The New Dean and Troublemaker Xu Hu

On the wide corridor leading to the First Soul Tool Proving Ground.

"Yuhao, Brother Gu Yue... I mean Teacher Gu Yue, isn't he being a bit too aggressive?"

Meng Hongchen walked beside Huo Yuhao, glancing back towards the classroom with some worry. "Although Xu Hu's strength isn't as good as my brother's or mine, he's still part of the royal family's direct line, and his personality is vengeful. If this blows up..."

"Hmph, what's there to be afraid of?"

Xiao Hongchen crossed his arms, looking dismissive. "This is an academy, strength talks. That guy is used to bullying others with his status. It's about time someone taught him a lesson."

Huo Yuhao, however, remained calm, his eyes filled with a blind trust.

"Master must have his reasons for doing this."

"Maybe it's to establish authority, maybe it's for something else. In any case, Master definitely won't lose out."

As they were speaking, several students wearing senior year uniforms approached them from ahead.

The one leading was burly, with dark skin, giving off a heavy, solid feeling like granite. Each step he took was steady and powerful.

Seeing the Hongchen siblings, the man stopped, looking somewhat surprised.

"Xiao Hongchen, Meng Hongchen? I heard your class has a new specially appointed director from the Martial Soul Department, and they're going to have a Combat Class?"

"Senior Ma."

Upon seeing the newcomer, even the usually arrogant Xiao Hongchen restrained himself a bit, nodding slightly in greeting.

Meng Hongchen leaned close to Huo Yuhao's ear and whispered an introduction:

"Yuhao, this is Senior Ma Rulong. He's the Number One of Sixth Grade, and also the current captain of our Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy team."

"He has extremely high attainments in both the control and crafting of Soul Tools. His strength is formidable, and it's said he's close to breaking through to Soul Emperor."

Huo Yuhao was slightly surprised upon hearing this and quickly greeted him politely. "Hello, Senior Ma. I'm freshman Huo Yuhao."

"Huo Yuhao?"

Ma Rulong's gaze swept over Huo Yuhao, and he nodded. Although his expression was serious, he was still polite. "I heard you're a disciple brought by that new director? Keep up the good work. The Martial Soul Department isn't easy to get by in our academy."

After speaking, he hurried away with his group, clearly also going to join the excitement.

Meanwhile, in the classroom for First Year Class One.

The atmosphere was tense.

Looking at the young teacher slowly approaching, Xu Hu was stunned at first, then a flash of unbelievable anger crossed his eyes.

In the Sun Moon Empire, due to his direct royal lineage and his relationship with the Crown Prince, he could practically walk all over everyone in this academy.

Even the seasoned veteran teachers turned a blind eye when they saw him.

This new Pretty Boy, how dare he publicly provoke him?

"Gu, do you know who you're talking to--?"

Before Xu Hu could finish speaking, the two lackeys sitting beside him couldn't hold back any longer.

An opportunity to show off had arrived!

"How dare you speak to Brother Hu like that!"

"Just a new teacher, do you really think you're someone important? Believe it or not, we'll make sure you can't stay in Mingdu!"

The two lackeys slammed the table and stood up, their soul power surging as they intended to directly push Gu Yuejin.

"Noisy."

Gu Yuejin didn't even glance at them. He merely frowned slightly, his golden eyes casually sweeping over them.

Hummm--

It was as if an invisible giant hammer swung through the air.

"Bang! Bang!"

Two muffled thuds.

The two lackeys who had just stood up didn't even have time to scream before they were sent flying backward, crashing heavily against the back wall of the classroom, unable to pry themselves off.

Xu Hu's pupils constricted, his previously nonchalant posture instantly tensing.

In that brief moment, he didn't even feel a soul power fluctuation!

"You dare commit violence in the academy?!"

Xu Hu abruptly stood up, his four soul rings rising, though they were merely the optimal ratio, he was still an outstanding talent among his peers.

He pointed at Gu Yuejin and roared, his voice filled with bluster:

"I am Xu Hu! The current Crown Prince's cousin! A direct member of the royal family!"

"If you dare touch a single hair on my head, I'll have your entire family buried with me! If you know what's good for you, kneel down and kowtow to me now, otherwise--"

Hearing these familiar lines, Gu Yuejin didn't get angry. Instead, he found it amusing.

He put his hands in his pockets, his smile growing even brighter.

"That hits the spot, it really hits the spot."

"Now this is the kind of line a villainous extra should have. Otherwise, it's just boring."

"Since you like using your status to pressure people so much..."

Gu Yuejin took a step forward, his eyes instantly deepening like an abyss.

"Then let me show you what true 'pressure' is."

BOOM--!!!

He didn't release his martial soul, nor did he use his soul rings.

It was merely the terrifying mental pressure belonging to a Level 77 High-level Soul Sage, one that had fused with Dragon King Divine Might, that descended like Mount Tai crushing down, precisely onto Xu Hu alone.

"Ugh--"

Xu Hu's harsh words got stuck in his throat.

He felt his vision go black, as if he saw a colossal dragon from the ancient primordial wilderness opening its bloody maw at him.

His mind instantly crashed, his soul trembling.

His eyes rolled back, and he foamed at the mouth.

Thump.

This arrogant young master of the royal family fell straight to the ground, knocked out cleanly and decisively.

The entire place fell silent.

Those few henchmen who had been egging him on were now pale with fright, their legs trembling, not daring to even breathe loudly.

One look!

With just one look, he had stared a four-ring Soul Ancestor unconscious?!

What kind of monster was this?!

"Tsk, already passed out? Your mental fortitude is lacking."

Gu Yuejin pouted in disdain, then turned to look at the few henchmen cowering in the corner, revealing a "harmful" smile.

"A few classmates, why are you still sitting there?"

"Do you want to stay and drink tea with the teacher, or do you want to take a nap like him?"

"No, no, no! We're going! We're going right now!"

The henchmen, as if granted amnesty, scrambled out of the classroom, wishing they had grown two more legs.

"A bunch of cowards."

Gu Yuejin shook his head and walked to the side of the unconscious Xu Hu, picking him up by the back collar like he was carrying a chick.

"Since you don't want to leave, let the teacher give you a ride~"

First Soul Tool Proving Ground.

The spectator stands were already full, with not only students from their own class but also many students from other classes who had heard the news and come to watch the commotion.

"Hey, do you guys know who this new director is?"

"I don't know. I heard he's very young..."

Just as everyone was discussing, a figure strode into the arena.

When they clearly saw the "accessories" in the person's hand, the entire proving ground fell silent.

The legendary Director Gu was holding a person in his hand.

The person being dragged like a dead dog...

Wasn't it Xu Hu, who usually acted arrogantly in the academy?!

"Holy crap?! This teacher is so fierce?!"

"He knocked Xu Hu out and brought him here?!"

"This is too wild! He's from the royal family!"

Amidst gasps of cold air, Gu Yuejin walked to the center of the arena and casually threw him.

Bang!

Xu Hu was heavily thrown onto the metal floor.

"Ouch--!"

The intense pain instantly woke him up, and he sprang up from the ground, clutching his buttocks.

"Who! Who dares to throw this young master-- "

Just as Xu Hu was about to lash out, he looked up and met Gu Yuejin's half-smiling golden eyes.

The suffocating sense of fear from before instantly surged into his heart.

Xu Hu stiffened, the curse he was about to utter caught in his throat.

While he was arrogant, he wasn't an idiot.

The other party knew his identity yet dared to act like this, and that pressure just now... it was definitely a Top Expert!

Perhaps even a Soul Sage or higher!

In front of such a monster, if he continued to bluster foolishly, he might really be crippled!

Xu Hu gritted his teeth, lowered his head, and silently retreated to the side, becoming incredibly docile.

This stark contrast left the students in the stands even more dumbfounded.

Only a Villain Can Subdue a Villain!

Gu Yuejin clapped his hands, his gaze swept across the entire venue, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching every corner.

"Alright, since everyone is here, let's begin class."

"As I'm new here, I don't quite understand the level of you Sun Moon Empire students."

"So for this first class today, let's keep it simple and Probe the Bottom."

After speaking, he turned his head towards the stands and called out:

"Huo Yuhao."

"Here!"

Huo Yuhao immediately stood up, his posture straight.

"Come down."

"Yes, Master!"

This clear and loud "Master" once again sent the entire place into an uproar.

"Master? Huo Yuhao is his disciple?"

"No wonder! I was wondering why there was a Transfer Student, turns out he's a Connected Person!"

"Is this the legendary Bring Capital to Enter the Group?"

Under everyone's gaze, Huo Yuhao quickly ran down from the stands and came to Gu Yuejin's side.

Gu Yuejin pointed at Xu Hu, who was looking on guard opposite them, and said to Huo Yuhao:

"Go, fight him."

"Huh?"

This time, it was Xu Hu's turn to be stunned.

He pointed at Huo Yuhao and then at himself incredulously.

"Master, are you serious?"

"While I admit I can't beat you, this Huo Yuhao... if I'm not mistaken, he's only a two-ring Soul Grand Master, right?"

"I'm a level forty-three Soul Ancestor! And a rank four Soul Engineer!"

"You want me to fight him? Who are you looking down on?"

Xu Hu felt insulted.

He was afraid of Gu Yuejin, but that didn't mean he was afraid of Huo Yuhao!

What was the difference between this gap and a college student fighting a kindergarten child?

However, Huo Yuhao showed no hesitation.

He glanced at Xu Hu, then at his calm Master, and nodded heavily.

"Yes, Master."

After speaking, he walked straight onto the Battle Arena and made a 'please' gesture towards Xu Hu.

In his eyes, there was not the slightest hint of fear, only an eager Fighting Spirit.

"Please guide me."