These ruins, some were once the Dao Fields of powerful figures from various races, some are civilizations buried by time, while others are ancient battlefields sealed away by dust.

In short, every ruin conceals countless mysteries.

And truly mastering the ruins requires the World Key; to venture into these ruins requires the owner's approval of this key, and entering the ruins in the Star River comes at a steep price.

Martial Artists choose to explore the ruins for various reasons.

This is the real money tree; mastering a ruin means controlling an endless stream of wealth.

Most ruins are under official control, and the rest are divided among various Dao Lineages. Even other Great Academies, which stand at the pinnacle of human power, control at most a dozen or so ruins, with some having fewer than ten.

This is the foundation of their standing.

But unexpectedly, to recruit Su Tu, Liu Xing Academy offered a World Key, essentially giving Su Tu a ruin for three months, an invaluable opportunity!

No wonder other authorities were so surprised; throughout Star River's history, there have been stories of offering resources, secret Dharma Gates, and even marriage alliances to attract talents, but giving the right to use a World Key as Liu Xing Research Academy did, is unheard of, truly throwing money at the problem!!

Hearing this, Su Tu's breath caught involuntarily.

An entire ruin, a ruin solely belonging to him; Su Tu had once been to the North Sea Ruins, a heavily scavenged ruin, yet it still rewarded him handsomely.

Imagine if it were a complete ruin, untouched and unexplored, the resources within must be incredible.

Even if he doesn't find a treasure to his satisfaction within it.

Just by opening it up, in three months it could generate unimaginable wealth for him.

A single ruin could be Su Tu's stepping stone to unimaginable heights!!

"Su Tu, you must understand, in Martial Arts Dao cultivation, aside from talent, the most crucial thing is money! It's resources!"

"Why await others to give, when you can take charge yourself!"

Qian Yan's voice was highly tempting, the World Key shimmering with a silvery glow, as if endless wealth was beckoning to Su Tu.

He laid out a Special Contract before Su Tu, speaking softly: "Su Tu, as long as you sign this contract, for the next three months, this ruin is under your control!"

At this moment, even Zhao Dayong, who was smug until now, looked downtrodden.

Such a ruin as a bargaining chip is astonishing, truly overwhelming, let alone trying to vie for it, if they were in Su Tu's position, they would have signed it long ago.

It seems, today, Su Tu will be signed over by the Research Academy.

No matter what pledges or promises made, the terms of controlling a ruin overshadow them all, rendering them powerless.

Just as everyone thought Su Tu would be swayed by this offer.

Buzz~

Swoosh~

In an instant, an inexplicable Dao rhyme emanated, causing ripples throughout the space.

Su Tu felt his body lighten suddenly, seemingly touched by some unknown force.

That sensation, something he hadn't felt before.

At that moment, Su Tu felt as if he were standing at a higher vantage point, overlooking the entire Star River.

"This is!!"

The other leaders also felt the power, all turning to the source of the disturbance as one.

Then, one by one, their expressions turned eager, and Zhao Dayong's eyes even tinged with crimson from bloodlust.

If not for considering the opponent's status, Su Tu believed they might have even stepped forward to snatch it.

Only to see an elder named Xing standing up at some point, carefully holding a piece of amber in both hands.

And that previous disturbance had surged out from within it.

"Old Xing, you've got guts, daring to bring this along."

"Impressive, truly impressive, the fact that you can bring something like this, this genius signing should be yours!"

"You from the Great Wall Martial Arts Academy truly are something!"

Each leader's gaze fixed intently on the amber in Xing's hands.

Su Tu also couldn't help but look closely, within the amber was a piece of verdant leaf, slender and narrow, inscribed with countless golden symbols upon closer inspection.

Those symbols flashed momentarily, with an indescribable force that nearly enveloped Su Tu.

Instantly, Su Tu realized, this tiny leaf could be the greatest opportunity he'd yet encountered!!

"A corner of the Great Dao, a fallen Bodhi leaf, truly sparing no expense."

A gentle yet dignified voice suddenly resonated within the room.

Then, from the head of Liu Linglie, who was seated on the sofa, a little lamb puppet emerged.

The voice originated from that puppet.

Upon seeing the puppet, the leaders uniformly bowed with respect.

"Greetings to Dean Situ!!"

Then, the puppet flickered, and an elderly man dressed in white, his white hair lush and fluffy, materialized in the room.

The deans of the Ten Great Martial Arts Academies are Daoist Masters, each a figure of great authority, and all eyes watch their every move.

Unbelievably, for a student, this Dean Situ had come personally.

If having leaders present meant limited recruitment conditions, then the dean's presence implied...

Unrestrained!!

The recruitment budget is unlimited, as long as it secures this student!!

Even Su Tu himself didn't expect the venerable dean of Starship Academy to personally recruit him.

"Hello, Dean Situ." Su Tu politely greeted the elder.

"Hello, Su."

"First, let me introduce the significance of what the Great Wall Martial Arts School has presented."

"This is a Bodhi Leaf, a fragment from the Great Dao, inscribed with the true words of the Dao, possessing infinite miraculous uses.

When contemplated during cultivation, it allows for early sensing of the Dao, significantly increasing cultivation efficiency."

"And most importantly, possessing this Bodhi Leaf is tantamount to holding the key to the 'ultimate.'

Upon hearing this, Su Tu's eyes trembled like an earthquake.

No wonder, merely feeling a trace of that leaf's aura gave such a profound sensation.

This Bodhi Leaf is from a corner of the Great Dao!!!

It's a true Supreme Treasure, something beyond the measure of wealth!!

"His willingness to part with the Bodhi Leaf surprised me."

Dean Situ shook his head helplessly, then as if recalling something.

Said something that shocked everyone present.

"Why don't you, Su Tu, become the dean of my academy!"

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