Training

The next morning, at dawn

Lin Fan woke from his cultivation.

In just over half a day, he had gained control over one more Lightning Element Star Seed.

But that was also the result of all the effort he had put in before.

After washing up, Lin Fan headed to the cafeteria.

When Lin Fan appeared in the Advanced Soul Master Academy uniform, the fear that had gripped the many students who knew him instantly faded.

After all, just yesterday, they had received a little piece of news: Lin Fan had entered the Advanced Soul Master Academy.

That meant they wouldn't have to face Lin Fan in practical combat class anymore!

"Look, look! Is that Lin Fan? He really is wearing the Advanced Academy uniform!"

"So yesterday's news was true. He really was selected for the Advanced Soul Master Academy!"

"My god, does that mean we won't have to fight him and get thrashed in practical combat class anymore?"

"Exactly! The last time his lightning Soul Skill zapped me, my arm was numb for a whole day. I was scared out of my wits."

"Finally, we won't have to start every practical combat class on edge. His strength is way beyond anything we can handle."

"The Advanced Soul Master Academy... No wonder he's so strong. He's a proper advanced-class student now. He's not one of us anymore."

"Thank goodness! Now we can finally focus on cultivation without worrying about him crushing us single-handedly."

"Honestly, now that he's leaving, I feel like the whole academy can breathe easier."

Quite a few students sneaked glances at Lin Fan while whispering among themselves. Their voices brimmed with relief. Someone even gave a furtive high five, clearly free at last from the shadow he had cast over them.

Lin Fan glanced around and smiled faintly.

That was right. He finally wouldn't have to fight these little kids anymore!

With Lin Fan's current strength, he had a very good chance of beating even a Battle Soul Elder!

Although training within the Advanced Soul Master Academy meant he would earn fewer emotion points than at the Primary Soul Master Academy,

the three academies were close to one another, and since they shared a single cafeteria, collecting emotion points here wouldn't be a problem.

For instance, in the mere two or three minutes since Lin Fan had walked in, he had already gained over a million emotion points!

With so many people, and such intense emotions, naturally he would gain plenty of emotion points!

Carrying his breakfast, Lin Fan sat down in his usual spot.

However, Bibi Dong wasn't there today.

Lin Fan didn't give it much thought. Bibi Dong had always been a little lazy, and had only gotten up early a handful of times.

"Lin Fan, there you are." A clear, sweet voice rang out.

Lin Fan looked up and saw Chu Tingting approaching, her hair tied in a ponytail and her clothes bright and elegant.

"Senior Tingting," Lin Fan greeted her.

Chu Tingting nodded slightly, then sat down. "Lin Fan, you're going to fight Ye Qing and the others today. Are you feeling any pressure?"

Pressure?

Not a chance!

Lin Fan smiled. "They're strong, but I'm not weak either. Give me some time, and I'll beat them sooner or later."

"Is that so? I know their strength well. Even an ordinary Soul King might not beat them without using a fifth Soul Skill."

Chu Tingting studied Lin Fan with suspicion.

Lin Fan was strong, but Li Xiong had been careless in yesterday's battle!

After all, who would take a Soul Master more than ten levels below them seriously in a fight?

If Li Xiong had been serious from the start, it would have been difficult for Lin Fan to hold out for that long, judging by the strength he had shown.

"Of course!" Lin Fan said confidently. "Once I connect all forty-nine Star Seeds, the power of the Soul Skill I release definitely won't be inferior to their fourth Soul Skills."

"With a Soul Skill boost, I think its power could rival a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Skill!"

"Rival a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Skill!" Chu Tingting was startled. She hadn't expected Lin Fan to make such a bold claim—that his special Soul Skill could match a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Skill!

A Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Skill was something only a Soul King could possess!

Lin Fan smiled. "Senior Tingting, hurry up and eat. Class is about to start."

At that, Chu Tingting said no more and ate in small bites.

Before long, the two of them headed toward the Soul Fighting Arena.

As they watched Lin Fan walking alongside Chu Tingting, many students couldn't help feeling envious.

After all, Chu Tingting was famous for her beauty. And after Martial Soul Possession, the wings of her Fluorescent Crystal Butterfly were even more dreamlike!

The male students were green with envy. They wished they were the ones walking with Chu Tingting!

Quite a few students lowered their voices to gossip.

"That's Lin Fan, right? Not only did he get into the Advanced Academy, he's also so close to Senior Chu Tingting..."

"That's enough to make anyone jealous! Senior Chu is the woman of so many students' dreams!"

"How is that fair? It's bad enough that he's strong. Does he have to be so popular with the girls, too?"

"I'm jealous. We're all students, so how come the gap between us is so huge?"

"Look at how calm he is. It's infuriating!"

Wave after wave of envy and jealousy poured into Lin Fan's mind. The system's notifications rang nonstop as his emotion points climbed rapidly once more.

Lin Fan was secretly delighted, but kept his expression neutral, gazing calmly ahead.

Chu Tingting seemed to notice the looks around them. Her cheeks flushed faintly, and she glanced at Lin Fan before saying softly, "People are always like this. Wherever I go, they stare."

Lin Fan turned to her and smiled. "What can you do? Senior Tingting is so beautiful, you're the center of attention wherever you go."

His words made Chu Tingting's ears burn. She shot him an annoyed look and quickened her pace. "You're so young, yet you're already such a smooth talker. Who knows how many women will fall for you in the future!"

Lin Fan's lips curled slightly. Women? Of course they would. He was a man with great ambitions!

Not long afterward, the two of them entered the Soul Fighting Arena.

With Chu Tingting leading the way, they headed straight for the arena's largest fighting ground.

It could seat a full five thousand spectators!

But at the moment, only a few students occupied the stands, chatting among themselves.

"Senior Tingting, what's going on?" Lin Fan asked, looking at the students in the stands.

Were those students really going to watch them train?

"They're students from the Advanced Soul Master Academy and the Intermediate Soul Master Academy. They came to watch us fight."

"After all, they can learn more by watching stronger battles."

Chu Tingting explained.

Lin Fan nodded.

"Well, Lin Fan, you're right on time," Li Xiong said in a booming voice, thumping his chest.

Lin Fan smiled faintly. "It is my first official day of class, after all."

Ye Qing, Xiao Yuan, and the others nodded to him as well.

Lin Fan returned each greeting.

"All right, get into formation!" Qin Wei called out when the time was right.

The eleven of them quickly lined up.

Seeing them ready, Qin Wei said, "Since there's one more person in the group now, we'll add another part to your training from here on out: fighting Lin Fan!"

"Lin Fan's Martial Soul is very special, as you've already seen. Don't let your guard down."

As he said this, Qin Wei made a point of looking at Li Xiong.

Li Xiong scratched his head sheepishly, wearing an earnest, honest expression.

Everyone chuckled softly. They all knew what had happened in the fight yesterday.

"All right, let's begin."

"First match: Lin Fan versus Ye Qing."

"Second match: Lin Fan versus Xiao Yuan."

"Third match: Lin Fan versus Li Xiong."