331: Reappearance of Civilization 1

December 27th, sunny, auspicious for travel.

Faculty residential area.

Qian Yi carefully adjusted Xiao Weiqing's collar.

"Weiqing, be careful with everything once you enter Civilization Relic No. 1."

Xiao Weiqing said, "I know. With my current strength, there shouldn't be any danger entering Civilization Relic No. 1."

"Sister Yi, I'm off."

"Wait."

Qian Yi wrapped her jade-like arms around Xiao Weiqing's neck.

"Mmm..."

A long moment passed.

Xiao Weiqing took to the air, flying towards the South Gate... the South Gate.

Skyport.

"Teacher Jiang, how much longer do we have to wait?" a first year Upper Academy Trainee asked.

Jiang Peng had long hair and carried a long sword on his back—his bonded weapon. Compared to two years ago, the sword's appearance had changed, giving him more of a swordsman's demeanor.

"We're waiting for Dean Xiao."

Jiang Peng said coldly. Upon careful listening, there was actually a trace of resentment in his tone.

"Dean Xiao?"

Nearly a hundred Trainees were somewhat confused and looked at the middle-aged man. This was their first year Upper Academy dean and the person in charge of this trip.

However,

based on what they knew, the deans of the Middle and Lower Academies weren't surnamed Xiao.

The middle-aged man was named Pang Zhen, the dean of the first year Upper Academy, a Peak Seventh Realm Martial Cultivator.

Dean Pang laughed heartily, "There's still plenty of time. Let's wait a bit longer."

Not long after,

a figure rapidly approached from the horizon and gently landed on the platform.

"Show-off!"

Jiang Peng muttered resentfully. How had this guy broken through to the Seventh Realm after not seeing him for two years?

It's just so damn unfair.

"Dean Pang, my apologies for keeping you waiting."

"Haha..." Pang Zhen laughed heartily with a booming voice, "No trouble at all. We gathered early."

Regarding Xiao Weiqing, Pang Zhen had long heard of his reputation, though they hadn't met often. He didn't expect that upon meeting again, this Genius would already possess strength not inferior to his own.

"Then let's go."

"Mm."

Xiao Weiqing nodded.

He then looked at Jiang Peng.

"Senior Jiang, long time no see."

"Don't, I don't deserve it. You're the dean now, I'm just a teacher," Jiang Peng said sourly.

Think about it, Jiang Peng had been a teaching assistant for a year in his third year, interned for a year in his fourth year, undergone two assessments, and only this year had he finally been made a full-time teacher with a formal position.

But what about Xiao Weiqing?

He applied for early graduation yesterday morning, and by the afternoon he was conferred the title of Honorary Dean. Now, Xiao Weiqing's strength was greater than his, his position was higher, and the most hateful part was that his salary was several times higher, and he didn't even have to teach.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got.

"Haha..."

"Senior, is it really that bad? My dean title is just a nominal position."

Jiang Peng said irritably, "Isn't a nominal position even better? High salary, good benefits, and no teaching required."

"I guess you're right, haha..."

"You brat."

Jiang Peng gave Xiao Weiqing a punch and also started laughing.

The group of geniuses behind them were dumbfounded. They never expected this Dean Xiao to be so young.

Yao Chongwu was completely bewildered. Dean Xiao? Wasn't it Senior Xiao?

"Is Dean Xiao really this young, or did he Cultivate some technique that reversed his aging?" someone asked curiously.

"Stop guessing. Xiao Weiqing, third year, two years ahead of us. Applied for early graduation yesterday morning, conferred Honorary Dean by afternoon."

"Li Wei, how do you know?"

"Can't you all search the official website yourselves?" Li Wei said.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately opened their Wristbands.

"Xiao Weiqing, 21 years old, Seventh Realm Technique Cultivator?!"

"Holy crap! What am I seeing?"

"21 years old? How is that possible?"

"Extraordinary Talent, 8th-level True Art? Samadhi True Fire?!"

"Oh my god."

Seeing Xiao Weiqing's information on the official website, the group exclaimed in shock, looking at each other to confirm they weren't seeing things.

"2124, first place in the National Supernatural University Exchange Competition. No wonder the name sounded so familiar. I remember now, my older brother at home mentioned it back then."

"Dean Xiao is so handsome too. Why isn't his contact information on the official website?" a female Trainee said.

"Probably to prevent harassment from fangirls like you."

"Zhang Xing, are you looking for a beating?" a female Trainee said angrily.

Yao Chongwu took a deep breath. When he met Xiao Weiqing three days ago, he only knew Xiao Weiqing was powerful, but he hadn't expected him to be this powerful.

Three years.

From Awakening to a Seventh Realm Expert, Xiao Weiqing's cultivation speed was terrifying, unprecedented.

Thinking of the location Xiao Weiqing had sent him, he resolved to check it out. Maybe he could also obtain some Opportunity... zhi yong ship main control room.

"What?"

Jiang Peng was dumbfounded.

"You're saying Wei Lan has also entered the Fifth Realm?"

Xiao Weiqing nodded with a smile, "Counting the time, it's been almost half a year."

"Damn it!!"

"You... you two..."

Jiang Peng couldn't accept this fact.

"What level is Wei Lan's Extraordinary Talent?"

"Senior, it's better if you don't know."

"Fine, don't say it."

Jiang Peng's lingering hope was completely dashed. To think he, a generation's Sword Immortal, succeeded in his Second Awakening on the first try, directly raising his Extraordinary Talent by three levels, causing quite a stir. How glorious he was back then.

But compared to this damned couple...

Comparisons are odious.

Xiao Weiqing's meaning was crystal clear. Wei Lan's Extraordinary Talent must definitely be level 8.

It's just not fair.

However,

what Jiang Peng didn't know was that Wei Lan, having now inherited the Phantom Moon Star Lord's Bloodline, was no longer applicable for the standard Extraordinary Talent grading. If one really had to assign a level, it would be at least level 9.

The steel castle swiftly navigated through the cloud layers.

Several hours later,

they arrived at a mountain range within the territory of Yuntian City.

Everyone could already see Civilization Base No. 1 through the portholes.

"By the way, Xiao Weiqing, why are you here this time?" Jiang Peng found it strange. Logically, this matter had nothing to do with Xiao Weiqing. Could it be that he just became Honorary Dean and wanted to do something?

"Senior, I have my own matters. You don't need to worry about it. I'll explain in detail later."

"Alright, then I won't bother about you."

The zhi yong ship steadily landed at the base entrance.

Geniuses from all over Great Xia entered the base one after another.

Just like three years ago,

most of the geniuses went to join the excitement at the Eight Directions Arena.

Xiao Weiqing, however, waited quietly.

Night fell.

A horn sounded.

"Assemble!"

Xiao Weiqing silently followed behind.

Arriving at the relic entrance.

The moment the relic opened, Great Xia's geniuses swarmed in.

However,

no one noticed a figure pausing at the entrance. It was Xiao Weiqing.

"It seems I really can enter."

Xiao Weiqing didn't feel any sense of rejection.

Without hesitation,

he took a step forward.

Xiao Weiqing disappeared into the entrance along with the other geniuses... Inside Civilization Relic No. 1.

"This relic is truly miraculous."

Xiao Weiqing looked at the card on his arm and sighed with emotion. Even now, having Broken Through to the Seventh Realm and possessing a Divine Soul, he still didn't understand how this card was formed.

However,

times have changed.

Xiao Weiqing paid no attention to the task on the card. He glanced in a direction.

And flew towards the center of the relic.

Not long after,

Xiao Weiqing hovered amidst the cloud layers. Before him stood a majestic and solemn palace.

He slowly descended onto the plaza.

The relic had just opened. This place had not yet been tread upon by anyone.

Step by step, he walked to the entrance of the great hall.

Before Xiao Weiqing could even knock,

a voice came from within the hall.

"You've come?"

"I've come."

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