The battle at the Semi-Saint level was too shocking! Such horrible power, like that of Heavenly Might, could actually be acquired by humans through martial training! Incredible! It was truly too incredible! It was simply a miracle!

At this, all the students looked at Ning Shuying with fervent eyes, filled with desire—a thirst for power!

They all started shouting, each one extremely excited:

"Instructor Ning, teach us martial arts! Please, teach us martial arts!!"

"We want to learn martial arts, Instructor Ning!!"

Ning Shuying nodded slightly, seeing that her goal was being achieved: to let this group of students, who had previously only known studying, witness what true power was amidst the great changes in heaven and earth. This was to prevent them from being overly shocked by transcendent powers when Spiritual Energy resurfaced, thereby missing opportunities or even losing their lives.

These students were from Beijing University, Tsinghua University, and Fudan University. While they might not be the most outstanding young people in contemporary China, they could certainly be called the most brilliant among the new generation. These individuals were treasures to the country and its people. They couldn't be allowed to die senselessly in the era of Spiritual Energy resurgence due to ignorance of transcendent powers.

Of course, merely making them understand the strength of transcendent powers wasn't enough. She had to teach them, to make them truly strong!

"If you want to learn martial arts, I can teach you." Ning Shuying's gaze swept over the students. "This is also why I called you for military training. However, Martial Dao cultivation is a gradual process. You currently have no foundation, so you can only learn some basic skills."

Saying this, she paused, her gaze shifting to Qin Heng as she spoke, "Qin Heng, step forward. I am now going to teach you a martial art called 'Yi Jin Xi Sui Gong.' It's a foundational martial art from the Taoist sect used to temper the body. I have to leave for a while soon. You can select some basic movements from 'Yi Jin Xi Sui Gong' and teach them to the others."

In Ning Shuying's view, Qin Heng possessed an Innate Taoist Body. Mastering such a basic martial art would surely be instantaneous for him, probably taking less than ten minutes. Therefore, teaching Qin Heng and then having him instruct the other students was a clear time and effort saver. She, on the other hand, could free herself up to protect the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden. Killing two birds with one stone.

But no sooner had Ning Shuying finished speaking than voices of discontent rose from the crowd.

"Instructor Ning, I object! Why should Qin Heng get to learn the entire martial art first, while we only learn some basic movements!? This isn't fair!"

"That's right! It's not fair! We object! Instructor Ning, since you're our instructor, you should treat everyone equally!!"

"Exactly! If we're to learn, we should all learn together! Why teach only one person!"

Their discontent stemmed not from scarcity, but from inequality. The fact that Qin Heng could learn the full set of martial arts while they could only learn the basics deeply displeased these students.

Ning Shuying's expression darkened, and she was about to rebuke them. She had a kind heart, a strong sense of justice, and a robust sense of responsibility, but she was also known for her fiery temper. Calling her a little hot pepper wouldn't be an exaggeration.

However, just at that moment, before Ning Shuying could speak, Qin Heng suddenly stepped out of the formation. He walked to the front, standing beside Ning Shuying.

His gaze swept indifferently over the agitated students. He chuckled, "Instructor Ning said she would teach me the complete 'Yi Jin Xi Sui Gong,' and you're not happy about it?"

"Why should we be!? How are you better than us? What makes you qualified to learn the whole set!"

"We can learn it too! Why are we only taught the basics, and by you at that? It's unfair!"

Many shouted indignantly, their dislike for Qin Heng growing with every passing moment.

"Qin Heng, go back," Ning Shuying said softly, her brows furrowed. "There's no need to explain to them."

"No, it's for their own good to recognize reality," Qin Heng replied with a slight smile to Ning Shuying. Then, looking at his classmates, he said, "Place the same platter of fruit before humans and monkeys. Monkeys will only know to eat it directly, while humans will know to arrange it into an exquisite fruit display to please guests or charm young women. Why don't monkeys do the same?"

The students were somewhat baffled, unable to understand why Qin Heng had suddenly jumped to this topic. Nevertheless, some students responded.

"Monkeys are just animals. How could they possibly have the same strong learning and manual dexterity as humans?"

"It's a difference in intelligence. Humans are naturally more advanced than monkeys!"

"Qin Heng, what are you trying to say? Stop beating around the bush and changing the subject!"

Nie Rongrong and Chu Yun couldn't help but let a slight smile touch their eyes and lips. Ning Shuying also wore a speechless expression; clearly, they had all understood the meaning behind Qin Heng's words.

"Heh, it seems you understand this principle quite well." Qin Heng sneered. "There's a gap in learning ability between monkeys and humans; humans are naturally endowed with superior aptitude. The same applies to Martial Dao cultivation. There are differences in learning ability and aptitude among people. Now, do you still think it's unfair that I get to learn the entire martial art while you only learn the basics?"

Qin Heng's words struck them like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, agitating the students even further!

The crowd erupted instantly!

"Damn it! Are you calling us monkeys!?"

"Qin Heng, you're too arrogant! Are you saying we're all monkeys!?"

"How incredibly conceited! Who are you targeting with that remark?"

Many gritted their teeth in anger, wishing they could rush out and beat Qin Heng up. Such a statement was truly infuriating! It was an insult wrapped in a metaphor!

However, remembering Ning Shuying was still standing nearby, they ultimately lacked the courage. After all, the cautionary tales of Bai Songgan and Du Cheng were still fresh in their minds.

"You're mistaken; I wasn't targeting anyone." Qin Heng glanced at these people indifferently, a cold sneer playing on his lips. "I'm saying that all of you present here are trash!"

Dead silence!

Absolute dead silence!!

Everyone was stunned. No one had expected Qin Heng to speak so bluntly, so arrogantly!!

So infuriating!

It was truly infuriating!!

The students present were all seventeen or eighteen years old. Provoked by Qin Heng's words, they were like ignited barrels of gunpowder, on the verge of exploding.

"All of you, be quiet!" Ning Shuying suddenly commanded. A terrifying pressure, like a mountain, bore down on everyone, instantly silencing them.

Yet, their gazes towards Qin Heng remained filled with fury.

"Qin Heng, I will teach, you will learn!"

Ning Shuying ignored the students. She seemed to sense something, her expression tinged with anxiety. With those words, she immediately began demonstrating the practice method of 'Yi Jin Xi Sui Gong.'

All eighty-one moves flowed like smooth clouds and water, executed in a single, seamless sequence without the slightest pause. In a mere twenty seconds, she finished.

"Have you learned it?" Ning Shuying asked Qin Heng directly.

The students in the formation were mystified by her question. She finished in just twenty seconds, and only demonstrated it once? Who the hell could learn that?!

Earlier, some disgruntled students had carefully observed Ning Shuying's movements, trying to memorize them, only to find they couldn't even see them clearly.

Impossible to learn!

Absolutely impossible to learn!!

Of course, some were also waiting to see Qin Heng make a fool of himself. In their view, given Ning Shuying's speed, even if Qin Heng possessed heaven-defying aptitude, he couldn't possibly have learned it.

Serves you right for being so arrogant! Now you're in a bind!!

However, at that very moment, Qin Heng suddenly moved. He flawlessly performed all eighty-one moves of 'Yi Jin Xi Sui Gong.' Finally, he turned to Ning Shuying and said calmly, "I've learned it."

The students were utterly dumbfounded, staring at Qin Heng with wide eyes as if they had seen a ghost.

"How the hell could he learn that?"

"Is Qin Heng even human? That's too incredible!"

"Could it be... are we really monkeys?"

They were convinced! These students were thoroughly convinced by Qin Heng. Having been so completely put in their place by him, they had no choice but to concede!

"Instructor Ning, you should go," Qin Heng said to Ning Shuying. "I'll handle things here."

Changes had occurred in the battle at the center of Penglai Island. Qin Heng had been monitoring the situation there. Although the battle between the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden and Athena continued, others from Mount Olympus and the Myth Organization had appeared. Ning Shuying must have received a summons to go there.

Furthermore, as the battle erupted, the mysterious aura at the center of Penglai Island grew increasingly dense! It was certain that as long as the two continued their fight, the secrets of Penglai Island would soon be truly unveiled!

Qin Heng had stepped forward at this moment precisely to allow Ning Shuying to reach the center of Penglai Island quickly, to stabilize the battle between the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden and Athena, prevent them from being influenced, and hasten the maturation of that mysterious aura!

The profound secrets hidden within that aura, and the opportunity potentially involving the Supreme Law at a deeper level, were exactly what Qin Heng desired!

"You be careful," Ning Shuying said, not one for sentimentality. She gave Qin Heng a word of caution, then transformed into a streak of black light, soaring into the sky and heading towards the center of Penglai Island!

BOOM!!

At the same time, brilliant, dazzling golden light clashed once more with intensely clear blue light in the sky, the impact deafening! This terrifying power, as if the heavens were collapsing, spread out, shaking heaven and earth, even causing the sea waves around Penglai Island to surge violently!

Back at the military training camp, many students witnessing this scene felt an overwhelming sense of awe well up within them again.

Through his Divine Sense, Qin Heng perceived even more covert battles and dangers unfolding. People from the Myth Organization and Mount Olympus had already begun a standoff! Neither side held a clear advantage.

However, Penglai Island hosted more than just these two factions; there were also those lurking in the shadows! All were intently watching this earth-shattering battle!

In the shadows, figures lay in wait, biding their time!

High above, an inky streak of sword light tore through the air, rushing to provide support!

The roaring intensified; the Sea of Yuan Qi seemed about to boil over!

Since the Tang Dynasty, with the depletion of Spiritual Energy and the decline of the Heavenly Dao, Penglai Fairy Island, silent for a thousand years, once again thrummed with activity!

A grand curtain was about to rise!

A great war was about to begin!

Qin Heng retracted his gaze, a carefree smile on his face. Looking at the students before him, he called out loudly, "Attention! Now, follow me and learn martial arts!!"