of the Star Palace, they no longer wanted to return to their small city.

Immediately, one of the boys exclaimed excitedly, "I'm definitely going to stay at the university after I graduate!"

The other boys and girls nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with longing.

The round-faced senior continued to smile, but sighed inwardly. She didn't say anything to mock or discourage them, because everyone goes through this stage.

They'll realize the reality after a month or two of enrollment!

Her gaze swept over Ji Ming, seemingly calm on the surface but actually incredibly excited inside. She had only called out casually, but she hadn't expected Ji Ming to actually come over.

Three days later, out of the fifty core students in this year's major exam, eighteen of them chose Tianyi Star Palace. How could these senior students not know them?

Not to mention Ji Ming, who won the final battle prize. He is a true prodigy, whose brilliance cannot be overshadowed even in the Tianyi Star Palace, where heroes gather!

If we're talking about who can stay at the university four years from now, Ji Ming is the only one among these freshmen who has a chance.

The round-faced senior maintained her senior demeanor. As a core student, she could brag to her friends for three days straight. Logically speaking, these prodigies shouldn't be left without someone to pick them up; she was truly lucky today.

But she didn't know that Ji Ming had found a rather unreliable teacher!

Having arrived in a new place, even though he had found a powerful backer, Ji Ming still tried his best to keep a low profile. Little did he know, some people cannot keep a low profile!

The long convertible continued driving forward. The area of ​​Tianyi Star Palace was astonishingly large, and it took them a full hour to finally reach the inner perimeter of the star palace.

The round-faced senior student stood up, a proud look on her face, "This is the true Tianyi Star Palace!"

Ji Ming looked ahead and finally saw the school gate of Tianyi Star Palace in the middle of the road. It was an indigo blue stone tablet with the words "Tianyi" written on it. He couldn't make out anything, but he could sense a kind of imposing power from the characters. His eyes started to sting after staring at it for a long time.

The lower right corner of the stone wall is engraved with eight small characters: "Seeking the ultimate truth, protecting the mysterious and the mortal world".

Upon entering the Star Palace, the concentration of the primordial energy of heaven and earth suddenly increased significantly, and colorful gases even floated in the air, indicating that the primordial energy of heaven and earth had become tangible!

"Each department within the Star Palace occupies an area, with the Martial Arts Department being the largest and having the most members. You—"

"Let me see!" The round-faced senior quickly searched for everyone's information on her bracelet.

"Hmm, not bad, they're all from the martial arts department, saves me from running around!"

The round-faced senior nodded. "I'll take you to the accommodation area now. Your school's mentor will handle the rest."

"By the way, the most important thing for you these next few days is to find a master." She looked at Ji Ming with some curiosity, wondering which teacher this genius would choose. However, she had heard that he had a falling out with the Origin School, so she was afraid that many mentors would not dare to accept him.

But it's hard to say. After all, she's a genius, so it's not her place to worry about her. The Primal School can't control everything, and some mentors don't even give them a second thought.

She's seen it all at Tianyi Star Palace!

Someone asked, "Senior, how do we become an apprentice?"

The round-faced senior said, "Just wait. If someone takes a liking to you, they will naturally contact you."

There was something she didn't say, something that might offend people: in her opinion, no one but Ji Ming could become her disciple.

How many tutors does Tianyi Star Palace have in total? Every year, 800 students enroll. How could they all possibly have tutors to take them in?

Those professors have high standards. Poor student performance is not only embarrassing but also affects their evaluation, so professors are very careful when accepting students.

Speaking specifically of the martial arts department, one needs to break through to the fifth level of the Jade Purity Realm before enrolling to have a better chance of admission.

"It's okay if you don't get a mentor in the end. You can still cultivate, and you'll still get all the benefits. Like your senior, I cultivated on my own." The round-faced senior gave them a heads-up beforehand.

However, these students still seemed very confident, so she stopped interfering. She figured they would learn their lesson after a few setbacks, and that talking to them wouldn't do any good.

Those who can get into Tianyi Star Palace are all geniuses in their localities. Gradually, they will realize that there are differences even among geniuses!

The convertible arrived at the martial arts department's dormitory area. The round-faced senior student operated her wristband and said, "This is the virtual number of Hong Kang, the head instructor of your martial arts department's freshmen. All notifications will be delivered by Senior Hong Kang from now on."

"For those students who were unable to become apprentices in the end, Senior Hong Kang will be your head mentor, and the academy will also arrange other mentors to guide you."

That means we're having a large lecture!

Ji Ming understood that having a mentor in the Star Palace was indeed very important.

A round-faced senior student from the logistics management building led them in and walked to a counter. "Teacher Zhang, could you please help these students check in?"

A middle-aged woman looked up. "Oh, Xiao Wang! Okay, let them come over!"

The round-faced senior student turned around and explained, "After you provide your personal information, Teacher Zhang will arrange accommodation for you. Don't worry, everyone will have a single room in a large flat."

The group went over one by one. When it was Ji Ming's turn, Teacher Zhang looked him up and down and said in surprise, "Xiao Wang, you must have made a mistake. The core students' accommodations are not here."

"Core members?!"

Upon hearing this, the other students all turned to Ji Ming with shocked looks. They had all participated in the Star Realm Grand Examination and naturally understood the value of being a core student. They were surprised to find that there was a core student among them. They immediately regretted not having seized the opportunity to become familiar with him.

"Oh dear, look at my memory!"

Upon hearing this, the round-faced senior slapped her forehead and looked apologetically at Ji Ming, "Junior, I made a mistake."

What terrible acting!

Ji Ming was speechless. This senior probably already knew who he was. Was she helping him show off?

Seeing the curiosity and awe in the eyes of the other trainees, he felt helpless. "I'm really not that kind of person!"

"Ji Ming!"

Suddenly, a shout came from outside the building, and Ye Zhou rushed over. "Sorry, I was so busy I forgot!"

"Perfect timing. I'll take you to the core accommodation area first, and then I'll take you to the research lab to see your professor."

After three days, Ye Zhou's elegant demeanor had vanished. His hair was a mess, his beard was unkempt, and he looked like a beggar on the street.

"You... are you in seclusion for cultivation?" Ji Ming asked hesitantly.

"Oh, no, I'm too lazy to explain. You'll see when you get there." Ye Zhou waved his hand.

"Ye—Senior Ye?"

Just then, a soft exclamation rang out. The round-faced senior student was so excited that her face turned red. She looked like she wanted to come over and say hello but didn't dare to.

"Well----"

Ji Ming was taken aback; his teacher seemed to be quite famous!

Ye Zhou ignored the others, grabbed Ji Ming, and pulled him away, saying, "Come on, let's finish this quickly, we still have a lot to do!"

The two quickly disappeared from everyone's sight, and only then did the other students dare to ask, "Senior, was that instructor very impressive?"

The round-faced senior student remarked, "Senior Ye Zhou is still young and not yet the strongest, but he's a renowned genius within the Star Palace. He might even become a Grand Elder in the future!"

"Grand Secretary?"

Some understood the meaning of the name, and their awe was hard to conceal.

Looking out of the building, the round-faced senior thought to herself, "I never expected that Junior Brother Ji Ming would actually become Senior Brother Ye's apprentice. This is big news!"

Ye Zhou rushed to the core accommodation area with Ji Ming, shouting as soon as they entered, "Old Liu, hurry! Arrange accommodation for my student."

A middle-aged man slowly walked out of the cubicle. "Ye Zhou, it's you again, you little brat! No respect for your elders!"

He looked at Ji Ming, "You've taken on students? That's surprising!"

"Little guy, don't be fooled. This kid doesn't have time to teach you."

Upon hearing this, Ji Ming smiled sheepishly. He had sensed it too, but he didn't really care. Letting them roam freely was better.

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Ye Zhou slammed his hand on the table in dissatisfaction.

"Hey, this is just a friendly reminder."

Teacher Liu smiled, but didn't say anything more. She tossed him a card and said, "Go ahead, No. 135 East!"

"Huh? You know my student?" Ye Zhou asked in surprise when he saw that the card was already linked to Ji Ming.

"Of course I know him. Isn't he the student Luo Zhao who's been making headlines lately?" Teacher Liu said with a smile.

"This is my student!" Ye Zhou emphasized.

"Are you sure?" Teacher Liu's eyes looked strange.

Ye Zhou hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly said, "Fine, consider him our student."

"Haha, Ye Zhou, so you're not as fearless as you seem!"

Teacher Liu was amused.

"snort!"

Feeling embarrassed, Ye Zhou turned and left.

Ji Ming hurriedly caught up.

On the way, he thought for a moment and asked, "Teacher, were those two people managing the accommodations both Star Palace Mentors?"

He sensed the aura of powerful individuals emanating from those two teachers.

"You think it's a waste of your talents?" Ye Zhou asked with a smile.

Before Ji Ming could nod, he scoffed, "This is a position they fought so hard to get!"

Ji Ming was taken aback, then suddenly realized, "Is it about identity?"

"That's right!"

Ye Zhou nodded, "In the Star Palace, a position signifies status, and all positions possess extraordinary characteristics. Many are even stronger than yours!"

Ji Ming understood that his identity card had changed after becoming a core student. The characteristics were still "Reviewing the Old to Learn the New" and "Combat Intuition", but the effects had been doubled.

Ji Ming wasn't surprised that his identity was even stronger than his own, since he was still just a student.

"After all these years of development, every position in the Star Palace comes with its own set of advantages, and it's become so competitive that every available spot is filled. The competition is far fiercer than you can imagine!"

Ye Zhou sighed. If it weren't for this, he would have been promoted long ago.

Ye Zhou didn't care about the others, but there was one characteristic he desperately needed after becoming a full-fledged employee, which might be of great use to his research. Otherwise, he would have quit long ago!

He looked at Ji Ming, "Good lad, we're counting on you!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Ming couldn't help but ask, "Development? Didn't these identities have any unique characteristics at the beginning?"

"certainly!"

Ye Zhou nodded, "When identity cards first appeared, we were similar to the myriad races, with only the strong possessing the power of status. It was only through the development over the years that the power gradually spread downwards, allowing the vast majority of people to enjoy the benefits of identity characteristics."

"Well, as for the principle behind it, I won't go into detail, since you wouldn't be able to understand it anyway."

Ji Ming was exasperated. What did that mean? Even martial artists discriminate against other martial artists?

The core accommodation area consists of small villas, all built on a mountain. The mountain is also equipped with a Yuan-gathering formation, which makes the already abundant Yuan energy almost liquefied. Ji Ming took a deep breath while walking on the mountain and felt that cultivating here was almost as effective as using Yuan liquid.

"We've arrived, East 135!"

"On the mountainside," Ye Zhou said, pointing to a villa in the distance.

"Just take the card and swipe it on the access control; otherwise, you won't be able to get in."

Ye Zhou handed over the card, "The villa has a dedicated cultivation room, and it's absolutely safe. The entire mountain's formation is a unified whole, and anyone below the seventh realm absolutely cannot force their way in."

"Just remember the location, and I'll take you to the research lab to see the professor."

Having identified the entrance, Ji Ming did not go inside, but instead followed Ye Zhou towards the location of the Natural School.

Meanwhile, at the heart of the Origin School, the door to a training room finally opened.

Ruan Yun slowly concealed her aura and stepped out. Hong Kang and Wang Xunwu, who were beside her, hurriedly came forward to greet her, "Congratulations on your breakthrough in cultivation, Senior Sister Ruan!"

Sensing Ruan Yun's aura, Hong Kang's eyes dimmed. In terms of talent, he felt that he was not much worse than Ruan Yun, but Ruan Yun always got priority in choosing any treasures the school had, and their cultivation levels were gradually widening.

"What is it?"

Ruan Yun glanced at the two of them and said indifferently.

"Senior Sister Ruan————"

Hong Kang gritted his teeth, "The plan against Ji Ming went wrong."

"What?"

Ruan Yun frowned. "You can't even handle a little guy?"

Sweat beaded on Hong Kang's forehead as he quickly recounted what had happened during the Star Realm Grand Examination.

"That's how it is. Ji Ming has improved too quickly, catching us completely off guard," Hong Kang explained.

Ruan Yun's face darkened. "Wasn't that all because you underestimated him? If you had sent ten or eight to snipe him, how could he have turned the tide?"

That's easy for you to say!

Hong Kang thought to himself, "One is fine, but do you think the Education Department is inanimate? Breaking the rules will get you punished. Will you help me take the blame then?"

"Senior Sister Ruan, what should we do now? The core students are no longer under the jurisdiction of the freshman head mentor to some extent!"

"Moreover, I just received news that Ye Zhou has accepted him as his disciple."

"Ye Zhou? How is that possible?"

Ruan Yun was shocked upon hearing this, her face turning as black as the bottom of a pot. This was the worst news yet.

She glanced at the two of them, then her figure vanished in a wisp of light.

Inside a tall tower, Ruan Yun sat facing a broad-faced middle-aged man. With a look of reverence, she recounted the situation to him.

"Uncle-Master, why did Ye Zhou suddenly take a liking to Ji Ming? Could it be that they are still connected with Luo Zhao?" Ruan Yun asked unwillingly.

The broad-faced middle-aged man said calmly, "Elder He and Xiao Xuantian have an extraordinary relationship. It's not something that can be easily broken. However, this time, even if Luo Zhao hadn't spoken up, he wouldn't have contacted them over such a trivial matter."

"Why is that?" Ruan Yun asked, puzzled. Simple talent couldn't possibly impress Ye Zhou, after all, who in their generation didn't know about this guy's arrogance?

Ji Ming is indeed good, but can he definitely surpass Ye Zhou?

She doesn't believe it!

"Identity card!"

The broad-faced middle-aged man drew a picture: the scene of Ji Ming and Yuan Dongqing battling. "Ji Ming's identity card is special; he should be able to use the power of the Heavenly Demon Clan. That's the key!"

The screen went dark, and the broad-faced middle-aged man instructed, "Don't go looking for trouble with Ji Ming again. That decision of yours was a mistake!"

Ruan Yun was puzzled. "Did I do something wrong? If I attacked Ji Ming and affected Luo Zhao's prestige, the teacher would have a greater chance of winning in the end."

"Are you worried about Ye Zhou? I'm not afraid of him! At worst, we'll fight!"

The broad-faced middle-aged man shook his head. "You still don't understand how shrewd Luo Zhao is. If these little tricks were effective, he wouldn't be living so carefree so long ago!"

He slowly stood up. "I don't know what your teacher thinks, but ultimately, everything depends on ability!"

"remember!"

"We are now the leading school within the Tianyi Star Palace, and countless eyes are watching us. We must be tolerant of others!"

"Using underhanded tactics to undermine a freshman is disgraceful! Your teacher will never approve of it; it's shameful regardless of who wins or loses!"

Ruan Yun nodded reluctantly, "Uncle-Master, I understand!"

"Look, you're in such a hurry again!"

The broad-faced middle-aged man remained expressionless. "Luo Zhao has a good eye this time. Ji Ming is a genius, and geniuses will always strive to climb the ladder!"

"Just wait and see. He'll eventually run into one of our school's students. When that happens, we'll suppress him, and no one will be able to say anything. That's the proper way, and it will actually demonstrate the strength of our school!"

Ruan Yun's eyes lit up as she understood, and she was completely convinced. "Thank you for your guidance, Martial Uncle. I will have them prepare. If Ji Ming dares to compete for the ranking, we'll crush him!"

"Well, just do your best!" The broad-faced middle-aged man smiled calmly.

"There's one more thing."

Ruan Yun then said, "Since Hong Kang is no longer of much use as the head mentor for freshmen, should we offer his position in exchange for some resources?"

The broad-faced middle-aged man looked helpless. "Yun'er, don't be so petty. What's given away can't be taken back. If you keep acting like this, who will respect you in the future?"

"That's it, let's not talk about this again!" He waved his hand and closed his eyes.

Ruan Yun nodded. She just felt that it was inappropriate to give Hong Kang a reward after he had messed things up. Although the position of chief mentor for freshmen was only valid for one year, it was still very important.

Giving it to Hong Kang feels like giving him the best deal!

However, Ruan Yun did not want to go against her master's wishes, so she had no choice but to nod in agreement.

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