Chapter 112 - Joining The Academy Officially

Chapter 112 - Joining The Academy Officially

Everything unfolded too abruptly. When everyone came to their senses, Xue Pinzhi was like a broken kite slamming into a corner of the hall with a miserable scream and buzzing sound produced by the impact.

“Liu Wuxie, I’ll kill you!” Xue Pinzhi rose from the ground, half his face swollen. Liu Wuxie’s attack had been sudden and swift, his speed rivaling those in the high echelons of the Spirit Cleansing Realm. It was no wonder Xue Pinzhi had been unable to evade it.

“I refrained from hitting you earlier because I wasn’t a student of the Imperial Academy then. Now, we’re both students, and the academy doesn’t forbid fights. If you dare to prance around me like a monkey again, do you believe I won’t slap you to death?” Liu Wuxie’s words were laced with a potent murderous intent that filled the hall, causing many Xiantian Realm students to tremble in fear.

Liu Wuxie was like a god of war, as the murderous intent he gave off was enough to affect someone’s sanity. He had finally exploded after bearing it for two days. Did Xue Pinzhi think that he was a pushover?

It wasn’t convenient for Liu Wuxie to make a move before he became a student at the Imperial Academy. But now, it was different. Fan Yeping had said that the academy didn’t prohibit fights as long as there weren’t any deaths. Liu Wuxie could easily kill trash like Xue Pinzhi with a slap, no matter how many of them came at him.

Liu Kuo and the other students were stumped, unable to comprehend what had happened.

“Is he insane to slap Xue Pinzhi in public? Does he not want to stay in the academy anymore?!” An uproar exploded in the hall as Xue Pinzhi wiped the blood off his lips and slowly approached Liu Wuxie.

“Not only did he reject the elite classes, but he even slapped Xue Pinzhi. Let’s see how he’ll deal with this situation.” Gloating voices came from the crowd as Liu Wuxie had practically offended everyone who had just joined the Imperial Academy as a student.

Not only did he offend the three elite classes, but he also slapped Xue Pinzhi. This was akin to slapping the Xue Clan itself, meaning that his future in the Imperial Academy would become gloomy.

Chen Leyao covered her mouth in shock at Liu Wuxie’s audacious act of slapping Xue Pinzhi. The surrounding crowd speculated on how Liu Wuxie would handle this crisis. He had managed to avoid trouble on several occasions, but his luck seemed to have run out. Xue Pinzhi was likely to join forces with the elite classes to bring Liu Wuxie down.

Bai Yu and Liu Kuo were engaged in a covert conversation. Their discussion was unknown to all except Liu Wuxie, who wore a smirk on his face. While others were oblivious to their conversation, Liu Wuxie, skilled in lip reading, was privy to their discussion.

Liu Kuo nodded and stepped forward, declaring, “Brat, you’re dead now. How dare you assault a Profound Grade student and reject the elite classes’ offer. I will cripple you today!”

As expected, Liu Kuo wasn’t going to let Liu Wuxie off the hook easily. If he could cripple Liu Wuxie, the reward for topping the assessment would go to Bai Yu.

The students from the other two elite classes surrounding Liu Wuxie also stepped forward. They had reached some kind of agreement that each class would share Liu Wuxie’s rewards. After all, there were three, and each class could obtain one. nove(l)bi(n.)com

A murderous smile played on Liu Wuxie’s lips as he looked at the elite class students, including Bai Yu. His right hand reached for his interspatial pouch. Since he couldn’t kill them, he decided he would sever their tendons instead, ensuring they would kneel before him in the future.

As they navigated through a series of low-rise buildings, Zhao Cheng and Li Shengsheng continued their introduction without pause. They had managed to recruit a student earlier, but that student had requested a class change after learning about Advanced Class Seven. This meant that Liu Wuxie was the only student they had successfully recruited.

Liu Wuxie didn’t interrupt them as he had executed the Ghost Eye to observe the entire Imperial Academy, which was much bigger than he had imagined.

“Junior Liu, the Profound Grade is located in that area. It’s best not to venture there unless necessary,” they advised as they walked on a platform that provided a view of over half of the Imperial Academy, which was divided into several regions.

The Earth Grade was located at the outermost region of the academy, with a relatively elegant environment. Towering trees and spacious training grounds allowed students to practice their martial techniques.

The direction Li Shengsheng pointed to was on the right. This was a massive region with an even better environment. As for the region for Heaven Grade students, Li Shengsheng didn’t mention it, and Liu Wuxie didn’t inquire. Every student who made it to the Heaven Grade was considered a prodigy and a valuable asset to the academy.

Each semester lasted two years. If students of the Earth Grade failed their test, they would be sent back to their hometowns or enter the military.

They finally reached the dormitory after an hour of walking. The Earth Grade’s dormitories were concentrated together with buildings ranging from high to low. The treatment of students from the elite classes was naturally better than students from elementary classes.

“Junior Brother Liu, here we are!” Pushing open the door to a courtyard, they entered a reasonably sized courtyard with a centuries-old tree planted in the middle.

“Thanks for your guidance!” Liu Wuxie expressed his gratitude, acknowledging that navigating the academy would have been challenging without their help.

“No need to be so polite with us. It’s getting late, and you should rest. We’ll come to fetch you for dinner,” Li Shengsheng responded warmly, having already formed a bond with Liu Wuxie. New students often needed assistance from their seniors to familiarize themselves with the environment.

After bidding farewell to the two seniors, Liu Wuxie took a moment to survey the courtyard. The area was divided into four sections, with four Advanced Class students sharing a courtyard. For Elementary Class students, eight students shared a courtyard. Elite Class students enjoyed even better accommodations, with only two students per courtyard.

Upon entering the house, Liu Wuxie noted the modest size and simple furnishings, which included a bed, a table, and four chairs. The Imperial Academy’s training grounds were divided into several areas, some of which required gold coins for entry.

The Imperial Academy wasn’t entirely free. Aside from the spirit stones that would be distributed to the students, there were expenses for the training rooms, and each usage came at a considerable cost. The guidance from teachers was mainly focused on theories, meaning students had to largely rely on self-study, as Li Shengsheng had explained.

Aside from spending gold coins, students could also earn credits to exchange for resources. The Imperial Academy also boasted a library with books accumulated over several centuries, which were accessible to students.

Liu Wuxie now realized why people said that joining the Imperial Academy required a strong background. The expenses alone weren’t something ordinary people could bear; just the knowledge taught by the teachers wasn’t enough. The Imperial Academy provided a platform for everyone; the students could only rely on themselves to see how far they could go.