Big Class and Small Class

Wealth, law, companions, and land.

This is a common concept mentioned in cultivation novels, meaning that resources are the most important thing in the process of cultivation.

But isn't reality also like this?

Azure Dragon Academy's resources are not abundant to begin with; if you take more, I will have less.

Not to mention that the Combat Department members are all big spenders. At the same cultivation level, the resources they consume are ten or even dozens of times that of others.

If the Combat Department were to gain control, how would the other factions have any room to survive?

Qian Yuan naturally understood this principle, saying, "What you say makes sense, but we can't go too far."

"You also know that the Academy Head will not allow the Combat Department to perish. Suppression is fine, but if you intend to exterminate the Combat Department, I advise you to give up that idea as soon as possible."

Mentioning the Academy Head, a look of fear flashed in Gu Ling's eyes.

This person was a formidable character. He had presided over Azure Dragon Academy for over a hundred years, and no one had ever been able to shake his position.

Even the previous head of the Combat Department, who was considered the greatest prodigy in human history, was quite wary of the Academy Head.

If the Academy Head truly wanted to protect the Combat Department, let alone them, even if all human forces joined forces, they would not be able to do anything to the Combat Department.

"Then we'll just watch the Combat Department rise step by step?" Gu Ling said with some dejection.

Qian Yuan glanced at Gu Ling. He truly couldn't understand how an idiot like Gu Ling had become the Vice Dean of Conquest Academy.

Was talent so scarce at Conquest Academy?

"Didn't I just say that? We can suppress them, as long as we don't overdo it."

Qian Yuan patiently explained, "What the Academy Head values is merely the potential of the Combat Department."

"Prodigies who can truly reach the pinnacle of power are never afraid of suppression; on the contrary, suppression will help them grow."

"Our suppression has actually been tacitly approved by the Academy Head. It's all to force out a peerless prodigy who can truly dominate the world!"

"For example, the previous head of the Combat Department."

"Do you understand now?"

"I understand." Gu Ling nodded, and then a worried look reappeared on his face. "What if we really manage to force out a peerless prodigy? What should we do then?"

"If that truly happens, it will be the fortune of Azure Dragon Academy! The fortune of humanity!" Qian Yuan said calmly.

"You are truly broad-minded!" Gu Ling rolled his eyes at Qian Yuan. "Aren't you afraid that prodigy will seek revenge later?"

"Even if they don't seek revenge, when that prodigy takes charge of the Combat Department, you and I will not escape destruction."

Qian Yuan carefully examined Gu Ling.

Was this old fellow truly stupid, or did he have ulterior motives?

Didn't he understand that if such a peerless prodigy appeared, it would be a fortunate event for all of humanity?

It would be one thing if he were simply stupid, but if he had ulterior motives...

Forget it, forget it. I'll stay away from him in the future. If this guy does something foolish, it would be bad if I were implicated.

With that thought, Qian Yuan said indifferently, "You're overthinking it. Do you really think peerless prodigies can appear just like that?"

"Relax, just suppress them normally."

"Normal suppression?" A strange look flashed in Gu Ling's eyes. "I understand. I'll go instruct Xiaoyao right away to proceed according to the plan."

"You can do that." Qian Yuan nodded. "I recognize Qiu Xiaoyao's ability, but I must remind you not to overdo it."

"Suppress Lin Lei's new disciple and prevent the Combat Department from stealing the spotlight. Do nothing more. You must not."

"I understand." Gu Ling agreed on the surface, but Qian Yuan didn't know what he was thinking.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going." Gu Ling stood up.

"Go ahead." Qian Yuan turned around, his gaze sweeping across Azure Dragon Academy.

After Gu Ling left, Qian Yuan glanced behind him and sneered, "This fool definitely didn't take my words to heart."

"Oh well, let him do as he pleases."

"It's a good opportunity to test the Academy Head's bottom line."

"The Combat Department cannot rise again. Although the prospects described by the Academy Head are good, can the Combat Department truly achieve them?"

"You must know that even the previous faction head was one step short, let alone others."

"Instead of pouring all the resources into the Combat Department, it's better to distribute them to others and foster more powerful individuals. Guarding Earth is the right path."

"Time will prove that only my philosophy can help humanity stand tall in the starry sky!"

At this moment, Qian Yuan's eyes were filled with ambition.

Dormitory.

"Brother Feng, have some tea."

After inviting Chu Feng in to sit, Lu Chuan quickly offered him a cup of tea.

Chu Feng lounged on the sofa, crossing his legs. Sipping his tea, he instructed, "Lu Chuan, I heard you haven't selected your courses these past few days?"

"I've been a bit busy," Lu Chuan replied with an awkward smile.

It had been a week since school started, and he hadn't attended a single class. He was being a rather poor student.

"The elective courses don't matter as much, but you absolutely cannot miss the core courses," Chu Feng advised.

"Brother Feng, what are elective courses and what are core courses?" Lu Chuan asked, confused.

Hearing this, Chu Feng placed his teacup on the coffee table and explained, "Elective courses are those you purchase with Academic Credits."

"There are no requirements for electives. You can study whatever you want, or not at all. There are no final assessments, and they automatically conclude when the time is up."

"As for core courses, those are the classes the academy mandates for everyone."

"These courses are not divided by department; everyone must attend them at Azure Dragon Academy."

"The monthly, semester, and advancement exams I mentioned earlier are all conducted during core courses."

"I understand," Lu Chuan nodded. "So, these core courses are like the mandatory courses at a liberal arts university, and the electives are like optional courses with no exams."

"Pretty much," Chu Feng chuckled. "You can think of it that way."

"Brother Feng, which class should I attend?" Lu Chuan asked again.

"It's not decided yet, but the class assignments should be out soon." Chu Feng glanced at the time. "The results should be released this afternoon."

"That slow?"

Lu Chuan was a bit speechless. It had already been a week, and they still hadn't finished assigning classes.

"Do you think assigning classes is that simple?"

Chu Feng rolled his eyes at Lu Chuan. "The results of these class assignments directly impact the benefits you'll receive!"

"The core courses are divided into three levels: Normal Class, Elite Class, and Genius Class."

"Students in the Normal Class receive a monthly subsidy of ten Academic Credits."

"Students in the Elite Class receive a monthly subsidy of fifty Academic Credits."

"Students in the Genius Class receive a monthly subsidy of one hundred Academic Credits."

"If you were capable of the Elite Class but I placed you in the Normal Class, would you be happy? Would our Combat Department be happy?"

"There's a lot more to it than that, and with interference from the various departments, it's already quite good that they can finish assigning classes within a week."

Lu Chuan smiled. He truly hadn't realized there were so many intricacies to class assignments.

"So, Brother Feng, do you think I can get into the Genius Class?" Lu Chuan rubbed his hands together. A hundred Academic Credits a month was something he definitely didn't want to miss out on.

"Don't dream about it."

Chu Feng poured cold water on Lu Chuan's hopes. "With your talent, you're aiming for the Genius Class?"

"But don't worry, our master has already started working his connections. He should be able to get you into the Elite Class."

"The Elite Class is fine too," Lu Chuan said, not complaining. After all, he'd be getting fifty free Academic Credits every month.