"What?"
Emperor Xueye and Meng Shenji exclaimed in unison, because they had been trying to get Qian Renshang to participate in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament!
This was the only way to defeat the Spirit Hall's undefeated myth and delay the continental war, but Qian Renshang had been considering it and hadn't agreed.
They never expected him to propose it now!
"Alright, alright, I grant your request..."
Emperor Xueye said excitedly, and Qian Renshang, fearing a misunderstanding, immediately explained,
"My main motivation is for the Spirit Transmission Tower.
The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament is a great opportunity to become famous.
If I can win the championship, promoting Soul Spirits will be much easier..."
"So I want to represent the Spirit Transmission Tower in the competition, but the academy is a problem right now..."
Emperor Xueye said directly with a wave of his hand.
"What's the big deal?
You want to represent the Spirit Pagoda in the battle, right?
Fine... the Heaven Dou Royal Academy can just change its name to the Spirit Pagoda Academy and be affiliated with it!"
"Ah... ah?"
Qian Renshang's eyes widened as if he had misheard.
"This... isn't this going too far?
The Heaven Dou Royal Academy is, after all, the empire's lifeblood!"
"These are minor matters.
The Spirit Pagoda is the important thing now, defeating the Spirit Hall is the important thing!"
Emperor Xueye wasn't stupid.
If the Spirit Hall launched a war later, the Heaven Dou Empire would be destroyed, and the Heaven Dou Royal Academy would be finished too.
It was better to offer it to Qian Renshang.
After spending these days together, he had realized that this kid was the kind of person who would repay kindness.
He had given him so much preferential treatment, and he felt that the benefits would be great in the future.
"It's settled then... The Heaven Dou Royal Academy will be officially renamed the Spirit Transmission Academy.
You will be the first dean, and I will be the vice dean... You can decide the rest of the personnel arrangements yourself."
"You can also draft the team roster for the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament!"
Emperor Xue Ye waved his hand, finalizing the matter directly. Meng Shenji, standing to the side, didn't raise any objections from beginning to end.
It didn't matter where he worked, but the fact that Qian Renshang had suddenly become his superior still felt somewhat abstract.
Having said all that, Qian Renshang had no choice but to agree; he would remember this favor!
...
...
The next day, when the news that Emperor Xueye had gifted the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy to Qian Renshang, renamed it the Spirit Transmission Academy, and that Qian Renshang had become its dean spread like wildfire throughout the academy, the entire academy erupted in chaos. Everyone was dumbfounded.
The once quiet academy was instantly filled with exclamations and incredulous discussions.
"What's going on?
Why did the academy change its name?
This is the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy... not some ordinary academy!"
"It's been renamed the Spirit Transmission Academy?
What's going on?"
A student stared wide-eyed, his face full of disbelief.
"Wait... Qian Renshang?
How did he become the dean?
Wasn't he a year below us?
Hiss... he's only been in the academy for a few months, and now he's the dean?" "
Incredible... too incredible!
This world is so abstract that I can't understand it anymore!"
Another student chimed in, his tone full of doubt and confusion.
Among the crowd, Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan were speechless with shock.
Ye Lingling's usually gentle and serene face was now filled with astonishment, and she almost dropped the book in her hand.
"Qian Renshang has become the dean?... "
She murmured to herself, unable to connect that familiar figure with the position of dean.
Dugu Yan's eyebrows were furrowed, her eyes filled with disbelief.
"No way, I know this guy is powerful, but his rise is too fast..."
She clenched her fists. Not long ago, she was his senior... and now it's a complete reversal!
They hadn't actively sought out Qian Renshang for some time because they sensed he was very busy, but now it was time to go find him!
The two girls discussed it and decided to go find Qian Renshang together.
However, when they arrived at Villa No. 2, they found that he was no longer there.
But they happened to run into Meng Shenji on the way, who gave them directions.
He said that Qian Renshang should be at the Spirit Transmission Tower!
The Spirit Transmission Tower?
Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat bewildered.
However, after a moment's thought, they realized that the name did sound familiar.
"I heard that a new building suddenly appeared in the city a while ago, its grandeur no less than that of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which is known as the second largest sect in the world.
I think it's this Spirit Pagoda..."
Dugu Yan suddenly murmured, while Ye Lingling's expression also showed a hint of hesitation.
"Spirit Pagoda, Spirit Pagoda Academy?
It seems Qian Renshang is planning something big... No, I'm too curious, let's go find him and ask him directly!"
"Okay, let's go!"
The two women set off instantly, arriving at the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda in half an hour.
They were slightly shocked by the magnificent building and were about to step inside.
But a cold, emotionless voice suddenly rang out, and a burly man, as big as a small mountain, suddenly stood in front of them.
"Halt, idlers!"
The man was stuffing a greasy braised pig's trotter into his mouth with his right hand, looking quite content.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were both startled.
"Such speed..."
They hadn't even noticed anything.
Dugu Yan's expression turned pale; this man seemed even stronger than her grandfather.
Just then, a handsome young man with blond hair and blue eyes, dressed in a white robe, walked out.
Upon seeing Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, he immediately smiled gently.
"Senior Sister Ye, Senior Sister Dugu… what brings you here!"
The young man was Qian Renshang, who explained to the man beside him.
"Uncle Xiong, this is my friend!"
Xiong Jun stopped blocking the two women, and Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling rushed over, punching Qian Renshang in the chest.
"Qian Renshang… how long have you been back?
You haven't even contacted us once!
Don't you really consider us friends?"
Dugu Yan said fiercely, and Ye Lingling echoed her.
"Exactly!"
Qian Renshang could only chuckle awkwardly.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling knew they couldn't go too far, so they changed the subject and directly stated their purpose.
"Qian Renshang... tell me honestly, what have you been up to lately?
How come the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy suddenly changed its name to the Spirit Transmission Academy, and you even became the dean!"
"You set up this Spirit Transmission Tower too, didn't you..."
The two women bombarded him with questions, leaving Qian Renshang feeling overwhelmed.
He could only say,
"Come in together, let's talk inside... I also have something I need your help with!"
Qian Renshang said, already walking inside first.
The two women exchanged a glance and quickly followed.
(End of Chapter)
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