Chapter 1071: Being Known Throughout the Ages (IV)
Those outside the mine looked around blankly when they heard the laughter. Jiang Li glanced curiously at the New Martial cultivators around him. What was... going on? Weren’t those Silver Moon martial masters healing from their wounds? Why were they laughing instead?
Had they forgotten that they’d lost a battle? Were they laughing so loudly to comfort themselves? Or did they really have such big hearts that losing to Divine Nation meant nothing to them? Had Li Hao fully recovered?
The priest thought it over. If Great Li had set out with as much confidence as their king had brought to bear against the ancients, but then lost the battle, their army wouldn’t have dared make a peep for several days. Morale and spirits would be very low. But Skystar... seemed to have found its footing again.
Zhang An glanced at the mine, feeling both gratified and another complicated mix of emotions that they had recovered so quickly. The complex look in his eyes deepened as he looked at the students not too far from him.
“New Martial is in the past, at least in this world!” he transmitted to the stronger students. “Even if it still exists, it is not the New Martial that belonged to the Human King! All of you are imperial descendants, you should understand this. This is both a new era and a new world! When it comes to me, I am old and unwilling to change...
“Being a mercenary is not a viable long-term path. You are all smart people, so make the decision you need to make! This is a good time to, since this is our first real large-scale battle!” The dean continued, disregarding what his students might be thinking. “The new martial dao is quite interesting and bears a lot of potential!
“Li Hao is not strong yet—he’s only on par with an Apex of our time. He may not even be as strong as your primary bodies. He’s suffered a setback with Divine Nation, yes, but he has a big heart. At the very least, he’s quickly recovered and made adjustments. There is much to learn from those who practice the aura of invincibility if they do not collapse after it is broken!”
Li Hao had enjoyed smooth sailing ever since setting foot into the world, but he’d suffered quite a loss this time. The greatest blow of all had come when his aura of invincibility was shattered.
However, not only did the young man adjust his mindset in such a short period of time, but so did the Silver Moon martial masters. They were starting anew. It was only then that Zhang An felt that the students needed to make a decision about their future.
“Teacher, we...”
“There’s no need to worry too much. Li Hao won’t reject you guys just because of one setback. We were audience members this time. If you are willing to become part of the Silver Moon group, you will no longer sit on the sidelines! But even if you join this era, do not forget the spirit of New Martial!