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

Chapter 90 Core Student Development Program

Ji Ming didn't linger at the research institute. Although he was very curious, he decided to settle down first.

He returned to the core residential area, number 135 East, and used his access card to open the villa's gate.

It has everything: garden, bedroom, meditation room, battle room, and more.

"This is so corrupt!"

Ji Ming first arrived at the battle room, a specially made room with a size of over a thousand square meters, large enough to withstand the crazy output of a fourth-tier professional. Moreover, there was a high-level combat puppet placed opposite him, whose realm could be set at will.

The maximum health level can be set to 35.0!

This is equivalent to the basic strength of a fourth-tier professional!

The key is that it can also load various martial arts techniques, making it the best helper for training martial arts skills.

Of course, you need to purchase the martial arts skills first.

However, Ji Ming was not worried. As a core student, he had a lot of free quotas for martial arts skills below the Saint rank.

He took out his bracelet and entered the Tianyi Star Palace channel, where students and mentors could communicate. He could also pay directly for anything he wanted and have it delivered to his door.

Of course, merit points must be used; Xuanhuang coins cannot be traded on this platform.

Open your personal wealth interface [Merit Points: 112]

[Black Yellow Coins: One Million]

[Pending Claim: One book of martial arts techniques and willpower below the Divine grade]

The merit points were earned by killing members of the Heavenly Demon Sect, plus the 100 points of starting capital for enrolling in school, and they all arrived in my account this morning.

Unfortunately, he couldn't keep it for long; he had to use it to exchange for a divine-grade cultivation technique at the Jade Purity Realm.

The Xuanhuang Coins were sent by my grandfather before he left. As the old man said, merit points are hard to come by, but Xuanhuang Coins can still be collected. They are still useful in private transactions between students.

Continue opening the martial arts skills interface, search for Jade Purity Realm Divine-grade skills, and several options immediately pop up.

[Yin Yang Meridian Opening Method: Jade Purity Realm Technique (Divine Rank), includes Jade Purity Ascension Technique, please purchase with caution!!]

Price: 100 Merit Points (Note: Core members have only one opportunity to purchase this item)

[Heavenly Radiance Meridian Opening Technique: Jade Purity Realm Technique (Divine Rank) ————]

【The Divine Influence and Meridian-Clearing Method】

There are only three divine-grade cultivation techniques in the Jade Purity Realm. Among them, the Yin-Yang Meridian Opening Technique was mentioned by Master Luo. This technique is also one of the oldest divine-grade cultivation techniques in the Xuanhuang Realm.

Core members have the right to purchase a divine-grade cultivation technique once, and it only costs 100 merit points, which is practically free. However, it won't be so easy to exchange for it again after that.

"You have a [Core Trainee Development Plan] to review!"

Suddenly, a message popped up, and Ji Ming quickly clicked on it.

The Core Trainee Development Program is divided into four phases: Phase One —

After carefully examining it for a long time, Ji Ming finally finished reading it all. This was the most obvious benefit of being a core student. The academy didn't really care about ordinary students; they would only receive some merit points as a reward if they met the monthly credit requirements.

However, core students are different; the academy's senior management will provide them with some additional support, such as this training program!

The training is divided into four phases, each lasting six months. There is an assessment at the end of each phase, and those who fail to meet the standards will be disqualified from their core student status.

Of course, this evaluation is conducted by the Department of Education, which is the lineage of the Dean of the Martial Arts Department, and is absolutely fair; the Original School cannot interfere.

Phase 1: 300 merit points, one dose of Yuan Essence per month, and double the free quota for cultivation techniques and martial arts below Saint grade.

He was originally supposed to have a teacher to guide him, but he had joined the natural school, so that was cancelled.

The resource support in this first phase alone was quite substantial. The 300 merit points instantly swelled his empty wallet, allowing him to implement some of his plans. If successful, his strength would experience explosive growth.

However, having enjoyed the benefits comes with certain obligations. Once he becomes powerful, the Tianyi Star Palace will summon him to participate in the war, and he cannot refuse. This is nothing. When it comes to a real crisis, can he really refuse to sign if he doesn't want to?

Ji Ming agreed to the plan without hesitation.

"Let's buy the Yin-Yang Meridian Opening Technique first!" He sighed inwardly, crossing out 100 merit points. He knew he would have to buy it sooner or later.

After switching to the Yin-Yang Meridian Opening Method, the strength of the source power is incomparable to what it is now; this alone can instantly increase combat power significantly.

Many core students do not take the second step to godhood, but they still purchase divine-grade cultivation techniques for this very reason: to increase their source energy strength and reduce the difficulty of breaking through bottlenecks.

In just a few seconds, the Yin-Yang Meridian Opening Method and the Jade Purity Ascension Method were sent over in a package. Only the information and cultivation method were included. The Book of Willpower was impossible. To cultivate this technique to perfection, one must be either an unparalleled genius or a super strong person. Who would have time to write a Book of Willpower for you?

Without much study, with the foundation of the Azure Flame Meridian Opening Technique, the transformation of the technique was not difficult. The difficulty lay in shaping the eleventh Heavenly Meridian.

[Main Character: Martial Artist]

[Life Strength: Level 16 (Jade Unveiled Triple)]

[Talents: Strong Willpower (Intermediate), God of War's Blessing (Saint-level)]

[Cultivation Method: Azure Flame Meridian Opening Technique, Level 3 (35%)]

[Skill: Star King Body Iv.17 (40%)]

Nine Luminaries Mystic Heaven Blade lv.11 (41%)

Tai Xu Yi Dun Iv.11 (22%)

Blood Clotting Curse, Dream Realm Curse

[Skill: First Rank in Swordplay (1/10000)]

【Specialties: Skybreaker Slash, Rainbow Slash, Azure Flame, Heart of Heaven and Earth, Moon Shadow Slash, Soaring Through the Void, Stellar Transformation】

[Number of moments of sudden enlightenment: 2 (19/100)]

These past few days, including the three days of the Star Realm Grand Examination, he hasn't had a moment's rest. Whenever he has time, he practices martial arts, and his progress has increased significantly.

He had accumulated two moments of enlightenment, but he didn't use them to maximize their effect. Treasures like the Purple Heart Lotus, which temporarily boosted his comprehension, couldn't be stacked with enlightenment, but methods like the Book of Willpower, which helped him understand martial arts techniques, could.

In short, methods to enhance comprehension will be overridden, while other methods will remain effective, unless one can raise their comprehension to a level exceeding that of sudden enlightenment. In such cases, what is overridden becomes the state of sudden enlightenment.

Even if Tianyi Star Palace possesses such a powerful treasure, Ji Ming doesn't believe he could ever come into contact with it.

But the Book of Will is possible; it's extremely precious in Shirakawa City, but this is the Tenichi Star Palace!

"Choose one martial arts technique or cultivation method of divine grade or lower, or a book of willpower."

This is also a benefit for core students, and it is probably the most valuable one. To write the Book of Will, one must first cultivate it to perfection. How strong would one have to be to cultivate a Saint-grade martial art to perfection?

He will definitely choose the Saint-grade one, and besides, the "Tai Xu Yi Dun" is originally a martial art of this quality. If he can obtain the corresponding Book of Will, his movement technique will take off rapidly!

Upon entering the virtual space, Ji Ming shouted, "Enter the martial arts page!"

A virtual AI voice announced, "Dear Samsung citizen, this is Samsung at your service!"

Three stars represents his authority level. After becoming a core student of Tianyi Star Palace, his authority is already very high. One star is the authority of an ordinary citizen, two stars is the authority of a top-tier third-tier expert, and three stars is the authority level of most fourth-tier professionals.

"All martial arts techniques available for your viewing have been displayed!"

One martial arts technique after another was immediately displayed.

"You have been detected to have free access to 10 martial arts techniques below the Saint rank. This access is only valid during the learning period. Please choose carefully and do not share it with others, otherwise you will violate Articles 86 and 105 of the 'Martial Arts Copyright Protection Regulations'."

"stop!"

Ji Ming flipped through the pages, then interrupted, "Find the Saint-grade movement technique, 'The Great Void Escape'!"

He won't graduate for another four years, so 10 techniques will be enough. He might learn that much, but he'll only borrow a little from it. His current martial arts skills are already pretty perfect.

"Found!"

【"Tai Xu Yi Dun": A Saint-grade high-level movement technique. After mastering it, there is a high chance of comprehending a trace of the Void Law. This law is extremely difficult to understand, so choose carefully!】

Price: 10,000 Merit Points (excluding the Book of Willpower)

Book of Willpower in stock: 8

[Note: With a Samsung account, you can purchase a maximum of three Saint-grade martial arts techniques!]

"So expensive?"

Ji Ming was shocked. Ten thousand merit points, and not even the Book of Willpower. It's true that any martial arts technique or skill above the Saint rank is a completely different story. Without the benefits of core students, he didn't even dare to glance at it.

If I'm not mistaken, after completing "The Great Void Escape," his speed in using the Heavenly Rainbow Technique will be greatly enhanced.

Before making a decision, he continued, "Search for the Heavenly Grade sword technique, 'Nine Luminaries Mystic Heaven Sword'!"

"Sorry, this martial art is not available in the general martial arts library. If you wish to learn it, please go to the Qian Tian School of the Tianyi Star Palace Martial Arts Department!"

In an instant, the virtual intelligence provided the answer.

"No?"

Ji Ming nodded. It was indeed a secret that was not to be passed on. Contributing was one thing, but it was impossible for a strong person to casually pass on their main martial arts technique. There must be a threshold to pass it on.

The Xuanhuang Alliance will also prevent this from happening. Although the Universal Martial Arts Library is strictly controlled, it is still possible for it to be leaked and become known to alien civilizations, which would be a terrible thing!

If the weaknesses in a martial arts technique were discovered, the impact could cause an entire war zone to collapse!

Martial arts techniques like the "Nine Luminaries Mystic Heaven Blade," which involve the foundation of a powerful individual, can only be obtained by joining a school and becoming an apprentice. He was able to learn it thanks to Master Luo.

Without hesitation, Ji Ming thought for a moment and searched again: "Does the Star King Body exist?"

"Yes, Master!"

【Star King Body: A high-grade Heavenly Rank Body Refining Martial Skill. Upon reaching perfection, one can attempt to condense the "Myriad Stars Sacred Body"!】

Price: 500 Merit Points (excluding the Book of Willpower)

Book of Willpower in stock: 53

The Holy Body of Ten Thousand Stars?

Ji Ming's eyes flickered slightly. This must be the Saint-grade body-refining martial art corresponding to the "Starry Sky King Body".

"Search for the Myriad Stars Sacred Body!"

"Sorry, insufficient permissions!"

The virtual AI coldly rejected him, which startled Ji Ming. He could exchange for the Void Escape Technique, but he couldn't even look at the Myriad Star Sacred Body. It seemed that the matter involved was much bigger than he had imagined.

There's not much to say then, "Exchange for the Book of the Will of the Void Escape!"

"Exchange successful! The Book of Willpower will arrive within three days. Please wait patiently!"

In the afternoon, the head instructor, Hong Kang, finally sent a message in the freshman group: "At 2 PM, all freshmen of the Martial Arts Department, please go to the teaching area, B..."

Assemble in Martial Arts Room 6!

Before we even reached the bottom of the mountain after leaving the villa area, Xia Qiwen, who had been missing for several days, greeted us with a smile.

"Ji Ming, which building do you live in?"

"Number 135 East, and you?" Ji Ming replied with a smile. He had basically confirmed this guy's identity; he was definitely a member of the Xia family. However, there were quite a few members of the Xia family, and he didn't know which branch this guy belonged to.

Xia Qiwen didn't say anything, and he was too lazy to ask; it was an unspoken understanding between the two of them.

"That's alright, I'm at East 126!"

Although the house numbers seem similar, they are actually quite far apart. In fact, Ji Ming couldn't even see the neighboring villa from his own house.

The mountain in the core accommodation area is very large, which is also to protect privacy. Every genius has some secrets, and no one wants to be watched by someone nearby.

The martial arts room in Room 6 has nearly 300 new students in the martial arts department this year, with eight core students. This is the largest department, accounting for nearly half of the total number of new students.

Ji Ming and Xia Qiwen arrived rather late. Not long after, a young man with an extraordinary air and a smile walked in.

"Hello everyone, I am your head mentor, Hong Kang!"

Hong Kang smiled brightly, making him instantly likable. He didn't seem like the treacherous villain Ye Zhou had warned him about at all. But you can know a person's face but not their heart, so it's best to be careful in the future.

"Without further ado, I'll get straight to the point. As the head mentor, I don't oversee much; it's mostly about student promotions and evaluations," Hong Kang said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, even those who didn't know before became respectful. Promotion and evaluation were crucial!

Ji Ming and the other core students remained expressionless, since it wasn't their problem anyway.

"By the way, core members shouldn't be indifferent either, otherwise I'll give you a D grade evaluation, and none of us will feel comfortable, right?"

""

Hong Kang said solemnly, "I don't care how powerful your background is or how influential your elders are, in the Tianyi Star Palace, dragons must coil up and tigers must lie low!"

"As the chief advisor for new students, I represent the Department of Education. If you can disregard even the Department of Education, then disregard everything I've said!"

Those core students who had previously been dismissive suddenly became much more respectful. The "D" grade assessment would also affect them, leaving a stain on their resumes if they stayed at the school or competed for other positions in the future. Even they couldn't ignore it.

Of course, Hung Kang can't just impose a "Grade D" assessment on anyone he wants; he'll have to get an explanation from the Department of Education first, as that would be a lose-lose situation!

However, the effect was remarkable; the few unruly individuals instantly sat up straight.

Ji Ming watched with growing seriousness. He realized that the man was indeed not as easy to deal with as he appeared!

"It's only a year. I hope everyone will cooperate well. I'll try my best to get everyone a top-notch performance evaluation by then." Hong Kang was serious but gentle, instantly defusing any hostility that might have arisen from his stern warning.

"I will send you all the courses next. Remember to choose your own courses and earn at least three credits each month. For some students from disadvantaged families, these credits are very important and can be used as merit points within the college."

Upon hearing this, the students' eyes lit up. Three merit points were quite a lot, and they didn't have to fight; they could just sit in the classroom and study.

Moreover, three credits is just the minimum; if they work harder, it's possible to earn more credits.

"Okay, I'm just here to meet everyone. If you need anything later, you can always find me at the Academic Affairs Office or call my communication wristband."

"get out of class dismissed!"

Hong Kang left decisively, which surprised Ji Ming. He thought that Hong Kang would try to make things difficult for him on their first meeting, but the other party acted as if he didn't know him at all.

But this is good too. He is not afraid of fighting, but it is best to be able to cultivate in peace.

Ji Ming returned to the villa area without much thought. The conditions here were much better than in Baichuan City. If he didn't work hard now, when would he?

He practiced diligently all afternoon until night fell. Ji Ming went out to find food—he could have arranged for someone to bring it over, or he could have chosen not to eat at all, but cultivation requires a balance of tension and relaxation. Being constantly tense is not a good thing. Going out for a stroll might be more efficient.

Classes officially begin on June 10th. There are some classes he has to attend, partly for academic credits, and partly for the important knowledge he needs to learn.

He had a plan in mind. He had two chances to enter each of the two wonders, the Moon Well and the Tower of Babel. He planned to ask Teacher Ye Zhou about their effects tomorrow.

If it's useful, he doesn't plan to hoard it; his priority is to improve his strength as soon as possible. Among the current core students, he's probably the weakest. It would be too embarrassing to be kicked out if he didn't work hard.

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My mind was wandering, when suddenly—

A dark figure appeared before him, and Ji Ming's expression changed. He looked up and frowned. He didn't recognize the person, but his appearance sparked a connection in his mind.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Yuan Heng, a second-year student in the Martial Arts Department."

Yuan Heng smiled and said, "It seems you've figured it out. That's right, Yuan Dongqing is my younger brother!"

Ji Ming looked around and found that there was no one around.

"Don't misunderstand!" Yuan Heng raised his hand and smiled, "I'm not here to avenge my good-for-nothing brother. It's a fair competition; if he's not as skilled, my Yuan family has nothing to say!"

Ji Ming still frowned. "What brings you here, Senior Brother Yuan?"

"I want to make a deal with you," Yuan Heng said earnestly.

"Oh?" Ji Ming paused. "I don't think I have anything I can trade with you, Senior Brother."

"Of course you have them!" Yuan Heng said eagerly, "How about you sell me the Tianlan Guiyuan Fruit?"

"Although this item is precious, its grade is not very high; it is merely rare. Its market price is generally around four hundred merit points, but I am willing to purchase it for five hundred merit points."

Five hundred merit points!

"This guy's really rich," Ji Ming remarked, but shook his head. "Even I know this is the market price!"

Some things are priceless and unavailable!

"How many does Junior Brother Ji want? I'm not exactly rolling in money either. The biggest use this item can have for you is for forging your eleventh Heavenly Meridian. Don't rush, there will be many more opportunities in the future!"

Yuan Heng said sincerely, "Sell me the Tianlan Guiyuan Fruit, and I will help you and Senior Luo resolve your grudges with my father. You injured Dongqing this time, and my father will be furious when he returns!"

Ji Ming's smile faded. "Is Senior Brother threatening me?"

"Just a reminder!" Yuan Heng said gently, "Dong Qing didn't want to let this go, and it was only after I persuaded him that he agreed to a reconciliation."

Ji Ming sneered inwardly; it seemed like a plea to buy, but in reality, it was coercion.

Putting aside the fact that the Heavenly Origin Fruit is very important to him and he will be able to use it soon, even if it were truly useless, he would not sell it to others, let alone these enemies!

"Senior brother, please leave. This item is useful to me!"

Yuan Heng's expression suddenly darkened. "Ji Ming, I'm only seeking peace for a spiritual fruit that's useless to you right now. Do you really have to go this far?"

"Is it really your fault, Senior Brother?" Ji Ming said in a deep voice, "If your Yuan family has the ability, then go after Master Luo. I don't care. But what about your father wanting to deal with me?"

"Then let's see if my grandmaster agrees!"

Yuan Heng's pupils contracted slightly. Elder He—fear appeared in his eyes, but he didn't want to let this opportunity slip by. The Heavenly Returning Origin Fruit was too rare. If he could obtain it, he was confident that he could break through in a short time, greatly enhance his status in the Star Palace, and receive more of the family's attention.

"Elder He won't bother with such trivial matters!" Yuan Heng said, trying to sound confident, though he wasn't really sure himself. After all, the old master's style was well-known, but he also had the Yuanyuan School behind him, so he wasn't that afraid.