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Under the bated breath of the entire crowd, Bing Tianxiao bowed slightly, his clear voice carrying across the entire platform:

"Thank you, Dean Tian Sheng, for your generous favor and for bestowing this treasure upon me."

At this point, his tone suddenly shifted, becoming resolute:

"As for my choice of academy... after careful consideration, I have decided to join—the Northern Cang Spirit Academy!"

As his voice fell, the entire venue fell silent.

Immediately afterward, an uproar erupted.

Everyone widened their eyes in disbelief as they stared at Bing Tianxiao.

He had accepted a Quasi-Divine Artifact from the Sacred Spirit Academy, only to turn around and join the Northern Cang Spirit Academy?

This move... was practically rubbing the Sacred Spirit Academy's face into the ground!

The smile on Dean Tian Sheng's face instantly froze.

The imposing, unfathomable bearing of a Sovereign now showed the slightest crack.

The corner of his eye twitched faintly, and a terrifying spiritual-pressure began to radiate from his body.

"Brat, you had better think this through."

Dean Tian Sheng's voice was low, carrying restrained fury and a hint of threat:

"Our Sacred Spirit Academy is the foremost of the Five Great Academies. Our resources and foundation are far beyond what the Northern Cang Spirit Academy can compare with."

Facing this pressure, which felt like Mount Tai crashing down upon him, Bing Tianxiao seemed not to notice it at all.

"Dean, that isn't quite right."

Bing Tianxiao lifted his head and smiled neither humbly nor arrogantly:

"When choosing an academy, one naturally has to follow one's heart.

"I've always been carefree by nature and can't stand being constrained by too many rules. I hear that the Northern Cang Spirit Academy has a free academic atmosphere, which suits me perfectly."

"You..."

Dean Tian Sheng was left speechless, yet he could not refute him.

After all, with so many people watching, he could not possibly demand back something he had already given away.

What would that do to the Sacred Spirit Academy's reputation?

Just then, Luo Li, who had remained silent all this time, stepped forward and stood beside Bing Tianxiao.

"I'll join the Northern Cang Spirit Academy too."

This time, even Dean Tai Cang could no longer sit still.

He had originally thought that obtaining Bing Tianxiao, this priceless talent, was already an unexpected delight.

He had not expected to get a buy-one-get-one-free deal as well.

This happiness had come far too suddenly!

"Good! Good! Good!"

Dean Tai Cang excitedly said "good" three times in a row, his gaze toward the two filled with friendliness.

Seeing this scene, Wen Qingxuan, not far away, curled her lips. A teasing glint flashed across her proud phoenix eyes:

"Tut-tut, it really is a case of the husband singing and the wife following. You two can't bear to be apart for even a moment."

She lazily brushed back the hair beside her ear, then turned her gaze toward the beautiful woman who was the dean of the Myriad Phoenix Spirit Academy and said blandly:

"I choose the Myriad Phoenix Spirit Academy."

The dean of the Myriad Phoenix Spirit Academy was not surprised upon hearing this.

This woman had come specifically for the Myriad Phoenix Spirit Academy in the first place.

Wu Ling remained expressionless. He did not even glance at the other deans, instead clasping his fist toward the dean of the Wu Ling Academy:

"Wu Ling Academy."

His answer was concise and clear, just like his personality.

Finally, everyone's gaze fell upon Mu Chen.

"I'll join the Northern Cang Spirit Academy too."

Mu Chen thought for a moment before speaking.

He did not know why, but he vaguely felt that someone in the Northern Cang Spirit Academy was waiting for him.

"Good!"

Dean Tai Cang nodded again.

At this point.

Aside from Ji Xuan, who had been selected by the Sacred Spirit Academy long ago, not a single one of the most outstanding candidates of this generation had chosen the Sacred Spirit Academy!

Bing Tianxiao in particular had taken the most expensive equipment and then run away the fastest.

Dean Tian Sheng's face had turned black as the bottom of a pot. Cold light flashed in his deep eyes as he glared fixedly at Bing Tianxiao.

"Good. Very good."

He inhaled deeply and forcibly suppressed the fury in his heart, but the chill in his voice caused the surrounding temperature to drop several degrees:

"Since you've made your choices, this seat won't force you."

"But..."

Dean Tian Sheng let out a cold laugh and cast a meaningful glance at Dean Tai Cang:

"Tai Cang, you've taken in three excellent seedlings this time.

"I hope that when the upcoming 'Academy Trials' arrive, they'll still be this bold. Don't let them lose face for the Five Great Academies when the time comes!"

With that, he swept his sleeve and turned away with the Sacred Spirit Academy's people, not wishing to stay another moment.

Dean Tai Cang was not angry in the slightest. He watched Dean Tian Sheng's departing back with a beaming smile, his mood excellent.

Turning around, he looked at the three young faces before him, his eyes filled with appreciation and anticipation:

"The Northern Cang Spirit Academy welcomes you."

Bing Tianxiao, Luo Li, and Mu Chen exchanged glances, then smiled faintly and bowed together:

"Greetings, Dean."

The surrounding crowd watched this scene, their eyes filled with envy and awe.

Everyone knew that these three would surely become the brightest rising stars of the Northern Cang Spirit Academy, and even of the entire Great Thousand World.

Bing Tianxiao in particular, who had dared to toy with the dean of the Sacred Spirit Academy in front of everyone, had left an especially deep impression.

"That kid will definitely become a monster in the future..."

Someone could not help muttering under their breath.

Yet there was not much malice in their tone. Instead, it carried a hint of admiration.

After all, daring to act that way in such a situation was itself proof of strength.

Dean Tai Cang swept his sleeve, and a gentle spiritual energy wrapped around the three of them. Their figures instantly rose into the air, transforming into a streak of light that vanished from everyone's sight.

A moment later, they appeared inside a room formed by the Realm of Judgment.

Dean Tai Cang stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the three vigorous young people before him. The smile on his face could not be concealed.

During this generation's Spirit Road, the Northern Cang Spirit Academy had taken in Bing Tianxiao, Luo Li, and Mu Chen—all three were seedlings with limitless potential. This was an absolutely massive gain!

Bing Tianxiao in particular was someone even the Sacred Spirit Academy had coveted intensely, to the point of bringing out a Quasi-Divine Artifact to recruit him.

Thinking of the frustrated expression on Dean Tian Sheng's face just now, Dean Tai Cang felt a surge of secret delight.

"Very well. Since you've joined my Northern Cang Spirit Academy, we're all family from now on."

Dean Tai Cang looked at the three of them warmly, his tone carrying the concern of an elder:

"Although you gained a great deal during your journey along the Spirit Road, it also left you isolated from the outside world for a long time. Your families must have been waiting anxiously for your return."

"So, you have seven days."

Dean Tai Cang raised one finger and said with a smile:

"During these seven days, you can return home to visit your families, take care of some personal matters, and get a good rest. After seven days, crush this, and you'll be transported to the Northern Cang Realm."

As he spoke, he flipped his palm. Three ancient, simple-looking tokens radiating faint spiritual light appeared in his hand and flew toward the three of them.

Bing Tianxiao reached out and caught the token. It felt warm and smooth in his hand, with the words "Northern Cang" carved upon it and an air of ancient vicissitude.

"Thank you, Dean!"

The three of them answered in unison.

After all, it would be a lie to say they did not miss home after being away for so long.

Mu Chen in particular was desperate to return.

"Go."

Dean Tai Cang waved his hand. His figure gradually faded before finally disappearing into the clouds and mist:

"Remember, you only have seven days."

With Dean Tai Cang's departure, only Bing Tianxiao, Luo Li, and Mu Chen remained in the room.

Mu Chen tightened his grip on the token, took a deep breath, then turned to the two beside him and clasped his fist:

"Brother Bing, Miss Luo Li, let's part ways for now. See you at the Northern Cang Spirit Academy in seven days!"

"See you at the Northern Cang Spirit Academy."

Luo Li gave a slight nod, her voice cool and pleasant.

Bing Tianxiao simply waved his hand casually.

Mu Chen smiled, said no more, and turned to leave the room, returning to the Northern Spirit Realm through the Realm of Judgment.