I gain permanent defense when attacked; even gods and demons can't hurt me.

Mentioning this name made all the mentors present's eyes light up.

"This kid activated some kind of shared defensive skill called [Knight's Dance]."

"Not only did he save a large number of students, but he also allowed them to gain experience points!"

Zhao Wuji shrugged:

Can you believe it?

"The students who have survived the secret realm are now at least level 15!"

"There are even quite a few students who were originally ranked outside the top 200, but their levels have skyrocketed to level 17!"

"What does this mean?"

"The top scorers in the city or province in previous years were roughly at this level!"

These words caused an uproar in the council chamber.

Although everyone had heard about it before, hearing the exact figures still seemed outrageous.

Is this what is meant by "when one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven"?

Suya continued, "Although these students climbed up their ranks by taking advantage of others, rank is still a hard indicator of strength."

"Based on the standards of previous years, students in the 15th grade and above, even if they can't get into top universities, will be more than qualified to get into a first-class key university."

"But"

Suya scratched her hair in distress:

"This is extremely unfair to other universities across the country, and the resources of top universities are limited."

"We can't accept all the qualified students in this year's cohort, we have to leave some for other universities."

This is indeed a big problem.

Resource allocation is always the core of the contradiction.

Chen Changfeng, as the representative of the Provincial Education Bureau, also had a furrowed brow at this moment:

"So you mean to raise the admission standards?"

"No."

Zhao Wuji shook his head, his expression turning serious.

"After these few days of emergency meetings, we have also reported to the highest level."

"The school's stance is—to handle this as a special case."

Zhao Wuji held up several fingers: "This year, the number of places available at the Imperial Capital Academy and the War Academy will be significantly increased!"

"The capital's prestigious university is expanding its enrollment to 70 students!"

"The War Academy is expanding its enrollment to 80 students!"

"hiss!"

The other mentors present gasped in surprise; this was indeed a significant increase.

"The meaning above is very clear."

Zhao Wuji said in a deep voice: "In recent years, the pressure from the external Abyss battlefield has been increasing, and the 7th and 9th defense lines have been in dire need of attention many times."

"The Abyss Cult within is also restless; this infiltration incident is just the tip of the iceberg."

"Moreover, countries are not all in one piece; many hostile countries are also eyeing our Dragon Kingdom with covetous intent."

"Chaos is coming."

Su Ya nodded in agreement, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes:

"Therefore, the higher-ups plan to increase the investment of resources."

"We should gather all these promising talents together and nurture them so they can grow up quickly and serve the country!"

"Especially our War Academy."

Su Ya sighed, her tone somewhat heavy:

"Over the years, too many of our students have died on the front lines of the Abyss Battlefield."

We need fresh blood.

"We need warriors who have seen blood, experienced despair, and survived!"

"This year's candidates from Yunhai Province were carried by Lin Yuan."

"But having faced life and death, their character has far surpassed that of their peers."

"This is what we value most."

After hearing these words, Lu Yun and Ouyang Lingyun both fell silent.

While expanding enrollment is a good thing, the underlying situation is disheartening.

"As for those ranked after 150th..."

Su Ya changed the subject, looking at the top-tier university professors around her:

"Then I'll have to trouble my colleagues."

"Haha! No trouble at all! Not trouble at all!"

A tutor from Shanghai Jiao Tong University was grinning from ear to ear.

"Professor Su, you're too kind!"

"We used to be so competitive that we couldn't even get one student of this caliber!"

"Our principal must be laughing in his sleep to have snagged so many great bargains this year!"

The professors from other top universities were also all smiles.

These students, though not as prodigious as Lin Yuan.

But it's a high-ranking position! And it has a good character!

"Principal Lu, please don't worry!"

"Our school will absolutely cherish these children like treasures!"

Seeing this scene, Lu Yun felt a surge of emotion. All of this was because of that child.

"Now that everyone's destinations have been arranged..."

Lu Yun looked at Su Ya and Zhao Wuji and asked the most crucial question:

"What about the reward for Lin Yuan?"

"He is the biggest contributor this time, and he is undoubtedly the number one in the country."

"What are your plans?"

Su Ya and Zhao Wuji exchanged a glance and said in unison:

"This has already been specially approved by the higher-ups."

"It has been decided to combine the awards for the top scorers at the national and provincial levels."

"but"

Zhao Wuji scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed:

"His profession is too unusual."

"No one has awakened the Undying Barrier class before, so giving him those universal rewards seems a bit of a waste."

"Or rather, it might not be suitable for him."

Suya picked up the conversation:

"So, the two of us decided to go see him in person."

"Firstly, we want to see which university he ultimately chooses to attend."

"Secondly, I also want to ask him himself: what is he lacking? What does he want?"

"We want to make it custom-made for him!"

What a treat!

Lu Yun was also astonished upon hearing this.

Get tutors from two top universities to come to your door and even have personalized rewards?

Lu Yun chuckled and took a sip of tea:

"In that case, I won't ask any more questions."

"I just hope that you two universities don't try to get something for nothing and just make empty promises."

"Lin Yuan even used that incredibly precious item that reduces skill cooldown in order to save people this time."

"You have to make up for this loss."

Upon hearing this, Su Ya immediately stood up straight and straightened her military uniform.

Her expression was solemn, and she gave a cold snort:

"Principal Lu, that's an insult to me."

"While our War Academy may be a bit stronger, we will never mistreat heroes!"

"What he has given, we can give him a reward worthy of it!"

"Otherwise, I would be letting down this uniform I wear, and letting down the soldiers who shed their blood on the front lines!"

Zhao Wuji nodded in agreement: "The same goes for the Imperial Capital Academy. As long as he's willing to come, we'll set any conditions!"

Happiness Community.

This is an old residential area in Tianhai City that has been around for quite some time.

A powerful SUV with red military license plates and a black Hongqi sedan with the golden dragon emblem of the Imperial Capital University were parked incongruously one after the other in front of the dilapidated Unit 3 building.

The car door opened.

Su Ya was dressed in a crisp, dark green military uniform, the officer badge on her shoulder gleaming in the sunlight, looking dashing and heroic.

But her usually icy and aloof pretty face was now filled with urgency.

On the other side, Zhao Wuji was dressed in an exquisite retro Tang suit. Although he looked steady and refined, his steps were not slow at all, as if he was afraid of falling behind even half a step.

"Old Zhao, can't you walk a little faster, you old bones?"