A Champion Scholar Revered By Sages, And You Call Him A Useless Bookworm?

Summary

Deng Bin, overshadowed by Kong Zhong Zi's brilliance, felt unexpectedly relaxed amidst the attention. The assembly was a prelude to the unveiling of the book academy's sacred statue. As Kong Zhong Zi addressed the crowd, he announced Deng Bin's elevation to a 3rd-rank Scholar's title for submitting Tai Mountain Academy to the Saints' Academy. Despite his shock and reluctance, Deng Bin was compelled to accept the title, which sparked envy among other academy heads. This moment marked a significant shift in Deng Bin's status, elevating him from a 5th to a 3rd rank, igniting jealousy and admiration in equal measure among his peers.

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