The process of deification began with the discovery of hidden information in divine objects.

The principal's office is on the third floor of the main building, and there is a corridor connecting the teaching building and the main building.

Compared to the bustling teaching buildings, the main building was cold and gloomy, making one feel a chill down their spine.

On the third floor of the main building, rows of photos and introductions of outstanding students are hung on the walls of the corridor.

Ironically, almost all of these students came from elite classes.

Xu Jingwen, Wang Hao, Liu Yi, Shen Jinchen... As for the students in the regular classes, there were very few.

The principal's office was at the far end of the third floor, with a large, dark solid wood door that had been polished to a shine. Su Ziye raised his hand and knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

Sun Yelin's voice came, and Su Ziye turned the brass handle. After going inside, the wooden door closed and locked automatically.

The principal's office was simply furnished, with a huge bookcase filled with books in every single space, and a rectangular desk.

Sun Yelin was sitting at the table, sketching something with a pen, when he saw Su Ziye arrive and he looked up.

"The decision to postpone the baptism was made by a vote of the management. Over the years, the influence behind those students in the elite classes has penetrated the school more deeply than I imagined. I didn't expect them to be so united."

"Since there are so many bribes going on behind the scenes, why not report it to the Ministry of Education?"

Su Ziye asked, puzzled.

"If one person makes a mistake, everyone has to take medication, and if it's reported to the Ministry of Education, I'll be laid off too."

Sun Yelin said expressionlessly, seemingly unconcerned about letting Su Ziye know the truth.

"Shouldn't I prioritize my own safety before considering the interests of others? I don't think anyone would put the importance of others above their own."

Su Ziye remained silent. Sun Yelin was indeed a genuine person; at least he wasn't as cunning and manipulative as outsiders.

"All my efforts at this school are solely for the purpose of ensuring my continued position, whether it's finding new inspiration or discovering outstanding students."

"You might think it's selfish, but... if a person doesn't look out for themselves, they'll be doomed."

"You'll understand this sooner or later when you enter the workforce."

Sun Yelin was holding a fountain pen in his hand, and he kept scribbling something.

"Teacher Xu Lu said you want to make a deal with me, and I'm somewhat interested."

"I know you can give them back their chance to be admitted to the university; it's just a matter of whether it's worth it. In return, I'll bring honor to the school! The college entrance rate you want, I'll give you!"

Sun Yelin paused slightly as he held the pen.

"The Ministry of Education's hard target is ten junior colleges per year, excluding elite classes, or... one bachelor's degree. You're asking me for a college entrance rate; are you trying to get into a bachelor's program?"

Su Ziye nodded.

"Getting into a university isn't as easy as you think. In the entire Luochuan City, out of the four high schools in the east, west, south, and north, only twenty-three students from underprivileged families have been admitted to universities in the past ten years."

"Do you think... you can be the twenty-fourth?"

Sun Yelin glanced at him. Undergraduate level... that's incredibly difficult!

Junior colleges, universities, key universities, top universities...

The strictness of this place is like a pyramid!

"I can."

"What gives you the right?"

Su Ziye took a deep breath.

"Principal, do you know anything about that mysterious visitor 9527 who broke Wang Hao's punching record in the elite class yesterday and caused such a stir?"

"You mean?"

Sun Yelin was startled. He was naturally aware of this matter, and he had even said at the morning meeting that he was determined to find outstanding students like 9527.

They are the cornerstones that support Aoba Middle School.

"I am 9527. Aren't you curious why I could easily defeat Liu Yi? The answer is here: my fists are the best in the whole school!"

Su Ziye spoke with neither arrogance nor servility; that confidence stemmed from his own formidable strength!

Sun Yelin was momentarily stunned.

"You're 9527? But you only underwent one baptism, and you're not a power-type divine object... How do you explain this?"

"Like Xu Lu, that's a hidden talent that I myself don't know about."

"But Principal, I can prove the truth of what I say to you at any time, if you wish to verify it."

Su Ziye slowly clenched his fist.

Sun Yelin put down his pen and, for the first time, began to look directly at the proud young man before him.

Even if you are a 9527 graduate, there is still a huge gap between that and an undergraduate degree.

"To get into an undergraduate program, you need to at least reach the Divine Radiance Realm. If it's a divine artifact baptism, four baptisms are a huge hurdle!"

"And with only a little over a month until the college entrance exam, can you complete three baptisms and learn three divine arts in such a short time, bringing them to perfection?"

"How's your practice of the Taiyin Refining Spirit Technique coming along?"

Sun Yelin asked intently.

"Ugh!"

Su Ziye slowly closed his eyes, sensing that the sensation was like silvery-white threads spreading out around him.

Sun Yelin's eyes widened. He sensed something completely different. The three-meter radius around Su Ziye, all the way to his desk, seemed to be enveloped by a strange fluctuation!

He reached out a hand, trying to reach into that space.

Snapped!

But Su Ziye raised his hand and threw a pebble, which landed precisely near his fingertips.

Even though he didn't open his eyes, it seemed like everything was within his perception.

"Sensory perception...so subtle? How did you manage that?"

Sun Yelin finally couldn't sit still any longer. He suddenly stood up and looked at Su Ziye as if she were a monster.

This is the perfected Taiyin Refining Spirit Technique!

Yesterday was baptism, today is the completion, mastering divine arts in one night? Are you kidding me!

He had seen the fastest cultivator, and it still took them a full month!

"Principal, can you believe I have the ability to get into a university now?"

Su Ziye said.

"Give them back the two opportunities for baptism."

His attitude remained firm and stubborn!

Sun Yelin sighed.

"You may really have extraordinary divine power, just as Xu Lu said. This is a gift from God, and you must cherish it."

"Don't get carried away by this and waste this talent bestowed upon you by God."

"Alright, my words still carry some weight, even though I'm an old man."

"Let them both get ready for the baptism of the divine object tomorrow."

Sun Yelin finally relented. Su Ziye's amazing talent and personal value had completely impressed him. Sun Yelin even had other thoughts, such as if Su Ziye were to be admitted to a key university, then as the principal who discovered such talent, he would also receive a lot of benefits.

Maybe I can get promoted to the Ministry of Education, and then I won't have to sit in this hot seat anymore, worrying and living in fear every night.

Su Ziye was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Principal!"

"But... Su Ziye, next time you encounter something like this, it's best to just bear with it."

"I will do my job well."

That's how he answered.

Su Ziye left the office, and Sun Yelin remained seated for a long time without saying a word.

"This is a real steal! A solid associate's degree, practically a bachelor's degree in the making!"

"If we can take another step forward, the future is limitless!"

He picked up the landline phone and dialed a number.

"The baptism slots for Zhang Fengmian and Chen Yingying from Class 1, Grade 12 have been re-entered into their files, and baptism will be arranged tomorrow."