STAYING ALIVE CAUTIOUSLY IN THE CELESTIAL REALM AND BECOMING THE STRONGEST

Chapter 825: Chapter 825: The Torrent of Humanity (Middle)

White Deer Academy, within a private chamber.

Wang Chen sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, fiddling with the golden bell in his hand.

The Bell of Ten Thousand Beasts.

It was this very trinket that granted a mere Transcendent cultivator the power to command tens of thousands of fierce beasts.

Included among them were several seventh-tier beast kings.

Although in the face of Wang Chen’s Myriad Thunder Array, even a seventh-tier fierce beast would easily be defeated, the Bell of Ten Thousand Beasts was undeniably a rare magical treasure.

It was a pity that it had clearly exhausted its energy, its entire body dim and lackluster, making it look no different from an ordinary copper bell.

“Director…”

A sudden voice of urgency came from outside the door, “Many people have gathered outside the academy, clamoring to send their children here for education, and the guarding martial masters can hardly hold them back!”

Ha-ha!

Wang Chen chuckled, put away the Bell of Ten Thousand Beasts and stood up, saying, “No matter, I’ll take a look.”

At that moment, outside the gates of White Deer Academy, a sea of commoners crammed the entrance, numbering thousands.

And still, their numbers were growing.

They were mostly accompanied by children, ranging from a few to several years old.

The sheer amount inevitably brought great pressure to the samurai tasked with guarding the gate.

Thankfully, these civilians weren’t there to cause trouble and were aware of White Deer Academy’s reverence, so none dared to barge through the gate.

“Martial master, may we have the chance to meet Director Wang?”

A bold man stepped forward, pulling his child along and bowing in respect, “My child has always been intelligent, a splendid seedling for the martial arts, it’s just that we’ve never encountered a good teacher before, wasting his talent.”

“I wish for him to be taken as a disciple by Director Wang, please grant us this favor.”

With this man taking the lead, others were not to be outdone and surged forward, chattering away.

“My child is also very bright, extremely clever!”

“Please, Immortal Master, take in my Hu, he is very hardworking and obedient.”

“And my child too…”

The few defense martial artists were surrounded, dizzy and unsure of how to handle the situation.

They had never encountered such a scene before; scolding or fighting weren’t options, leaving them no choice but to slowly back up against the gate.

The crowd seized the opportunity to press forward, resulting in those at the back pushing against those at the front, and the ones at the front pushing inward, threatening to spiral the situation out of control when a composed voice suddenly rang out: “Step back!”

Those simple two words, like a clap of thunder, exploded in the ears of all present, sending these overzealous commoners into an abyss of fear, panic visible on their faces.

An innate sense of fear made them stagger backward.

Just at that moment, the gates of White Deer Academy swung open rapidly.

Clad in a white robe, Wang Chen stepped forward, his authoritative gaze sweeping across every face.

Though his features were young, his presence was astounding, prompting the commoners to bow their heads in reverence.

Wang Chen stood before the gate and spoke in a deep voice, “I am already aware of your intentions, but at present, this academy has no plans or preparations to enroll new students…”

At Wang Chen’s words, a wave of disappointment and dejection washed over the crowd.

“However, Dharma Technique is boundless, and it embraces talents from all directions. The academy has decided to expand in the near future, to admit more disciples into its ranks. You may return home for now and await further announcements!”

The crowd looked at one another until someone called out loudly, “Thank you, Director, a thousand thanks, Director!”

Everyone seemed to snap out of a dream and together they expressed their gratitude.

Wang Chen remained unperturbed, yet he could feel the Qi of Humanity surging toward him.

It further solidified his beliefs.

In the following days, Wang Chen spared no expense as he embarked on substantial construction projects.

With over a year of experience and preparation, the expansion of White Deer Academy encountered no obstacles.

The entire surrounding walls were demolished, and a new martial training ground capable of accommodating ten thousand people was quickly built. After that, buildings three to five stories high rapidly rose from the ground, expanding the academy’s size by at least tenfold!

Wang Chen disseminated news throughout Taiwu City, recruiting more martial masters and scholars in order to bolster the academy’s teaching staff.

As a result, a multitude of martial artists flocked to the academy, including some of Innate tier.

Eventually, even cultivators came to apply for positions.

Wang Chen accepted all applicants at face value, then had Hu Jiaojiao screen them, weeding out those with ulterior motives, leaving behind numerous elites.

Many were undercover agents sent by various powers within Taiwu City, aiming to grasp the happenings of White Deer Academy, some with intentions of stealing knowledge, and others even plotting sabotage.

After all, White Deer Academy and Mercy World Medicine Manor had touched on many people’s interests, and it was impossible for them to accept this lying down.

However, not one of these individuals could get past Hu Jiaojiao.

Three months later, the expansion of White Deer Academy was essentially complete, with only the final touches remaining.

Wang Chen immediately had an announcement posted, declaring that the academy would selectively enroll ten thousand new students, and that the call was open to all, regardless of origin, be it commoners or members of Noble Clans.

As before, White Deer Academy charged no tuition fees, and also provided two free meals a day.

This news immediately caused a sensation both inside and outside of Taiwu City.

By now, White Deer Academy’s reputation in the Taiwu region was at its zenith, even reaching beyond to other cities.

Apart from Director Wang’s unfathomable strength, which inspired awe and reverence, the achievements of the first batch of three thousand disciples were also very impressive.

Many children from commoner families were thin and sallow when they enrolled, yet after just over a year, each one had become strong and robust. Disciples who had reached the stages of Skin Refinement and Flesh Refinement were numerous, with even some geniuses advancing to the Third Order of Bone Refinement!

How could such outstanding educational outcomes not be eagerly sought after?

Everyone had been waiting for this day!

As a result, on the day of registration, White Deer Academy was once again so packed that it was impossible to move around, with crowds packed layer upon layer, making it unknown just how many people had come.

Fortunately, the academy had just completed its recruitment of martial masters, strengthening its security forces, so the scene was not chaotic.

Martial masters maintained order, while scholars were responsible for registering names, carrying out their duties in an organized and orderly fashion.

Although White Deer Academy had opened its doors wide, they were not indiscriminately admitting anyone. Age, intelligence, and physical constitution all had to meet the most basic requirements.

Then, selections would be made based on the available slots.

There were many martial pavilions and schools in Taiwu City, but none possessed the ambition of White Deer Academy, and this round of enrollment inevitably captured countless people’s attention.

There were those who were envious and resentful, those who were indignant and hostile, and those who were cautious and on guard…

However, none of this affected the batches of young men and women passing the assessments and becoming new students at White Deer Academy.

Ten thousand new students, not to mention tuition and other expenses, just the cost of providing two meals each day was an astonishing figure.

This raised the question: what exactly was Wang Chen trying to accomplish with all this?

Some people could no longer sit still.

And then, Wang Chen received a visitor from Green Cloud Palace.

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