The Capital Martial University Retirement Home was no ordinary nursing facility.
Every person living here had once been a senior leader of Capital Martial University. At their peak, each of them had possessed combat strength no lower than the 7th stage!
It could be said that if any one of them stomped a foot, the entire capital would tremble.
Of course, the reason they had retired was not only due to old age and declining Vitality. Another reason was that they had suffered severe injuries while resisting enemies on the Extraterritorial Battlefield.
The moment Su Yu entered the retirement home, he saw quite a few elderly men hunched over in a pavilion, playing chess.
Some were missing an arm. Others had lost a leg.
A few even wore eyepatches.
Even from such a distance, Su Yu could feel the deathly aura emanating from them.
All of them were heroes in their twilight years.
Each of them had once been high-spirited, contributing their strength to humanity.
They did not retire safely.
Only those who could no longer fight would withdraw behind the scenes.
If one day foreign enemies attacked Capital Martial University, this group of elders would be the first line of defense!
After entering this place, even these hot-blooded young geniuses unconsciously restrained themselves, becoming “well-behaved” and low-key.
“Yo, Xiao Wang, bringing this year’s Heaven Ranking students to receive Old Zhao’s martial inheritance, huh?”
“Tsk tsk, the quality of this year’s Heaven Ranking is exceptionally high.”
“Much better than that brat Ye Tao’s batch.”
“Mid-6th stage, Early 6th stage, Late 5th stage… tsk tsk, the lowest is Late 5th stage. Not bad, not bad.”
“The one in front should be the Su Family’s boy, right? Heavenly Soul Grandmaster… tsk, the Su Family’s fortune is truly enviable.”
A group of elders walked toward them, looking the students up and down, filled with emotion.
When Wang Tianming saw them, a smile appeared on his face as well.
“Elder Ming, Elder Kang, these are all seed candidates. This year Elder Zhao said his time is nearing its end and asked me to arrange suitable candidates. Fortunately, they’ve all performed well.”
When mentioning Elder Zhao, the light in Wang Tianming’s eyes dimmed slightly.
That 9th stage Grandmaster… had been Capital Martial University’s greatest pillar.
And now…
An old man tugged at his small beard and chuckled. “Not bad, not bad. Seems like you’re doing a decent job as principal. Go on. Old Zhao is waiting for you inside.”
After chatting briefly with the elders, Principal Wang continued leading the group deeper into the retirement home.
They stopped in front of a villa.
“Wait here. I’ll go in first and explain the situation to Elder Zhao.”
After speaking, Wang Tianming walked into the villa.
The group waited outside for about twenty minutes. The villa doors opened, and Wang Tianming walked out with a sorrowful expression.
After saying that, Wang Tianming stepped aside alone, looking somewhat dejected.
Upon hearing this, the Heaven Ranking geniuses exchanged glances. The girl ranked ninth walked into the villa first.
As soon as she entered, the door closed automatically.
During the wait, Su Yu’s gaze swept across the faces of the top twenty Heaven Ranking students. In the end, he slowly closed his eyes and stopped paying attention.
In the original novel, the academy arc was the most boring.
Aside from Chu Feng showing off and slapping faces, there was only the reverse defeat of Ye Qing that was somewhat interesting.
The real highlights were on the Extraterritorial Battlefield.
That place… was the true land beyond the law!
Only there could all his plans truly unfold!
Another person similar to Su Yu was Ye Qing. He was also not good at socializing and preferred cultivating alone.
While others were exchanging insights, he chose to close his eyes and cultivate.
Every second was spent training!
Of course, Chu Feng was not idle. Though he came from a humble background, he had once defeated Ye Qing, who had been ranked first at the time. Although he later dropped to second place, his monstrous reputation had already spread.
Many disciples from aristocratic families and talented youths from modest backgrounds approached him to build connections.
Chu Feng naturally welcomed them all.
At present, he wanted to gather as many talented individuals under his command as possible.
Only then could he contend with the Su Family!
A Martial Saint family, plus Heavenly Soul Grandmaster Su Yu, had already made him feel a threat to his life!
He was even worried that once he went to the Extraterritorial Battlefield, Su Yu might assassinate him!
As time passed, the others gradually came out of the villa.
Many of them emerged with faint joy on their faces.
Although the successor of the inheritance had not yet been decided, they had still gained much.
A 9th stage Grandmaster personally guiding them for ten minutes was enough for them to comprehend many things.
After Ye Qing entered and exited the villa, it was finally the protagonist Chu Feng’s turn.
At that moment, Su Yu slowly opened his eyes and glanced around. Seeing everyone exchanging insights, he remained silent.
His gaze suddenly settled on Ye Qing.
Seeing Ye Qing’s somewhat dazed expression, Su Yu knew it must be the same as in the original novel. He had been reprimanded by that old fellow inside.
“Chu Feng should have gained the old man’s recognition by now, right?”
Creak.
Finally, the villa doors slowly opened. Though Chu Feng appeared calm on the surface, Su Yu still caught a trace of excitement in his eyes.
Just like in the original novel, the protagonist was indeed compatible with this martial inheritance!
“Su Yu, your turn,” Wang Tianming called from the villa entrance.
When Principal Wang called his name, everyone’s gaze immediately focused on Su Yu.
They were all curious whether this deeply hidden monster would obtain the martial inheritance.
Su Yu nodded lightly. “Alright.”
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, he stepped into the villa.
Bang.
The door closed.
The moment he entered the villa’s living room, Su Yu smelled an extremely strong medicinal scent, along with an unmistakable odor of decay.
Without observing his surroundings, Su Yu walked straight to the elderly man sitting cross-legged in front and cupped his fists. “Greetings, Old Principal.”
Buzz.
On the meditation cushion, the old man, who looked like dried wood, hunched and skeletal, slowly opened his eyes. Those aged eyes were turbid, filled with the aura of twilight.
He raised his arm, which was little more than skin and bones, and said hoarsely, “Sit.”
Su Yu nodded slightly and, without hesitation, sat directly opposite him.
The old man looked at Su Yu for a long time before finally sighing. “I didn’t expect Capital Martial University to produce a Heavenly Soul Grandmaster.”
“It’s a pity that my inheritance is not suitable for you.”
The old man spoke bluntly. “Although I already have someone in mind, I can still offer you some guidance in martial arts. What would you like to ask?”
Su Yu was not surprised by these words.
After all, the only one truly suitable for the old man’s inheritance was the Chosen One, Chu Feng!
No one else… was appropriate.
However, Su Yu had not come here for the inheritance, nor for martial arts guidance.
In an instant, his gaze grew deep and unfathomable. He smiled faintly and said softly, “Elder Zhao, that’s not what I want.”
Seeing the depth in Su Yu’s eyes, the old man was slightly startled and asked, “Then what do you need?”
Su Yu stared into his cloudy eyes and enunciated each word clearly, “The key!”
Whoosh!
Upon hearing the word “key,” the old man, who had seemed lifeless moments before, suddenly had his aura fluctuate violently.
“You know its secret?!”