First Place

The final match was between Class Two and Class Three.

The gap in Soul Power between the two sides was not large. Class Three held the advantage in numbers, with four students—two more than Class Two—but Class Two held an absolute advantage in martial soul quality.

When the difference in Soul Power was minimal, the quality of one's martial soul often determined victory. Just like Luo Ze's Kirin Martial Soul, no matter how many opponents there were, he could suppress them in an instant.

Thus, the moment the match began, Class Two crushed Class Three and ended the battle.

It happened so quickly that even the spectators and referee had yet to react.

"Damn, I only took a sip of water, and they already finished fighting? That speed is comparable to a Soul Tool Train!" Luo Ze's eyes widened in shock as he spat out all the water in his mouth.

"Class Two's Shocking Heaven Tiger and Roaring Heaven Tiger martial souls are among the strongest of their kind. To defeat them, one would need an absolute Soul Power advantage and Bloodline Suppression from a higher-tier bloodline. Only then would victory be possible."

At some point, Teacher Li had walked over to Luo Ze's side. She spoke unhurriedly as she analyzed the situation.

"Hm? Then doesn't that mean we're guaranteed to win the finals?" Luo Ze asked.

"Of course. In terms of martial soul quality alone, everyone in the academy combined is inferior to you," Teacher Li replied as if it were only natural.

"Fine, I thought I'd get another chance to compete." Luo Ze was somewhat disappointed. He had wanted to show off his might again!

"Don't be disappointed, Brother. If your hands are really itching, just ask Grandfather to be your sparring partner!" Na'er suddenly said.

"Forget it. I think it's pretty good to obediently take the championship." Luo Ze hurriedly refused. He did not want to be thrown into the Star Dou Great Forest again.

The final result was exactly as Teacher Li had expected. Class Two directly gave up the finals and chose to take second place.

The reason was simple. Class Two only had two students in total, while the first-place reward was a Thousand Year Soul Spirit for the entire class. The second-place reward only gave Soul Spirits to the participating students.

For Class Two, which only had two students altogether, the rewards for first and second place were practically the same. There was no need to truly risk everything to fight a freak like Luo Ze.

He had a top-tier martial soul, Innate Full Soul Power, and absolute suppression over Beast Martial Souls. Fighting him would just be asking for a beating, wouldn't it?

On the stage, the director of academic affairs personally presented awards to all the students of Class Five.

When he looked at Luo Ze, the admiration in his eyes did not even seem willing to leave him for a second.

"Luo Ze, having you in the academy is truly our honor!" the director of academic affairs said excitedly as he held Luo Ze's hand.

"Director, you're too kind. Without the help of the teachers and the academy, I wouldn't have improved so quickly either," Luo Ze replied modestly.

"Hahaha, too modest, too modest. Excellence is excellence. Work hard, and the academy will spare no effort in nurturing you!" the director promised solemnly.

"Thank you, Director!" Luo Ze said gratefully.

After the awards ceremony ended, the students were free to do as they pleased.

They could choose to go home, return to the classroom to study cultural subjects, cultivate on the training grounds, or have another round of matches with students from other classes.

Luo Ze chose to go home because Elder Frost had just contacted him and said he had time to teach him some professional knowledge related to Designers.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Grandfather had secretly told him that Elder Frost was the honorary president of the Designer Association and held an extremely esteemed position.

"Wulin, are you coming with us?" Luo Ze asked.

"Not today. I still have a task at the Blacksmith Association. Teacher Mang Tian said he wants to introduce me to a master. Let's go together next time."

Tang Wulin refused regretfully. He had no choice. Although he now had a Thousand Year Soul Spirit as protection, his Soul Power was still too low. He had to earn more money to buy supplements that restored Soul Power.

"Alright, then we'll go together next time."

With that, Luo Ze hurriedly ran back to the Spirit Pagoda with Na'er.

Inside the lounge on the top floor, Elder Frost had brought out several simple Design Blueprints and some damaged Formation Cores, asking Luo Ze to identify and repair them.

Luo Ze took the blueprints. After giving them a brief look, he picked up a pen and paper and began the repairs.

The blueprints were very simple. They were all basic Designer material and posed no difficulty for Luo Ze at all.

The Formation Cores below, however, were extremely complex. Three major formations—expansion, extension, and contraction—had been inscribed upon them as the main core.

They tested not only the designer's spiritual Soul Power, but also their patience. A single careless mistake could cause the entire blueprint design to vanish in an instant.

Luo Ze picked up his pen and carefully repaired it bit by bit according to the original design. Throughout the process, his brows remained tightly furrowed, and he did not dare let his attention wander in the slightest.

Seeing this, Elder Frost quietly walked over. When he saw Luo Ze set pen to paper with such utter seriousness, he could not help feeling both pleasantly surprised and astonished.

The blueprint he had given him was at a level only a Level Five Designer could repair. Ordinary beginners, and even Level Four Designers, might not be able to discern the hidden details within it.

Yet this little fellow Luo Ze had seen through it at a glance. He truly was a genius!

Elder Frost nodded in satisfaction. With such a disciple to inherit his legacy, the Designer profession would have an even more glorious future!

An hour later, Luo Ze finished repairing the formation blueprint, his head covered in sweat. He slowly spoke.

"Grandfather Frost, could you please see whether I repaired it correctly?"

Elder Frost picked up the blueprint and inspected it carefully. The repairs were flawless, and Luo Ze had even marked the erroneous lines Elder Frost had deliberately concealed.

"Luo Ze, are you willing to join the Designer Association and become my disciple?" Elder Frost asked with a serious expression.

"I am willing, Teacher!" Luo Ze said, then performed a formal disciple's bow to Elder Frost.

"Good, good, good! With a genius like you joining us, our Designer Association will certainly produce another God-tier Designer in the future!" Elder Frost looked at Luo Ze with a solemn expression.

Since the Designer Association had been established, only fifty God-tier Designers had ever emerged.

At present, only two or three of them remained alive in the world, including himself. If another God-tier Designer could not be cultivated, then after a hundred years, no one would be able to reach that position again!

"Grandfather Frost, may I ask you a question?"

"Go ahead."

"After joining the Designer Association, can I still join other organizations or associations?"

Elder Frost thought for a moment before answering, "Of course. As long as it does not interfere with association duties, we will not restrict members from joining other associations. Why? Is there an organization you want to join?"

"Not an organization, but there are two associations," Luo Ze said somewhat embarrassedly.

"What associations?" Elder Frost asked.

"The Blacksmith Association and the Craftsman Association."

The moment those words fell, Elder Frost stared at Luo Ze in disbelief. The way he looked at him was as though he were looking at an idiot.

"What?! Blacksmithing and crafting? Why would you join those two associations?! Could it be that they came looking for you too, hoping to poach you?!"

Elder Frost suddenly became agitated. If that were truly the case, he would disregard every obstacle and difficulty and offer twice the other side's terms to pull Luo Ze back into the Designer Association!

"No, I want to join them myself."

"Because Grandfather once told me that no one on our continent has ever become proficient in design, blacksmithing, and crafting all at once, so I..."