Ice Age

In less than half an hour, Han Bing finished absorbing his first spirit ring and finally became a spirit master.

Guang Ling sat leisurely to the side, watching Han Bing finish the process. He did not ask what the spirit skill was, but instead asked:

"Disciple, does your Six-Pointed Ice Star have a domain skill? Just a moment ago, it froze those four Lightning Cheetahs in an instant."

Han Bing scratched his head, deciding to just go with it, and replied:

"I won't hide it from you, Master, that is indeed the case. That was the domain skill of my Six-Pointed Ice Star, Ice Age."

"Ice Age?"

Hearing this, Guang Ling nodded repeatedly. "Hmm, not bad. Now that you have become a spirit master, you don't need to go to Spirit Hall Academy in the future; you can just cultivate by my side. Naturally, if you want to go to the academy to look around, I won't stop you. Getting to know some friends is also good. When you reach level twenty, I will take you to hunt for your next spirit ring."

"Thank you, Master!"

Han Bing thanked him, looking at the first spirit ring of his Candy spirit, which had been successfully absorbed, the yellow ring floating and rotating up and down.

His first spirit skill for the Candy spirit, Speed Candy, allowed him to increase his speed by two hundred percent for three minutes after consumption. This could be considered a pretty good boost.

Han Bing followed behind Guang Ling as he walked, and heard him say:

"If you want to go to Spirit Hall Academy, you should start as an auxiliary-type spirit master. Once your Candy spirit develops, it will also be a very powerful auxiliary spirit. In this way, one person can both provide support and attack. That is truly formidable. Hahaha, I've struck gold!"

Han Bing scratched his head. Guang Ling had a youthful face, and at this moment, he was laughing and acting no different from a child.

"That works, Master. I think I'll go to the academy first to learn some basics; there's no need to trouble you with those."

"No matter, disciple. If you want me to teach you separately, that's no problem either, though there isn't much difference. Cultivation focuses most on foundations, so your foundation must be very solid. You must practice diligently; even if you are a peerless genius, you cannot slack off!"

Han Bing nodded: "This disciple will keep it in mind!"

"Hmm, in my life, I have never taken a disciple; you are the first. However, things like team coordination, actual combat between teammates, and battle experience—these actually require going to the academy to interact with other spirit masters."

"Disciple, you are a rare genius. I hope you will not be arrogant and will improve yourself with humility. I will arrange everything regarding your attendance at Spirit Hall Academy. Go back now, rest for a day, and tomorrow someone will naturally take you to the academy to study!"

"Thank you, Master!"

With that, Han Bing returned to Spirit Hall. Han Bing's room was a guest suite in Spirit Hall, very luxurious and located near the Elder Hall where Guang Ling Douluo resided.

That day, he familiarized himself with the environment of Spirit Hall and rested in his room.

His room was very large, fully sufficient for him to cultivate at home.

He cultivated his Haki alone in his room and discovered that his Haki and spirit power were one and the same; while cultivating Haki, his spirit power was also rising rapidly.

By today, his spirit power had already reached level twelve, likely because he had been cultivating Haki at home for a month from the start.

He heard a knock at the door.

"Who is it?"

A gentle and respectful voice came from outside the door:

"Young Master Han Bing, I am an attendant from the Elder Hall, sent by the order of Guang Ling Douluo. Tomorrow you will be heading to Spirit Hall Academy to study, so I have specifically brought you the academy uniform and related items, and to inform you of some enrollment matters."

Han Bing got up to open the door and saw a young female attendant wearing the Spirit Hall uniform, holding a set of exquisite clothing and a sealed letter.

The maid smiled and said:

"These are your academy uniform and enrollment credentials, Young Master Han Bing. Lord Guang Ling Douluo instructed that everything has been arranged at the academy, and a carriage will be waiting outside the hall to pick you up tomorrow morning. Additionally, the Lord said you should rest early tonight; although academy life is basic, it still requires plenty of energy."

Han Bing took the items, thanked her, and closed the door.

He thought to himself, Master is truly good to me, much better than that Gangzi. With everything arranged, I only need to move forward.

He unfolded the letter, which contained Guang Ling Douluo's personal handwriting, imbued with ice-attribute spirit power, the script a frosty blue:

"Disciple, although the academy focuses on the basics, team coordination and actual combat cannot be neglected. With your talent, you should cultivate both the path of an auxiliary and a power attack type. Remember, the foundation is the most important. If you have any questions, you may return to the Elder Hall to find me at any time!"

Han Bing nodded. A short while later, the maid brought breakfast.

The treatment at Spirit Hall was excellent. Han Bing spent the day cultivating, with his meals well taken care of.

The next day arrived.

Han Bing changed into his academy uniform, tidied up a bit, and arrived outside the Elder Hall, where a carriage inlaid with gemstones was waiting.

Guang Ling Douluo was waiting there. Seeing this, Han Bing immediately stepped forward to pay his respects. He had not expected Guang Ling Douluo to come and see him off personally, so he cupped his hands respectfully and said:

"Master, your disciple is here. I did not expect you to be waiting here, Master. Please forgive your disciple for being disrespectful!"

"No matter, disciple. Spirit Hall Academy is not far from here. From now on, there will be a carriage to pick you up and drop you off for school. A teacher will receive you at the academy gate. Everything is arranged; you just need to cultivate well and make a name for yourself on the continent."

Guang Ling Douluo had truly gone to great pains; these matters could have been left to the attendants, yet he had personally arranged them.

"Thank you, Master!"

Han Bing cupped his hands in thanks and stepped onto the carriage.

Guang Ling nodded, looking at him as if he were his own child, and watched him slowly depart.

Spirit Hall Academy was right nearby; it wasn't actually far, but since the pomp had already been arranged, Han Bing could not refuse.

Before long, he arrived at Spirit Hall Academy.

He stepped off the carriage and saw a woman wearing glasses and a Spirit Hall teacher's uniform coming over to greet him:

"Han Bing! Hello, I am Gao Lan, Teacher Gao. I am the teacher in charge of the first class of the senior division, and I have been waiting here specifically for you!"

Han Bing nodded, bowed respectfully, and said:

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Teacher Gao!"

"It's fine, I'll take you to the first class of the senior division now!"

Han Bing was a bit stunned after hearing this. "Senior division?"

"That's right, didn't Elder Guang Ling tell you?"

"You were specially arranged by him. You don't need to learn slowly from the junior division; you are to enter the senior division class directly to study!"

Gao Lan pushed up her glasses and said. She had delicate features and looked to be about thirty years old.

"Teacher Gao, I don't quite understand. Could you explain? What is the difference between the junior division and the senior division?"

The teacher explained:

"It's very simple. Generally, newcomers who join Spirit Hall to study start from the primary academy for a period of six years, graduating at a minimum of level ten. If their spirit power exceeds level ten during that time, they enter the intermediate academy directly for a period of three years, graduating at a minimum of level fifteen. As for the advanced academy, one must have spirit power of level twenty or higher to be qualified to enter!"

"The advanced academy is the true core of Spirit Hall and the focus of our cultivation efforts."

Han Bing suddenly realized. With requirements like these, it wasn't considered too high; ordinary commoners usually stopped at the intermediate academy.

The advanced academy was only for those with superior talent.

According to the requirements, entering at six years old, one could join the advanced academy if they reached level twenty before the age of fifteen.

It was slightly lower than Shrek, but still very difficult.

But I'm only level twelve!

Han Bing didn't speak. Teacher Gao saw the reason and said:

"This was arranged by Guang Ling Douluo, and we can only comply!"