Douluo: A Person in Peerless, Fake God

There were quite a few empty seats in both the front and back rows.

He cast a casual glance around and picked a seat in the back by the window; according to the parlance of Blue Star, this would be a VIP spot.

After sitting down, Su Luoheng began to observe the state of the class.

The second-year classroom was quite large. Roughly calculating by the number of seats, there were over sixty people in Class One. He had glanced at the enrollment numbers in the lobby earlier; there were ten classes in the second year, which meant there should be over six hundred students in total.

Six hundred people didn't sound like much.

But one shouldn't forget they held another identity: First-level Soul Master.

How many first-level Soul Masters between the ages of thirteen and fifteen could the three kingdoms of the Douluo Continent produce annually? Could they even reach half the number of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy?

Even if one added Shrek Academy into the mix, they were still far inferior in this regard.

And this was merely one academy within the borders of the Sun Moon Empire.

One had to admit that whether in soul-guidance technology or talent reserves, the Sun Moon Empire had long since surpassed the stagnant three kingdoms of the Douluo Continent.

Su Luoheng thought of the near future.

In fact, the Sun Moon Empire was indeed on the verge of achieving it. Had it not been for a certain God King who insisted on meddling, they would have already unified the Douluo Continent. Although bloodshed and war were inevitable during the process of unification, it was the only nation with the capability to thoroughly end the nearly ten-thousand-year-old flames of war and bring the continent into a future of true peace.

Yet, because of the intervention of the Tang God King, the unification of the continent was postponed indefinitely...

Honestly, Su Luoheng couldn't see the point of this god-tier maneuver.

Especially since this person had stepped out to obstruct them only when the fighting was nearly over and the Sun Moon Empire had almost occupied the entire Douluo Continent, all while hypocritically claiming to maintain peace on the Douluo Continent. This baffling move was something only someone with a decade of brain damage could pull off; if there wasn't some ulterior motive, then their head was definitely not screwed on right.

You only get motivated after the war is over.

You only know how to turn the wheel after the car hits the wall.

You only know how to blow your nose after the snot reaches your mouth.

If you really cared about the Douluo Continent, why didn't you show up sooner?

Could it be just to be eulogized as a savior?

However, hate aside.

You could call Tang San a refined egoist, a pretentious prick, a scumbag, and so on, but he was definitely not a fool!

Preventing the unification of the Douluo Continent likely held a deeper meaning.

Could it be that he...

Su Luoheng's eyes narrowed slightly as a thought suddenly occurred to him: What if he really had ulterior motives for the Douluo Continent? Then this series of brain-dead operations would suddenly make perfect sense.

Let's make a bold assumption: Tang San wanted the power of faith.

Once he resolved the trouble with the Sun Moon Empire, he would inevitably continue to be eulogized under the guidance of the continent's upper echelons.

The people of the Douluo Continent would surely provide a massive amount of faith power.

Given his personality, this possibility wasn't out of the question...

Tsk tsk... what a brilliant move~

The people of the Douluo Continent treat you as a savior, while you treat them like leeks to be harvested crop after crop.

Truly worthy of you, the pure and noble Tang God King!

When it came to sustainable resource recycling, he really had mastered it.

Classes at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy began at the hour of the Snake.

Su Luoheng had woken up quite early today, and there was still half an hour left.

During this time, the students of Second-Year Class One arrived one after another, and the classroom gradually became lively.

New students like Su Luoheng, who had passed the promotion assessment upon enrollment, were in the minority. Most of them were students who had promoted from the first year to the second year; having spent over a year together, they were naturally familiar with one another and gathered in small groups, chatting heatedly.

The remaining seats in the classroom gradually decreased, and before long, someone sat down beside him.

Chapter 37: Honorary Teacher [Seeking recommendations, investment, and bookmarks!]

"Hello."

A crisp female voice reached his ears. Su Luoheng raised his eyes to look at the girl beside him. She had a sweet appearance and a face full of smiles, looking quite friendly. Although she wore the same academy uniform, she carried a distinct temperament, her every gesture revealing a sense of indulgence and nobility.

A glance was enough for him to form an assessment of this young girl in his mind.

"Mm."

Su Luoheng nodded politely, then withdrew his gaze without further words.

"You must be Su Luoheng, right?" The girl greeted him with a smile, as if she knew him. "Let's get to know each other, my name is Xu Yu."

"..."

Su Luoheng took another careful look at the girl in front of him.

Then, a flash of realization crossed his eyes as he guessed, "Were you also participating in the freshman promotion assessment earlier?"

"Hmm, I saw your name on the class roster, so I looked around the classroom and found this spot. I didn't expect you to arrive so early~"

"There are only two of us new students in Class One, so let's look out for each other from now on!" Xu Yu said, half-joking.

"Mm."

"Su Luoheng, you're amazing! You actually placed first~"

"Just lucky."

"..."

Xu Yu had a lively and cheerful personality, and since Su Luoheng was bored just sitting there, the two began chatting back and forth. Their relationship grew much closer than it had been at the start.

The other students were the same, gathering in groups of two or three to talk.

The atmosphere in the classroom grew increasingly lively.

Just then, an old man walked through the classroom door. His white hair was meticulously groomed, and he wore a dark, elegant soul master robe. He was of medium build, standing straight with a firm, resolute face, appearing to be around seventy years old. Most striking were his deep, dark brown eyes, which radiated a sharp, piercing light. His demeanor was steady, giving off an incredibly imposing presence.

"Hm?"

Su Luoheng raised an eyebrow, a flicker of surprise passing through his eyes.

He recognized this teacher!

This person was none other than the admissions teacher who had proctored his exam and gifted him the third-class soul tool: Teacher Ran!

With that soul tool in his possession, he certainly couldn't be mistaken.

However, running into Teacher Ran again was truly unexpected. The odds of an admissions teacher becoming his homeroom teacher were as low as running into Zhen Reqing again.

"..."

Meanwhile, Teacher Ran scanned the room before entering. When his gaze landed on Su Luoheng, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes before he withdrew his look without a trace and walked into the classroom.

"How is it him!" Xu Yu exclaimed in excitement, covering her small mouth.

"You know this teacher too?"

Su Luoheng turned his head and asked with interest.

"How could I not~"

"That's Teacher Ran Yuming!!"

"Is he famous?" Su Luoheng asked subconsciously.

"Of course!"

Xu Yu calmed her excitement slightly, then leaned in and whispered, "Although Teacher Ran is only a seventh-class soul master in terms of strength, he is recognized as one of the top three teachers in terms of teaching ability at our Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. In the thirty-plus years he's taught here, almost every student under his tutelage has stepped foot into Mingde Hall. Even our dean once studied under him."

"If we can catch his eye, there's an eighty percent chance we'll make it into Mingde Hall in the future!"

As she spoke, Xu Yu's tone grew excited, and it was clear from her words that she held the old man in high regard.

"However..."

Changing the subject, Xu Yu muttered to herself.

"I heard he hadn't taken on any students for five years, so I thought he had retired~ I never expected him to come out of seclusion this year."

"..."

Hearing this, Su Luoheng narrowed his eyes slightly, lost in thought.

He had vaguely guessed that this teacher was no simple person, but he hadn't expected him to hold such status within the academy.

Xu Yu suddenly remembered Su Luoheng's earlier question and asked curiously.

"Do you know this teacher?"

"Mm, I've met him once." Su Luoheng nodded slightly and explained, "When I took my entrance exam, it was this Senior Ran who proctored me."

"Oh~"

Xu Yu had a sudden thought and teased, "Hey, do you think he came here because of you?"

Su Luoheng countered, "What do you think?"

"Who can say for sure~" Xu Yu shrugged with a smile.

Just as she was about to say something else, she saw Teacher Ran step onto the podium and make a gesture for silence.

At the same time, the noisy classroom gradually quieted down as the teacher arrived.

The students' gazes were all fixed on Teacher Ran, but when they met his deep, piercing eyes, every student felt as if they were being seen through, and an invisible pressure weighed upon their hearts.

"I am Ran Yuming, and starting today, I am the homeroom teacher for your second-year Class One. Being assigned to Class One proves that your talent surpasses your peers, so I have only one requirement for you: obey my teaching arrangements. If you cannot do that, please leave my class now."

"Do you understand?"

Ran Yuming scanned the room with an indifferent gaze before speaking calmly.

"Understood!"

Everyone sitting in Class One was an elite. Faced with Ran Yuming's overbearing and dictatorial teaching style, not a single student questioned him or left, because experience told them that any teacher capable of leading Class One was no simple figure—not to mention that many had already recognized Teacher Ran's identity.

Seeing the students' reactions, Teacher Ran stroked his long beard in satisfaction.

"Now, let's begin the lesson."

"I trust you have all started to gain an understanding of Level 2 soul tools by now, haven't you? To craft a Level 2 soul tool, you must first grasp the differences between it and a Level 1 soul tool..."

On the podium, Teacher Ran quickly settled into his rhythm, beginning to explain the intricacies of Level 2 soul tools to the class in great detail.

He had spent the last two days specifically preparing and summarizing this material.

Although he had come to teach the second-year students for the sake of Su Luoheng, since he had taken on the role of homeroom teacher for Class 1, he naturally had to shoulder the corresponding responsibilities.

If one is a monk for a day, one must ring the bell for a day.

At the very least, during his tenure, he had to be responsible for the other students as well.

As long as they followed his arrangements and guidance, he could guarantee that becoming a Level 3 soul master would be no great challenge.

"..."

In the classroom, Su Luoheng was also listening attentively.

However, whether intentional or not, he noticed that Teacher Ran's gaze kept drifting toward his direction from time to time.

Su Luoheng couldn't help but recall the joke Xu Yu had made earlier.

Could he really have come here for him?

Thinking of this, Su Luoheng shook his head, silently musing to himself: I must be overthinking it.

This Teacher Ran was a renowned Level 7 soul master, while he was merely a freshman who had just enrolled; even if he had a bit of talent, it shouldn't be enough to warrant the man stepping in personally.

It must just be a coincidence.

Having settled that thought, Su Luoheng stopped dwelling on the matter and refocused his attention on the lesson.

Indeed, a great reputation is well-deserved.

Teacher Ran's explanation of Level 2 soul tools, from theory to fabrication, was incredibly comprehensive, leading Su Luoheng to notice quite a few issues he had previously overlooked.