Sparring Guidance! Class Competition!

Before the Library Pavilion, two gray-robed elders watched Xiao Ze's departing figure.

"This boy is extraordinarily gifted, and his fortuitous encounters are anything but ordinary."

"If he does not fall midway, he will surely become one of the Dou Qi Continent's foremost experts!"

"Jia Nan Academy's investment in him will bring boundless returns..."

Space rippled, concealing the Library Pavilion within its barrier once more, and the voices fell silent.

Elsewhere, the Vice Dean looked at the two Earth-tier Cultivation Methods in Xiao Ze's hands and could not help but sigh inwardly.

This was the first time he had seen someone with such extraordinary fortune.

If things were truly as Xiao Ze had described, the moment he entered the room, the energy barrier had spewed several streams of light, each one an Earth-tier Cultivation Method!

Earth Tier Dou Techniques that could make countless people outside fight to the death were laid out before Xiao Ze for him to choose from.

If that was not heaven-sent fortune, what was?

"Alright, these two Earth-tier Cultivation Methods are already worth far more than the original training plan. Little fellow, your fortune truly runs deep."

Hu Gan stroked his beard and said with a genial smile.

"It is all thanks to the opportunity you gave me, Vice Dean!"

Xiao Ze stored the two scrolls in his storage ring and solemnly cupped his hands in salute.

"Enough. I can see that you are eager to throw yourself into cultivation, so I will not keep you any longer."

Hu Gan could see the eagerness in Xiao Ze's eyes. He waved a hand, letting Xiao Ze leave on his own.

"This student takes his leave!"

Only after observing every courtesy did Xiao Ze leave the Library Pavilion.

No one blamed a person for being overly polite.

After returning to the small pavilion, Xiao Ze called Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Xun'er, and the three headed straight for the back mountain. They did not return all night, instead cultivating their techniques.

It was not until a day later that Ruolin's messenger bird arrived in Xiao Ze's hands.

It informed Xiao Ze that the academy's formal cultivation courses were about to begin.

The academy's cultivation courses could roughly be summed up as thirty percent theory and seventy percent practice.

If they encountered difficulties in cultivation, they could also consult their instructors.

After attending a day of theory classes, Xiao Ze came to a conclusion.

The cultivation courses were useful, but not by much.

The practical courses were even more so.

Their purpose was to turn the knowledge from the theory courses into results one had truly mastered.

But for the current Xiao Ze, they were of little use.

During practical class, Ruolin arranged for the students to spar in pairs.

Xiao Xun'er was paired with Xiao Yi Xian, while Xiao Ze was assigned a girl with long red hair.

"Student Xiao Ze, please instruct me."

"Hello. Please instruct me as well."

After their polite greetings, the red-haired girl launched the first attack.

Xiao Ze tilted his head and raised a hand, knocking aside the girl's palm as it shot toward him.

"Not enough strength! Try gathering Dou Qi in your palm."

After saying that, Xiao Ze demonstrated with his own Dou Qi.

The girl froze for a moment, then broke into a delighted smile and began copying Xiao Ze's movements.

"Target your attacks properly. Even in sparring, you must be fast, accurate, and ruthless—strike the vital points!"

Xiao Ze chopped down on the girl's wrist with the edge of his hand, and it reddened in an instant.

Yet the girl neither cried out in pain nor complained. She pursed her lips and followed Xiao Ze's guidance, attacking his vital points.

Ten minutes later, the girl opposite Xiao Ze had made tremendous progress.

The surrounding students had all gathered around, their mouths slightly open and their eyes filled with shock.

Ruolin, standing on the platform, could not help shaking her head with a helpless smile.

Being this little fellow's instructor really was an immense source of pressure!

As soon as fifteen minutes were up, Xiao Ze stopped moving. The long-haired girl was panting heavily, her face flushed.

"You should rest for a while. Too much is as bad as too little."

As Xiao Ze spoke, a female student among the onlookers suddenly said, "Student Xiao Ze, could you spar with me? I am not afraid of pain. Please guide me however you like."

This female student had seen it clearly. After being guided by Xiao Ze, one's actual combat ability soared directly.

This was probably even more effective than Instructor Ruolin's one-on-one practical teaching.

Once the first person spoke up, the watching students around them feared being left behind and hurriedly chimed in.

"Student Xiao Ze, please spar with me! I am thick-skinned and tough, so you do not need to hold back at all. Guide me to your heart's content."

"Student Xiao Ze, as long as you are willing to guide me, I can give you some benefits~"

As the comments around him became increasingly inappropriate, an elegant figure slowly descended beside Xiao Ze.

The lively scene immediately fell silent.

Xiao Xun'er smiled and said, "I understand everyone's eagerness to improve their strength, but there is only one Brother Xiao Ze."

"If he has to guide so many students at once, I am afraid he may be willing but unable. Please follow the instructor's arrangements."

Only then was the noisy scene subdued. After all, Xiao Xun'er was publicly recognized as the strongest among this year's new students!

Super S-Rank potential!

As for Xiao Ze's situation, Ruolin had reported it directly to the Vice Dean.

Therefore, the other students did not know Xiao Ze's true strength.

But Xiao Xun'er's Super S-Rank potential had been announced throughout the entire academy!

As a result, Xiao Xun'er held great prestige in the class!

The other students wore sheepish expressions, and Ruolin took the opportunity to step in.

"How about this? From now on, Student Xiao Ze will take turns guiding everyone once. Xiao Ze, do you have any objections?"

Xiao Ze shook his head. He had to attend class anyway.

Besides, guiding others could also bring him a bit of improvement.

"Oh, right. In ten days, there will be a Class Competition. Each class will send out its strongest student to compete on behalf of the class."

"The winning class will receive resource support for the following year!"

"In previous years, the winning class was always from the Xuan rank, but this year is different. I want a Huang rank class to win as well!"

As Ruolin spoke, she looked at Xiao Ze and Xiao Xun'er, the meaning in her eyes unmistakable.

The other students were the same.

They were delighted by their good fortune.

Being in the same class as Xiao Ze and Xiao Xun'er was truly an honor.

"Uh... Xun'er, do you have any thoughts?"

Xiao Ze turned to Xiao Xun'er. In terms of combat strength among the new students of their year, Xiao Xun'er was basically the strongest apart from him.

"I will follow Brother Xiao Ze's wishes."

Ruolin rolled her eyes when she saw the two actually beginning to defer to each other.

She had no choice but to offer another reward.

"The winner of this Class Competition will receive a Fifth-Grade Pill from the academy. It is said to improve one's aptitude!"

"Instructor Ruolin, I am willing to represent our class in battle. No other reason—I simply enjoy bringing glory to the class!"

Xiao Ze abruptly raised his hand.

A Fifth-Grade Pill capable of improving one's aptitude was incomparably precious.

If it were used on Xiao Xun'er and then fed back to him, the effects would definitely be incredibly powerful!

Having Xiao Xun'er take action was still somewhat unreliable.

If he took action himself, then this pill would be his for sure.

A Four Star Great Dou Master fighting new students who were at most Dou Zhe... just thinking about it felt cruel!

The other students immediately cheered in excitement.

Xiao Ze's sparring instruction earlier had already revealed terrifying strength far beyond their level.

With Xiao Ze taking action, victory would surely be guaranteed!

Then they would be able to enjoy the resource support granted to the winning class.

For a time, everyone looked at Xiao Ze with eyes full of gratitude and worship.

As for what Xiao Ze had said before, they merely took it as a joke.

Ruolin shot Xiao Ze an irritated glare.

"Alright, break time is over. Continue sparring!"

The red-haired girl especially treasured this opportunity.

Because next time, she would not be the one sparring with Xiao Ze!

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