Eastsea Academy, principal's office.
Principal Yu Zhen set down the file in his hand and looked up at Long Hengxu, who stood before his desk.
"Director Long, what is going on with First Grade Class Five?"
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Long Hengxu's forehead. "This... Principal..."
Principal Yu Zhen did not press him, merely waiting quietly for Long Hengxu's answer.
After a brief silence, Long Hengxu took a deep breath. "Principal, this was indeed my oversight."
"However, quite a few promising talents have emerged among this year's new students. With proper guidance, they will surely become the pillars of Eastsea Academy in the future."
"Oh? How so?" Yu Zhen raised a brow, signaling for him to continue.
"During the Class Promotion Tournament, two students from First Grade Class One used a Martial Soul Fusion Skill in battle!" Long Hengxu said.
"A Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"
A hint of surprise flashed through principal Yu Zhen's eyes. "Then how did they lose to Class Five?"
Long Hengxu took a deep breath. "That is precisely the issue. That student from Class Five is not only a three-ring Soul Elder—more unbelievably... he possesses a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring."
"What?"
Dean Yu Zhen shot to his feet. "A three-ring Soul Elder with a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring? How is that possible?"
"It is absolutely true, Principal." Long Hengxu nodded solemnly. "Every teacher and student present witnessed it with their own eyes."
Yu Zhen slowly sat back down, unconsciously rubbing his chin with his fingers.
"If that is the case..."
After pondering for a moment, Yu Zhen said, "Director Long, write up a detailed report on this matter. But before that, I would like to hear your thoughts."
A sharp glint flashed through Long Hengxu's eyes. "Dean, I believe that under the current