New Student Class Nine

Yu Chen glanced at Wang Dong beside him, who was acting strangely and fidgeting throughout the entire time, and silently wondered to himself.

Something was off. This girl was being far too unusual today.

Could it be that she had taken a liking to me? No way. We had barely exchanged a few words in total.

He could not be bothered to make wild guesses and immediately cast the distracting thoughts aside.

After sleeping until broad daylight, his stomach had long since become completely empty.

Fortunately, he had only taken the Golden Dragon King's authority and had not inherited that absurdly monstrous appetite. Otherwise, the cafeteria's breakfast today would not have been enough to fill the gaps between his teeth.

The three of them walked all the way to the academy cafeteria entrance and immediately spotted a wooden sign hanging on the wall. Its rules were written clearly: Food and dishes were not to be taken out of the cafeteria.

Huo Yuhao turned to Yu Chen and asked, "Brother Chen, what are we having this morning?"

Wang Dong beside him had also calmed herself down. She moved closer and followed up with a question, her expression finally returning to normal.

"Obviously, we'll pick the most expensive and best food in the cafeteria. I'm treating today, so order whatever you want."

Huo Yuhao was still somewhat embarrassed upon hearing that. He scratched his head. "That doesn't seem very appropriate, does it? How can we always let you spend money?"

Yu Chen waved his hand indifferently. "It's no big deal. I have more Gold Soul Coins than I could ever spend."

Wang Dong's eyes lit up. It was not that she was reluctant to spend money herself, but the thought of having Yu Chen treat them inexplicably made her feel delighted. Even ordinary food seemed as though it would taste several times better.

Huo Yuhao suddenly realized something and muttered under his breath, Could Brother Chen be some hidden rich young master?

In the blink of an eye, nearly a kun year had passed before the three of them finally finished eating and left the table. This breakfast had cost a full hundred Gold Soul Coins.

That was normal, after all. It was all Soul Beast meat that contained Soul Power.

After breakfast, the three parted ways and returned to their respective dormitories.

By the third day, the academy officially began classes. Yu Chen got up early at dawn and finished getting himself ready.

Not long afterward, Yu Chen entered the classroom. New Student Class Nine was already packed to the brim. Ning Tian of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was seated as well, along with her attendant, Wufeng.

As the saying went, the true protagonist always made their entrance last.

Amid the bustling classroom, every gaze turned in unison. Yu Chen strode slowly into the New Student Class Nine classroom, ignored the roomful of people, and headed straight for an empty seat in the last row before sitting down calmly.

He smiled faintly to himself. Homeland of kings, I'm here.

Before the noisy classroom had settled down for even a moment, a gentle yet faintly authoritative figure walked in.

She was Teacher Mu Jin, the homeroom teacher of New Student Class Nine.

He wore a simple, elegant teacher's robe, his temperament cool and dignified. The instant he entered the classroom, the previously boisterous room fell silent, and every student instinctively sat up straight.

Mu Jin raised a hand to quiet the classroom and spoke in a clear voice that carried throughout the room. "For today's first lesson, you will introduce yourselves. Briefly state your name, Martial Soul, and Soul Power Level."

As soon as those words fell, quite a few students below immediately grew nervous.

Mu Jin stood before the podium, his expression calm, though several traces of anticipation were hidden in his heart.

He had received word from the academic affairs office long ago. This year's New Student Class Nine had a monstrous dark horse hidden among them—a youth who had already become a Level 45 assault-type Soul Ancestor.

Ordinary new students only had Soul Power in the twenties. Even those who could break through Level 30 and become Soul Grandmasters were few and far between. A Soul Ancestor in the forties placed among new students was simply an overwhelming disparity.

That was the real reason he was especially looking forward to the introductions today. He wanted to see with his own eyes just what kind of person that peerless genius, who had exceptionally entered a new student class, was.

Mu Jin secretly steeled himself, a faint, imperceptible smile hidden at the corner of his lips.

Zhou Yi, let's see what you can use to compete with me this time.

Mu Jin pointed toward the front row and instructed, "We'll begin with the first student in the first row. Come up one by one and introduce yourselves."

After the first dozen or so students finished their introductions, it was soon Wufeng's turn.

"My name is Wufeng. My Martial Soul is the Red Dragon, and my Soul Power is Level 25."

After speaking, she swept her gaze across the class, her eyes full of provocation and her expression radiating disdain for everyone present.

Quite a few students below were holding back their anger, privately complaining that she was putting on far too much of an act.

But her genuine Level 25 Soul Power was right there for all to see. No matter how dissatisfied everyone was, nobody dared to publicly start a conflict with her.

Soon, Ning Tian slowly walked up to the podium.

"My name is Ning Tian. My Martial Soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and I am a Level 31 Soul Elder."

The moment those words came out, the classroom instantly erupted, and everyone's faces filled with shock.

Many people began whispering among themselves. Support-type Martial Souls were already far more difficult to cultivate than other types, yet she was a Level 31 Soul Elder at such a young age. It was truly outrageous.

As the new students finished introducing themselves one after another, cries of amazement rose and fell throughout the classroom.

Amid the endless discussion, it was finally Yu Chen's turn in the last row.

Mu Jin's gaze landed on Yu Chen in the back row, and he was already certain in his heart that the rumored young Soul Ancestor had to be him.

Yu Chen's figure was tall and straight as he slowly rose from the last row. A faint, chilling dragon's might seemed to surround him. He was quiet and steady, yet carried an aura that stood above everyone else, instantly suppressing all the noise in the classroom.

He walked to the podium with unhurried steps. His cool voice was not loud, yet it rang clearly through the entire classroom. "My name is Yu Chen. My Martial Soul is the Golden Dragon, and I am a Level 45 assault-type Soul Ancestor."

Those brief words fell!

The entirety of New Student Class Nine instantly fell into dead silence. A pin could have been heard dropping.

The people who had been marveling at Ning Tian's Level 31 Soul Elder cultivation just moments ago now had their pupils contract sharply. The shock on their faces was nearly impossible to hide. After several stunned seconds, the entire room exploded into uproar!

"Level 45?! Did I hear that right? A new student! A Level 45 Soul Ancestor?!"

"Has he gone mad?! Miss Ning Tian being Level 31 was already outrageous, but this is a complete gap in power!"

"The Golden Dragon Martial Soul! A legendary ultimate beast Martial Soul! An innately top-tier bloodline!"

"Everyone else is only just starting out in the twenties, while he begins as a Soul Ancestor. How is he a new student? He came here to crush us with an overwhelming advantage!"

The entire class began talking among themselves. Gasps and discussions erupted one after another, and their faces were filled with disbelief. The way they looked at Yu Chen changed from unfamiliarity to utter shock and reverence.

Meanwhile, homeroom teacher Mu Jin on the podium trembled slightly. An intense light instantly burst from his eyes, and he could no longer maintain his usual dignified composure.

He stared fixedly at the calm, unruffled youth onstage. Wild joy surged through his heart, and excitement radiated from his entire body, impossible to conceal!

That was right! It was him!

The monstrous new student Soul Ancestor mentioned by the academic affairs office really was a student in his class!

Thinking of Zhou Yi from the neighboring class, who had always competed against him, Mu Jin felt utterly exhilarated. The corner of his lips rose uncontrollably—Zhou Yi, you have lost this round completely and thoroughly!

Thinking back to those days, despite his desperate pleas, Zhou Yi had still expelled his younger brother. What was the reason? Poor character...