Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 276 Warning

Chapter 276: Chapter 276 Warning

With such a calm and indifferent tone, it seemed as if the two grand Academic Palaces, revered as sacred places by everyone, were barely worth mentioning in Ling Wu’s eyes.

These were the King Star Academy and the General Star Academy!

They only admitted peerless geniuses!

"Miss Ling, you must consider this carefully. This is no child’s play; don’t be rash."

Qin Shi continued, "Even if Ling Chen fails to qualify for direct admission, he can still take part in the recruitment assessments held by the two academies two months after the Eight Palaces’ martial discussions. With two months’ time, it’s possible that Young Master Lingchen could gain entry into the two academies as well."

Ling Wu replied with a nonchalant smile, "It’s fine, I can join my brother in taking the recruitment assessments."

Despite the conversation having reached this point, Ling Wu remained utterly unmoved.

The crowd looked at Ling Wu as if they were looking at a fool.

They simply could not comprehend her thinking.

To face such gracious invitations from the two prestigious academies and to choose to refuse them all?

Ling Chen was already underqualified; Ling Wu, however, put the decision in Ling Chen’s hands. How was this any different from directly refusing?

Unbelievable!

Ling Wu could have been more adaptable and chosen to join one of the academies.

Once a powerhouse in the future, she would be able to help Ling Chen.

Instead of acting impulsively, as she was doing now.

Furthermore, she wouldn’t even need to wait until later; upon entering an academy, she could provide some of its resources for Ling Chen’s use.

This too would be a win-win strategy!

Yet Ling Wu chose a baffling course of action!

What was this?

Sibling affection?

Don’t be ridiculous!

In this world, strength is paramount.

Without strength, once one’s talent has waned, even the deepest bond between siblings cannot compare to the golden words of the powerful!

A single sentence could separate their lives and deaths.

Shen Xiao, Lin Fuyao, and others showed bitter smiles on their faces.

It turned out that their heated arguments were all in vain?

The council hall fell silent for a moment.

Then, one by one, people began to rise and take their leave.

They truly did not know how to persuade Ling Wu.

As they left, nearly everyone shook their heads with looks of pity in their eyes.

Soon, only Ling Chen and his sister were left in the council hall.

"Xiao Wu, you really don’t have to do this."

Ling Chen said with a smile, "You can choose the academy of your hopes."

Ling Wu beamed, "I don’t know much about either academy, and I don’t want to be separated from you. I know that with your talent, Sir, you will definitely be noticed by the two academies. When that time comes, we can choose an academy to join together."

"Alright."

Ling Chen nodded his head.

For now, it was just a matter of dealing with these lobbyists. The final decision, of course, would have to be conveyed to esteemed Ye Fan and Chi Shen.

"Oh, and from now on, at any time, don’t call me ’Young Master’ anymore. With your strength and talent, there’s no need for you to serve anyone as a maid. Let us refer to each other as siblings; although we’re not related by blood, our affection is deeper than that of real siblings."

Ling Chen suddenly became serious.

A maid was considered a servant, a status beneath others.

Although it was just a title, it related to a cultivator’s state of mind.

A cultivator, if they always felt inferior and lacked confidence, would never become a true powerhouse!

Ling Wu shook her head, "I don’t want to be your sister."

"What, you want to be my elder sister?"

Ling Chen rolled his eyes.

Suddenly, Ling Wu lifted her eyes, her pupils shimmering with moisture as she gazed intensely at Ling Chen, "I still want to be that maid who warms your bed."

This one sentence seemed to drain all her courage.

After she spoke, she fled from the council hall as if running away.

"She’s grown up."

It wasn’t until that beautiful figure had disappeared and the sound of a closing door echoed from afar that Ling Chen muttered to himself.

All this time, he had treated Ling Wu as if she were just a little girl.

However, this little girl, she was finally about to grow up.

But her father was still waiting for her to come to the rescue, how could she indulge in romantic affairs at this time?

Moreover, his feelings for Ling Wu were only those of siblings.

...

The next day.

The point-based competition of the Eight Palaces entered its fourth round.

This time after the draw, True Martial Academy’s opponent was none other than Taiwu Academy.

In the first three rounds, True Martial Academy’s opponents were relatively weak.

Starting this round, True Martial Academy’s opponents would become significantly stronger.

"Who would have thought we’d face Taiwu Academy so soon."

Ling Chen glanced at the Taiwu Academy Observation Platform, his expression rather solemn.

He still remembered a scene from a gathering not so long ago.

Yesterday, Jiang Wusheng did not visit because of Ling Wu.

He knew that Jiang Wusheng was planning to take advantage of the competition between the two academies to target him.

He wasn’t too afraid of Jiang Wusheng himself.

It was just that he worried that because of him, others like Wan Er might get implicated.

"Captain, let me fight this time?"

Wan Er and Chen Yichen both volunteered eagerly.

In the previous three matches, it was Ye Zhenzhen, Ling Chen, and Ling Wu who fought.

Each of them defeated five opponents from the other side, leaving no opportunity for the rest to participate.

How could they just spectate such a grand event without involving themselves?

Faced with their eager eyes, Ling Chen found it hard to make a decision.

Had it been other academies, he could have readily sent the two to fight first.

But this time, their opponent was Taiwu Academy.

And it was Taiwu Academy, with whom he had a grudge!

Seeing Ling Chen fall silent, both became anxious.

This was a great opportunity to showcase their talent and strength.

Moreover, the other academies were even stronger, leaving them less likely to shine.

Ling Wu was also puzzled, not understanding why Ling Chen wouldn’t send the two into battle.

"Captain, why not let them fight?"

Ling Wu also spoke up.

"Alright!"

Ling Chen agreed reluctantly but warned them gravely: "Remember, if you are outmatched, concede immediately!"

"Understood."

Upon hearing this, they both promptly replied with delight.

Of course, they didn’t take Ling Chen’s warning to heart.

In the three previous rounds, throughout all the matches, there had been no fatalities.

There hadn’t even been a case of someone’s cultivation being destroyed.

At worst, some were seriously injured.

To be able to showcase themselves in front of the dignitaries of King Star Academy and General Star Academy, and at most risking serious injury, was a bearable cost.

"Good!"

Ling Chen looked at them and said, "This time, the fighting order will be Wan Er, Chen Yichen, myself, Ling Wu, Ye Zhenzhen. Any problems?"

Now that Ye Zhenzhen’s Divine Soul control had been lifted, he didn’t trust her completely.

Therefore, he placed her last.

"No problem."

Wan Er and the others nodded hastily.

"Good!"

Ling Chen nodded, then submitted the list for the match.

Seeing this, Wan Er and Chen Yichen’s faces beamed with satisfaction, sitting in their chairs rubbing their hands together, itching to get in the fight!

Soon, Xiao Yun’s voice rang out.

"Would the first contestants from True Martial Academy and Taiwu Academy please come forward for the battle!"

The match between True Martial Academy and Taiwu Academy was the first match of the day.