The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 267: Chapter 267: Rejecting Divine Wind Academy Invitation Chapter 267: Chapter 267: Rejecting Divine Wind Academy Invitation Among the martial artists present who were preparing to take the entrance examinations for the Three Major Academies, only a small portion were acquainted with Jing Yan and aware of his abilities.

Thus, the vast majority were astonished as they searched for the Donglin City martial artist, Jing Yan, mentioned by Steward Cang Long, wondering why the Outer Court Deacon of Divine Wind Academy had publicly called Jing Yan over.

It was known that the examinations had not yet started, and for Steward Cang Long to summon a martial artist who was about to take the exams was illogical.

If the exams had started and the people from the Three Major Academies saw some martial artists performing exceptionally well and intended to recruit them to their academies, then making early contact seemed normal.

But the exams hadn’t even begun.

Therefore, everyone was somewhat confused.

“Brother Jing Yan,” Jing Luoyu stood next to Jing Yan with a somewhat angry gaze directed towards Cang Long.

He also knew that Jing Yan had a discordant relationship with Cang Long and that there were entanglements between the two.

Jing Luoyu naturally had no good feelings towards Cang Long.

So, what was Cang Long’s purpose in loudly calling Jing Yan’s name?

“Mm,” Jing Yan nodded to Jing Luoyu, his gaze fixed on Cang Long who was on the platform.

Jing Yan didn’t know what Cang Long was up to and had no interest in dealing with him.

“Jing Yan, I called you over; didn’t you hear?” Cang Long waited for a moment, and seeing that Jing Yan did not respond, he immediately raised his voice, his tone impatient.

In his view, if he called Jing Yan over, Jing Yan should come immediately.

Shang Qu had asked him to call Jing Yan over, which had already been somewhat humiliating for him.

But now, after calling Jing Yan and receiving no response, he felt even more embarrassed.

“Steward Cang Long,” Deacon Gao Jie frowned, “Dean Shang Qu asked you to invite Jing Yan over.

Isn’t your attitude a bit inappropriate?”

Shang Qu, hearing Cang Long’s tone, also slightly frowned and glanced at him, but he didn’t speak.

Indeed, Cang Long’s tone wasn’t very good, but after all, he was the Outer Court Deacon of Divine Wind Academy, and in such situations, it wasn’t appropriate for Shang Qu to scold him.

“Cang Long, what are you blindly shouting about?

Just speak your mind already!” Jing Yan initially didn’t intend to pay attention to Cang Long, as he no longer planned to re-enter Divine Wind Academy, but it seemed Cang Long was persistent.

If he didn’t respond, the other party might continue to shout.

And Jing Yan’s words immediately caused the surrounding crowd to draw in a sharp breath.

What did Jing Yan just say?

Just speak your mind already!

What kind of attitude was that?

He completely disregarded Cang Long.

Normally, who would dare to speak to Cang Long in such a manner?

Truthfully, Cang Long’s previous tone hadn’t been very friendly either.

But still, he was the Outer Court Deacon of Divine Wind Academy.

For those martial artists preparing for the examinations of the Three Major Academies, not to mention an unfriendly tone, even outright scolding would be considered normal.

But Jing Yan?

Jing Yan actually made such a shocking statement to the Outer Court Deacon of Divine Wind Academy?

Instantly, the attention of everyone around was focused on Jing Yan.

Just a moment ago, everyone was guessing who the Jing Yan that Steward Cang Long mentioned was.

Now that Jing Yan had responded, they naturally realized that Jing Yan was that young martial artist wearing a green robe.

Other people were dumbfounded, and Cang Long’s face on the platform turned utterly dark.

He truly did not expect that Jing Yan would dare to be so rude to him in front of so many people.

Jing Yan’s words were akin to slapping his face.

Seeing those looking over at him, Cang Long felt as if his face was swelling.

“Insolent!”

“Jing Yan, how dare you speak like that?

When I call you over, it means I have business.

How dare you behave so insolently!” Cang Long bellowed, eyes flashing sharply, his breath heavy.

“Ridiculous, who do you think you are?

You think if you call me over, I have to come?

You really think too highly of yourself.

Sorry, maybe others see you as someone significant, but in my eyes, you are nothing,” Jing Yan sneered with a tone of contempt.

“You…” Cang Long was absolutely fuming.

He looked at the other people on the platform, his expression growing even gloomier.

His anger boiled inside, wishing he could slap Jing Yan dead.

“Steward Cang Long!” Shang Qu spoke, “Let me talk to him.

This kid sure has a temper.”

Shang Qu narrowed his eyes and waved at Cang Long.

Allowing Cang Long to continue might impact Divine Wind Academy.

Shang Qu hadn’t expected Jing Yan to have such a big temperament.

He asked Cang Long to invite Jing Yan over because he wanted to talk about having Jing Yan join Divine Wind Academy after this session’s examinations.

But Cang Long cared too much about his own face, caringly refusing to step down from the platform to invite Jing Yan over personally and instead directly calling him over from the platform.

While most martial artists, even if they held grievances against Cang Long, would fear Divine Wind Academy and not dare to act recklessly, thus obediently coming over,

Jing Yan was clearly not like most martial artists.

He had no intention of going over, and instead stood his ground, starting to shout back at Cang Long.

On the platform, there weren’t only people from Divine Wind Academy present but also management personnel from Red Lotus Academy and Dao Yi Academy, as well as representatives from prominent families of Lanqu County City.

All these people were watching.

“Yes,” Cang Long responded, retreating a few steps to stand properly.

Shang Qu walked to the front, his gaze fixed on Jing Yan.

“Jing Yan, I am the Outer Court Director of Divine Wind Academy, Shang Qu,” Shang Qu’s voice boomed.

“Hmm?” Jing Yan was slightly taken aback.

Jing Yan had indeed heard of the Outer Court Director of Divine Wind Academy, but he had never met him before.

Although he had entered Divine Wind Academy previously, Jing Yan was just an ordinary martial artist at that time and had no opportunity to meet the Outer Court Director of Divine Wind Academy.

“Jing Yan, the reason Deacon Cang Long asked you to come here was actually my idea.

His tone might not have been the best, so please don’t take it personally,” Shang Qu spoke with much more experience than Cang Long.

With just a few words, he dispelled the earlier unpleasantness.

And Shang Qu’s words astonished the young martial artists present.

Shang Qu was a figure of no small importance as the Outer Court Deacon of Divine Wind Academy.

Now even Shang Qu, this director, was speaking so courteously with Jing Yan.

Just who was this Jing Yan?

The looks directed at Jing Yan naturally underwent some changes.

Could it be that Jing Yan had some powerful backing?

Otherwise, why would Director Shang Qu be so courteous?

“Director Shang Qu, what is it you want to say?” Jing Yan’s gaze shifted, and he asked in a much softer tone.

“Hehe, it’s really nothing major.

I know you had previously trained at Divine Wind Academy and left due to certain incidents.

Now, I just want to tell you that our doors are still open to you.

I hope that after the assessment, you can rejoin Divine Wind Academy and become one of us,” Shang Qu said with a smile.

Shang Qu’s words made everyone present widen their eyes.

The Outer Court Director of Divine Wind Academy was personally extending an invitation to Jing Yan to join Divine Wind Academy?

But…

the assessment hadn’t even started yet!

Even if the assessment had begun, there probably wouldn’t be many people who the Outer Court Director would personally invite, right?

So, just what were Jing Yan’s virtues and abilities?

“What great honor!”

“This Jing Yan, who exactly is he?

Even Director Shang Qu is personally extending an invitation!”

“Tsk tsk, what an honor indeed.

If I were invited by Director Shang Qu like this, I would definitely accept right away.”

“Pfft, are you joking?

You might not even pass the assessment, and Director Shang Qu would personally invite you?

You must be dreaming.”

“How is it a joke?

Look at that Jing Yan, he’s not even twenty years old, right?

Even if he’s in the Innate Realm, he’s probably just at the Early Innate stage.

If he can be invited by Director Shang Qu, why can’t I?”

Whispers spread through the crowd.

Most martial artists looked at Jing Yan with envy.

Being personally invited by a director of an academy was an immense honor.

Normally, anyone receiving such an invitation would be grateful and immediately express their willingness to join Divine Wind Academy.

Everyone was envious of Jing Yan.

However, Jing Yan remained silent for the moment.

Seeing that Jing Yan did not immediately respond, Shang Qu naturally frowned slightly, feeling a bit displeased.

He had personally extended an invitation to Jing Yan.

And Jing Yan had not immediately accepted, which seemed somewhat ungrateful.

Actually, it wasn’t as if Shang Qu esteemed Jing Yan so highly; his main goal was not really to invite Jing Yan.

He was actually doing this for himself, to build a reputation as a patron of talents in public.

As for Jing Yan, even if Jing Yan accepted the invitation and joined Divine Wind Academy, Shang Qu might not pay any more attention to him.

“Director Shang Qu, I appreciate your kind offer, but I am afraid I cannot accept it.

I have no plans to rejoin Divine Wind Academy.

Since the day I left, I have had no intention of rejoining,” Jing Yan stated resolutely after pondering for a moment.

A collective gasp of astonishment reverberated around them.

This was simply…

The Outer Court Director of Divine Wind Academy had personally extended an invitation and been refused?

What exactly was Jing Yan thinking?

The crowd’s gazes grew strange.

After hearing Jing Yan’s response, Shang Qu’s expression turned sour.

When he had extended the invitation, he had not expected to be refused.

Even if Jing Yan truly wanted to refuse, he shouldn’t have been so direct.

Even if you don’t want to rejoin Divine Wind Academy, you could have been more tactful, saying you would need to think about it!

But now?

You just flatly refused and said you had no plans to reenter the academy ever since you left!