I Can See Your Combat Power-Chapter 1635 - 81: Tuition Fee_2

"Patriarch He’s idea is tremendously flawed!"

Liu Tang raised his voice: "You all believe that the Void Grandmaster established the Unparalleled Academy to target noble families, but Liu Tang believes that the founding of this Unparalleled Academy is to serve these families!"

"To serve the families?"

Patriarch He couldn’t help but laugh bitterly: "Has Brother Liu lost his mind? With Longzhou launching an assault on the Tang Clan, the Void Grandmaster couldn’t wait to feast on the flesh and blood of the noble families. How could he possibly have good intentions?"

Liu Tang smiled and solemnly took out a piece of paper from his chest, spreading it in front of the Nong and He Family representatives: "In recent days, Liu has reviewed the Unparalleled Academy’s operations hundreds of times, and I’ve also contacted the Wind Media Agency that first spread the news. Regardless of the version, there’s never been a single word preventing the noble families’ disciples from enrolling."

Setting the paper gently down, Liu Tang looked directly at both Patriarchs Nong and He and said indifferently: "What’s the big deal about Soul Casting? The truly frightening aspect is the possibility for the Unparalleled Academy to elevate the martial arts of common families to the level of the great clans, and for warriors at a bottleneck to have the opportunity to break through once again." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"But isn’t this problem present not only among the lesser clans and solitary cultivators? Just within our three families alone, there are countless frustrated cultivators, geniuses tormented by their inner demons, and strong warriors trapped at their limits. Are their lives meant only for the loyalty to the clans, or to waste away in remote regions?"

"As long as the Unparalleled Academy speaks up, there is no tuition fee that our three families cannot afford. What you both worry about is that the Academy might pose a threat to the noble families by disseminating the essence of martial arts. But how many slots can a mere academy have? If more than half of these are filled by our own family members or retainers, could the threats you speak of really materialize?"

"Let me ask you this, what if there was a Titled-class Expert cultivating our forces day and night? What changes would there be to the grand family structures after twenty years?"

All things have yin and yang sides, and most of the time, only one side is visible due to lack of wisdom or inadequate methods.

Just as Patriarchs Nong and He earlier regarded the Unparalleled Academy as a formidable foe, their vision was obscured.

However, once Liu Tang lifted the veil and presented another possibility, not only were both Patriarchs moved, but the participating Grandmasters in the council were also swayed.

Everyone present had crossed hands with the Void Grandmaster and naturally understood the terrifying prowess of this era’s youngest Grandmaster. If animosity could be resolved, who would want to be opposed?

For a moment, the eyes of the grandmasters from the Nong and He clans grew eager as they looked toward their respective patriarchs.

Sensing his clannermen’s hopeful gazes, Patriarch He lowered his head in contemplation for a moment, then hesitantly said: "But our three families already have tensions with the Tang Clan. If the Unparalleled Academy harbors bias and treats us unfairly, wouldn’t it ruin the cultivation of our clan’s disciples?"

"Patriarch He might be underestimating the Void Grandmaster’s generosity."

Liu Tang chuckled: "This might be unpleasant to hear, but our so-called grand clans are merely scrabbling around in the lower realm, with rises and falls every hundred years. However, the Void Grandmaster, in the end, aims to be named among the most illustrious figures in the history of the Human Race. Such a person would only gaze upon the stars, never stooping to observe the squalor in the mire."

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Longzhou Calendar, year 1792, July 8th

Ever since Feng Shixing’s graduation yesterday, the once deserted noon recruitment platform became incredibly lively and grand. Those stretching their necks and desperately waving their hands were no longer covert agents of Wind Media, but genuine warriors with the intention of enrolling.

This immediately enlightened Du Ting and Du Wei to the deeper meaning in the Academy Head’s words, who had been relaxing for several months.

Faced with the enthusiastic crowd of applicants, and the continuous arrival of noble families upon hearing the news, perhaps for a very long time to come, they would not find a moment’s rest.

But this busyness was exactly what they had been yearning for. Following Tang Luo with their entire clan was precisely to take part in such world-changing endeavors.

"One at a time, no pushing, this is just the registration spot. Take a number and wait to be admitted; whether you qualify for guidance will be up to the Academy Head to decide!"

"Don’t shove, keep clear, line up. We’re distributing 500 number tokens today. Those who haven’t received one by the time we’re finished can return tomorrow. Those who cause chaos over places may be expelled from the city by the guards—consider this a warning!"

The elder maintained order in the line, distributing number tokens, calculating the potential income for the Unparalleled Academy with calculating fingers, his face stern, but his heart bursting with joy.

And Tang Luo, working in his office at the top level of the Red Crystal Hall, glanced occasionally at the bustling scene below, continuously revising the amount of tuition fees.

Initially, he had thought to make a modest profit by setting the Soul Casting tuition fee within the scope of ten million gold resources, and then doubled the course tuition fees.

After all, the price of a random piece of spiritual armor or spiritual weapon is around ten million now, and the price offered by Unparalleled Academy for the Soul Casting course can be called the king of cost performance.

However, after Du Ling relayed back the attitude of Nong Changxi, Tang Luo felt that the tuition fee for this customized course could not be set so arbitrarily.

Crossing out the original pricing of twenty million in materials, Tang Luo took up a pen to write down "Custom Pricing Negotiation" before handing it over to Du Ling, who had been waiting by the side.

"The price for Soul Casting will be set at ten million, as for the customized course, we will decide on the price after talking with the students."

Du Ling respectfully took the price list with both hands and nodded heavily. After solemnly putting it into his sleeve, he said, "Headmaster, the students who have received their numbers today have been waiting in the hall for a long time, shall we..."

"Let’s go, let’s go see them together."

Rising from the table, Elder Du Ling led Tang Luo down from the high tower to face the five hundred students in the main hall.

Five hundred eager eyes stared at Tang Luo’s face, their desire and anticipation overflowing.

From the moment they received Feng Shixing’s news in Unparalleled City, the passion in these youths was ignited. Many of them had been waiting since before dawn, hoping to be the first to enroll at noon.

But beyond their desire and hope, some students’ eyes held worry and unease; getting a good number did not guarantee success, the final decision lay in the hands of the headmaster, and even if they were lucky enough to be recognized by the headmaster, the challenge of the tuition fee awaited them.

Feng Shixing, as the head of the management department, was exempted from tuition fee, so until now, they were all unaware of the exact tuition fees for the Soul Casting course and the custom course, naturally making them anxious.

After all, there were very few scions from wealthy families among those who registered this time, and most were the children of smaller families from various prefectures. Their families might have some savings, but it was far from enough to purchase a Profound-level technique.

Reviewing the eyes of the crowd before him, Tang Luo could naturally see their worries and said indifferently, "Switch positions. Within ten breaths, those who want to enroll in the Soul Casting course, move to the left side; those who want to adjust their martial arts style, move to the right side."

Following the headmaster’s order, the five hundred students quickly split into two groups. The side hall on the left was fully packed, while on the right, there were only a few.

"Elder Du Ling, take those few students on the right side to a quiet room for placement, and have attendants record their needs."

With a wave of his hand instructing Du Ling to take away the students who chose the customized course, Tang Luo then had those who chose the Soul Casting course line up in three rows according to their needs.

"The Soul Casting course lasts for a month, with a tuition fee of ten million gold."

Speaking openly and honestly about the tuition fee, the expressions of worry in the hall turned to ecstasy.

"Don’t get too happy too soon."

Tang Luo, with his hands behind his back, spoke calmly and coldly, "To enroll in the Soul Casting course, you must first complete the accumulation of Spiritual Power for your breakthrough. If the course fails due to insufficient Spiritual Power accumulation, the tuition fee will not be refunded."

"Therefore, before the course begins, The Academy hopes you will be honest with yourselves. If your Spiritual Power accumulation isn’t sufficient yet, return your number and come back to enroll once the accumulation is complete."

How long accumulating Spiritual Power for a breakthrough takes can vary, but using the simplest calculation, if it takes someone ten years to reach the peak from just starting Transcendence, then accumulation would take roughly thirty years.

However, during these thirty years of cultivation, Spiritual Power is all stored inside one’s viscera and cannot be utilized, except by some special secret methods.

Therefore, most people always feel that their cultivation has entered a bottleneck, with no changes, until they gradually sense the strengthening of their viscera over time.

Many mistake the enhancement of the viscera as a sign that their Spiritual Power accumulation is sufficient and attempt the breakthrough.

This is also why there are so many examples in Xiehe of failed breakthroughs leading to demonic possession; ultimately, it boils down to insufficient accumulation.

And now, of the nearly five hundred students standing before Tang Luo, the vast majority are at the state of unity of spirit and intent but with insufficient levels of accumulation.