"A pitch-black tiger."
Xiao Han fell into thought.
As a Transmigrator, based on what he knew of Soul Land, that black tiger was very likely the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger had nearly gone extinct. It had challenged the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python for supremacy in the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest, but after losing, it had been driven out of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Xiao Han guessed that after being driven out of the Star Dou Forest, it might have gone to the Ice Sealed Forest in the Far North.
Lin Zhiruo spoke earnestly:
"Xiao Han, being a Soul Master is actually very dangerous. The threats you face come not only from soul beasts, but also from human Soul Masters. You'll understand that in time. Soul Master cultivation is a long process. Innate Full Soul Power only means that your starting point is higher than others', but what you can achieve in the future still depends on your own efforts. To protect yourself and the people you love, you must keep growing stronger."
"Mm, I understand."
"Alright, get some rest early. We'll go to the academy together tomorrow morning."
Having gotten his wish to join Skywater Academy, Xiao Han was somewhat excited. Lying in bed, he found it hard to fall asleep.
My parents in this life were killed by the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. That thing is incredibly powerful, comparable to a 100,000-Year Soul Beast. Even Titled Douluo-level experts would find it difficult to kill it. But the murder of my parents means we cannot live under the same sky. One day, I will slaughter it with my own hands.
Early the next morning, Xiao Han arrived in front of Skywater Academy's dormitory building with Lin Zhiruo.
There were seven or eight hundred girls in the academy, and more than half of them lived in this enormous dormitory building.
The youngest were only six years old, while the oldest were no more than twenty-five.
Beautiful girls streamed in and out of the dormitory building, dazzling the eye.
Xiao Han's eyes lit up.
"Mom, am I going to live in this dormitory building too?"
"Keep dreaming! You're not a girl."
"Then why did you bring me here?"
"There, that's where you'll be staying."
Following Lin Zhiruo's gaze, he saw a small, standalone house.
The little house was only about ten meters away from the girls' dormitory. It looked inconspicuous before the huge and beautiful dormitory building, like a security booth.
Xiao Han followed Lin Zhiruo to his single-room dormitory.
Though the room was not particularly luxurious, it was clean and tidy, and quite comfortable for one person.
Lin Zhiruo helped Xiao Han tidy up the room, then prepared to leave.
"Xiao Han, from now on, stay here properly. You are not allowed to sneak into the girls' dormitory. If I catch you even once, you're finished."
"Got it. I know my limits."
"I'm leaving first. Go report to your classroom right away."
"Alright."
Class time was drawing near, and more and more beautiful girls emerged from the dormitory building.
Xiao Han also stepped out of his room and headed toward the teaching building.
His appearance immediately sparked discussion among a group of girls.
"Isn't that the child Dean Lin adopted?"
"Yeah. I heard he awakened a strange martial soul yesterday, and he even has Innate Full Soul Power."
"Innate Full Soul Power is amazing. Maybe that's why he was allowed to stay at our academy."
"Exactly."
Xiao Han did not care about everyone's stares.
"Xiao Han."
As Xiao Han walked, a voice suddenly came from behind him.
He turned around and found that it was the sisters Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er.
Shui Bing'er asked, "Xiao Han, have you moved into the academy too?"
"Yeah, I just moved in. You already knew?"
"Mm, Dean Zhao told me."
"Then you should also know that my mom will soon take the two of us to the Ice Sealed Forest to hunt soul beasts."
"Mm."
Shui Bing'er nodded with a smile, clearly looking forward to the upcoming journey.
"Yue'er, I need to go to the training grounds. Go to the classroom with Xiao Han."
"Okay."
After saying that, Shui Bing'er went her separate way from Xiao Han.
It was the first day of class, and Shui Yue'er looked around excitedly.
"By the way, what month were you born in?"
"June. What about you?"
"May. I'm a month older than you. So can I call you Xiao Han from now on?"
"Sure. But we're only a month apart, so I'll just call you Yue'er."
"Whatever you want. As long as you're happy."
Shui Yue'er was a straightforward girl, and still rather childish.
The two soon arrived at the classroom.
The classroom was filled with girls.
Xiao Han's arrival immediately drew everyone's attention.
"Wow, it's him—the one who wore women's clothes yesterday."
"Stop laughing. He has Innate Full Soul Power."
"He can obtain his first Soul Ring right after awakening his martial soul. That's so enviable."
"Yeah."
As everyone discussed him, a beautiful, slender woman who looked around twenty-seven or twenty-eight walked in.
"Hello, everyone. I'm Xu Weiwei, the teacher for your class of new students."
"Hello, Teacher."
"Today, we'll first get acquainted with one another and with the academy's environment."
Next came the introductions.
The girls introduced their names, martial souls, and Innate Soul Power one by one.
Finally, it was Xiao Han's turn.
Xiao Han stood up and said calmly, "Hello, everyone. My name is Xiao Han. My martial soul is the True Ice Bow and Arrow, and my Innate Soul Power is level ten. Please guide me."
Everyone looked at Xiao Han with envy.
Xu Weiwei looked at Xiao Han, her eyes full of admiration.
"Students, Xiao Han is the first student with Innate Full Soul Power since Skywater Academy was founded. He was admitted to our academy under exceptional circumstances. As a Soul Master, one's starting point is certainly important, but later cultivation is even more important. Even if your Innate Soul Power is not high, as long as you find the right method and work hard enough, you can still achieve your goals."
"Understood."
"According to our academy rules, as long as your Soul Power reaches level forty or above, you may graduate. The maximum age for studying at the academy is twenty-five. Once you reach that age, you can no longer remain at the academy."
"Understood."
Xu Weiwei nodded and continued:
"Many of you have probably heard of the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. This competition is held once every five years.
This year's Soul Master Tournament has just concluded. Our Skywater Academy placed in the top five, but we still ranked behind Divine Wind and Thunder Academy. Whether we can surpass those two Element Academies in the future will depend on all of you.
After every Soul Master Tournament, the academy forms a new team to prepare for the next tournament.
In other words, five years from now, a new team will be formed again to prepare for the tournament after next.
At that time, all of you will be eligible to compete for a place on the academy team. So starting now, you must cultivate diligently."
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