73: Differential treatment, hostility from other freshmen

“Wang Chen, with a Nine-tailed Fox for offense and a Dragon for support, it's the most perfect combination. Your strength can only be fully displayed if you come to our Combat Academy.”

“We can meet all your demands. In addition, our Combat Academy guarantees you that once you reach Rank 3, we can provide you with another Divine Beast-level Giant Beast.”

Pushing his way to the front with his strong body, the teacher from the Combat Academy had an extremely fervent look in his eyes.

Hearing this teacher's conditions, Wang Chen nodded inwardly.

Blazing Dragon University is divided into three academies based on the students' future career directions: the Combat Academy, the Magic Academy, and the Support Academy.

As a Giant-Beast Master, Wang Chen's professional system does not have a specific orientation; he is a versatile talent who can join any of the three academies.

However, he himself was more inclined towards the Combat Academy. After all, compared to hiding in the back and casting skills, he preferred to charge forward and engage in close combat with enemies.

At this moment, seeing the look of interest on Wang Chen's face, the surrounding teachers immediately became anxious.

“Wang Chen, don't listen to Teacher Zhao giving you an empty promise!”

“As a Beast Master, especially a Giant-Beast Master, the experience needed to increase your Rank will be terrifying as your Beast Pets increase in the future.”

“Joining the Combat Academy and growing according to their training methods will greatly slow down the speed of your strength improvement.”

“Come to our Magic Academy instead. One magic skill can clear a large area in a second, and your leveling will definitely be super fast.”

“The teacher here promises you that the Magic Academy can not only provide you with all the growth resources but also offer two S-Rank skill books!”

The female teacher from the Magic Academy pushed Teacher Zhao aside, then directly took out two skill books and waved them in her hand, showing full sincerity.

After her, the surrounding teachers also spoke up for their respective academies, appealing to both emotion and benefit. The light from high-level skill books and equipment made Wang Chen's head spin.

“Um, teachers…”

“How about I decide after the ranking battle ends?”

Looking at the teachers around him who seemed eager to drag him away immediately, Wang Chen showed a wry smile.

Too enthusiastic!

“Alright, alright, no rush, no rush. You still have time to consider. Just remember not to choose that group of reckless people!”

“No problem, this concerns your future plans after all, but I believe you will choose our Combat Academy. You are a born warrior, how can you associate with those sissies?”

“…”

The surrounding teachers all nodded, glaring at each other with intense animosity.

Seeing this scene, Wang Chen couldn't help but shake his head with a bitter smile. After saying goodbye, he walked towards the area where the new students were located.

…

At the same time, the new students standing in the center of the square looked at the figure walking out from the teachers' encirclement, and each of their expressions was very ugly.

Why?

They stood there alone, without even a single teacher actively asking about them, yet Wang Chen was so popular?

Especially among the new students, seven extraordinary individuals who stood out from the crowd looked at Wang Chen, and each person's face showed obvious hostility.

These seven were the most highly anticipated to win first place in this year's new student ranking battle, all of them top scholars from various provinces.

“What do you all think?” asked a young man with an ordinary appearance and sturdy build among the seven.

His name was Zhao Li, a Rank 60 special occupation Saint Warrior, from Liuyue Province.

“He's just trying to grab attention. What if he has two Giant Beasts? A guy from a common background, the higher he's praised now, the harder he'll fall!”

A young man with a cold demeanor next to him shook his head and said disdainfully.

This person's name was Zhou Wu, the top scholar of Mingguang Province, from a top wealthy family in Mingguang Province, with strength comparable to Zhao Li.

Hearing Zhou Wu mention Wang Chen's background, a girl among the seven sneered:

“Indeed, he's only Rank 40, not even in the first tier among new students. His equipment and skills are far inferior to ours.”

“When he finishes last in the ranking battle, I'd like to see how he can still show his face at Blazing Dragon University.”

“Exactly!”

Hearing this, another girl among the seven also nodded and said sarcastically:

“Everyone has an SSS-Rank evaluation, yet the teachers treat us so differently. I'm afraid they will make a fool of themselves after the ranking battle ends.”

“There will be an arena battle in the ranking battle. At that time, we must severely teach this Wang Chen a lesson, to let these teachers know that we are the true Prodigies!”

Hearing her words, the few who had not intended to join the discussion also showed signs of displeasure.

What this girl said was true; everyone had an SSS-Rank evaluation, yet the difference now was so obvious that it was simply unacceptable to them.

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“You're quite popular!”

Wang Chen walked to the new student area and stood still. Situ Yu said meaningfully.

Hearing this, Wang Chen glanced at the hostile gazes falling on him from around, and helplessly rubbed his nose.

Only two days after enrollment, he had almost completely drawn the hatred of the new students.

This was probably unique at Blazing Dragon University!

However, despite feeling a bit helpless, he had no fear about it.

Hatred or love, what did it matter to him?

He came to Blazing Dragon University to improve his strength, not to build connections.

“Cattle and sheep flock together, but fierce beasts always walk alone!”

Wang Chen said in a refined manner, then his gaze fell on Situ Yu's shoulder: “Did you form a contract with Howling Moon Silver Wolf? What's this little guy called now?”

“Xiao Bai!”

Situ Yu glared at Wang Chen and immediately turned her head away.

“Too bad, the fierce beast is a pervert!”

She mumbled softly.

Hearing her words, the corner of Wang Chen's mouth twitched slightly.

Good heavens, he couldn't get past this hurdle!

However, at this moment, he couldn't bother to explain. As the two of them were talking, a woman wearing a loose magic robe walked onto the high platform in front of the square.

“Silence!”

She lightly tapped her magic staff, and an invisible wave instantly suppressed the noise in the square.

For a moment, everyone looked at her with anticipation.

“Everyone, attention! The ranking battle is divided into two parts: dungeon challenges and arena duels. Your final ranking will be determined by the average of the highest scores from both parts.

The top fifty will enter the new student ranking list and receive corresponding rewards and treatment.

All others will only receive basic treatment for the next month.

I am Teacher Sun Miao from the Magic Academy, responsible for judging the dungeon challenge part.

If you have no objections, then the ranking battle officially begins now!”

Teacher Sun Miao's gaze swept over the new students present. Seeing that no one spoke, she directly raised her magic staff.

Buzz buzz buzz!!!

Violent magic Qi soared from the staff into the sky, and the square immediately became turbulent.

A giant light gate instantly appeared in front of all the new students.