95: Chapter 95 The Three Academies' Token!

"The Dean of Sacred Dragon Academy actually came too?!!!"

"Three Deans appearing at the same time—this is a grand occasion unseen in Holy Hall Academy for a thousand years!"

"What exactly is this Lu Yin's background? Could he be the descendant of some hidden powerhouse?"

Under everyone's suspicious and uncertain gazes, Bai Zhengguo looked at Lu Yin kindly, his voice gentle yet carrying an unquestionable power.

"Young man, Sacred Dragon Academy possesses the most complete cultivation resources in the academy, and even has the trial qualifications to enter the 'Holy Domain'."

"If you are willing to join, I can personally open the Holy Light Baptism for you."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience was in an uproar.

"Holy Light Baptism! That's a special ritual that can permanently increase attributes!"

"It's said that Sacred Dragon Academy only has one slot per year, and he's giving it directly to him?!"

"And the Holy Domain, there's a chance to obtain a God-tier second turn certificate in there!"

Lei Lie and Han Yue's expressions changed simultaneously, clearly not expecting Bai Zhengguo to offer such generous conditions to get Lu Yin to join.

However, just as the three Deans were waiting for Lu Yin's response, a lazy voice came from a corner of the hall.

"Everyone, don't waste your breath. This kid has already decided to join my Hidden Dragon Academy."

Everyone looked toward the sound and saw Chen Yuan, dressed in black robes, leaning against the wall, holding a wine jar and gulping it down.

"Chen Yuan? You still have the face to recruit students?"

Lei Lie's brows furrowed, and the scorching aura around him surged violently once again.

"The Headmaster appointed you as the Dean of Hidden Dragon Academy, but how many students have you recruited over these years? And how many times have you actually taught them?"

"Many good prospects with Mythic Classes have been wasted in your hands; in the end, they either died or were crippled."

Han Yue also said coldly: "Hidden Dragon Academy has ranked last for ten consecutive years. According to academy regulations, if you are last again this year, you should be dismissed."

Bai Zhengguo also shook his head slightly, his tone gentle but carrying a hint of regret.

"Dean Chen, I know your personal strength is among the top of us Deans, but you are no longer suitable for teaching students."

Facing the doubts of the three Deans, Chen Yuan unhurriedly walked to Lu Yin's side and patted his shoulder.

"Kid, tell them, where are you going?"

Lu Yin looked up, his gaze calmly sweeping over the three Deans, and then he gave a respectful bow.

"Thank you for your kind favor, Deans, but I have indeed chosen to join Hidden Dragon Academy."

"Coming to run the Dungeon today was also because Teacher Chen Yuan gave me the task of obtaining the Yanhuang Horn."

Chen Yuan took a casual swig of wine, a sharp glint flashing through his hazy, drunken eyes.

"Did you hear that? The kid chose it himself. You old fogies should stop wasting your thoughts."

Lei Lie was so anxious his beard and hair flared: "Child! Joining an academy is no joke! This drunkard Chen Yuan doesn't know how to teach students at all!"

Han Yue also took a step forward, her tone carrying a rare urgency.

"Young man, Hidden Dragon Academy ranks last every year and doesn't even have the most basic resources."

"Plus, Chen Yuan doesn't care about his students at all. Do not ruin your future out of a momentary impulse."

Bai Zhengguo sighed softly and looked at Lu Yin with utter sincerity.

"Child, I would not harm you. You should know that I am also surnamed Bai."

Bai Zhengguo's words made Lu Yin raise his eyebrows slightly.

He hadn't expected that the elderly man before him would actually be Bai Luer's elder.

But Lu Yin did not change his choice; he bowed again.

"Dean Bai, thank you for your kind favor, but I have a reason why I must join Hidden Dragon Academy. I hope you can understand."

Hearing this, a complex light flashed in Bai Zhengguo's eyes.

He fell silent for a moment and finally nodded slowly.

"Since your mind is made up, I will no longer force you."

"Take this sacred dragon token. When you need it for your second turn, you can use this to enter my academy's 'Holy Domain' to obtain a God-tier second turn certificate."

Bai Zhengguo's words plunged the entire Dungeon Hall into dead silence.

The sacred dragon token!

That was a precious token that allowed entry into the Holy Domain to obtain a God-tier second turn certificate.

Even within Sacred Dragon Academy, one had to go through fierce competition every year to obtain one.

And now, Bai Zhengguo had actually gifted it to a freshman who had rejected him.

Lu Yin was slightly stunned, knowing it was likely partly due to Bai Luer. He solemnly took the token: "Thank you, Dean Bai."

Bai Zhengguo gave Lu Yin a deep look and shook his head slightly: "No need to thank me. Your talent is worth this much."

After saying that, his body flashed with holy light, and he vanished from the spot.

Seeing this, Lei Lie and Han Yue also knew that nothing more could be done.

Lei Lie gave a heavy snort, flames surging around him as he turned into a streak of fire and soared into the sky.

Han Yue's deep ice-blue robes moved without wind, and she dissipated into a sky full of ice crystals.

The moment the two left, they both left behind a token and a sentence.

What Lei Lie left was a crimson token with a coiled fire dragon carved on it.

"Kid, if you regret it, come find me at Blazing Dragon Academy anytime!"

"This Blazing Dragon Token will allow you to enter my Blazing Dragon Academy's 'Lava Secret Realm' to cultivate three times!"

What Han Yue left was an ice crystal token, emitting traces of cold air.

"This is the Ice Dragon Token. Holding this token allows entry into Ice Dragon Academy's 'Extreme Cold Ice Cave' to cultivate."

The three Deans departed one after another, yet the entire Dungeon Hall remained silent.

Everyone stared with incredulous gazes at Lu Yin and the three tokens in his hand that represented the highest treatment of the three inner academies.

"Kid, this is my Hidden Dragon Academy's identity badge. After you reach Level 3, come find me in the bamboo forest."

Chen Yuan tossed a simple black Dragon-Patterned Badge to Lu Yin, then gave a wine hiccup and staggered toward the outside of the hall.

His seemingly staggering steps disappeared from everyone's sight within a few paces.

Lu Yin looked down at the badge in his hand; it was entirely black, with a lifelike five-clawed black dragon carved on it.

Two tiny red crystals were embedded in the dragon's eyes, faintly emitting an extraordinary aura.

"Level 3, huh..." Lu Yin muttered to himself, pinned the badge to his chest, and entered the Blazing Phoenix Dungeon for his final attempt of the day.

As Lu Yin's figure disappeared into the Dungeon entrance again, the entire Dungeon Hall was still shrouded in an eerie silence.

Everyone was still immersed in the shocking scene of the three inner academy Deans competing to recruit him just now.

What was even more unbelievable was that Lu Yin had actually rejected the generous conditions of the three major inner academies.

He had chosen that almost forgotten Hidden Dragon Academy.

"What exactly was he thinking?" After an unknown amount of time, someone murmured in a low voice.

"Over the years, students who entered Hidden Dragon Academy have either died or been crippled. Isn't he just destroying his own future?"

"Could it be... that Hidden Dragon Academy has some secret we don't know about?"

Various speculations circulated among the crowd, but no one dared to question Lu Yin's strength anymore.

The fact that he could alarm three Deans to appear in person had already explained everything.