Chapter 150: The Bet (Second update, please subscribe)

"The progress of my direct disciple Yuan Feiqing is okay; his cultivation base broke through to the third layer of Star Refinement two days ago, and his Lower Shang Xinggong is at the second layer of Star Refinement. In terms of actual combat, he is currently at the sixty-fourth level of the Killing God Battlefield, ranked fourth, which is acceptable.

There are also two other core disciples whose cultivation bases have broken through to the third layer of Star Refinement, and over ten core and inner-court disciples whose cultivation bases have broken through to the second layer of Star Refinement; their cultivation progress is also considered quite good." The first to report was University Rectifier Pan Hong.

"I have no direct disciples under my name, but a few days ago, I specially recruited a core disciple, Lu Kun, whose cultivation base broke through to the third layer of Star Refinement three days ago, with his Lower Shang Xinggong at the second layer of Star Refinement, and he is at the sixty-third level of the Killing God Battlefield, ranked fifth, which is also considered quite good.

There are also three core disciples whose cultivation bases broke through to the third layer of Star Refinement, and over ten core and inner-court disciples whose cultivation bases broke through to the second layer of Star Refinement." University Rectifier Fang Shinan said.

To a certain extent, the order of reporting was the status of each University Rectifier within the Dao Academy.

This was also considered an unwritten rule.

"My direct disciple Yan Chen broke through to the third layer of Star Refinement four days ago, and he is at the sixty-fifth level of the Killing God Battlefield, ranked second. Among other newly promoted disciples, there are four at the third layer of Star Refinement and seventeen at the second layer of Star Refinement; their cultivation is considered diligent." University Rectifier Gao Xuan reported.

After the three University Rectifiers finished speaking, Song Ziye, the head of the twelve Vice University Rectifiers, did not rush to speak, but looked at University Rectifier Master Kou Jing in the main seat.

Seeing everyone waiting, Master Kou Jing laughed and said, "I almost forgot my side. My direct disciple Meng Qingqiu broke through to the third layer of Star Refinement four days ago, and she is at the sixty-seventh level of the Killing God Battlefield, ranked first. There are also five disciples at the third layer of Star Refinement and nineteen disciples at the second layer of Star Refinement."

After speaking, Master Kou Jing looked at Song Ziye, the head of the twelve Vice University Rectifiers, who nodded quickly and began to report.

"My lords, my direct disciple Ji Hongli broke through to the third layer of Star Refinement three days ago and has successfully engraved two star patterns. She is currently at the sixty-fifth level of the Killing God Battlefield. In addition, two of my core disciples have broken through to the third layer of Star Refinement, and eleven newly promoted disciples have just broken through to the second layer of Star Refinement," Song Ziye reported.

At the other end of the long table, Dong Zhao sat calmly, with two black-clad supervisors behind him writing down records.

"Hmm, not bad."

University Rectifier Master Kou Jing praised casually, and the next person reported.

In just a short while, the other ten Vice University Rectifiers had finished reporting.

These Vice University Rectifiers each had a direct disciple, and the slowest cultivation progress had broken through to the third layer of Star Refinement, with their Killing God Battlefield rankings all within the top twenty, and at least one or two core disciples under them at the third layer of Star Refinement.

It was then the turn of Vice University Rectifier Liu Zhou Qingzhu, who was ranked last.

But before Liu Zhou Qingzhu could start reporting, everyone's gaze fell on her.

The reason was very simple: Liu Zhou Qingzhu had been very much in the limelight this time, breaking all precedents to snatch a disciple. No one knew what conditions she had offered to snatch the champion of the autumn examination into her own hands.

The one most angry about this was actually University Rectifier Fang Shinan.

As one of the four University Rectifiers, this autumn examination champion was originally his predetermined choice.

He didn't expect to be intercepted by Liu Zhou Qingzhu.

It was just that given Fang Shinan's position and age, it would be beneath his dignity to compete with Liu Zhou Qingzhu, a junior who was like a little girl in his eyes.

Fang Shinan just swept a glance at Han Qing, one of the twelve Vice University Rectifiers, who immediately understood and spoke up.

Han Qing was once a disciple of Fang Shinan, so their relationship went without saying.

"Why, junior sister Liu, you received the direct disciple champion this year, and it's been half a month since the start of school. How are the results? You should report them to everyone," Han Qing asked with a smile.

Liu Zhou Qingzhu, who was sitting straight, glared at Han Qing directly. She hadn't spoken for a long time because she was organizing her language.

She knew very well that this was not her fault, nor was it Xu Jin's fault, but the fact that he was lagging behind was undeniable.

"My lords, my disciple, the autumn examination champion Xu Jin, only reported to the National Dao Academy five days ago due to the Fire-Splendid Star Domain incident. Currently, his cultivation base has just reached the peak of the first layer of Star Refinement, and he is engraving star patterns!

His Killing God Battlefield ranking has barely made it into the top hundred.

In addition, eleven core and inner-court disciples under me have reached the second layer of Star Refinement," Liu Zhou Qingzhu reported.

"Although it is understandable that the autumn examination champion's cultivation base is lagging, junior sister Liu, you still need to work harder; you cannot delay him!" Han Qing said.

"Rest assured, I won't delay anyone, let alone the autumn examination champion!" Liu Zhou Qingzhu said impatiently.

"Junior sister Liu, your attitude is not right!"

Suddenly, Song Ziye, the head of the twelve Vice University Rectifiers, spoke up. As soon as he spoke, the sound made Liu Zhou Qingzhu frown, and her eyes were full of disgust.

She just looked down on Han Qing, but she felt disgust from the bottom of her heart for this Song Ziye.

"The champion of every batch of direct disciples is the face of our Great Chen National Dao Academy!

If this is delayed, it's a big deal!" Song Ziye said.

Liu Zhou Qingzhu didn't even look at Song Ziye, but her eyes slanted toward him. "You can eat randomly, but don't speak randomly!

Which eye of yours saw me delaying the direct disciple champion?

Even University Rectifier Kou didn't say I was delaying him!

Why don't you chase University Rectifier Kou away, sit in his seat, and then it won't be too late for you to criticize me!"

Liu Zhou Qingzhu was not the type to swallow her anger, so she retorted on the spot.

Not only did she retort to Song Ziye, but she also pointed out that University Rectifier Kou was not doing his job.

Of course, it wasn't that University Rectifier Kou didn't care about things; it was mainly because everyone knew about the grudge between her and Song Ziye, so it was not easy to intervene!

University Rectifier Master Kou Jing laughed bitterly at this, pointed at Liu Zhou Qingzhu, and scolded with a smile, "You Liu Feiyan, I just looked at the statistics, and you've even resented me."

After speaking, University Rectifier Master Kou Jing tapped the table and said, "It is understandable that the autumn examination champion's cultivation base is lagging! But Vice University Rectifier Liu, you still need to urge him closely and not delay him any further."

This was considered a final decision, characterizing the event.

However, Song Ziye, who had a grudge against Liu Zhou Qingzhu, had finally found such an opportunity and would not let it go so easily. "It is indeed understandable, but University Rectifier Kou, the autumn examination champion is no small matter!

If he is delayed, it will be the face of our entire Great Chen National Dao Academy that is lost.

I suggest setting a goal for Vice University Rectifier Liu, so as not to really delay the direct disciple champion!

At that time, it would be a small matter if the direct disciple champion's cultivation progress couldn't keep up, but it would be a big matter if the face of our Great Chen National Dao Academy were lost!"

Liu Zhou Qingzhu's eyes widened instantly, and just as she was about to scold someone, University Rectifier Fang Shinan spoke up, "That should be the case!"

With a University Rectifier expressing his stance, the matter was different.

After expressing his stance, Fang Shinan looked at University Rectifier Gao Xuan and asked, "University Rectifier Gao, what do you think?"

Gao Xuan looked at Fang Shinan, then at Liu Zhou Qingzhu, and said slowly, "Setting a goal is also acceptable."

"University Rectifier Pan, what do you think?" Fang Shinan asked again!

With the University Rectifier speaking, Liu Zhou Qingzhu had no say in the matter. Even Dong Zhao, who was recording, frowned repeatedly.

But as a Vice Supervisor, he didn't have many opportunities to speak on such occasions and could only listen silently.

"Setting a goal? That is also acceptable, but a suitable goal must be set." University Rectifier Pan Hong looked at University Rectifier Master Kou Jing, who was on duty.

The gazes of everyone present also fell on University Rectifier Kou.

Clearly, the three University Rectifiers present all agreed to set a goal, so the matter was settled. Even if Master Kou Jing opposed it, it would be useless.

The rules of the Minglun Hall had always been like this: the four University Rectifiers were in charge, and the minority obeyed the majority.

But the key was what kind of goal to set.

"Set a goal?"

Master Kou Jing leaned back in his chair and looked at Song Ziye, the head of the twelve Vice University Rectifiers. "Ziye, then tell me, what kind of goal should be set?"

Song Ziye first bowed to Master Kou Jing to show respect, and then said, "I think, since Xu Jin is the autumn examination champion, the cultivation resources he received are also the most in the National Dao Academy, and he was only late by a few days.

Then, before the next Minglun Hall meeting, which is half a month, the autumn examination champion's Killing God Battlefield ranking should break into the top five or even the top three!

You know, Xu Jin's strength during the autumn examination was far ahead!

If he falls out of the top three in a month, it means he has truly been delayed!

I suggest that if Xu Jin's Killing God Battlefield ranking does not enter the top three before the next Minglun Hall meeting, the Dao Academy can change his teacher according to the rules!"

"How dare you!"

Liu Zhou Qingzhu stood up angrily and slammed the table. In her anger, her chest was trembling.

"It's not that I dare! This is a joint decision by the four University Rectifiers; I am just making a proposal!" Song Ziye stared coldly at Liu Zhou Qingzhu. He hated this woman deeply—the woman he could once have had but didn't, and who had ruined his big plans!

"I disagree!"

Liu Zhou Qingzhu stated her opinion directly.

Just kidding.

Change the teacher!

This idea was too damaging and too bad!

Changing the teacher for the autumn examination champion—she, Liu Zhou Qingzhu, would only lose a good student and at most get a B-minus performance review.

But for Xu Jin, it would be equivalent to ruining his Dao path!

No teacher would pour their heart and soul into a disciple who came halfway.

At that time, Xu Jin would be disliked by everyone, and his future would very likely be ruined!

This was also the reason why Liu Zhou Qingzhu extremely disliked Song Ziye.

It was one thing to have a grudge against her, but to ruin a disciple's future just to make her unhappy and make her lose face was too evil!

"Change the teacher?" University Rectifier Master Kou Jing frowned. "That wouldn't be very good, would it?"

Master Kou Jing knew the impact of changing teachers too well; it was simply harming Xu Jin.

The difference between a disciple taken in halfway is a bit like the difference between a biological child and an adopted one.

"If half a month later, Xu Jin truly cannot even break into the top five or top three of the Killing God Battlefield, then he must have been delayed, and his teacher must be changed!" Song Ziye was adamant!

"If that is truly the case, then changing Xu Jin's teacher, as long as he is exhorted well, should also be acceptable!" University Rectifier Fang Shinan spoke up.

Fang Shinan's words instantly made Liu Zhou Qingzhu explode with anger.

This old man was too petty.

Just as she was about to act regardless of everything, Liu Zhou Qingzhu's Star Picking Token vibrated repeatedly, and there was a star light transmission, and it vibrated three times in a row.

This was a unique function of the Dao Academy's internal star light transmission; three consecutive rapid vibrations represented an extremely urgent matter.

And this extremely urgent matter was not only a matter of life and death but could also be a military order.

Helplessly, Liu Zhou Qingzhu immediately sank her mind into the Star Picking Token to read this star light transmission.

【Don't worry, just look at the latest ranking of the Killing God Battlefield, Dong Zhao】

Liu Zhou Qingzhu swept a glance at Dong Zhao with her peripheral vision, but her mind sank into the Star Picking Token and entered the Killing God Battlefield. She only swept a glance at the star screen, and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"Eleventh place: Xu Jin, sixtieth level"

This ranking made Liu Zhou Qingzhu's heart tremble, and she realized something in an instant.

She had also fought in the Killing God Battlefield and knew where the difficulty of the Killing God Battlefield lay.

The level multiples of ten were the most difficult; Xu Jin might be stuck at the sixtieth level.

But this was not important; what was important was that Xu Jin was now at the eleventh place and the sixtieth level with a cultivation base of the first layer of Star Refinement. This showed that Xu Jin's actual combat capability was extremely strong.

Many disciples at the third layer of Star Refinement couldn't even break through the fiftieth level, let alone the sixtieth.

Then, giving Xu Jin a little more time, the possibility of breaking into the top five of the Killing God Battlefield was extremely high!

The moment she realized this, Liu Zhou Qingzhu felt as if she had taken a reassurance pill.

Extremely refreshed!

To be honest, she had competed with Song Ziye many times over the past few years, and she had mostly ended up losing and suffering losses.

Therefore, Liu Zhou Qingzhu had already accepted her fate regarding suffering some losses and damaging her reputation.

But she absolutely could not harm her disciple.

This disciple was one she had snatched by shamelessly visiting in person.

If he were ruined because of her, her conscience would never be at peace for the rest of her life.

Now it was fine.

"No, that's not right!"

The next instant, Liu Zhou Qingzhu stood up and slammed the table again. Naturally, Song Ziye opposed it again, just for the sake of opposing.

"Junior sister Liu"

"I am not your junior sister, don't disgust me!"

One sentence made Song Ziye change his form of address while being embarrassed, "Vice University Rectifier Liu, the University Rectifiers have already decided to set a goal; slamming the table is useless!"

"I don't disagree with setting a goal!" Liu Zhou Qingzhu suddenly said to Master Kou Jing, "University Rectifier, since you have all decided to set a goal for me, then I accept it! But, forcibly changing my disciple to someone else is a punishment for me, right?

If I succeed, what is the reward?"

"Reward? This is your duty to begin with, right?" Song Ziye said.

"Song Ziye, you still want to be shameless! When setting the goal, why didn't you mention that Xu Jin was trapped in the Fire-Splendid Star Domain for half a month?

It seems that you and University Rectifier Fang have joined forces to bully and punish me, a woman!

If that's the case, I absolutely disagree.

Also, University Rectifier Kou, why don't you abdicate and let University Rectifier Fang preside directly!

I see that this Minglun Hall meeting has already become presided over by him and Song Ziye!"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the University Rectifiers, teachers, and instructors present were dumbfounded.

This was the consequence of pushing a woman into a corner.

She didn't give anyone face.

Now it was fine; everyone was a bit unable to step down.

Especially University Rectifier Fang Shinan, who had only pointed out a little at first and then pushed the waves a little, but didn't expect to be pushed out directly by this crazy woman Liu Zhou Qingzhu.

"It's just a discussion, according to you, can't we even speak in this Minglun Hall?" University Rectifier Fang Shinan scolded.

Liu Zhou Qingzhu ignored Fang Shinan; since they had already torn their faces, there was no point in talking, so she just stared fixedly at Master Kou Jing.

If Master Kou Jing, this University Rectifier, was a coward, then she would just take it as if she had said nothing.

But clearly, Master Kou Jing could not be a coward.

As the head of the four University Rectifiers, he didn't reach that position by being a coward.

Before this, Master Kou Jing hadn't paid much attention, but now that he was pointed out by Liu Zhou Qingzhu, today's matter truly had the meaning of being controlled and pushed by Fang Shinan and Song Ziye.

If this matter wasn't handled well, it would seriously affect his prestige as Master Kou Jing.

"Hahahaha!"

Master Kou Jing suddenly laughed, "Look at your expressions, you actually took our Liu Feiyan's words seriously! Our Liu Feiyan, this is her personality, don't you know?"

Just as Song Ziye and the others relaxed, Master Kou Jing suddenly said again, "Vice University Rectifier Song, however, Feiyan's words make sense. Xu Jin's cultivation base is lagging for a reason. Now that we are urging him, there cannot only be punishment; there must be rewards.

Tell me, how should this reward be handled?"

Everyone instantly became tense again.

They all knew very well that Master Kou Jing said it was nothing, but in reality, something was already wrong; he had been awakened.

"This... if there really must be a reward, if this autumn examination champion breaks into the top three or top five, the Dao Academy can reward one or two bottles of Star Refinement Elixirs as encouragement!"

"One or two bottles of Star Refinement Elixirs!

Song Ziye, you are generous enough!

If he doesn't meet the standard, you want to ruin my future, ruin my student's Dao path, and make me waste a year of hard work!

If he meets the standard, you want to give one or two bottles of Star Refinement Elixirs; be shameless and be a human being!" Liu Zhou Qingzhu's output made Song Ziye's face look a bit ugly.

Before Song Ziye could say anything, Liu Zhou Qingzhu said again, "University Rectifier, this matter was started by Song Ziye; I want to bet against Song Ziye, please be fair!"

"Bet?"

Before Fang Shinan could speak, Master Kou Jing spoke first, "Vice University Rectifier Song, then do you dare to accept it?"

Song Ziye originally wanted Fang Shinan to resolve the siege for him, but he didn't expect Master Kou Jing to set him up first.

At this moment, it was Liu Zhou Qingzhu's turn to cooperate with Master Kou Jing.

"University Rectifier Kou, my lords, if Xu Jin cannot break into the top five of the Killing God Battlefield in half a month, I am willing to accept punishment and accept the Dao Academy changing the teacher for the autumn examination champion! But if Xu Jin breaks in, I won't open my mouth like a lion; I want Song Ziye to compensate me with a fifth-tier star artifact, and give my disciple Xu Jin three opportunities to climb the Heavenly Staircase, one star pattern above the fifth tier, ten bottles of top-grade Star Refinement Elixirs, two bottles of Dragon Turtle Soul-Forging Elixirs, two bottles of Five Spirits Soul-Calming Elixirs..."

"Forget it, your way of asking is simply to rob me, what kind of bet is this?" Song Ziye scolded when he heard Liu Zhou Qingzhu's lion's mouth.

"If you can't afford to play, don't stir up trouble!

Are you a man or not?"

Liu Zhou Qingzhu looked provocative, and then suddenly laughed lightly, "I forgot, you are not a man!"

The next instant, the instructors and teachers who had been watching the show seemed to remember something and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Song Ziye's cold gaze swept over, and the laughter disappeared instantly.

"Liu Feiyan, you are truly opening your mouth like a lion.

Your way of asking is to make Song Ziye go bankrupt." This time, University Rectifier Fang Shinan spoke first.

"It is indeed a bit too much; forget about the fifth-tier star artifact." Master Kou Jing said with a smile.

"Star patterns above the fifth tier are not Chinese cabbage, and there are Dragon Turtle Soul-Forging Elixirs; I don't even have two bottles in my hand, and Five Spirits Soul-Calming Elixirs, I only have one bottle in reserve," Fang Shinan said quickly again.

Hearing this, Master Kou Jing, who was presiding over the Minglun Hall, looked at Fang Shinan and suddenly said loudly, "Since that's the case, then the two of you bet on whether Xu Jin can break into the top five of the Killing God Battlefield in half a month!

If not, Liu Zhou Qingzhu loses and chooses a new teacher for Xu Jin, then Liu Zhou Qingzhu will definitely have a B-minus performance review next year, or even a C-grade!"

This made everyone tense up.

A Vice University Rectifier, if they get a C-grade performance review, they will be removed from office, and the consequences are extremely serious.

It can be said that if she loses, Liu Zhou Qingzhu is very likely to lose her position as Vice University Rectifier.

"If in half a month, Xu Jin breaks into the top five of the Killing God Battlefield, then Song Ziye will lose to Liu Zhou Qingzhu and her disciple Xu Jin two opportunities to climb the Heavenly Staircase, five bottles of top-grade Star Refinement Elixirs, half a bottle of Dragon Turtle Soul-Forging Elixirs, and one bottle of Five Spirits Soul-Calming Elixirs.

Liu Zhou Qingzhu, Song Ziye, are you willing to accept?" Master Kou Jing made the decision directly.

This made Fang Shinan's gaze move slightly, with a smile on his lips, and he said nothing more; this was Master Kou Jing showing his authority.

Regardless, today's Minglun Hall was presided over by Master Kou Jing.

"I am willing!

Let's see if he is a coward!" Liu Zhou Qingzhu was no longer polite to Song Ziye at this moment.

The grudge between them had actually ruined a disciple; he was truly not a human being!

"I agree! But I have one requirement." Song Ziye said.

"Speak!"

"I require that in half a month, Xu Jin breaks into the top three of the Killing God Battlefield, and I will accept this bet!

Otherwise, I won't accept it!" Song Ziye said.

Master Kou Jing looked at Song Ziye; this kid wasn't stupid!

He was very shrewd.

"Liu Zhou Qingzhu, what about you?"

In an instant, the pressure was on Liu Zhou Qingzhu.

Liu Zhou Qingzhu frowned.

Based on Xu Jin's current performance, the possibility of breaking into the top five in half a month was quite high, but the top three was difficult.

After all, his cultivation base was two layers lower than Meng Qingqiu and the others.

The star patterns were also inferior.

Engraving new star patterns also took time.

Just as she was hesitating, Liu Zhou Qingzhu's Star Picking Token vibrated three times again, which was extremely urgent.

Liu Zhou Qingzhu's divine sense moved, and she sank into the Star Picking Token to read the star light transmission.

【Xu Jin's Killing God Battlefield ranking has already broken into the top six, sixty-fourth level, only three levels away from the first, Dong Zhao】

Another super-sized reassurance pill.

If he could break into the top five with the first layer of Star Refinement, then as long as she spent a bit more cost to let Xu Jin's cultivation base improve rapidly, the top three would definitely be no problem.

"Good, I accept!"

Liu Zhou Qingzhu said boldly.

"Good, then it's a deal! Please bear witness, four University Rectifiers!" Song Ziye was afraid that Liu Zhou Qingzhu would go back on her word, so he quickly pulled in the four University Rectifiers to finalize the matter.

"Good, then let's sit and wait for the result in half a month." University Rectifier Fang Shinan was the first to respond.

"Witness, acceptable."

University Rectifier Pan Hong also agreed with a smile, but suddenly said, "Why don't we add some stakes as well to encourage the younger generation? If this Xu Jin breaks into the top three of the Killing God Battlefield, I will personally gift him two Dragon Turtle Soul-Forging Elixirs.

I am also quite short of this stuff. University Rectifier Kou, what do you say?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Song Ziye's face changed.

With such added stakes, he was afraid that Liu Zhou Qingzhu would spare no cost to improve Xu Jin's cultivation base.

It seemed that the rumor that Pan Hong was close to the Liu family was true!

But then again, how could Liu Zhou Qingzhu's financial resources compare to theirs?

At worst, he would ask University Rectifier Fang to come forward, and then ask University Rectifier Gao to cultivate his own students more, and then contact the Yan family and Ji family to throw more resources at their own juniors.

Xu Jin would not be able to break into the top three.

As for the first place, Meng Qingqiu, University Rectifier Kou should not allow his own student to lose the first place.

"Since you've all said so, I can only follow; I will also add two Dragon Turtle Soul-Forging Elixirs. University Rectifier Gao, what about you?" Master Kou Jing asked.

"Since you've all followed, if I don't follow, wouldn't I appear stingy? I will also add two." Gao Xuan, wearing a high crown, said seriously.

"Then I can only follow!" Fang Shinan also said with a smile.

Under these circumstances, whoever didn't follow would lose face.

But following was also fine.

Because Dragon Turtle Soul-Forging Elixirs were extremely precious elixirs even for University Rectifiers and would not be bestowed upon students easily.

"Then this matter is settled?" Master Kou Jing asked with a smile.

Just as everyone agreed, Vice Supervisor Dong Zhao, who had been silent, suddenly spoke, "University Rectifier Kou, since all four University Rectifiers are involved in this matter, according to the rules, I will record it in the files of the Supervision Division and supervise its execution?"

"Acceptable!"

"That should be the case!"

"Acceptable."

"Acceptable."

The four University Rectifiers agreed simultaneously, and Dong Zhao also used his seal on the spot, representing that this matter had risen from a private matter to the public level of the National Dao Academy.

The final executor in the future would no longer be the four University Rectifiers, but the Supervision Division of the National Dao Academy.

"Good, then today's meeting ends here. See you in half a month." University Rectifier Master Kou Jing announced the end of the meeting.

Suddenly, Liu Zhou Qingzhu stood up and blocked the way, "University Rectifier, wait a moment!"

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