Freshman Class Five

The moment they stepped into the classroom,

The others repeatedly cast glances at Liu Yuan and the other two, though most of them were focused on Liu Yuan.

After all, when he had beaten Dai Huabin, the dorms in that area had mostly housed students from Freshman Class Five. As a result, most of the onlookers had also been from Freshman Class Five. It could be said that Liu Yuan had already become quite famous among this batch of students.

As for the looks these people sent their way,

Liu Yuan paid them no mind.

The three found seats and quietly sat down.

As time passed,

More and more students entered the classroom.

Soon, three more figures walked in.

One boy and two girls.

The moment they appeared, the entire room inexplicably fell silent.

Some people who did not know what was going on leaned toward their deskmates and asked, "What's happening?"

"Shh—"

His deskmate raised an index finger to his lips.

"Quiet... enemies have met."

The newcomers were clearly Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu. As for the other girl, she was probably Zhu Lu's roommate.

The moment they entered the classroom,

Dai Huabin spotted Liu Yuan and Huo Yuhao.

However, he directly ignored the latter. Even though the matter had started because of him, a mere one-ring Soul Master was nothing more than a roadside stray in his eyes, unworthy of his attention.

Dai Huabin's gaze locked onto Liu Yuan. The humiliation he had suffered two days ago had all been caused by this bastard!

As though he had noticed Dai Huabin's gaze, Liu Yuan, who had been looking out the window, turned his eyes toward him. When their gazes met, Liu Yuan merely gave him a sidelong glance.

Then, that was all.

Even Huo Yuhao treated him like air. As for his hatred, he had already buried it deep in his heart.

This scene immediately sent Dai Huabin's anger soaring! Never before had anyone dared to ignore him like this!

Dai Huabin's emotions also affected Zhu Lu. As his fiancée, she immediately shared his hatred of the enemy!

At that moment, Zhu Lu's roommate seemed to have sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere. Not wanting to get involved, she silently backed away several steps.

Then, with a bang, she bumped into someone.

"Class is about to start. What are you doing?"

The girl turned around,

And saw a man standing behind her, his skin somewhat dark and his face ringed by a thick beard.

The aura he gave off made it obvious at a glance that he was no ordinary man.

The newcomer was Freshman Class Five's homeroom teacher.

Tian Ning!

"Teacher."

The girl's heart tightened nervously.

"I believe your name is Cui Yajie, right?"

The girl whose name had been called grew even more nervous.

"Yes..."

"Mm."

However, Tian Ning merely responded indifferently before walking straight into the classroom. When he saw Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu blocking the doorway, he said, "Why are you blocking the entrance? Class is about to begin. Get inside and find seats."

His words brought Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu back to their senses. After glaring at Liu Yuan and the others once more, they headed toward their seats.

For a moment,

The entire Class Five classroom fell utterly silent.

Tian Ning entered the classroom and swept his gaze around the room. His eyes lingered on Liu Yuan and Dai Huabin for a full two seconds before he wrote his name on the blackboard.

As he wrote, he said,

"Starting today, until the day the New Student Assessment ends, I will be your homeroom teacher."

When he turned back to face the classroom, his stern expression revealed neither joy nor anger.

"I know that some of you have personal grudges. I will not interfere with however you wish to settle them."

"But I have two requirements. First, no one is to die. Second, you may only settle things in the Soul Fighting Arena."

"Do you understand?"

The classroom was silent. Dai Huabin clenched his fists, Zhu Lu gritted her silver teeth, Huo Yuhao lowered his eyes, while Liu Yuan alone showed a look of understanding.

This homeroom teacher was not only impartial, but also had no intention of suppressing them. It seemed he believed that guiding was better than blocking.

"Very good."

Seeing that no one spoke, Tian Ning took it as agreement.

"Since that is settled, we will begin class."

However, during this first lesson, Tian Ning spoke neither of theoretical knowledge nor of training or actual combat.

Instead, he spoke of the most important matter.

That was the New Student Assessment three months from now.

At the mention of it,

Everyone who knew about it sat up straight.

"...I am sure you all understand what the New Student Assessment means. Anyone who fails will leave. Therefore, I will not expel a single student during these three months. Those who are unqualified will be revealed in the New Student Assessment."

Tian Ning's tone turned stern. "Therefore, these three months will be your final chance to work hard. If you try to cut corners, the only person you will harm is yourselves."

The topic that followed

Basically revolved around the New Student Assessment.

Tian Ning even told the Class Five students frankly how the lessons for the next three months would be arranged: everything would take priority around passing the New Student Assessment, while all else would be set aside. They would cultivate when it was time to cultivate and engage in actual combat when it was time for actual combat.

Very soon, the first lesson ended.

When the bell rang, Tian Ning said, "All right, that is enough. What you need to do now is use every moment to cultivate. Improve as much as you can."

"Class dismissed!"

Tian Ning was a man of swift and decisive action.

But just as he was preparing to leave,

"Teacher, wait!"

Dai Huabin suddenly stood up and called out to him.

Tian Ning looked back, his tone calm.

"Student Dai, is there anything else?"

As he spoke, Dai Huabin glanced at Liu Yuan.

Liu Yuan raised a brow at the sight. However, he did nothing extra and simply continued to ignore him.

This damned bastard!

Dai Huabin viciously clenched his teeth.

Since I still can't beat you in terms of strength, I'll find another way to get the better of you first!

"Teacher Tian, aren't we choosing a class monitor?"

"Hmm? A class monitor?"

Tian Ning chuckled upon hearing that.

"What is a class monitor for? To help the teacher handle miscellaneous matters. But I do not need one. Your focus right now should be figuring out how to pass the New Student Assessment, or earn a ranking in it and become Core Disciples, not dealing with trivial matters!"

His gaze swept across the room. "Remember this! In this class, there will be no class monitor or vice class monitor. I will handle everything personally!"

"Here, I am the boss!" Tian Ning's tone seemed to carry a hint of bandit-like swagger.

But it was nothing serious.

Then, he looked at Dai Huabin, whose face had turned ashen.

"Student Dai, do you understand now?"

Dai Huabin lowered his head. "I understand."

"Very good."

Tian Ning nodded. "That settles it."

He then turned and headed for the office.

The moment he left, Class Five erupted like a boiling pot.

"Damn, this teacher has character!"

"Exactly..."

"..."

Amid the noisy discussions, Huo Yuhao glanced toward Dai Huabin. He could guess Dai Huabin's intentions. "Brother, what should we do now?"

"What do you mean, what should we do?"

Liu Yuan did not care. "Of course, cultivate."

That said, since Dai Huabin could not beat him in raw strength, he wanted to find some other way to regain the upper hand.

Wasn't that childish?