Chapter 52: Martial Universities Gather

Throughout the afternoon, knocks on the door kept coming, so Jiang Yan simply left it wide open.

Recruitment teachers from several renowned Martial Arts Universities—Eastern Xing Martial University, Southern Black Tortoise Martial University, Western Cang Martial University, and Northern Ming Martial University—sat together in the already cramped living room, making it feel even more crowded.

“Brother Jiang Yan, our Western Cang Martial University’s vice principal also uses a saber, just like you. As long as you agree to apply to our university, we promise you’ll become the vice principal’s personal disciple.”

“Who says practicing the saber means you have to join your Western Cang Martial University? Jiang Yan has already mastered Blade Momentum at such a young age. It’s only a matter of time before he comprehends Saber Intent.”

“Besides, understanding the principles of Saber Intent often takes decades. By then, Jiang Yan will have long graduated.”

“Hmph, Yuan Xinfeng, don’t go too far!”

“Haha, I’m just stating the facts. Everyone knows the truth.”

The recruitment teachers from Western Cang Martial University and Northern Ming Martial University began to argue, their behavior far from the dignified image expected of teachers.

Others filled out their applications cautiously, afraid of being edged out by competitors, with no luxury of choosing their schools.

But for Jiang Yan, it was different. Teachers from several Martial Arts Universities renowned across Blue Star completely shed their decorum, disregarding their image as they squabbled and fought over Jiang Yan’s enrollment.

It was truly a case of comparing oneself to others only to feel utterly inadequate. Students who nervously filled out their applications, fearing rejection, would likely be infuriated to see this scene.

The entire living room was in chaos, but Jiang Yan was delighted to witness it.

Whenever a recruitment teacher asked for his thoughts, he would reply:

“Not bad.”

“I’ll think about it.”

“I’ll definitely consider it when the time comes.”

“Hmm, your university is excellent.”

“Let’s wait a little longer.”

It was astonishing how a young man who hadn’t even grown all his hair could navigate among these seasoned veterans of the Jianghu.

The noisy atmosphere suddenly quieted at the sound of a greeting.

“It seems I’m late, everyone.”

The speaker was a mature woman with a voluptuous figure and a pretty face adorned with light makeup.

Her eyes swept across the room and immediately landed on Jiang Yan. With a formulaic smile on her lips, she walked toward him in her black, translucent high heels.

The teachers from the other Martial Arts Universities all felt a pang of regret, as the work badge on her chest had already revealed her identity to everyone.

This woman was from Demon Capital Martial University!

As one of Blue Star’s top two universities, Demon Capital Martial University and Divine Capital Martial University held absolute authority in student recruitment.

A long-standing legacy.

Abundant educational resources.

Official support and preferential policies.

And an exceptionally strong faculty.

Demon Capital Martial University had nurtured nearly one-tenth of Blue Star’s Peak Martial Saints!

Although they were recruitment teachers from one of the four major Martial Arts Universities, their status paled in comparison to this beauty from Demon Capital Martial University.

Compared to Demon Capital Martial University, their schools had no competitive edge at all.

All the benefits and promises they had offered earlier lost their appeal the moment this woman arrived.

“Sigh, it seems we have no chance now.”

“It’s all your fault for arguing back and forth. Now look, we’ve lost our opportunity.”

“How is this my fault? If you hadn’t undermined me, Jiang Yan would have already agreed to apply to our Western Cang Martial University. I think it’s all your fault.”

“Oh ho, looks like you’re not convinced. Come on, let’s take this outside for a fight?”

“Damn it, I’ve had enough of you for years, always interfering with my recruitment every year.”

Two teachers, fueled by years of pent-up resentment, finally erupted at this moment, actually rolling up their sleeves and flying out of the living room.

The other teachers were unfazed, knowing they had lost their chance, but still felt somewhat unwilling. They decided to watch the spectacle for a while, curious to see who Jiang Yan would ultimately choose.

The female teacher from Demon Capital University walked up to Jiang Yan.

“Little brother, do you think big sister is pretty?”

Jiang Yan thought to himself that this person wasn’t being genuine at all, but still politely smiled: “Not bad.”

The woman’s mouth twitched, seemingly dissatisfied with this answer:

“Then do you want to join big sister’s school?”

The other teachers watched in stunned silence, cursing this woman for having no shame—recruiting is recruiting, but to use such underhanded tactics?

Could Jiang Yan, a young man full of vigor and vitality, resist such temptation?

“Damn, Demon Capital University’s move is too sneaky. I should’ve brought my daughter along. A hot-blooded young man like Jiang Yan definitely wouldn’t be able to resist.”

“Damn it, using the honey trap—why didn’t I think of that?”

“Can we not be so strict about gender? Even though I’m a man, if Jiang Yan is willing to join our school, I wouldn’t mind sacrificing my own charms.”

These usually dignified and respected recruitment teachers were now beating their chests in frustration, regretting why they hadn’t thought of such an unorthodox method.

“Little brother, do you want to join big sister? When you get to Demon Capital, big sister will take you to play with fun things~”

The woman’s face already showed confidence. With Demon Capital University’s reputation and her carefully planned attire, she believed no one could resist.

Who knew Jiang Yan’s next words would completely freeze the smile on her face.

“We’ll see.”

Soon, there was another knock at the door.

“Excuse me.”

A middle-aged man walked in. He had a square face, hair fixed with gel, stood tall and upright, looking very proper. The badge pinned to his chest revealed his origin.

Divine Capital Martial University.

Thus, the two most top-tier schools on Blue Star were now both present.

“My name is Sun Qi, from Divine Capital Martial University.”

Sun Qi walked up to Jiang Yan and shook his hand in a very formal manner.

After the handshake, he glanced sideways at the woman from Demon Capital University and said indifferently, “Real recruitment relies on a school’s foundation and sincerity, not on other flashy and insubstantial things.”

Sun Qi’s meaning was clear—he was practically pointing fingers, saying that Demon Capital University’s people didn’t play by the rules.

The woman sneered, crossed her arms, and said calmly:

“Then I wonder what sincerity your esteemed school will show? I’m so looking forward to it~”

Sun Qi looked at Jiang Yan and said word by word:

“Join our Divine Capital Martial University, and our principal will personally instruct you.”

“If you feel that Principal Qin, as a Peak Martial Saint, cannot teach you, we can also request the Cangyuan Saber Saint, who is far away in the Starry Sky, to project an avatar and personally guide your Saber Technique.”