Elite Class One

Su Ming looked at Hu Liena before him, forced to admit that since her evolution into a Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, the allure she radiated had become truly terrifying.

Even though she was only joking, that natural, effortless aura was enough to make any young spirit master's blood boil and their mind reel.

However, Su Ming's mental fortitude was far beyond that of an ordinary brat.

"If there's nothing else, you can go."

Su Ming pointed toward the main gate. "I have to report to the Spirit Intermediate Academy first thing tomorrow morning."

Seeing him remain unmoved and persistent, Hu Liena giggled. "In such a rush to chase me away? Su Ming, be honest—are you losing your grip on yourself, and that's why you're afraid to face me?"

Faced with Hu Liena's teasing and prying, Su Ming did not retort with words.

His black eyes narrowed sharply.

The next moment, a thread of cold, malevolent energy erupted abruptly.

In an instant, the seductive aura Hu Liena had cultivated was forcibly shattered.

Struck by the sudden, icy stillness, Hu Liena's body stiffened slightly.

Looking at Su Ming's cold gaze, Hu Liena pouted in annoyance, a deep sense of frustration rising within her.

It seemed that no matter how her spirit evolved or how her charm ability improved, it had no substantial effect in front of this guy.

"You really are a boring person."

Hu Liena turned around in a huff and strode away.

Early the next morning.

After breakfast and freshening up, Su Ming set out to report to the Spirit Intermediate Academy.

As soon as he stepped out the door, he found Hu Liena waiting for him, dressed in a short skirt.

Seeing Su Ming emerge, Hu Liena's beautiful eyes lit up, and she immediately walked over with a smile.

"Coming out so late? I've been waiting until the flowers were about to wither."

Su Ming looked at her and asked indifferently, "Why are you here?"

"To show you the way, of course," Hu Liena said cheerfully.

"No need."

"Oh, I don't mind. Today is your first day reporting to the academy, so it's only natural for me to guide you. Besides, since you're already a registered disciple of the teacher, you're my junior brother. It's only right for me, as your senior sister, to show you around. No need to thank me."

Hu Liena began leading the way on her own.

Seeing this, Su Ming did not refuse again.

Because of her spirit evolution, every move Hu Liena made radiated an astonishing, natural charm.

Young spirit masters from Spirit Hall passing by cast sidelong glances at her, their eyes filled with awe and admiration.

However, Hu Liena didn't care about the gazes of others; instead, she stayed close to Su Ming the entire way, constantly finding topics to talk about, her attitude appearing very intimate.

Su Ming, on the other hand, remained indifferent from start to finish.

This somewhat strange combination made Su Ming the focus of countless envious and jealous glares without him even realizing it.

The two arrived at the academy's administrative building.

Inside the administrative office, the person in charge of new student registration was a senior teacher over fifty years old.

When he took the documents specially approved by the Pope Palace that Su Ming handed over, he habitually pushed up his glasses.

However, when his eyes landed on the information in that column, he froze in his chair.

Name: Su Ming. Age: Twelve. Spirit Power Level: Thirty-nine.

"Twelve years old... a level thirty-nine Spirit Elder?!"

The teacher's hand shook, and the documents nearly fell to the floor.

He looked up abruptly, staring at Su Ming as if he were looking at a monster, taking a long time to calm the shock in his heart.

He took a deep breath. "Reaching level thirty-nine at twelve is a rare talent indeed. According to academy rules, you are assigned to Elite Class Two for training..."

However, before he could finish, Hu Liena interrupted. "Teacher, there's no need to assign him to Class Two. Just register Su Ming directly into our Elite Class One."

The registration teacher was slightly stunned, shaking his head with a troubled expression. "This... Student Hu Liena, you should be aware of the academy's rules."

"Elite Class One is only for those who have reached the Spirit Ancestor level. Although Student Su Ming is only a step away from level forty, he is currently still just a level thirty-nine Spirit Elder. This does not comply with the regulations."

Hu Liena's expression was calm. "This is the will of His Holiness the Pope."

Hearing the words "His Holiness the Pope," the registration teacher's body trembled slightly.

Within Spirit Hall, the Pope's command was a supreme oracle; rules were worthless in the face of the Pope's will.

"Since it is a special approval from His Holiness the Pope, then naturally, there is no problem."

The registration teacher dared not say another word, immediately picking up his pen and quickly writing Su Ming's name on the Elite Class One roster.

They walked out of the administrative building.

Su Ming looked at Hu Liena in confusion. "What exactly is the difference between Class One and Class Two?"

Hu Liena explained, "The difference isn't actually that large. The Elite Classes are the core of the academy, divided into Class One and Class Two."

"Elite Class One recruits top-tier geniuses under the age of twenty-five who have reached at least level forty in spirit power."

"As for Elite Class Two, it recruits all spirit masters who are below level forty."

Speaking to this point, Hu Liena rubbed her temples with a sense of frustration and looked at Su Ming. "Sigh, I really didn't expect that you, at twelve years old—a full six years younger than me—would actually be attending the same class."

"The speed of your cultivation is truly enough to make one feel hopeless."

Su Ming did not take the bait.

The two walked through a tree-lined path and soon arrived at the main entrance of the Elite Class One classroom.

Pushing open the classroom doors, they walked inside.

At this moment, more than twenty students were already seated in the room, each one a standout among the younger generation of Spirit Hall.

Seeing the doors pushed open, everyone's gaze instinctively turned toward them.

When they saw it was Hu Liena, their expressions turned solemn; someone who possessed beauty, strength, and status in equal measure commanded awe wherever she went.

Then, when they saw the unfamiliar Su Ming beside her, they couldn't help but frown, their eyes filled with curiosity and scrutiny.

A girl sitting in the front row with a sharp, short haircut stood up.

"Nana, who is this handsome little brother? I've never seen him in Spirit City before. Is he your younger brother? He's so handsome."

She was Zhang Ping, and she had a good relationship with Hu Liena.

She had a penchant for handsome men.

As she spoke, her eyes kept scanning Su Ming's face.

Hu Liena smiled slightly and announced to the entire class, "Let me introduce you all. This is Su Ming. Starting today, he is a new student in our Elite Class One."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire classroom fell into a deathly silence.

Immediately following, a series of whispered doubts broke out.

"A new student? What kind of joke is this! How old does he look? Twelve or thirteen at most!"

"How could a twelve or thirteen-year-old brat get into our Elite Class One? Isn't the hard requirement for entering Class One that one must be at least level forty?"