Atlas of Heaven and Man

Cheng Zitong led Chen Chuan behind that person and said, "Lao He, I've brought my student here."

He Xiaoxing turned his head, the hair on his shoulder fluttering in the wind, revealing his strong and resolute facial contours. Then he turned around, his piercing gaze landing on Chen Chuan.

Chen Chuan was also looking at him at this moment.

The man's magnificent physique gave a strong sense of oppression, especially after turning to face him directly. He could feel a force from this man that could erupt at any time, like a volcano that had been silent for many years, waiting to erupt, or like a deep vortex brewing beneath the sea, calm but unpredictable.

Cheng Zitong said, "Xiao Chuan, this is Lao He, He Xiaoxing. You can call him Teacher He. The school wanted him to be your teacher, but he didn't seem interested at the time. It wasn't until he heard that you had chosen Zhou Yuanjing that he seemed to change his attitude."

He Xiaoxing then spoke, his voice very thick and powerful, as if every word was hammered out, "The art of fighting is a very personal thing. If a fighter is only influenced by the outside world and does not firmly choose for themselves, then they will not go far."

Cheng Zitong agreed very much, but sighed and said, "Lao He, you're right, but how many people can clearly know what they need? And how can they know that they are definitely right? After all, the experience of predecessors cannot be completely abandoned, even if I consider myself an intuitive person, I am no exception."

He Xiaoxing then raised his head and looked at the Wenguo Hall not far away. His eyes were very deep, but like his aura, he just sank all the storms to the bottom.

"Three years ago, I accepted Shen Zheng as a student here. He chose Xuanxiang Strength at the time, but he chose this because it was the school's expectation, and also because I, as his teacher, also practiced this strength technique.

But I knew that this was not the most suitable for him.

He actually knew it too, but his burden was too heavy. He never wanted to disappoint others' expectations, so he still made this choice. At that time, I knew that his path was destined to be full of bumps. If he wanted to climb to the upper levels of power, either he would crush others, or he would be crushed by others."

Cheng Zitong said, "His talent was very good. I remember... you only taught him for half a semester, right?"

"To be precise, it was three months. Later, I went to the wilderness to cultivate, leaving him only a guidance notebook. He learned what he learned on his own."

He Xiaoxing said in a deep voice, "Later, I heard the news of his accident. I was both surprised and not surprised."

Chen Chuan thought for a moment and asked, "Teacher, Teacher He, I've heard many senior students in the school mention this senior, but they are unwilling to talk about it in detail. I don't know what exactly happened at that time?"

He Xiaoxing didn't speak, he just stood there silently.

Cheng Zitong said, "Well, this matter should also be told to you, especially since you have now passed the Weapon Proficiency Certificate, then you are qualified to take the next certificate. This matter is also related to this certificate. Originally, I wanted Lao He to tell you when he was guiding you, but seeing that Lao He can't stay, I will explain it to you here."

He paused and said, "Usually, if you take the assessment step by step instead of participating in the selection exam, then it will take about two or three years to get the Weapon Proficiency Certificate, so it will be difficult to take other certificates.

But if you pass the selection exam, like you, then you have plenty of time to take other certificates, one of which is called the 'Unlimited Defense Certificate'."

Speaking of this, he emphasized, "You should be able to hear the meaning from the name. If you get this certificate, as long as you find that someone is persecuting you, or you feel that you are in a life-threatening danger, then you automatically have the power of unlimited defense.

Moreover, after being granted this certificate, in times of national emergency, you can automatically obtain the power to participate in limited law enforcement, so it is also called the 'Law Enforcement Certificate' by some people."

"In the past few decades, this 'Unlimited Defense Certificate' has been monopolized by recommended students, because holding this certificate can better obtain 'legitimate defense rights'. However, even without these certificates, the children of powerful families have ways to do this, but they still want to get it. Do you understand?

Chen Chuan thought for a moment and nodded to show his understanding. Defense has always been passive, but having power can blur the boundaries here.

Cheng Zitong sighed and said, "Back then, Shen Zheng, like you, obtained the Weapon Proficiency Certificate early. In fact, before him, due to some reasons, the atmosphere of the academy was very bad. Many Class A students treated Class B students like servants, and the Mutual Aid Society constantly absorbed excellent students into their own people, and then used agreements to bind them after graduation, and the management was restrained by the Trustee Association, and the situation was very bad.

At this time, if you want to change the situation, you must first break it within the student group. He saw this at the time, and led the students to form the 'Fenxin Society'.

He did not confront the Mutual Aid Society head-on, but led a group of like-minded students to try to correct the atmosphere of Class A students oppressing Class B students, providing guidance and assistance to junior students, and training young people outside the school who wanted to apply for Wuyi.

Although the Fenxin Society also charges fees, it allows repayment after graduation, without any interest or the harsh conditions of the Mutual Aid Society. Even if one fails to get admitted, the repayment period can be extended to over ten years. At the same time, they can recommend talented relatives and friends they know to come and study together."

Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. If it was just to reverse the unhealthy trend, it had nothing to do with the Mutual Aid Society. But providing guidance to lower grades, helping students prepare for exams, and without any special conditions, it was almost digging at the roots of the Mutual Aid Society.

He affirmed, "If he does this, he will definitely clash with the Mutual Aid Society."

Cheng Zitong said, "You're right. The Mutual Aid Society has clashed with him several times over this matter, and there have even been a few campus duels."

Chen Chuan had roughly guessed that things would develop this way, because it was the simplest and easiest method. Everything Shen Zheng did was undoubtedly based on his own prestige and martial strength.

But it was also very fragile. As long as they found someone to defeat him and undermine his prestige, that would be enough. You have to know that apart from a few students with firm beliefs, most of the others are wavering, just being swept forward by the tide.

At this moment, Cheng Zitong sighed and said, "It's just that the Mutual Aid Society didn't succeed, because even the senior students who were qualified to go to the central city at that time, none of them could beat him in a duel."

Chen Chuan thought, this Senior Shen must have something to rely on to do this kind of thing, but he didn't feel very optimistic, because it's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against a hidden dagger. If they can't beat you in the open, they have other means to deal with you in secret.

Cheng Zitong's voice lowered again, and he said, "Next, I'll talk about the key point. The reason for the incident two years ago was very likely that he went to apply for the 'Unlimited Defense Certificate' and successfully obtained it."

He paused, looked at He Xiaoxing, who had been standing silently, and thought for a moment, then said, "I only heard about the results of the subsequent investigation, but I'm not sure if it's true.

Shen Zheng was found in an abandoned factory. When he was found, he was already dead. The report said that all the injuries on his body were self-inflicted, and no one had tortured him. But why he did it, we still don't know.

It can only be confirmed that there was more than one person present at the time, but many people. Even the school could narrow it down to a certain group of students, but they couldn't convict them, because they really didn't do anything in the process, and were released after being questioned for a day.

The explanation in the investigation report was that Shen Zheng was too eager for quick success and practiced his strength techniques to the point of madness, so he mutilated himself to death. Of course, this pale and weak explanation was just to cover up the case file. Everyone knew that it wasn't the case."

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Saying this, he said to He Xiaoxing, "Afterwards, a group of people were still wary of you, the guidance teacher, coming back for revenge, and some people in the school were nervous for a while."

He Xiaoxing said in a deep voice, "That was the path he chose himself, and he should be responsible for it to the end. He took on responsibilities he shouldn't have taken. Some burdens were beyond his ability, so I'm not surprised he was crushed.

And since those people chose to take action, it means they were ready for everything. My stepping forward would only be jumping into the trap they prepared. It would only add one more to the number, but as long as I'm still here, it's like a knife hanging over their heads at any time. The stronger I am, the more uneasy they will be."

Chen Chuan nodded. This Teacher He's choice was right. A sudden outburst at that time might have played into the hands of some people, but choosing to take a step back for the time being leaves room for maneuver. Moreover, everyone knows that this matter is not over, and as this person in front of him continues to grow stronger, it will undoubtedly be a long-term torment for those people.

Now that Tan Wang's expulsion has been announced after today, some people may have trouble sleeping again.

Cheng Zitong said with both emotion and regret, "Shen Zheng, this student, really did a lot of things, but his sense of justice was too strong, and he bore too much. He almost carried everything alone.

After him, no one in the Fenxin Society has stepped up to take the lead, and as a result, many people have left the society. The remaining members have been hoping that someone will stand up and lead them back to what they were before."

Saying this, he looked at Chen Chuan, his expression extremely serious, "Xiao Chuan, you have now obtained a weapon certificate, and it shouldn't be difficult to obtain an armor certificate in the future. If you just stop there, then there's no problem.

But if you decide to take the Unlimited Defense Certificate, it will arouse the vigilance of those recommendees and the forces behind them. Especially with Shen Zheng's example in front of you, their reaction may be even greater, because this is not only competing with them for immediate benefits, but also likely to truly harm them in the future. The higher your ability, the greater the threat, do you understand?"

Chen Chuan nodded, "Teacher, I think I understand."

Cheng Zitong looked at him and said, "Then, what is your decision?"

He Xiaoxing, who was standing there, also looked at him at this time.

The night wind blew, and the clothes and hair of the three were fluttering.

Chen Chuan looked at the lights at the foot of the mountain, and then at the faintly discernible starry sky, and slowly said, "The things that bind the students, the students will break free from one by one. If they can't overcome the difficulties in front of them, then what about the future? If we look to the future, I think what we encounter now should be the easiest to face, right?"

Cheng Zitong couldn't help but laugh, "How is it, Lao He, what did I say? This is my student! My student, Cheng Zitong!"

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