Chapter 261 The Top-Tier Treatment for Students of Tiansheng Academy!!!

On the square.

A deathly silence prevailed.

Everyone's gaze was focused on the two figures at the center.

The majestic, mountain-like Dean Ming Jing.

And Jiang Yun, whose spine was straight as a ramrod, standing proud like a fresh pine tree.

Jiang Yun met Dean Ming Jing's gaze, which seemed capable of seeing through one's Soul.

He did not flinch in the slightest.

He took a deep breath.

His chest rose and fell slightly.

The title of Heavenly Saint Student!

And all those promised benefits.

To the current Jiang Yun, every single one was incredibly attractive.

He took a step forward.

His footsteps were clearly audible in the silence.

His voice was as clear as the clashing of metal and stone.

It carried the unique sharp edge of a youth and a fearless determination.

It rang out clearly across the entire square.

“Student Jiang Yun is willing to accept this title of Heavenly Saint Student! I shall burn the midnight oil and Cultivate diligently without pause, never failing the Academy’s grace in nurturing me, nor failing the Head Dean’s earnest expectations! If I should grow slack, let heaven and earth be my witness!”

Every word was powerful and resonant.

They carried a heavy promise and the resolve of one who had burned his bridges.

If for nothing else.

For the resources and privileges that Sky Dome Academy was pouring into his cultivation.

He had to be resonant and unwavering.

After all, having obtained this title.

Wouldn't he be able to walk with his head held high and do as he pleased in Sky Dome Academy from now on?

“Good!”

A brilliant light flashed in Dean Ming Jing's eyes.

The gentle smile on his face instantly transformed into undisguised admiration.

His sleeves moved despite the lack of wind.

With a gentle wave that seemed casual.

Yet it contained an ineffable power.

In an instant.

A white light, as gentle as moonlight and pure as fresh snow, flowed out from his wide sleeve. As if it were alive, it traced a graceful arc through the air and finally came to a steady halt about a foot in front of Jiang Yun.

The light was not blinding.

But it contained a majestic energy that made one's heart tremble.

It drew everyone's gaze.

The light slowly dissipated.

Like the morning sun dispersing a thin mist.

Revealing what was inside.

There were two items.

A palm-sized medallion.

The material was peculiar, neither metal nor jade, faintly exuding the coldness of metal.

On the front of the medallion.

Two large characters in ancient seal script, 'Tianqiong', were clearly visible.

The calligraphy was bold and powerful; every stroke seemed to contain the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, with Dao rhythms flowing incessantly. Looking at it made one's mind sway.

On the back.

Was an even more ancient and vigorous character: 'Saint'.

Surrounding it were dense and complex star patterns. These patterns were not inanimate; a faint light seemed to flow slowly within them, like a miniature of a real galaxy.

The medallion itself emitted a faint but undeniable pressure, as well as an inner spiritual brilliance. Just by floating there, the surrounding air seemed to become a few degrees more viscous and heavy.

This was by no means an ordinary token.

But the manifestation of a certain authority and glory!

The other item.

Was a small and exquisite emblem.

About the size of a thumb, its design was of the same lineage as the medallion, but its lines were simpler and smoother.

It also had a dark gold base. The front featured a miniature pattern of stars surrounding the 'Saint' character, while the back had a sophisticated clasp structure, clearly designed to be worn on a lapel.

Though small.

It still possessed an inner spiritual light that could not be underestimated.

“The Heavenly Saint Token! The Heavenly Saint Emblem!”

Dean Ming Jing's voice reached everyone's ears clearly, carrying the tone of an announcement.

“The token is the proof of your identity and the core hub of your authority. With this token, within the academy, except for a few Forbidden Grounds concerning our foundations, you may freely pass through all other areas, including the various Inner Courts, secret treasuries, and Spiritual Vein nodes! The academy's Formations and Restrictions will open for you as if they were seeing me personally! Resource allocation will also be based on this token!”

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the field.

Seeing those mouths slightly agape in shock, he continued explaining.

“The emblem is for daily wear, proclaiming your identity as a Heavenly Saint Student of our Sky Dome Academy.”

Jiang Yun took a deep breath.

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he reached out his hands.

He steadily received the token and the emblem.

He suppressed the urge to investigate them immediately and solemnly pinned that small but significant Heavenly Saint Emblem to the most prominent position on his chest.

The dark gold emblem shimmered with a restrained and noble luster in the sunlight, instantly becoming the symbol of his status.

“Next...”

Dean Ming Jing's voice rang out again.

This time the volume was not high.

But it carried a strange penetrative power.

It reached the ears of everyone in the front rows clearly.

Everyone knew that every word the Dean said next would be a bombshell that would quickly sweep through the entire academy.

Perhaps even the entire provincial city!

“I hereby announce your specific authority and resource allocation as a Heavenly Saint Student.”

The entire square was so quiet one could hear a pin drop.

Countless pairs of ears perked up.

“First, the monthly stipend.”

The Dean's voice was steady.

“Every month, you may take the Heavenly Saint Token and go directly to the Internal Affairs Court to collect five hundred thousand required spirit crystals!”

“Hiss—!”

The students and teachers in the front rows.

Sucked in a breath of cold air almost simultaneously!

Five hundred thousand spirit crystals!

What kind of concept was that?

An ordinary Inner Court Disciple.

Who worked hard for half a year doing missions and accumulating contribution points, after deducting cultivation expenses, would be doing well to save twenty or thirty thousand!

This was almost several years' worth of their net income!

Some Outer Court Disciples from ordinary backgrounds.

Felt their vision go blurry.

But it wasn't over yet!

“And...”

Dean Ming Jing seemed not to see those stunned expressions.

He continued his narration.

“A basic cultivation resource quota equivalent to three times that of a Core Disciple! This covers all basic needs including Spiritual Plants, Ores, beast cores, Medicinal Pill primary extracts, Talisman Materials, and more!”

“Three times?! And three times that of a Core Disciple?!”

This time.

Even some teachers couldn't help but exclaim in low voices.

A Core Disciple's quota already far exceeded that of an ordinary Inner Court Disciple. Three times... this was practically using resources to build a tower to the heavens!

Countless gazes instantly became incredibly burning.

Filled with unbelievable envy and a hint of uncontrollable jealousy.

“Second, residence.”

The Dean's voice remained steady.

“The academy has prepared a separate Immortal Cave for you, located atop the core Spiritual Vein node of Heaven Pillar Peak.”

“Heaven Pillar Peak?!”

As soon as this name came out, there was another uproar.

That was one of the peaks with the densest Spiritual Qi.

And one of the most prestigious main peaks in the academy!

Historically, only Vice Deans, Deans of various courts, and a few Elders who had rendered great service to the academy were qualified to live there!

The prestige of an SSS-rank talent was simply too high!

Even a Prodigy shouldn't be nurtured like this!

“Right! Jiang Yun, when you arrived, you might not have had a concept of it, but its Spiritual Qi concentration...”

Dean Ming Jing added nonchalantly.

“...is more than ten times that of the Outer Court Disciple area. Later, I will personally take you there to claim your residence.”

“Ten times!!!”

These two words were like a thunderclap.

Booming in the hearts of countless scholars!

They struggled every day in the thin Spiritual Qi of the Outer Court area, racking their brains just to fight for a slightly better cultivation room.

Ten times concentration?

That was practically soaking in spiritual liquid to Cultivate!

Countless eyes instantly became bloodshot.

The flames of jealousy were almost about to erupt.

They stared fixedly at the emblem on Jiang Yun's chest.

Wishing they could rush up and snatch the emblem away immediately!

Unfortunately, snatching it seemed useless... “Third, study privileges.”

Dean Ming Jing continued to drop bombshells.

“All open classes and basic Legacy texts of the Inner Courts under Sky Dome Academy—Pills, Artifacts, Formations, Talismans, Beast Taming, Appraisal, Healing, War Beasts, and so on—you may freely audit and consult without any Restrictions from the sub-academies!”

Free access to all Inner Courts!

This meant he could simultaneously learn Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Formations, Beast Taming... drawing from the strengths of all schools!

This was the ultimate privilege that countless geniuses dreamed of but could not obtain!

It was the key to breaking the barriers of a single Beast Taming path!

“At the same time...”

The Dean's tone shifted.

“For some Advanced internal courses and special Legacies of each court, after passing that court's basic assessment or receiving the personal approval of that court's Dean, you may also apply to study them.”

Hearing this, the crowd was in an uproar once again!

This meant.

As long as Jiang Yun showed enough talent and effort.

The top-tier Legacies of the ten major Inner Courts would all open their doors to him!

“Fourth, Secret Realms and resource repositories.”

There was more?

Everyone, including the various Deans, couldn't help but exclaim!

The privileges were still continuing!

Were they really going to use all of Sky Dome Academy's energy to nurture this SSS-rank Prodigy?

“Among the seventeen open Secret Realms and thirty-six important resource points controlled by the academy, except for a few Forbidden Areas involving the academy's foundations or extreme danger, you enjoy priority entry qualifications and resource collection rights, with preferential quotas not subject to the Restrictions of ordinary Disciples.”

Secret Realms!

Resource points!

These were treasure lands for quickly accumulating combat experience and obtaining rare Materials!

They were accelerators for a leap in strength!

“Furthermore...”

The Dean's voice rose slightly.

The crowd had long since become numb to the shocking extent of each privilege.

Even Jiang Yun had a look of horror on his face!

This was practically treating him like an ancestor to be provided for!

“For the first to fifth floors of the academy's Myriad Phenomena Treasury, with this Heavenly Saint Token, you may freely exchange for items within. The required contribution points... are halved!”

“contribution points halved?!”

This time.

Even those well-traveled Elders couldn't sit still!

The collection of the Myriad Phenomena Treasury was vast.

It was the best in the provincial city.

The first to fifth floors were all-encompassing.

From Beast Taming Cultivation Techniques and battle skills to Sharp Weapons.

From rare treasures to rare Materials, it had everything!

Halving the contribution points.

Meant that Jiang Yun's speed in obtaining treasures would be twice that of an ordinary Core Disciple!

This was practically a cheat-like advantage!

Many scholars who had come to watch were so envious they almost wanted to cripple their own talents!

Why couldn't they awaken such a terrifying talent?

While everyone was still in shock.

Dean Ming Jing spoke once more!

“Fifth, guidance.”

The final privilege was equally Soul-shaking.

“The Deans and Elders of each court have an obligation to provide answers when you make a reasonable cultivation request. They must not make excuses or be perfunctory without cause.”

“At the same time...”

Dean Ming Jing's gaze fell on Jiang Yun.

Carrying a hint of expectation.

“Every month, you have one opportunity to receive personal... guidance from the Head Dean!”

An opportunity for personal guidance from the Head Dean!!

The Head Dean!

That was a Eclipsing Moon Rank!

A super-expert who had even touched upon higher Realms!

A Sun-Level expert!

An absolute top-tier existence in the provincial city!

His personal guidance!

Its value simply couldn't be measured with spirit crystals and resources!

This treatment!

Was enough to make even the Prodigies in the top ten of the Heaven Ranking feel their hearts race with envy!

Every privilege announced.

Was like a heavy hammer smashing against everyone's hearts.

Triggering waves of uncontrollable exclamations and the sound of sucking in cold air.

Those students who were already mad with jealousy now saw their faces turn from ashen to deathly pale. The fire of jealousy in their eyes burned fiercely, almost becoming physical.

Su Yuntian and the members of the Su Family also felt their hearts pounding.

This treatment... was too astonishing!

At the same time, they faintly felt worried for Jiang Yun.

Such generous treatment.

Inevitably came with unimaginable pressure.

There was surely a deep meaning behind this treatment!

Sure enough, just as this thought arose.

Dean Ming Jing spoke of the requirements for Jiang Yun...