The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator

Chapter 371 - 167: Star Sea Phenomenon, Monument-Bearing Martial God (Part 3)

Chi Chenzhou watched as the figure disappeared, withdrawing his gaze.

He stepped forward slowly, arriving at the Martial Saint Stele. Without exerting any force, he simply placed his palm gently on its surface.

As he caressed the stele, Chi Chenzhou didn’t look back but said solemnly, "Reserve that spot related to the Ancestral Civilization for Qin Jin."

With those words.

Behind him, Fang Hanmei hesitated for a moment and did not refute, but confirmed, "Principal, isn’t Qin Jin a bit too young?"

"We only have one spot available for this matter in the Martial Abyss, and the candidates aren’t limited to current students. Qin Jin might suffer a disadvantage."

Upon hearing this, Chi Chenzhou’s voice remained steady, "Martial Abyss was founded by this gentleman."

"His acknowledgment, his choice, coupled with that spot, is more than enough."

"Besides, youth should never be a disadvantage."

Chi Chenzhou’s eyes were serious, "Shi Luoshu, a standout of the third academic year, was not the strongest in pure combat power, but among the top.

"Yet he was defeated by Qin Jin in the Star Ascending Arena."

"There is still some time before that matter begins. Given Qin Jin’s current performance, when the time comes, who wins, who loses, who is superior or inferior, remains uncertain."

"Even if he can’t stand till the end, it will be a valuable experience for him."

"I believe, with Qin Jin’s current performance, he is worth all of this."

"It’s settled. Go and inform the others."

He uttered one final sentence.

Retracting his hand from the stele, his figure quietly vanished.

Fang Hanmei remained where she stood.

She smiled somewhat helplessly, muttering to herself, "There’ll probably be considerable resistance."

"I can only settle it one by one."

Turning around, she boarded the space elevator, and her figure vanished from headquarters.

...

Qin Jin followed Candle Kite, entering the space elevator.

After entering.

Candle Kite turned back, looking at Qin Jin, "Student Qin Jin, please give me your personal terminal, and I’ll help you upgrade your privileges."

Qin Jin complied, handing over his personal terminal.

Receiving it, in Qin Jin’s gaze, a stream of data flashed through Candle Kite’s eyes, projected above the terminal.

"Done."

Handing the terminal back to Qin Jin, she quickly said, "The location information of the academy’s internal space elevator has been synced to the terminal. You only need to have the terminal to go to headquarters anytime."

"Okay."

After responding once.

The space elevator quieted down.

The one in contact with Qin Jin now was one of Candle Kite’s avatars, usually inclined to seriousness, taciturn, originally responsible for interacting with Bai Huaiyu.

This time due to unforeseen circumstances, she brought him to headquarters.

After frequent interactions with Candle Kite, Qin Jin also clearly understood the differences between the avatars.

Lower-rated students encountered Candle Kite avatars akin to ordinary AIs, mere assistance, while avatars responsible for interacting with the academy’s top students had distinct, vibrant personalities, akin to [people] in the true sense.

The space elevator descended rapidly.

Upon reaching the ground.

The two stepped out of the elevator, and just as they did, in Qin Jin’s sight, the figure of Candle Kite fluctuated, shrinking swiftly from a normal human form to palm size, her work clothes transforming into a long dress, looking quite youthful and lively.

She turned around, her petite figure floating beside Qin Jin, revealing a bright smile, "Qin Jin, long time no see."

Evidently.

The avatar responsible for Bai Huaiyu returned, and the one with the most interaction within the academy came forward to take over.

"Long time no see."

Qin Jin replied with a smile.

His steps did not halt, heading toward his residence.

Alongside him, Candle Kite accompanied him, and at this moment, amidst a fluctuation before him, a specially crafted high-tech identity card was drawn out. Her petite figure held the identity card, handing it to Qin Jin, her voice sounded, "Qin Jin, this is a new gift the academy prepared for you."

The identity card was about the same size as Candle Kite’s avatar, blocking her directly from view.

Qin Jin reached out, took the identity card, glanced at it, "What is this?"

"It’s an identity authentication card for a small Starship."

"The Starship is currently docked within the academy, and you can proceed at any time to authenticate your identity and become the new owner of the Starship."

"The Starship is not yet equipped with artificial intelligence. If you wish to use it for travel in the future, I will reside within it, providing assistance with driving and various other aspects."

At this point.

She rubbed her hands together, looking somewhat expectant, "Opportunities to pilot a Starship aren’t numerous. If the other avatars find out, they’d die of envy."

Beside him.

Qin Jin boarded a vehicle, returning to the dormitory.

He examined the identity card in his hand, "Why is the academy preparing a Starship for me?"

"After observing your performance in the Limit-Breaking Cup, the academy decided to adjust your training plan."

On the subject of official matters, Candle Kite became much more serious and her figure floated in front of Qin Jin, seriously explaining, "Normally, new students at the academy undergo a three-year study period. During these three years, they continuously cultivate, improve themselves, study various courses, accumulate knowledge, complete academy tasks and hone their skills."

"After three years, the academy conducts a selection process."

Her voice was calm and she explained earnestly, "It’s a selection similar to level evaluation but more stringent, with comprehensive evaluations from multiple aspects, resulting in only a pass or fail."

"Those who do not pass, their academy journey ends there."

"Those who pass will enter the next cycle of academy training. Subsequently, they will no longer continue studying in the Martial Arts Department Area."