"Dean Bei, long time no see. How have you been?"

Gandalf greeted with a smile as he saw the old man approaching.

"I was doing well until I saw you."

Dean Bei Ming replied indifferently.

"Well, I truly apologize for that."

Gandalf said with a forced smile.

"Tell me, what brings you to Skyward Academy?"

Bei Ming asked sternly, "Has your Church started engaging in shady activities now?"

"Dean Bei, you're overreacting!"

A shadow flickered in Gandalf's eyes, but he quickly regained his smile.

"You, a mere bishop, trespassing into my Skyward Academy without reason, and you think I'm overreacting?"

Bei Ming retorted bluntly.

"How could it be without reason? The Pope merely sent me to greet you."

Gandalf seemed to have prepared his excuse, maintaining a pleasant demeanor.

"Heh, no need for greetings. Just go back to where you came from!"

Bei Ming waved his hand, issuing an order to leave.

"Since Dean Bei doesn't welcome me, I shall take my leave!"

Gandalf sneered, glancing at Jiang Chen.

"Hmm?"

Seeing Gandalf look at him, Jiang Chen's expression tightened, his mind highly alert.

"Let's go!"

Gandalf smiled faintly, then crushed a golden stone in his hand. A beam of white light descended.

Under the light, he and the two women behind him gradually disappeared.

Before leaving, he looked at Bei Ming and said, "Dean Bei, you're not young anymore. When your time comes, do let us know so we can send you off properly!"

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"No need for your concern. Who goes first is still uncertain!"

Bei Ming replied coldly, not even glancing at Gandalf, and walked straight towards Jiang Chen.

The four academy teachers also followed.

"Good day, Dean. Good day, teachers!"

The young trainees in front of the martial arts stage greeted respectfully.

"Don't gather here. Go back to your tasks."

One of the academy teachers waved his hand, dispersing the crowd.

"Young man from another world, what's your name?"

Another teacher holding a staff looked at Jiang Chen.

"Mortal World," Jiang Chen replied.

"Alright, you all may leave. I need to speak with this young man alone."

Bei Ming told the academy teachers.

"Yes, Dean!"

The four teachers immediately left the training ground.

Jiang Chen looked at the white-bearded old man with some confusion.

"Do you know why Gandalf came to find you?" Bei Ming asked directly.

"No idea."

Jiang Chen shook his head.

In fact, he had guessed that the people from the Light Church came for his hidden class.

But why, he truly didn't know.

"Because your identity has already affected the supreme church authority!"

Bei Ming looked at Jiang Chen seriously, "I know your hidden class is 'Holy Light Envoy,' and the people of the Light Sanctuary know it too."

So it was because of the hidden class?

Could this really affect church authority?

"So, I'll be in danger?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Depends on your choice. If you pledge allegiance to the Light Church, you'll be safe."

Bei Ming paused and said, "If you refuse to join, peace will not be yours."

"I see..."

Jiang Chen murmured, deep in thought.

"Alright, I've said what I needed to. The choice is yours."

With that, Bei Ming turned and left.

"I definitely have to go to the Light Sanctuary. As for joining the Light Church... is there even a question?"

"The answer is, of course, to join!"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, muttering to himself, "Not taking advantage of the Light Church's resources would be a waste!"

He originally thought he and the Light Church were irreconcilable enemies. Now, it seemed otherwise. This was actually a good opportunity!

"However, if I join the church with ulterior motives, those old fellows skilled in mind-reading might detect it. This needs careful planning..."

The unity of the Light Church and the devoutness of its followers were not just due to excellent brainwashing techniques.

A significant reason was the existence of mind-reading. If someone had ulterior motives, the church's higher-ups could easily find out.

"Brother Mortal World, what should we do next?"

Qing Ying's voice interrupted Jiang Chen's thoughts.

He looked towards the sound and saw, not far away, two girls, or rather three girls, staring straight at him.

"The academy offers skill training, but I suggest you go to the Royal City first, find a high-level mentor for your class change, and then come back to learn skills," Jiang Chen replied.

"And you?" Qing Ying asked.

"I need to do some shopping. I'll contact you later."

Jiang Chen said, noticing Yuna's pitiful eyes looking at him.

He sighed, "Yuna, come with me."

"Okay!"

Yuna's eyes lit up, her dress fluttering as she quickly ran over.

Then, the four of them left Skyward Academy together.

At the academy gate was a wide plaza.

In the middle of the plaza stood a nine-story pagoda, about forty to fifty meters high!

The information displayed showed it was called the [Skyward Academy Trial Tower].

[Skyward Academy Trial Tower: All players can enter the tower for trials. The top 100 players by midnight can enter Skyward Academy the next day!]

[Note: The tower is currently closed. It will open when over a thousand players arrive in Skyward City.]

"Brother Mortal World."

Qing Ying looked at the tall tower and asked, "The information says the top 100 players each day can enter Skyward Academy. Does that mean more and more players will enter the academy?"

"You misunderstood."

Jiang Chen explained, "Skyward Academy will only have 100 players. If someone enters the academy and then falls out of the top 100, they have to leave, including us."

"I see. So, we got a good deal by coming first!"

Qing Ying nodded, muttering.

"Yes, the academy offers skill training and has dedicated leveling rooms, which are much more efficient than outside."

Of course, for Jiang Chen, leveling outside might be even more efficient.

"Alright, let's go for our class change. No time to waste!"

With that, Qing Ying and Tao Xiaoyao excitedly headed towards the Royal City.

Jiang Chen, meanwhile, took Yuna in another direction.

He was heading to the Divine Quality Shop!

Whether it was the [Expansion Divine Stone] for expanding skill slots, the [Skill Divine Stone] for upgrading skill stars, or the [Pet Divine Stone] for enhancing pet grades...

The Divine Quality Shop had it all!

Walking along a wide bluestone avenue, Jiang Chen soon arrived at an alley called "Azure Alley."

After walking about twenty or thirty meters into the alley, a wooden house appeared on the left.

An old man with a wild afro sat on the doorstep.

He looked at Jiang Chen and smiled, "Need some good stuff?"

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