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Chen Li looked at Shen Qingyue and felt a wave of realization wash over him; the recent forbidden technique he had used had taken a heavy toll. It was no wonder Shen Qingyue had collapsed from exhaustion.
Gently, he supported her and then lifted her onto his back, taking careful steps toward the Imperial Academy. The sound of their small footsteps echoed on the street, growing heavier with each step. From now on, they were children without a home, unable to roam freely as they once did. The Shen family was in distress, and with their mother and grandfather missing, it felt as if a massive stone weighed down on his heart.
The urgent task ahead was to grow up quickly and increase their strength. Only with sufficient power could they protect those they cared about.
The two returned to their quiet dwelling. Over the next ten days, Chen Li and Shen Qingyue remained taciturn, spending most of their time training and searching. They repeatedly visited the area around the Shen family estate, hoping to find any clues about their mother and grandfather. Yet, all they encountered were the ruins of devastation, leaving them empty-handed.
"Brother, will we still look for Mother and Grandfather?" Shen Qingyue's voice carried a hint of uncertainty and confusion. For the first time, she didn’t feel that calling him "brother" was beneath her as the Empress.
Chen Li looked at her with determination in his voice. "We will! We will definitely find them!"
Shen Qingyue nodded. "Then let's train hard. Once I break through the Mystic Boundary, I can use our bloodline to uncover Mother’s whereabouts."
Chen Li smiled. "That’s right! Let’s grow up quickly! Then we can reunite as a family!"
Chen Li and Shen Qingyue returned to their classes at the Imperial Academy. They attended lessons on time and listened attentively, as if nothing had ever happened. Yet only they knew that their hearts had undergone a profound transformation.
The missionary courses at the Imperial Academy cover the history, geography, culture, and major powers of the Heavenly Continent. Unbeknownst to them, Chen Li and Shen Qingyue have deepened their understanding of this realm.
In this world, strength reigns supreme; the powerful can control the skies while the weak are left to be slaughtered. The Heavenly Continent consists of five realms: the Celestial Realm, the Human Realm, the Demon Realm, the Monster Realm, and the Spirit Realm. Among these, the Celestial Realm hovers above the Heavenly Continent, rich in Spiritual Energy, making it a coveted place for all cultivators.
The Human Realm, Demon Realm, Monster Realm, and Spirit Realm lie on the surface of the Heavenly Continent. The three realms are interconnected yet govern themselves independently. Although the human race is not the strongest among the five realms, they have gradually developed and grown through their own wisdom and hard work over long ages, establishing their own civilization.
The Qian Sheng Empire stands as the most powerful empire among human forces. Its vast territory is populated by many people and boasts numerous experts who dominate the central region of the Heavenly Continent, instilling fear in all directions. Alongside the Qian Sheng Empire in protecting humanity are four major Cultivation Sects: the Golden Sun Sect, Holy Spirit Palace, Heavenly Dao Sect, and Thousand Buddha Gate.
The Golden Sun Sect is renowned for its weapon forging, Holy Spirit Palace excels in formations, Heavenly Dao Sect is famous for its swordsmanship, while Thousand Buddha Gate guides people through Buddhist teachings. Each of the Four Major Sects has its strengths and deep traditions that collectively safeguard humanity's safety.
Over thousands of years, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy has gradually depleted, making the path of cultivation exceedingly difficult. The once-glorious era of cultivation now remains only in ancient records. In recent centuries, no one on the Heavenly Continent has been able to ascend to a higher realm; even top experts from various sects and families can no longer break through their limitations. As their lifespans come to an end, they ultimately turn to dust.
The impact of Spiritual Energy depletion is immense; not only has it made cultivation difficult for humans, but it has also significantly weakened monsters, demons, and spirits. However, these foreign races have not given up on invading humanity; instead, due to their shrinking living space, they have become more frenzied and brutal, continuously harassing human borders in an attempt to seize more resources and territory.
To cope with this increasingly dire situation, the Qian Sheng Empire must maintain a large army and collaborate with various Cultivation Sects to fend off foreign invasions. Within the Qian Sheng Empire, aside from civil officials responsible for daily governance, most officials hold military ranks with strict hierarchies. The ranks are as follows: Ninth-Rank General, Eighth-Rank General, Seventh-Rank General, Sixth-Rank General, Fifth-Rank General, Fourth-Rank General, Third-Rank General, Second-Rank General, and First-Rank General.
Above First-Rank General are hereditary titles such as Marquis, Earl, Duke, King, and Emperor. Those with noble titles not only possess great personal strength but also command large armies under their authority; their power is so significant that even the Holy Emperor must treat them with caution.
Moreover, those exceptionally talented individuals with potential for promotion to Marquis are highly sought after by various powers. After all, once these young prodigies mature, they will become crucial forces in shaping future circumstances. Anyone who can enter the Imperial Academy is of noble bloodline. As long as they cultivate at the Imperial Academy, they gain eligibility to participate in selecting talents for leadership positions within the empire.
In the future, even if these individuals possess weak cultivation, they will at least be able to exist as Third-Rank Generals, and many may even break through to higher ranks and become Marquis. It can be said that the students here will become the backbone of the Human Race Thousand Saints Empire.
Returning to their residence, Chen Li couldn't help but stretch, his bones cracking like popping beans. He turned to look at Shen Qingyue beside him. Although the little girl still wore a blank expression, there was a hint of vigor in her brows and eyes, indicating that her recent training had been quite beneficial.
"Shen Qingyue, do you miss your mother?" Chen Li casually asked while surveying his humble room.
"Mm." Shen Qingyue replied succinctly, choosing her words carefully.
Chen Li had long since grown accustomed to the girl's aloofness. He continued on his own, "If we want to find our mother and grandfather, we need to at least be promoted to the rank of Marquis. Otherwise, who would pay us any mind on this vast continent?"
Finally, Shen Qingyue spared him a glance and coldly remarked, "Too slow."
If any other cultivators had been present, they would have been taken aback by her words. It is known that to be promoted to Marquis, there are two strict requirements: one must reach the Mystic Boundary and accumulate ten million battle points.
One battle point is equivalent to defeating one enemy on the battlefield. Ten million battle points equate to tirelessly killing ten million enemies!
How difficult is that?
Yet Chen Li felt no sense of injustice; instead, he nodded in agreement and helplessly shrugged his shoulders. "There's nothing we can do about it! How old are we now? Twelve years old? Sixteen for Marquis? That's already incredibly fast! Any quicker and even gods couldn't manage it!"
Unmoved, Shen Qingyue replied coolly, "Then it's settled."
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