Douluo Continent: The Sky Revealed, What the Hell is Honkai Academy?

Chapter 81 A Twist of Fate: The Massive Resources Offered by the Massive Group
"Alas, the situation is stronger than people."

Another envoy from the kingdom sighed inwardly, stealing a glance at the unfathomable Zhang Yi and the group of terrifyingly aura-filled women behind him.

"Dean Zhang Yi is exceptionally capable, and the academy's foundation is unfathomable. Who dares to question the rules he sets? It's just a pity about my gifted nephew..."

Prince Avalanche's lips twitched. He had originally hoped to use his princely status and "sincerity" to secure a few more spots for the empire.

It now appears that the male members of the royal family, whom the royal family has carefully groomed, have no chance at all.

He looked at Xue Ke, who was beautiful, beside him, and felt a mix of emotions, both relieved and a little frustrated.

Ning Fengzhi exchanged a glance with Chen Xin and Gu Rong, and they all saw a hint of helplessness and understanding in each other's eyes.

They finally understood that Dean Zhang Yi's actions could not be judged by ordinary standards.

Although the reason sounds absurd, since he said it himself, it is an unshakable ironclad rule of Honkai Impact 3rd.

It's already incredibly fortunate that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was able to retain Ning Rongrong as its core member.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei of the Spirit Hall had grim expressions, but dared not retaliate. Pope Bibi Dong's orders were for befriending and infiltrating, not for offending.

It's already a success that Hu Liena was able to stay; as for Xie Yue and Yan, we'll have to make other plans.

The two even began to consider whether, upon returning, they should suggest to the Pope that they gather more girls with top-tier martial souls and send them over...

The atmosphere in the square became extremely oppressive, filled with feelings of disappointment and helplessness.

In this oppressive atmosphere, Zhang Yi seemed to see through everyone's thoughts.

He smiled gently, a smile as gentle as a spring breeze across ice, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

"but……"

He changed the subject, drawing out his words, which made everyone's hearts jump again.

"Although our academy does not formally admit male students, the rules cannot be broken."

His gaze swept over the dejected male geniuses and their elders who dared not speak out, and he slowly said:

"But you have all come from afar and are all guests. If you are interested, your close relatives, teachers or important attendants may apply to stay temporarily in the guest quarters outside the academy."

He paused, then threw out the real bait:
"During this period, you may visit some of the college's open areas to the public to a limited extent and experience the learning atmosphere of our college."

“You can even choose to donate to the academy in exchange for the qualification to cultivate in a specific public training ground, or to audit some non-core public courses.”

"In short, by paying a small price, you can become a 'distinguished guest' of our Honkai Academy and experience this unique cultivation holy land on the continent."

These words were like a torch being lit in the darkness!
The square, which had been deathly silent just moments before, suddenly erupted into an even more frenzied atmosphere than before!

"What?! We can stay?!"

"You can even cultivate in the academy?! And audit courses?!"

"Long live Dean Zhang Yi!!"

"A price! Any price is negotiable!!"

Everyone's eyes lit up! They weren't afraid of Zhang Yi asking for an exorbitant price, but rather that they wouldn't even be able to get in the door, or even have a chance!

Who doesn't know that Honkai Academy is the most mysterious cultivation holy land in Douluo Continent?
The Tree of Life alone, which covers the entire academy and exudes a powerful aura of life, has enough energy to double the cultivation speed of Soul Masters and prolong their lives!
Not to mention the soul-guided simulated training grounds throughout the academy, improved by combining the Void Treasury with local technology. These grounds are faintly visible, uniquely shaped, and exhibit astonishing energy fluctuations. They can simulate various extreme environments anytime, anywhere, to hone one's soul power and willpower.
There is also the legendary spiritual spring that can purify soul power and solidify one's foundation;

And the Gravity Combat Corridor, designed and personally guided by Fu Hua and Li Sushang, two martial arts and swords goddesses, is a great place to hone combat skills.

Every inch of land and every breath of air here contains opportunities that are unimaginable to the outside world!
One day of cultivation here is equivalent to several months of arduous training outside!
"Our Heavenly Dou Empire is willing to offer up 100 tons of 'Millennium Sunken Silver' from our national treasury, 10 'Star Cores', plus five-year mining rights to three rare mines! We only ask for 10 guest residence slots, for a period of one year!"

Prince Avalanche practically roared it out. At that moment, he was incredibly grateful that he had brought enough sincerity, otherwise he would have truly returned empty-handed.

"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is offering an additional 50 million Gold Soul Coins, ten boxes of various rare gems and jade, and opening three of our trade routes to your esteemed academy! Please, Dean, reserve five long-term guest slots for our school!"

Ning Fengzhi immediately followed, his tone urgent, as if afraid of being a step too slow.

"The Spirit Hall is willing to provide..."

Yue Guan and Gui Mei hurriedly spoke up, rattling off a dazzling list of rare metals, soul bones, and soul tool materials.

Representatives from the four lower sects and various kingdoms and duchies rushed to the scene, almost emptying their own treasuries, hoping to stay in this "paradise" for as long as possible.

Even just sensing the aura from the outside is invaluable for the growth of the younger generation!

The scene got a little out of control, as if it had turned into a large-scale auction.

Zhang Yi simply watched all this with a smile. Rita had somehow taken out an exquisite soul tool notebook and was elegantly and quickly recording the "sponsorship" list from all parties.

After keeping a low profile for so many years, the moment of reward has finally arrived with the exposure of the gold list!
This frenzy of "sponsorship" lasted for a whole day.

Ultimately, almost every influential force successfully obtained a number of "guest residence" slots, paying a painful but ultimately worthwhile price.
The guesthouse area outside Bad Academy was instantly overcrowded, and even expansion plans were immediately put on the agenda.

For the next two days, the entire area surrounding Honkai Impact 3rd Academy was immersed in a peculiar atmosphere.

Those qualified "guests" moved cautiously within the permitted area, as if on a pilgrimage, greedily absorbing the rich energy and observing the daily cultivation and activities of the academy's students, their hearts filled with envy and awe.

Zhang Yi, meanwhile, sat calmly in the dean's office, taking stock of the massive amount of "sponsorship" resources.

In addition to the abundant resources from their family backgrounds or sects, Zhang Yi also received another reward unique to him for recruiting so many exceptionally talented female students.

[Ding! Detected that the host has successfully recruited 23 qualified students: Ning Rongrong, Hu Liena, Xue Ke...]

[Apprentice Recruitment System Rewards Settlement in Progress...]

Congratulations, host! You have received the following rewards:

1. Prototype of Godhood - Civilization Guide: This form embodies the host's belief in using the [Void Treasury] to promote the progress of civilization and the [Xuanyuan Sword] to protect the flame of humanity, thus creating a special prototype of godhood.

This divine status does not depend on faith, but is based on the spread of knowledge and order, the survival and development of civilization. The host's ability to understand and apply the rules is greatly enhanced, and the essence of soul power begins to transform into divine power.

2. Soul power quality is concentrated tenfold (the host is temporarily restricted by the plane rules and cannot directly break through to the level 100 to become a god, but the actual energy level and quality have surpassed that of ordinary Limit Douluo).

3. The age limit of all spirit rings is increased by 100,000 years, and the effect of spirit skills is increased by an additional 10%!

4. Enhanced system academy modification privileges, unlocking [Academy Domain - Concept Enhancement]: Within the Honkai Academy, the host can mobilize the power of the academy concept to form an absolute domain. Within the domain, the host's all attributes are increased by 50%, and local rules can be modified to a certain extent (such as spatial stability, energy flow, gravity changes, etc.).

5. Obtain the divine material: [World Tree Branch]. This material contains immense life and world origin power, which can nourish all things, stabilize space, and even serve as a core material for forging divine artifacts.

(End of this chapter)