115: Chapter 115 All Rejected? The Principal and the Sword Saint

Su Lin rubbed his head; he also had not expected such a situation to occur suddenly.

With all eyes upon him, Su Lin slowly stood up.

After the opening ceremony, the freshmen would have to choose their respective academies and mentors.

Being able to select a suitable academy and mentor was crucial to every student's future.

At the same time, whether talented students joined their academy was also critical for these mentors.

If an academy could not produce any notable achievements for many years, it even risked closure.

Coupled with the increasingly fierce competition within Shenglong University over the past few years, every mentor was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan to have talented students join their academy.

Even so, no one expected that the poaching would begin right at the opening ceremony.

The freshmen could not imagine how much of an attraction Su Lin was to the mentors; even the Dean of the Sword Dao Academy could not help but anxiously invite Su Lin.

But something even more unexpected occurred; before Su Lin could even answer, one mentor after another stood up.

"Student Su Lin, I think the Divine Pill Academy is more suitable for you. Join our Divine Pill Academy, and from now on, you will have pill freedom and can even sell pills to make money. I guarantee that your Qi and blood, as well as your cultivation realm, will skyrocket like a rocket."

"Student Su, I don't think you would be interested in the Sword Dao Academy or the Divine Pill Academy. Come to our Divine Pattern Academy instead. Engraving Divine Runes—don't you want to experience mysterious power?"

"..."

In just a few minutes, the mentors who had just seemed so prestigious were now as chaotic as a vegetable market, arguing and shouting without any order.

The freshmen below watched this scene in a daze.

These mentors were Heavenly King Realm martial artists! Yet, at this moment, they had completely discarded their airs, letting go of the pride befitting Heavenly King Level martial artists, all to fight over becoming Su Lin's mentor!?

Just what kind of charm does this Su Lin have?!

Countless prodigies from the Imperial Capital felt like they were dreaming; even they had never received such treatment.

Gu Tianming, who ranked first on the freshman leaderboard, felt like he was about to cough up a mouthful of blood.

What the hell!? Are these mentors blind? Can't they see that he is the one ranked first on the freshman leaderboard?

On the stage, Principal Zhu Hexuan was also a bit surprised as he watched the lively mentors.

In his impression, most of these mentors were taciturn and focused on immersing themselves in their own cultivation.

Since when did they become so eloquent?

Zhu Hexuan looked down at Su Lin, his eyes soon lighting up, and he let out a soft exclamation.

"Only at the first level of the Divine Aperture Realm, yet he has already opened twelve Divine Apertures?"

"No wonder..."

"And there is a terrifying power hidden within his body... Is that a Sword Embryo?"

Zhu Hexuan felt he understood why these mentors had become so crazy.

Being able to open Divine Apertures at the first level of the Divine Aperture Realm meant that Su Lin's talent far exceeded that of most geniuses.

To open a Divine Aperture, one not only needed an excellent martial arts foundation and a clean foundation.

At the same time, comprehension and talent were even more important. Being able to open more than eight Divine Apertures at the first level of the Divine Aperture Realm indicated that his comprehension was heaven-defying, and in the future, he was highly likely to become a figure above the Heavenly King Level.

Yet Su Lin, at the first level of the Divine Aperture Realm, had actually opened more than ten Divine Apertures?

A full twelve Divine Apertures; even Zhu Hexuan had to admit that Su Lin's potential was immense.

Due to his busy schedule, Zhu Hexuan had only just returned to Shenglong University. If he had heard the news of Su Lin slaying a Lingyun-level martial artist, he would have understood even better why these mentors were so crazy.

Su Lin also possessed god-like methods; being able to slay a Lingyun-level martial artist while in the Meridian Opening Realm was absolutely unprecedented.

If he could get Su Lin to join his academy, or even become his student, it would be of immense benefit to both himself and the academy. Su Lin's future development was unimaginable!

Amidst the incredibly expectant gazes of the mentors, Su Lin remained silent and drank his milk tea.

The other freshmen were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred, wishing they were Su Lin.

"Damn! If it were me, I would have immediately agreed to one, or at least picked two to consider. Why isn't he saying a word?"

"Yeah, opportunities are fleeting. If the mentors lose interest in a while, that would be a huge loss."

"I think the Sword Dao Academy is good. It's very respected throughout Shenglong University and has many benefits. If it were me, I would definitely go to the Sword Dao Academy!"

"Damn!! Definitely choose the Divine Pill Academy. As long as you can get into the Divine Pill Academy, you won't have to worry about pills, and you can sell high-priced pills. You'll be strong and rich. Only a fool wouldn't choose it!"

However, after a brief silence, Su Lin actually shook his head and said.

"I'm sorry, I haven't decided which academy to join yet."

"As for a mentor, I don't plan on choosing so hastily either. Thank you all for your kindness..."

"And I want to wait until the Sword Saint comes out of seclusion to see..."

A series of gasps came from the freshman seating area.

Su Lin actually refused everyone!?

Nani?!

Everyone could not understand what Su Lin was thinking. A huge pie had fallen from the sky right in front of him—or rather, many pies—and Su Lin actually didn't want any of them?

"Just how big is this Su Lin's ambition? Does he look down on these Heavenly King Level mentors?!"

"I admit I've lost. Even though I'm a local from the Imperial Capital, I'm not as awesome as him... Does he actually want the Sword Saint to be his mentor?"

The mentors on the stage were stunned at first, not expecting to hear the name of the Sword Saint from a freshman's mouth.

"The Sword Saint? Could he have some connection with the Sword Saint?"

"The Sword Saint has been in seclusion for decades; he won't easily come out of seclusion..."

Zhu Hexuan raised an eyebrow, looking at Su Lin with some surprise.

"How does he know the Sword Saint is about to come out of seclusion?"

Over the past few months, he had clearly felt fluctuations resembling an awakening coming from where the Sword Saint was in seclusion; that was a sign of him coming out of seclusion.

Not many people should know about this; how did this Su Lin know?

For a moment, the entire venue was silent. The mentors never expected that Su Lin would use the Sword Saint to refuse them.

However, the mentors were not discouraged in the slightest. After all, in their eyes, the Sword Saint would not come out of seclusion at all; Su Lin was just saying that to buy himself time to consider.

"Su Lin, our academy's doors are open for you. Take your time to consider. As long as you come, I will prepare a big gift for you! Do you want a Divine Sword?"

Duan Changkong promised.

"The Divine Pill Academy always welcomes you, Su Lin. Once you come, I will have your seniors each give you a high-grade medicinal pill! You can tell me what pills you want! I'll even give you a high-quality pill furnace..."

"..."

Feeling the enthusiasm of the mentors, Su Lin had to put down his milk tea and cupped his hands toward the mentors on the stage.

"Thank you, teachers."

Although he might not necessarily go to these academies, he appreciated their kindness. He had not expected to be so well-liked by so many mentors upon his arrival.

Just then, Zhu Hexuan said.

"Su Lin, if the Sword Saint comes out of seclusion, I will personally notify you. You don't need to worry."

The mentors all looked at the Principal, very surprised.

What? Is the Sword Saint really going to come out of seclusion?!

Although the Sword Saint had been in seclusion for many years, no one dared to forget that name, because that was a Saint King Realm powerhouse! Even stronger than the Zhenxing Realm!

Seeing the Principal suddenly make a promise to Su Lin, the observing freshmen were shocked once again.

Their Principal, whom they worshipped like a god, a Zhenxing Realm martial artist, actually valued Su Lin so much?!

The Sword Saint coming out of seclusion, and he would personally notify Su Lin—by what right or ability did Su Lin deserve this?

Even setting all this aside, this Sword Saint must also be a top-tier powerhouse. Could Su Lin have a connection with him too?

"Damn, what kind of connections are these? This is too heaven-defying!"

"Did Su Lin secretly grind some dungeon behind our backs? How come so many powerhouses are connected to him?"

Gu Tianming now felt his face burning, as if he had suddenly become a clown.

This Su Lin's connections seemed to be even stronger than his...