Chapter 16: The Independent Martial Arts Room
Chapter 16: The Independent Martial Arts Room
For the past half a month, Li Yuan had been diligently cultivating while keeping a close eye on the war in Beijiang Province.
After all, his uncle was currently constructing defensive facilities in Beijiang Province.
According to the news, the human forces were winning battle after battle, inflicting heavy casualties on the Star Gate creatures.
However, Li Yuan sensed something amiss.
"Battle reports can deceive, but the front lines won't lie," Li Yuan said as he ate, glancing at the news broadcast on the electronic screen.
"Based on past experience, if we humans truly had the upper hand, we would have organized a large army and a group of martial artists to strike deep into the Star Gate's territory after the first wave of attacks..." Li Yuan's science grades were average, but his liberal arts grades were quite good.
He excelled in history and geography, especially modern history.
"This time, the war in the Lobnor Sea Star Gate has been going on for half a month, and the front lines seem to be repeatedly contested at the Star Gate's major entry points." Li Yuan's eyes were filled with worry.
What did this imply?
Humans had been unable to push back!
The war was likely brutal.
"I hope Uncle returns safely," Li Yuan thought to himself. These days, his uncle would occasionally call or send messages to reassure him, telling him not to worry.
"Mr. Zhou, Yan Zhou, I'm done eating and heading out," Li Yuan said, picking up his lunch box and walking towards the food collection counter.
"Wait for us, Yuan Ge! We're almost done eating," Zhou Qi shouted.
"I'm going to the Elite Building, not with you guys," Li Yuan said softly.
The Guanshan District First High School occupied a vast area, with four types of buildings: the Cultural Building, Martial Arts Building, Administrative Building, and Elite Building.
The Elite Building consisted of three enormous martial arts classrooms and dozens of independent martial arts rooms, specifically for the use of the three elite classes from grades 10 to 12.
There were fewer than a hundred students in total.
"You're going to the Elite Building?" Zhou Qi and Yan Zhou were taken aback.
"Who are you looking for? Wan Xiao?" Yan Zhou asked, puzzled.
"I'll be training over there from now on," Li Yuan replied after a moment's thought. "The school has assigned me an independent martial arts room, so I'll be cultivating there during my martial arts self-study sessions from now on."
Martial arts classes were only held once every two days for Xu's class.
As for the scholarship, the school didn't publicize it, and Li Yuan wouldn't mention it to avoid attracting attention.
However, the independent martial arts room was there for everyone to see, and word would eventually spread. Li Yuan decided to reveal it early.
"An independent martial arts room? Wow!"
"Yuan Ge's room?"
"It must be assigned by Xu's class!"
"Yuan Ge is awesome!" Yan Zhou and Zhou Qi exclaimed, and the group of boys erupted in excitement.
Their commotion attracted the attention of many students around them.
"Keep it low-key. I'm telling you this, but don't spread it around," Li Yuan said softly.
"Understood."
"Yuan Ge, we want to see this independent martial arts room. I've never been inside one before," one of them said.
"An independent martial arts room? I've never dared to imagine it," the group of boys spoke in hushed tones, still curious.
They didn't envy Li Yuan, and even if some had thoughts, they wouldn't be foolish enough to show it.
After all, their small team of over a dozen boys was led by Li Yuan.
Moreover, they all knew that Li Yuan's martial arts scores were excellent, and his raw scores had long been in the top ten of the grade.
"I've never been inside one either," more voices chimed in.
"I'll take you there when I have the chance," Li Yuan smiled. "But not today, as it's my first time there, and I need to familiarize myself with the place."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
...
The Elite Building and the Grade 12 Martial Arts Building were separated by a small playground, and one had to pass by the Administrative Building, making it relatively independent.
As a result, this area was very quiet.
The path was lined with lush trees, and the gentle breeze felt refreshing on their skin.
"The Elite Building," Li Yuan soon reached the building, and its decor had a rustic charm.
In front of the building stood a statue.
"Dongfang Ji," Li Yuan recognized the statue.
The first and strongest of human civilization, the founder of the Starfire Martial Temple, and the first Martial Artist to walk out of the center of a nuclear explosion alive.
He was Li Yuan's most admired idol.
"Martial Arts is my way," Li Yuan approached the statue, and beneath it was engraved with his famous saying.
At 1 pm, it was time for self-study in the Martial Arts classroom, so there were quite a few students coming and going.
However, no one paid much attention to Li Yuan.
The first-year students thought he was a second or third-year, and the third-year students thought he was a second-year.
Perhaps Li Yuan had some fame in the third-year grade, but it was limited to just his name.
Apart from his classmates, students from other classes rarely knew him.
Suddenly, a voice filled with surprise called out, "Li Yuan!" Li Yuan turned to look.
A figure as tall as a giant bear, wearing a Martial Arts uniform, walked down the steps.
"Wan Xiao, long time no see," Li Yuan smiled and waved.
The person who came was Wan Xiao, who had transferred to the Elite Class after awakening his Martial Spirit.
They were in the same school but different classes, so it was rare for them to meet.
"How's the Elite Class?" Li Yuan smiled and asked.
"It's okay," Wan Xiao nodded. "The Advanced Cultivation Techniques are indeed extraordinary. The classmates' levels are very high, and the mutual sparring effects are excellent..."
"You've got to work hard, or else I'll surpass you in the next exam," Wan Xiao said half-jokingly.
"I'll wait and see," Li Yuan smiled, their relationship was good, so this wasn't taken as a provocation.
"Oh, I forgot to ask, what are you doing in the Elite Building?" Wan Xiao asked in confusion. "Looking for someone?"
"Looking for a classroom," Li Yuan smiled. "How do I get to Martial Arts Room 4011?"
"4011?" Wan Xiao was taken aback. "That's the third-year's Independent Martial Arts Room, but isn't Martial Arts Room 11 closed? There's no one there."
"Yes, there's no one there yet," Li Yuan smiled. "There will be once I arrive."
Wan Xiao's pupils narrowed slightly, he wasn't stupid, and couldn't help but ask, "Your Independent Martial Arts Room?"
Li Yuan smiled and nodded. "It's my first time here, show me the way."
...
On the fourth floor, in front of Independent Martial Arts Room 4011.
As Li Yuan passed the facial recognition, the door to the Martial Arts Room opened, and Wan Xiao finally believed that Li Yuan was telling the truth.
On his face, he couldn't hide his shock.
"Amazing, are you from Xu Class?" Wan Xiao asked in admiration at the entrance of the Martial Arts Room.
Li Yuan smiled.
"Yes," Wan Xiao said. "Apart from not awakening your Martial Spirit, your raw scores are indeed high enough to be here."
Deep down, Wan Xiao admired Li Yuan.
Li Yuan stood in the Martial Arts Room, looking around. The room was about 150 square meters and very clean.
He pulled open the curtains, and sunlight poured in, brightening the room.
Punch Force Testing Area, Life Energy Detection Instrument, Projector, Camera... even a speed testing track was present.
Except for the lack of a speed testing track, all other technological equipment was available.
"From today onwards, this is my Independent Martial Arts Room?" Li Yuan's eyes shone with joy.
With an independent Martial Arts Room, undisturbed by others, his cultivation efficiency would naturally be higher.
Wan Xiao stood at the entrance of the Martial Arts Room, a hint of envy in his eyes.
An Independent Martial Arts Room? He didn't really care!
His family's Martial Arts Room wasn't any worse than the Independent Martial Arts Room.
What Wan Xiao cared about was this honor.
Suddenly, a cold voice came from the end of the corridor. "Wan Xiao, what are you doing here? Who gave you permission to open Martial Arts Room 4011?"
(End of Chapter)
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