79: Chapter 79 The Holy Temple Academy!

He stood up and paced within the secret chamber, his voice steady and powerful.

"Have any of you ever wondered why we human Professionals have been unable to counterattack the Abyss for so long?"

"It's precisely because Abyssal Power greatly enhances the strength of the demon race, while conversely reducing our attributes."

"If we can overcome this point, then returning to our home planet will no longer be an empty dream."

"Repeated compromises are ultimately just drinking poison to quench thirst."

"What we need is to regain control of the initiative."

Bai Zhengyuan's words plunged the secret chamber into a brief silence.

Zhao Qianjun thoughtfully stroked his chin, being the first to break the silence.

"Old Bai's words are not without reason."

"The most urgent task now is to discuss how to help Lu Yin."

"The Abyssal Demon Emperor is indeed terrifying, but Lu Yin's potential and talent are also rare throughout history."

"If he can continue growing like this, he might truly become a key force in our fight against the Abyss."

The other cold-faced old man from earlier also nodded slightly.

"Since what's done is done, the immediate priority is indeed to formulate a detailed training plan."

"Good..."

At the same time, Ye Fenghua, Commander, led Lu Yin onto the military district's teleportation array.

After a few minutes of teleportation, they arrived at a sub-base in Qinghai City.

After experiencing today's events, Lu Yin felt an even greater urgency to improve his strength.

Until early the next morning, Ye Fenghua, Commander, and Lu Yin arrived before Qinghai City's illusion tower.

Besides him, Ye Qingxian, Xiang Cang, Baili Qiansheng, and the other eight examinees were also present.

Upon seeing Lu Yin, all gazes focused on him.

"Brother, from two days ago, thank you."

Baili Qiansheng strode forward with a bright smile on his face.

"If it weren't for you, the few of us probably wouldn't have seen today's sun."

"Yeah, brother, you're really fierce. To take down an Abyssal Demon King at level 2..."

"If there's a chance to team up in the future, I'll be your frontliner."

Xiang Cang also moved closer, offering praise without reservation.

Lu Yin nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

Ye Qingxian stood not far away, her cool gaze lingering on him for a moment before shifting away.

"It was just a minor matter, not worth mentioning," Lu Yin said lightly.

Ye Fenghua, Commander, stood before the illusion tower, surveying everyone.

"Since everyone is here, let's begin the assessment."

"You all already know the rules. Just do your best."

With Ye Fenghua, Commander's announcement, everyone was teleported into the illusion tower together.

Since these individuals already had their conventional assessment results, this time they started directly from endless mode.

The assessment ended quickly, halted by Ye Fenghua, Commander in less than half an hour.

This time, it wasn't due to any accident, but because the other examinees had already been teleported out of the tower.

Only Lu Yin was still undergoing the assessment inside the tower.

And Ye Fenghua, Commander, who understood Lu Yin's strength, also knew that this kind of assessment was nothing but a waste of time for Lu Yin.

Since the re-examination was just a formality anyway, he decisively called a halt to the test.

As for Lu Yin's results, he was undoubtedly ranked first in the nation.

Ye Fenghua, Commander, gave him a special reward: one million points.

This was already the highest point total in the history of the Heavenly Dynasty's National Examination.

After all, in the past, even with performance points added, the maximum from the conventional ten rounds was only tens of thousands of points.

And including endless mode, the second-place Ye Qingxian only had around one hundred and fifty thousand.

None of the other examinees raised any objections to this special exception for Lu Yin.

After all, it was Lu Yin who had saved their lives.

After the exam ended, Lu Yin originally planned to return home to sort things out and then wait for Holy Hall Academy to start.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Wanguo suddenly called.

After answering, Lu Yin learned that Xiao Wanguo would now be his military supervisor.

And for the sake of convenient supervision, the military specifically informed Holy Hall Academy, allowing him to enroll early.

Lu Yin readily accepted this arrangement.

After all, he didn't have a better place to go. Being able to enter Holy Hall Academy earlier was actually a good thing for him.

Not long after, Xiao Wanguo arrived, looking travel-worn.

Using the teleportation array, they were directly teleported to the main gate of Holy Hall Academy.

As the Heavenly Dynasty's top Professional academy, Holy Hall Academy is located in the current capital, Jinghua City.

The moment he stepped out of the teleportation array, Lu Yin felt a wave of dense energy wash over him.

The academy's gate stood tall and majestic, exceptionally imposing. Anyone standing before it couldn't help but feel a sense of insignificance.

Two stone statues, each a hundred meters tall, stood on either side.

On the left was a warrior holding a shield in one hand and a sword in the other; on the right was a mage with a staff touching the ground.

The surfaces of the statues flowed with a faint energy glow, clearly not mere decorations.

Lu Yin's gaze swept over the academy's perimeter. The towering walls stretched to either side, disappearing beyond sight.

The walls were carved with complex runes, faintly forming a massive protective magic array.

"Quite impressive, right? This place concentrates the Heavenly Dynasty's top resources and wisdom. It can be called the Heavenly Dynasty's cradle for creating gods."

"Most of the Heavenly Dynasty's top-tier Professionals have emerged from here."

"Several of its academy deans have the standing to sit as equals with the State Elder."

Xiao Wanguo stood beside Lu Yin, his tone filled with pride and reverence.

"Let's go. I'll take you to complete the enrollment procedures, then find a place to stay."

Xiao Wanguo patted Lu Yin's shoulder and walked towards the gate first, with Lu Yin following closely behind.

Entering the gate of Holy Hall Academy, Lu Yin couldn't help but look around.

Strange plants were planted on both sides of the path, their leaves shimmering with a faint fluorescent light, clearly not ordinary.

Occasionally, students passed by them, each radiating a not-weak aura.

What caught Lu Yin's attention the most was that these students walked hurriedly.

Their faces wore focused expressions, as if unwilling to waste a single minute or second.

Lu Yin followed Xiao Wanguo through the broad main road, arriving before a magnificent administrative building.

"This is the academy's affairs hall. New student enrollment, veteran students accepting missions, and other matters all need to be handled here."

Xiao Wanguo explained while leading Lu Yin into the hall.

The interior of the hall was extremely spacious, with a high, suspended dome made of a transparent energy barrier, allowing a clear view of the sky outside.

Dozens of service windows were neatly arranged. Although there was a considerable flow of people, the overall order was well-maintained and highly efficient.

The person in charge of registration was a middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses and a serious expression.

He took the documents handed over by Xiao Wanguo. When he saw the name "Lu Yin," his eyes flickered slightly.

But he quickly regained his composure, merely giving Lu Yin a few extra glances.

The procedures were completed exceptionally smoothly. Lu Yin received a set of standard-issue uniforms representing Holy Hall Academy students.

An identity badge recording his personal information, as well as a detailed academy map and rulebook.

The badge felt slightly heavy in his hand, its surface bearing the sword and staff emblem of Holy Hall Academy.

His name and student number were engraved on the back, with a faint energy fluctuation.

After collecting the items, Xiao Wanguo led Lu Yin away from the affairs hall.

While heading towards the student dormitory area, Xiao Wanguo smiled slightly at Lu Yin.

"Holy Hall Academy's dormitories are divided into four grades: Heaven, Earth, Mystic, and Yellow."

"Heaven-grade dormitories are standalone villas, Earth-grade are high-end apartments, Mystic-grade are standard single rooms, and Yellow-grade are four-person rooms."

"Given your situation, we've arranged a special dormitory for you."