Chapter 148 - 1: Imperial Capital
Imperial Capital.
Because of the start of school.
The teleportation array in the Imperial Capital was bustling with people, but since various schools have their own teleportation arrays, the crowding wasn’t too bad.
Shen Fei and Su Muyu appeared on the teleportation array set up by Imperial University. As they walked out, Su Muyu held onto Shen Fei’s arm.
It was somewhat peculiar that even though the weather wasn’t very cold, Su Muyu was dressed warmly, mainly wearing a long-collared outfit.
"Students from Imperial University, over here."
Soon, Shen Fei’s gaze fell on a group of people in the distance, both men and women, but the two leading them were wearing Imperial University’s attire.
"Shen Fei, finally here!"
"Brother Shen! Brother Shen!"
"I heard they got married; they’re truly a divine match!"
"I’m honestly jealous — not only does he have high talent and strong skills, but he also has a wife going into college."
...
After the two leading people called out, the other waiting individuals waved as well.
The two Imperial University students spotted Shen Fei up close and blinked. The man among them saw Shen Fei approaching and said with a smile: "Ah, it’s Mr. Shen."
"Hello."
Shen Fei responded with a smile.
"I’m Waang Hua, a sophomore."
"I’m Jiaang Yan." Jiaang Yan, standing aside, curiously observed Shen Fei and Su Muyu. While they might not recognize other freshmen.
But who doesn’t know Shen Fei!
Even us students at Imperial University pay attention to the college entrance exam, especially when we’ve received some early information.
This time’s exam reform.
Because the academy’s system was also reformed, we’re curious about how this examination reform will play out.
Reform is reform, but to encounter such an extraordinary figure or to say that this batch entering Imperial University stands out so much in comparison previous years.
Someone like Fang Ruxue was already prodigious in previous years.
Yet above her were two even more extraordinary beings, especially Shen Fei, who was almost undisputedly first.
As it looks now.
He’s not just incredibly skilled and talented, but also good-looking, and they have such a great relationship!
Jiaang Yan looked at the celestial Su Muyu; her own appearance was already quite excellent, but compared to Su Muyu...
Su Muyu’s beauty isn’t even in the same league as regular people.
Plus, Su Muyu’s gaze often falls on Shen Fei with eyes full of affection.
"Brother Waang, Senior Sister Jiaang."
Shen Fei greeted them with a smile, and those who had spoken to him earlier, he had their contact information.
These were students who, back during the college entrance exam, received potions from Shen Fei almost for free, as he had said back then.
As long as they survived, they’d definitely reach out to him.
Lately, his phone’s contact list had grown considerably, and these were networks for Shen Fei.
After all, survival through the third phase of the entrance exam meant their results wouldn’t be poor, and their talent wouldn’t be lacking.
Professionals, unlike in his past life, won’t end up as graduates going to work as manual laborers.
Though the growth speed varies over four years of university, they all become core forces in Wu Xia afterward.
Soon, two more students arrived, one of whom Shen Fei recognized.
"Tang Yann."
Shen Fei raised his eyebrows, thinking Tang Yann might follow Bai Qingzhao to Chang’an, but unexpectedly, he chose to come to the Imperial Capital instead.
This leaves Coastal University quite unfortunate.
No unique profession left.
But it’s understandable because Coastal University is more suited to water combat professionals, even their guarded abyss is named "the Vast Sea Abyss."
They sometimes prefer to lower standards just to find water combat-suitable professions.
"Brother Shen, Sister-in-law." Tang Yann seemed not in the best state, probably having struggled for quite a while.
Seeing Shen Fei and Su Muyu lifted his spirits somewhat.
"Hmm."
Shen Fei nodded, recognizing Tang Yann’s flexible personality possibly tied to his awakened profession.
Bai Qingzhao’s influence, Sword Dao moves forward unyielding.
In this unrequited love that ended before it even started, Shen Fei could only console, "If what you love is separated by mountains and seas, all mountains and seas can be leveled. I recall many schools have exchange programs, etc.
Your task is to become stronger."
Tang Yann nodded, "I understand."
He looked at Shen Fei’s divine couple with envy in his voice, "Brother Shen, truly envy you and Sister-in-law!"
"Let’s go. We still need to take a short ride to get to the school from here."
Soon after.
Everyone got off the bus, feeling the impact first.
"Do Imperial University’s students take planes to get around?"
Standing at the school gate, Shen Fei couldn’t help but murmur.
The gate’s width was nearly a hundred meters, with a height surely built for giants.
Above the pavilion, four large characters were carved—Imperial University.
The characters were enormous too.
This made everyone feel like they had entered a world of giants, they felt tiny, standing before such a school gate, evoking a sense of insignificance.
Just as everyone was awestruck, Waang Hua chuckled, "Impressive, isn’t it?"
"Impressive."
Someone nodded.
Though photos of Imperial University’s gate existed, seeing it in person made a difference.
"That’s right.
When Imperial University was constructed, such grandeur was intended to make new students realize their insignificance in this world.
This is merely a school gate.
If standing before it makes one feel small, what about entering? The world inside is broader, riskier, and more intriguing!"
"And you know the school motto of Imperial University, right?"
"We are destined to change the world!"
Someone answered.
Waang Hua smiled, "The true significance of this gate when combined with the motto.
We are born insignificant but destined to change the world."
Indeed, they were all eighteen-year-olds, driven by this soul-stirring passion, each with eyes shining brightly.
Waang Hua and Jiaang Yan exchanged smiles, seeing their past selves in the newcomers.
The group followed behind Waang Hua and Jiaang Yan, as Waang Hua spoke, "I’ll now take you to the Academic Affairs Office to receive your initial treatment."
"Based on the enrollment criteria, Imperial University will be divided into six tiers: A, B, C, D, E, and X.
These determine the monthly treatments you receive at Imperial University."
"Your batch is combat, support, and life systems; they registered yesterday."
"The classes will be divided. Combat includes Warrior, Mage, and Assassin classes. These are the primary three, with further subdivisions per teacher.
These you’ll need to find yourself."
"Senior brother, what about Summoner?"
Shen Fei couldn’t resist asking, Waang Hua smiled, "Summoner is included in Mage classes. Within Mage classes, courses are divided into various types, these will be sorted once your tier is set.
You’ll have two days to handle this."
"Apart from those admitted through exams, Imperial University also enrolls exchange students, including both domestic and foreign universities."
"Imperial University’s campus is vast, with complete facilities. You can slowly explore them later."
...
Waang Hua kept introducing, while Jiaang Yan supplemented by the side. Mid-conversation, they heard someone speaking, "Waang Hua."
"Senior Brother Jiang."
Seeing the speaker, Waang Hua promptly greeted him.
Everyone looked over to see a large man striding over with a stoic expression.
Upon hearing the name, Shen Fei raised his eyebrows slightly.
Unexpectedly, trouble arrived at enrollment.
Su Muyu seemed to realize something too, standing beside Shen Fei, staring at the approaching large man.