Summary

After returning to the academy, Wu Changkong gave no further instructions. He simply told everyone to disperse and return to their dorms to cultivate.

After today's practical battle, they certainly needed to reflect on their experience. However, Tang Wulin was currently in a muddled state due to his spirit's evolution, while the others also needed time to process things on their own. The review could wait until tomorrow.

Tang Wulin was sent back to his dorm by Wu Changkong, who remained there with him. To prevent any accidents during Tang Wulin's spirit evolution, Wu Changkong needed to keep him under observation and ensure that his spirit would not encounter any danger during the process.

And so, the next day arrived.

Su Hao, who had gotten up early, saw Tang Wulin running against the wind on the field. Just as he was about to go over and greet him, he saw a very beautiful senior student walking toward Tang Wulin.

Then, Su Hao saw that after Tang Wulin had exchanged only a few words with the senior student, his face had turned red.

Seeing this, Su Hao tactfully chose not to interrupt Tang Wulin's conversation with the senior student. After washing up by himself, he headed to the Cafeteria.

After Su Hao finished eating and was about to head to the field for some exercise, he saw Tang Wulin enter through the Cafeteria entrance.

So he went up and asked, "Wulin, how did your spirit's evolution go?"

When Tang Wulin saw Su Hao in the Cafeteria and heard his question, he proudly displayed his spirit and summoned his Martial Soul as he said, "Su Hao, look—my spirit is already a Hundred-Year Spirit now.

And it can help me fight now, too."

After hearing Tang Wulin's words, Su Hao knew that Tang Wulin had learned forging to make money because he had been poor. Yet after saving for three years, he had only been able to buy a ten-year spirit—and it had even been defective. Everyone else had Hundred-Year Spirits, while he alone had a ten-year spirit.

Although Tang Wulin usually seemed very optimistic, Su Hao could still sense the inferiority he carried deep inside.

But now, Su Hao could clearly feel that Tang Wulin had become much more cheerful.

So, after looking at Tang Wulin's Soul Ring and spirit, Su Hao sincerely offered him his blessings.

Then Su Hao pulled Tang Wulin along to have a Class A Meal at the academy Cafeteria. Tang Wulin's appetite had also greatly improved after his spirit advanced into a Hundred-Year Spirit, and he clearly ate far more than last time.

Thus, Su Hao stayed by Tang Wulin's side as he finished eating. During that time, Gu Yue and the others arrived at the Cafeteria one after another. As soon as they entered, they saw Su Hao sitting beside Tang Wulin while Tang Wulin was stuffing himself wildly.

After the meal, Gu Yue and the others each came over to ask Tang Wulin about the results of his spirit evolution. Tang Wulin likewise showed each of them his Hundred-Year Spirit and Century-Year Soul Ring. When Gu Yue and the others saw Tang Wulin's Hundred-Year Spirit and Century-Year Soul Ring, they sincerely offered him their congratulations as well.

Standing behind the podium, Wu Changkong said blandly to the five Students in the classroom, "Tell me what you felt about yesterday's Spirit Ascension Platform."

Zhang Yangzi had dark circles under his eyes today. He had clearly not slept well last night. Wang Jinxi was the same.

The difference was that Zhang Yangzi was upset, while Wang Jinxi had been plagued by nightmares. He could not forget the bone-deep chill that had come when the Man Faced Demon Spider pierced his body—the cold that seemed to rise from the depths of his soul. At that moment, he had truly felt that his life was about to end. That terrifying sensation was impossible to forget.

Su Hao, Gu Yue, and Xie Xie all looked fairly normal, with no apparent difference in their expressions.

Tang Wulin was the only one who looked excited. After all, his spirit had evolved. Yesterday, only his spirit had evolved, and it was no longer a ten-year spirit.

Seeing that no one intended to speak first, Wu Changkong called on someone directly.

"Judging by yesterday's order of elimination, Zhang Yangzi, you go first."

Hearing Wu Changkong tell him to speak first, Zhang Yangzi stood up. He first admitted his mistake to Wu Changkong, then explained that the forest had felt too real, without even the slightest hint of falseness. He said that he had climbed the tree to see farther into the distance. Finally, he concluded that his arrogance, along with his failure to observe his surroundings before acting, had led to his elimination. After promising Wu Changkong that he would be especially careful and strive to survive longer next time, he sat down.

Wu Changkong gave no response after hearing him. He turned to Wang Jinxi, indicating for him to continue.

Seeing this, Wang Jinxi stood up and said with a bitter smile, "Teacher Wu, I don't remember much else clearly anymore. I only remember that face descending from above my head, followed by that Ice Cold sensation, like my soul had frozen. They're like nightmares that keep haunting me.

I don't know what will happen if I encounter it again next time."

After hearing him, Wu Changkong comforted Wang Jinxi a few times and told him that if he encountered such a Soul Beast again, he should press the help button immediately.

After Wang Jinxi finished speaking, Gu Yue stood up and said, "The Spirit Ascension Platform was a very real world. It felt as if I had truly entered an ancient forest. I think I liked it there. I liked it very much.

During the battle, the Soul Beasts felt very real. Everything seemed no different from reality."

After hearing Gu Yue's words, Wu Changkong frowned slightly, then asked her to explain how she had been able to find Su Hao so accurately.

After hearing Wu Changkong's question, Gu Yue fell silent for a moment before saying that it was a small technique she used with the elements.

After hearing Gu Yue's explanation, Wu Changkong did not pursue the matter further. He then turned to Xie Xie.

Xie Xie stood up and said that fighting in the Forest Platform had felt great.

Then Wu Changkong looked at Tang Wulin.

Tang Wulin stood up and first said that the coordination between himself and Xie Xie could have been more seamless. Then he said that while he and Xie Xie had been searching for Gu Yue, he had rashly moved forward without paying attention to his surroundings, resulting in him being crystallized for two hours. He then promised Wu Changkong that he would be more careful and pay closer attention to his surroundings next time.

After hearing Tang Wulin's words, Su Hao stood up before Wu Changkong could turn to him and said, "Teacher Wu, in the Spirit Ascension Platform, I lacked powerful offensive Soul Skills or Soul Skills capable of killing with a single strike. Although my Martial Soul possesses the advantages of both Tang Wulin's and Gu Yue's Martial Souls, it also has a major weakness.

Its long-range attacks are weak. At present, my offensive capability is sufficient, but once my rank rises, this level of attack will be completely inadequate. So I need a powerful long-range offensive Soul Skill."