126: Qilin City (revised version)

After a long journey, Chen Du and You Zhong finally arrived outside Border City No. 3 in the First Ecological Zone.

The communication function of their wristbands had already been restored the moment they crossed the alert line.

For safety reasons, Chen Du hadn't immediately checked for updated information from the Seventh Ecological Circle during that time.

Now that they had reached the city gate, a safe area, he eagerly opened his wristband and began reading as he walked.

This information included not only media reports but also messages from Chen Du's parents and younger brother on V, all consolidated in a small server.

Martial Artists traveling between ecological circles carried devices to transmit this information.

Due to the delay effect, this information was at least a week old.

Chen Du treated these messages like voicemails, much like how he used to wait for weekly manga updates in junior high.

Chen Du typed many words, but ultimately deleted them all; he didn't want his parents to know about the hardships of his journey.

After a simple message to reassure them of his safety, he put down his wristband.

Because the information was between two ecological circles, it wouldn't be transmitted instantly; all subsequent information about the Seventh Ecological Circle would be updated after a period of time.

For unified management, the architectural specifications of the Nine Great Ecological Circles were identical.

Even the strongest First Ecological Zone had seven domains and 56 Border Cities, designed in the same manner.

"Old Peng!"

"Coming back at this time, are you a Escort this year?"

A man with an afro hairstyle saw Chen Du and You Zhong and greeted them warmly.

You Zhong smiled and nodded:

"Peng Fei and I were on a business trip in the Seventh Ecological Circle. He had another mission and left first."

"I happened to be returning, so I took on a Escort mission."

After speaking, he tilted his head slightly and said to Chen Du:

"This is Wan Xia, a teacher from Black Dragon Martial Arts University."

"He's a good friend of mine, and also of your teacher, Peng Fei."

"When he was young, he was also a Grade A contract student, just like you."

After You Zhong's brief introduction, he looked back at Wan Xia, gently patting Chen Du's shoulder:

"This is Chen Du, our Qilin Martial Arts University's Grade A student for this year."

Wan Xia smiled slightly at Chen Du:

"Not bad, young man. Handsome and talented. You must work hard for the next four years."

"Yes, Teacher Xia!"

Chen Du responded with a smile.

The Three Top Academies were all cradles for top talents in High Martial Civilization.

The three were in a competitive relationship, not an antagonistic one.

Aside from competitions, they usually got along quite harmoniously.

Wan Xia had to rush off for a business trip to another ecological circle, so the three only exchanged brief greetings before parting ways.

......

After entering Border City No. 3, the two didn't stop. They immediately called a flying vehicle and rushed non-stop to Qilin Martial Arts University.

Tomorrow was the official start of classes, and Chen Du needed to complete his registration before midnight tonight.

The extensive training he underwent on the road was also to better enhance his Life Strength.

That's why he had delayed his arrival at the First Ecological Zone until today.

"Chen Du, since you're new here, I'll do my best as a host and give you a brief introduction to the First Ecological Zone."

In the flying vehicle, You Zhong looked at Chen Du, who was curiously observing the scenery below, and began.

"Although the architectural structure is the same as the Seventh Ecological Circle."

"The strength of the seven domains in the First Ecological Zone varies greatly."

"The seven domains in your Seventh Ecological Circle are very similar in strength; there isn't an absolute leader."

"However, the First Ecological Zone has clear divisions."

"The three strongest domains are the Black Dragon Domain, the Phoenix Domain, and the Qilin Domain."

Chen Du paused upon hearing the familiar names, realizing something.

You Zhong looked at Chen Du's thoughtful face and smiled:

"That's right."

"The Three Top Academies are located in these three domains, respectively."

"And they are the core cities of these three domains, respectively."

"The core city of the Black Dragon Domain is Black Dragon City, which is also where Black Dragon Martial Arts University is located."

"The core city of the Phoenix Domain is Phoenix City, which is also where Tianfeng Martial Arts University is located."

"The core city of the Qilin Domain is Qilin City, which is also where Qilin Martial Arts University is located."

"It is precisely because of the existence of these Three Top Academies that these three domains can be so prosperous."

"The other four domains are roughly similar in strength, but they cannot compare to these three domains."

"Although I say this, the First Ecological Zone is, after all, the most powerful place in our High Martial Civilization."

"Any one of the other four domains, taken alone, is stronger than the Giant Bear Domain where you grew up."

"I might sound a bit offensive saying this, but it's the truth."

Chen Du smiled upon hearing this:

"Teacher, I am a pragmatic person and have no regional bias."

You Zhong didn't need to tell Chen Du that the other four domains were stronger than the Giant Bear Domain; Chen Du could have guessed it.

After all, the First Ecological Zone faced the triple pressure of the Giant Civilization, the Hunter Civilization, and the Big Eye Civilization.

Other ecological circles, to put it plainly, only faced the pressure of one Great Civilization.

Under such intensity, the First Ecological Zone's strength was inevitable; otherwise, it would have long perished.

A few hours later, the flying vehicle arrived at Qilin City.

"Hmm?"

As soon as he entered Qilin City, Chen Du felt something different.

The buildings here were noticeably unlike those in other cities; there wasn't a single skyscraper, nor any large shopping malls.

The most incredible thing was that there were no cars on the road, only flying vehicles.

Along the way, the architecture of other cities was similar to that of the Seventh Ecological Circle, not particularly unusual.

But Qilin City was very different; despite being a core city, its style was poles apart from Cyber City.

"Aren't you surprised?"

"How can a city have such a building layout?"

Chen Du nodded, not denying it.

You Zhong chuckled, proudly stating:

"Because the scope of Qilin Martial Arts University is the entire Qilin City!"

"We have now entered Qilin Martial Arts University!"

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