Douluo: A Person in Peerless, Fake God

The two soul tools, infused with soul power, collided again and again, producing a crisp, rhythmic clanging of metal.

A moment later, Su Luoheng stopped, a look of sudden realization dawning in his eyes.

So that's how it is!

Everything was exactly as he had anticipated: during combat, even if he didn't actively activate his first soul skill, he could still perform an analysis on any soul tool as long as his weapon was imbued with soul power upon impact. Because the soul power consumption required for his weapon was significantly lower, the analysis speed was much slower than usual.

Simply put, his first soul skill possessed an additional passive ability.

Having never sparred with a soul master using soul tools before, he had only just discovered this now.

But it wasn't too late to find out.

Come to think of it, he owed a debt of gratitude to the academy for organizing this tournament; otherwise, he might not have discovered this hidden function of his first soul skill for quite some time.

"Lucky me~"

At this thought, a smile appeared on Su Luoheng's young face. Being able to analyze an opponent's soul tool during combat... if used correctly, this ability would absolutely be a lethal weapon!

He was extremely satisfied with this unexpected windfall.

After submitting the freshman assessment documents, the rest of the matters had nothing to do with her.

She offered a brief greeting before returning to her laboratory.

Given her rank, she was permitted to conduct experiments within Mingde Hall, but she still preferred her own private lab.

As she opened the door, the sound of metal being cut—a rhythmic "shhh-shhh"—greeted her.

"Grandfather?"

Seeing Elder Ran working on a soul tool at the workbench, Ran Ruobing did not speak, instead retreating quietly to the side; it was a great taboo to disturb a soul master while they were crafting.

Elder Ran was, in fact, Ran Ruobing's grandfather.

It was precisely for this reason that she had become curious about Su Luoheng, whom her grandfather mentioned so frequently.

Half an hour later, the metal door opened.

"Grandfather~" Ran Ruobing stepped forward, offering a cup of water with a well-behaved demeanor.

"Ruobing, how were the assessment results today?" Elder Ran asked, taking the cup with a smile. "Did you see that Su Luoheng I told you about?"

"Yes."

Ran Ruobing nodded slightly. Recalling the morning's test results, she said softly, "Grandfather, that little fellow you value is indeed extraordinary. In particular, his ability to engrave a first-level core array at a perfect level is remarkable."

"Of course, your grandfather's eye for talent is never wrong~"

Having received her granddaughter's validation, Elder Ran's face was filled with pride.

"Grandfather, I heard from Director Lin that you intend to take him as your disciple?" Ran Ruobing asked curiously.

"I do have that intention. What do you think, Ruobing?" Elder Ran nodded with a smile.

"His talent is fine for now, but he is still too young. No one can guarantee what will happen in the future... wouldn't it be better for you to wait and observe for a while longer, Grandfather?"

Although she had witnessed Su Luoheng's ability, Ran Ruobing still harbored some reservations.

"It is not too early at all~"

Elder Ran shook his head, speaking in a measured tone.

"Grandfather?"

"Do you know what his first soul skill is?" Elder Ran stroked his long, white beard, a meaningful smile appearing on his aged face.

"What is it?" A flicker of curiosity crossed Ran Ruobing's beautiful eyes.

"Lean in."

"..."

Elder Ran raised his hand to beckon her closer, whispering the truth about Su Luoheng's soul skill.

The next moment, Ran Ruobing's eyes lit up.

"Analysis of soul tools?!"

"Yes."

Elder Ran nodded with a smile and asked, "Do you still think it's too early now?"

A ripple of emotion crossed Ran Ruobing's eyes, and her previously calm tone became faintly excited. "Not early at all, not early at all! Grandfather, you must take him as your disciple—or let me take him instead!"

"Go on, you girl, not a chance."

Elder Ran laughed and scolded her, poking her on the forehead.

"Aww, Grandfather, you know my field of research. This could determine whether I can advance or not~" Ran Ruobing blinked playfully, a stark contrast to the "ice queen" image she presented to others.

Elder Ran stroked his white beard. "Once he becomes your little junior brother, do you really think he won't help you?"

"Oh, that's true~"

There was no need for him to teach; he could simply sit back and reap the rewards.

Thinking of it this way, it was truly wonderful.

It saved both time and effort—a very good deal.

Ran Ruobing's beautiful eyes turned, a hint of craftiness flashing in their depths as she said with a smile, "Then you must accept him, Grandfather! I'm off to my experiments now!"

"You girl, remember to get some rest early!"

"I know!"

"..."

Watching Ran Ruobing walk into the laboratory, Elder Ran shook his head with a helpless smile. His child was perfect in every way, but whenever she started an experiment, it was as if she forgot the passage of time.

This reminder would likely be treated as wind passing by her ears.

Oh well.

The child was grown, and he could no longer control her. He might as well go back and prepare his lesson plans.

It had been several years since he last taught students; he needed to refamiliarize himself with the process.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

In the blink of an eye, the time arrived to unveil the quotas for the freshman advancement assessment. Su Luoheng and the other freshmen participating in the assessment walked toward the notice board, each hoping in their hearts to meet the assessment standards.

Today was the official start of the school year.

All the students wore the academy uniform, adorned with the badge of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Su Luoheng was no exception, dressed in his own uniform.

The uniforms of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy were not particularly fussy about color; whether one was in the first grade or the sixth, they all wore moon-white robes, with the patterns becoming more intricate as the grade level increased.

The material of the academy uniform was quite good, and the robe looked generous and appropriate on Su Luoheng.

As Su Luoheng walked toward the teaching area, a tentative voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Junior Brother Luoheng?"

"Hm?"

Hearing his name called from behind, Su Luoheng paused his steps, then turned around to look, discovering it was Senior Zhen Reqing, whom he had met during enrollment.

"Senior Zhen?"

"It really is you, Junior Brother Luoheng!" Zhen Reqing stepped forward quickly.

"Senior Zhen, we really are fated..."

Both of them looked at each other in surprise, not expecting to run into each other so soon within the academy; one had to know that the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy was not small.

"Junior Brother Luoheng is here to check the class assignment list, right?" Zhen Reqing asked with a smile.

"Yes."

Su Luoheng also greeted him with a smile and asked curiously, "Senior, why are you here as well?"

"Just like you, I'm here to check the class assignment list. In our academy, except for the sixth-grade students, the assessments for all other grades are unified."

Zhen Reqing pointed toward a spot not far ahead, where a crowd had already gathered.

Su Luoheng frowned slightly.

It seemed all the students in the academy were here. The assessment teacher had only told them to come to the notice board to check their class assignments, but hadn't specified which board.

With so many people gathered now, finding his own class list wouldn't be easy.

"Let's go, Junior Brother Luoheng."

Zhen Reqing noticed Su Luoheng's dilemma and walked to his side, patting him on the shoulder. "The first-grade assignments are right up ahead; I'll take you there."

"Then thank you, Senior."

Su Luoheng was just struggling with the problem, so he naturally wouldn't refuse someone offering to lead the way.

Zhen Reqing was worthy of being a senior who had spent four years at the academy; he was familiar with most places, and he quickly led Su Luoheng to the first-grade notice board, which was plastered with information regarding the freshman class assignments.

If he had been left to find it on his own, who knew how long it would have taken.

"This is it."

Zhen Reqing glanced at the list and asked, "Junior Brother Luoheng, how did you perform during the assessment?"

"Quite well."

"Then let's start looking from Class One."

Su Luoheng suddenly stopped Zhen Reqing, who was about to start searching, and asked, "Senior Zhen, where is the list for the freshman advancement assessment?"

"Advancement assessment?"

Zhen Reqing was stunned for a moment, then immediately reacted, his expression filled with immense surprise.

"Are you participating in the advancement assessment?"

"Mm."

"I couldn't tell, Junior Su Luoheng; you really are full of surprises..."

Zhen Reqing's expression shifted slightly before he pointed to the notice board on the right, saying, "The notice board for the freshman advancement assessment is over there."

"I see, it's over there."

As they spoke, the two walked over to the notice board.

The very first name on the list was Su Luoheng, with his class listed as Year Two, Class One.

"Hey, congratulations, Junior Luoheng! You're the first one on the list!" Zhen Reqing glanced at it and said in surprise.

"Senior Zhen, why are our classes different?" Seeing that the freshmen listed after him were assigned to various classes, Su Luoheng couldn't help but feel curious.

"It's divided according to the freshman assessment results. The higher the score, the more advanced the class."

After a brief pause, Zhen Reqing looked Su Luoheng up and down and remarked with a sigh, "It's no small feat that you managed to get into Year Two, Class One, Junior..."

"I performed well during the assessment."

Su Luoheng smiled and replied modestly.

"..."

After chatting for a moment, Zhen Reqing went off to find his own class assignment.

Su Luoheng, meanwhile, headed toward the Year Two teaching building.

The lobby on the first floor of the teaching building contained detailed maps of the classroom layouts, and Year Two, Class One was located in the first room on the right side of the first floor.

He didn't have to put in much effort, quickly locating his classroom.

Su Luoheng had arrived quite early, so there weren't many students in the classroom when he walked in.