Famous Teacher? Grandmaster, Give Me a Break!

"The sparring match is over. Bai Mu wins!"

After making the announcement, the dean immediately let out a sigh of relief.

He would rather fight a Thousand-Year Spirit Beast than serve as this damn referee again!

Kids these days were way too ruthless.

Were they trying to kill each other?!

"How is this possible... Am I dreaming?"

Beside him, Yu Xiaogang's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and his head spun.

His genius disciple Tang San, who possessed Innate Full Soul Power and Twin Martial Souls, had actually lost to a worthless boy with only level-one Innate Soul Power despite being ten levels stronger?

Was that right? Was that right?!

"Bai Mu, you and your Martial Soul are both very strong, but if we spar again next time, I will win."

Tang San stared at Bai Mu, his face full of unwillingness.

He could accept losing to a Spirit Master of a higher level, but he absolutely could not accept losing to a mere Spirit Scholar!

"Don't worry, I definitely won't lose!"

Bai Mu wore a proud expression.

Once I become a Spirit Master, I'll drop out. You can beat me in your dreams, Xiao San.

"I'm sorry, Teacher. I... lost!"

Seeing Yu Xiaogang's unpleasant expression, Tang San immediately felt that he had let down his teacher's guidance.

"It's all right, Xiao San. This is only a minor setback. Trust in your talent. The future belongs to you."

Yu Xiaogang put on a kindly expression and comforted him.

Tang San: "Mm!"

"Not bad, not bad! Your Zygarde truly is the most unusual Martial Soul I have ever seen!"

The dean cheerfully patted Bai Mu on the shoulder and said, "In my opinion, its quality alone may be comparable to the number one Beast Martial Soul in the world, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon..."

"There's no comparison!"

Bai Mu waved his hands repeatedly. How could a mere Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon be worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as Zygarde?

Wasn't that a joke?!

"Hahaha... As expected of the genius of our academy!"

Mistaking Bai Mu's reaction for humility, the dean laughed even more happily. "I think you could challenge a four-hundred-year Spirit Beast at the very least."

"Really?"

Bai Mu feigned delight, though he did not care in the slightest.

To him, as long as it could provide a suitable Spirit Skill, it made no difference whether it was a hundred years old or nine hundred and ninety-nine years old.

"I admit that I underestimated you in the past, Bai Mu."

Yu Xiaogang walked over and shamelessly asked, "Your Martial Soul far exceeds my expectations. Can you tell me how you made Zygarde learn Spirit Skills?"

"Didn't it naturally know them after Martial Soul Evolution? It has to learn them?"

Bai Mu widened his eyes, his face full of confusion. "Could it be... Grandmaster, you can't do that?"

"Cough, cough. Minor differences between Martial Souls are perfectly normal."

Yu Xiaogang coughed twice to ease the awkwardness.

"That's true. People's constitutions cannot be generalized, and neither can Martial Souls."

Bai Mu smiled. "External Martial Souls differ as well!"

If it were the Golden Sacred Dragon, it might have been able to compare itself to Zygarde at its current ten percent state.

But Luo Sanpao, which could only fart loudly three times, was not even qualified to sit at the same table as Zygarde's Core Form!

"Let's not talk about that."

Yu Xiaogang forcibly changed the subject:

"Bai Mu, your talent exceeds your own imagination. I think you need the guidance of a professional famous teacher to truly bring out your potential. As it happens, I know a famous teacher."

"A famous teacher? Grandmaster, give me a break."

Bai Mu laughed heartily and shut him down directly:

"What famous teacher could our tiny Nuoding City possibly have? They definitely wouldn't be much good. No thanks, no thanks!"

"..."

Yu Xiaogang's expression stiffened. Just as he was about to continue persuading him, the dean directly wrapped an arm around his shoulders.

"All right, all right, then it's settled!"

Dean of Notting laughed and said, "We'll set off for Soul Hunting Forest tomorrow. Go back and prepare the things you need to bring."

"Yes, dean! I'll go get ready!"

Bai Mu responded enthusiastically, recalled Zygarde, then turned and ran off!

"Dean!"

Yu Xiaogang glared at Dean of Notting.

"A forcibly picked melon is never sweet. Xiao Gang, you should go prepare as well."

The dean thought to himself, What kind of nonsense is it for you to poach all the outstanding students from my academy as your disciples?

The next morning, a carriage left Nuoding City and raced northeast toward Soul Hunting Forest.

Inside the carriage sat Dean of Notting, Bai Mu, Tang San, and Yu Xiaogang.

"Soul Hunting Forest is about four hundred li from Nuoding City. We should arrive before noon tomorrow."

Dean of Notting asked, "If you are certain that you want a healing-type Spirit Skill, Bai Mu, then we can only search by chance when choosing a Spirit Beast. Most Spirit Beasts of that kind are plant-type Spirit Beasts."

"No problem. Plants are great."

Bai Mu had already considered this issue.

Zygarde's very nature was tied to ecology, and plants themselves were an important part of an ecosystem.

In the anime, Z2—fifty-percent Zygarde—was controlled by Team Flare and even "planted forests" throughout the entire Kalos region, causing far-reaching effects.

From that perspective, plant-type Spirit Beasts were simply a perfect match for Zygarde!

"Healing-type Spirit Beasts are difficult to find, and the choices are limited. I still advise you to choose an offensive Spirit Skill."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang could not help interjecting:

"The development of a Martial Soul should capitalize on strengths and avoid weaknesses, not use strengths to compensate for weaknesses!

Moreover, as the first Spirit Ring, it sets the direction for the Martial Soul's future development. Since your Martial Soul already knows three Spirit Skills, you should choose an offensive Spirit Skill to strengthen its advantage!"

"Grandmaster's advice is very good, but don't give it again."

Bai Mu said calmly, "My mind is made up. I only want a healing-type Spirit Skill to help me compensate for my weaknesses."

My mighty Zygarde can learn moves on its own. Why the hell would I pick an offensive Spirit Skill!

I'd choose control, defense, or enhancement before I'd ever choose offense!

"You! Rotten wood cannot be carved!"

Yu Xiaogang was furious.

"Capitalize on strengths and avoid weaknesses? Use strengths to compensate for weaknesses?"

Tang San sat to the side, deep in thought.

He had also considered healing-type Spirit Skills before, but he did not want to become a support and hand his fate over to others. That was why he had chosen to become a Control Type Spirit Master, one who controlled everything.

Control Type was the strongest!

At noon the next day, the carriage successfully arrived at the outskirts of Soul Hunting Forest.

After a simple meal, the group crossed the marketplace and finally reached the forest entrance.

Only after showing their permit to the guards did they enter the forest smoothly.

The moment they passed through the steel fence and entered the forest, all the noise seemed to vanish instantly. The air became exceptionally fresh, making them feel utterly relaxed.

"Don't be deceived by appearances. Don't let your guard down."

The dean gave a reminder and took the lead at the front. "The Spirit Beasts in Soul Hunting Forest are mostly decades or centuries old. Thousand-Year Spirit Beasts are exceedingly rare, so we need to go deeper."

"All right!"

Bai Mu answered and summoned Zygarde, which had been cooped up for an entire day.

"Come out, Xiao Ruan!"

"Woof~"

Appearing in the forest, Zygarde felt more comfortable than ever before. With every breath, it seemed able to sense the rhythm of the surrounding life.

It was only a pity that it did not have enough cells. Otherwise, it would surely spread its cells throughout the entire forest.

Bai Mu said, "Think bigger. Spreading across the entire continent, or even the whole world, is the real goal!"