The First Academy.

The college that was very noisy suddenly turned quiet. Everyone, including the seven-star big shots stared at the student who had just walked out!

Obviously…

No one thought that there would be such a student!

Seven-star aura…

This meant that this person would not meet any bottleneck in the future!

In the future, when he attained peak six-star, it might be possible that he would become a seven-star directly! He would become a real powerful seven-star!

Perhaps…

One could call him a seven-star-to-be!

If this disciple was able to pile up a lot of energy, it was possible that he would become a seven-star within a few months! This was the true sense of unrivaled talents!

"It's actually him!"

"He actually reached the seven-star threshold."

"How is that possible?"

Some students were shocked.

It was very difficult to become a seven-star!

Was it possible that someone could really comprehend this profound concept before reaching peak six-star?

This was too shocking!

"This student is not to be missed."

Some a.s.sociations were eager to recruit him.

Yes.

The Sword Card Master a.s.sociation had stolen their limelight today and they were thoroughly embarra.s.sed!

"What if he wants to join the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation?"

"To h.e.l.l with it! They don't have any seven-stars with them. How are they supposed to train someone to become seven-star and above?!"

A disciple from one a.s.sociation said.

Everyone thought so too.

Yes.

This was the problem that the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation faced.

Initially, they did not foresee that they would face this problem. However, they had to consider this problem now. The Sword Card Master a.s.sociation did not have suitable abilities for seven-star and above!

When they reached seven-star, they might have to figure it out by themselves!

For the six-star students who joined the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation in hope of becoming seven-stars, this was still acceptable as it was still a question whether they could break through to seven-star. However, for the students who were destined to become seven-star and were just steps away from becoming one, it would mean ruining their future to join the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation!

"We are determined to get the student!"

All the a.s.sociations were eager to have him.

"The Elementalists a.s.sociation guarantees that you will have all the resources to break through to seven-star!"

"The Swordsman a.s.sociation is also willing to provide you with all the resources. Furthermore, we will arrange for a seven-star veteran to guide you step by step, imparting the foundations and knowledge needed upon reaching seven-star."

"The Summoner a.s.sociation is willing to provide a powerful summoned beast—The young of a Leviathan!"

All the a.s.sociations offered various rewards.

Each of them was very attractive.

The guidance of a seven-star, a special bloodline pet…

"As long as you are willing to join our a.s.sociation, you will be able to use the divine weapon, 'Mjolnir' of the Hammerer a.s.sociation," the seven-star from the Hammerer a.s.sociation said.

Wow—

Everyone was astonished.

Mjolnir…

It was the weapon of an eight-star and above veteran from a long time ago!

True enough, all the a.s.sociations had turned crazy in order to recruit the student who was destined to be a seven-star.

"This student is unique. Our a.s.sociation is willing to provide the same conditions as other a.s.sociations. On top of that, we will provide you with a wife for free…"

"Same for us."

"Get lost. There aren't many females in your a.s.sociation."

"This is not your business. We can always look for them…"

"Where is your shame?"

…

The a.s.sociations kept arguing over the student!

All of them made their offers!

However…

Surprisingly, the first a.s.sociation, which was the Energy Warriors a.s.sociation, did not join in. Everyone looked toward them instinctively, waiting for them to make an offer.

However…

The representative from the Energy Warrior seemed embarra.s.sed.

He looked at the network sign on his communication device—It couldn't be connected.

Well… they must have gone to some legacy sites to get resources…

He would have liked to make a very attractive offer. However, he did not have the right to do that. Moreover, the higher-ups could not be reached at this crucial moment. There was nothing that he could do!

Their a.s.sociation did not even send a seven-star to the school!

What resources did the a.s.sociation have?

What could they offer the student?

He really did not know.

They only provided a slot for this on-campus job fair. Actually, they did not take this event seriously. But no one expected that there would be a turn of events!

Hence…

The representative from the Energy Warriors a.s.sociation paused briefly before saying gingerly, "Perhaps we will p-provide a strengthening fitness VIP card?"

The various a.s.sociations were speechless.

The teachers and students were dazed.

d.a.m.n!

The Energy Warriors a.s.sociation is that poor?!

However, looking at his pitiful sight, they could more or less tell what was going on. Therefore, they hurried to make better offers, in a bid to recruit the student before he managed to contact the higher-ups!

"Our a.s.sociation is willing to add on to our offer to include three slots in legacy sites."

"Our a.s.sociation is willing to…"

Shus.h.!.+

Shus.h.!.+

All the a.s.sociations kept adding more rewards to their original offers.

…

"Master?"

Li Haoran asked cautiously. "What do we do?"

"There's nothing we can do."

Lu Ming lamented listlessly.

It was true.

Initially, he was only after talented students. If other a.s.sociations competed with him, he would then come up with ways to solve it. However, he did not expect that this would be the case!

Seven-star aura…

Forget it.

Lu Ming rubbed his head.

This level of student was beyond them. Once the other a.s.sociations joined the compet.i.tion by giving away resources and rights without any care…

There was no way the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation could defeat them!

Besides, the student of this level might be self-centered. They had no wish to wait on him.

Hence…

The Sword Card Master a.s.sociation decided to give up.

Right now, all the a.s.sociations had already offered everything that they could give him, including divine weapons, treasures and bloodlines treasures!

Next, it was up to the student to choose among them!

Hence…

Everyone looked at the student.

Whoosh—

The student took a deep breath. With all eyes fixed on him, he began to take a few steps. The representatives of the a.s.sociations felt their hearts thumping wildly, full of antic.i.p.ation for his decision.

One step, two steps….

The a.s.sociations that he walked past felt depressed, while the a.s.sociations who were in the same direction as the student were excited.

Perhaps…

He had decided to choose them?

Right then…

All eyes were fixed on him.

However, looking at the path that he was taking, some people began to frown. He walked quietly until he reached his destination, stopping in front of an a.s.sociation.

Shus.h.!.+

The audience was silent.

Everyone looked incredulously at the new a.s.sociation that he chose—The Sword Card Master a.s.sociation!

Yes.

He actually walked to stand in front of the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation.

The various a.s.sociations were speechless.

Lu Ming and the rest were dazed.

This guy… are his brains damaged?

Even Lu Ming had the same thoughts.

It was true.

He knew that the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation had amazing potential and was a force to be reckoned with. However, all in all, it was just an influencer a.s.sociation! They had no experience with a seven-star and above!

Unless…

Lu Ming was thinking perhaps this student placed high importance in one's looks?!

Yes.

This was the most powerful advantage of their a.s.sociation!

They had unrivaled looks!

Even the bald burly man, gave off a vibe of a gap more like Dwayne Johnson. He had the looks as well. Perhaps, this was what had attracted the student?!

"What is happening?"

"I don't know."

All the other a.s.sociations were dazed.

Obviously…

No one expected that the student would choose the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation!

However…

This was just the beginning. Just when they thought that the student must have picked the wrong a.s.sociation, or was hesitating, the student suddenly knelt down.

Cras.h.!.+

There was a crisp and clear sound.

He knelt in front of Lu Ming.

The various a.s.sociations were speechless.

Lu Ming and the rest were dazed.

Shus.h.!.+

The audience was silent.

d.a.m.n it! What is this crazy turn of events?

Cras.h.!.+

There was a crisp and clear sound.

The student kowtowed and he wore a solemn expression as he said respectfully, "Master, disciple Zhong Chu is here."

"Zhong Chu?!"

Lu Ming's pupils constricted.

This was Zhong Chu?!

As everyone existed in the form of shadows in the World of Darkness and Shadows, he could not tell what Zhong Chu actually looked like. He did not expect that this talented student would be Zhong Chu!

However…

Even if he was Zhong Chu, why did he kowtow to him?!

"Master, thank you for saving my life."

Zhong Chu was very grateful.

It was wonderful to be alive…

As he challenged the rules of the World of Darkness and Shadows, he was given a rare opportunity in the world, allowing him to have the destiny of becoming a seven-star!

This was specially for disciples of great perseverance!

One would either break through or die!

Yes.

At that time, the big shots from the World of Darkness and Shadows helped him to understand the profound meaning of breaking through!

However…

He was still lacking in some aspects.

He was certain that if it was Lu Yan, Gao Tianlang and the rest, they might have already broken through to seven-star! But he failed to break through. He was not mentally strong enough. Although he had top-notch talents, he was not considered as exceptional!

Therefore, he was a goner.

Endless battlefields and illusions became his wasteland!

He forgot the time.

Ten years?

Hundred years?

He could not remember.

He could either kill again and again or be killed!

There were all kinds of piercing pains.

There were various ways to die.

In the end, he was numb to all.

That was a dead end.

If nothing else happened, he would have been trapped there forever.

He knew that when he lost his willpower, he would disappear forever.

However…

When he forgot about time and felt that he was dying, a burst of light appeared. It burst again and again, waking him from his deep sleep.

Again and again!

The dazzling light blew through the world!

The dazzling light awakened him!

At that moment…

He woke up.

He saw hope and he began to charge madly. Eventually, at the moment when the light exploded, he came out from the terrible illusion!

It was at that moment…

When he saw a small sun s.h.i.+ning exploding in the World of Darkness and Shadows…

That was… Lu Ming's aura!

It was Lu Ming who had saved him from the abyss!

It was Lu Ming who had walked him step by step to the path to become a seven-star!

Hence…

From that moment on, he decided there was no way to repay his debt of grat.i.tude except as Lu Ming's follower! Therefore, after silently observing the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation, he chose to join them!

Of course, it was also because Lu Ming was a strong and powerful presence! He believed that since he could blow through the illusion created by the big shots of the World of Darkness and Shadows, Lu Ming had a very promising future!

"Master!

"Please accept my bow!"

Zhong Chu kowtowed to him, officially taking him as his master.

Shus.h.!.+

The audience was silent.

The big shots of the a.s.sociations felt that their hands were shaking.

This…

Who could they reason with?

They wanted very much to berate the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation. This was merely an influencer a.s.sociation. They had no right to compete with the big shots. However, the student had made it very clear. He was paying a debt of grat.i.tude.

Yes, just for the sake of grat.i.tude!

Apparently, Lu Ming saved Zhong Chu and this was why things turned out like that!

Therefore…

What else could they do?!

They could not even bring themselves to provoke him.

What happened was too dramatic!

They felt aggrieved!

They could only stifle their anger.

However…

The students seemed to fancy the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation even more.

Obviously…

In the near future, there would be a seven-star in the a.s.sociation! As a traditional a.s.sociation, the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation no longer seemed to have any flaws!

"In that case, the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation seems to have a strong foundation."

"Perhaps we can choose them."

The students were tempted.

…

"Let's go to the back first."

Lu Ming patted Zhong Chu on the shoulder.

"Yes," Zhong Chu answered.

Lu Ming was still in a trance.

d.a.m.n!

This was it. He had a future seven-star in his a.s.sociation!

However…

Just when he was still in a daze…

Bang!

Ye Liangfei suddenly knelt down in front of Lu Ming. "Master, please accept my bow."

Lu Ming was speechless.

Everyone was speechless.

W-what is this?!

"To think that he made a move first."

The bald burly man felt slightly regretful. He was upset that he did not kneel down in front of his master before the rest of the disciples. After all, if he did so like Zhong Chu…

He would have a higher rank than the rest.

The first generation disciples must have more rights than the second generation disciples!

This was what they thought.

Hehe.

There was a smug smile on Ye Liangfei's face.

Lu Ming became sullen. d.a.m.n it. He was indeed a clever and quick-witted person.

"Get up!"

Lu Ming sounded somewhat upset. "In the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation, everyone will be able to become a first generation disciple as long as they have the corresponding results!"

"In that case, all of us stand a chance?"

Ye Liangfei and the rest perked up.

"Of course."

Lu Ming nodded. "As long as you have a special and unique ability, you will be able to become a first generation disciple! The a.s.sociation has a set of rules and systems for this!"

"Did I kneel for nothing just now?"

Ye Liangfei smiled bitterly.

"Yes."

Lu Ming was expressionless.

At this moment.

There was yet another talent in the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation.

Moments later.

The on-campus job fair proceeded as usual.

It was just that after seeing such a talented student like Zhong Chu, the a.s.sociations could not help but feel uninterested in the rest of the students…

Whenever they saw new students, they were reminded of Zhong Chu…

"It is such a pity."

"Ah, I have even lost interest in the few talented students that we see here."

"You are experiencing exhaustion and are devoid of any needs and motivation…"

…

Shus.h.!.+

Groups of students entered.

After the uproar just now, the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation had become very popular!

There was no need for Lu Ming to underline the slogan, particularly the part that said that the a.s.sociation was strongest in the cohort or to provoke other a.s.sociations. The students flocked madly to the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation. They would only consider other a.s.sociations after being rejected by the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation.

Apparently, the a.s.sociation had won the trust of the students after their several challenges.

"Slow down, slow down. Please line up."

Lu Ming smiled very happily.

Ye Liangfei and the rest helped to a.n.a.lyze the students, trying their best to select the most talented students from the batch. In fact, at this stage, they were simply grabbing bargains now!

They were searching for outstanding students with undiscovered talents!

They were surprised to find that there were quite a number of students who met their requirements!

This was strange…

Lu Ming felt odd.

It was true.

The on-campus job fair was reaching an end, yet he managed to recruit quite a few talents. Could it be that these students were very patient and they decided to bide their time?

However…

He had no idea that the representatives from several a.s.sociations were pulling a long face.

They had already agreed on recruiting these students beforehand!

Before the graduation season and the on-campus job fair, they had confirmed in advance the students that they were interested in! This was so to avoid the quota limitations set by The First Academy!

And now…

d.a.m.n it. All of them had left to join Lu Ming's a.s.sociation!!!

"This won't do."

The representative from the Swordsman a.s.sociation narrowed his eyes.

"What do you want?"

Everyone grew solemn.

"Humph!

The representative from the Swordsman a.s.sociation seemed menacing. "Since Lu Ming used this method to get the students, don't blame me for going overboard."

"That will not be good, will it?"

Everyone's expression changed slightly.

"I have no other choice."

The disciple of the Swordsman a.s.sociation said coldly, "I'm representing the Swordsman a.s.sociation during the on-campus job fair. I can't return empty-handed. Lu Ming has gone way overboard. There is no other choice but to go all out!"

Some people could not help but shudder. They could guess what was about to happen.

However…

What else could they do?

As what the disciple from the Swordsman a.s.sociation had said, they had no choice but to go all out!

Hence…

A student entered the field. This student had already been selected by the Swordsman a.s.sociation beforehand. The student was about to walk toward the Sword Card Master a.s.sociation when a familiar voice sounded.

Well?

Everyone instinctively turned toward the sound. They were shocked to discover that like Lu Ming, the representative from the Swordsman a.s.sociation squatted near the display booth, underlining a new slogan that he had just put up—

"One is only powerful for the time being, but one can be cool forever…"

The students looked dumbstruck.

…