The entire treehouse was silent. Everyone was staring blankly at Feng Qian Gu on the upper hand. They were all greatly shocked by the proposal of this dean.
In the past college competitions, basically, arenas were set up, and then disciples would step onto the stage one after another. Finally, the winners would be determined. Originally, everyone thought that this year's competition would be the same. However, they didn't expect that their dean would come up with something new and change the way of the competition!
"Dean, this way is probably not appropriate, right?"
At this moment, it was still Elder Lin Zheng Shan who took the lead to stand up. He had some objections to Feng Qian Gu's proposal.
"Oh? What's inappropriate about it, Elder?"
Hearing the elder raise objections, Feng Qian Gu's face suddenly became solemn. Obviously, he was not happy. Apparently, he didn't want anyone to go against his idea.
"This..." Seeing Feng Qian Gu's expression, Elder Lin couldn't help but tremble in his heart. He knew that he might have angered the other party.
However, changing the way of the competition was of great significance. Although he didn't want to offend Feng Qian Gu because of this, he had to say a few words.
"Dean, the danger of Jinshi Mountain, I think the dean is most clear. The powerful magical beasts deep in Jinshi Mountain. Even if this elder encounters them, he will have to retreat. As for the disciples of the college, once they encounter those powerful magical beasts, they don't even have a chance to escape. It's really too dangerous."
He wasn't worried about others, but about his own disciples.
Speaking of which, among the entire Leiyun College, he had the largest number of direct disciples. If it was a normal arena competition, almost the top few would be his disciples. But if it was changed to this kind of competition method, there would be too many changes. After all, there must be an element of luck involved.
Moreover, in this kind of competition method of experiencing and training in the mountains, there will inevitably be a large number of casualties among disciples. His disciples are all his treasures. In the future, he still counts on these disciples to assist him in managing the entire Leiyun College. If they were to die in Jinshi Mountain like this, it would be really too pitiful.
"How could I not know the danger of Jinshi Mountain? However, only by tempering in an extremely dangerous environment can our disciples truly grow. I believe all the elders should understand this truth!"
Feng Qian Gu's tone became more and more unshakable, and his gaze at Elder Lin also had a hint of oppression.
"Over the years, not a single decent genius has appeared in our Leiyun College. In the prefectural college competition held once every three years in the Great Zhou Dynasty, our Leiyun College has been ranked last for two consecutive sessions. If Leiyun College is still ranked last in next year's prefectural college competition, it will be the first college to be ranked at the bottom for three consecutive sessions. At that time, where will our college's face go?"
At the end of his speech, Feng Qian Gu's tone already had a hint of anger. And Elder Lin, who still wanted to say a few more words, obediently shrank his neck and dared not make a sound anymore.
In the thirty-six prefectures of the Great Zhou Dynasty, there will be an exchange activity once every three years. And the so-called exchange activity is actually just a competition between various colleges. So people prefer to call this activity the prefectural college competition.
There are thirty-six prefectures and thirty-six colleges. Each college has to send a team to participate in this competition. And if the participating team can finally win, then everyone in the winning team will have the opportunity to be recruited by the True Martial Saint Academy of the Great Zhou Dynasty and become disciples of the saint academy.
The True Martial Saint Academy is the highest institution of learning in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Inside are all the top geniuses of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Once entering the saint academy, one will definitely become an important figure in the Great Zhou Dynasty in the future. And the college where those who join the saint academy are located will also receive a large number of rewards from the saint academy. In short, it's a situation of gaining both fame and fortune.
Unfortunately, in Leiyun Prefecture, talents have withered in recent years. It has been ranked at the bottom in the prefectural college competition for two consecutive sessions and has almost become a laughingstock among various colleges. As the dean of the college, Feng Qian Gu obviously doesn't want this situation to occur for a third time.
"This matter is settled. I will personally place token keepsakes in Jinshi Mountain. All the elders can go back and tell your disciples. You can also conduct targeted short-term training. But no one is allowed to cheat in any way. Otherwise, I will abolish his cultivation and expel him from Leiyun College!"
At this time, Feng Qian Gu showed absolute power of speech. On ordinary days, he can still give some face to the three main elders. But on matters related to the college competition, he will never allow anyone to refute his opinion.
"We obey the dean's order!!!"
Hearing Feng Qian Gu's final decision with no room for negotiation, all the elders quickly got up and respectfully replied, not daring to have any more words of rebuttal.
They understood that Feng Qian Gu was determined to train the disciples under his door with great efforts. And it was for next year's prefectural college competition. As for whether many disciples would be lost in such a competition, this was obviously not a problem he cared about.
Of course, there may be deeper meanings in what Feng Qian Gu does. Maybe this dean has learned some news from the True Martial Saint Academy. And this way of competition may be helpful for next year's prefectural college competition.
"Okay, all the elders can leave now. In addition, for the five newcomers who have reached the Great Perfection of True Yuan among this year's recruits, all of you as masters should cultivate them well and must not be negligent in any way."
For the five geniuses among this year's newcomers, he naturally has also heard about them. For many years, there have been no decent geniuses in Leiyun College. These five people may be able to change the current situation of the college.
"We obey."
The several elders did not dare to hesitate and replied respectfully again.
"Okay, all of you can leave now."
Having said everything that needed to be said, Feng Qian Gu waved his hand, indicating that everyone could leave. That casual manner was like driving away a group of peddlers and commoners.
However, none of the elders felt there was anything wrong with the dean's actions. With 拱手 (bowing?), they obediently withdrew.
After all the elders left, Feng Qian Gu couldn't help but narrow his eyes, and a trace of contemplation appeared on his face.
"This time, I spent a huge price to find out the way of holding next year's prefectural college competition. This competition can also be regarded as a rehearsal in advance. I hope that in this year's prefectural college competition, Leiyun College can get rid of the last-place name."
This time, in order to find out the way of holding next year's competition, he used up several years of savings. But as long as Leiyun College can get rid of the fate of being at the bottom, these expenses are still very worthwhile.
Speaking of which, at his cultivation level, what he values most are these illusory reputations. After all, no one wants to live being pointed at by others...