Chapter 283: Chapter 218: Middle-level Divine Artifact [Nine Provinces Dragon Vein], Upper Class Divine Artifact [Map of Mountains and Rivers]; Final Destination Decided

"Additionally, besides the S Level training contract, the academy’s treasury will also be opened to you. When you enroll, you can go to the treasury and pick any single item you want."

"Be it a Divine Domain Card or a High Transformationed Semi-Divine Artifact, the choice is yours! And more importantly!"

As Instructor Li Qiantian spoke to Zhang Yi, his voice held a rare, unyielding resolve. "The unique resources of every campus and every grade level at Tianya Academy will also be open to you. As long as you have enough Tianya Academy credits, you’ll be able to exchange them for anything you desire. Furthermore, we can negotiate anything else you might desire. This is the best and most sincere offer Tianya Academy can make!"

At first glance, the offer from Tianya Academy didn’t seem as impressive as the ones from Jiuzhou Academy and Truth Academy, but in reality, that was not the case at all.

Tianya Academy had a total of five campuses. After such a long period of development, the five campuses each had their own specialties. Different campuses controlled Divine Artifacts with different Effects. Although the Divine Artifacts weren’t as high-level as Jiuzhou Academy’s "Map of Mountains and Rivers," they had both Weak and Middle-level Divine Artifacts. For a High Transformationed Demigod like Zhang Yi, whose power had not yet reached that of a True God, this was more than enough.

What’s more, these five Divine Artifacts covered nearly every aspect needed to enhance a Divine Being’s power. A single Divine Artifact, taken on its own, might not have compared to Jiuzhou Academy’s offer. But if Zhang Yi was eligible to use all five, that was another matter entirely.

And that wasn’t all. Tianya Academy also offered a pick of any one item from its treasury, plus the option to negotiate further if he wasn’t satisfied. Even if the items in Tianya Academy’s treasury weren’t related to Middle-Level or Powerful Divine Beings, Zhang Yi felt that with his own strength and potential, he might just be able to walk away with something meant for a Weak Divine Being upon enrollment.

After all, Zhang Yi was already a Seventh Transformation Demigod. He was only two transformations away from ascending to True God. Zhang Yi felt that with his Talent, along with the massive resources being poured into him by the University Alliance Training Camp, he might even be able to reach the power of a Ninth Transformation Demigod before the camp ended. His dream of becoming a True God before the college entrance exams... Zhang Yi might actually be able to achieve it!

Finally, Tianya Academy’s promise that he could negotiate showed a level of sincerity and regard that far surpassed the other two major academies. Only Jiuzhou Academy’s offer could compare to Tianya Academy’s.

Now, it was time for Zhang Yi to make a choice.

The invitations from the instructors of four top academies from the Yanhuang Federation were laid out bare before him. The entire Starry Hall fell silent, everyone waiting for Zhang Yi to make his choice. After all, these four top academies were renowned throughout the entire Blue Star Federation.

The other students below, including the nine others also sitting on Golden Thrones, all gazed at Zhang Yi on his Golden Throne with undisguised envy. After all, only Zhang Yi had received such an honor: to have four instructors from the top academies of the Yanhuang Federation simultaneously vying for him from the very beginning of the team selections.

And Zhang Yi didn’t keep the expectant crowd waiting long. He quickly made his choice.

Or rather, even after experiencing the four top academies of the Yanhuang Federation all fighting over him today, once he saw that Instructor Li Qiantian’s offer wasn’t the weakest of the bunch, Zhang Yi stuck to the decision he had already made, choosing Tianya Academy and joining the team they were forming.

However, even though Zhang Yi had already made his decision, he didn’t refuse the instructors from the other three top academies too bluntly. After all, events and exchange competitions between the top academies happened from time to time. There was no need for Zhang Yi to make their relationship awkward. Who knew, he might even see these instructors again in the future.

Therefore, in the eyes of the students in their various seating tiers, as well as the instructors from the major and top-tier academies, Zhang Yi first rose slowly to his feet. He then bowed deeply to Instructor Wang Sheng, Instructor Wen Xinhua, and Instructor Cao Wenxuan—the three who had competed for him with their various offers—formally thanking them for their proposals.

Only then did he speak sincerely, "Instructor Wang, Instructor Wen, Instructor Cao, thank you for making such generous offers just to recruit me."

Zhang Yi’s voice was sincere and earnest, without a trace of affectation. "Honestly, whether it was joining War Academy to receive an S Level training contract, joining Truth Academy for a chance to enter the Hall of Truth, or even joining Jiuzhou Academy to enjoy the Effects of two Divine Artifacts—all of these are incredible opportunities that I never could have imagined!"

Hearing the first part of his speech, the faces of the three instructors he had just named fell. But at his sincere tone, they did their best to school their expressions.

"It is my honor to be held in such high regard by three instructors from the Yanhuang Federation’s top academies, but it also proves that all of you instructors have equally excellent judgment!"

With a sincere tone, Zhang Yi subtly flattered the three instructors, which made their expressions soften considerably.

"But," Zhang Yi’s tone shifted. He looked at the other three instructors with a sincere gaze, his voice now tinged with both apology and resolve as he continued, "During the provincial exams, Instructor Li Qiantian and I made an agreement. As long as Instructor Li Qiantian does not break his promise, I cannot break mine. Therefore, I choose to join the team being formed by Tianya Academy."

Zhang Yi bowed slightly to the three instructors again. "So, I’m afraid I must disappoint the three of you and decline your generous offers. I, Zhang Yi, will never forget the kindness you’ve shown in recognizing my potential. If our paths cross again, I will surely find a way to repay you!"

These words from Zhang Yi not only clarified his reason for choosing Tianya Academy, proving he was not some treacherous person who went back on his word, but he also managed to save face for the other three instructors. Coupled with his sincere tone, any lingering displeasure or regret the other three instructors felt after hearing his refusal completely vanished.

Instructor Wang Sheng from War Academy even let out a hearty laugh and said cheerfully, "Hah, you’ve got a way with words, kid! Since your mind is made up, we won’t force you. Just remember what you said today. If you run into us old-timers in a tough spot down the road, make sure you lend us a hand! Otherwise, don’t blame us for not showing any mercy, you hear!"

Instructor Wen Xinhua had wanted to speak, but Instructor Wang Sheng beat him to it. Resigned, he waited for Instructor Wang Sheng to finish, then pushed up his glasses and said, "Being firm in your choice is also upholding the Truth! May you walk ever further on the path of upholding Truth!"

Instructor Cao Wenxuan of Jiuzhou Academy also said with a smile, "It is Tianya Academy’s honor to be able to recruit a student like you! Perhaps you’ll have the chance to visit my academy in the future!"

Seeing that all three instructors were understanding, Zhang Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, maintaining a good relationship with them was the best option.

These instructors from the top academies of the Yanhuang Federation each possessed power and connections that could not be underestimated. Even though Zhang Yi’s grandfather was a Powerful Divine Being, it didn’t mean Zhang Yi didn’t need to actively build his own connections.

Connections you make yourself and those you borrow from your grandfather are, in the end, two different things.

When Zhang Yi finished speaking with the other three instructors and turned back to look at Instructor Li Qiantian, he saw the instructor’s ecstatic expression.

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