Qiu Ze City was the central city of Jinfeng Oasis, one of the three major regions of Planet TT12. Taking the crystal train from Verdant Tarn Town, it would only take an hour to travel a distance of 5000 kilometers.
Autumn Pool City was different from the cities in the central planet of the empire that were filled with modern technology. Due to the limited energy on the peripheral planets, it looked a little ancient. Buildings that were a mix of baroque and gothic styles could be seen everywhere in the city. It was filled with a classical, artistic, and romantic atmosphere.
Especially the Listin Academy. The gate of the school was like a solemn church. Although the crystal projector projected the words "Listin Academy" above the gate, it didn't flash dynamically like the Vast Martial Arts Hall. The mirror image was static. The silver-gray color and the blue sky and white clouds reflected each other. Coupled with the solemn architecture, Ding Meng's impression of this place was that it was quiet, sacred, and mysterious.
This was indeed the case. As the best school in Qiu Ze City, this school had absorbed the talents of more than 90 cities and towns in Jinfeng Oasis. These were all future Origin Ability Users who had been unearthed. Some of them had already become Origin Ability Users, and the school's ultimate goal was to cultivate beginner Origin Ability Warriors. This was to create new blood for the Empire and provide them with talent.
On the train, Yu Man had explained to Ding Meng in detail that once you became an Origin Ability Warrior, you could graduate from here. Your future path was quite bright.
The first path was the path of enlistment. The Norse Empire's territory was extremely large, and its star field was located behind the Holy Grail Federation. Although they had always been like fire and water, the two sides had reached a truce agreement many years ago. They had always minded their own business.
But the front was facing the two major threats of the "Frogman Kingdom" and the flanks, the "Devouring World". The war continued for many years, and the consumption of resources was enormous. Thus, the military attached great importance to Origin Ability Warriors. Thus, enlisting in the army and pledging loyalty to the Empire was regarded as the highest honor by the citizens.
If you were afraid of death, then the next best thing would be a talent show. The so-called talent show was to participate in the Star Wars League and perform. This was also the patent of the Source Energy Warriors. The Norse Empire and the Holy Grail Federation had reached an agreement on this point. The League between the two countries would be held at the same time, and it would be broadcasted live through the International Space Network. A single match would have billions of viewers, and it was easy to imagine how popular the celebrity contestants were.
If your ambitions did not lie here, you could still go to a higher level academy on the Central Planet to further your studies. After you graduated, you would have more choices. You could work for a large corporation, serve a large family, join a large faction or sect … The luckiest thing was to be chosen by the royal family. That would truly be a meteoric rise and bring glory to your ancestors.
Even if you couldn't break through and become a warrior in the end, you would still be able to enter various industries as an origin ability user. Your social status and treatment would be higher than ordinary people. The most typical example would be those celebrities in the entertainment industry …
In short, if you came here, then you would have taken a solid step towards the bright future.
After entering the gate, a wide and flat road led straight into the distance. Golden ginkgo trees stood on both sides of the road, and every square had a colorful fountain watering the trees. The small paths were arranged in a picturesque manner, and the buildings were exquisite and elegant. It was like a fairytale world.
All private shuttles, aircraft, and equipment were prohibited here. Only the designated inter-school space shuttle could pass through.
There was an endless stream of students passing by. Most of them were young people in twos and threes. They were all dressed fashionably, and they were chatting and laughing. Even if you didn't know them, you could feel their youthful aura. However, for Ding Meng, what he felt the most was that there were all kinds of Origin Energy fluctuations here. Some were near, some were far, some were large, some were small, some were strong, and some were weak. This proved that a considerable number of the students here were origin ability users.
Since they were here to listen in, Yu Man brought Ding Meng straight to the teaching area.
The most popular classes in the academy were naturally fighting and armor classes. This was easy to understand. Fighting and kicking were the easiest to learn, so it was naturally the first choice of most people. Armor classes were a bit more complicated, but they were the most high-end and most respected subjects in the mainstream.
The second floor of Teaching Building No. 2 was the most retro lecture hall. The teacher on the podium was pointing at the huge holographic screen with a highlighter pen, talking eloquently. The students below were also listening attentively with great interest.
When Ding Meng and Yu Man arrived, the lecture hall, which could hold ten thousand people, was already packed. Even the aisles were filled with students who were listening in. There was basically no place to stand.
Yu Man helplessly explained, "This is Teacher Jia Fa's Fist Technique class. It's the most popular class in the academy. He only teaches it twice a week, and there are a lot of people coming to listen each time."
Actually, it was fine not to come to the class live. They could use the photon computer in the dormitory to connect to the class live. However, there were many benefits to attending the class live. For example, in the last half an hour of question and answer time, students could raise their hands if they had a difficult question. Teacher Jia Fa could guide them immediately, and he could even demonstrate it himself. However, Ding Meng was not a student of the academy, so he could only listen in.
Ding Meng said, "Sister Man, can we find a place with fewer people?"
Yu Man looked down at the timetable on her wrist device. "There are three more classes this afternoon. They are Dynamics Mechanical Devices, Elementary Pharmacology Amplification, and Classical Sword Theory."
Just from the name, one could tell that it was an unpopular subject. Ding Meng was a bit helpless. "Then let's go to the Classical Sword Theory class."
His idea was not wrong. Classical Sword Theory was definitely one of the major categories of martial arts. Even if it was just theory, there was no harm in listening to it.
"Hey, isn't this Man?
Who is this?
Is he your boyfriend? "A sarcastic voice suddenly came from the corridor.
Looking back, she saw seven or eight men and women walking towards her. The leader was a couple, and the one who spoke was a girl with heavy makeup. Her appearance was not bad, but her strange dress made people feel uncomfortable. She did not look like a student, but more like a delinquent.
Yu Man squeezed out a reluctant smile. "Sister Qi, he's not my boyfriend. He's my cousin."
This Sister Qi completely ignored Ding Meng. She walked forward and smiled. "How about it?
Have you thought about it? "
Yu Man smiled even more reluctantly. "I'm still thinking about it."
Sister Qi glanced at Ding Meng. "Is he also your relative from Qingxi Village?"
Before Yu Man could answer, Ding Meng took the initiative. "Please take care of me."
Sister Qi laughed strangely. "Hahaha, don't worry. We've already taken care of you. If you don't believe me, ask your Brother Bao."
Brother Bao?
Ding Meng could not help but frown. This nickname reminded him of the Black Gold Base's Leopard. However, this Leopard was not that Leopard, but the tall and strong boyfriend next to Sister Qi. His appearance was definitely more handsome than the Leopard of the base, but he did not have the cold and ruthless aura of the Leopard between his eyebrows. On the contrary, this Leopard looked like a hooligan, which was quite a good match for Sister Qi.
"Hello Brother Bao, please take care of me."
Ding Meng still appeared to be very polite. Ever since he entered this normal society, the suspicion and vigilance he had in the Black Gold Base had faded a lot.
However, international conventions still needed to be followed. Expanding his telekinesis vision, Ding Meng found that this Brother Bao's origin energy was very strong. Strictly speaking, this person was not much worse than Julie.
"Xiao Man, you also just became an origin ability user a few days ago. Seriously think about it. Once you've thought about it, give my brother an answer. Don't make us wait too long." After Sister Qi finished speaking, she swaggered away.
When this group of people walked away, Ding Meng curiously asked, "Sister Man, what did she ask you to think about?"
Yu Man smiled bitterly. "It's about her brother."
Ding Meng was even more curious. "What does her brother's matter have to do with you?"
Yu Man had always been generous and confident, but at this moment, she was frowning. "Sigh, in short, it's troublesome."
Ding Meng could not help but ask, "What kind of trouble is it?"