Clone Firefly

Clone: Firefly

Given Herta's current status, whether she went to Shrek Academy was no longer actually important. Even without the knowledge within Shrek, she could still forge her own path through her own abilities.

The only reason she was going to Shrek now was to make herself known, and perhaps meet Yun Ming, the so-called strongest person on the continent, to see whether she could pick up anything useful from him. If one day Herta grew tired of staying at Shrek Academy, she would probably leave without a second thought...

However, Herta—or rather, Yao Lan—was somewhat interested in Tang Wulin.

Although he possessed the power of an Aeon, it was an entirely different concept from the gods native to Douluo Continent. Yao Lan therefore felt it necessary to send a clone to observe him, collect some of the divine power leaking from Tang Wulin, and see if she could tinker up something useful.

Herta herself could not handle this task, because she was supposed to have left this place already. Staying here any longer would be far too improper.

"Just so happens, there's one clone slot left. If I want to gather data, she's perfect for it."

Other than Herta and one other person, Yao Lan's third clone was about to make her debut.

Several days later.

As Eastsea Academy began another term, Tang Wulin and Xie Xie were fortunately assigned to Class Five. After all, they had gotten into a fight just days ago, right out in the open on the field, so naturally the entire school had been demoted to Class Five.

But this was also an opportunity, because Class Five's teacher was none other than Wu Zhangkong, who had once guided Herta.

Since Wu Zhangkong had once been a student of Shrek Academy, his teaching methods had always carried Shrek Academy's traditions—weighted running!

Although it had not been particularly useful for Herta, it was perfectly suited for these people. After all, not everyone possessed Herta's talent.

"Though you may not compare to true geniuses, ordinary people have their own training methods. With unrelenting effort, you will at least have the hope of catching up to her," Wu Zhangkong, East Sea's foremost Herta fan, declared.

Of course, one more sentence should have followed: "...That is, merely hope."

Naturally, Tang Wulin and Xie Xie, who had fought head-on yesterday, received Wu Zhangkong's special attention. The two were indeed stronger than the rest of the class.

Tang Wulin, nine years old. Martial Soul: Blue...Green Silver Grass. Soul Power: Rank 19.

Xie Xie, nine years old. Martial Soul: Light Dark Dragon Dagger. Soul Power: Rank 18.

They were exceptionally rare geniuses in Class Five. With diligent polishing, they would certainly become top-tier Soul Masters in the future. Thus, Wu Zhangkong did not hesitate to put more than twenty pounds of iron clothing on them and have them run ten laps around the field with the rest of the class.

Do not underestimate those ten laps. Eastsea Academy was enormous; each lap was at least eight hundred meters, making ten laps no less than eight kilometers.

However, just as everything around them proceeded in an orderly fashion, a beautiful figure approached from outside. She seemed somewhat hesitant upon seeing Wu Zhangkong, but she still walked over.

"Excuse me, are you Teacher Wu Zhangkong?"

"I am Wu Zhangkong. Who are you?"

The young girl appeared somewhat timid, but that was not what Wu Zhangkong cared about. The girl before him was not wearing Eastsea Academy's uniform, which meant she was not a student of Eastsea Academy!

If she was not a student, then why had she appeared here?

"Well, my name is Liu Ying. I was recommended to enroll here, but the admissions office told me that the enrollment period had already passed, so they sent me away..."

"Teacher Wu Zhangkong, can I stay here?"

There was a trace of sorrow in the girl's voice, yet also a faint resilience. It gave Wu Zhangkong a strange illusion. Once upon a time, Long Bing had seemed like this as well...

But as a teacher at Eastsea Academy, Wu Zhangkong had responsibilities. He could not simply accept a student who had arrived late for no reason. Therefore...

"I can give you an opportunity to enroll, but that will depend on your own strength. If you can demonstrate your abilities in the upcoming battle, I will discuss it with the school and have you stay."

Wu Zhangkong accepted the envelope from Liu Ying's hand, but his expression immediately changed. He looked at the girl named "Liu Ying" before him in surprise. The person who had written this letter of introduction was none other than Herta, who had left East Sea for Shrek Academy not long ago! No wonder this child knew his name!

Wu Zhangkong opened the letter, and it was indeed Herta's handwriting. The letter said that Herta had encountered this girl by chance. Though she had some talent, family circumstances had prevented her from attending school, so Herta hoped Teacher Wu Zhangkong could train her.

Wu Zhangkong understood Herta's personality. For such a genius to call someone "somewhat talented," she was obviously far beyond ordinary people. If he wanted to test her strength, Tang Wulin had to be the one to do it. As for Xie Xie... forget it!

"Xie Xie, keep running. Tang Wulin, step out!"

At Wu Zhangkong's command, Tang Wulin took off the twenty-pound iron clothing and came to his side. Only then did he notice the girl standing beside Wu Zhangkong... She was so pretty!

"She is your opponent today. If you can defeat her, I'll treat you to Grade A Meals for a month. If you lose, you'll run another twenty laps for me! Understood?"

Wu Zhangkong's voice reached Tang Wulin's ears, immediately rousing his spirits. Though Wu Zhangkong had not known Tang Wulin for long, he knew what Tang Wulin cared about.

Several times, he had seen Tang Wulin crouching outside the cafeteria, coveting the Grade A Meals inside but unable to afford them because of his family's circumstances. This offer had struck right at the heart of the matter.

"I understand, Teacher Wu!"

Tang Wulin was still young and did not understand much about feelings. He did not know much about girls either. In his eyes, nothing was more important than food. Thus, his straightforward eyes were filled with fighting spirit—the desire for a meal!

"The two sides will begin thirty meters apart. Ready... begin!"

The instant Wu Zhangkong's words fell, Tang Wulin dashed forward like a cheetah. Though he no longer had the Golden Dragon King bloodline, his powerful vitality still greatly enhanced his strength and endurance, allowing him to unleash incredible speed in a very short time.

Yet this girl, who looked incomparably frail, did not move until Tang Wulin had reached her.

Wu Zhangkong narrowed his eyes. He seemed to see a green light glow in the girl's hand... Then fierce flames engulfed her body, forcing Tang Wulin to halt his attack.

At the same time, a heroic voice rang out from within the flames...

"Henshin!"

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