Chapter 101: Jiangcheng Martial Arts Association President

When the world first underwent its Aberration, starlight showered down.

Amidst the endless starlight, various things accompanied it.

The starlight distorted the space in some areas, and those things were hidden within the distorted lands.

In the Starlight Distortion Lands, ordinary technological weapons would malfunction, including Starlight Force Bombs.

Mobile phones had no signal, making communication impossible.

Once a Starlight Force Bomb was used, the Star Power wouldn’t explode but would instead dissipate, merging into the distorted space.

The most bizarre thing was that, from the surface, the distorted space appeared normal.

But once you ventured deeper, the space inside was entirely twisted.

Moving in a straight line might return you to your starting point or take you somewhere entirely different.

Even now, the Federation had only managed to develop Guidestones for navigating out and sensing each other.

Golden Blood was one of the treasures produced in the Starlight Distortion Lands, and it was not scarce.

Essentially, a few drops could be brought out every year.

As for other treasures, unless one was exceptionally lucky, they were hard to come by, but encountering one was a monumental event.

Once, someone obtained something beyond the sixth stage inside, causing a sensation throughout Jianghai Province and even alarming the powerful figures of the Major Province.

“How many times has this drop of blood been diluted?” Jiang Changkong asked.

Yang Chengan thought for a moment and said, “I’ve heard it’s at least ten times.”

Ten times!

Jiang Changkong’s breathing grew rapid. Calculated this way, wouldn’t a single drop be worth twenty thousand?

If a few drops could be brought out every year, even just three drops would amount to sixty thousand Essence.

“Are there dangers inside?” Jiang Changkong inquired.

Yang Chengan replied, “Some areas might hide Star Demons, while others contain treasures or traps formed by the interweaving of Star Power.

However, these are minor issues for you. The greatest danger in Jiangshui City’s Starlight Distortion Land is only at the Star Gate Initial Stage.”

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Changkong asked, “Senior, you must be familiar with the Martial Arts Association. How are the spots allocated?”

“The top three students from the Martial Arts Schools of the five cities in Jianghai Province,” Yang Chengan explained.

“Is there a way for one person to take all three spots?” Jiang Changkong pressed.

Yang Chengan rolled his eyes. “No.”

After further discussion, Yang Chengan left the items behind and departed.

Jiang Changkong didn’t refuse the bottle of potion. Instead, he retrieved a jade pendant.

This was Wang Peng’s jade pendant, with a modest internal space of ten cubic meters.

Most of its contents were clothing, followed by over a hundred Star Stones.

One was at the Star Gate Initial Stage, a hundred were at the Star Sea Peak, and twenty were of superior quality.

Jiangshui City was truly wealthy. In Jiangcheng, even if all the top figures pooled their resources, it was uncertain whether they could gather a hundred Star Sea Peak Star Stones.

Yet Wang Peng alone possessed them.

Currently, Star Sea Peak Star Stones provided only 40 Essence, while superior ones gave 30.

Including the golden potion, the total came to 6,600.

After some thought, he upgraded the Indestructible Diamond Divine Art, maxing out its entry level.

The Star Power within his body surged violently, and the Star Gate expelled vast amounts of Star Power, solidifying the golden Star Gate slightly.

His strength increased significantly once more, and his five senses sharpened somewhat, though not by much.

Jiang Changkong: Star Gate Initial Stage

Mid-Tier Lower-Grade Martial Arts:

Indestructible Diamond Divine Art: Entry 5000/5000

Mystical Tai Chi Art: Entry 1/5000

Three Blades of the Fleeting Swan: Entry 1/5000

Blazing Sun Art: Entry 1/5000

Spirit Control Art: Entry 1/5000

Essence: 2959

After completing the upgrade and stabilizing his cultivation, Jiang Changkong bathed and rested.

Early the next morning, Chen Hua sent him a message, having forgotten to inform him the day before that the Starlight Meteorite Iron had arrived.

The school decided to give him all of this batch’s Starlight Meteorite Iron.

Additionally, the school prepared some fourth-tier materials for him to fuse with the Starlight Meteorite Iron for weapon forging.

Jiang Changkong didn’t stand on ceremony and contacted Tang Ruoxi.

He had previously promised to let her help forge the weapon.

As a top student at Kexiang, with sufficient materials, crafting a fourth-tier weapon wouldn’t be a problem.

“You’re definitely a friend worth keeping. If you ever need any instruments in the future, just come to me.”

Tang Ruoxi took the Starlight Meteorite Iron and materials and left, promising to forge a high-quality fourth-tier weapon for him.

He had originally wanted to treat her to a meal, but this clearly wasn’t normal either.

Once she got the materials, she didn’t say another word and turned to leave.

She’s definitely going to be a workaholic in the future!

Jiang Changkong muttered to himself and continued honing his martial skills with Pang Yun.

When they got tired, they rested. Ji Ziling took Fang Lin and the others around, even visiting the martial market.

She showed off the territory she and Senior Yan Xue owned.

Though not large, it was their own property, which made Fang Lin and the others quite envious.

Jiang Changkong occasionally logged onto the school network and saw quite a few updates.

Lu Wuhai died in prison not long after being locked up, ruled a suicide by Zhao Qianjun.

There were also rumors about Zhao Qianjun’s situation. The soldiers submitted the evidence, and Jiang Changkong earned another major merit.

Another day passed, and Principal Yu Beilin returned.

Beaming with a smile, he arrived in front of the small house.

“Principal,” Jiang Changkong hurried out to greet him.

His smile faded as Yu Beilin said solemnly, “Changkong, there’s progress on the Martial Arts Association matter. Now there are two options for you to choose from.”

“Please go ahead,” Jiang Changkong said politely.

“First, the ordinary Martial Arts Association, which only unlocks first-level permissions, allowing you to view and accept Star Sea Level tasks, with an additional reward commission of one percent.

Second, unlocking second-level permissions, allowing you to view and accept tasks above Star Qi but below Star Spirit, with an additional reward commission of two percent.”

Yu Beilin explained.

“Then I’ll definitely choose the second option,” Jiang Changkong said.

“For the second level, I can’t handle it myself. It requires the intervention of the Ten-Thousand Commander.”

Yu Beilin said, “In that case, you’ll need to offer something or make some adjustments.”

Jiang Changkong asked warily, “Offer what? As long as it’s not Star Stones or offering myself, everything is negotiable.”

Yu Beilin’s face darkened. Star Stones were normal, but what was this about offering himself?

Have you spent too much time with female comrades and been corrupted?

“It’s like this. I’ve spoken with the Ten-Thousand Commander, and he has some ideas.

Regarding Zhao Qianjun’s case, if you give him the credit for this merit, he will definitely help you.

Moreover, he will take responsibility for the death of the Chu family’s Chu Tianxing and apply some pressure on the Chu family.”

Yu Beilin whispered.

“If I give it to him, can it definitely be done?” Jiang Changkong frowned.

Yu Beilin said, “Definitely. He has many connections, and the Ten-Thousand Commander has also promised that if you need anything in the future, just say the word. As long as it’s possible, he’ll definitely do it for you.”

“Is this merit really that enticing?” Jiang Changkong scoffed.

Yu Beilin smiled. “He’s the Ten-Thousand Commander, and Zhao Qianman was his subordinate. Failing to recognize someone’s true nature is a flaw.

Also, with the previous arms case, everyone shared the credit, but as the Ten-Thousand Commander, he didn’t accomplish much. He’s getting anxious now.”

“So that’s how it is,” Jiang Changkong suddenly understood. “Since it’s about exchanging for the association president position anyway, as long as it succeeds, it doesn’t matter who gets the credit.”

He didn’t know much about the Chu family. By giving the credit to the Ten-Thousand Commander, the matter would also fall on his shoulders.

This could buy him some time and provide a buffer.

“Good, with your word, things should be settled by tomorrow morning.”

Yu Beilin nodded and turned to leave.

Jiang Changkong sighed inwardly. He had just cashed in all his merits at once, hoping the position of association president wouldn’t disappoint him.

Continuing to train with Pang Yun, Jiang Changkong fully mastered his danger perception.

In battle, he could anticipate his enemy’s moves; even if someone was spying from afar, he could sense it.

After a day of training, Jiang Changkong ate dinner and went to sleep.

Early in the morning, Jiang Changkong was awakened by Yu Beilin. The principal was very excited.

Holding a small black booklet and a golden badge, he dragged Jiang Changkong out of bed.

“It’s done. Get up quickly, my president,” Yu Beilin said excitedly.

“It’s done?”

Jiang Changkong’s face lit up with joy as he took the small black booklet.

President of the Jiangcheng Martial Arts Association: Jiang Changkong. Ordinary Martial Arts Association, Authority Level: Two!

Five hundred top-tier third-grade Star Stones per year to be submitted to the Federation. Due to merit exchange, exempt from Star Stone contributions for three years.

This was acceptable. Exempt from Star Stone contributions for three years—Jiang Changkong was satisfied.

Privileges: Without a Federation special investigation order, no one has the authority to investigate the Martial Arts Association president, not even the military or law enforcement agencies!

If his personal safety is threatened, he may directly eliminate the enemy at any time or place.

This privilege was good. From now on, within the city, as long as someone provoked him first, he could cut them down.

Log in to the Federation Martial Arts Association official website using his ID account.

The golden badge was only half the size of a palm. On one side was “Jiangcheng,” on the other was “President,” with a red button in the center.

“I won’t disturb you. Take a look first.” After his excitement subsided, the principal left these words and turned to leave.

Jiang Changkong glanced at him, still able to hear the principal muttering softly, “My Jiangcheng finally has a Martial Arts Association too, even if it’s the smallest one.”

Never mind him. For now, he would first check the official website to see what good things were available.