Zhang Hua Comes to School!

A phantom needle slowly emerged from his forehead. At the same time, the faint vital energy within his body began gathering onto the needle, forming a weak white glow.

The Soul Skill had manifested!

But it quickly collapsed.

Chen Feng was drenched in sweat and hurriedly withdrew it. The Soul Power consumption was astonishing; even his mental strength could not fully control it.

Yet Chen Feng had only just begun cultivating and had already reached such an astonishing level. If the school teachers learned of it, they would surely find it hard to believe.

Chen Feng did not give up. For the sake of cultivation, he had specifically requested leave from school. He cultivated on his own during the day anyway, and there were very few actual classes. Teachers generally approved student leave requests.

Five days passed.

Buzz.

Chen Feng tried condensing it again.

This time, a transparent needle appeared before his forehead. The world's vital energy gathered, transforming into white light, and held steady for five seconds.

The Soul Skill had succeeded.

This Soul Needle possessed physical attacking power. Once the vital energy dissipated, the Soul Needle alone could attack an enemy's consciousness.

However, doing so was rather dangerous. If the opponent possessed a powerful will and counterattacked, his Sea of Consciousness could be injured. For now, he would use physical attacks against enemies.

With that thought, Chen Feng stood up.

There were now wisps of vital energy mist within his dantian. He was not far from the Essence Gathering Realm.

After cultivating these past few days, both his physical strength and Soul Power had increased, and he had condensed the Soul Needle—his means of attack.

Not many people his age could use Soul Skills. You could not find even one among ten thousand.

That was because many students had yet to sense the world's vital energy. They had to complete the Blood Qi Realm and improve their physiques before they could begin trying to sense vital energy.

Chen Feng was already far ahead of them.

By Chen Feng's current strength, he could enter the Special Class. However, he felt that staying in the Regular Class was not bad either.

"Let's test my strength again!"

Chen Feng prepared to go to the testing room.

At the same time, two people arrived at the school today.

They were the principal and a genius from Handong District High School.

An elderly principal brought a spirited youth to the principal's office of Jiangzhou High School.

The youth was Zhang Hua. He walked neither hurriedly nor slowly, with a trace of arrogance in his gaze. He felt everyone he looked at was inferior to himself. Coupled with his exceptionally handsome appearance, he drew the attention of many female students as he walked through the school.

Zhang Hua was an extremely vain person. He was a genius himself, and his family was wealthy. How could he possibly think highly of ordinary students? Thus, his arrogance had long been laid bare.

However, Principal Zhou beside him rather appreciated it. A genius having some pride—what was wrong with that?

After Principal Zhou and Zhang Hua arrived at the principal's office, Principal Li of the school warmly received them.

After hearing why they had come, Principal Li—the Old Man who had been present during Chen Feng's test—looked at Zhang Hua in surprise.

"He is Zhang Hua, the genius from your Handong District High School who awakened Four White Tiger Martial Souls?"

The elderly principal looked at Zhang Hua, his eyes filled with surprise as he examined him repeatedly. Sensing Zhang Hua's robust Blood Qi power, he was quite astonished. Zhang Hua had not deliberately concealed his aura, so the principal saw at a glance that Zhang Hua had already reached Blood Qi Stage Nine.

That was right. Zhang Hua had broken through again these past few days, reaching Stage Nine.

"Hehe!"

Principal Li's gaze was full of admiration, though he was also deeply envious. "Old Zhou, your school has produced a genius.

Four beast Martial Souls, and they are ancient ferocious beast White Tiger Martial Souls. He truly can receive guaranteed admission to Wushen University.

"It is a pity that none of the students at our school can reach Zhang Hua's level. Otherwise, I would be content."

Principal Li was deeply envious. As a principal, if a genius emerged from his own school, it would bring glory to his face as well.

"Doesn't your school have a student called Chen Feng who awakened Nine Divine Tree Martial Souls?"

Old Zhou suddenly asked.

"I heard that he awakened plant Martial Souls, but they are nine Martial Souls after all—no small matter. This is also the first time in human history. Old Li, you must observe that student carefully. Perhaps what he awakened are not ordinary plant Martial Souls. Do not let a genius be buried."

Principal Li's expression became somewhat awkward.

Does this old fellow not know that plant Martial Souls are useless?

The main point was that, throughout human history, plant Martial Souls had never seemed to produce anything particularly outstanding!

However, seeing Old Zhou's serious expression, he understood.

Indeed, awakening nine Martial Souls was something that had happened for the first time in human history. He needed to observe him carefully.

"You have a point. Forget it, let's not talk about this matter.

"I agree to your request for a guaranteed-admission slot to Wushen University for the genius awakened at your school.

"They are all geniuses of the human race, youngsters who will contribute to humanity in the future. One more slot here is of no use to me. I will recommend Zhang Hua from your school for guaranteed admission to Wushen University.

"I'll give this slot to you, but Old Zhou, although our school has an extra slot, you owe me a favor."

Because Zhang Hua's school was relatively small, it did not have a guaranteed-admission slot for Wushen University. That was why they had come to ask him for one.

Their school had two guaranteed-admission slots, and one extra would not matter anyway.

Hearing this, Principal Zhou beamed with joy and promised, "Old Li, don't worry. What is our relationship? You have helped me today, so naturally I owe you a tremendous favor. Zhang Hua, why aren't you thanking Principal Li? With Principal Li's slot, you can enter Wushen University directly in the future."

"Thank you, Principal."

Zhang Hua was also immensely excited. The guaranteed-admission slot had been given to him. This was a one-in-ten-million chance.

In the Great Xia Nation, there were eighty-one prefectures in total, each further divided into thirty-six districts. Their Handong District and Jiangzhou District were merely two districts within Eastern Prefecture.

Wushen University, meanwhile, was a key school in the Great Xia Nation, among the very best. It enrolled only ten thousand students each year, while each of the thirty-six districts under every prefecture in the Great Xia Nation had at least dozens of high schools of varying levels.

With eighty-one prefectures and over two thousand nine hundred districts, even if each district had only thirty high schools, there would be at least over one hundred and ten thousand high schools in total.

That was merely the lowest possible estimate. The actual number could only be higher.

Those who could gain guaranteed admission to Wushen University were few enough to count on one's fingers. It was almost a one-in-a-million chance.

And Zhang Hua was one of those chances.

Before even taking the college entrance examinations, he had already entered the ranks of those guaranteed admission above millions of people.

A destined path of genius.

Knock, knock.

Just then, Jiang Shiran from the school knocked and entered.

"Jiang Shiran, take Zhang Hua around our school."

Jiang Shiran had been summoned by the principal.

Principal Zhou looked at Jiang Shiran. "Is this the genius from your school who awakened the Fire Feather Divine Bird, ranked among the top hundred on the Myriad Races Ranking?"

"Yes! Our school's other guaranteed-admission slot is for her."

Principal Li nodded. She was also a genius their school could proudly present.

If not for Jiang Shiran, their school would not have had any geniuses at all. It truly would have been embarrassing.

"I have heard that the Fire Feather Divine Bird race has recently shown extremely powerful combat strength on the Outer Domain Battlefield. The divine bird's flames are several grades more destructive than ordinary fire and possess the power to destroy cities. If Jiang Shiran grows in the future, she will surely become one of humanity's powerhouses and make tremendous contributions to the human race!"

Principal Zhou praised her.

Principal Li smiled in gratification. If the school later produced an expert who slew the myriad races on the battlefield, that would be an honor.

Next, Jiang Shiran and Zhang Hua left and took a walk around the school.

Jiang Shiran introduced the school to Zhang Hua.

At that moment, Jiang Shiran saw Chen Feng approaching from the distance and introduced him with a smile.

Zhang Hua smiled but said nothing.

Zhang Hua knew that no matter how many Martial Souls Chen Feng had, they could not compare to even one of his White Tiger Martial Souls. He had no interest in befriending him.

Chen Feng merely glanced at him before leaving.

Thanks to Brother Wang for the 1,500 Qidian Coin reward, and thanks to everyone for your votes as well.