35: Ranking of four universities, spatial rift

As one of the Four Great Academies of the Dragon Kingdom, Star Ring Academy's entry threshold is undeniably high, but it also depends on the individual.

Even those with ordinary S-rank Professions have to push themselves to the absolute limit just to have a chance of squeezing in.

Even those with SS-Rank Professions cannot guarantee... they will definitely secure a spot.

But for those who truly possess the one-in-a-million SSS-rank Profession... the Four Great Academies are nothing more than a private garden.

They can enter whichever one they wish.

In fact, the four academies will even fight over who gets to offer them guaranteed admission slots.

Outside the teleportation entrance of the Secret Realm, everyone was looking at Qin Yu, awaiting his answer!

To be fair, while Lin Xiaoshan's seemingly abrupt invitation was perfectly normal in the eyes of others.

For Qin Yu, it was actually quite unexpected... because he knew better than anyone that without the System, his profession was genuinely just an E-rank Mechanic.

He had originally thought that no matter what.

He would have to wait until the College Entrance Examination to fully reveal his abilities, shed his identity as an E-rank Mechanic, and thus gain the qualifications to enter the Four Great Academies.

He never expected that Lin Xiaoshan would be much more 'eager' than he had anticipated.

Lin Xiaoshan simply smoothed things over with the explanation that 'Hidden Professions might inherently be undetectable by the Elementary Awakening Stone.'

"Teacher Lin, I accept your invitation!" Although surprised, Qin Yu quickly gave his answer after mulling it over internally.

Besides Star Ring Academy, the other three of the Dragon Kingdom's Four Great Academies are Nanli Academy, Kyoto Academy, and Tianwu Academy.

Although these four academies are collectively known as the Dragon Kingdom's Four Great Academies... they actually have a ranking among them.

Among them, Kyoto Academy ranks first, followed by Nanli Academy, Tianwu Academy, and Star Ring Academy, respectively.

Qin Yu had known these facts by heart throughout his three years of high school.

Although Star Ring Academy only ranks fourth among the Four Great Academies, Qin Yu didn't have any major demands regarding this.

Because ever since he reached level 19 (max level) and unlocked the job advancement requirements... he knew that his Super God Mechanist Profession.

Had absolutely no requirements concerning faculty strength or resources.

If he wanted to become stronger, he had to rely entirely on himself.

Now, since a teacher from Star Ring Academy had personally extended an early invitation, and Nie Yuxi had clearly also been specially recruited by Star Ring Academy.

Qin Yu naturally had no objection.

He immediately accepted the offer.

"Student Lin Yu, you actually don't have to agree so quickly..."

Hearing Qin Yu agree without hesitation, both the Star Ring Academy group and Lin Xiaoshan beside him showed expressions of delight.

However, after thinking it over, and fearing that Qin Yu might not understand the specific situation of the Four Great Academies, Lin Xiaoshan proactively explained:

"Although our Star Ring Academy is indeed one of the Four Great Academies... five years ago, a massive Space Rift appeared next to our campus."

"Since then, with Demon Species continuously invading, our Star Ring Academy has consistently ranked last among the Four Great Academies."

"Given your profession, I believe the other three academies would also be very happy to specially recruit you..."

"Of course, Lin Yu, I can guarantee that as long as you choose our Star Ring Academy, everything that SSS-rank geniuses receive, you will..."

"Teacher Lin, there's no need to say more." Lin Xiaoshan wanted to say something else, but Qin Yu directly interrupted him: "I choose Star Ring Academy."

Upon hearing Qin Yu's renewed confirmation, the smile on Lin Xiaoshan's face could no longer be concealed:

"Wonderful! Star Ring Academy welcomes you!"

At this moment, Lin Xiaoshan was in an exceptionally good mood.

He even felt as if he were dreaming.

He couldn't believe that he had so easily... in Jiangzhou City, this small, extremely remote city.

Recruited two SSS-rank Profession geniuses for Star Ring Academy.

He knew that before departing from Star Ring Academy, he had thought this trip to Jiangzhou City would definitely be the most arduous and difficult assignment.

Unexpectedly, he first managed to snatch Nie Yuxi from the clutches of the other three academies, and now, he had gratuitously gained a 'Lin Yu.'

And it wasn't just him; after confirming that Qin Yu was truly going to join Star Ring Academy, the other Star Ring Academy personnel nearby also started smiling.

Many of them enthusiastically greeted Qin Yu ahead of time.

"Hahaha, Lin Yu, now that you've joined Star Ring Academy, you'll be our junior brother."

"Come on, say 'Senior Brother' for us?"

"Enough, Guo Jun, have some shame, will you?"

"With your mediocre skills, once Lin Yu completes his Second Advancement, will you even be his match? You want him to call you Senior Brother? It's more likely you'll be calling Lin Yu Senior Brother."

"Exactly, hahaha."

"Stop talking, Lin Yu. My name is Dong Tianyu. Contact me when you arrive in Qingzhou in eight days, and I'll arrange things for you and Little Sister Yuxi."

"Speaking of which, Lin Yu, if both you and Nie Yuxi have SSS-rank Professions, it's hard to say who will end up ranking last among the Four Great Academies this year."

"That makes sense..."

"..."

On the night of the Beast Tide, these people had personally witnessed the power of Qin Yu's profession and knew deeply that Qin Yu's future was absolutely limitless.

Therefore, long before Qin Yu even arrived at the Secret Realm exit, they had already shed their previous aloof demeanor from before entering the Secret Realm.

And now, Qin Yu had confirmed that he would join Star Ring Academy.

They naturally wanted to build a better relationship with Qin Yu in advance.

"Thank you, Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, for your thoughtfulness..." As someone who has lived two lives, Qin Yu handled this situation with ease, chatting happily with everyone.

Qin Yu and the Star Ring Academy group enjoyed a pleasant conversation.

Beside them, most of the Lin Clan Merchant Guild members were happy for Qin Yu.

Only Lin Xueyue watched Qin Yu, who was surrounded by the Star Ring Academy geniuses, her eyes dimming slightly. For some reason, she felt a sense of disappointment and sadness.

As for Lu Yuan, who had previously wanted to recruit Qin Yu into Bureau 951... after considering it, he decided not to speak up at this moment.

After all, he was different from Lin Xiaoshan.

Lin Xiaoshan's mission before departing included overseeing Star Ring Academy's recruitment in Jiangzhou City.

As for him, he was just a small team leader.

He only had the right to recommend, not the authority for direct special recruitment.

Therefore, he planned to return to the General Headquarters first, recommend Qin Yu, and only try to recruit him after receiving approval from the high-ranking officials within the Bureau.

As for the matter of Qin Yu being specially recruited by Star Ring Academy in advance... Lu Yuan didn't take it seriously at all.

After all, joining Bureau 951 does not conflict with which academy the person attends.

Star Ring Academy even has a branch of Bureau 951 within it.