The First Soul Ring is 100,000 Years, Wu Changkong Doubts Life

Wu Changkong had to admit it.

At this moment, his heart was truly shaken, and he felt that what Cheng Duoyi said made more sense.

What am I thinking! He is just a student, what does he know? My teaching methods come from the number one academy in the world, Shrek Academy; how could their educational philosophy possibly be wrong?

The educational philosophy of Shrek Academy cannot be wrong!

The hesitation in Wu Changkong's heart solidified once more.

Yet, the changes in Wu Changkong's expression did not escape Cheng Duoyi's eyes.

Wu Changkong shook his head: "You simply don't understand."

Cheng Duoyi felt helpless inside: Must it really come to this? I had originally hoped to live a peaceful life for three years... it seems I'll be busy now.

Cheng Duoyi looked at Wu Changkong with a calm expression: "Teacher Wu, I want to challenge you!"

"You want to challenge me?"

Wu Changkong acted as if he had heard the greatest joke in the world.

Gu Yue grabbed Cheng Duoyi's hand and shook her head at him.

At the same time, Gu Yue looked at Tang Wuling, signaling with her eyes for her to persuade Cheng Duoyi.

Xie Xie and Yun Xiao were shocked, looking at Cheng Duoyi: "Brother Cheng..."

Before the two could finish, Cheng Duoyi turned around, and neither of them dared to speak further.

For some reason, Xie Xie found the aura radiating from Cheng Duoyi terrifying; there was a sense that he could be obliterated at any moment. Even if it were just a single thought from Cheng Duoyi, he dared not resist.

Although Yun Xiao did not feel as much pressure as Xie Xie, he was also very afraid deep down, though he felt more excitement than anything else.

Although I don't know how strong Brother Cheng is, since he is challenging Teacher Wu, he must have some confidence!

Wu Changkong realized that Cheng Duoyi was serious. He glanced at Leng Xue'er and then back at Cheng Duoyi: "Did Leng Xue'er not tell you about my situation?"

Cheng Duoyi shook his head: "No matter how strong you are, I will not lose."

It was the first time Wu Changkong had seen such a madman. Thinking of something, he sneered: "Are you thinking that since you can't out-argue me, you want to convince me through force? Fine, I'll give you a chance. I don't want to take advantage of you, and to prevent anyone from saying I'm bullying the young, I will only use my first soul skill. As long as you can defeat me, I will admit that your philosophy is correct. Furthermore, I will apologize to Gu Yue and Tang Wuling, admit that what I just said was wrong, and acknowledge that they are the best. Is that enough?"

Cheng Duoyi shook his head.

Wu Changkong frowned: "What else do you want to say? My patience is limited!"

Cheng Duoyi said: "I'm afraid you'll regret it later. I'll allow you to use your first three soul skills."

"Regret? You don't think you can defeat me just because I use one soul skill, do you? You are truly too naive! I will make you understand how laughable your confidence is!" Wu Changkong said confidently.

After speaking, Wu Changkong headed toward the training ground.

Cheng Duoyi naturally followed, with Gu Yue and Tang Wuling accompanying them, while Xie Xie and Yun Xiao whispered to each other: "Brother Cheng is too cool."

Leng Xue'er did not stop Cheng Duoyi's actions and followed along as well.

Upon arriving at the training ground, there was no one else around.

A wooden sword appeared in Wu Changkong's hand, and he looked at Cheng Duoyi with full confidence, determined to teach this arrogant brat a lesson!

"Show your martial soul and soul rings. Don't say I didn't give you a chance; I'll let you have the first three moves."

Cheng Duoyi smiled: "Alright."

For some reason, upon seeing Cheng Duoyi's smile, Wu Changkong suddenly felt a bad premonition.

A massive blood-red soul ring slowly rose from beneath Cheng Duoyi's feet, the dense blood-colored light shocking everyone present!

Although Yun Xiao knew Cheng Duoyi was strong, he never expected that Cheng Duoyi's first soul ring would be a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!

Xie Xie was stunned on the spot, completely dumbfounded!

Gu Yue's eyes widened; she also hadn't expected Cheng Duoyi's soul ring to be this powerful!

Because Tang Wuling had seen Cheng Duoyi's soul ring and soul spirit before—which was the root of her own inferiority—seeing the hundred-thousand-year soul ring now still left her feeling insecure deep down.

At this moment, inside Tang Wuling's body, Old Tang said in shock: "How is this possible? How could a soul master's first soul ring be a hundred-thousand-year one? Is it the effect of a soul skill?"

It wasn't just Old Tang who thought this; Wu Changkong, standing opposite Cheng Duoyi, thought the same: "Is this... the effect of a soul skill?"

But the thought was dismissed by Wu Changkong in an instant: "No! This aura is definitely not the effect of a soul skill. A soul skill effect cannot simulate the aura of a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!"

"How could your mental power possibly withstand a hundred-thousand-year soul spirit!"

Cheng Duoyi said calmly: "Why is it impossible?"

"The minimum standard for a hundred-thousand-year soul spirit's mental power is the Spirit Abyss Realm. You are only nine years old; how could you have reached it? If this is the case, your future mental power will surely reach the Spirit Domain Realm, and even the God Origin Realm is not impossible!" Wu Changkong retracted his wooden sword and stared blankly at Cheng Duoyi.

At this moment, his worldview was being reorganized.

Something that was fundamentally impossible had happened.

Did this mean his philosophy was truly wrong?

Was what Cheng Duoyi said correct?

Was he wrong?

Is Shrek Academy wrong as well?

"Why is it impossible to achieve?" Cheng Duoyi said calmly, "Teacher Wu, this world is vast. What we currently understand is not the entirety of it. I am not trying to change anyone's mindset, nor am I questioning your philosophy, Teacher Wu. I am simply saying that a philosophy should not be immutable; it must adapt to the circumstances."

"So, Teacher Wu, please!"

Cheng Duoyi's aura soared straight upward.

For a moment, Wu Changkong had an illusion that what stood before him was not a Soul Master, but a ferocious beast!

A bitter smile appeared at the corner of Wu Changkong's mouth: "No need to fight; there is no point anymore..."

He had wanted to educate Cheng Duoyi, but was there any point now?

Others might not know the amplification brought by a hundred-thousand-year soul spirit, but as a student of Shrek Academy, how could he not know?

Moreover, this was the Spirit Abyss Realm!

Even his own spiritual power had not reached that level!

Seeing this, Cheng Duoyi frowned slightly.

Wu Changkong continued, "What you said might be right, but my viewpoint will not change."

Cheng Duoyi had not expected Wu Changkong to be so rigid.

"However, I will try to adapt to the circumstances."

Wu Changkong glanced at Leng Xue'er.

"The Spirit Pagoda has gained another pillar of stability for its future!"

"I hope you do not do anything that brings disaster to the world!"

Leng Xue'er said coldly, "That is not something you need to worry about."

Wu Changkong did not reply, looking instead at Cheng Duoyi: "You will be fully responsible for the Class Promotion Tournament in three months. Can you do it?"

Cheng Duoyi retracted his soul rings, looking harmless and even somewhat frail: "Teacher Wu, there is no problem at all."

Wu Changkong looked at Cheng Duoyi with a complex expression, recalling what he had just said and done. He was clear-headed and had the makings of a core member.

Furthermore, his actions were well-suited for leading a team.

This was the reason Wu Changkong let Cheng Duoyi take charge.

Beyond that, he also wanted to see what level Cheng Duoyi could reach without his own strategic guidance.

Wu Changkong still could not help but marvel.

This was a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!

There must be a hundred-thousand-year soul spirit!

And his future three soul rings would surely also be hundred-thousand-year soul rings!

As for the fifth soul ring and beyond, how could they possibly be any weaker?

For a moment, Wu Changkong could not help but imagine the scene of Cheng Duoyi standing at the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, revealing several hundred-thousand-year soul rings. Just thinking about it was enough to make one excited!

After everyone left the training room, it was already lunchtime.

Wu Changkong had gone off to do something, and Leng Xue'er did not follow Cheng Duoyi.

The five of them headed toward the cafeteria.

Xie Xie could not help but ask again: "Brother Cheng, is your first soul ring really a hundred-thousand-year soul ring?"

His heart was incredibly stirred.

This was a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!

In an era where even century-level soul rings were scarce, a hundred-thousand-year soul spirit was something he dared not even imagine!

Cheng Duoyi smiled: "Didn't you feel the aura? How could it be fake?"

Xie Xie felt a sense of unreality: "It still feels unbelievable, just like a dream."

"Right," Xie Xie asked cautiously, "Brother Cheng, what is your soul spirit?"

Gu Yue could not help but say: "Why do you keep asking? It's endless."

"Brother Cheng hasn't said anything yet, so what are you talking about?" Xie Xie curled his lips, not backing down at all: "Right, Brother Cheng?"

Yun Xiao covered his face as he watched Xie Xie, thinking to himself: Why did Brother Cheng reveal his hundred-thousand-year soul ring? Wasn't it because Gu Yue and Tang Wuling were being belittled by Teacher Wu? You are truly running into the fire, courting death!

Yun Xiao just could not understand it.

Xie Xie's background was not bad, so why did he have no brain at all?

"Hey, hey, hey, Yun Xiao, why are you pulling me? Brother Cheng hasn't spoken yet."

"I am saving you."

In the end, Yun Xiao chose to give him a hand.

After all, they were future teammates.

"Save me? Who wants to kill me? Who dares to kill me? With Brother Cheng around, who could possibly kill me?" Xie Xie was incredibly arrogant, even as he was being dragged away by Yun Xiao.

Gu Yue really couldn't stand Xie Xie, so she looked at Cheng Duoyi: "Xiao Yi, are you really planning to take someone like this as a lackey? I feel like his brain isn't working right; won't he be incompetent and cause you trouble in the future?"

Tang Wuling nodded as if it were a serious matter: "I agree with what Sister Yue'er said. Xie Xie seems to have something wrong with his brain."

Cheng Duoyi felt a bit awkward: "It might just be his personality. Xie Xie's character is actually quite decent, and I think he'll be a good teammate for us in the future."

"Fine, whatever. Since Teacher Wu left you in charge of the upcoming Class Promotion Tournament, you're the captain, so you make the arrangements," Gu Yue said.

After saying this, Gu Yue looked at Cheng Duoyi, and Cheng Duoyi said: "If you have something to ask, just say it. It's not like I won't tell you."

"Your... what is your first soul spirit?" Gu Yue asked.

Cheng Duoyi said: "Tyrant Dragon."

Gu Yue said: "Tyrant Dragon?"

Cheng Duoyi nodded: "Mm."

Gu Yue understood, muttering softly: "A Tyrant Dragon isn't bad; it can protect you..."

"Brother Yi'er, Sister Yue'er, I'm hungry. Let's hurry up and go eat," Tang Wuling couldn't help but say.

Cheng Duoyi and Gu Yue exchanged a glance: "Alright, let's go!"

Soon, the five of them arrived at the cafeteria.

Tang Wuling's appetite shocked everyone once again, and it also further spread her reputation; there were very few students in the entire Intermediate Division who didn't know the name Tang Wuling.

After finishing lunch, Tang Wuling said she was going to the restroom, but she actually called her teacher, Mang Tian, to ask if she could participate in the Level 3 Blacksmith examination.

Since he was her teacher, Tang Wuling intended to reveal her status as a Level 3 Blacksmith, and it wouldn't be right not to inform Mang Tian.

Especially since Mang Tian had told Tang Wuling to wait until she reached level 20 before attempting the Level 3 Blacksmith examination.

At this moment, Mang Tian was surprised that Tang Wuling wanted to take the Level 3 Blacksmith exam and asked for her reasons.

Tang Wuling explained that she needed Federation Coins to improve her strength. After a moment of silence, Mang Tian agreed. Tang Wuling said a few words of gratitude, and the two chatted for a while longer.

Tang Wuling couldn't wait to go back, and looking at Cheng Duoyi, she said with some anticipation: "Brother Yi'er, can you accompany me to the Blacksmith Association?"

"Of course I can," Cheng Duoyi smiled. "I don't have anything to do anyway, so I'll go with you and take a look."

"That's great!" Tang Wuling jumped for joy.

"I'm going too!" Gu Yue said immediately.

"I'm going too!" Xie Xie and Yun Xiao also chimed in quickly.

After Tang Wuling mentioned it, they were all very curious about what the Blacksmith Association looked like.

"Alright, let's all go together," Cheng Duoyi said with a smile.

And so, the five of them left Eastsea Academy and headed toward the Blacksmith Association of Eastsea City.

On the way, everyone learned of Tang Wuling's forging rank.

"Tang Wuling, you're actually a Level 3 Blacksmith? You're going to collect your Level 2 Blacksmith badge and prepare for the Level 3 Blacksmith exam at the same time?" Xie Xie couldn't help but ask: "A Level 3 Blacksmith is at the level of a forging master. I heard my father say that a Level 3 Blacksmith can already forge thousand-refined metal, and thousand-refined metal is priceless!"

He knew Tang Wuling could forge.

But he never expected her to be a Level 2 Blacksmith, and now she was going to attempt Level 3!

Speaking of forging, Tang Wuling was extremely confident.

"Of course," Tang Wuling glanced at Gu Yue and said proudly.

Gu Yue looked at Tang Wuling's smug expression, pursed her lips, and felt a bit unconvinced in her heart.

It's just a Level 3 Blacksmith, right?

What's so great about that?

But she had to admit that in terms of forging, she really couldn't compare to Tang Wuling.

Tang Wuling saw Gu Yue's unconvinced look and secretly laughed to herself.

She finally had one thing she was better at than Gu Yue!

"You really are too amazing," Yun Xiao said, his face full of envy. "Tang Wuling, you're only nine years old and you're already a Level 3 Blacksmith. You'll definitely have no problem reaching Level 5 or Level 6 in the future. If you can reach Level 7, your status will be second to none in the entire Douluo Continent."

However, after saying this, Yun Xiao felt quite dejected.

Cheng Duoyi could see everyone's emotions at a glance, and his tone was gentle: "Everyone has their own areas of expertise. Since we have come together, as long as you don't want to leave me, I will lead you to see the scenery from the very peak of this world."

"That's right." Xie Xie was carefree and full of confidence: "With Brother Cheng leading us forward, if nothing else, we can definitely sweep the Class Promotion Tournament four-on-four. Even the senior students won't be our match."