Graduation

Director Su looked at Grandmaster with a headache, sighed, and said, "Grandmaster, this time it was clearly Tang San who provoked the situation first. You cannot blame young Chu Qing for this."

"That is no excuse for such a heavy hand! Look at what has become of Tang San! I don't care, the academy must provide an explanation!" Grandmaster remained unrelenting.

Director Su sneered and said, "Then go discuss it with the Dean. Regardless, I believe Chu Qing did nothing wrong."

A Soul Grand Master who hadn't even reached level thirty, mooching off the academy for years while peddling those so-called Ten Great Martial Soul Fusion Theories, and now he actually wanted to turn black into white? It was simply unreasonable!

It was a pity he wasn't the Dean; if he were, he would have kicked Grandmaster out long ago!

Grandmaster was so angry he gritted his teeth, let out a cold snort, and flicked his sleeves as he left. He would make these people realize that his theories were absolutely correct! Although he had suffered a minor setback, this Chu Qing would eventually be trampled under Tang San's feet!

After the battle that day, Chu Qing did not pay it much mind. Instead, he continued his routine of going to the library every day to study various knowledge about the world of soul masters and exploring his own martial soul.

He discovered that his martial soul was not only effective in offense but also quite accomplished in defense.

After manifesting his martial soul, he could condense flames around his body to form a flame barrier. Ordinary attacks couldn't even get close to him; the moment they touched the flames surrounding him, they were consumed.

Over these two years, he had no rivals left in Nuoding Junior Academy. As for Tang San, he didn't even dare show his face when he saw him, though every time they crossed paths, his eyes were filled with a sinister aura.

Chu Qing didn't care, choosing instead to silently cultivate to improve his strength and familiarize himself with his martial soul. However, he had already reached a bottleneck here at Nuoding Academy.

His soul power had reached level 19, and it was time to seek his second soul ring.

It seems it is time to leave this place, Chu Qing thought.

In reality, he had long since met the graduation requirements for Nuoding Junior Academy. The only reason he had stayed was to learn more about the soul master world and understand what kind of soul ring he truly needed.

Finally, he made up his mind to leave Nuoding Junior Academy and head to the Star Dou Great Forest to find the soul ring he desired.

Although it would be difficult to survive in the Star Dou Great Forest with his current strength, wealth is sought through danger. He was a civilian soul master with no background; if he didn't strive for himself, even with top-tier talent, he would never achieve great heights.

After making his decision, he walked straight to the Academic Affairs Office to inform them of his intention to leave.

Upon hearing this, Director Su said, "Chu Qing, although you have met the requirements for graduation based on your current strength, you are still very young. Are you sure you want to leave now?"

Director Su greatly admired this young man who possessed such potential and a firm will, and he was also very worried about him.

There had never been a student at Nuoding Junior Academy who graduated at such a young age, and as a school for civilian soul masters, Director Su didn't have the influence to send him to a higher-level Soul Master Academy.

"Teacher Su, thank you very much for taking care of me over the past two years, but I have my own plans, and now, it is time to leave," Chu Qing stated his decision firmly and calmly.

Director Su looked at the determined youth, opened his mouth, but could not find the words to refuse. A youth naturally has lofty aspirations; this small Nuoding Academy was destined not to hold back an eagle spreading its wings to soar.

He sighed and said, "Very well, if you must go, then go. There is no room for major development here anyway..." As he spoke, he took some Gold Soul Coin from his Soul Tool:

"Take these; they are for your travel expenses. It isn't much, so don't mind it." After saying this, he took a ring from his robes and said, "This is a Soul Tool I obtained by chance many years ago. Don't let its size fool you; it can hold thirty square meters of items. I give it to you now; you may give it a name."

Just as Chu Qing was about to refuse, Director Su interrupted him. He had no choice but to solemnly accept the ring-shaped Soul Tool and the Gold Soul Coin.

"Teacher, I will certainly not let your cultivation go to waste!" With that, Chu Qing bowed respectfully three times.

Director Su looked at him with deep emotion. Perhaps feeling that the atmosphere had become too sorrowful, he changed the subject and asked, "Have you thought of a name for this Soul Tool?"

"Let's call it a Storage Ring, a Soul Tool that stores objects," Chu Qing replied after a moment of thought.

"Not bad, that's a good name." Director Su smiled and added, "Go on then, I will handle the paperwork for you."

Chu Qing said his goodbyes respectfully. He held this elder, Director Su, in high regard, as he had helped him a great deal over the past two years. If he ever encountered a great opportunity in the future, he would certainly reach back to help Director Su.

These Gold Soul Coin were truly a timely gift. Although he was registered at the Martial Soul Hall branch and received a stipend, his finances were still quite tight.

He soon bid farewell to all the teachers, hired a carriage, and left Nuoding City, heading toward his destination—the Star Dou Great Forest.

The Star Dou Great Forest was located at the border between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire. It covered a vast area, and the powerful soul beasts within were countless, far beyond what the Soul Hunting Forest could compare to, and the level of danger was naturally not in the same league.

Several days later, a youth dressed in black robes stepped off the carriage. He reached up to stretch his sore neck; the long carriage ride had left his whole body feeling uncomfortable.

So this is the town outside the Star Dou Great Forest? It is getting late; I should find an inn to stay in first.

He walked into an inn and sat down. Before long, a young, delicate-looking girl walked in and sat down brazenly in front of Chu Qing. Chu Qing couldn't help but linger his gaze on her for a moment.

"What are you looking at? Do you believe I'll kill you if you keep staring?" the girl said arrogantly.

"Oh? Who are you? Where does such a big mouth come from?" Chu Qing was not afraid; instead, he stared at the girl in front of him with interest.

The girl was used to being overbearing. Seeing that the boy before her was not the least bit afraid and even dared to question her back, she felt very surprised.

"Hmph! I'll have you know, I am Ning..." Halfway through, she suddenly stopped. She had snuck out this time and could not reveal her identity so easily.

"Never mind who I am. You haven't answered my question yet—why were you staring at me!" the girl replied haughtily.

Chu Qing looked at her attire; every piece of clothing on her was expensive. She was clearly a noble's child. A playful thought arose, and he said, "I was just thinking you look like someone who snuck out."