"Shut up!" Ye Xuan said coldly, then swept his gaze around.
As his gaze passed over them, the surrounding temperature seemed to drop sharply. Though they were all Creator Gods and had long since become immune to heat and cold, they still felt an icy chill.
"Ye God is so cold..."
"Ye God is so aloof! I like him so much..."
The previous clamor had vanished. The boys had already fled the area, leaving behind only a few hopelessly infatuated girls who had been utterly conquered by Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan was helpless at the sight, but there was nothing he could do. He could hardly attack his own classmates.
His shout just now had contained the Ice Law derived from the Five Elements Great Dao. That was why the temperature had fallen, even making Creator Gods who feared no cold feel chilled to the bone.
So after warning them, he could only let those people continue talking.
He strolled along and soon arrived at the school field. People were scattered around its various corners, some flirting with each other, others fighting.
Because the school field was enormous and could accommodate many people, and because nothing on it could be damaged, it also served as an Arena.
The center of the school field was basically the center of the Arena. Everyone would unconsciously leave it open for those who wanted to fight.
Of course, it was called sparring in name, but in reality, it was for students to settle personal conflicts.
There were rarely any third year students active around the school. Most were first year and second year students.
Though third year students had the most free time and freedom, they were also facing the threat of graduation. Aside from those who had given up, everyone was studying diligently.
Principal's Office.
"Principal, I want to transfer schools!"
Led by his department head, Chai Yongyan, Qin Ji arrived at Principal Zhang Yuanwu's office.
The Principal was sitting behind his desk, while Chai Yongyan and Qin Ji sat opposite him.
Zhang Yuanwu stopped waving the brush in his hand. After setting it down, he asked in surprise, "Oh? Where do you want to transfer to?"
Naturally, he knew Qin Ji. Before Ye Xuan had revealed his talent, he had once planned to give Qin Ji the Reaching Heavens Ranking qualification.
Although Qin Ji's talent was high, it was not enough to save Lin Tian No. 1 High School from losing its title as the city's top high school. He needed someone stronger, someone with even more outstanding talent, to save the school. That was why he had delayed making a decision.
If their school failed to produce a student ranked among the top thousand on the Province Ranking this year, then in just one more year, it would have gone ten thousand years without producing one. Such a school would have its qualification revoked and the opportunity given to another school.
He did not believe Qin Ji could accomplish this, so he had continued hesitating. After Ye Xuan revealed his talent, he decisively chose Ye Xuan without the slightest hesitation.
Because he knew Ye Xuan would definitely enter the top thousand of the Province Ranking. It was only a matter of time before he entered the top thousand of the Ancestral Star as well.
That would preserve Lin Tian No. 1 High School's qualification. Ye Xuan's success might even bring more educational resources to Lin Tian No. 1 High School, ensuring that it would never face such a situation again.
How far the students they cultivated advanced on the Reaching Heavens Ranking was solid, undeniable performance!
"I want to go to Lin Tian No. 9 High School. Their Principal hasn't used their Reaching Heavens Ranking qualification either, and he has agreed to let me use it!" Qin Ji said with a serious expression and complete confidence.
Lin Tian No. 9 High School was not much better off than Lin Tian No. 1 High School. Though it would not be stripped of its qualification this year, it would only be a matter of a few years.
Most critically, their school did not currently have a single student their Principal thought highly of. After hearing about Qin Ji's situation, he invited Qin Ji over and promised him the Reaching Heavens Ranking qualification.
It was a gamble either way. It was better than wasting the qualification on the useless students at his own school.
"Have you made up your mind? I won't obstruct your future. If you've decided, I can help you handle the paperwork," Zhang Yuanwu said with a nod.
As a Principal, his duty was to discover and nurture geniuses as much as possible. Since their qualification had already been used, he could not block another student's path.
Without the slightest hesitation, Qin Ji said firmly, "I've made up my mind. Thank you, Principal!"
He knew that if he did not enter the Reaching Heavens Ranking, he would not even have the chance to enter one of the Five Great Academies. Then he would only be even farther from that man!
A white figure could not help appearing in his heart.
I wonder what rank he has now, he thought, and the determination in his eyes deepened.
"Good! I've already submitted the paperwork. Just have the Principal of No. 9 Middle School stamp it!"
Zhang Yuanwu nodded and smiled.
Handling official business was much simpler in this era. A single sweep of his Divine Sense had resolved everything.
As for the brush from earlier, he only practiced with it when bored, to cultivate his temperament.
"Thank you, Principal!" Qin Ji thanked him once more.
To him, not being prevented from transferring schools was already an enormous favor.
"Mm, go on. Strive to bring honor to Lin Tian City!" Zhang Yuanwu said without looking up as he picked up his brush again.
To him, as long as Lin Tian No. 1 High School could develop well and Lin Tian City could develop even better, that was enough.
"Thank you, Principal. I will!" Qin Ji said with conviction before striding out.
No one knew why his Dao heart had recovered so quickly. Ye Xuan had clearly shattered the pride buried deep in his bones that day, even trampling the things he had been proudest of beneath his feet with utter disdain.
It was precisely because of this that Zhang Yuanwu felt the young man before him might go farther in the future.
Setbacks were not frightening. What was frightening was being unable to walk out of them.
Just as Qin Ji headed for the door, Ye Xuan entered.
"Principal!"
Ye Xuan said with a smile. Ignoring Qin Ji, he walked straight toward Zhang Yuanwu's desk.
He did not know why, but while wandering around, he had somehow ended up beneath this building. Since he was already here, he decided to come up and see the Principal.
Qin Ji clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with endless fear. As this man passed by him, he once again felt that untouchable gap.
The difference between you and me is the difference between clouds and mud!
Those words appeared in his heart again. They repeated endlessly in his mind alongside the scene from that day, and his body began to tremble.
Chai Yongyan frowned at the sight. He rose and immediately walked out. As he passed Qin Ji, he grabbed him and dragged him outside the Principal's Office, then shook him fiercely.
"You need to pull yourself together!! He isn't your opponent anymore! He left you far behind long ago! Your opponents are other people!"
But Qin Ji's eyes were vacant, as though he had heard nothing.
Inside the Principal's Office.
"So it's Ye Xuan! How did it go? What rank did you get on your first entry into the Reaching Heavens Ranking?" Zhang Yuanwu looked up with a smile and asked curiously.
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