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Chapter 154: Holding Out for a Better Offer
Chapter 154: Holding Out for a Better Offer (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Dean Liu organized his thoughts before speaking with shining eyes.
"Among the Xia Kingdom's three top academies, our Azure Firmament Martial Academy is unquestionably the strongest in overall strength", he declared. "You can think of us as the Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion in terms of prestige and power."
"We offer the best cultivation resources, deepest heritage, strongest faculty, and highest quality of prodigies."
Lin Qi nodded. This was common knowledge even among children in Xia Kingdom—the Azure Firmament's dominance was undisputed.
Dean Liu took a sip from his Energy Brew bottle before continuing.
"That's why choosing our academy is the best decision for someone like you." He paused. "Oh, I almost forgot to explain how martial arts universities work. Lu Wei, you handle this part."
Lu Wei smiled and stepped forward.
"Unlike high schools, martial arts universities in Xia Kingdom divide each incoming class into competing colleges", she explained. "As the Red Emperor—the world's strongest cultivator—once said, true power emerges through fierce competition."
"The Azure Firmament follows this model. We have nine colleges competing for resources through annual evaluations, tournaments, and overall performance."
She gestured toward her chest proudly. "We belong to the Sixth Institute of Azure Firmament. Every year after the National College Entrance Exam, students don't just choose which university to attend—they also select their specific college."
Lin Qi nodded. This explained why cultivators like Ming Hai and Shan Yu always mentioned their colleges along with their academies.
Liu Jing joined the conversation. "University competition centers around these college rivalries—the battlefield for top prodigies. Rankings determine everything from funding to exclusive resources."
"However", Lu Wei added, "to prevent monopolization, lower-ranked colleges get priority when recruiting talents."
"For example", Liu Jing continued, "this year's last-place college gets first dibs on contacting the national champion. If they successfully secure that student, other colleges can't interfere—unless the student outright refuses."
"Sixth Institute isn't last place though", Lu Wei noted. "We rank poorly, but not disasterously."
Lin Qi understood. While they couldn't target the absolute top-tier geniuses, the college still had leverage to negotiate better terms.
Liu Jing leaned forward. "Exams only measure past achievements. University is where new stars rise. Even if you're not currently at the level of Bei Jiang's prodigies, we believe in your potential."
Lu Wei listed their offer: 5,000,000 Xia Kingdom Currency, guaranteed access to exclusive training facilities like the Gravity Chamber and Trial Tower, and priority cultivation resources.
"Take your time deciding", Liu Jing said as they departed. "We'll wait until after the exams in a month."
Back in his dorm, Lin Qi assessed his options. While other academies had made offers, Azure Firmament's package was clearly superior. Yet he decided to wait—let them compete. With his innate talent, he could afford to be patient.
Besides, he had bigger plans.
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The next day, Principal Jiang Zhiguang stood on Tianhai No.2 High School's playground, surrounded by faculty.
"Who would've thought our school would produce three top ten prodigies from the Survival Training Camp?" the principal mused. "And Lin Qi—the first place finisher! He's the strongest cultivator in Cang Province!"
The ground trembled as a massive transport aircraft descended. From its open hatch emerged Lin Qi, his imposing figure radiating raw power.
"Welcome back!" Principal Jiang clasped Lin Qi's shoulder. "You've brought unprecedented glory to our school."
In the principal's office, Lin Qi admired a rare Otherworld plant. "This Lucky Clover survived three failed attempts", Jiang explained. "Its growth brought us good fortune."
"You're the real miracle", the principal said earnestly. "If you become provincial champion, I'll give you something special."
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Cycling home with Jiang Tao, Lin Qi listened as his companion declared, "I'll follow you wherever you go."
Lin Qi smiled. "Let's see where this path takes us."
(End of Chapter)
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