Easy Victory

After Cheng Duoyi left.

Leng Yaozhu looked at Mu Qingtian, then glanced at the Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine.

"I have an old friend who researches medicinal pills."

"If Pagoda Master Leng is amenable, I will contact him now and have him refine some pills using this Dragon Marrow Longevity Vine as the core."

"I imagine it could help you elevate your status."

Mu Qingtian's tone was professional, devoid of any other emotion.

Hearing this, Leng Yaozhu shook her head: "Yi'er gave this to you, so it is for you to decide. As for the matter of my status, once I fuse with the Dragon Saliva Ganoderma and break through to become a Limit Douluo, it is not as if I cannot contend for it."

Leng Yaozhu looked at Mu Qingtian and continued: "I do not want Yi'er to resent me because of these items. Old Mu, if you can live longer, then strive to live longer. If you were to leave, Yi'er would be heartbroken."

Mu Qingtian was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "I thought my life would just pass by like this; I never expected such a turn of events. Yi'er really is my lucky star..."

"Without your help, Yi'er would not have survived until now. Your contributions cannot be buried," Leng Yaozhu said.

Mu Qingtian shook his head: "If it weren't for me, I believe you would have taken Yi'er to Shrek Academy. However... that is a place you should avoid if you can. You have Yi'er to care for you in your old age now; in the future, when Yi'er marries and has children, you will be a grandmother. Some things should be forgotten. Otherwise... it won't be good for Yi'er in the future."

The air turned cold by three degrees. Mu Qingtian looked at Leng Yaozhu, neither lowering his head nor closing his eyes; the two locked gazes.

Finally, Leng Yaozhu withdrew her gaze and looked at the jade box: "Some things should indeed be forgotten... With Yi'er here, this life is enough..."

Leng Yaozhu put away the jade box: "Once Yi'er leaves, you should also make arrangements to recover as soon as possible."

"Mm..." Mu Qingtian nodded.

He looked at the jade box, his slightly cloudy eyes revealing a smile.

"This life... in the end, it's just a few simple things..."

Time quickly arrived for their departure.

Leng Yaozhu personally saw off Cheng Duoyi, Leng Xue'er, Tang Wuling, Gu Yue, Xie Xie, and Yun Xiao.

"Goodbye, Yi'er. Come back to see Mother when you have time."

"Goodbye, Mother. I will."

"Goodbye, Aunt."

"Goodbye, Pagoda Master Leng..."

Ever since Cheng Duoyi had gifted the two great heavenly treasures to Leng Yaozhu and Mu Qingtian, he hadn't spent much time talking with them, focusing his heart and soul on cultivating soul spirits, striving to get the dragon soul into the Spirit Ascension Platform as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, they could only research for three more days, as tomorrow was the Class Promotion Tournament. Although Cheng Duoyi didn't care, it concerned Tang Wuling's self-confidence, so he still had to take it seriously.

After Cheng Duoyi and the others parted ways with Leng Yaozhu, they took the Soul Guidance Train toward Eastsea City.

Meanwhile, Leng Yaozhu began preparing to refine the Dragon Saliva Ganoderma, thinking of how Cheng Duoyi was so attentive to the cultivation of soul spirits.

"Should I build a small Spirit Pagoda branch for Yi'er?"

"It is not a matter that cannot be planned..."

Cheng Duoyi and the others reached Eastsea City and headed straight for Eastsea Academy without a moment's rest. By the time they arrived at the academy, it was already afternoon, and the Class Promotion Tournament was about to begin.

The Class Promotion Tournament was held after school in the evening so it wouldn't interfere with class time; otherwise, Cheng Duoyi and the others could have taken a nap to recharge.

However, Cheng Duoyi and his group were not the least bit worried about failing.

"Teacher Wu." Cheng Duoyi and the others found Wu Changkong and greeted him.

At this moment, Wu Changkong was listening to the homeroom teacher of Grade 1 Class 4 drone on with a cold expression; Cheng Duoyi and the others could see his impatience.

"Mm. Remember to win beautifully later."

Wu Changkong felt a sense of relief in his heart, though his expression remained indifferent.

He had thought Cheng Duoyi and the others might not make it back.

The homeroom teacher of Grade 1 Class 4 was somewhat displeased: "Teacher Wu, just because you are strong doesn't mean your students are. If you lose later, don't blame me for not showing mercy."

Wu Changkong ignored him.

Seeing this, Cheng Duoyi's eyes were full of smiles: "Teacher Wu, the tactics I've arranged for later will surely satisfy you."

He planned to let Tang Wuling fight all five opponents alone; this kind of match was perfect for boosting Tang Wuling's self-confidence.

"That's right, Teacher Wu, just leave it to us," Xie Xie said confidently.

Tang Wuling was also impatient: "Teacher Wu, when do we start the match?"

She was still thinking about going to eat after the match.

Wu Changkong looked at the competition platform in the center of the playground: "It is about to begin."

Sure enough, as soon as Wu Changkong finished speaking, someone appeared on the competition platform—it was Long Hengxu.

When his gaze fell upon Cheng Duoyi and the others, he looked expectant.

"Ahem, the first match of the Class Promotion Tournament: Grade 1 Class 5 versus Grade 1 Class 4. Now, I invite the teachers of both sides to confirm the number of participants."

Wu Changkong said indifferently, "Five people."

Hearing Wu Changkong say five people, Long Hengxu was taken aback. However, he did not press for details, thinking that since Wu Changkong said five, he must have his reasons.

The homeroom teacher of Grade 1 Class 4 was still feeling quite disgruntled. Upon hearing Wu Changkong mention five people, he revealed a look of delight, for he felt that no matter how strong Wu Changkong was, it was impossible to turn the trash students of Grade 1 Class 5 into geniuses in just three months!

Let's see how I crush his arrogance! the Grade 1 Class 4 homeroom teacher thought, looking at the students of his own class: "Jialong, Lin Zunyuan, Mosi, Hua Kui, Kano, pay attention when you get on the stage later. Don't let Class 5 lose too ugly."

"Yes, Teacher," Jialong and the other four replied confidently.

However, the looks they cast toward Cheng Duoyi and the others were filled with provocation.

"You..."

When had Xie Xie ever been looked down upon like this?

Especially since Cheng Duoyi was still right here.

Looking down on Cheng Duoyi wasn't that the same as looking down on him?

"Brother Cheng, why are you holding me back? Watch how I teach them a lesson!"

Cheng Duoyi stopped Xie Xie with his left hand, his eyes slightly narrowed: "It won't be too late to teach them a lesson on the competition stage."

"That's true, watch how I deal with them in a moment!" Xie Xie nodded.

Yun Xiao clenched his fists, but he knew deep down that he was powerless, as his martial soul and soul skills were simply not suited for combat...

The flames of anger also ignited in the hearts of Tang Wuling and Gu Yue.

Tang Wuling was a very easygoing person.

But if you provoked Cheng Duoyi, then sorry, she would never let you off!

Gu Yue was the same. She looked at the few people opposite them, thinking about how to vent for Cheng Duoyi!

For a moment, both sides were filled with fighting spirit.

Both sides arrived on the competition stage.

Although this match was between Grade 1 Class 5 and Grade 1 Class 4 of the Intermediate Division, people from Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 of the first grade had come to watch, while there were few students from the second grade and above.

Clearly, they felt that the students of Grade 1 Class 5 and Grade 1 Class 4 were not worth their attention.

"The first match of the Class Promotion Tournament, Grade 1 Class 5 versus Grade 1 Class 4, officially begins!"

After Long Hengxu finished speaking, he stepped off the competition stage. He also wanted to see how the students of Grade 1 Class 5 had fared after three months.

Xie Xie asked: "Brother Cheng, what tactics are we using?"

Cheng Duoyi said indifferently: "Teacher Wu said to win beautifully. Yun Xiao and I will hold our positions. Xie Xie, you take on one, and Sister Yue'er and Ling'er, you two take on two each. Are you confident?"

"Brother Yi'er, no problem!" Tang Wuling nodded excitedly.

Gu Yue was equally confident: "I will give them a good competition experience!"

Xie Xie curled his lips: "Why do they get two, and I only get one?"

However, he didn't waste any more words, opening his martial soul and revealing his soul ring.

A yellow soul ring rose from beneath Xie Xie's feet.

A yellow soul ring rose from beneath Gu Yue's feet.

Two yellow soul rings rose from beneath Tang Wuling's feet.

In an instant, everyone in the arena was shocked.

"What! Their soul rings are all hundred-year soul rings? How is this possible! They are students of Grade 1 Class 5! Shouldn't such a soul ring combination belong in Grade 1 Class 1?"

"No way, man, doesn't that make Grade 1 Class 4 the clowns? All five of them have ten-year soul rings, how are they supposed to fight?"

"Wait... am I seeing this right! The girl in the lead, she is actually a two-ring Soul Grand Master? Is this still the first grade? If I didn't know better, I'd think she was a second-grade student!"

It wasn't just them who were shocked; even Long Hengxu was stunned.

It had only been three months, and Grade 1 Class 5 already had a two-ring Soul Grand Master?

However, thinking of Cheng Duoyi's background, he felt that such a thing was not impossible, and he thought to himself: It seems the time has come for our Eastsea Academy to make a name for itself! No, I will contact the Dean in a moment and have him increase their resources to keep them here!

The five people opposite Tang Wuling suddenly became the clowns. They had been thinking about teaching the five students of Grade 1 Class 5 a lesson, but as it turned out...

"Didn't the teacher say that the students of Grade 1 Class 5 were all trash? It's like that every year, how come this year..."

Before they could think any further.

The Blue Silver Grass appeared in Tang Wuling's hands, the Golden Little Snake lay on her shoulder, and her first soul ring lit up.

"First soul skill, Bind!"

In an instant, all five were bound. Xie Xie had already reached behind Jialong, and his Light Dragon Dagger was about to strike him.

Long Hengxu regained his composure: "Jialong is out."

Immediately after, Gu Yue used an Ice Spike in her left hand and a Fireball in her right, launching a massive elemental attack toward Lin Zunyuan and Kano.

Long Hengxu looked shocked: "This scale of attack, even a two-ring Soul Grand Master couldn't achieve it! What kind of monsters are these?"

"Wait, why am I worried? This is a good thing!"

"The stronger Grade 1 Class 5 is, the better it is for the academy!"

Long Hengxu hurriedly announced, "Lin Zunyuan, Kano, you are out."

With that said, the two were sent off the competition stage by Long Hengxu.

Tang Wuling was far more hot-tempered than them. The remaining two didn't even dare to face her head-on, and as a result, they were sent flying by Tang Wuling one punch at a time, looking quite severely injured.

Long Hengxu hurriedly arranged for people to check on them to ensure nothing was truly wrong, then turned to look at Tang Wuling, feeling somewhat shocked by her strength.

"Perfect. Let's go," Cheng Duoyi said with a squinted smile.

"Hmph, that'll teach you to provoke Brother Cheng! Next time, it won't end like this!" Xie Xie boasted proudly.

Tang Wuling clutched her stomach. "I'm so hungry now, Brother Yi'er, let's go eat."

"Alright, let's go." Cheng Duoyi finished and looked at Gu Yue. "Sister Yue'er's control over elements has become even stronger. I wonder what kind of strength you'll have after reaching the second ring."

"That goes without saying," Gu Yue said proudly. "Little Yi, don't worry. With me here, no one will be able to hurt you!"

Cheng Duoyi nodded.

The five of them walked toward Wu Changkong, chatting and laughing.

Cheng Duoyi said, "Teacher Wu, we're going to eat first. Honestly, I thought this would be a thrilling match, but that was it? It just wasted our meal time."

Wu Changkong wore a faint smile. "Fine, go ahead."

The head teacher of Class Four had a face as green as grass, because the entire battle hadn't even lasted ten seconds. To be honest, he was also stunned. Since when did Grade 1 Class 5 become this strong? Anyone who didn't know better would think they were watching a second-year class fight a first-year class.

In truth, ever since Cheng Duoyi and the others started learning how to cultivate soul spirits at the Spirit Pagoda headquarters, their time had been compressed to the limit. A competition like this was just the right way to relax.

Coupled with their provocations, it was no wonder the match ended so quickly.

Following the departure of Cheng Duoyi's group, the news that a two-ring Soul Grand Master had appeared in Grade 1 Class 5 spread throughout the entire Intermediate Division. Even the Advanced Division knew that there was a freak in Grade 1 Class 5 who was actually a two-ring Soul Grand Master.

No one knew how that had been arranged...

The days that followed were much easier for Cheng Duoyi and the others. Wu Changkong's special training, meditation, competitions, and studies repeated in a cycle. Just like that, Grade 1 Class 3 and Grade 1 Class 2 were both swept by Tang Wuling alone.

There was no technical skill involved, just pure, overwhelming force.

With Blue Silver Grass Bind, there were few who could withstand a single punch from Tang Wuling; even power-type soul masters couldn't hold up!

For a time, Tang Wuling gained another nickname.

One Punch Man...

"Yo, the One Punch Man is here," Xie Xie teased.

Tang Wuling looked at Cheng Duoyi and said, "Brother Yi'er, some people really have loose tongues and need a lesson. After the match, I'm going to fight him."

"No, no, no, I was just joking, just joking..." Xie Xie said hurriedly.

How could he dare to compete against Tang Wuling?

No one knew what was going on, but Tang Wuling's strength was skyrocketing. Now, a single punch could reach three thousand kilograms!

That was a full double what Tang Wuling had when she first enrolled, which was fifteen hundred kilograms!

Only three months had passed. If Tang Wuling were allowed to continue improving like this, wouldn't she break ten thousand kilograms in a year?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Xie Xie felt a chill just thinking about it. Tang Wuling, who looked harmless to humans and animals, was actually more like a soul beast than a soul beast. Anyone who didn't know better would think she was a human-shaped soul beast.

Gu Yue said at this moment, "Some people really do need a good lesson, otherwise they'll get so carried away they'll forget who they are."

Xie Xie's face was full of bitterness; if he had known, he wouldn't have said anything...

Yun Xiao stood in the corner without speaking, grieving on his own.

Cheng Duoyi saw this but had no good solution; it was currently quite difficult to improve Yun Xiao's strength.

They were all partners, and Cheng Duoyi would not abandon him.

At this moment, Wu Changkong looked at Cheng Duoyi. "Grade 1 Class 1 is known as the strongest group of first-year freshmen. You should still be the one to arrange the strategy for this match."

"Thank you for the reminder, Teacher Wu," Cheng Duoyi smiled. "However... I believe no one is our match, right, partners?"

"Right!" Tang Wuling, Gu Yue, Xie Xie, and Yun Xiao replied.

In an instant, the final match for the first-year freshmen officially began. Students from the second, third, fourth, and fifth years of the Intermediate Division had all come over, and their gazes were fixed on Cheng Duoyi and his group of five.