"Don't talk nonsense! Everyone has seen Tang Lan's talent and hard work." Some students spoke up for Tang Lan.
"But this is too unbelievable. Are the Academy's rules really being broken so easily?" Voices of doubt rose one after another.
"Quiet!" an elderly teacher shouted.
"The dean and Pavilion Elders have their own considerations in making this decision. How can we speculate so casually?"
"Teacher, that still doesn't make it fair. We've all been training desperately too, so why does Tang Lan get such special treatment?"
One student who had always worked hard looked deeply aggrieved.
"Exactly! Just because he's a genius, does that mean all our efforts count for nothing?"
Other students chimed in, their voices full of dissatisfaction.
"I heard Tang Lan caused quite a few problems before. How did he suddenly get to enter the Sea God Pavilion?"
"Maybe the Academy wants to focus on nurturing him for the Academy's future."
"But they can't just ignore how we feel!"
"Maybe Tang Lan has something special that we don't know about."
"Hmph, what could be so special about him? His talent is just a little better, and his luck is just a little better."
Everyone spoke over one another, plunging the scene into chaos and controversy.
They were all utterly shocked by the decision and found it difficult to accept.
The instant Ma Xiaotao heard the decision, her mouth fell slightly open and her eyes widened in disbelief. She was the first to speak.
"Th-this is too shocking. Tang Lan can actually enter the Sea God Pavilion?"
Tang Ya furrowed her brows, her pupils widening as surprise showed plainly on her face.
"It really is unexpected, but I think Tang Lan deserves it."
Jiang Nannan stood frozen on the spot. Only after a while did she recover, nodding