85: Hospitals compete for talent

“This, is this a reward?”

Li Changkong was dumbfounded, staring at the series of tasks.

“The time limit for the task is one month. If it cannot be completed within one month, you will face the punishment of having your life erased.”

The Black-robed Old Man looked at Li Changkong, not answering him.

What made Li Changkong feel most helpless was that this task was automatically accepted.

That meant the Black-robed Old Man in front of him had already made the choice for him.

This wasn't a matter of whether he agreed, but something he had to complete.

Especially after seeing the words “erased,” Li Changkong felt a dizzy spell.

That meant if he couldn't complete this task, his life would cease to exist.

“Don’t worry, as long as this task is completed, there will be very generous rewards.”

The Black-robed Old Man looked at Li Changkong, the smile still on his face.

Although he didn't know the true difficulty of this task, just from the descriptions, it was clear that the Zulong Emperor’s strength was absolutely terrifying.

And he was just a level 30 small fry; it was impossible for him to complete it.

“Can I refuse this task?”

Li Changkong looked at the Black-robed Old Man with a helpless expression.

The Old Man nodded faintly: “Whether you refuse this task or not is your own choice.”

“However, if you refuse the task, you will receive a small punishment.”

“What small punishment?”

Li Changkong was slightly startled.

“If you can’t complete this task, then you will certainly be immediately erased.”

The Old Man slowly spoke.

The Old Man’s tone was very calm, as if he was recounting a trivial matter.

Of course, to the Old Man, this was indeed a matter that could be called insignificant.

With the Old Man’s attitude, Li Changkong knew he couldn’t refuse this task.

After a brief thought, he looked up again: “I can accept this task, but do you really think my current strength is enough to complete it?”

Upon hearing this, the Black-robed Old Man looked Li Changkong up and down, then shook his head.

Immediately after, he nodded again: “The fact that you were able to enter this eighteenth floor means you possess such strength.”

Hearing the Black-robed Old Man’s words, Li Changkong couldn't help but smile wryly: “You really think too highly of me.”

“Since that’s the case, I’ll give you a small boost.”

Perhaps sensing that Li Changkong’s strength was indeed too low, he slowly raised a hand.

A black light surged from his hand, then disappeared into Li Changkong’s body.

“This is a trace of my power. As long as you possess this trace of power, you will be able to restrain the Zulong Emperor and his subordinates.”

After doing these things, the Black-robed Old Man slowly explained.

Li Changkong was still bewildered, completely unaware of what the Black-robed Old Man had done.

But after hearing the Old Man’s words, he felt much more at ease.

In any case, with this trace of power, he would at least have a slightly better chance of winning.

After injecting this trace of power into Li Changkong’s body, the Black-robed Old Man in front of him gradually shattered and disappeared.

Li Changkong could also feel a sense of compression from outside his body.

When he opened his eyes again, he had already been teleported outside the Black Tower.

Pairs of eyes stared intently at Li Changkong, some with fanatic gazes.

As the first student to pass the Black Tower since the school was established, he naturally attracted countless eyes.

Li Changkong felt extremely uncomfortable being stared at by these eyes.

Having just been clearing stages, he had no idea he would cause such a stir.

He had always believed in making a fortune quietly, and this time clearing the tower completely shattered that notion.

Just as Li Changkong was about to enter the crowd, a golden figure suddenly flashed in front of him.

“Your name is Li Changkong, right? I still have some impression of you.”

Only after the figure stood still did Li Changkong realize it was Jin Buhuan, the Dean of the Gold Institute.

“Ah, yes.”

Li Changkong was a bit surprised.

“Join our Water Institute.”

The Water Institute Dean, twisting her graceful body, slowly came before Li Changkong and winked at him alluringly.

Water Wuqing, the Water Institute Dean, was not only the academy's top female powerhouse but also ranked among the top three beauties in the academy.

Although she was already in her fifties, her appearance and temperament were not inferior in the slightest.

In fact, due to the accumulation of age, she possessed a few more hints of charm than the youthful students.

The moment Water Wuqing appeared, countless gazes fell upon her.

For Water Wuqing, such gazes were already commonplace and nothing to be surprised about.

“You’re already an old hag, don’t say such things to students.”

The Dean of the Earth Academy, with a head of earthy yellow long hair, rushed forward in a hurry.

“Join our Earth Academy, and I will make you my Personal Disciple. The resources of our Earth Academy can be fully tilted towards you.”

Upon hearing the word “old hag,” Water Wuqing, who had been smiling, instantly turned gloomy.

Before the Dean of the Earth Academy could react,

A Water Dragon quickly formed in the sky, then directly smashed towards the Dean of the Earth Academy.

A Dragon roar emanated from the Water Dragon’s mouth in the sky, as if a true giant Dragon had descended.

The Dean of the Earth Academy looked at the Water Dragon attacking him, and a hint of fear appeared in his eyes.

The ground, which had been empty, suddenly began to shake, and then a shield actually emerged from the ground.

An earthen wall, like a thick shield, stood before him.

When the Water Dragon struck the shield, a loud bang immediately erupted, and a terrifying shockwave instantly followed.

Students closer to the two were all sent flying by this terrifying wave.

“Mind your mouth.”

Water Wuqing said coldly, as if the person in front of her was not her colleague, but an enemy.

The Dean of the Earth Academy also forced out an awkward smile, but he had no intention of retaliating.

He just mumbled “crazy woman” under his breath, then waved his hand.

Upon hearing the word “crazy woman,” Water Wuqing was about to flare up again.

At this moment, Jin Buhuan stepped forward and stopped Water Wuqing.

Then he said, “All of you, pay attention. You are all level 60 powerhouses, don’t embarrass yourselves in front of the students.”

After hearing this, the two finally gave up.

“Li Changkong, our Gold Institute also extends an invitation to you. Are you willing?”

As he spoke, Jin Buhuan walked in front of Li Changkong.