High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System

Chapter 128: Chapter 120: Star Professional Mission

On the obituary projection, four grayish-white photographs appeared.

One of them was of a sturdy man with a beard and a smile on his face.

He was the Martial Arts teacher of the senior year elite class, Teacher Cao Feng!

”Teacher Cao.” Jiang Ye was incredulous: ”Sacrificed?”

His mind went blank.

The time Jiang Ye had spent with Teacher Cao Feng was not long, only half a year.

Cao Feng did not show favoritism to Jiang Ye like Chen Zilu did.

After class, he would seldom give private lessons.

But this wasn’t just with Jiang Ye; it was the same for all the students in the first class.

In this respect, Cao Feng treated everyone equally.

Although he did not involve himself after class, at least during lessons, he fulfilled his teacher duties, answering every question.

To Jiang Ye, Cao Feng was a teacher worthy of respect.

And not long ago, when Jiang Dahai faced a crisis, besides Zhang Jianwu, Cao Feng was also among the first to arrive.

That was also the last time Jiang Ye saw Cao Feng.

”Teacher Cao.” Jiang Ye looked at the grayish-white photograph, feeling a heavy weight in his heart.

Once, he thought the Shadow Disaster was far, far away from him.

Even if a Shadow Disaster broke out, it could be controlled in time like the last time in Cyan Yang City.

Until this time, with the death of someone close by.

Jiang Ye realized, this world had never been peaceful.

Suddenly.

Jiang Ye snapped out of it and quickly dialed Zhang Jianwu’s phone number.

”Beep...”

After half a minute, the call was finally connected.

”Director!” Jiang Ye hastily asked: ”Are you okay?”

”I’m fine.”

A tired voice came from the other side.

Jiang Ye secretly exhaled a breath of relief.

”Director, the school just issued an obituary.” Jiang Ye continued: ”Teacher Cao, he...”

”It’s true.” Zhang Jianwu didn’t say much, his voice was extremely heavy.

Jiang Ye paused for a moment, then switched topics: ”How is the situation outside now?”

”It’s basically stable now.” Zhang Jianwu said in a deep voice: ”Most Starry Sky Corridors have been controlled.”

”But...”

”The bad news is, among the more than one hundred Starry Sky Corridors that appeared this time, some are permanent.” Zhang Jianwu said with a low tone.

”Permanent?” Jiang Ye was taken aback.

It was the first time he had heard this term.

Zhang Jianwu said in a deep voice: ”Normally, Starry Sky Corridors disappear about two weeks after appearing.”

”But a small portion of the Starry Sky Corridors will remain in our world.”

”These long-term existing Starry Sky Corridors are permanent Starry Sky Corridors.”

Jiang Ye felt a shock in his heart.

”Doesn’t that mean An City is always at risk of a Shadow Disaster erupting?” He couldn’t help but say.

”Hmm.” Zhang Jianwu nodded: ”You don’t need to worry too much.”

”Permanent Starry Sky Corridors are not rare, there are already sufficient coping mechanisms all across Blue Star.”

”After this Shadow Disaster calms down, people will be sent into the Starry Sky Corridors to guard them.” Zhang Jianwu said.

”Enter the Starry Sky Corridors?” Jiang Ye’s heart shook immensely.

On the other side of the Starry Sky Corridors is the world of the Shadow Race!

People dare to enter and guard there?

How much courage does that take?

”Do not be surprised.”

Zhang Jianwu said calmly: ”The Blue Star Federation has been fighting the Shadow Disaster for many years, relying not just on passive resistance.”

”Many Star Sky Martial Arts practitioners also enter the world of the Shadow Race, causing havoc.”

”Why has An City been peaceful for so many years?” Zhang Jianwu said softly: ”Because next door in Cyan Yang City, there are powerhouses stationed within permanent corridors, deterring the Shadow Race.”

Jiang Ye was silent.

He was hearing these things for the first time.

No wonder An City has been tranquil for decades, there’s always someone carrying heavy burdens in the background.

Suddenly.

Jiang Ye’s heart skipped a beat: ”So the Shadow Disaster in An City this time, is it because of Cyan Yang City’s permanent corridor...”

”Hmm, during the last Shadow Disaster in Cyan Yang City, a powerhouse fell.” Zhang Jianwu said lightly.

Although he spoke lightly, Jiang Ye realized the harsh truth behind it.

That Shadow Disaster was only level 1.

But in the permanent corridor, it was far from that.

In other words, the reason the Shadow Disaster erupted that time was precisely because something happened to the powerhouse guarding the Starry Sky Corridor.

...

A moment later, Jiang Ye ended the conversation.

He felt a weight on his spirit.

This conversation made Jiang Ye realize the Shadow Disaster in An City was not a coincidence.

”An City isn’t peaceful anymore?” Jiang Ye looked out the window, a trace of worry in his eyes.

He was about to go to university.

But his parents and Jiang Ting would stay in An City.

If during this time... something happens.

Jiang Ye dared not continue the thought.

But when his thoughts shifted, he couldn’t help but think of Cao Feng, of the sword that tore through the sky last night.

Jiang Ye was silent for a moment, returned to the middle of the room, and operated his cultivation technique.

”Become stronger.”

Jiang Ye felt the flow of Qi Force within his body, closed his eyes tightly: ”Relentlessly break through the Life Shackles, ascend the peak of Star Sky Martial Arts, until... the Shadow Disaster is completely resolved.”

At this moment, he seemed to have found an unreachable goal.

”Hoo!”

”Hoo!” ”Stamp!”

The Qi Force within Jiang Ye surged like a tide, spreading throughout his body.

His body swayed as he fully exercised ”Nine Luminaries Star Stepping,” every step was as heavy as a thousand pounds, yet as light as a feather.

Unknowingly, this Starry Sky Secret Technique had climbed to a new level.

Exerting force of lightness or heaviness was entirely at will.

He practiced for several hours.

Until lunchtime, Jiang Ye stopped cultivating, got up and left the room.

...

The television in the living room was showing the midday news.

The An City channel host was dressed in black, his expression somber.

”A week ago, our city experienced a 1.9-level Shadow Disaster, resulting in more than three thousand deaths and injuries exceeding ten thousand...”

The Jiang Dahai family was sitting at the dinner table and froze upon hearing this news.

This number far exceeded their expectations.

”Brother...” Jiang Ting clutched Jiang Ye’s arm tightly, her eyes red.

Jiang Ye also watched the news.

This Shadow Disaster did not reach the 2-level Shadow Disaster standard.

Because there were no young Shadow Race bodies appearing.

However, the number of Shadow Race juvenile bodies, comparable to the peak of Second Break, was extremely large.

Add to that An City’s lack of preparation, the damage caused far exceeded a normal level 1 Shadow Disaster, thus it was graded as level 1.9.

”More than ten thousand people suffering.” Jiang Ye felt a deep pain.

How many ordinary people like Li Anping and Jiang Ting are there inside?

Quite a few.

Jiang Ye’s family was lucky enough, no Starry Sky Corridor eruption nearby.

But in other areas, the cries were everywhere.

”Buzz buzz!”

Suddenly, Jiang Ye’s wristband vibrated.

”A notice from the Examination Bureau?” Jiang Ye was taken aback.

This wristband wasn’t from the school, but from the Examination Bureau.

”Beep!” He opened the wristband projection.

[The West Mountain Province Preparatory Star Professional Center has released the latest mission, please check promptly!]

[Aid An City]

[Mission Details: An City has experienced a 1.9-level Shadow Disaster, the situation is largely under control, but there are still many Shadow Race members lurking in the city’s corners, please assist the local Shadow Hunting Bureau in the sweep.]

[Mission Rewards: For each Shadow Race infant killed, a reward of 500-1000 Federation Coins; for each Shadow Race juvenile killed, a reward of 5000-10000 Federation Coins]

[Outstanding performance in this mission may increase experience for Preparatory Star Profession level]

[Those above the First Break may participate in this mission]