Human Clan Defender-Chapter 787 - s 105-106: Martial Dao Grand Institute, Rejection (Two in One, Asking for Monthly Pass)_2

Excluding myself, his achievements in the Martial Dao are unparalleled. Moreover, with a Heaven Being Realm expert presiding, the Martial Dao Grand Institute's fame will surely grow.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xing's expression changed slightly, his face showing some surprise. "I didn't expect that the Internal Affairs Hall Master would reach such heights in the Martial Dao. If it's as Defender Shen says, this person would indeed be a fine addition to the Martial Dao Grand Institute."

As he finished speaking, he turned to Shen Changqing with a slight smile. "Speaking of which, Defender Shen, you probably haven't visited the Martial Dao Grand Institute yet, right? If you're free now, why not join me for a visit?"

"How can I refuse when Your Majesty personally invites me?"

When the Emperor set out, a ceremonial procession was naturally inevitable. A Fierce Beast of the Grandmaster Realm pulled the imperial chariot, surrounded by guards and palace maids, as they departed from the Imperial Palace, slowly heading towards the Martial Dao Grand Institute.

Just like the Demon-Subduing Division, the Martial Dao Grand Institute was also located within the inner city.

It did not take long for the imperial chariot to come to a stop.

Gu Xing and Shen Changqing descended from the chariot together.

"Defender Shen, this is the Martial Dao Grand Institute."

Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing looked at the sprawling mansion before him, a faint smile on his face.

The mansion had a grand facade with three entrances. The grandeur of the entrances alone slightly surpassed even that of the Demon-Subduing Division.

However, when he looked up at the plaque above, his face showed confusion. "Why is the plaque blank? Could it be that the time for inscription hasn't come yet?"

Logically speaking, since the Martial Dao Grand Institute was already officially open, the plaque should not be left empty.

Gu Xing said, "This plaque is the Martial Dao Grand Institute's signboard. No one else seemed appropriate to inscribe it. After much thought, I believe that only Defender Shen inscribing it would be most fitting. After all, Defender Shen is the true founder of the Martial Institute."

Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing did not demur. "Then I shall accept without false humility."

As he finished speaking, the longsword at his waist was unsheathed, a flash of pale golden light appearing and vanishing in an instant. By the time the others registered what had happened, the longsword was already sheathed again, and debris fell from the blank plaque.

Immediately, the four large characters for 'Martial Dao Grand Institute' appeared there.

The script was perfectly formed, exuding a heart-stopping sharpness, as if a prolonged gaze might inflict injury.

"What fine calligraphy!" Gu Xing couldn't help exclaiming in admiration.

Indeed, no one was more suitable to inscribe it than him. These four characters alone, 'Martial Dao Grand Institute,' elevated the institute's prestige by a whole level.

Regarding this, Shen Changqing just smiled faintly, saying nothing. At his realm, the aesthetic quality of the script itself was no longer important; what mattered was the underlying essence. As long as it possessed that essence, even if the characters themselves were ugly, others would find them pleasing to the eye. Besides, his handwriting wasn't that ugly.

Afterward, he and Gu Xing entered the Martial Institute together.

Instantly, the view opened up once more.

A stone statue, two to three zhang high, came into view. The statue was posed with hands clasped behind its back, a saber at its waist, head slightly raised to look ahead, its facial features carved with astonishing lifelikeness.

However, when Shen Changqing saw the face of the statue, his expression involuntarily froze.

Is this?

If he wasn't mistaken, the statue didn't just resemble him; it was identical.

Gu Xing smiled and said, "Since Defender Shen is the founder of the Martial Institute, it is only right that his statue be placed here for future generations to admire. Not only in the Martial Dao Grand Institute, but such statues also exist in all Martial Institutes throughout Great Qin. Henceforth, all who enter a Martial Institute must first pay their respects to the statue, to thank Defender Shen for his contribution in establishing the Martial Institutes."

After he spoke, Shen Changqing's expression shifted multiple times. He truly hadn't expected Gu Xing to bestow this honor upon him. The Martial Institutes were destined to become the foundation of the Human Clan; to have his statue erected within them meant he would surely be celebrated by posterity.

He had previously thought such matters had nothing to do with him. Yet, unexpectedly, the other party had directly erected his statue within the Martial Institute.

Looking at Gu Xing, Shen Changqing realized for the first time that although this Emperor Qin seemed much more inexperienced compared to Gu Xuanji, he possessed sufficient decisiveness and boldness in certain matters. He understood what to prioritize and possessed a broad mind. These two qualities alone ensured that maintaining Great Qin's current state would be absolutely no problem, let alone revitalizing it.

"Your servant thanks Your Majesty!" Shen Changqing bowed deeply. This time, he was genuinely grateful.

Seeing this, Gu Xing's smile widened further. "Defender Shen, you are too kind." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Next, the two of them took a thorough stroll around the Martial Dao Grand Institute.

It had to be said, the Imperial Court truly placed great importance on this place. The facilities within the Martial Institute and the area it covered were in no way inferior to the Demon-Subduing Division. It's worth noting that the scale of the Demon-Subduing Division was practically unparalleled. While slightly less grand than the Imperial Palace, compared to other places, it was in a league of its own. The fact that the Martial Dao Grand Institute's scale was no less than that of the Demon-Subduing Division revealed the Imperial Court's high regard for the Martial Institute.

The only shortcoming was the current lack of people. The vast institute seemed especially empty and desolate.

"I hope that ten years from today, the Martial Dao Grand Institute in the Capital City will be teeming with talent, a place where a hundred schools of thought contend. Only then will Great Qin truly begin to flourish," Gu Xing remarked with a sigh, filled with great anticipation for that day.

"That day will come," Shen Changqing said calmly. Then, his figure seemed to flicker, as if momentarily vanishing and then reappearing, or perhaps not having moved at all.