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Jiang Yuqi nearly fainted upon hearing Zuo Dao's words; it was clear that this child was someone who played by his own rules, something she should have anticipated.
On stage, a stir erupted as Luo Huaxing glanced again at Zuo Dao.
"Do you understand the consequences of failure?"
He didn't ask why; he simply inquired if Zuo Dao was aware of the consequences of failure. It was obvious to anyone watching that Luo Huaxing was showing his support.
"If he didn't understand the consequences, would he have dared to issue a challenge?" Rainbow Dawn interjected. He didn't want Zuo Dao to back down; he still hadn't avenged the humiliation he had suffered, and such a great opportunity couldn't be missed.
Luo Huaxing cast a glance at Dawn but said nothing.
"You needn't worry. Since I dared to issue the challenge, I am fully aware of everything involved. I just wonder which academy will accept the challenge this time?" As he spoke, Zuo Dao's gaze shifted toward Dawn.
The implication was clear. Tai Shu Wudi couldn't help but burst into laughter at the scene.
"My goodness, the kid has his eyes on you. Just play along; don't take it too seriously."
What does "play along" mean? Am I the only one being set up here? Looking at Tai Shu Wudi, Dawn felt speechless. The biggest winner in this entire affair was Sword Spirit Academy—although Tai Shu Yun hadn't returned, it effectively pulled Zuo Dao over to Spirit Sword Academy's side.
"Since Headmaster Tai Shu feels this way, War God Academy will reluctantly take on the role of the examining academy," Dawn said with a slight smile.
"What? Are you serious, Dawn?" Tai Shu Wudi couldn't believe how shameless Dawn could be.
"This is your Headmaster Tai Shu's doing; I should at least show some acknowledgment to that child, shouldn't I?" Faced with such a Dawn, Tai Shu Wudi found himself completely out of arguments.
"Alright," Luo Huaxing spoke up at this moment. "Since Zuo Dao has requested an academy challenge, after unanimous discussion among all present Lords of the Mansion, his request is granted. Now, which academy within Supreme Academy is willing to accept the challenge?"
The deans present all turned their attention to Dawn.
Dawn smiled brightly and stood tall. "The War God Academy will fight." His words were filled with an overwhelming confidence.
"Very well, then let's begin. I believe you all know the specifics of the process. Who would have thought that we old-timers would still have the chance to witness a true Academy Competition? Regardless of who wins or loses this battle, it will be worth it." Luo Huaxing laughed heartily, and even the other Eight Vice Principals and the Deputy Headmaster rarely showed a hint of a smile.
The original intention of the Academy Competition was to facilitate communication between academies, but over time, that purpose had been misinterpreted. Instead of fostering exchange, it became a competition that sparked conflicts. It wasn't until the Mysterious Academy Master intervened and suppressed some troublemakers that order was restored among the academies.
Even so, the event remained, transforming into a selection competition for elite reserves. The rankings among the academies were established, and even if there were changes, they had little impact.
However, Zuo Dao's proposal for this Academy Competition completely shattered that status quo. If successful, it would lead to significant shifts in the established rankings. This was not just about face; it also concerned the allocation of substantial resources.
This competition was divided into three stages:
1. The Contest of Students;
2. The Contest of Instructors;
3. The Comprehensive Contest.
These three events seemed somewhat unfair to those aspiring for positions within the academy.
First was the contest among students, where the gap between new and old students was evident. Even if challengers had students comparable to veterans, such cases were extremely rare. Moreover, the first round of student competition was not a one-on-one match but a team battle.
Next came the contest among instructors. The strength of an academy depended not only on its students but also on its instructors. The level of instructors directly influenced the overall quality of an academy. This posed a challenge for challengers as well. It is easy to find thousands of soldiers but hard to find a single general; this saying applied here without exaggeration.
The Third Comprehensive Challenge was designed to thoroughly test whether the challenger had the capability to establish an academy, and it was the most difficult stage. It was possible that even the headmaster would intervene in this round.
Dawn coldly regarded Zuo Dao. In every aspect of this competition, War God Academy held the upper hand. The main reason was that they had people; he could not believe that Zuo Dao, a mere Cultivator, could assemble a team that could rival War God Academy. With a condescending tone, he addressed Zuo Dao.
"You know how the rest will proceed. In the contest of students, do you have anyone? If not enough, I can lend you some manpower."
"Thank you for your kind offer, Headmaster. Although I don't have a squad as grand as War God Academy's, I can still muster a squad," Zuo Dao replied, looking at this self-satisfied Cultivator who seemed to have found superiority from nowhere, maintaining his composure.
"Oh, you actually have a squad? Don't tell me it's just these new students beside you?" Dawn felt a slight unease in his heart. Among those people were quite a few proud individuals! Even if War God Academy had strong foundations, they had never managed to recruit more than ten talented individuals at once.
"The Headmaster is indeed impressive to guess that, but there’s no prize for it," Zuo Dao's playful remark elicited a round of good-natured laughter.
At the same time, the other headmasters thought to themselves why they hadn’t received any clear responses despite offering various conditions; it turned out they had already been won over by this person. They just didn’t know what Zuo Dao had offered them that made them give up such a great opportunity to gamble on this match with him.
It was important to note that the cost of failure was enormous; it could mean a lifetime of lost freedom!
"I wonder how many members of your squad you can send out for the first match," Dawn suddenly realized that facing Zuo Dao, the feeling of control he once had had vanished without a trace, replaced by an overwhelming sense of being at a disadvantage.
"Please forgive my secrecy; you'll find out how many when the competition begins," Zuo Dao's evasiveness only heightened Dawn's unease.
"Then we shall meet on the battlefield. I hope you can surprise us all," Dawn said before sitting back down to prepare for the upcoming competition.
At that moment, both on and off the field began to buzz with excitement. Some were calling friends while others were setting up betting pools. Supreme Academy hadn't seen such liveliness in ages. Countless students rushed in after receiving news.
Meanwhile, the higher-ups of Supreme Academy pretended not to notice, as they too were somewhat astonished. After thousands of years without such an appearance, could it be that they were simply getting old?
The Nine Lords was a circle, and they were discussing the matter. There was no need to mention the Dean's side; Tai Shu Wudi directly raised his voice, took the lead, and began to set up a betting game among the Deans.
Surprisingly, the first to respond was Dawn, who placed a bet on their side to win outright, wagering one hundred thousand High-Quality Spirit Stones. A bold move, truly befitting a dominant figure in the dead of night. Tai Shu, undeterred and equally unyielding, pulled out an equal amount of spirit stones to bet on Zuo Dao's side.
The atmosphere was boiling; it could no longer be described with just those two words. Voices filled the air, with all sorts of chatter about wealth and stakes. However, most bets were placed on War God Academy, while only a few supported Zuo Dao. Of course, this was only possible due to Tai Shu Wudi's involvement and assurances.
At that moment, Zuo Dao was engaged in an act that would infuriate both gods and men: borrowing spirit stones from the Three Women. This made Jiang Yuqi regard Zuo Dao with newfound respect; they had reached a Realm where it seemed the Three Women were eager to part with their spirit stones, almost willing to empty their entire fortunes.
Tai Shu Yun added at the end, "Is this enough? If not, I can go ask those guys at Spirit Sword Academy for more."
Jiang Yuqi felt a headache coming on. Who exactly was Zuo Dao to you? Or was it Tai Shu Wudi who was your relative? He thought that if he ever had a daughter, he would have to educate her well so she wouldn't turn out like Tai Shu Yun.
"That's enough! You don't have much either. Just when we were running low on spirit stones, someone conveniently shows up. I'll throw in a few Transmutation Pills later."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuqi immediately knelt down and hugged Zuo Dao's leg, shouting loudly.
"Boss, just accept me! Let me be your disciple! Just one Transmutation Pill is enough. Really, just one will do! You'll be my boss!"
The room fell silent in shock at his declaration.
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