Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Advancing to Black Rank, Risk, and Opportunity (1)

Chapter 85: Advancing to Black Rank, Risk, and Opportunity (1)

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Just as the square was bustling with noise, on a wooden building a thousand meters away, four or five people in long robes with extraordinary bearings saw the scene just now with different expressions.

If a senior student was here, he would be able to recognize that the people standing there were all tutors and heads of the academy.

The leader was Si Yuanpei, one of the three institute heads of the lower house.

“Forbidden Golden Armor…”

Si Yuanpei muttered to himself. There was no change in his expression.

After a moment, he spoke again.

“Master Ke.”

Ke Ya immediately took a step forward.

“Yes, Master Si. What can I do for you?”

“Is there a vacancy for Black-rank disciples?”

Ke Ya thought for a moment and replied, “Two days ago, a Black-rank disciple accidentally died while on a mission. The latest round of disciple-level challenges was held five days ago, so we can’t replace the candidates in time. Therefore, the new candidates will be decided by the tutors after some discussion.”

“There’s no need to negotiate. Let Lin Shen fill the spot.”

As soon as he said this, all the tutors present, including Ke Ya, were stunned.

After being stunned for a moment, Ke Ya hesitated and said, “Master Si, I’m afraid this isn’t appropriate. Although Lin Shen is talented and has extraordinary strength, he’s only outstanding among the new students. Even among the Yellow-rank disciples, he’s not the best, let alone among Black-rank ones.

“If we promote Lin Shen to a Black-rank disciple all of a sudden, I’m afraid he’ll become the target of public criticism!”

Si Yuanpei wasn’t angry when he heard the objection. He placed his hands behind his back and said calmly, “Is Lin Shen not the target of public criticism now?”

“Well …”

Ke Ya was speechless.

Ke Ya had long heard that some disciples of influential families had joined forces to suppress Lin Shen in the guided battle.

But the academy had always encouraged competition and adhere to the laws of the jungle where the strong preyed on the weak, so he didn’t interfere to stop it.

To be honest, Lin Shen’s performance today surprised Ke Ya.

However, he also understood after today, while Lin Shen’s reputation in the academy would soar, he would probably encounter even more hostility.

It would either come from disciples of influential families who didn’t like him or the senior students who were afraid he would take their spots and snatch their resources.

Just as Si Yuanpei had said, even if Lin Shen didn’t advance to a Black-rank disciple, he was already the target of public criticism!

As his thoughts raced, Ke Ya quickly understood Si Yuanpei’s intentions.

Since Lin Shen was already the target of public criticism, he might as well give Lin Shen a push.

This would undoubtedly give Lin Shen more unwanted attention, but at the same time, it would also allow him to obtain more resources and opportunities!

If Lin Shen could get through this, he would definitely have a more promising future.

Wait!

Ke Ya’s heart skipped a beat.

Although he stayed in the academy all year round, he also had a deep understanding of the struggles of the sects and factions.

The academy was a miniature version of the sect, and there was no lack of power struggles inside.

As far as he knew, Si Yuanpei seemed to be at odds with the influential families.

The purpose of this decision might be to groom Lin Shen into an example against influential families!

Advancing to a Black-rank disciple was Si Yuanpei’s test for Lin Shen!

At this thought, Ke Ya suddenly came to a realization. He shut his mouth and did not say anything else.

He didn’t want to get involved in the battle between the two forces.

However, while Ke Ya remained silent, another tutor stood up and said, “Lord, Lin Shen is from a poor background, but he cultivates many powerful martial techniques. Could there be someone else behind him…”

He didn’t finish the sentence, but everyone understood what he meant.

Ke Ya glanced at the tutor and recognized him as Si Yuanpei’s trusted subordinate. He was most likely worried that Lin Shen had the support of other influential families.

However, before Si Yuanpei could speak, another tutor chuckled and said, “I know a little about this. According to Banner Officer Han Wu of the Martial Hall, Lin Shen has a God Seeking Token that belongs to the cat general. He also has a spiritual cat by his side.”

The tutors were instantly relieved.

The person who had the cat general’s God Seeking Token had most likely made some kind of deal with the cat general. If nothing went wrong, those martial techniques should have been obtained from the cat general.

That Divine Lord had a lot of connections with the three major sects of Dragonside City.

After more than a thousand years, the cat general had collected countless martial techniques of the three great sects.

Logically speaking, these martial techniques shouldn’t be allowed to be circulated by the cat general. However, the high-ranking official of the three sects turned a blind eye to it. Naturally, the people below wouldn’t interfere in this matter.

As time passed, it became what it was today.

“The path of cultivation is filled with obstacles. Without the will and determination to face difficulties head-on, how can one achieve the Great Dao?”

Si Yuanpei looked in the direction of the square, then turned around nd left the corridor.

“I’ll leave the rest to you.”

The tutors bowed in unison.

“See you, Master Si!”

In the middle of the square.

Taking the wooden box containing the Golden Flying Arrow from Meng Dong, Lin Shen couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

If such a gamble happened a few more times, he wouldn’t have to worry about cultivation resources for the next month.

Unfortunately, the remaining seven Yellow-rank disciples admitted defeat without even fighting. Otherwise, he could still win some resources.

“Congratulations, Junior Brother Lin!”

Meng Dong cupped his hands at Lin Shen with a smile.

Although he had lost the guided battle and had to go to the spirit mine outside the city to mine for three days, Meng Dong didn’t look unhappy at all. Instead, he was rather enthusiastic about Lin Shen.

Lin Shen smiled and was about to speak when he was interrupted by the sound of air being torn.

He turned around and saw a stream of light approaching from afar. It approached the square at an astonishing speed and landed in the center of the square in the blink of an eye.

The light dissipated, revealing the figure inside..