Under the Spirit Pagoda, the Final Act, Terrifying Amplification

The instrument, having suffered a violent impact, emitted a buzzing sound before beginning to disintegrate right in front of everyone.

"Crack."

The strength-testing instrument had actually been pulverized by Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon Claw, completely destroyed.

"Teacher, I didn't mean to do it. I didn't expect it to turn out like this..."

After Tang Wulin vented his surging blood energy through that punch, he saw the instrument shattered all over the floor and instantly sobered up.

Oh no, oh no. I'm probably going to have to pay a fortune for this.

Last time he fought Xie Xie and damaged the wall, he had to pay the East Sea Academy thirty thousand Federation coins. A precise soul guidance testing instrument like this must cost several hundred thousand, right?

Wuu wuu wuu, I'm going to have to work for the academy to pay this off.

"Don't worry. Teacher Wu definitely knows your family's situation, Tang Wulin; he won't make you pay for it."

Qian Jue walked over and comforted him.

Several classmates looked over, and Wu Zhangkong nodded as well.

A mere eight hundred thousand Federation coins. If I scrimp a bit next month, I can get by.

Qian Jue smiled and added, "If Teacher Wu doesn't cover it, we can help you pay, too."

Tang Wulin sniffled, ran over, and hugged Qian Jue, shouting, "Wuu wuu wuu, Xiao Qian, you are truly the best."

Holding onto Qian Jue, he felt an inexplicable sense of peace.

It was just like being in his mother's arms.

Heh heh, a mere Golden Dragon King; I can max out your favorability in minutes.

Just as Qian Jue prepared to pat Tang Wulin's head, he suddenly sensed a cold, heavy gaze from behind him.

It was Gu Yue.

Qian Jue remained calm and lowered his raised hand.

Sigh, I have to be careful with one side while farming favorability on the other. Will taking the wrong route lead to a Shura field ending? Damn it.

Although the East Sea Academy could only be considered mid-to-lower tier within the Douluo Federation, its superior economic conditions as a coastal city meant the academy's facilities were quite complete and numerous.

After replacing the strength-testing instrument, the data collection continued.

Gu Yue's physical data was predictably lopsided; her strength was only around three hundred kilograms, but her spiritual power had already reached 233 points.

Compared to the previous three, it was like comparing the sky to the earth.

"As expected of an Elemental Master martial soul. Controlling multiple elements truly requires a massive amount of spiritual power as support," Wu Zhangkong muttered as he looked at the data.

But then, he glanced at Qian Jue's data.

Spiritual power: 554 points. Strength: 4,500 kilograms.

This was practically an upgraded version of Tang Wulin and Gu Yue combined.

Wu Zhangkong could understand the high strength; after all, with a Coiling Dragon Staff martial soul, it was normal to have great power.

But wasn't the spiritual power a bit too high?

Could it be because of the Dragon Rising Pillar martial soul?

Wu Zhangkong's guess was correct, but only half right.

As a treasure of the dragon race, the Dragon Rising Pillar could stabilize the mind and assist in cultivation, which indeed brought about an increase in spiritual power.

However, more importantly, the quality of Qian Jue's own soul was extremely high.

"Alright, these are the various conditions of your current physical fitness. I will conduct another test near the end of the term to observe your progress." Wu Zhangkong collected the recorded data and then looked at Qian Jue.

"As the strongest members of Class Five, you will naturally form a team to participate in the upcoming Class Promotion Tournament."

"A team needs a core leader. Who among you is willing to be the captain?"

"Xiao Qian!"

Tang Wulin and Gu Yue spoke almost in unison.

The two looked at each other, then began to argue.

"I said it first."

"No, I said it first. You're the newcomer."

Seeing the potential for a prolonged argument, Qian Jue hurriedly stepped in to play the peacemaker: "Alright, alright. Does it matter who said it first? What matters is that you trust me. Thank you, Tang Wulin; thank you, Senior Sister."

Wu Zhangkong looked at Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi.

Would these two geniuses, who had just transferred from Class One, be willing to hand over the captain's position to someone more capable?

The answer was obvious.

Wang Jinxi scratched his head and smiled honestly: "I also think Little Brother Qian Jue is better suited to be captain. I don't know why, but when he leads us, I feel very at ease."

Zhang Yangzi glanced at Wang Jinxi and finally nodded, "I have no objections. Whoever is strongest should be captain."

"Since everyone has decided it is Qian Jue, then you shall serve as the captain of this team."

Wu Zhangkong continued, "For the upcoming Class Promotion Tournament, because Qian Jue is participating, our opponents will not be limited to our grade level. However, as long as the challenges are successful, the academy will provide sufficient rewards for everyone."

After saying this, he glanced at Qian Jue and added, "The prizes are provided by the East Sea Spirit Pagoda. They have chosen to cooperate with our East Sea Academy to establish a pilot class, so I ask that you all put in your best efforts."

Qian Jue was slightly taken aback, but he quickly realized what was happening.

Grandfather acts so quickly, using Spirit Pagoda resources to try and set up an academy just to keep me from going to Shrek?

In truth, even without this, he would never have gone to Shrek Academy anyway.

Of course, that was in terms of attending school; going to Shrek Academy to beat up Long Yeyue was still a necessity.

"Alright, today's lesson ends here. You should all get to know each other after class, especially Wang Jinxi and Qian Jue."

With that, Wu Zhangkong left.

He needed to return to his dormitory to organize everyone's data and decide how to proceed with the next steps of their training.

Wang Jinxi walked over and said to Qian Jue, "Um, Student Qian, I would like to test your amplification to see what the specific effects are. Would that be alright?"

Qian Jue nodded, indicating it was no problem.

He then released his martial soul, the Dragon Rising Pillar.

Looking at the black stone pillar that rose from the ground, its surface covered in patterns that resembled dense, fine scales, one felt an incomparable shock just by glancing at it.

At the same time, the sense of closeness originating from the depths of his martial soul toward Qian Jue became even more intense.

Wang Jinxi turned his head to look at Zhang Yangzi, who was standing to the side, and said, "Yangzi, why don't you act as our sparring partner?"

Zhang Yangzi's brows furrowed, and he looked somewhat displeased.

Oh, you thick-browed, big-eyed guy, I really misjudged you!

We agreed to be desk-mates this morning, but you were easily lured away by this little pretty boy.

And now, in the afternoon, you want to use me to test the amplification effects Qian Jue brings.

This is truly too mean.

"Fine, just don't go crying after I beat you up later," Zhang Yangzi said indignantly.

The three of them arrived at the Combat Testing Platform.

Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi had grown up together and were very familiar with each other, so they immediately began targeting each other's weaknesses.

"First Soul Skill, Darkness Domain!"

After his martial soul possessed him, Zhang Yangzi flew high into the air and activated his first soul skill, causing the surrounding environment to darken.

Going head-to-head with a power-type battle soul master was not something an agility-type soul master should do.

But the next second, Zhang Yangzi saw two ten-thousand-year soul rings flash behind Qian Jue, and Wang Jinxi, down below, locked onto his position with speed that far exceeded his usual limits.

It doesn't matter, I just need to quickly increase the distance.

Zhang Yangzi flapped his wings rapidly, attempting to retreat.

Immediately after, he saw Wang Jinxi perform a thunderous leap, arriving directly in front of him.

Then, a punch was thrown.

Without even using a soul skill, Zhang Yangzi was smashed heavily onto the floor by that single punch, unable to get back up.

Qian Jue deactivated his soul skill, causing Wang Jinxi to snap out of his berserk state.

As soon as he regained his clarity, Wang Jinxi saw Zhang Yangzi lying sprawled on the ground and hurried over.

"Yangzi, are you alright?"

"What do you think, you jerk... If you had used your first soul skill, I'd probably be dead by now."

Zhang Yangzi lay on the ground, in too much pain to stand up.

Wang Jinxi was stunned. He had only felt his strength being enhanced, his mental power boosted, and his martial soul becoming exceptionally excited.

He had then fallen into a berserk state, letting Qian Jue take control.

But was the amplification effect really this strong?

He had taken down Old Zhang, who had a cultivation level similar to his own, without even using a soul skill.

Oh no, now I have to be Qian Jue's lackey... ptooey, ptooey, ptooey, his little brother.