Chapter 1272: Chapter 1243: Academy of Paradise
Black Stone City.
This is a human city.
Of course, it’s a city in a minor world since in the Main World, a city with such a peculiar name wouldn’t exist.
And Li Chen, he is now in Black Stone City.
The Human Race is also one of the major races in the minor world.
After all, among the other races, the Human Race is strongest in terms of productivity and reproduction.
Even though it’s hard to find a strong person among many humans, the large base always means a few will emerge.
And the existence of these strong individuals supports the Human Race from completely falling to other races in the minor world.
And Black Stone City is a human city with powerful figures guarding it.
Within the city, you can also see other races walking on the streets with confidence, but the city is primarily composed of humans.
When Li Chen and a group of students arrived in front of the massive architectural complex in the city, he couldn’t help but be a bit amazed.
This is an academy.
An academy larger than any university Li Chen had ever seen.
And the grand entrance of this academy bore a plaque saying ‘Academy of Paradise.’
“Academy of Paradise?”
Li Chen rubbed his nose to hide his expression, then followed the group of students into the academy.
“Dean, this is the teacher we’re recommending, his name is Li Chen.” Li Weisi stood in front of an office desk, and behind it sat an elderly man with a head full of white hair.
Li Chen noticed that the old man was actually a Martial Artist with impressive strength, although he seemed quite old, his spirits were still good.
The elder dean looked at Li Chen and then seriously turned to Li Weisi: “Alright, Li Weisi, you and the students should leave first, I want to have a private chat with this gentleman.”
“Yes!” Li Weisi gave a slight bow, then turned and left the office.
Thus, only Li Chen and the white-haired old dean were left in the office.
“Mr. Li, hello, my name is Wang Qiu. I’ve heard you want to apply to teach at our Academy of Paradise?” The old dean looked at Li Chen with a curious expression and asked.
It must be said, in all the years he had been dean, it was the first time someone had applied in such a state.
Li Chen indeed looked a bit miserable.
Besides leaning on a crutch, his entire left arm was wrapped in thick plaster, with bandages all over his body.
Of course, all this was done after entering Black Stone City as there weren’t such conditions in the forest.
All in all, Li Chen’s current appearance seemed more suited for bed rest, rather than applying for a teaching position.
“That’s right, I heard the Academy of Paradise is recruiting talent and coincidentally, I consider myself somewhat talented, so here I am.” Li Chen said with a smile.
“Our academy mainly focuses on teaching students about cultivation, Mr. Li, do you…” the old dean said hesitantly.
Wang Qiu had phrased it quite tactfully.
We are hiring teachers, not accepting injured people. If you lack skill, it’s best to leave early so we can all save face.
“Of course!” Li Chen nodded: “I understand what Dean Wang means. I know quite a lot, but coincidentally, combat happens to be one of my strong suits.”
Wang Qiu’s expression remained hesitant.
Li Chen appeared calm, which pleased him as it was the demeanor a Martial Artist should have, but the problem was he couldn’t discern Li Chen’s strength, which was crucial.
If Li Chen were a Martial Artist stronger than him, he’d naturally welcome him, but if Li Chen were bluffing, it would be difficult.
Li Chen saw the hesitation on Dean Wang Qiu’s face, smiled softly, remained silent, and extended his right hand, gently flipping it over.
A flame rose in Li Chen’s hand.
“Power of the Attribute?” The old dean’s pupils contracted, and he couldn’t help but stand up.
“You’re an Earth-level Expert?”
Li Chen smiled without speaking.
At this point, Wang Qiu also smiled.
No matter why Li Chen ended up like this, or how long his recovery would take, as long as Li Chen was an Earth-level Expert, he, as the dean, would do his utmost to invite Li Chen to join.
While Earth-level Experts aren’t very rare in the minor world, each one is formidable enough to command respect in their region.
In a world without Heavenly Level, Earth Level is the peak, and no one dares to ignore an Earth-level Expert.
“Welcome Mr. Li to join our Academy of Paradise.” Wang Qiu stood up and warmly shook Li Chen’s hand.
He too was an Earth-level Expert, but only with the power of an Earth-Level Black Rope, and since Li Chen could wield the Power of the Attribute and he couldn’t see through Li Chen’s cultivation, it only proved one thing.
Li Chen’s cultivation was stronger than his!
Whether Li Chen was an old monster maintaining his youthful appearance or genuinely so young, Wang Qiu only needed to know two things.
First, Li Chen was a genuine Earth-level Expert.
Second, he was of the Human Race.
That was enough.
After Li Chen showcased his strength, he received a warm welcome from the old dean.
The two of them chatted like old friends, though Li Chen knew it was just one of the dean’s tactics, he found it quite comfortable.
“Brother Li, do you know why our academy is called the Academy of Paradise?” Wang Qiu asked Li Chen as they stood by the window.
“Brother Wang wants to make this a paradise for students?” Li Chen replied.
Hearing this, Wang Qiu gently shook his head and smiled: “No, my goal is for this academy to produce a strong individual who can truly ascend to paradise!”
Seeing the light in Wang Qiu’s eyes, Li Chen asked curiously: “Ascend to paradise, isn’t that a place for the dead? Moreover, does paradise truly exist?”
“It exists!” Wang Qiu nodded affirmatively: “Paradise absolutely exists!”
“Do you know why there are so many genius Martial Artists in the world, yet none can break through to the Heavenly Level?” Wang Qiu asked Li Chen.
“This… I really don’t know.” Li Chen pondered for a moment before answering.
“Because the rules of this world are incomplete! Even if you cultivate to the Earth-Level Summit, you can’t break through. Only in paradise can you truly become a Heaven-level Expert!” Wang Qiu said with a solemn face.
“Only in paradise can you break through to the Heaven-level?”
Li Chen frowned, vaguely feeling that he had heard this explanation before.
Suddenly, Li Chen came to his senses.
He was astonished to realize that the paradise Wang Qiu spoke of was exactly like what he had heard about the Heavenly Gate Realm in the Main World!
Could the paradise he’s referring to be the Heavenly Gate Realm?