Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 302: Repeatedly Being Proven Wrong

Chapter 302: Chapter 302: Repeatedly Being Proven Wrong

Upon these words, the whole place fell into deathly silence.

To think someone would actually refuse to join the Wangxing Academic Palace?

Everyone stared at Xu Lin with disbelief written all over their faces.

"What did you say?"

Ye Fan regained his composure, his face frightfully ashen, fists clenched tightly, clearly trying to contain his rage.

The Wangxing Academic Palace!

The topmost academy of the Great Xia Dynasty!

Even when compared to the Jiangxing Academic Palace, it was only slightly inferior.

Such glorious honor that countless people envied, and Xu Lin bluntly rejected it?

There has never been such a precedent in the history of the Wangxing Academic Palace!

As long as the Wangxing Academic Palace extended an invitation, everyone would embrace it without hesitation.

"Xu Lin, you must not be reckless!"

Shen Xiao also coldly shouted.

It was he who had recommended Xu Lin to Elder Ye Fan, and if Xu Lin truly refused to join the Wangxing Academic Palace in front of this vast crowd, it would absolutely be an insult to the academy!

And as the one who pushed for this, he would not escape blame!

The two of them had already agreed beforehand, even having had contact with Elder Ye Fan.

But how could Xu Lin so abruptly go back on his word?

It was utterly unexpected!

Faced with the questioning of Ye Fan and the rebuke of Shen Xiao, Xu Lin’s expression was serenely indifferent: "I will not join the Wangxing Academic Palace!"

Hearing Xu Lin reaffirm his position, Ye Fan trembled with rage, berating: "Xu Lin, don’t forget how you promised me!"

"I remember what I said."

Xu Lin spoke calmly: "But, Elder Ye, don’t forget either. When you agreed to my joining, you said that before I officially became a student of the Wangxing Academic Palace, you would respect my opinion."

Hearing this, Ye Fan was taken aback. Indeed, those were his words.

He had been so confident that no one would say no to the invitation of the Wangxing Academic Palace, showing the academy’s sincerity in valuing talents, that he had mentioned it offhandedly.

Little did he know, a phrase he had never taken to heart ended up with the academy he represented being rejected?

Seeing Ye Fan fall silent, Xu Lin continued: "At first, I really wanted to join the Wangxing Academic Palace. But then I saw you persecute Ling Chen, my junior, without remorse. I was greatly disappointed. At that moment, I decided that I would never join the Wangxing Academic Palace in this life!"

"No matter whether other academies accept me later on, even if the Palace Master himself personally invites me, I will still say no!"

Hearing Xu Lin’s righteous words, Ling Chen revealed a knowing smile on his face.

Perhaps he was not a match for Ye Fan right now, but he had his ways to fiercely slap Ye Fan’s face!

On the Observation Platform.

Xia Biluo’s face was also dreadfully grim!

He was a member of the Wangxing Academic Palace too, and the insult to the academy was a slur on him as well.

However, he was unable to refute Xu Lin.

After all, an elder of an academy going against a potential new student— he himself would not accept it either.

Moreover, he was not representing the Wangxing Academic Palace this time, but acting on behalf of his father, King Xia. Whether related to the Wangxing Academic Palace or the Jiangxing Academic Palace, he must maintain neutrality and not let his affiliation with the Wangxing Academic Palace lead to a loss of impartiality.

Lord Chi of the Jiangxing Academic Palace revealed a satisfied smile, laughing out loud: "Xu Lin, you possess the Shadow Spirit Body, and if such a talent were to be squandered among the common folk, what face would our Jiangxing Academic Palace have to recruit talents from across the world?"

Since Xu Lin was not joining the Wangxing Academic Palace, what other choice was there besides his Jiangxing Academic Palace?

Wangxing Academic Palace had always been poaching talents from his Jiangxing Academic Palace, and now that he had a chance for a small reprisal, how could Lord Chi not seize the opportunity?

Then, with a solemn expression, Lord Chi looked towards Xu Lin, asking very seriously: "Xu Lin, are you willing to join our Jiangxing Academic Palace?"

"I am willing!"

"Thank you, Lord Chi, for your esteemed regard!"

Xu Lin immediately bowed respectfully.

"Good!"

Lord Chi nodded enthusiastically, and with another wave of Spiritual Power, he sent a Jade Token over to Xu Lin.

Grabbing the Jade Token, Xu Lin did not hesitate for a moment; a drop of fresh blood seeped from his index finger and fell onto the Jade Token, thereby completing the blood oath.

Seeing Xu Lin’s promptness, Lord Chi was even more delighted.

With the blood oath complete, even if the Wangxing Academic Palace was unwilling, they could not take Xu Lin back.

Elder Ye’s face turned green with envy.

Xu Lin’s action was equivalent to a clear and resounding slap to his face.

"Kid, just you wait, daring to humiliate this elder like this, I’ll make sure you can neither live in peace nor seek death!"

Elder Ye Fan vowed inwardly.

Despite his intense anger, he dared not threaten Xu Lin directly in front of the Crown Prince!

Not to mention, now Xu Lin has already become a student of the Starlight Academy!

Seeing that the matter was settled and there was no chance of reversing it, Xia Biluo waved his hand and said, "Elder Ye, continue please!"

He really didn’t want to entangle anymore.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Ye Fan nodded and responded.

Then, he was stunned.

He had been confused by anger just now, but this time, the students recruited by the Starlight Academy were only these three.

"Your Highness, the announcement of the list is complete!"

Ye Fan hurriedly replied.

"It’s done?"

Xia Biluo’s expression faltered.

Realizing the situation, he coldly glared at Ye Fan and said, "Elder Ye, if I had some doubts before, now, I am almost certain! You have the audacity to lay hands on the students of the Eight Great Academies?"

Ling Chen displayed an exquisite Heavenly Spirit Technique.

Yet this Ye Fan showed no intention of inviting him.

Clearly, Ye Fan was acting guilty like a thief, otherwise why wouldn’t he dare to invite such an exceptional Heavenly Spirit talent?

Hearing this, Ye Fan quickly explained, "Your Highness, I really did not lay a hand on Ling Chen."

"Hmph!"

Xia Biluo snorted coldly without speaking.

Seeing this, Ye Fan could only look towards Ling Chen and said, "The fourth student recruited by our Starlight Academy is Ling Chen. I wonder if you would be willing to join Starlight Academy?"

He knew well that Ling Chen would definitely not agree.

But he had to invite Ling Chen to clear his own name!

This was clearly like putting one’s face forward to be slapped!

As expected, Ling Chen spoke, "Elder Ye, I wouldn’t dare to join your Starlight Academy. Otherwise, I fear I might be dead by the Elder’s hand before even reaching the Royal Capital."

Being mocked by Ling Chen, he could only endure it.

By doing this, would His Highness be willing to forgive him?

His gaze shifted back to Xia Biluo!

"It’s done?"

Xia Biluo cracked a smile.

"Ah?"

Ye Fan was stunned and said, "It’s done, right?"

Xia Biluo laughed out of exasperation and said, "Elder Ye, you represent our Starlight Academy, and you ask me?"

"It’s done."

Ye Fan quickly affirmed with certainty.

Xia Biluo nodded and smiled, "Elder Ye, let’s discuss something, shall we?"

"Your Highness, please command!"

Ye Fan immediately responded respectfully.

"Good!"

Xia Biluo nodded and said, "Now, why don’t you demonstrate for me how to fuse Ice Spiritual Power with Fire Spiritual Power?"

"Ice and Fire fusion?"

Ye Fan was taken aback and then said, "Your Highness, I can’t fuse them."

Xia Biluo became so angry that he jumped onto a stool and pointed at Ye Fan’s nose, "Then why didn’t you invite Ling Wu?"

"Ling Wu?"

Ye Fan paused, then realizing, he said with a wry smile, "Your Highness, I..."

"Elder Ye, shut your mouth! I really am beginning to suspect whether you are a spy from another dynasty. How could the Palace Master entrust you with something as critically important as recruiting talents?"

Xia Biluo said coldly.

He was truly driven mad by this Ye Fan.

Not to mention Ling Chen, but the very fact that Ye Fan didn’t even invite someone like Ling Wu, who has the capability to fuse Ice and Fire Power, made him question what Ye Fan was really up to!

"Your Highness, please calm your anger!"

Ye Fan was almost in tears.

Rejected by Xu Lin, ridiculed by Ling Chen, and now being scolded by His Highness, just what had he gone through today!

"Ling Wu, this Elder invites you to join..."

Ye Fan issued the invitation again.

But before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Ling Wu: "Elder Ye, I’ve said it before, my brother’s choice is my choice!"