CHAPTER 53: CHAPTER 53: FIERCE COMPETITION AMONG ACADEMIES, THE WHOLE VENUE IS STUNNED!

At this moment, Gu Xing realized he couldn’t catch up with the assessment, so he decided to let go.

He asked Ying Xinghe if he could still enter the National Academy if he missed the assessment.

And Ying Xinghe’s answer was:

No problem at all!

After all, talents like Gu Xing who awaken early, if the National Academy doesn’t accept them...

That would really mean their brains are messed up!

With Ying Xinghe’s assurance, Gu Xing felt relieved.

On his way to the assessment site, he took the chance to buy a bunch of food.

After all, during the coma, his body’s energy was almost depleted, and he needed to replenish it.

Liu Li was also a little foodie, so naturally, she wholeheartedly supported Gu Xing’s decision.

When the two appeared at the assessment site with bags in hand and mouths full of kebabs...

The whole venue fell silent.

Everyone was dumbfounded!

There were thousands of students, plus the principals of various academies waiting for you.

And yet you still have the leisure to eat.

Realizing the situation, Gu Xing quickly took all the food from his hands and the snacks in Liu Li’s arms and stored them into the Beast Taming Space.

"Hey? Where’s my candied hawthorn?"

Liu Li blinked her big eyes in confusion, and only after following Gu Xing’s gaze did she realize she had become the center of the attention.

"Hey?!"

With a cute exclamation, the little girl instantly turned into a streak of light and hid in the Beast Taming Space.

But that left Gu Xing in a tough spot.

He had nowhere to hide!

Standing alone in the center of the field, he felt the scrutiny of thousands of gazes.

Fortunately, at the next moment.

A gentle force suddenly lifted him up.

Long Zhenguo waved his sleeve and directly brought him to the podium.

A dozen principals cast resentful glances at him, looking like a group of abandoned spouses.

They had been waiting there staring at each other for a whole half hour!

"Hello, principals! Thank you for your hard work!"

Gu Xing reacted quickly and immediately bowed ninety degrees, his voice loud enough to be heard throughout the venue.

Seeing this transformation in expression, Long Zhenguo’s eye twitched.

This kid’s face-changing speed... is quite fast!

But for a genius...

Being a bit unusual is perfectly normal!

"Gu Xing, would you like to join our National Academy?"

Hearing this, Gu Xing turned his head and saw a silver-haired elder smiling at him.

Gu Xing immediately realized this elder must be the principal of the National Academy.

Faced with Long Zhenguo’s invitation, Gu Xing was not planning to agree immediately.

After all, from Ying Xinghe’s words, Wei Yuan had sent his information to the admissions offices of all colleges.

Wei Yuan’s only goal for doing this was!

To attract a frenzy from the academies and help him gain the greatest benefit!

"Principal Long, I haven’t yet decided which school to join; my talent is a bit unique, and I’m not sure why..."

"Moreover, this talent has already awakened during the Awakening Stage!"

Saying this, Gu Xing used Sovereign!

His silver eyes struck the hearts of the principals present!

Early Awakening!!!

Gu Xing’s worth skyrocketed once again!

Everyone at the scene had keen eyesight; who couldn’t see the value in Gu Xing’s awakened talent?

Moreover, they sensed that Gu Xing’s spiritual power seems far superior to ordinary Beast Masters!

Being merely Extraordinary Tier One, his spiritual power already seemed to rival those of Extraordinary Tier Five Beast Masters!

"Gu Xing, our Celestial Phoenix Academy..."

"Gu Xing, our Black Tortoise Academy..."

The group of principals were eagerly introducing their schools.

Only Li Fu and a few top college presidents stood silently in place.

They had all picked up on the subtext in Gu Xing’s words!

To get him to join, they must put the benefits before him!

Long Zhenguo laughed silently at this moment.

He didn’t expect Gu Xing to deliberately reveal his early awakening situation.

Yet he fully understood Gu Xing’s intention to seek benefits for himself.

After all, resources are all fought for on one’s own!

Seeing Gu Xing’s gaze still lingering on him, he knew the kid was definitely waiting for him to speak.

Just that...

Given that the kid wanted to enter the National Academy, he was in no hurry to offer his conditions.

At this time, Li Fu slowly stepped forward and spoke sincerely to Gu Xing:

"Gu Xing, as long as you join our Black Dragon Academy, we will dedicate all our resources to cultivating you!"

"You will receive the highest treatment in the history of our academy!"

Gu Xing found himself at a loss.

Facing the eager gaze of this Monarch level powerhouse, the words of refusal turned round several times at the tip of his tongue, yet he couldn’t bring himself to say them.

His gaze repeatedly shifted towards Long Zhenguo, his eyes filled with "Would you please say something?".

"Cough cough!"

Thankfully, Long Zhenguo was worried he might impulsively agree to Li Fu’s terms.

"Gu Xing, if you are willing to join the National Academy, I can fulfill one request for you!"

Though these words sounded light, they brought the venue to a sudden silence.

While Long Zhenguo’s offer seemed modest, one should know he is one of the strongest in Longxia Country.

Basically, his promise means there’s no request within Longxia Country that cannot be fulfilled.

Finally hearing Long Zhenguo speak up, Gu Xing could breathe a sigh of relief.

"I’m really sorry, Principal Li, but I would like to learn more about the National Academy!"

Li Fu was not surprised by this outcome.

Although his Black Dragon Academy ranked second, compared to the National Academy, the gap might be even greater than between him and the last ranked college.

The title ’National’ isn’t just for show.

And seeing the clear gaze of Long Zhenguo, Gu Xing immediately understood that his little trick had long been seen through.

So he straightforwardly stated his demands.

"Principal Long, actually I have two requests, first, I want the Holy Marrow Spirit Liquid, as for the second request..."

Under Long Zhenguo’s gaze, Gu Xing hesitantly opened his mouth:

"I want my Guardian Beast to enter the Beast Taming Holy Pool!"

Upon hearing Gu Xing’s requests, Long Zhenguo frowned slightly.

The first request was nothing; however precious, Holy Marrow Spirit Liquid was a material, not as valuable as a genius.

But the Beast Taming Holy Pool...

This is the foundation of the National Academy!

Generally, it’s only awarded to Monarch level Beast Masters who make significant contributions.

And Gu Xing, an Extraordinary level Beast Master...

Long Zhenguo gazed into Gu Xing’s eyes and slowly opened:

"What is your reason for wanting to enter the Beast Taming Holy Pool?"

"I have a Guardian Beast that needs the Holy Pool for healing!"

Long Zhenguo tapped his fingers as he considered the pros and cons of this decision.

Seeing Gu Xing’s pleading eyes, he finally spoke slowly:

"The first condition I can agree to, as for the second condition..."

Hearing this, Gu Xing’s eyes showed a hint of disappointment.

Long Zhenguo’s tone already suggested that this condition was unlikely.

However.

Long Zhenguo changed his tone:

"As long as you can prove your worth at the freshman ceremony, this condition, I will allow it!"

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