"The Heavenly Strategy Academy has not only powerful martial arts, but also a weapon forging legacy. Though Lu Ren's martial talent falls short of qualifying him for the Second Dragon Ascension, his weapon forging talent could still earn him a place at the academy."
Before Lu Ren could speak, Bai Shaoling's voice rang out.
Everyone turned to Lu Ren in shock. He could actually become a disciple of the Heavenly Strategy Academy through his weapon forging talent. It seemed they had still underestimated his gift for the craft.
For the Heavenly Strategy Academy to make an exception, Lu Ren's weapon forging abilities had to be even greater than they had imagined.
A smug look appeared on Lu Ren's face. He had never liked weapon forging and only wanted to become a powerful martial artist. He had never expected that, in the end, the very thing he disliked would earn him a place at the Heavenly Strategy Academy.
"Young Sect Master, do you mean Lu Ren is already a disciple of the Heavenly Strategy Academy?" Zhang Hanzhou's voice was thick with disbelief.
They had cultivated desperately, yet all they had earned so far was a ticket to the Second Dragon Ascension. Whether they could become disciples of the Heavenly Strategy Academy was still uncertain. But from Bai Shaoling's words, Lu Ren seemed to have already secured his place.
Bai Shaoling shook his head. "The sect has already submitted Lu Ren's details to the Heavenly Strategy Academy. They agreed to give him a chance to demonstrate his abilities. After all, they're worried we might have exaggerated his weapon forging talent.
"But barring any surprises, Lu Ren becoming a disciple of the Heavenly Strategy Academy is already a nail driven firmly into the board."
The Heavenly Strategy Academy merely doubted whether Lu Ren's