Datong Prefecture City, Wu'an University.
As the 'alma mater' of Duke Jing'an, Wu'an University has seen its status rise dramatically in recent years, with a faint trend of becoming the leading university among the thirteen.
Of course, a university must have both prestige and substance.
The current status of Wu'an University is not solely due to Duke Jing'an.
Recently, a new Wind and Cloud List has swept across the world, with someone from Wu'an University ranking first on the list!
She is Wang Fengqing, formerly the top prodigy of Wuda, and ranked first on the Fengyun List·Human List.
This list not only covers Dao Foundation Stage Martial Artists within the Da Lan Dynasty but also includes those from the Northern Barbarians, Grassland, and the Two Desert Countries.
So Wang Fengqing's first place means she is the first Dao Foundation Stage in the East Continent, and possibly in the world!
With Li Fei's previous accomplishments, followed by Wang Fengqing,
Wu'an University naturally enjoys boundless glory.
On a hill behind the school, Principal Shi Caiming is still smoking and drinking, looking very leisurely.
After a moment, Wang Fengqing, with her long hair coiled up with a jade hairpin, approached him from behind and saluted respectfully:
"Principal."
Shi Caiming turned to look at her, revealing a satisfied smile, "Li Fei sent a message back, saying this time he led the army to the Northern Barbarians and the Two Desert Countries, Wuda can send some prodigies to join the army, I thought about it, and you're the most suitable one in the school now, so prepare yourself."
Hearing Li Fei's name, Wang Fengqing's expression was somewhat dazed.
When she first met this junior brother, he had just successfully absorbed the [steel armor] implant with Hao Yi's help, embarking on the path of cultivation.
At that time, she had already completed 'Unity' and broken through to become a Dao Foundation Stage Martial Artist.
In just a few years, she has remained at the Dao Foundation Stage, while Li Fei now sits atop the mountain, watching the world's storms.
Recalling all this, Wang Fengqing felt as if it were a dream.
"A prodigy, huh?"
Wang Fengqing smiled bitterly.
When the "Heavenly Pride Theory" was published, she and Li Fei were both listed as unparalleled prodigies.
Besides them, several others were also evaluated as unparalleled prodigies.
But looking back now, of those unparalleled prodigies, excluding Li Fei,
Shen Tuyue, Ning Chuan, and Gan Jingcheng have all successively broken through to become Martial Arts Masters.
Her standing as the first on the Human List seems somewhat laughable.
"If you were entirely focused on forging ahead, you could have broken through by now. In Martial Arts, what ultimately matters is what height you can reach. Lin Tianyi's cultivation pace was never the fastest at any stage, yet it hasn't stopped him from standing at the highest position now."
Shi Caiming saw Wang Fengqing's mood and offered consolation.
He intentionally held Wang Fengqing back so she could refine herself further at the Dao Foundation Stage.
Wang Fengqing smiled self-deprecatingly: "How could I compare to the master of the Heavenly Tower?"
However, Shi Caiming's words did calm her down, "I will follow the principal's arrangements."
"Good."
Shi Caiming took a puff of his cigarette, "This journey might be the opportunity for your breakthrough, so grasp it well."
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Ande Province, Lingshou Prefecture City.
The Lan Family, one of the Seven Great Families of Martial Arts, is located here.
The current head of the Lan Family, Lan Mingqian, was reading a letter in his study.
After repeatedly reading the content of the letter, he instructed his servant outside the door:
"Go and ask the young lady to come to my study."
The Lan Family has many young ladies, but the head, Lan Mingqian, truly values only one—Lan Ruoyun, the eldest daughter.
She used to break through alongside Ning Chuan of the Daluo Sect in Lanling City, and now both are Dual Divine Abilities Martial Arts Masters, currently refining their third Divine Skill.
Lan Ruoyun is undoubtedly the future hope of the Lan Family, with a great chance of making the Lan Family the first Martial Arts Family with two Grandmasters!
After a while, the sound of footsteps was heard.
Wearing a blue gauze garment that elegantly outlined her figure, with brows like willows and eyes like autumn waters, Lan Ruoyun, as graceful as a celestial crane above the clouds, entered the study.
"Father."
"Ruoyun is here, have a seat."
Lan Mingqian smiled warmly and gestured for her to sit.
"Is there something you need, father?"
Lan Ruoyun asked.
Lan Mingqian nodded, "Do you know about the recent edict from His Majesty?"
Seeing Lan Ruoyun shake her head, he patiently explained the edict to her.
"Why does Li... Duke Jing'an need prodigies to accompany the army?"
Lan Ruoyun asked, puzzled.
Lan Mingqian smiled, "There are a few theories."
"Firstly, Duke Jing'an has achieved great merit and is now ennobled as a duke. If he were to pacify the Northern Barbarians and the Two Desert Kingdoms next, how else could he be rewarded? So, some believe gathering prodigies to accompany the army is a way to distribute the merit to these future pillars of the Great Lan Dynasty, essentially an early investment and goodwill gesture."
"Secondly, with Duke Jing'an overseeing the conquest of the Northern Barbarians and the Two Desert Kingdoms, there is unlikely to be significant danger. For these prodigies, it could be an excellent opportunity for training. Gathering prodigies is to provide them with opportunities for growth."
"Thirdly, whether it's the Northern Barbarians or the Two Desert Kingdoms, even if we aim for total conquest, it's impossible to kill everyone. Although we can rely solely on Duke Jing'an to complete the conquest now, it's hard to maintain the Border Barbarians' reverence over time. So, bringing more prodigies into the army is to showcase the Great Lan Dynasty's depth and future potential, ensuring the Border Barbarians' complete submission!"
After hearing Lan Mingqian's explanation, Lan Ruoyun blinked, knowing she's not skilled in these matters.
"Which reason does father believe it is?"
Lan Mingqian replied, "In my opinion, any of these reasons could be possible. In any case, it's indeed a very good opportunity!"
Lan Ruoyun realized, "Does father want me to go?"
Although Lan Mingqian is the family head, he needs to respect Lan Ruoyun's opinion, so he asked: