Getting to Know Each Other, Sparring

"Wait, what did he say?!"

"Level fifteen, a Control System Battle Soul Master? Is he out of his mind?"

When they heard Luo Ze's Soul Power Level, everyone's attention gathered on him again. But upon hearing the words "control system," all the students of Class Five wore puzzled expressions.

The Kirin Martial Soul was a typical Beast Martial Soul. Didn't Beast Martial Souls all develop toward strength-type Battle Soul Masters? What did he mean by control system?

Even Wu Changkong, upon hearing "control system," was unusually taken aback.

At that moment, he shared the same thoughts as the other students. The Kirin Martial Soul was a well-known Beast Martial Soul—no matter how one described it, it should have nothing to do with the control system.

"Luo Ze, are you sure you didn't say that wrong?" Wu Changkong slowly asked.

"Teacher Wu, I didn't say it wrong. My Martial Soul really is control system." Luo Ze answered seriously.

Seeing this, Wu Changkong did not press further. The world of Martial Souls was full of strange things; the occasional anomaly was perfectly normal.

"Hello, Teacher Wu. My name is Tang Wulin. My Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass. I'm a level eighteen Control System Battle Soul Master. My goal isn't that lofty—I just want to be happily together with my family!"

At the mention of his family, Tang Wulin's face filled with an irrepressible smile.

When they heard that Tang Wulin's Soul Power Level was eighteen, and that his Martial Soul was the most useless Blue Silver Grass, everyone except Luo Ze and Xie Xie nearly had their souls leave their bodies.

Good heavens, what kind of class had they entered? This was Class Five, right?!

Two level eighteens and one level fifteen. One was a Beast Martial Soul control system Soul Master, while another had the utterly useless Blue Silver Grass and had still cultivated it to level eighteen!

How was this Class Five? This was plainly the class that crushed everyone on a whole different level!

Likewise, upon hearing their Martial Souls and Soul Power Levels, Xie Xie could not help widening his eyes.

Tang Wulin's Blue Silver Grass was at the same level as his, which was enough to prove that Tang Wulin's talent was no weaker than his own.

But what shocked him even more was Luo Ze. From their battle yesterday, he could clearly sense that Luo Ze's Soul Power was definitely not below his own, perhaps even stronger. But why was his level really only fifteen?!

And that absurd Martial Soul of his—what Beast Martial Soul took the control route? Wasn't that equivalent to cutting off one's own arm?!

With these doubts in mind, Xie Xie decided that after class, he had to pry some information out of Luo Ze.

"Starting tomorrow, classes will officially begin. My teaching methods differ from those of other teachers. Students who fear hardship and exhaustion, who cannot persevere, may leave Class Five immediately. Those who remain, prepare yourselves mentally. Luo Ze, come to my office."

After saying that, Wu Changkong announced the end of class, striding away with his long legs and upright figure.

Luo Ze rose at that point as well and followed Wu Changkong to his office.

"Tang Wulin, tell me the truth. What level is Luo Ze really?"

After the two had walked away, Xie Xie hurried over to Tang Wulin, staring at him with an interrogating expression.

"Brother Luo already said it in class. He's level fifteen," Tang Wulin answered.

"Impossible! Don't take me for an idiot. Judging from the Soul Power he released during yesterday's fight, he's definitely above level fifteen!"

Xie Xie immediately rejected Tang Wulin's answer. He had defeated him in one move and could use both Martial Soul and bloodline suppression. To do both at once, he needed at least level eighteen Soul Power. He absolutely could not be level fifteen.

Tang Wulin sighed helplessly. There was nothing he could do—he did not want to believe it either, but the facts were right in front of him.

Brother Luo really was level fifteen. There was no mistake about that. As for why, he could not tell Xie Xie.

Inside the office, Wu Changkong released his Soul Power to isolate the surroundings and scrutinized Luo Ze.

"Tell me. What level is your Soul Power really, what is your Martial Soul, and why is it control system?"

"Teacher Wu, my Soul Power really is level fifteen. As for the control aspect, once I use my First Soul Skill, you'll understand."

After saying that, Luo Ze first took a step back and released his Kirin Martial Soul. Immediately afterward, a yellow Soul Ring appeared.

"Kirin Possession, Kirin Pressure!"

With the enhancement of Kirin Possession, Luo Ze's Kirin Pressure could weaken enemies of higher levels by up to 100%.

The instant Luo Ze used his Soul Skill, Wu Changkong suddenly felt as though something within his body had been abruptly suppressed. Though he could still summon his Martial Soul, he could clearly feel that his attacks had been weakened by more than half.

But that was not all. Not only had his attacks been weakened, the instant he summoned his Martial Soul, his entire body fell into a brief spell of dizziness.

For a Soul Emperor like him, that dizziness lasted only an instant. But one had to know that Luo Ze's Soul Power was only level fifteen. Yet he had managed to stun him, which was enough to prove the power of this Soul Skill.

A top-tier Beast Martial Soul actually possessed control abilities. Interesting!

It seemed Long Hengxu did not know this kid's true abilities. Otherwise, with such exceptional talent, he would never have allowed him into Class Five.

After thinking it over, Wu Changkong realized it was indeed something Long Hengxu would do. As the director of the intermediate division, he had always sought balance among the various classes.

Unfortunately, this balance had been completely shattered by the arrival of Luo Ze and the other two.

With these three as the pillars of Class Five, winning this year's Promotion Match would be unavoidable!

"Teacher Wu? What's wrong with you?!"

Watching the slight curl of Wu Changkong's lips, Luo Ze suddenly had a bad feeling for some reason. The last time he had seen that smile was when Grandfather had thrown him into the Star Dou Great Forest.

"It's nothing. Go back," Wu Changkong said coldly.

Luo Ze did not hesitate. Being around Wu Changkong made cold sweat run all over his body—it was simply more terrifying than being made to stand as punishment!

After leaving the office, Tang Wulin and Xie Xie were still waiting for him at the classroom door.

Tang Wulin was one thing, but why had Xie Xie come too? Luo Ze was somewhat puzzled.

"Brother Luo, you're finally back. Teacher Wu didn't do anything to you, did he?" Tang Wulin asked worriedly.

"No. He just asked about my Martial Soul. By the way, Xie Xie, why are you here too?"

Luo Ze looked in surprise at Xie Xie, who stood to one side with his arms folded and his back against the wall.

"Didn't you say we were partners? Is there a problem with me waiting for my partner?" Xie Xie said righteously.

"No problem!" Luo Ze immediately replied.

At this moment, he did not dare say that he had used the word "partner" before purely because he had wanted to borrow the term.

"Then hurry up. The cafeteria's almost out of food. I'll treat you."

As the young master of Eastsea, Xie Xie's allowance was far more generous than that of ordinary families.

"Great! Thank you, Xie Xie!" Before Luo Ze could say anything, Tang Wulin was the first to thank Xie Xie.

"Luo Ze is my partner. You're not. Don't come here trying to freeload!" Xie Xie said coldly.

"Oh, don't be so stingy! I don't even eat that much, seriously!" Tang Wulin said.

Upon hearing the words "don't eat that much," Luo Ze looked at Tang Wulin in disbelief.

You could eat twenty thousand Federal currency worth of food in a single meal, and you said you didn't eat much?!