Level 23, Soul Tool Talent, Improved Magic Array? Zhang Lexuan Shocked: A Thousand-Year Second Ring?

[Congratulations to the Host for receiving suppression rewards:]

[1. Soul Tool Talent: Absolute Focus (while crafting or researching Soul Tools, Spiritual Power consumption is halved and success rates are greatly increased).]

[2. Blueprint: Level-Four Fixed-Installed Soul Cannon Core Magic Array (Improved Version).]

[3. Soul Power increased by one level (current level: 23).]

Looking at the rewards on the System Panel, Dai Yu's smile widened.

This system really knew how to behave.

Knowing Qian Duoduo was right beside him, it immediately sent him rewards related to Soul Tools.

This was no mere blueprint—it was clearly a "letter of introduction" to the core resources of Shrek Academy's Soul Tool Department.

"Good Grandson! That move of yours..."

Qian Duoduo had already rushed to the edge of the ravine and crouched down, pinching up a bit of still-warm rock dust. His eyes were wide as saucers. "That destructive power, that penetrating force... Even a Level-Four Fixed-Installed Soul Cannon would probably only achieve this much unless it struck a vital point! And you're only a Soul Grandmaster! Once you reach Soul King, Soul Emperor... Tsk, tsk, tsk. You'll practically be a Humanoid Mobile Cannon!"

The more Qian Duoduo looked at Dai Yu, the more pleased he became. This boy was practically a super talent tailor-made for their Soul Tool Department's "Extreme Single Soldier" project! His physical condition was absurdly strong, enough to withstand high-load Soul Tools; his offensive power was terrifying, enough to make up for the lack of explosive force in Soul Tools—though, judging by things now, he did not need any compensating at all.

"Grandpa Qian, keep it low-key. Keep it low-key." Dai Yu withdrew his martial soul, dusted himself off, and wore an unruffled expression. "I only killed a little lion. It's not worth mentioning."

"A little lion..." Huo Yuhao's mouth twitched.

That had been a Crimson Gold Lion Tiger Beast over two thousand years old!

If it had been him, he probably would not have lasted even a single exchange against it.

Yu Ge really is my idol! I have to work even harder. I absolutely can't hold Yu Ge back!

Huo Yuhao secretly clenched his fists, the flames of admiration in his eyes nearly becoming tangible.

After returning to the dormitory, Dai Yu calmed himself and carefully studied the blueprint for the [Level-Four Fixed-Installed Soul Cannon Core Magic Array (Improved Version)].

Although he could not create it yet, with the boost from his [Absolute Focus] talent, merely understanding its principles had already deepened his understanding of Soul Tools considerably.

Two days later, Class One classroom.

Zhang Lexuan pushed open the door and entered.

This time, Zhang Lexuan had dressed up again.

All the boys in the class instantly stared blankly.

Even Wang Dong could not help whispering, "So beautiful... That temperament is even better than mine..."

Halfway through, she seemed to realize something and hurriedly covered her mouth, secretly glancing at Dai Yu beside her.

Yet she found Dai Yu resting his cheek on one hand, an enigmatic smile at his lips as he stared fixedly at the beautiful teacher.

Hmph! Pervert!

For some reason, Wang Dong felt rather annoyed and viciously stomped on Dai Yu's foot beneath the desk.

Dai Yu did not even frown. He merely silently awakened the system in his mind.

My long-term meal ticket has finally arrived.

Ever since Zhou Yi had been forced out.

Life had become much easier for the entire class.

On the podium, Zhang Lexuan swept her gaze across the class, finally pausing on Dai Yu for a moment, a trace of complicated emotion flashing through her eyes.

Two days ago, Vice Dean Qian Duoduo had suddenly flown into a rage and stormed straight into the Academic Affairs Office, driving away Zhou Yi, who had originally been assigned as their Head Teacher.

His reason was simple and brutal: that old woman had shown killing intent toward the grandson he valued, so she was unfit to be a teacher.

He had even declared that if the academy refused to replace her, he would withdraw from school together with the Soul Tool Department and Dai Yu.

Dean Yan Shaozhe had no choice but to invite her, the Inner Court Senior Disciple, to temporarily serve as the Head Teacher of Freshman Class One.

"Hello, everyone. Last time, I came to your class with Dean Qian and became your Head Teacher."

"But after a few days, you probably feel unfamiliar with me again."

"So let me introduce myself once more."

"I am your Head Teacher, Zhang Lexuan."

Zhang Lexuan's voice was gentle and pleasant:

"Teacher Zhou Yi, who was originally responsible for your class, has been transferred from her post for certain reasons.

"For the next three months, I will be responsible for guiding your cultivation."

Zhang Lexuan raised a hand and pressed it down slightly, signaling everyone to quiet down.

"I won't waste words.

"The rules of Shrek Academy are survival of the fittest.

"In three months, the New Student Assessment will take place.

"Only those who pass the assessment can officially become first-year students.

"Otherwise, pack up and leave."

At this point, Zhang Lexuan's presence shifted slightly. In an instant, she changed from a gentle older sister into a stern instructor:

"Now, I need to take stock of everyone's cultivation level so that I can divide you into groups.

"Dai Yu, you'll start."

Zhang Lexuan fixed her gaze on Dai Yu.

"Alright."

Dai Yu slowly rose to his feet, looking calm and composed.

"How is your cultivation?"

Zhang Lexuan asked.

"So-so, I suppose."

Dai Yu shrugged, his tone indifferent:

"I only broke through to Soul Grandmaster not long ago."

"Soul Grandmaster?"

Zhang Lexuan was stunned.

It had only been a few days, and Dai Yu had already broken through to Soul Grandmaster?

From the time Dai Yu had first entered Shrek until now—

How many days had it even been?!

An eleven-year-old Soul Grandmaster was certainly a genius, but it was not particularly rare at Shrek Academy.

But for it to happen to Dai Yu was utterly shocking!

"Since you're a Soul Grandmaster, then set an example for the class.

"Release your martial soul and let everyone have a look."

Zhang Lexuan said.

"Since Teacher Zhang wants to see it, then I'll make a fool of myself."

The corners of Dai Yu's lips lifted slightly.

The next second.

"Boom—!!"

A terrifying aura erupted outward from Dai Yu in an instant!

The students seated around him felt their breathing stall, as though they had been targeted by some ancient ferocious beast, their faces turning pale as they retreated backward.

Even Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao had to circulate their Soul Power to resist the pressure.

"Roar—"

Accompanied by a low tiger's roar.

A massive White Tiger Phantom emerged behind Dai Yu, its Heterochromatic Pupils brimming with murderous ferocity and domineering power.

Immediately after.

Two soul rings slowly rose from beneath Dai Yu's feet.

The first ring was yellow.

Its light shone brightly, clearly indicating a considerable age.

Yet the instant the second soul ring rose.

The entire classroom fell deathly silent!

Purple!

A deep purple, so dark it was nearly black!

It was not merely a purple soul ring.

The vicious aura it radiated was even more terrifying than that of an ordinary thousand-year soul beast!

"This..."

On the podium, Zhang Lexuan's composed expression froze instantly.

Her beautiful eyes flew wide open, her pupils contracting sharply, her face filled with disbelief.

"A thousand-year second soul ring?!"

"How is that possible?!"

As the senior-most disciple of Shrek Academy's Inner Court, she was thoroughly versed in martial soul theory.

The upper limit for a second soul ring was, at most, a few hundred years!

That was an ironclad rule!

Even an Attack Type Soul Master with exceptional physical attributes could not possibly absorb a thousand-year soul ring as their second!