Human Clan Defender-Chapter 786 - s 105-106: Martial Dao Grand Institute, Rejection (Two in One, Asking for Monthly Pass)

The fluctuations ceased. On another blank scroll, two more lines of text appeared:

"With a single thought, distances shrink to nothing.

With that thought extinguished, infinite distances lie between."

Within those mere fourteen characters lay the understanding of the tenfold stages of Perfection in the "Distance-Shrinking" Divine Skill. If someone could fully comprehend its contents, they would be able to reach that same level of Perfection.

However, Shen Changqing was well aware of how difficult it was to reach the tenth stage of a Divine Skill. Even for himself, without the assistance of Divine Ability Value, he had no confidence he would reach Perfection within a hundred years. For the rest of the Human Clan, the likelihood of comprehending this Divine Skill to Perfection was minuscule, almost nonexistent.

After doing all this, Shen Changqing collected the two scrolls but did not place them within the Martial Hall. There was already one Divine Skill present inside the Martial Hall, and he had other plans for these two new Divine Skills.

He opened the door. A shaft of sunlight that wasn't too blinding streamed in. Shen Changqing stepped out, just in time to see Tiankui standing there like a stone statue. It is worth mentioning that after transforming, Tiankui had abandoned its previous habit of slumber and instead taken on the role of protector.

Hearing movement behind him, the figure turned around, bowing their head, "Master!"

"Has anything happened in the last few days?" Shen Changqing inquired.

During this time, he had been in his room inscribing Divine Ability Imprints, paying little attention to outside affairs. In the interim, he had also used considerable effort to recover from the exhaustion of his energy. Now, calculating the time spent, he realized that a significant amount must have passed.

Tiankui replied respectfully, "To report to Master, someone from the Imperial Palace arrived six days ago, stating that the Capital Martial Arts Academy was officially opening and hoped to invite Master to the ceremony. However, at that time, Master was in seclusion, so your humble servant declined on your behalf."

The Martial Dao Grand Institute is opening? Shen Changqing was taken aback for a moment. The Imperial Court's efficiency was indeed remarkably swift; the Capital Martial Arts Academy had been organized so quickly. But after thinking it over, he came to terms with it. The Capital City, after all, was under the direct supervision of the Imperial Court, and it was not difficult for the Imperial Court to establish a Martial Dao Grand Institute with its power. The only issue was that currently, there probably weren't many students in the Martial Dao Grand Institute. After all, to enter the Grand Institute, one must first graduate from other Martial Institutes. Plus, they would require the cultivation level of a Grandmaster. Since the Martial Institutes had just been established, it was impossible to have graduates so soon.

"How long was I in seclusion?"

"Twenty-three days," Tiankui answered truthfully.

Twenty-three days. Shen Changqing silently sighed to himself. He was becoming less and less aware of the passing of time. Any minor matter could mean the passage of half a month. In part, this was due to the increased longevity he now enjoyed, which was no longer as fleeting as before. Perhaps, in the future, he might well experience secluding himself, only to find the world transformed upon his next emergence.

Shaking his head, he stopped pondering this matter. After giving a brief instruction, he set off from the Demon-Subduing Division toward the Imperial Palace.

Upon arriving at the Imperial Palace and meeting Gu Xing, Shen Changqing went straight to business. "Your Majesty, I've heard that the Martial Dao Grand Institute has opened. How is it faring now?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xing smiled faintly. "The Martial Dao Grand Institute has just opened, and for now, there are no significant matters. However, I have already dispatched people to copy a Martial Arts manuscript from the Martial Hall and place it in the Grand Institute. As for the teachers of the Grand Institute, I have been wishing to discuss this matter with Defender Shen."

It was evident that the current Emperor was in high spirits. The Martial Institute matters were nearing completion, an affair of paramount significance for the future of Great Qin. With these tasks nearly resolved, a great weight had lifted from his mind.

Shen Changqing picked up the teacup before him; its rich fragrance was refreshing and lifted the spirits. "May I inquire as to Your Majesty's plans?"

"The students of the Martial Dao Grand Institute, at their weakest, are martial artists of the Grandmaster level. To take on the role of teacher there, one must be a Great Grandmaster or above," Gu Xing's demeanor grew serious. "To be frank, and risking your laughter, Defender Shen, there are not many in the Imperial Court who have reached the Great Grandmaster or even the Extreme Realm level. Most of them are dedicated to arduous cultivation and lack sufficient knowledge and experience. Therefore, I wish to appoint some individuals from the Martial Hall to serve as teachers."

The personnel of the Martial Hall, although also focused on arduous cultivation, benefited from the Martial Hall's rich collection. Each member had the opportunity to peruse various Martial Arts texts and even the scrolls of predecessors. In terms of profound knowledge, few martial artists in the world could match those of the Martial Hall. Thus, only those from the Martial Hall would be most suitable to serve as teachers for the Martial Dao Grand Institute.

Shen Changqing nodded in agreement. "It's no issue to appoint people from the Martial Hall. However, besides the Martial Hall, there are also individuals in the Demon-Subduing Division who have notable accomplishments in the Martial Dao. If possible, Your Majesty could also have them come."

"Who might that be?"

"Yi Ning," Shen Changqing said flatly.

Yi Ning? The name was, of course, not unfamiliar to Gu Xing.

"Isn't that Internal Affairs Hall Master also a martial artist of the Extreme Realm? He must be quite remarkable to earn such praise from Defender Shen."

"Your Majesty may not be aware, but Yi Ning has already broken through to the Heaven Being Realm. His achievements in the Martial Dao are second only to mine among the Human Clan. Moreover, this man frequently delves into Ancient Ruins, has extensive knowledge, and possesses a deep understanding of ancient legacies. If he could join the Martial Dao Grand Institute, he would certainly make a significant impact," Shen Changqing said with a smile.

Although Yi Ning was completely outmatched in his presence, in front of others, he was still a top-tier powerhouse.