Has This School Somehow Stuffed Every Soul Beast from the Star Dou Forest into It?

Meanwhile, in the Dean's Office.

Lin Feng once again heard the delightful system notification by his ear.

[Ding!]

[Detected an increase in the Child of Fortune Huo Yuhao's recognition that Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy!]

[Congratulations, Host, you have received: Golden Pearl ×100!]

[Detected an increase in key figure Wang Dong'er's recognition that Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy!]

[Congratulations, Host, you have received: Millennium Earth Dragon Tendon ×100!]

[Detected an increase in key figure Xiao Xiao's recognition that Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy!]

[Congratulations, Host, you have received: Premium Ruby Shrimp ×100 jin!]

[Detected an increase in ordinary individual Xi Er's recognition that Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy!]

[Congratulations, Host, you have received: Sinking Silver Forging Hammer ×3 pairs!]

He had just spent thirty-two, and a hundred had already come back in the blink of an eye. What a profit without investment.

Inside the Spirit Ascension Platform hall.

As time passed, the Golden Light around the students gradually faded.

The process of fusing with the Golden Pearls was quite easy for everyone.

After all, the spiritual energy contained within the Golden Pearls was not violent. On the contrary, it was remarkably gentle, like a trickling stream silently nourishing their Seas of Consciousness.

"Phew..."

Huo Yuhao was the first to open his eyes.

At that instant, a brilliant golden gleam flashed through his eyes.

Everything had changed.

The entire world had changed.

Although none of them had a particularly deep understanding of what spiritual power actually was, nor had they trained it systematically.

After fusing with the Golden Pearls, however, their most direct impression was—clarity.

Their senses had grown stronger!

Not only their sight and hearing, but even the speed of their Brains seemed to have become more agile.

Their thoughts had become clearer as well.

Soon after, Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, and the others woke up one after another.

"Oh my god..."

Wang Dong'er looked at her hands in surprise, then glanced around her.

"I feel like... even without releasing my martial soul, I can sense the flow of Soul Power around me."

"This is amazing, isn't it?"

Xiao Xiao was equally excited.

Seeing the delighted looks on their faces, Shen Yi smiled faintly and explained, "That's right."

"In a Soul Master's cultivation system, spiritual power is often the overlooked link."

"Other than spiritual-type Soul Masters like Huo Yuhao, most of you probably have never deliberately improved your spiritual power."

"So, these Golden Pearls are the academy's little welcome gift to help you make up for that."

At this point, Shen Yi pointed at the silver Virtual Pods behind her, and her tone became serious.

"Of course, this isn't just for fun."

"Improving your spiritual power will be crucial for your upcoming entry into the Spirit Ascension Platform."

"The age of a Soul Ring is related to both a Soul Master's physical strength and spiritual strength, but there's no way to improve your physical strength that quickly for now."

"So..."

"For now, you're only entering the Spirit Ascension Platform to have a look and experience it."

"When killing Soul Beasts and absorbing energy later, be sure to know your limits and pay attention to your energy saturation."

"Don't be greedy. Don't absorb too much."

"Otherwise, it could cause great harm to your body and even leave irreversible aftereffects."

Shen Yi looked extremely serious. She clearly was not joking.

"Don't worry, Teacher Shen. We know our limits!"

Xie Xie waved his fist, looking confident.

"It'd better be that way."

Shen Yi smiled, then gave them a piece of news that put them even more at ease.

"To prevent accidents, the teacher will be entering with you this time."

"Although I won't directly help you hunt Soul Beasts, I'll be watching you from the shadows to ensure your safety."

"Alright, now we'll form groups."

Shen Yi clapped her hands.

"The Spirit Ascension Platform operates on teamwork."

"Based on our class size, you'll be forming groups of four this time."

"Now, form your own teams!"

As soon as Shen Yi finished speaking, the hall immediately became lively.

"Dong'er! Let's team up!"

Xiao Xiao was the first to grab Wang Dong'er's arm.

"Sure."

Wang Dong'er nodded, then looked at Xi Er beside her. "Xi Er, come with us too."

"Mm."

Xi Er nodded obediently.

The three girls quickly formed a team. They only needed one more person.

Xu Xiaoyan looked over from the side, gazing at the three of them pitifully. She looked very much like she wanted to join.

"Um... do you want to join us?"

Seeing Xu Xiaoyan like this, Wang Dong'er hesitated for a moment before asking.

"Yes! Thank you!"

Xu Xiaoyan nodded with a soft smile.

"Who called me?"

Xie Xie suddenly looked over.

"No one called you."

Huo Yuhao was feeling somewhat uneasy. After all, he was still very weak and had no idea who would be willing to team up with him. Just then, his gaze met Tang Wulin's.

"Yu Hao."

At that moment, Tang Wulin's gentle voice sounded by his ear.

Tang Wulin smiled and extended a hand to him, issuing an invitation.

"Our group still needs one more person."

"Would you like to join?"

"Me?"

Huo Yuhao was stunned.

He could hardly believe his ears.

Tang Wulin was the class monitor!

He was the beast who had blown away everyone in the virtual space with a single punch!

He was the monster with a thousand-year Soul Ring who could withstand Wang Dong'er's Blade of Light head-on!

Someone this powerful must have countless people fighting to team up with him.

Yet...

He had actually taken the initiative to invite someone like him, who outwardly only had one Soul Ring—and a ten-year white Soul Ring at that?

"Class monitor... are you sure?"

Huo Yuhao subconsciously glanced at Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng behind Tang Wulin, speaking with little confidence.

"I... I'm very weak."

"My first Soul Ring is only ten years old, and my attack power isn't strong either..."

"I'm afraid I'll hold you back."

Before Tang Wulin could speak, Xie Xie laughed from the side.

"Relax, I don't mind."

Wei Xiaofeng also spoke with an indifferent expression.

"Exactly. I don't have any objections either."

Looking at their sincere gazes, Huo Yuhao saw not a trace of disdain or charity.

His nose suddenly stung, and an indescribable warmth surged through his heart.

So this was... companionship?

Even though he looked so weak, they were still willing to accept him.

"Alright!"

Huo Yuhao nodded heavily and grasped Tang Wulin's outstretched hand.

"I'm in!"

"But I'll do my best not to hold you back!"

"Welcome."

Tang Wulin flashed a brilliant smile.

The groups were formed.

Following Shen Yi's instructions, everyone walked over to the silver Virtual Pods.

"Lie down inside and relax your bodies."

Shen Yi's voice echoed through the hall.

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath and lay down in the metal pod. The lid slowly closed.

"Bzz—"

As a faint mechanical hum rang out.

"Phew..."

Fresh air, mixed with the fragrance of soil and plants, instantly filled his nostrils.

Huo Yuhao abruptly opened his eyes.

What entered his sight was no longer the metallic hall brimming with technology, but a lush forest filled with towering ancient trees.

"This..."

Huo Yuhao crouched down and grabbed a handful of dirt.

It was damp and cool, and he could even feel the texture of the soil grains against his fingertips.

"This is the virtual world?"

"It feels so real!"

It was Huo Yuhao's first time entering, and the shock in his heart was beyond words.

Shen Yi's voice rang out from nowhere.

"This place simulates the Star Dou Forest."

Looking at the students below, all of whom looked like they had never seen the world, Shen Yi's lips curled slightly. Then she dropped the final bombshell of the day.

"Let me tell you another piece of good news."

"Within the Spirit Ascension Platform, killing Soul Beasts not only grants you energy to increase the age of your Soul Rings."

"But..."

Shen Yi paused, temptation gleaming in her eyes.

"If you're lucky enough."

"After the Soul Beasts here are killed..."

"There's a chance they'll drop Spirit Bones!"

"Of course, the Soul Beasts with Spirit Bones aren't something you can handle for now."

"What?!!!"

The moment those words came out, the crowd erupted!

Everyone, including Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er, widened their eyes. Their breathing quickened as they stared fixedly at Shen Yi in the air.

Spirit Bones?!

In the outside world, even a hundred-year Spirit Bone could sell for an astronomical price!

But here...

In this Spirit Ascension Platform that seemed like a "game"...

Spirit Bones could actually drop?!

Even if they could not defeat those Soul Beasts yet, they could enter the Spirit Ascension Platform more than once. Once they grew stronger... wouldn't that mean... wholesale Spirit Bones?

And... if even Spirit Bones could drop, had this school somehow stuffed every Soul Beast from the entire Star Dou Forest into it?