Storm of Gods

Chapter 25 Youth
Regarding the mission, Li Xin and Luo Jin would of course not tell anyone else. Li Xin's qualifications were quite suitable for this mission. If everything went smoothly, joining the Order Academy was also an option. If he didn't adapt, he could take a step back and return to the Night Patrol, where at least Luo Jin could still protect him.

Luo Jin's arrangements were very thorough, preventing Li Xin from rushing in headfirst.

The Academy is good, but not everyone can adapt to it. Luo Jin believes in Li Xin's abilities, but his only concern is whether Li Xin, who is used to being wild, can integrate into this kind of life and handle the relationship with the students.

Being too unconventional can easily lead to isolation. When he was young, he didn't fit in with the other members of the Order of the Church. He got along better over time, but ultimately he still chose the path of the Night Watch.

Li Xin had already done some research on the Tianjing Tianwu Shenji Academy a long time ago. This mission was also an opportunity, and he wanted to find some clues in the Academy. Even if Luther didn't keep a diary, he would still leave something behind, right?

As for the cultists hidden in the cult institute, that's a matter of responding to each move as it comes, keeping them out in the open, and it will definitely attract the enemy's attention from all sides. But he's different. Isn't such an outstanding talent exactly the kind of reserve force that the cult needs to develop?

The annual enrollment of new students at the Tianjing Catholic Academy is also highly anticipated. The Tianjing Catholic Academy is a Catholic academy supported by the Moon Goddess Church, but there is freedom of belief here.

Admission to the institution does not involve any questions about faith. Followers of other deities can also enter. Of course, being close to the deity gives one the advantage of feeling the care and greatness of the moon goddess, and it is normal to establish or change one's faith.

The same applies to other parts of the Lilong Kingdom. The Academy of Instruction is a comprehensive hall of knowledge, and its predecessor was generally a noble knight academy. At that time, it was limited to the children of nobles and the children of wealthy merchants who made great contributions, thus monopolizing the path to advancement.

Luther's reforms cleverly utilized the Church's "equality of all beings," though they did not truly aim to break down class barriers. Even as Grand Consul, he could not withstand the backlash. The transition from the Knight Academy to the Church Council took considerable time, and the Church Council, adapting to the times, gained more support and gradually replaced the Knight Academy.

The influx of many outstanding commoners allowed the Council of the Church to develop rapidly. After its expansion, it encompassed disciplines such as psionics, Hextech, history, art, theology, and philosophy. Hextech and philosophy, in particular, experienced a leap forward during the reign of Grand Archon Luther, with Hextech reaching a level second only to psionics.

Before Grand Chancellor Luther, the Dao Yuan Continent held Hextech in low regard. However, as Hextech gradually played a significant role in military and civilian life, countries began to pay attention to it. The advent of Hextech psionic pistols and Hextech airships greatly enhanced its status, and it is now widely used in various countries. As the first country to attach importance to it, the Li Long United Kingdom naturally benefited the most, becoming stronger in both military and economic strength.

Many of Luther's later policies were based on the strength of the nation. The Papacy was not so easy to talk to, but during Luther's rule, the kingdom was harmonious, and this growth also led to neighboring old powers following suit.

However, not everyone is a loser. While the Li Dragons are indeed at a disadvantage in terms of psionic power, other countries are still in the stage of imitation and following in the understanding of Hextech.

As the first pilot site and the birthplace of Luther, the Tianjing Academy was originally the Knight Academy, which was actually of average quality. At that time, Tianjing was not one of the five capitals of Lilong. It became famous at home and abroad because of Hextech, which attracted elites trained by various churches and organizations to grow stronger.

The most representative institution of the Tianjing Academy is Hextech. As one of the earliest places that Grand Chancellor Luther prioritized, it has indeed laid a solid foundation and gained considerable renown, which is a factor in attracting talent. In this regard, only the royal capital, Longjing, can rival it. At the same time, children of nobles and the wealthy are determined to enter the Academy, as it is an important springboard for the future. When a place gathers elites from the church, nobles, the wealthy, and commoners, it will naturally attract the attention of all forces, including students from other countries. This is also one of the rules that Grand Chancellor Luther established despite opposition, and of course, the admission requirements are extremely strict.

Li Xin changed out of the stiff and menacing clothes of the Night Patrolman and into the uniform of the Order Academy. He also spent 16 beans to have Tony, the hairdresser, give him a new haircut, and instantly transformed into an ambitious young man from Daoyuan.

Breathing in the fresh air of the academy, I felt exceptionally good. This wasn't a matter of adapting or not; damn it, this was pure youth! Looking at the vibrant and beautiful girls around me and hearing their endless laughter, this... was life.

For the first time, I felt that the scenery in Tianjing was really long and white, with warm sunshine, giving it a somewhat unreal feeling.

I really don't know what Lao Luo is worried about. Isn't youth the most beautiful time of the world? He's only 17 or 18 years old... Maybe so. Anyway, he's still a child.

Li Xin looked at the people coming and going with rosy cheeks, feeling extremely happy. Finally, he was back to a normal life. As for work, he kept it in his heart, not on his lips.

He had three other roommates in his dormitory: Hurta, who came from a Saxon tribe, was nearly two meters tall, had barbarian blood, and was ruthless and taciturn;
The Saxon tribes had long been a thorn in the side of the Lilong Kingdom, known for their fierce and warlike nature. It was not until the time of Grand Consul Rousseau that the problem was completely resolved, allowing the barbarians to be integrated into the Lilong Kingdom and become a significant fighting force, guarding the north. The Saxon barbarians are naturally strong and have excellent spiritual perception, making them natural warriors.

Lu Shuai, a spirited young man from Lilong, is the son of a baron and is himself incredibly handsome. It is said that his ancestors were related to Grand Consul Luther, who is considered his great-grandfather.

Roland, an international student from the Kingdom of Montaleta, didn't mention his family background, but he exuded an air of wealth and composure. In terms of aristocratic bearing, Montaleta led the entire Dao Yuan Continent. The long-term favor of the Earth Mother Goddess was something that other countries envied.

Li Xin, on the other hand, didn't go overboard in fabricating his identity. He simply said he came from the underground city and that his life only improved after he found his long-lost uncle.

Originally, Luo Jin wanted to give him the identity of a wealthy merchant's son to make it easier for him to integrate. A nobleman was definitely not an option, as it would be easy to see through him; he would be seen as a nouveau riche... In the end, that was also rejected.

After all, to appear wealthy, one needs to have a substantial fortune, which neither Li Xin nor Luo Jin possessed. Despite receiving considerable salaries and awards over the years, Luo Jin was open-minded and extravagant in his spending, adhering to the principle that one cannot take anything with them when they die, thus his family was relatively well-off.

(End of this chapter)