So that was how it was.
Was the threshold for Sword Cultivators simply too high?
Come to think of it, that made sense.
Compared to ordinary Spell Divine Ability institutes, the Sword Academy's demand for Sword Dao Talent was no less than that of technical institutes like the Alchemy Institute.
Sword Dao Talent was even rarer among cultivators.
In addition, Xu Shangran himself possessed considerable Sword Dao Talent. The sword Dao Divine Abilities he had poured his heart into researching were simply too difficult for ordinary Inner Disciples to cultivate.
Qi Refining Stage disciples still needed to focus primarily on raising their cultivation.
Thus, while Xu Shangran himself was outstanding, the Sword Academy gradually grew deserted, until it became as cold and empty as it was now.
Only recently had Zhao Shanhe, that hardheaded fellow, and Su Bai, who had ulterior motives, joined the Sword Academy.
"In that case, I am still willing to join the Sword Academy. I ask that Court Master Xu take me in," Su Bai said with cupped hands.
Leaving aside the fact that the origins of the Profound Sword True Essence Art needed to be resolved through the Sword Academy.
Su Bai himself also had immense confidence in his Sword Dao Talent.
With the Yellow Tier Talent Clear Heart Sword Intent, not walking the path of a Sword Cultivator would truly be a waste.
"Oh?"
"As expected, your heart is set upon the sword Dao."
"Very good."
Xu Shangran nodded faintly. He took out a round jade pendant and waved his hand, causing it to float before Su Bai.
Su Bai reached out and caught it. This was the Sword Academy's Identity Jade Pendant. Its surface was engraved with a rather exquisite miniature sword, threaded through with a chain for easy wearing.
"Accept this Identity