Chapter 147: Refusing the Five Great Academies, Joining the Hidden Dragon Academy

"Su Yu, would you be willing to join my First Military Academy?"

Zhang Ci smiled warmly, looking at Su Yu.

The more he looked at Su Yu, the more he liked him.

One should know that a golden‑talent prodigy, no matter where he is, can be highly sought after.

In all of Daxia, only one or two golden‑talent individuals emerge each year; that is sheer luck.

Sometimes, there isn't even a single golden‑talent prodigy.

Now that a golden‑talent prodigy has been found, Zhang Ci naturally can't let him go, especially seizing the award ceremony as a chance to strike first.

If the other four old guys get a chance, there'll be nothing left for him.

Especially after seeing the power Su Yu displayed in the final battle.

It further solidified Zhang Ci's thought.

A talent with such formidable combat strength is now a rare heavenly champion.

Zhang Ci can't help but be moved.

When Zhang Ci spoke, Su Yu hadn't reacted yet, but the surrounding crowd erupted instantly.

"First Military Academy? But isn't that the school that ranks second among the Five Great Academies? I didn't expect they'd personally invite Su Yu—so enviable!"

"Truly a prodigy, they even had the head of the First Military Academy invite him personally—so jealous!"

Many people looked at Su Yu with sour envy.

"Not only did he steal my goddess, now even the First Military Academy I've long coveted has thrown an olive branch to Su Yu."

"This Su Yu, he's simply unfilial!"

Someone shouted angrily.

It wasn't just the crowd; even the four heads behind Zhang Ci burst out in uproar.

"Zhang Ci, do you have any shame!"

Hu Shi stroked his beard, fuming as he stepped forward.

"We agreed you'd choose after the awards, you shameless guy, taking advantage of the situation!"

"Su Yu, don't listen to him. Come to my Cloud Academy; we have plenty of beautiful women, far beyond what the First Military Academy's monk temple can compare to."

When Hu Shi looked at Su Yu, he put on a smile he thought was extremely friendly, completely different from his earlier expression toward Zhang Ci.

The speed of his change of face was so fast that even Zhang Ci was left stunned.

"Hmph, cloud academy, first military academy—just come to my Jingwu Academy. Jingwu Academy has been ranked number one for three consecutive years; what do they have? Su Yu, with your golden talent, once you join Jingwu Academy, the future King‑Conferred Strong One realm will no longer be a dream."

Yan Wu sneered, looked at Su Yu, and said,

"Jingwu Academy has the most complete training system, unlike them who only know fighting. Moreover, Jingwu's resources are unmatched by any martial academy. Join Jingwu Academy, and within ten years you'll become a Marquis, within twenty years you may attain King‑Conferred Strong One!"

Yan Wu said arrogantly.

As the top martial academy among all, Jingwu Academy naturally bears this pride.

Over the years, anyone identified with a golden talent has entered Jingwu Academy.

For no other reason.

It's because Jingwu Academy's strong members enjoy exceptionally abundant resources.

Since Yan Wu dares claim he can get Su Yu to become a Marquis within ten years, he must have that confidence.

And that confidence comes from Jingwu Academy!

"Sss, even Jingwu Academy is inviting Su Yu—how terrifying!"

The crowd inhaled cold breaths in waves.

That's Jingwu Academy, the number‑one among all martial academies.

It even has a King‑Conferred Strong One stationed there.

Even some regional Martial Artists Associations may not match Jingwu Academy.

One could say, aside from the Martial Artists Association, if Jingwu Academy were a faction, it would be the strongest.

Yan Wu's words instantly stirred the crowd's emotions.

The First Military Academy and Cloud Academy speaking was one thing, but Jingwu also spoke up.

At this point, they were stunned to realize just how coveted Su Yu was.

Seeing Jingwu Academy speak, the heads of Modu Academy and Zulong Academy hurried.

They all spoke in turn.

"Su Yu, if you're willing to join my Modu Academy, I can grant you entry into a special secret realm of Modu Academy, which holds the legacies of its past principals and even a terrifying presence of the King‑Conferred Strong One realm!"

The head of Modu Academy was a middle‑aged man with a big belly.

Seeing Jingwu Academy speak, he hurriedly spoke, fearing to miss the prospect of Su Yu.

One should know that recruiting a golden‑talent student, as long as they don't die midway, will inevitably become a Marquis or even a King‑Conferred Strong One.

Such potential must be taken seriously even by the Five Great Academies.

No one would despise having many strong ones in their own school.

The more, the better.

"My Zulong Academy can open its entire library for you to peruse; know that Zulong Academy's martial secrets are the most abundant, even including ninth‑level arts and ninth‑level Martial Techniques!"

The head of Zulong Academy gritted his teeth and offered an astronomically high package.

He knew that once Su Yu was recruited to Zulong Academy, the principal would naturally agree.

After all, this is a golden talent!

The surrounding crowd, including the heavenly champions, were stunned as the heads of the Five Great Academies spoke.

What's going on?

Vegetable market?

To snatch Su Yu, are the heads of these martial arts academies all crazy?

You should know, for others to enter the Five Great Academies, they have to expend great effort, but with Su Yu...

He actually became the object of contention among the Five Great Academies.

For a moment, everyone almost failed to react.

It's really too much of a change brought about today.

Even Su Yu himself was left somewhat dazed by the five.

What on earth is going on!

This is, Yanwu continued speaking.

He stood arrogantly atop the heavens, hands behind his back, and said lightly.

"Su Yu, you need to understand that over the years, all those with golden talent have entered my Jingwu Academy; even on the Daxia Heavenly Pride Ranking, Jingwu Academy's students occupy twenty spots, and among them, one ranks second on the Heavenly Pride Ranking."

"Therefore, Jingwu Academy is your best choice!"

When Yanwu said these words, the pride in his eyes went without saying.

You should know, the Daxia Heavenly Pride Ranking has only a hundred people total.

And these hundred people encompass all the monsters aged eighteen to twenty-five in Daxia.

The top ten have already long reached the peak of the Flying Heaven Realm.

Even some have already stepped into the Grand Master Realm.

One can see the value of the Heavenly Pride Ranking.

And Jingwu occupying twenty out of the hundred spots is enough to show how terrifying Jingwu is.

"Hmph! What does twenty matter? First place isn't even one of your Jingwu people—what are you nagging about?"

Zhang Ci gave a cold snort; others might fear Jingwu, but the First Military Academy absolutely does not.

Since the founding of Daxia, the First Military Academy was established; its history can be said to be longer than any martial arts academy.

Moreover, many Marquises and King-Conferred Strong Ones have emerged from it.

"Su Yu, your style is similar to my First Military Academy; strong ones are only forged in battle—come to my First Military Academy, and it will be your true home."

"A real man should kill enemies on the battlefield, not hide in the back like a woman, clinging to life!"

Zhang Ci narrowed his eyes in a smile at Su Yu, while not forgetting to mock Jingwu Academy.

"Zhang Ci, you're courting death!"

Yanwu let out an angry roar, giving the feeling that if talks break down, they'll come to blows.

Zhang Ci gave Yanwu a white-eye look.

"What's up, you still want to fight? Come on, come on, let me see how much you lot hiding in the back weigh—perfect for everyone to see what kind of goods Jingwu is!"

Zhang Ci wasn't the slightest bit afraid; instead, he eagerly stared at Yanwu, excited to the extreme.

"Uh...."

Su Yu watched the two heads of the Five Great Academies, who were about to fight over him, and felt even more helpless.

What's going on—why are we about to fight?

However, at this moment, Li Zhangsheng, who had been silent, slowly spoke, still as plain as ever.

"Come to my Qianlong Academy; the Qianlong Secret Realm has a spot for you!"

Li Zhangsheng looked seriously at Su Yu.

Although he doesn't like recruiting students, from Su Yu he felt a sense of hope.

Especially before, the Slay Dragon King even gave a greeting to this side of Qianlong Academy.

Li Zhangsheng also looked at the offers thrown out by the Five Great Academies, and for a moment he even feared Su Yu wouldn't go to Qianlong Academy, which made him unable to hold back speaking.

"Qianlong Secret Realm? I say, Li Zhangsheng, you don't really think anyone could obtain that person's inheritance, do you? After all this time, besides your old headmaster, no one has ever gotten the inheritance, right?"

Yanwu coldly glanced at Li Zhangsheng.

Afterward, he looked at Su Yu and said.

"Su Yu, although Qianlong Academy has an Imperial Realm inheritance, don't forget that the Qianlong Secret Realm can only be entered once in a lifetime, and the inheritance is hard to obtain; over hundreds of years, only Qianlong Academy's old headmaster has obtained it."

"What he gives you is completely illusory; better come to my Jingwu!"

Li Zhangsheng gave Yanwu a deep look, saying nothing.

He's not good with words; anyway, what should be given has been given, and the rest is up to Su Yu.

Su Yu hearing the conversation of the few, his heart startled.

Imperial Realm inheritance!

Su Yu knew what the Imperial Realm represented—it represented the realm above the ceiling!

At this moment, Su Yu finally understood why the Slay Dragon King had him enter Qianlong Academy.

It's entirely because of that Imperial Realm inheritance!

Thinking of this, Su Yu licked his lips.

Imperial Realm inheritance....

Kind of interesting.

Su Yu slowly looked toward the few people above the heavens.

Everyone noticed Su Yu's gaze and immediately perked up to look over.

"Su Yu, you better think it over!"

Zhang Ci excitedly looked at Su Yu.

Su Yu gave a slight bow to the few people.

Thank you for the good intentions of several seniors, the junior has decided to join.... Qianlong Academy!