Elite Class Theory Lesson

Yu Xiaogang recalled what Bibi Dong looked like in the original owner's memories. Honestly, she was even more beautiful than in the anime. No wonder the original Yu Xiaogang had never been able to forget her; in his memories, it was completely like watching a Korean drama.

Yu Xiaogang admitted that he had fallen for Bibi Dong. After all, he had inherited all of Yu Xiaogang's karmic ties.

With his mind full of random thoughts, Yu Xiaogang stroked Snowball and drifted into a deep sleep. In his dream, he kicked Qian Xunji of Spirit Hall, rescued Bibi Dong, and then...

When Yu Xiaogang got up in the morning, he changed into a fresh pair of pants. Fortunately, no one had seen him. After washing up, he went through his usual cultivation of purple qi and the Life Nurturing Skill. A new day had begun.

As Yu Xiaogang took Snowball to the Academy Cafeteria for breakfast, he received the students' greetings as usual and responded to each one. After all, yesterday he had analyzed every Elite Class student's Martial Soul and offered advice on suitable Soul Rings. The news had already spread throughout Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy.

Yu Xiaogang felt that this was the proper way for a theory master to make his debut. What the hell had Yu Xiaogang in the original novel even been? He had loafed around at Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy, eating and drinking for free while giving lectures, yet never took on any disciples to prove his theories. He just had to take Tang San, a genius with Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power, as his disciple to prove those theories. Tang San's Blue Silver Grass had nearly been ruined by him.

As he returned the friendly students' greetings, Yu Xiaogang cursed the original owner in his mind for being such a disgrace. While training the Elite Class in the use of Mental Power yesterday afternoon, he had suddenly been struck with inspiration and wanted to try making throwing knives like the protagonist of Swallowed Star.

Yu Xiaogang remembered that simpleton Wang Dachui. His family ran a Blacksmith Shop, so Yu Xiaogang could draw up blueprints and have him forge them. He just did not know how many throwing knives his Mental Power could control.

After breakfast, Yu Xiaogang went straight to the Elite Class classroom and waited for the students to arrive. One after another, the students entered the room and saw that Teacher Yu Xiaogang was already waiting for them. They immediately greeted him respectfully, "Good morning, Teacher." Yu Xiaogang found it immensely satisfying.

By the time the morning lesson was about to begin, that fool Wang Dachui still had not arrived. Yu Xiaogang could not help wondering whether the guy had overslept. He would give him a proper drilling at the Training Ground later.

When the class bell rang, Wang Dachui was still nowhere to be seen. Yu Xiaogang stopped waiting for him and asked Xiao Zhan, Wang Dachui's leader:

"Xiao Zhan, you and Wang Dachui are quite close. Do you know why he didn't come to class today?"

The moment Xiao Zhan saw that Wang Dachui still had not arrived, he knew trouble was coming. Why was I so unlucky? Why did I take that idiot Wang Dachui as my lackey? I only noticed that he was big and strong enough to make me look more imposing. Now that my lackey has caused trouble, I, the boss, have to take the blame. What rotten luck! "Uh... Teacher Yu Xiaogang, Wang Dachui may have been too exhausted from training yesterday and overslept today. He'll probably be here soon."

Xiao Zhan racked his brains for an excuse to get his lackey Wang Dachui off the hook. Skipping class without reason on the second day under such an incredible teacher was truly bold! Just then, heavy thudding footsteps sounded from the hallway. Wang Dachui came rushing in, panting heavily with his hands braced on his knees. Ignoring the astonished gaze of Boss Xiao Zhan, he caught his breath, flashed a foolish grin, and said to Yu Xiaogang:

"Teacher Yu Xiaogang! That Medicinal Bath you gave us yesterday really worked! This morning, when I got up to cultivate, the Mental Power Meditation Method you taught me helped me break through in one go. My soul power has reached level 9!"

When the Elite Class students heard that Wang Dachui's soul power had broken through to level 9, putting him just one level away from being able to add a Soul Ring, they all showed astonished expressions and envious looks. Still, many of them felt that after training yesterday and soaking in the Medicinal Bath Teacher Yu Xiaogang had prepared, they too had improved greatly—just not as much as Wang Dachui. Truly, fools had fool's luck!

Yu Xiaogang was stunned when he heard it. He had broken through just like that? That was way too casual! Wang Dachui's soul power had seemed stable yesterday, but it had not been particularly abundant.

Yu Xiaogang had merely trained Wang Dachui, given him one nutritious lunch, and had him soak in a Medicinal Bath after training. Yet he had broken through overnight. It might have been due to Wang Dachui's physique, allowing him to absorb the medicinal effects of the bath particularly well. Combined with his breakthrough in Mental Power cultivation, it had pushed him past the bottleneck. A string of causes had truly given that fool some fool's luck!

Yu Xiaogang could only say to the fortunate Wang Dachui, "Then Teacher will congratulate you first. You've taken another step toward becoming a one-ring Soul Master! Wang Dachui, come in first. Class is about to begin, so listen carefully. A Soul Master's strength does not come only from a powerful body and soul power; a wise mind is also essential! All right, students, you can do it too. There's no need to envy Wang Dachui. I hope all of you can reach level 10 together. Teacher will lead a team to help you hunt Hundred Year Soul Rings."

Once Wang Dachui entered the classroom, Yu Xiaogang began the lesson, continuing to teach the Elite Class students about soul beasts: how to distinguish their ages, and which soul beasts they should flee from as far as possible when encountered. He also mentioned the power of Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts. During Tang San's era in Douluo, ordinary Soul Masters only knew of Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts and were still unaware of the existence of ferocious beasts.

He also spoke of the importance of Mental Power and physical fitness when Soul Masters absorbed Soul Rings. Using the highest Soul Ring absorption limits recorded by Spirit Hall throughout the ages as examples, he explained how the First Soul Ring had risen from a White Ten-Year Soul Ring of just over fifty years ten thousand years ago to a Hundred Year Soul Ring of more than four hundred years today. The absorption limit had steadily increased.

At that moment, Si Si raised her hand to ask a question. Yu Xiaogang paused his lecture when he saw it and let her speak. "Teacher Yu Xiaogang! I have a question. If my physical strength and Mental Power are sufficient, can I absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring as my Fourth Soul Ring?"

Yu Xiaogang liked good students like Si Si, who loved to study and investigate. It gave him a strong sense of accomplishment. He explained to Si Si and the Elite Class students, "Si Si, that is a very good question! It is possible, but there is one crucial point: your Mental Power must be extremely resilient. Soul beasts generally do not possess high intelligence before reaching ten thousand years of cultivation. After they die, only their resentment attaches itself to the Soul Ring and causes minor interference for the Soul Master absorbing it. However, some soul beasts with exceptionally powerful bloodlines develop high intelligence after only a thousand years of cultivation. After death, just like Soul Rings produced by Ten Thousand Year Soul Beasts, their Soul Rings carry the soul beast's soul. This is the spiritual shock that occurs only when absorbing Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings. If you cannot withstand it, you will die. Therefore, if you want to absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring as your Fourth Soul Ring, you must first pass my tests of Mental Power and physical strength."

After Yu Xiaogang finished explaining, Si Si had no further questions. He continued his lesson, sharing all sorts of knowledge that commoner Soul Masters and small clans did not know. The Elite Class students listened with rapt attention, frantically taking notes for fear of missing even the slightest detail.

Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang unconsciously slowed his pace. He saw in the Elite Class students the same passion for studying that high school seniors had displayed in his previous life, while he himself had merely drifted through those days.

Before long, Yu Xiaogang had covered most of the morning's lesson. Theoretical knowledge such as identifying soul beasts could only be taught bit by bit each day.

"All right! Class is over, students. You can rest properly now, and head to lunch a little early later. After the noon break, gather at the Training Ground for afternoon class. This will be the arrangement from now on: theory in the morning, physical training in the afternoon, and Medicinal Baths for cultivation at night. Si Si and Xiao Zhan, I'll leave the management of the Elite Class students to you."

"Don't worry, Teacher Yu Xiaogang! Let's see who dares disrespect me, Xiao the Boss." Xiao Zhan wanted to make an impression and immediately stepped forward to declare his loyalty. Wang Dachui still stood behind Xiao Zhan, grinning foolishly. His large, sturdy frame made Xiao Zhan look much more imposing.

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