The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator

Chapter 173: Chapter 106: Mutual Mentorship (2)

“If one’s own realm has not yet reached a higher level, cultivation within the illusion will not yield any verification effect; it is all illusory, and could instead affect your future growth and mislead your direction.”

“Therefore, your first lesson is finished once you have cultivated to your current realm within the illusion.”

She paused slightly: “According to academy regulations, S-Class students are entitled to cultivate here once, to consolidate their foundation.”

“Now, your opportunity is exhausted.”

“In the future, if you still wish to come here, it will depend on your performance.”

“The Martial Saint Stele is an heirloom of the academy. Each time it is activated, its internal power is consumed, so… only the most outstanding among you will have the chance to come here to observe the Martial Saint Stele later on.”

“You have experienced it personally, so you should already be aware that the internal cultivation environment is distinguished by realm.”

“Each realm is a scene.”

“The most outstanding among you can come here after breaking through each great realm, up until the Martial Saint Realm.”

Candle Kite’s words fell.

Voices of inquiry arose among the students.

“Are there only five scenes here?”

“There are eight scenes.”

At this moment, Chi Chenzhou’s voice rose.

“The Martial Saint Stele contains a total of eight scenes.”

“Those among you, when reaching the Martial Saint Realm, must come here to copy the word ’Martial’.”

“If you can gain the recognition of the Martial Saint Stele.”

“Then…”

“You will naturally gain access to the last three scenes.”

“The latter three scenes involve Celestial Being, Transcendence, and Martial God.”

“Since the Martial Saint Stele has stood here, in the history of Martial Abyss, three people in total have managed to do so at the Martial Saint level.”

“So…”

Chi Chenzhou smiled peacefully: “Little ones, do your best.”

“If you can reach that step, then you truly have a chance to meet Mr. Chen Shu.”

At the front.

More students gradually awakened.

Soon, under the light of the Martial Saint Stele, only three remained.

Qin Jin.

Bai Huaiyu.

Fang Shuo.

At the back.

The group of S-Class students, all of whom were young and lively, seeing that Principal Chi had no intention of enforcing classroom discipline, couldn’t help but whisper among themselves.

“Who do you think will be the last to leave the illusion?”

“Isn’t it obvious? Of course, it’s Qin Jin; he’s already reached the Innate Realm and should be able to enter the third scene as Mother Zhu mentioned. I wonder what the third scene looks like.”

“Mother Zhu?”

“Ah, what did you say?”

“You gave yourself away. I always call her Sister Zhu; that instantly elevates my standing.”

“Are you even paying attention to the main point of what I said?!”

“Do we have someone who has already entered the Innate Realm?”

“Fang Shuo is the top scorer of this year’s exams, so it’s not surprising he hasn’t emerged yet. Bai Huaiyu, I’ve never heard of, could she be another Celestial Pride from an obscure place like Qin Jin?”

“Qin Jin has pretty good luck, bypassing to the Innate Realm and getting to participate in one more scene directly.”

Among the crowd.

Ye Ping’an’s steady voice rang out.

“In such a hurry?”

Xie Wuya glanced over and spoke directly: “Ye Ping’an, are you still upset for not getting beaten up by Qin Jin last time? Is it bad luck, or are you just not capable enough? If you want better luck, just break through to the Innate Realm.”

As the two clashed.

In front of the Martial Saint Stele.

Bai Huaiyu opened her eyes.

She looked towards the Martial Saint Stele, lingered for a moment, then retracted her gaze, and gently walked over to where the students were.

Behind her.

At that moment, Fang Shuo also opened his eyes.

He did not look calm, his face showing ripples. After clenching his fist, his eyes lingered on a spot diagonally ahead for a moment.

There.

Was Qin Jin’s figure.

After focusing for two seconds, he voluntarily withdrew.

As he left.

All eyes focused on Qin Jin.

The only student of this batch who had broken through to the Innate Realm before the school started.

Some of the students who were admitted through the exams, not knowing the situation initially, now understood the reason.

After the initial exchange, unbeknownst to anyone, once again, tranquility returned to the Star Sea Island.

…

Within the illusion, Qin Jin joined the army.

This was a completely new experience.

Similar to the [Dao Field] in the second scene, the corps he joined had no name but seemed to be some Pioneer Corps.

If.

The main theme of the first two scenes was cultivation.

Then the main theme of this scene is war!

Never ceasing, Star Sea Fierce Beasts, Evil God’s Favored, and many enemies with unknown identities and names.

The war is endless, never stopping.

Fighting on the battlefield is entirely different from fighting in the arena for a member of the Martial Arts Family. On the battlefield, you must face endless enemies and carefully calculate every bit of energy to achieve the best effect.

This is the greatest tempering for Qin Jin.

The weakest link in his combat style was compensated for on this battlefield.

This third scene no longer had time for cultivation, but through constant fighting, the self within the illusion realm was tempered, and the Primordial Power continually enhanced.

At the same time…

The comrades of the corps became even more extraordinary. Some of them had reached a state where every word about martial arts was like a gem, allowing Qin Jin to gain enlightenment and benefits.

This is truly a place of inheritance.

In war, Qin Jin and his comrades in this illusion realm became increasingly familiar, deepening their relationships.

No one knows how much time passed.

Qin Jin even grew somewhat numb.

In the final scene within this illusion realm.

He and his squad went to raid a certain stronghold and were ambushed, ultimately achieving a pyrrhic victory.

Qin Jin in the illusion realm survived.

But the captain of his squad died in front of him.

The last scene Qin Jin saw was…

The captain, whose breath was weakening, raised his hand. A light sparkled, reflecting on Qin Jin’s forehead.

In the next moment…

Everything shattered with a bang!

Martial Abyss Headquarters.

On the island, Qin Jin suddenly opened his eyes.

Reflected in his eyes were blood and fire.

In the battlefield of the illusion realm, he gave his all. When his spirit returned to his body at the moment he opened his eyes, the Primordial Power stirred under the influence of his spirit, and his aura spread out around him.

In that instant.

In the distance.

Chi Chenzhou witnessed this, his gaze shifting, the barrier dispersed.

The momentum was no longer hindered, spreading mightily in all directions. All the S-Class Students clearly sensed it, their expressions changing.

Primordial Power is the combination of Life Energy and Spiritual Power.

At this moment, as the aura spread, aside from the suppressive force it contained, these S-Class Students also sensed a smell of blood, vaguely resembling a battlefield, as if they were witnessing a scene of slaughter.

This is a contagion from the spiritual level.

Qin Jin stood in front of the Martial Saint Stele, as if unaware, information continuously flashed through his mind.

That was…

The light bestowed upon him by the captain in the Martial Saint Stele illusion realm.

This is a combat technique driven by Primordial Power, a long-range attack method, known as the [Source-Killing Cannon].

Currently.

As information flashed through his mind, it was as if he saw that captain using this method to annihilate the enemies ambushing them.

He quickly mastered this combat technique.

“No wonder…”

“The first two scenes were for cultivation, and the third scene started the war.”

“Not only because it was once the experience of Mr. Chen Shu, but also because a Martial Artist in the Innate Realm, with Unity of God and Flesh, can remain clear-headed in this war illusion realm, without sinking into it.”

Thinking about the never-ending wars, which even made him somewhat numb, Qin Jin’s momentum gradually calmed, and his state of mind became serene.

“Source-Killing Cannon.”

“Is this a gift from the illusion realm?”

“To be precise, it’s the intent and the secret legacy left by a Martial Saint who once imitated the martial character here.”

“Next time, even if I re-enter the illusion realm, even if in the same corps, the same battlefield, I’ll probably never see that captain again.”

“Because the intent that constituted him has already been exhausted.”

As his thoughts turned.

The blood and fire in Qin Jin’s eyes dissipated, and he turned to look at the crowd.

This is the first lesson of Wuyuan Academy.

From start to finish, it confirmed the unique charm of the Martial Arts Family he heard about when he first learned of the name Martial Abyss.

The passing on of the torch.

Amidst the crowd’s attention, Qin Jin stepped forward, walking toward them.

At this moment.

Chi Chenzhou’s voice rang out.

“To experience the Martial Saint Stele for the first time and gain the recognition of [Intent], Qin Jin, you did very well.”

Qin Jin paused slightly.

Principal Chi’s words clearly referred to the combat technique inheritance he received.

Chi Chenzhou’s voice was calm, continuing, “Because of you, a portion of the Martial Saint Stele’s intent has disappeared.”

“In the future…”

“Remember to replenish it.”

Qin Jin made no other movements.

He simply nodded and spoke softly.

“Alright.”