Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 303: Go Through All at Once

Chapter 303: Chapter 303: Go Through All at Once

"Your Highness, as you see, my invitation was to no avail!"

Ye Fan’s face was full of bitterness.

Biluo said coldly, "Ye Fan, whether to invite them is your responsibility, whether they accept or not is their choice. Their refusal is not a reason for your non-invitation! I thought you would understand this better than I do!"

"Enough, Ye Fan, no need to explain."

Biluo’s face was full of disappointment.

"If I hadn’t witnessed it myself, I wouldn’t dare imagine that our academy’s recruitment officer would neglect his duties to such an extent!"

"No wonder the king had to come in person! Has the upper echelon of our academy decayed to such a state?"

"Regarding today’s matter, I will report truthfully to the king and the Palace Master!"

"Ye Fan, you are currently guilty of neglecting duties, killing potential talent, and suspected treason! Consider carefully how you will explain this to my father."

"Hmph!"

Biluo huffed coldly, his cloak billowing as he soared into the sky, quickly disappearing from everyone’s view.

Seeing such a scene, as the Crown Prince, I couldn’t bear to stay any longer!

"Your Highness, please hear me out..."

Watching Biluo’s disappearing figure, Ye Fan’s face was immensely bitter, his words halting halfway.

Having fought hard for the task of recruiting students, he thought he could demonstrate his talent recognition ability.

Yet unexpectedly, he was accused by the Crown Prince of three charges.

Any one of these charges would be harsh enough.

He looked towards Chi Shen, who at this moment was vibrant and triumphant!

While he was utterly disheveled.

Chi Shen recruited six talented students for his academy, while he only managed to recruit two.

This was the first time his academy got outperformed in talent recruitment!

He knew that upon returning, regardless of those three charges, just bringing back two talented students alone would likely result in punishment from the Palace Master.

As for rewards, he couldn’t even think about that.

Biluo left with a sweep of his sleeve, and Ye Fan was utterly distraught, while Chi Shen unhesitatingly took over the task of hosting.

"All participants accepted by our academies, if you have decided, please recognize the Jade Token with your blood?"

Chi Shen smiled.

"Yes."

Ling Chen and the others immediately responded.

Soon, everyone recognized their Jade Tokens and finally became students of either academy.

"Alright."

Chi Shen was quite satisfied, smiling upon their faces, "Remember, try to report to the Academic Palace in the Royal Capital within a month."

"Understood."

Ling Chen and others hastily replied.

"Congratulations to you all!"

Chi Shen smiled.

Then, Ling Chen and others returned to the observation platforms of their respective academies.

Chi Shen looked towards the students of the academies and said with a smile, "To those who were not selected, do not be discouraged, there will be another recruitment examination in the Royal Capital in two months. As long as you pass, you can also join either academy!"

"Thank you, Lord Chi, for the guidance!"

The students bowed respectfully.

"No need to be so formal, everyone be sure not to miss the time for the examination, you must arrive in the Royal Capital within two months. As the Elder here, I congratulate you in advance on your success!"

Chi Shen laughed loudly.

"Thank you for your auspicious words."

Many students responded with a smile.

Chi Shen nodded, looking at Xu Qing, "Palace Master Xu, do you have any further instructions? If not, please announce the conclusion of the Eight Palaces Tournament?"

"Alright!"

Xu Qing nodded.

Then, with a jump, he soared into the heavens, his voice resonating throughout the area, "I declare, this session of the Eight Palaces Tournament has successfully concluded, thank you all for attending!"

Along with his voice, the Eight Palaces Tournament finally came to an end!

People reluctantly began to leave.

"Qin Shi, organize a gathering tonight for our academy’s students."

Chi Shen instructed Qin Shi.

He was more familiar with Qin Shi, so he tasked him with organizing the gathering.

It was a tradition of his academy.

After all, these individuals, having competed in the Eight Palaces Tournament, needed to get to know each other a bit, to better assist each other upon entering the academy later on.

Though both academies are the dream for countless people, once you enter, you realize.

Sometimes, the gap between dreams and reality is quite substantial.

The most outstanding talents from Great Xia gathered there, and the level of competition can be imagined.

"Don’t worry, Elder."

Qin Shi immediately replied.

"Okay, set the time and place, and let everyone know!"

Chi Shen smiled.

Having said that, he returned to the main observation platform.

At this moment.

"Palace Master Mo, congratulations! Your academy had three students selected for the Star Command Academy, setting a new record!"

Li Xuan said with a smile.

"Palace Master Li, you’re joking."

Mo Han responded, "Your academy also had two students selected, didn’t it?"

"Where can my Xuantian Academy compare to your True Martial Academy? In the future, we must exchange more!"

Li Xuan said.

"Nothing would please me more!"

Mo Han laughed.

"Alright, you two don’t be modest!"

It was only Palace Master Xu of the Taiyi Academy who could chime in as well, as Lin Fuyao of their academy joined the Wangxing Academy.

"Everyone, let’s gather tonight. True Martial Academy has won the championship, how can we let Palace Master Mo off the hook?"

Xu Qing said.

Mo Han responded, "Palace Master Xu, what are you saying? You are the host, do you expect me, a guest, to spend money on this gathering?"

Several palace masters laughed.

Just then, Chi Shen walked over.

"Lord Chi!"

All eight palace masters immediately greeted him with respect.

"No need for formalities!"

Chi Shen smiled, "Palace Masters, stay here for a few days. Once we have finalized the rewards, someone will deliver them to you."

They were having a merry conversation, but Ye Fan appeared very desolate and quickly returned to the inn where he was staying.

"Alright, continue chatting, I have some business to attend to and will take my leave first!"

Chi Shen said to everyone.

"Lord Chi, take care."

The palace masters spoke one after another.

"Mm."

Chi Shen nodded and then headed towards Taiyi Mansion.

However, he returned shortly after.

"Palace Master Cheng, please come with me."

Chi Shen spoke to the palace master of Netherworld Academy.

"Yes, Sir!"

Cheng Yuan replied respectfully.

He then left with Chi Shen.

Soon, Cheng Yuan returned with a somewhat uneasy expression and looked at Mo Han strangely.

Mo Han felt it too, but didn’t make much of it.

During this time, the looks from various palace masters were somewhat weird, and he had already gotten used to it.

...

Night fell.

Feixian Restaurant was one of the most famous restaurants in Taiyi City.

Inside a luxurious private room on the third floor.

Seven cultivators were seated.

They were Chi Shen and his party.

"First of all, welcome to joining the Star Command Academy!"

Chi Shen looked at Ling Chen and his group.

"Thank you, Elder Chi!"

Ling Chen and his group hurriedly expressed their thanks.

"Don’t mention it. Everyone feel free to order. Eat and drink freely; don’t save money on my behalf; let’s eat while we talk."

Chi Shen was quite generous.

He was genuinely happy.

It was his first time in charge of recruitment, and yet six students had joined the Star Command Academy, even breaking the historical record.

"Great! Since the elder has spoken, if we don’t order more, we might not do justice to Elder Chi’s status."

Qin Shi said with a smile.

"Yes!"

Ling Chen nodded, "Then I’ll take the liberty."

"Young Master Ling, here’s the menu!"

Qin Shi passed it over.

Ling Chen waved his hand grandly, "No need."

"Brother, have you been here before?"

Ling Wu asked curiously.

"No!"

Ling Chen shook his head.

Ling Wu was even more curious, "Then how will you order without the menu?"

Ling Chen smiled proudly, "Since we are not spending our own money, what’s there to worry about? Come on, order one of each dish from the menu."