Self-Introductions

Xue Yuan's gaze lingered on Quan Yi and Huo Wu, but he soon looked away.

As he looked at the two of them, Xue Yuan's heart filled with confidence as well.

Xue Yuan was in the prime of life, and this was precisely the age when he wanted to achieve great things. At this moment, a flame was burning in his heart too.

"Everyone, the Academy is currently undergoing reform. Our Academy is growing together with all of you. I hope every student here can encourage one another!"

After he finished speaking, Xue Yuan bowed deeply to those below the Speaker's Platform.

Xue Yuan's speech was brief and powerful, carrying within it his earnest hopes for the students.

The applause from the students below went on without end.

Xue Yuan stepped down from the Speaker's Platform, and the upper-year students, led by their teachers, entered the Teaching Building.

The freshmen, however, were left on the Training Ground.

Before long, six teachers walked onto the Training Ground.

The one leading them was a short woman who looked to be only a little over thirty.

She wore the standard teacher's uniform. Although she was rather small, her gaze was extremely sharp, so much so that the more timid students did not even dare meet her eyes.

This female teacher passed the other teachers and walked to the very front. She puffed out her chest, then revealed a volume that did not match her build.

"Hello, everyone. I am the homeroom teacher of Freshman Class One. My name is Bai Yan. Next, I will announce the list of students in Class One. Students whose names are called, please answer 'Here,' then stand in front of me."

All the students stared fixedly at Bai Yan, because they all knew what Class One represented.

Put simply, Class One was the Academy's Talent Class. To be selected for Class One meant that one's talent had been recognized by the Academy.

Even the students who felt they had no chance wanted to see exactly who would be chosen.

"Quan Yi."

"Here."

The first name was Quan Yi. Everyone looked at Quan Yi, their faces showing expressions of "just as expected."

Quan Yi had some fame among the freshmen.

At rank fifteen, he had sent a rank nineteen flying with one punch. Because of this incident, Quan Yi's reputation had begun to spread.

But some busybodies had found out that Quan Yi was a freshman and spread the news.

Once this news came out, it shocked the entire Academy.

From then on, as long as Quan Yi appeared somewhere crowded, he would draw the attention of passersby.

Quan Yi exchanged a glance with Huo Wu, then walked over to Bai Yan's side.

"Huo Wu."

"Here."

The second was Huo Wu. Huo Wu stepped out of the line and stood beside Quan Yi.

Because Huo Wu often appeared beside Quan Yi, she was also well known among the other freshmen.

They had not expected Huo Wu's talent to be so good as well.

Did geniuses only play with geniuses?

They could only yearn for it in their hearts.

"Wan Sheng."

"Here."

"Wang Ying."

"Here."

"That is the complete list of members for Class One. Students of Class One, follow me to the classroom."

Bai Yan quickly finished announcing the list.

After Bai Yan finished, Quan Yi realized that the number of people was not even one-sixth of the total freshmen.

In other words, Class One used a method of selecting only the best.

Only those who met the standard would be chosen. Those who did not meet the standard were directly eliminated.

Though it was somewhat cruel, this was the reality of Douluo Continent.

Bai Yan walked at the very front, leading the students away from the Training Ground first.

The students around them all watched the departing group with envy on their faces.

When they entered the classroom, there were a dozen or so desks and chairs inside, just enough to match the number of people in Class One.

"Go find your own seats. There are sheets of white paper on the seats with your names written on them."

Bai Yan walked up to the lectern and had the students find their seats themselves.

Quan Yi discovered that his seat was in the last row by the window, while Huo Wu's seat was right beside his.

Quan Yi looked around and understood that this was arranged by height.

The taller ones sat in the back, and the shorter ones sat in the front.

When Huo Wu saw that her seat was next to Quan Yi's, a smile appeared on her face.

"From now on, we're desk mates."

Huo Wu patted Quan Yi on the shoulder and said happily.

The corners of Quan Yi's mouth also lifted unconsciously.

Standing at the lectern, Bai Yan saw that everyone had taken their seats and began introducing herself.

"Ahem, quiet down. For the next six years, I will be serving as Class One's homeroom teacher. Let me introduce myself first.

My name is Bai Yan. Martial Soul: Red-Necked Crane. I am a rank forty-four Agility Attack System Soul Ancestor."

Four Soul Rings suddenly appeared behind Bai Yan: yellow, yellow, purple, and purple. As Bai Yan released her Soul Rings, a powerful pressure swept over everyone.

The teacher, who had originally seemed small and adorable, suddenly transformed into an imposing figure, making everyone grow nervous.

Seeing everyone sit up straight, Bai Yan nodded in satisfaction.

"Today isn't a formal class. The main purpose of having everyone here today is for us to get to know one another. I've already introduced myself, so now it's your turn."

Bai Yan pointed at the little girl in the front row by the aisle. "Wang Ying, you're sitting first, so let's start with you."

Wang Ying was a petite little girl. Being suddenly called on by the teacher made her somewhat nervous.

"My name is Wang Ying. My Martial Soul is Fire Fang Cat, and I am a rank six Soul Scholar. Please take care of me."

After saying that, Wang Ying quickly sat back down. From behind her, Quan Yi could see that Wang Ying's ears had turned bright red.

Quan Yi understood how Wang Ying felt, but self-introductions were a process every student had to go through.

Still, self-introductions really were quite effective. Through them, Quan Yi learned the levels and Martial Souls of his other classmates.

Everyone's Soul Power levels were roughly the same, but none were below rank six.

As expected of the Talent Class. Their talent was all quite good.

Rank six already meant they had the potential to become a Spirit Saint.

While Quan Yi was thinking, the order had already reached Huo Wu.

Huo Wu stood up confidently, a slight smile on her face.

"My name is Huo Wu. Martial Soul: Fire Shadow. Rank thirteen One-Ring Soul Master."

Yellow light rose from beneath Huo Wu.

"Holy crap!"

One male classmate was so shocked by Huo Wu's rank and Soul Ring that he couldn't help swearing.

Quan Yi was also startled by Huo Wu's sudden move.

Was there really a need to be this dramatic?

Huo Wu, however, calmly withdrew her Soul Ring and sat back down.

But after Huo Wu sat down, she stared at Quan Yi, her face full of provocation.

Huo Wu had deliberately released her Soul Ring so that Quan Yi, who came after her, would also display his.

Quan Yi ignored Huo Wu and stood up calmly.

"Quan Yi. Martial Soul: Blazing Sun Gauntlets. Rank fifteen One-Ring Soul Master."

Deep yellow light instantly enveloped the entire classroom, and a yellow Soul Ring appeared beneath Quan Yi's feet.

Quan Yi's Soul Ring was very dark in color. Especially after seeing Huo Wu's Soul Ring first, the difference became even more obvious.

Everyone was stunned speechless by Quan Yi's rank and Soul Ring, and could only stare at him with their mouths agape.

Quan Yi imitated Huo Wu's expression and sat down very calmly.

"Clap, clap."

Teacher Bai Yan quickly came back to her senses and clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention back.

"I'm sure everyone now has a basic understanding of your classmates. From now on, you are one whole group, and I hope you can help one another in the future.

Lastly, there is a small task I need you to complete.

On your desks is a sheet of white paper with your name written on it.

There is a small question on the back of that paper.

Write your answer on the back, and then you may leave the classroom."

Quan Yi turned over the white paper with his name written on it and saw a line of words on the back.

"Please write down your desired cultivation direction, such as Power Attack System, Defense System, and so on."