The time for the higher education institutions’ assessment is getting closer.

The next day, when Su Yu came to the academy, he felt the tense atmosphere.

The students in the pre-exam class were walking faster than other students, rushing to and fro. The heat of one-on-one challenges had instantly passed, and the students no longer had the mind to fight.

Su Yu originally wanted to find Liu Wenyan, but on the way, he met someone he didn’t expect to meet.

Xia Bing!

The Chief of the Dragon Martial Guard, the head of the Dragon Martial Guard stationed in Nanyuan.

Except for the period when the Myriad Clan Sect attacked, the Dragon Martial Guard was stationed in Nanyuan Academy. At other times, the Dragon Martial Guard was not in Nanyuan Academy, and few people in Nanyuan knew where they were specifically.

A strong man in the Tengkong Second Level, with the same realm as City Lord Wu Wenhai.

Su Yu naturally knew the power of the Dragon Martial Guard. He had always wanted to join the Dragon Martial Guard before, and in fact, including now, Su Yu still had this idea.

However, it was difficult to enter the Dragon Martial Guard, and his old man had been eager for many years without success.

Su Yu saw Xia Bing, and Xia Bing naturally saw him too.

Originally hurrying by, Xia Bing suddenly stopped when he passed Su Yu.

Turning his head to look at Su Yu, Su Yu felt the gaze and hurriedly stopped, bowing and saying, “Sir Xia.”

Xia Bing nodded slightly, looked at him for a while, and revealed a hint of surprise, “Kaiyuan Eighth Level?”

Su Yu was slightly startled and quickly said, “Just broke through yesterday.”

“Very fast.”

Xia Bing said, and then added, “I originally thought you would quickly reach the Seventh Level, but the Eighth Level is a bit beyond my expectations.”

Su Yu didn’t know how to respond. Was Xia Bing paying attention to him?

He and Xia Bing had no intersection.

Xia Bing was stern and said, “Bai Feng’s ‘Kaiyuan Art’ is only half-baked. The fact that you can quickly step into the Eighth Level shows that you have good talent in the path of warriors.”

“I know your father. Your father has come to our garrison a lot in recent years, but he is not qualified to join the Dragon Martial Guard.”

Su Yu was a little embarrassed, and this was not easy to answer.

Xia Bing didn’t care about his reaction and continued, “I am also from the Demon Suppression Army, but I enlisted later than your father. I only enlisted when your father retired. Six years ago, I was transferred back to the Dragon Martial Guard and served as the Chief of the Dragon Martial Guard stationed in Nanyuan.”

Su Yu still didn’t respond. He didn’t know why Xia Bing was telling him this.

“The Civilization Academy is not as good as you think. Backstabbing, mutual calculations, you won’t be able to raise your head until the day you materialize.”

“I don’t like the people in the Civilization Academy. I prefer the War Academy, and I prefer the Dragon Martial Guard… Of course, it has nothing to do with you.”

When Xia Bing said these words, his face was serious. “Your father said that he can’t come to the Dragon Martial Guard. He hopes that his son can one day enter the Dragon Martial Guard and continue to follow the General to fight!”

“The Dragon Martial War Academy, you can consider it. It’s… cleaner than the Civilization Academy!”

“Become an adult…”

Su Yu was a little surprised. Was Xia Bing recruiting?

Xia Bing calmly said, “The Dragon Martial Guard is stationed in various cities and is also responsible for reserve selection! You didn’t have this qualification before, but now you do. Of course, I’m just suggesting, nothing else.”

“Originally, I shouldn’t have said so much, but your father is a veteran of the Demon Suppression Army after all, so I’ll say a few more words. Now… the Civilization Academy is much more complicated than it used to be. The internal affairs are not peaceful, factions are standing in line. A group of guys who only did research originally now have more thoughts and more ideas, making a mess.”

“Your teacher, Liu Wenyan, Bai Feng who wants to accept you as a student, and Hong Researcher, Bai Feng’s teacher… they are considered to be of the same faction. The inside story is more complicated than I said. In short, getting involved now will not do you any good.”

Su Yu was at a loss, somewhat at a loss, and said softly, “Sir, I don’t quite understand what you mean. I’m just a middle school student who hasn’t been assessed yet.”

“You will understand sooner or later!”

Xia Bing said firmly, “Remember one sentence, Great Xia Prefecture is still Great Xia Prefecture!”

After Xia Bing said this, he turned and left.

Su Yu fell into deep thought. After a moment, he smiled bitterly and strode away.

He really didn’t quite understand what Xia Bing meant.

Of course, Xia Bing’s words also had a warning meaning, going to the Civilization Academy may not be a good thing, the Dragon Martial War Academy may be purer.

If it were before, Su Yu would definitely be very happy.

But now, he has made up his mind to go to the Great Xia Civilization Academy. Just talking about the cultivation of willpower, going to the War Academy is definitely not as good as the Civilization Academy.

What’s more, Liu Wenyan has been teaching him for so long, and he originally wanted to go to the Civilization Academy, but he was just worried that the Civilization Academy wouldn’t help with improving combat power.

…………

In the office.

Liu Wenyan was not reading this time, but writing. Liu Wenyan’s writing was very good, at least Su Yu thought so, a hundred times better than his own.

“Something on your mind?”

Liu Wenyan continued to write without looking up, but he felt Su Yu’s hesitation.

“No, I just met Chief Xia…”

“He asked you to go to the Dragon Martial Academy?”

“Yes.”

“Don’t pay attention to him.”

Liu Wenyan didn’t seem to be irritated, but was just a little emotional. “Did he say that the Civilization Academy is not suitable for you, or that the Civilization Academy has deteriorated?”

“This…”

“It’s okay, it’s not the first time he’s said that. In fact, many people in the Dragon Martial Guard say that.”

Liu Wenyan calmly said, “What he said is also true. The Civilization Academy is indeed different from what it used to be. The death of the Fifth Generation Prefecture Lord and the assumption of office of the Sixth Generation Prefecture Lord, after that, the Civilization Academy entered a period of rapid development. During this period, it also brought some bad influences.”

“Fifty years ago, the Civilization Academy was not as strong as it is now, but it was not as chaotic as it is now.”

The following incomplete paragraph suggests more information is present and will be provided upon moving to the “next page”. This has been noted at the end.

“This is inevitable. When people become stronger, they will naturally have some other thoughts.”

“Backstabbing, deception, fighting for benefits… this is something that must be experienced, and it is also a kind of experience. Whoever can rise in this environment is the real strong.”

Su Yu frowned, “Teacher, is the Civilization Academy very chaotic?”
“It’s not too chaotic, things are generally under control, though of course, there are some minor frictions beneath the surface.”

Liu Wenyan looked up at him, at this student he was reasonably satisfied with, and said in a calm voice, “The Dragon Martial Guards are somewhat dissatisfied with the Civilization Academy, and this stems from Mansion Master Xia.”

“Ah?”

Su Yu was surprised and said, “Mansion Master Xia…dissatisfied with the Great Xia Civilization Academy?”

“Sort of.”

Liu Wenyan sighed softly, “This was originally far from your concern, so there’s no need to pay too much attention to it. However, since Xia Bing has brought it up, I’ll say a few words. Mansion Master Xia…I can’t really judge him, but everyone has a perception of him: Iron-blooded, powerful, and stubborn!”

“These three words summarize Mansion Master Xia.”

“Stubborn?”

Su Yu seized the key point and quickly asked, “What does stubborn mean?”

“The literal meaning.”

Liu Wenyan put down his pen, “It’s not necessarily a derogatory term, but Mansion Master Xia’s political views have caused disagreements with many people. Back in the Heavens Battlefield, it caused resistance from many people.”

“Why?”

“Too stubborn. In the Heavens Battlefield, tens of thousands of races compete. Some races are great enemies, to be killed without hesitation! Other races can be won over and divided, or at least kept neutral.”

Liu Wenyan shook his head and sighed, “However, during Xia Mansion Master’s command of the Demon Suppression Army, he led the army in ambushing the armies of several races, causing several originally neutral races to become somewhat hostile to the human race. Therefore, he was removed from his position, and the Demon Suppression Army was no longer commanded by him.”

Su Yu hesitated but quickly made up his mind and said, “Teacher, the so-called neutral races are just sitting on the sidelines! Once the human race weakens, these guys will swarm in and devour human territory! I’ve heard my father talk about the great victories of the Demon Suppression Army in several battles, and I think those races should be killed!”

“You’re not the only one who thinks that way.” Liu Wenyan smiled lightly, “Many people support Xia Longwu, including the front-line legions. I’m not saying Xia Longwu was wrong, but…it’s normal for internal disagreements to exist within the human race, don’t you think?”

Liu Wenyan looked at this student and smiled. It was a good thing to have his own opinions; blindly agreeing with others without thinking for himself would be bad.

“People have different ideas, and you can’t make everyone think the same way. Mansion Master Xia’s approach isn’t necessarily wrong, but you have to admit that the human race has experienced more wars as a result, and in some areas, wars break out faster and more fiercely.”

Su Yu disagreed, “At least it has deterred a group of neutral races!”

“Sort of.”

Liu Wenyan nodded, “Let’s not discuss this for now, since it’s a front-line issue. The reason why Mansion Master Xia is somewhat dissatisfied with the Civilization Academy is because some people in the Civilization Academy have proposed some ideas…Know yourself and your enemy, the Civilization Academy is willing to open itself up to all races!”

“What?”

Su Yu was shocked!

“Recruit students from all races!”

Liu Wenyan said in a deep voice, “The current Mansion Master of the Civilization Academy is also a capable person! He suggested that instead of the human race painstakingly groping and analyzing the civilizations of all races, it would be better to let the civilizations of all races enter the Civilization Academy. Who could understand their own civilization better than the races themselves?”

“Know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated! Let them analyze themselves, let them contribute their civilization’s foundation…”

Su Yu exclaimed, “Wouldn’t that also mean opening up human civilization to them?”

“Yes!”

Liu Wenyan said in a deep voice, “The myriad races aren’t stupid. Would they provide the human race with methods to target them for nothing? If the human race wants their things, they also want to understand the human race more deeply.”

“So, this is a double-edged sword, and that’s why it hasn’t been successful for so many years. Many people oppose it, and some support it.”

“Mansion Master Xia doesn’t agree, which has led to some disagreements.”

“Mansion Master Xia even…never mind, let’s not mention this.”

Su Yu was anxious. It was frustrating to be left hanging.

“Teacher, what about Mansion Master Xia?”

Liu Wenyan looked at his anxious expression and found it amusing, “This…is hard to say. It’s kind of a black history. Don’t mention it when you get to the Great Xia Civilization Academy.”

“Okay, okay, definitely.”

Liu Wenyan smiled, shaking his head, “Twelve years ago, the Great Xia Civilization Academy made such a suggestion again. Mansion Master Xia didn’t appear at the time, and the Great Xia Mansion didn’t say anything.”

“The current Mansion Master felt that since he didn’t say anything, it was tacit approval.”

“So, he contacted a few small races and wanted to try recruiting a few students from those races into the Great Xia Civilization Academy…”

“As a result…shortly after they arrived, a battle broke out in the Heavens Battlefield. Mansion Master Xia led the Dragon Martial Guards to raid these small races, directly wiping out their lairs and seizing a large number of techniques, manuals, and other resources.”

“Mansion Master Xia didn’t come to the Civilization Academy but had the Dragon Martial Guards send over those tens of thousands of books…The meaning was clear: I am willing to take what you are painstakingly seeking directly on the battlefield!”

Liu Wenyan sighed, “This completely shattered the plan for all races to enter the academy! People sent their people here, and you wiped out their lairs. Would anyone else dare to come? Could they even come?”

“The current Mansion Master had been working for years to negotiate with all parties, and it was completely crushed.”

As Su Yu listened, for some reason, he suddenly felt a surge of excitement and said in a muffled voice, “Isn’t this…a good thing?”

I will take what I want myself!

I’d rather take it directly than seek it deviously!

“I didn’t say it was bad, but it does invite some jealousy.” Liu Wenyan said softly, “The human race can’t resist the myriad races alone, Su Yu, you must understand this.”

“Small races, weak races, can all be won over.”

“The small races that were contacted at the time could have been won over, but they were wiped out, which will make other small races feel like their lips are cold when their teeth are gone!”

“Once you push them to the opposing side, one race isn’t a match for the human race, but what about ten or a hundred races working together?”

“You can’t kill them all!”
Su Yu nodded slightly, he understood this point as well, but Xia Longwu’s actions were indeed very inspiring.

“So, the division arose!”

Liu Wenyan sighed, “Prefect Xia is very stubborn. He believes that the fall of heads will deter the myriad races even more! But many people think that this will make the human race’s situation even more difficult. Fortunately, Prefect Xia was subsequently ordered to no longer appear on the battlefield of the heavens, which appeased the anger of many smaller races.”

Su Yu unwillingly said, “So Prefect Xia can no longer go to the battlefield of the heavens? Isn’t this tying our own hands?”

“Not really.”

Liu Wenyan chuckled, “It’s just some concessions and compromises made by the strong at the front lines, mainly to appease the smaller races among the myriad races. In reality… if Prefect Xia really wanted to go, without making a big fuss, who would care?”

“Who would let a top expert retire in the rear?”

“Moreover… it may not be a bad thing, giving him some time to polish his realm. He was progressing too fast at that time. Relaxation and tension are needed to better step into that realm.”

Liu Wenyan explained, “This is not a bad thing. Prefect Xia himself knows this, otherwise, with his personality, do you think he would be so obedient? If he’s asked to stay in the Great Xia Prefecture, would he be willing to stay here?”

Liu Wenyan said with a smile, “Then you underestimate our prefect too much. Don’t think that he hasn’t been to the battlefield of the heavens much in recent years, but he hasn’t really not been there. The battlefield of the heavens is too big, who would keep an eye on him all the time? The Dragon Martial Guards also frequently appear on the battlefield of the heavens, and the prefectural troops are often pulled in for training, so the combat power of the Great Xia Prefecture is among the top in all prefectures!”

Su Yu nodded silently, at this time he understood a little bit of what Xia Bing meant earlier.

Liu Wenyan took a deep breath and said again, “Just listen to these things. Don’t say you don’t have the qualifications to participate, even Bai Feng and even his teacher don’t have the qualifications to participate. This is something on another level, which actually has little to do with us.”

“Xia Bing thinks you have some talent, and you will be influenced if you go to the Civilization Academy. In reality… I would rather you be influenced.”

Liu Wenyan slowly said, “Life is full of experiences, and there are trials everywhere! A pure environment is suitable for soldiers, and the military needs purity, but… the strong need to be knowledgeable! If you don’t see the sinister nature of people’s hearts, don’t experience conspiracies, don’t experience infighting, when you go to the battlefield, maybe a small calculation will make you fall into a trap.”

“Xia Bing doesn’t understand, if Prefect Xia really doesn’t like the Civilization Academy, why doesn’t he restrict it, but instead allows the Civilization Academy to continue to grow?”

“He is stubborn, but not stupid. The Great Xia Prefecture also needs different voices to cultivate strong people in different directions. Otherwise, there would not be strong people from the Civilization Academy in the major legions, and many strong people are leading troops in battle.”

Su Yu nodded again, he vaguely understood a little.

Of course, he is still very weak and very ordinary. He is currently just listening to these deep-seated confrontations as an audience. When he is really in the situation, he may feel different and think differently.

“Teacher, will my father be okay in the Demon Suppression Army?”

“No, there are still many Invincible experts sitting in the front lines, who would dare to target the Demon Suppression Army in the front lines?”

Liu Wenyan shook his head, “The contention is only in the rear, the front line is the lifeline! No one dares to fight there, that side is much purer. War is war, even if the rear is fighting like dogs, the front line must be strictly enforced!”

“Even Prefect Xia, when he arrives at the front line, unless he acts privately, the actions of the large legions must be reported to several Invincible experts and get permission before they can march.”

Su Yu’s eyes flickered slightly and said, “Then the Dragon Martial Guards and the Demon Suppression Army ambushing the major race legions, is that allowed?”

“Of course.”

Liu Wenyan also smiled and said, “Do you think that without anyone’s permission, Prefect Xia would dare to start disputes without authorization? Among the Invincible experts, there are also many who support him.”

“So that’s how it is!”

Su Yu breathed a sigh of relief, he suddenly worried that Xia Longwu would be targeted, now thinking about it… he is really bored!

He is just a small Kaiyuan, but he is worried about a Prefect-level expert, he is out of his mind.

“Let’s not talk about these.”

Liu Wenyan smiled and said, “What you should know, you will know in the future. What you shouldn’t know, it’s useless for you to know, besides messing up your mind, there is no benefit.”

“You are at the eighth level of Kaiyuan, I feel the fluctuation of Yuan Qi around you, it seems the progress is not slow.”

Liu Wenyan was very satisfied and said, “Prepare yourself, this afternoon I will write an article of will for you, “Thunder Yuan Blade” Qianjun Chapter! You can look at the translation in the morning to understand the content.”

Su Yu was overjoyed, “Teacher, is it a martial skill?”

“It’s a martial skill.”

Seeing his joy, Liu Wenyan said lightly, “But you may not gain anything, even if you gain something, it may not be too great, after all, you have only opened eight apertures, too few. Even if you learn it, you may not be able to use it, the Thunder Yuan Blade uses a lot of apertures.”

“Yes, yes, I know.”

Su Yu nodded quickly, still unable to restrain his joy. He knew the benefits of articles of will, like being personally taught, the feeling is completely different.

Of course, this also requires the transcriber to have a deep understanding of this martial skill, otherwise, what is written is only the transcriber’s understanding. If the other party does not have a deep understanding, it is useless for you to comprehend it.