Basic Combat Training

Wei Xiaofeng handed the agreement in his hand to Yu Zhen. After saying sorry, he turned and left.

Watching Wei Xiaofeng leave, Yu Zhen said, "All right. Signing this agreement means that from today onward, you are the core cadets of Eastsea Academy. We respect Cadet Wei Xiaofeng's decision, but I believe he will regret the choice he made today."

"Although Eastsea Academy is not considered among the top academies on the continent, as the only intermediate and advanced Soul Master academy in Eastsea City, once the academy's resources are directed toward you, we may not necessarily be inferior to Shrek Academy."

"Now that you have received the academy's preferential resources, I hope you will work even harder. Do not disappoint the academy's expectations, and do not waste your own talents."

Seeing them nod, he said, "That's all. Dismissed. You have one day to settle in. Teacher Wu, stay behind."

Since the academy had rearranged the dormitories, they decided to return and pack up first, then move their things into the new dorms.

After returning to his dormitory, An Ping packed his belongings and followed the signs to the new Dormitory Building. By the time he arrived, Gu Yuena, Xie Xie, and Tang Wulin were already there.

Seeing the suitcase in An Ping's hand, Tang Wulin wore a startled expression. "An Ping, is your suitcase made of Mithril?"

When An Ping nodded, Tang Wulin became somewhat excited. "Using Mithril to make a suitcase feels like such a waste."

Even Xie Xie, who had shown no reaction until then, revealed a surprised expression. Though he was not a Forger and had not recognized it at first glance, he knew what Mithril was. "Mithril is a rare material used to make Battle Armor, and you used it for a suitcase?"

An Ping had not expected such a strong reaction. As a Space System item, the suitcase could not be stored in a Storage Soul Tool. He shook his head, deciding not to explain further. It seemed I should add Concealment Magic Runes.

Gu Yuena, on the other hand, showed no reaction. After all, she had paid for the materials. Besides, she could sense an extremely faint spatial fluctuation and knew this was likely a Space System item. She said flatly, "Why are you asking so many questions? Hurry up and clean your dormitories."

Following their room numbers, they each entered their own dormitory. The new rooms were somewhat larger than their previous ones and came fully equipped with basic facilities. After using the Cleansing Technique to clean his room, An Ping began making his bed.

Just then, someone knocked on his door. When An Ping opened it, he found Gu Yuena outside. "What is it?"

Gu Yuena pointed toward the door of the neighboring dormitory, indicating that she lived next door, then said, "Aren't you going to invite me in for a look?"

An Ping stepped aside to let Gu Yuena enter, muttering, "Could the two dormitories really be any different?"

Gu Yuena entered An Ping's dormitory and, without ceremony, sat down in a chair. Looking at the suitcase on the table before her, she asked, "That suitcase of yours is a Space System item, isn't it? Why did you make it so large?"

As he made his bed, An Ping explained, "It is indeed a Space System item. I made it this large so people could go inside."

"Go inside? This suitcase can hold living things? Can I go in and take a look?" Gu Yuena was somewhat surprised. Ordinary Storage Soul Tools could not hold living creatures.

"You can. Just jump down."

After tidying his dormitory, An Ping placed the suitcase on the floor and opened it. He cast a Slow Fall Spell on himself, then jumped directly into the suitcase. Seeing him enter, Gu Yuena jumped in after him.

Looking at the space before her, Gu Yuena revealed a surprised expression. Not only was the ventilation excellent, but the walls also emitted a faint glow, its gentle light illuminating the entire space.

Gu Yuena said, "From the way you arranged this place, it's a laboratory, isn't it?"

An Ping nodded. "It's more convenient this way."

"All right, let's go eat."

Before long, the next day arrived. The group emerged from their rooms one after another. Seeing them come out, Wu Changkong, standing at the entrance to the Dormitory Building, said flatly, "Classes officially begin today. Follow me."

Soon, the group followed Wu Changkong to a spacious room. He gestured for them to take their seats. Tang Wulin sat with Xie Xie, Gu Yuena with An Ping, and Wang Jinxi with Zhang Yangzi.

Seeing the three clearly divided groups below him, Wu Changkong had a rough understanding of the situation. He then followed the usual procedure and had them introduce themselves.

"All right. My name is Wu Changkong, and from now on, I will be your homeroom teacher. I have only one requirement: do not fear hardship or exhaustion." Then, looking at Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi, he said, "I do not know how your previous teachers taught you, but I will devise courses more suited to you."

"Through my observations, I have found that all of you share a common problem: you severely lack practical combat experience and technique. I am not referring to your experience fighting with Martial Souls and Soul Skills. You are lacking in that area as well, but it is not too serious. That mainly requires the accumulation of time."

"What you lack is basic combat capability without using your Martial Souls. Therefore, the first training plan I have tailored for you is basic combat ability training."

Basic combat ability? Did they really need such a thing? Wasn't the most important thing to work hard and improve their Soul Power? They were all somewhat confused and did not think much of this so-called basic combat ability.

Looking at the unconcerned students below him, Wu Changkong said coldly, "Do you think the basic combat ability I mentioned is meaningless?"

He pointed at Gu Yuena. "Gu Yuena, you answer."

Gu Yuena stood and said, "Yes, Teacher Wu. My ability lies in controlling the elements. As long as I work hard to improve my control over them, whether facing a single enemy or a group, I can attack them with the elements. Shouldn't I be focusing more on increasing my Soul Power and Spiritual Power?"

Wu Changkong nodded. "In that case, you and An Ping come out. Attack me. I will not use any Soul Skills, and I will suppress my Soul Power to roughly the same level as yours. Let's see whether you can defeat me, or force me to use my Martial Soul or Soul Skills."

He then instructed the others to move the desks and chairs against the walls, clearing out the middle of the classroom.

Wu Changkong turned and took a teaching whip from the podium. Walking to the center of the classroom, he casually swung it as though wielding a sword, signaling for the two to begin.

Both of them specialized in ranged attacks. For a moment, elemental fluctuations filled the classroom as fireballs, ice arrows, and Wind Blades flew through the air. Wu Changkong merely stood where he was, raising his right hand and wielding the teaching whip.

Every strike landed precisely on the core of their attacks, causing them to dissipate without a trace.

Seeing that their attacks were ineffective, An Ping silently constructed a newly learned spell: the Cutting Technique. With a faint spatial fluctuation, an invisible Spatial Blade shot toward Wu Changkong.