Choosing an Academy

After seeing Dugu Bo and Li Zhishu off, Ling Yi returned to his study and spread out a clean sheet of white paper on his desk.

Although his eyes were slightly drunk, Ling Yi was meticulous in both grinding ink and moistening the brush.

At this moment, Ling Yi's mind was no longer on the young lady who had inspired him to paint in his previous life, but on the news that Dugu Bo had just revealed.

This news presented Ling Yi with two different development paths, requiring him to make a choice.

One must remain calm in the face of important matters.

When faced with important decisions, people often make choices they will regret in the future because they are indecisive.

Clear!!!

Quiet!!!

Two large, regular script characters were written on the white paper. Ling Yi put down the wolf-hair brush he had made, his gaze fixed on the black characters on the white paper, when a thought suddenly popped into his mind:

"The brushstrokes aren't as good as before. I'll ask Ah Huang to pluck some more feathers later—"

North of Mountain Sea Estate lies the depths of an old forest.

Two figures, one in green and one in gray, crisscrossed each other, moving so fast that they left afterimages as they engaged in a fierce battle.

On a boulder about several dozen meters from the battlefield, Ah Huang suddenly sneezed, then sniffed, and continued watching the battle with great interest, seemingly unconcerned.

Meow Meow, you've finally met your match!

Watching the gray figure gradually slow down due to exhaustion, Ah Huang grinned, revealing his bright white teeth and glaring red gums.

It loves watching two cats fight!

On the other side, inside the large warehouse.

Relying on the sharpness of the "Soul-Breaking Hooked Scythe Spear", Yang Shelly directly activated the true Wushuang mowing mode, withstanding Ah Yin's four Soul Skill in succession and the endless "Blue Silver Grass Sea", and directly rushed in front of Ah Yin to fight with her fists and feet.

The two women, though of different ages—one twenty-one and the other fifteen—and of different heights—one 1.75 meters and the other 1.68 meters—had the same Soul Power, both at level forty-two.

Besides, their physical attributes were also quite similar. Although both were weapon Soul Master, their physiques were in no way inferior to Beast Martial Soul Master of the same level. Of course, this referred to wolf or leopard Beast Martial Soul, not lions, tigers, bears, or elephants known for their physical strength...

With Ling Yi by their side and his hands-on guidance, the two girls' progress in the advanced version of "Beast Martial Soul: Xingyi Fist Style" was so fast that Li Zhishu and Long Yin's friends were questioning their existence.

While the two girls' own abilities were superior to their companions, the efficiency was indeed quite different without Ling Yi's constant guidance.

The two women, who gave up using their Martial Soul, fought with significantly reduced special effects budgets, but the intensity of the battle was no less. They were truly evenly matched, like two equally matched generals!

In terms of fighting style, Yang Shelly embodies the bloodline style of the "Breaking Clan," launching ferocious and continuous attacks without any regard for defense. Not to mention the usual parts like hands, feet, elbows, knees, and shoulders, her swinging ponytail is like a blade, and she will even launch surprise attacks on Ah Yin's hips, headlights, and other areas at unexpected moments.

As for Ah Yin, she maintained the characteristics of Control System Soul Master, remaining calm and composed throughout, dealing with Yang Shelly's attacks with every move and countering each one. Every swing of her arm to block and every step to dodge was as precise as if measured with a ruler! Apart from being caught off guard and hit by Yang Shelly's pair of headlights the first time, she became extremely vigilant afterward, like a spider waiting for its chance to strike, silently weaving its own web of prey.

From their first meeting, the two women had a subtle sense of rivalry, and as their affection for Ling Yi grew stronger each day, this competitive spirit intensified.

Ten thousand miles away, within the territory of the [Heaven Dou Empire].

Biqi Province, ' Luolin City ', [Luolin Junior Soul Master Academy].

"Erlong, you're graduating soon. Are you planning to go to the Purple Star Academy in Cangyue City or the Flame Radiance Academy in Bairi City?"

A pretty young girl with a few freckles on either side of her nose asked her companion.

This was a girl with delicate features and snow-white skin, like a porcelain doll. Around eleven or twelve years old, her exquisite face still held a hint of childishness, yet her brows subtly revealed a stubborn, resilient, and aloof air. She was tall, a full head taller than the pretty girl beside her, with long limbs that gave her an agile and powerful presence.

Faced with her companion's question, the stunningly beautiful girl known as "Erlong," also called Liu Erlong, frowned slightly. Before she could answer, another girl with plain looks and a slightly plump figure chimed in, saying:

"Then of course we should go to the [Flame Radiance Academy]!"

Erlong's Martial Soul is "Fire Dragon." It's said that the "Fire Rock Mimicry Cultivation Ground" of the [Flame Radiance Academy] is only slightly weaker than the "Flame Pool Mimicry Cultivation Ground" of the [Blazing Academy] among the Five Elements Academy in terms of enhancing fire attribute Martial Soul cultivation...

"If that's the case, Erlong might as well just go to [Blazing Academy]!"

The pretty young woman immediately retorted, "Not only does it have a top-tier fire-attribute Mimicry Cultivation Ground, but I've also heard that Huo Lie, the vice-principal of [Blazing Academy], has Martial Soul called 'One- Erlong One-Horned Fire Tyrant Dragon.' With Erlong's Martial Soul and talent, she might even be able to become that vice-principal's disciple. He's a high-level Soul Emperor!"

"I think that in a few years, once Vice Dean Huo Lie breaks through to the Soul Saint level, he will probably be able to become the Dean of [Blazing Academy]..."

At this point, the pretty young girl Si Kexin and the slightly chubby girl Audrey exchanged a glance and then turned to look at Liu Erlong, who was the main character.

Facing those two expectant gazes, Liu Erlong remained unmoved and said calmly, "I will not go to either of these academies."

"No way?!?!?" x2

Upon hearing Liu Erlong's words, both Si Kexin and Audrey looked incredulous and shocked.

After nearly ten breaths of silence, Si Kexin finally came to her senses and looked at Liu Erlong, who remained calm and composed, tentatively asking, "Erlong, you're not planning to go to an intermediate Soul Master Academy, are you?"

Before Liu Erlong could even respond, Audrey exclaimed in a low voice, "No way?!"

"Erlong, although we graduated from the [Luolin Junior Soul Master Academy], according to the general students' situation, they should first go to the intermediate Soul Master Academy and then the advanced Soul Master Academy... But!"

"With your current abilities, going to an intermediate Soul Master Academy is a complete waste of time!"

Liu Erlong: "..."

Still writing, might not be able to finish tonight, will update tomorrow night~

Goodnight everyone~