Slapping Faces! Losing Face! Changing Faces!

No one expected this 1v1 sparring match to end with Fang Bo's defeat.

Even less did they expect Ling Zhan to cripple one of Fang Bo's arms in the process.

On the arena, Ling Zhan stood tall, holding his long spear with an air of arrogance.

On the other side, Fang Bo wailed and shrieked, requiring the female priest to soothe him with soft words.

This stark contrast left everyone present with buzzing heads.

"Don't be in such a hurry to scream and wail. I told you, this is just collecting a little interest in advance. Don't let me see you at the Academy League later, otherwise..."

Ling Zhan's icy words echoed throughout the arena.

If this were earlier, many would have mocked Ling Zhan for overestimating his own abilities.

But now, no one dared to call Ling Zhan's actions "insubordinate."

"This kid... he really doesn't let anyone rest easy!"

Zhong Wenshan shook his head and chuckled.

Yet, the smile on his face was one of gratification.

If Qi Mu hadn't been mindful of Mu Yutian's mood beside him, he probably would have jumped up and shouted "Bravo!" three times right then and there.

"Holy crap! Senior Ling Zhan successfully challenged someone of a higher level!"

"A senior from a key combat academy? Hah! Nothing special!"

"Who was it that mocked us for being frogs in a well earlier? Step out!"

The underclassmen finally vented their pent-up frustration.

On the other side, hearing these words, the group of university students hurriedly lowered their heads, their faces filled with shame and embarrassment, having absolutely nothing to say in rebuttal.

Losing face!

Truly losing face!

They had been slapped in the face so hard it echoed!

The university students cursed inwardly, "Damn it, it's all that idiot Fang Bo's fault!"

The admissions officers who had once looked down on Ling Zhan now stared at him with burning eyes.

Through the battle just now, they finally realized they had been wrong!

A Level 14 Jobless Freelancer had actually defeated the Level 21 Fang Bo with ease!

This... was infinite potential!

Absolutely infinite potential!

"Fake Shadow, Earth Prison Technique, Freeze, Binding Vine... the four skills were linked perfectly!"

"Logically speaking, Earth Prison Technique is a basic skill; against a Level 21 Fang Bo, it should only bind him for a second at most, yet he managed to hold him for a full three seconds..."

"It can be inferred that there is definitely something wrong with his innate talent!"

"Are you saying he concealed his innate talent?"

"That is highly likely. Among the top powerhouses of past generations, which one had their innate talent fully disclosed? This kid is very smart!"

"Indeed, basic job skills cannot be leveled up unless... his innate talent is at work!"

"And his skills have absolutely no chanting or casting bars! He, a Jobless Freelancer, achieved what only an Elemental Mage could do!"

These teachers from key academies were well-informed.

At a glance, they saw what was different about the basic skills Ling Zhan had displayed.

They actually had detailed information on Ling Zhan, Su Rou, and Sun Ze in their hands.

After all, coming here to recruit, they had to have a thorough understanding of the students with exceptional results.

On Ling Zhan's file, it showed his talent was only [Equipment Controller].

But now it seemed... this kid was cunning; he had concealed his innate talent!

In other words, he was a dual-innate talent holder!

Regarding Ling Zhan concealing his innate talent, none of the teachers felt anything was wrong.

Because this involved personal secrets.

Even the schools, after learning a student's innate talent, were required to sign confidentiality agreements and upload the data to the Dragon Kingdom Security Information Center.

From there, it was managed under centralized confidentiality by the Dragon Kingdom Security Information Center.

The purpose was to prevent foreign enemies from stealing this critical data.

One must know that the enemies of the Dragon Kingdom were not just the monsters from the Secret Realm rifts.

There were also other countries watching like tigers eyeing their prey.

For example, the Freedom Federation.

For example, the Fusang Kingdom.

For example, the Sun Never Sets Empire.

And so on.

The current peace was only on the surface.

Beneath the water, undercurrents were surging.

As the backbone of the Dragon Kingdom's combat professions, this information certainly could not be easily leaked.

Of course, there were some geniuses who didn't care at all about their innate talents being leaked.

For instance, that arrogant white phoenix, Zhu Yaoguang.

Even if her two innate talents were known to others, so what?

They couldn't be countered.

Because these were innate talents that buffed herself.

At most, one would just know never to fight Zhu Yaoguang at night.

Because the [King of the Night] innate talent made her combat power even stronger in the darkness.

Of course, Zhu Yaoguang was an exception.

For most geniuses, the Dragon Kingdom had to strictly protect their information.

Now, the fact that these admissions officers saw Ling Zhan's information was actually quite simple.

His innate talent was only listed as [Equipment Controller].

This was also why the admissions officers realized at a glance that Ling Zhan had dual talents.

"This little guy, he even kept it from me!"

Qi Mu sighed with deep emotion.

However, he didn't have the slightest intention of blaming Ling Zhan.

Instead, he felt gratified by Ling Zhan's concealment.

It was better to keep it hidden!

Only by knowing it himself could he completely avoid the risk of a leak!

Those admissions officers, upon realizing Ling Zhan's immense potential, immediately threw away their pride.

"Ling Zhan, the teacher was wrong before. Now, my Tiandong Academy formally extends an invitation to you. If you are willing to study at our Tiandong Academy, the school is willing to gift you a Level 20 Gold-grade weapon!"

"Hah! Is your Tiandong Academy trying to dismiss a beggar? My Cangying Academy will add a set of Level 20 Gold-grade armor on top of your offer!"

"Cangying Academy is at the bottom of the Academy League every year; how are you embarrassed to even extend an invitation? My Haowu Academy is the best choice for student Ling Zhan!"

"My Qixing Academy is willing to gift student Ling Zhan an A-grade skill book!"

What is called changing faces?

This is changing faces.

And a group of teachers had completely lost their shame.

Previously, they had looked down on Ling Zhan as if he were trash.

Now, they were licking his boots, begging him to enroll.

Everything was because they had discovered Ling Zhan's potential and his dual-innate talents.

All the admissions officers had changed their faces.

Only Mu Yutian did not.

It wasn't that he didn't want to.

It was that he was too embarrassed to!

He had mocked Ling Zhan the most viciously before.

And it was he who had ordered his own student to fight Ling Zhan to the death.

Now, even with his eyes closed, he knew that even if he lowered his head and begged, Ling Zhan would never choose Huaqing Academy.

Ling Zhan could no longer be recruited.

But Sun Ze could still be.

Mu Yutian exhaled and turned to look at Sun Ze and Su Rou: "Student Sun Ze, Student Su Rou, what are your choices?"

"Of course I am willing to study at your esteemed school!" Sun Ze said excitedly.

After speaking, he turned to look at Su Rou.

He hoped Su Rou would go to Huaqing Academy with him.

In the past, he and Su Rou had often studied together.

Many classmates had spread rumors that Sun Ze and Su Rou were already a couple.

Only Sun Ze knew that Su Rou completely viewed him as just a study partner.

Now, he hoped Su Rou would go to Huaqing Academy with him.