The students nearby agreed with his a.n.a.lysis.

　　“So his power is from the sword. Ultimately, it is an external tool, not his own power so there are limits. Even a True Emperor might not be able to knock down a supreme fruit. I don’t think Li Qiye can do it by relying on the sword.” Another nodded in agreement.

　　All in all, an unknown student from Repentance shouldn’t even be compared to the Everlastings and True Emperors from the four great academies.

　　“Nonetheless, I think this Li Qiye has a chance.” The lone student supporting Li Qiye still believed that there was more than meet the eyes.

　　“Listen, there are limits to that sword, regardless of how powerful it is. Repentance Inst.i.tution hasn’t produced anyone worthwhile after so many years. Have you heard of a single True Emperor from there? It will be the same for this generation. They are descendants of sinners with tainted blood flowing through them, abandoned by the high heaven and cursed by living beings. No talent will come from there.” One student said with disdain.

　　The lone supporter still maintained his stance, believing that the sword picked a special person as its master.

　　***

　　Of course, Li Qiye didn’t know that he had become a hot topic for debate. His group has delved deeper into the orchard.

　　Along the way, Du Wenrui patiently explained the various fruits to the young ones - their benefits and special effects. He knew each one like the back of his hand.

　　Meanwhile, Li Qiye was sitting on top of a branch of a sacred tree, swinging his legs back and forth.

　　“What does the supreme fruit taste like?” He watched the dean before smiling and asked.

　　Du Wenrui paused while the students stared at him with curiosity. They naturally wanted to know the answer to the taste of the best sacred fruit in the world.

　　The supreme fruits were the hardest to obtain, reserved for the best True Emperors and Everlastings.

　　“Well, I have no idea.” Wenrui smiled awkwardly and shook his head: “I have never eaten one, obviously. If I ever get the chance later on, I will let you know.”

　　The group became disappointed after hearing this. However, they also realized how rude they were being. Their dean wasn’t a True Emperor so how could he pick and eat one to know the taste?

　　Li Qiye laughed in response while Du Wenrui remained normal and ignored the guy.

　　“Dean, we can’t pick any fruit here but I also feel that it’s getting harder to climb up these trees too.” One student asked.

　　The rest nodded right away. They thought that they were the only ones having this problem until now.

　　“The trees themselves are normal but as we go deeper, the limitations have increased.” Wenrui said.

　　“What is it?” One student inquired.

　　“Perhaps a way for the progenitor to test his posterity. This is a suppression stemming from the light that gradually increases. That’s why Fellow Student Li is here as a test so that the director will believe that he doesn’t have darkness in his heart. Darkness shouldn’t be able to hide in the presence of the light.” Wenrui smiled.

　　“Oh, I see.” The group nodded after learning this.