44 Decision

For the next few days, trainers from each school challenged each other to determine a victor and even those such as Gu Lexian and the others battled each other. Each and every student fought with all their might in order to gain a recommendation into an academy

As for the top 10 students including Ye Qin, Wang Tao, Chen Jingyi, Tang Yaling, Sun Zan and more, they were invited into the top 5 academies. Though even the War God Academy known throughout history as the number 1 Academy, Ye Qin didn't accept their offer straight away as he took the conditions and structure of each academy in mind

The War God Academy focused almost solely on training elite soldiers which meant for little to almost no time for other things. Though the bright side is that those who enter the academy are able to gain more opportunities to participate in expeditions in the Abandoned Lands and even the Monster Realm!

The Heaven's Gate Academy also extended their invitation. The school forces students to take lessons on etiquette making them appear like nobles of the past which is why the school has the least amount of students in the top 5 Academies however, they also focus on training elite soldiers and also have their own Breeding classes

The Nine Peak Academy caught Ye Qin's attention the most of the three. Just like the name implies, the school is located on nine different mountains and interconnect with each other through a central building which is naturally located in the center of the peaks. The Academy focuses on training both soldiers and breeders whilst allowing the freest time out of all the academies which is what Ye Qin needs the most

After carefully thinking about it, Ye Qin made up his mind and discussed it with his friends. "Have you guys decided where you want to go?" he asked

"Yea, the War God Academy." Sun Zan replied instantly

"The Heaven's Gate Academy." Tang Yaling said which shocked the three of them

"Wait what? You? Heaven's Gate?" Wang Tao said loudly then covered his mouth

"..."

Tang Yaling stared at him which slightly frightened him so he shut his mouth. Sun Zan asked him back "What about you Ye Qin?"

"I've decided on the Nine Peak Academy, though the offers from the others were better, the Nine Peak suits my needs more." Ye Qin replied

"I see, then the next time we see each other will be next year." Sun Zan said then asked Wang Tao who replied: "Wherever boss goes, I go too."

Sun Zan laughed a little before saying "Wang Tao could it be you?..."

"Your mother! You're the one who's!!!" Wang Tao sharply rebuked

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Shortly afterward, the Ministry of Education awarded the top 10 students starting from the bottom up. Wang Tao went up on stage and takes the bronze medal and a certificate that is already kept safely inside a frame. Chen Jingyi was awarded a silver medal and a certificate whilst Ye Qin was crowned the champion and received a gold medal along with a certificate and signature from the Minister himself in golden ink

The crowd made noise as the winners walked up on stage and those who didn't make it too far were still congratulated regardless. The names of the top 10 were embedded into the database of the Ministry and sent to the public that year

Naturally, the news of Ye Qin taking home the crown spread like wildfire within his city. From that day, Ye Qin changed from the trash of the city to their pride

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After staying for one last night in the dorms, Ye Qin and the rest were sent home. On the way back, everyone went their separate ways whilst Ye Qin, Wang Tao and Tang Yaling along with Mo Qiu sitting next to Tang Yaling in the train facing across from the two boys

The group continued chatted a bit but stayed in silence for a majority of the trip back. Once they arrived back in New Jiangnan City, everyone went their own way. When Ye Qin arrived at home, both his parents along with his younger sister welcomed him