Wei Xiaofeng vs. Xie Xie, You Still Need More Practice, Brother!

"Students in the back, please continue."

Lu Li pulled back his thoughts, turned his gaze toward the other students behind Tang Wulin and his companion, and spoke indifferently.

"Hello teacher, hello classmates, my name is Lao Bai. My martial soul is a Big Pig Trotter, and I am a level 15 food-type support Soul Master."

"I am Feng Xiaotian, martial soul Fire Wolf, a level 17 agility-attack battle Soul Master. My dream is to win the heart of a beauty."

"Zuo Tailang, martial soul Ace Iron Sword, a level 18 power-attack battle Soul Master. My dream is to find my other half."

"Zhao Wuji, martial soul Vajra Pig King, a level 18 power-attack Soul Master. My dream is to become a man like the Shrek Academy teacher from twenty thousand years ago, Zhao Wuji..."

The students in the classroom stood up one by one.

They each introduced their martial souls and soul power levels. Surprisingly, not a single one was below level 16, with most falling between level 17 and 18.

Slowly, until...

A green-haired boy stood up with a smile.

"Hello everyone, my name is Wei Xiaofeng. My martial soul is the Green Shadow Snake, and I am a level 21 agility-attack two-ring Soul Grand Master."

The corners of his mouth curled into an unconcealable smile; he was undoubtedly very confident in his own strength, and his cultivation...

Was indeed above everyone who had gone before him.

"A Soul Grand Master?"

A nine-year-old Soul Grand Master!

Hearing his self-introduction, the other students in the class were stunned, and Tang Wulin most of all.

This was a full dozen levels stronger than him.

Donghai Academy was truly full of talent; even in a first-year freshman class, there were such powerful existences.

Soon after, beside Wei Xiaofeng, two boys—one sturdy and one thin—spoke up in succession:

"My name is Zhang Yangzi, martial soul Dark Phantom Eagle, a level 22 control-type two-ring Soul Grand Master."

"Wang Jinxi, martial soul Bone Dragon King, a level 22 power-attack two-ring Soul Grand Master."

As the voices of these two faded, the class instantly fell into shock. Soul Grand Masters—three Soul Grand Masters!

In the intermediate division of Donghai Academy, even among the senior students, the strongest were only Soul Elders. Yet now, in their first-year class, three Soul Grand Masters had emerged!

Until, in the last row by the window, a girl sitting without a desk partner said something that shocked everyone.

"My name is Gu Yue."

"Martial soul Elemental Controller, a level 28 control-type Soul Grand Master."

Her voice was very soft, yet there was not a single person who failed to hear her clearly. Almost the entire class's gaze converged upon her.

Is this really someone our age?

Such a question couldn't help but explode in everyone's hearts.

"Twen..."

"Twenty-eight?"

Tang Wulin's eyes widened.

Xie Xie was even more speechless. Was she even human?

Even if they were all geniuses with Innate Full Soul Power, he could understand Zhang Yangzi and the others being a few levels stronger than him—after all, he might not have been training that diligently...

But how could this Gu Yue be so much stronger than him!

"Whose subordinate is this?"

"Her talent is actually even above the three of us."

At this moment, Wei Xiaofeng, whose cultivation had reached the level of Soul Grand Master, couldn't help but be shocked. Seven levels stronger than him...

Could this be a true top-tier genius?

"I suppose this is a case of 'there is always someone better'."

Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi exchanged a glance and couldn't help but say.

Even Wu Changkong, who knew of her existence, couldn't help but have his expression tighten at this moment. A nine-year-old at level 28.

This meant that even for a genius with Innate Full Soul Power, she had managed to increase her cultivation by eighteen levels in three years. Although she couldn't compare to a cultivation maniac like Lu Li, she...

Was undoubtedly a top-tier genius of this era.

"Brother Changkong, was this student on the roster?"

Faced with this scene, Lu Li's expression froze, and he looked at Wu Changkong beside him in confusion.

Gu Yue had actually arrived early?

"She came to enroll after you went back that day. She didn't have a recommendation letter from a primary academy; she applied on her own."

Wu Changkong looked at him and nodded indifferently.

"I see."

Lu Li nodded, but the astonishment in his heart did not diminish in the slightest. According to the plot progression of the original work, Gu Yue should have appeared just before the class promotion tournament, forming a duo with Tang Wulin and Xie Xie.

Not only had she arrived early, but her martial soul talent was even greater than in the original work, a full major realm higher than the level fifteen she had when she first debuted.

Could it be because of the influence I had years ago?

Within Lu Li's line of sight, the girl was currently looking at him as well, a hint of a smile flickering in her cold, clear eyes.

Long time no see, Brother Lu Li.

"..."

Not long after, when everyone had finished their self-introductions, Wu Changkong's gaze swept across everyone in the class.

"For the time remaining, all students will assemble on the playground. Our first combat class will be held there."

"Combat class?"

Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, especially Zhang Yangzi and the others who had reached the level of Soul Grand Master. They knew full well how powerful Gu Yue was, and fighting against her...

Perhaps it would be a decent experience.

"..."

On the playground.

Wu Changkong's gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on the positions of Tang Wulin and Xie Xie:

"First match, Xie Xie versus Wei Xiaofeng."

"Hm?"

Hearing his name called, Xie Xie stepped out from the crowd, though his expression was slightly strange; he clearly hadn't expected to be the one fighting in the first match.

Not to mention that his opponent was a Soul Grand Master.

"Xie Xie, Light Dragon Dagger, level eighteen soul master."

Looking at his opponent not far away, he spoke first.

"Wei Xiaofeng, martial soul Green Shadow Snake, level twenty-one."

The latter returned the smile. Although his personality was slightly arrogant, he wouldn't go so far as to mock a classmate for having less potential than himself.

"Your soul power lags behind mine, therefore..."

"I will only use my first soul skill."

Wei Xiaofeng's expression was calm as he said this with a smile.

That extra soul ring was the source of his confidence!

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Xie Xie let out a soft snort in his heart. The guy had better have the capital to keep that up, otherwise...

"Light Dragon Dagger."

He was the first to release his martial soul.

Accompanied by the sound of a dragon's roar, a dagger shimmering with golden light instantly appeared in his hand, and beneath his feet, a yellow soul ring shone brightly.

"First soul skill, Light Dragon Blade!"

The yellow soul ring beneath his feet lit up, and the Light Dragon Dagger was instantly coated in layers of radiance, while his speed also increased at that very moment. His figure flashed as he suddenly charged toward the person in front of him.

"First soul skill, Green Shadow Strike!"

Wei Xiaofeng smiled and likewise released his first soul skill. As green patterns covered his skin, his speed also increased in that instant.

His figure blurred instantly, and six or seven identical figures appeared behind him, making it impossible to distinguish the real from the fake, perfectly blended with the aura of his martial soul.

"Multiple afterimages?"

Xie Xie's heart skipped a beat, though the speed of his hands did not slow in the slightest. But the very next moment, the opponent's figure had already appeared suddenly behind him, and sharp claws covered in scales instantly restrained him.

"Combat over."

"Brother, you still need to practice."

Wei Xiaofeng chuckled and said indifferently.

The entire combat process hadn't even lasted half a minute!

Xie Xie: "..."

"..."

Xie Xie: I'm so sorry for not making Lord Wei Xiaofeng use his full strength!