New Class

In the blink of an eye, two days had passed, and it was now the afternoon.

Huo Yuhao and Dong'er took advantage of their lunch break to pack up their textbooks, ensuring they would arrive just in time for their afternoon classes.

"Remember, if you ever feel like things aren't going well over there, come back and find me anytime. I'll back you up!" Zhou Yi said quite domineeringly on the way.

"Teacher Zhou, I will definitely come back to visit you when I have time," Huo Yuhao said, and Dong'er nodded in agreement beside him.

"No need to come back just to visit me; the Unlimited Division is much tougher than here. It's not that you'll have less free time, it's just that... over there, the primary task isn't theoretical knowledge, but pure martial soul cultivation."

According to Zhou Yi's explanation, the Unlimited Division was freer, but also far more rigorous. Even if one were gifted, they would hold irregular practical combat exams, and if one's ranking fell too low, they would be sent back to the ordinary division.

"And once you're sent back, you'll never be readmitted. Don't waste your talents over there, especially you, Huo Yuhao. As a work-study student, the subsidies you receive in the Unlimited Division will be even higher."

After a while, the three of them finally arrived at the entrance of the Unlimited Division's teaching building, where Fan Yu was already waiting for them.

"Alright, leave the rest to me. You can head back now."

"Understood."

After a brief handover, Fan Yu led Huo Yuhao and Dong'er toward the stairwell; their new classroom was on the third floor.

"Teacher Fan Yu, I'm curious. Since the Unlimited Division's schedule and curriculum are similar to the ordinary division, why is it called the 'Unlimited' Division?" Dong'er suddenly asked on the way to the classroom.

Huo Yuhao also looked at Fan Yu, as he was actually quite curious about this question himself—what exactly did "Unlimited" imply?

"The so-called 'Unlimited'... you can take it literally. Simply put, the courses in the Unlimited Division are not mandatory. If you are confident that you can pass the theoretical and practical exams at the end of the semester, you can apply for an exemption from attending classes."

"This rule only applies in the Unlimited Division, and once you apply, the passing score for practical exams increases significantly. However, for true geniuses, the only thing that gives them a headache is the theory; practical combat is just a freebie they can ace without effort."

"And more importantly... within a certain range, the grade divisions in the Unlimited Division aren't based on age like the ordinary division, but on Soul Power Level."

"For example, based on your Soul Power Levels, your classmates should be around nine to twelve years old, with Soul Power Levels between twelve and eighteen."

"You are considered mid-tier in terms of strength in the class, but if you factor in your age... you should have no problem being the big bosses."

As Fan Yu explained, the three of them reached the classroom door.

"The preliminary election for class representatives is nomination-based. I've already submitted your information in advance. There might be a few who want to challenge you, so remember not to underestimate your opponents."

After giving these final instructions, Fan Yu knocked on the classroom door.

"Teacher Wang Yan, I've brought them."

"Yes, alright."

Standing on the podium, a man wearing glasses replied, his hand stopping mid-stroke as he wrote on the blackboard.

The moment they heard that name, both Huo Yuhao and Dong'er felt a jolt.

Another... acquaintance.

Huo Yuhao leaned forward; the figure on the podium was exactly the same as the one in his memory—the same messy hairstyle, the same thick glasses, and the same crisp, professional suit.

It was none other than the contemporary martial soul theorist, Wang Yan.

"Alright, students, we have two temporary announcements to make." Wang Yan held up two fingers before looking toward the door:

"Today, two new students have joined our class. Let's give them a round of applause!"

As he spoke, Wang Yan led the applause, and a burst of clapping immediately erupted in the classroom. Amidst this applause, Huo Yuhao and Dong'er walked onto the podium together, looking at the other students below.

Huo Yuhao took one look and saw that it was just as Fan Yu had said; children aged nine to eleven made up the vast majority, and on average, they were all half a head taller than the two of them.

As for the students, the moment they saw Huo Yuhao and Dong'er, their first reaction was one of disbelief.

They were too young. By all appearances, they looked like they had just awakened their martial souls; how could they possibly be here?

Despite their confusion, since Wang Yan on the podium didn't seem particularly shocked, they had no choice but to suppress their curiosity.

"Come, introduce yourselves." Wang Yan walked over to Dong'er first and handed her a miniature microphone. At the same time, he inadvertently exchanged a glance with both Fan Yu and Huo Yuhao.

Fan Yu immediately understood Wang Yan's intention. Huo Yuhao's reaction was slightly slower, but he soon grasped the meaning behind the look as well.

Wang Yan was... trying to make them stand out on their very first day.

"My name is Dong'er, six years old. A one-ring assault-type soul master, Soul Power Level thirteen." After speaking, Dong'er handed the microphone to Huo Yuhao. Her content was simple, and her tone was very flat.

It was so flat that the students in the class hadn't even processed what she had said yet.

For a moment, there was not a sound in the classroom, only the collective hiss of people drawing in sharp breaths.

Watching the students below, Wang Yan nodded slightly; he seemed very satisfied with their reaction.

"I am Huo Yuhao, six years old. A control-type soul master, Soul Power Level fifteen."

However, it was at this moment that Huo Yuhao spoke up.

The students' gazes instantly shifted from Dong'er to Huo Yuhao. Not only did the hissing sound become more pronounced, but their eyes were now filled with even more disbelief.

"Bang!"

A loud sound of a palm striking a desk came from the back row, and everyone's eyes turned toward the source.

It was a red-haired girl, pointing in Huo Yuhao's direction with a look of skepticism:

"Hey, I'll let the one named Dong'er slide—my young master could manage level thirteen at six years old... but you reached level fifteen at six? I don't believe it!"

The girl's voice was very loud, and every student in the classroom heard her clearly.

Following the sound, Huo Yuhao also shifted his gaze in that direction.

He really didn't want to repeat this, but... why was it another acquaintance?

"Student Wu Feng, I know you might not be convinced, but Huo Yuhao's soul power is genuinely level fifteen. This point has already been verified by the academy; it is absolutely certain."

Wang Yan pushed up his glasses and then continued:

"However, I am not favoring Student Huo Yuhao. Aside from the two new students, I have one more matter to announce. Let me finish speaking first, and then it won't be too late for you all to discuss it."

Wu Feng still wanted to say something, but at this moment, another blonde girl beside her tugged at her sleeve. She immediately withdrew the agitated expression from her face and sat down obediently.

"Ahem, apologies. There are still two seats in the front row; you two should sit down first."

Huo Yuhao and Dong'er nodded and sat in the two seats Wang Yan pointed to.

"Alright, then next... I believe you students still remember that currently, within the entire department, only our class has yet to complete the election of class officers."

"Starting now, I will write out the preliminary list of class officers provided by the academy. If there are any objections, you may raise them directly."

As he spoke, Wang Yan looked toward Wu Feng's direction, as if deliberately reminding her.

"First is the class monitor... Huo Yuhao!"