Chapter 97: Unforgettable (1/2)
Ding! Everyone looked over as Ghostfire walked out under Bazeer’s command and raised a toast, facing the Great Yu Empire’s elites. A hint of a smile crept onto his pale face as he paused, then spoke with a hoarse voice, “Ladies and gentlemen. This is Brother Bazeer’s first time at the Great Yu Empire, but he is certain he will come into contact with you in the future. There is no need for any welcome gifts, and he is willing to share some information about the Astral Combat Academy so that no one would be too lost.”
Everyone grew excited instantly; it had finally begun. One of the common goals at this banquet was to find suitable allies, but even more important was to get information about the Astral Combat Academy; that was crucial for the examination.
Bazeer walked up and looked at everyone. Strictly speaking, they were all of the same generation, but they were all of no significance to him. He didn’t mind sharing a few hints that only a few elites knew with these nobodies. “The Astral Combat Academy has been passed from generation to generation since ancient times. There are a total of ten individual schools, eight in the Innerverse, and now two in the Outerverse. The Outerverse Youth Council is mostly comprised of those from Astral-9, so we might not understand the other academies very well, but do not consider this an academy. The best description is a land of struggle; everything you need, you’ll have to fight for yourself. There will be no allocation, nor are there any standard teachers.”
No teachers? Everyone was shocked. Then how would it still be considered an academy?
Bazeer smiled, “I don’t know about the other academies, but in Astral-9, you have to strive for what you want to learn, perhaps even engage in battle. A price has to be paid for a mentor to instruct you; there are tutors in the Astral Combat Academy, but they decide whether to teach you. So here’s a kind reminder; this is the Astral Combat Academy; even learning is obtained through battle. It is a battlefield where you win the right to study.”
“Representative Bazeer, are the rumors true that the Astral Combat Academy has an ancient trial region?” someone asked.
Bazeer smiled, “Those secrets cannot readily be revealed.”
“Representative Bazeer, do you know why the Tenth Academy has arrived in the Frostwave Weave? Is it a decision by the Ten Arbiters?” another questioned.
Bazeer similarly avoided answering. He knew some information, but these people were not fit to know, as they simply could not enter the Astral Combat Academy. Only the top elites of the universe could enter the Astral Combat Academy, and these people had no means of competition.
Lu Yin turned back, puzzled.
Bazeer smiled, “Councilor Wendy Yushan has allowed me to announce on her behalf that her engagement with you is canceled with immediate effect.”
Lu Yin’s eyes shot wide open, and he clenched his fists as anger immediately surged through him. Everyone was stunned; Huo Xiaoling, Jenny Auna, even the brother and sister who had just reached the door. No one would have thought this could happen, and Bazeer had actually announced this in front of everyone. This was humiliation, utter humiliation!
A peal of mocking laughter rang through the area. Lu Yin was technically a king, but he was also just an idle noble that nobody really cared about. Many had mocked his intent to marry Wendy Yushan before in secret, but now it spilled out into open ridicule.
Lu Yin glared coldly at Bazeer, realizing what had happened. The entire banquet had been for this one moment, a plot targeted at him. Bazeer didn’t want to tell these people anything, he simply wanted to lure them out to make this announcement in front of them. And he was using the name of the Outerverse Youth Council to spread this news throughout the universe. Lu Yin’s intent to wed Wendy Yushan had already been a joke on the Zenyu Star, but now it would be a joke throughout the universe.
Raas sneered smugly, while a trace of rage flashed past the flabbergasted Jenny Auna’s eyes. It was Huo Xiaoling’s expression that held a hint of pity and sorrow, while Tianming and the others frowned at this extreme step. This Bazeer wanted Lu Yin to become a laughing stock across the universe; unless he could marry Wendy in the future, this would forever be a taint on his name!
“Let’s go,” Gerlaine walked up to Lu Yin and pulled him.
Gerbach walked along as well, “I’m so sorry, I never thought it would come to this.”