Chapter 326: Super AI 'Mystic Wing', Supreme Martial Ascension Palace Entry Test (4K)

Chapter 326: Super AI 'Mystic Wing', Supreme Martial Ascension Palace Entry Test (4K)



"Halt! Don't run, you monster! My Willpower is maxed out, and I'll hit you with my Intentional Blast!"

In the office, Sch Jing looked out the window at the training ground in the distance, where students who had learned new moves were passionately sparring. He reached out and took a file from Ning Yuante, who was sitting next to him.

"Brother Sch, all of Zhao Longtu's information is here."

Ning Yuante said.

Sch Jing nodded, "Thanks for your hard work, Yuante."

Ning Yuante waved his hand and sighed, "It's not hard work, just doing my job!"

Sch Jing opened the file, and the first page was a very fierce-looking Zhao Longtu, looking like a prison inmate in his ID photo, with basic information such as gender, ethnicity, and education listed next to it.

Skipping to the second page, Sch Jing quickly scanned through the densely packed information, taking only two or three seconds to read through an entire page. He continued flipping through the pages, and in half a minute, he had finished reading through Zhao Longtu's file.

"So that's what happened..."

Sch Jing nodded, now understanding the situation with Zhao Longtu.

"He's quite a valuable asset... Can we find out where he is now?"

Sch Jing looked at Ning Yuante.

Ning Yuante proudly raised his eyebrows and said, "I thought you might ask, so I had the Zhi Ge Base in Silver City help us look for him, and we've found him."

"He's at the Supreme Martial Ascension Palace."

Sch Jing asked, "What's he doing there?"

Ning Yuante replied, "Any martial artist who still has a passion for the martial path will be attracted to that place... There's only one reason why Zhao Longtu went there—because the Supreme Martial Ascension Palace is located there!"

Sch Jing stroked his chin, "So, which floor is he on now, and how do we find him?"

"The message came in this morning. Zhao Longtu was at floor 8233 at that time."

Sch Jing's eyebrows twitched, "That high? What level of strength is required to reach that floor?"

Ning Yuante thought for a moment and said, "It's hard to determine the exact level below 10,000 floors. You only need to defeat three opponents on the same floor to move up. This floor isn't Zhao Longtu's limit either."

"However, we can make a rough estimate based on another set of data... Zhao Longtu entered the Supreme Martial Ascension Palace nine days ago, and in that time, he managed to climb to this position. It's likely that he received 'appreciation votes' from the majority of the 'audience' after each match, allowing him to rapidly ascend through the floors by skipping levels."

"In comparison... Brother Sch, do you remember Zhou Yinglin?"

Sch Jing nodded. Although he was just a minor opponent, he had to admit that his impression of Zhou Yinglin was quite deep, thanks to learning Seamless Heaven from him and other factors.

"I remember. What about him?"

Ning Yuante smiled, "Zhou Yinglin came to the Seventh Metropolitan Circle recently... and visited the Supreme Martial Ascension Palace, causing quite a stir."

"He took three days to climb through the lowest 10,000 floors and entered the 'Expert Zone'... He's currently around floor 17,000."

Sch Jing's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "Such a big time difference, there must be another way to skip levels, right?"

Ning Yuante nodded, "Of course there is... The key lies in the initial 'data test'."

"The Supreme Martial Ascension Palace is completely controlled by a super AI named 'Mystic Wing', and there are no official administrators inside. Only the 'Floor Lord' of the 972nd floor and the 'Sky Lord' have certain management permissions."

"When anyone first enters the first floor of the Supreme Martial Ascension Palace, 'Mystic Wing' will perform a data test on them to roughly determine their strength and then assign them a 'starting floor'."

"Therefore, powerful individuals won't waste time on lower floors... Zhou Yinglin performed well in the data test and was assigned a high starting floor, allowing him to quickly pass through the 10,000th floor."

Sch Jing understood, "I see."

Ning Yuante shrugged, "But as you know, a martial artist's strength isn't just about numbers on a 'stats sheet'. The data test results are also conservative, for example, even if an entrant's physical data is at the average level of a 20,000-floor expert, 'Mystic Wing' will only assign them a starting point of around 3,000 to 4,000 floors."

Sch Jing nodded, "That makes sense."

He stood up, "Let's go, Yuante."

Ning Yuante was taken aback, "Where are we going, Brother Sch?"

"Of course, to the Supreme Martial Ascension Palace."

Sch Jing smiled.

"Time is tight, and I only have two days left to nurture my students... I must bring back that naughty truant."

Ning Yuante was taken aback. "Ah, this..."

His instincts told him it would be difficult, and there wasn't enough time... To ascend to higher floors in the Supreme Martial Ascension Palace, one had to fight their way up; there were no tourist passages.

To meet Zhao Longtu, who was located on the eight-thousandth floor, he would first have to reach that floor himself... This was not an easy task to accomplish in a short time.

Just as he was about to speak, Ning Yuante's Iron Bloodline was fiercely activated.

He recalled the incredible feats Sch Jing had accomplished in the past, and he immediately chose to believe in Brother Sch.

If Brother Sch said it could be done, then it definitely could be done!

"Alright, I'll arrange for a flying vehicle right away!"

Ning Yuante saluted respectfully, his excitement evident.

He tapped twice on his wristband and began to call Zhi Ge Base. To avoid disturbing Sch Jing, he decided to open the door and step out of the office.

But when the door opened, he noticed a figure standing at the entrance, raising their hand as if about to knock, looking startled.

Sch Jing had already known there was someone outside. He turned to the visitor and said gently, "Sinian, what's the matter?"

Cao Sinian, dressed in martial arts attire, composed herself and shifted her gaze to Sch Jing.

In that instant, as her eyes met Sch Jing's, her sharp, fierce gaze softened, and she spoke in a low voice, "Teacher Sch..."

"Can I come with you...?"

...

A large, bread-shaped passenger vehicle hovered above the spacious training ground of Xuanwu Mansion.

The students watched as Sch Jing and Ning Yuante stepped out of the open cabin door, followed by Cao Sinian, and they were momentarily stunned.

"What's going on? Where is Teacher Sch going?"

"And Cao Sinian... Why is she following Teacher Sch?"

"Ah, that cunning Cao Sinian! I also want to go out and play with Teacher Sch!"

Chen Xingyan spoke calmly, "This should be a serious matter... Teacher Sch isn't that kind of person."

He Han sighed beside him, "Brother Zheng, your attitude is so proper now... I still prefer your previous rebellious attitude towards Teacher Sch. Can you go back to that?"

Chen Xingyan glanced at him expressionlessly and grabbed his clothes, tearing them.

Riiiip!

"Ah! My ○ Toilet!"

He Han looked at the shredded clothes with Gou Zhi Wu Zhi's White Feathered Girl character in shock.

He pointed at Chen Xingyan with a clenched jaw, "Zheng, you've made a terrible mistake. I hereby challenge you to a dark duel. I will use my fist and your blood to pay tribute to my master, Gou Zhi Wu Zhi..."

Someone nearby scoffed, "Isn't it a toilet?"

"This is role-reversal play," He Han replied.

Chen Xingyan sighed, completely speechless at this person.

...

On the flying vehicle, Sch Jing glanced at Cao Sinian sitting in the adjacent seat.

At this moment, her eyes were lowered, her expression indifferent, and her posture was as dignified as a nobly-educated young lady... This was not a deliberate act but an innate quality cultivated from a young age.

"Sinian, are you from the Cao family?"

Ning Yuante looked at her several times and couldn't help but ask.

Cao Sinian was slightly startled by the question and hesitated for a moment before nodding.

Seeing this, Sch Jing casually said, "Is the Cao family also one of the Thirteen Great Families?"

Ning Yuante nodded, "Yes, Brother Sch... Although I know that most Cao family members are in the north, this surname isn't uncommon. I didn't expect it to be true."

He scratched his head, "It's strange. Since you're from the Cao family, why did you come to take the martial exam and compete with commoners for the ascending channel?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Sinian's eyes narrowed as she looked at Ning Yuante and then at Sch Jing, but she remained silent.

"Don't ask too much about this, Yuante. Sinian doesn't seem to be here for fun; she must have her own reasons."

Sch Jing said.

Ning Yuante nodded, "You're right, Brother Sch."

Cao Sinian remained silent for a moment before speaking softly, "Thank you, Teacher Sch."

Sch Jing smiled and said, "Although it's only a brief connection... You are my student now. If you have any difficulties, feel free to speak up. I actually have quite a few connections."

Seeing Sch Jing making such interesting jokes again, Cao Sinian's eyes softened slightly, revealing a hint of a smile.

The flying vehicle sped towards the very center of the Seventh Metropolitan Circle amid the roar of its engines.

Compared to the Fifth Urban Zone's Sky Tower Center that Xue Jing had visited, the liveliness of the Supreme Martial Ascension Palace far exceeded the former.

Along the way, Xue Jing looked out the window and saw countless flying vehicles heading towards the Supreme Martial Ascension Palace, and even on the ground, there were numerous people swiftly advancing towards their destination on foot.

From time to time, one could witness martial artists with fiery temperaments engaging in conflicts on the road, and occasionally, these skirmishes would escalate into large-scale, intense brawls.

"The people of the Seventh Metropolitan Circle are so full of martial virtue."

Xue Jing chuckled.

"Does the government not intervene in these fights?"

Ning Yuante replied, "Of course not... How could they possibly manage it? There are thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of such incidents every day. Only in the cities are there restrictions, but in the wilderness, it's normal for hundreds or even thousands to die daily due to fights."

"It's even more exaggerated at the Supreme Martial Ascension Palace. There, they can legally engage in deadly duels. Every day, the bodies carried out of the Ascension Palace could pile up into small mountains..."

Xue Jing sighed slightly, "It's no wonder that the people of the Seventh Metropolitan Circle generally have much higher martial prowess than those in other urban zones. Looking down on the lukewarm competitions outside the circle is normal."

Ning Yuante chuckled, "But today, they will have to change their views about those outside the circle..."

"Sch Devil will arrive at his loyal Supreme Martial Ascension Palace today!"

Xue Jing glanced at him and shook his head with a smile, "Don't give me loans, I can't do that yet... Maybe in a year or two."

Ning Yuante laughed, "It's just a matter of time..."

Cao Sini, standing nearby, felt a bit strange.

It was already odd that Teacher Xue liked to make such peculiar jokes, but even more so that someone would play along with him.

Cao Sini's lips curved slightly, revealing a hint of a smile.

What an interesting person... So different from her parents.

After a journey of more than three hours, the aircraft successfully arrived at the center of the Seventh Metropolitan Circle - the Supreme Martial Ascension Palace.

Xue Jing stepped out of the 'vehicle' and looked up at the massive white structure before him, so large that it was difficult to see its entirety.

Although it was named a 'Palace', its overall structure resembled more of a 'Tower', built layer upon layer, with exquisite ancient-style carvings covering its exterior, resembling an ancient palace. It had an ancient and awe-inspiring feel, and just looking at it made one feel insignificant and humble.

The entrance was a massive gate, nearly fifty meters wide, with countless martial artists in various attire and extraordinary auras entering and exiting.

"There are seven more gates like this in different directions, a total of eight entrance gates..." Ning Yuante gave a thumbs-up and pointed towards the gate.

Xue Jing nodded and walked forward, with Ning Yuante and Cao Sini following behind.

As soon as they entered, Xue Jing noticed that the bracelet on his wrist began to flash incessantly.

In less than a second, the flashing stopped, and a lively female voice sounded in his ear.

"Welcome, 656652123rd Ascender."

"Please tell me your name."

Xue Jing turned to look at Ning Yuante beside him.

"The Supreme Martial Ascension Palace's super AI, 'Mystic Wing', is generated through the infinite computing power of the Hypernet." Ning Yuante explained with a smile.

"With infinite computing power, she possesses autonomous thinking capabilities equivalent to, or even surpassing, humans. Except for the limitations of the underlying code due to AI Law restrictions, she is essentially a living individual."

"There are many such super AIs in the Inner Ring... Their production difficulty isn't that high, but due to a law enacted decades ago, only licensed major companies can manufacture these AIs, and the hardware requirements are also high, so they aren't overly abundant."

Xue Jing nodded, "This does have a bit of a cyberpunk feel to it."

"Please tell me your name." Mystic Wing repeated the request.

"Xue Jing."

"Welcome again, Ascender Xue Jing." Mystic Wing continued.

"Do you need me to arrange a 'test' for you immediately?"

"After the 'test' is completed, I will assign you a suitable floor as your starting point. You can choose to start your ascension from this floor or any floor below it..."

After Mystic Wing's detailed explanation, Xue Jing nodded.

"Thank you, please start the test right away."

"Understood, please wait..."

...

(End of Chapter)

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