Breakthrough to Level 47

The entire class erupted, but Ning Tian did not join the commotion. She stared at Yu Chen on the stage, her eyes shining.

As the eldest daughter of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she had been taught since childhood that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was weakest in direct offense and defense. To unleash its full potential, she needed a top-tier assault-type Soul Master as a teammate.

Just moments ago, Ning Tian had still felt rather confident in her own talent. But the instant Yu Chen revealed the Golden Dragon martial soul and his rank as a Level 45 Soul Ancestor, her heart stirred. An ultimate dragon-type assault Soul Master whose cultivation crushed those of his peers—he was simply the most perfect "guardian deity" the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could hope for. Looking at Yu Chen, she had already made up her mind. She had to recruit him into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Wufeng, standing beside her, saw every bit of Ning Tian's expression. Her knuckles turned white with anger.

Why?

She had trained bitterly for years just to reach Level 25. She had wanted to make an impression before the freshmen, yet the moment Yu Chen appeared, he crushed her pride beneath his feet. They were both young, but he possessed a legendary martial soul and was already a Soul Ancestor in his forties. He effortlessly became the center of attention, and even the young mistress she respected looked at him like that.

Wufeng glared fixedly at Yu Chen on the stage, her heart filled with unwillingness.

After speaking, Yu Chen turned and stepped off the stage, heading straight back to the last row to sit down, radiating an unapproachable air.

The classroom remained full of chatter. Mu Jin tapped the podium. "Quiet! The introductions are over. Next, we'll choose a class monitor. Anyone may volunteer, and the entire class will vote."

Everyone was still hesitating when Yu Chen suddenly raised his hand.

The entire class instantly turned to look at him.

Yu Chen spoke flatly. "Teacher Mu, I won't be running for class monitor. I'm withdrawing."

The whole class was stunned.

The strongest person was giving up the election outright?

Mu Jin was also taken aback. "Why?"

Yu Chen answered calmly, "The reason is simple. The position of class monitor is useless to me. There are too many trivial matters, it would delay my cultivation, and it would waste my time."

Mu Jin could not refute him after hearing that. She could only wave her hand. "Fine, I understand. Yu Chen has withdrawn. The election will continue."

The students below clicked their tongues inwardly. Sure enough, geniuses only cared about cultivation and could not be bothered with meddling in trivial affairs.

The results were quickly announced. Ning Tian won by an overwhelming margin and became class monitor. After all, her strength as a Level 31 Soul Elder spoke for itself. Wufeng became vice class monitor.

Wufeng turned to look at Yu Chen in the back row, her gaze openly provocative.

Yu Chen did not acknowledge her at all. He merely found it amusing. There was no need to get angry with someone desperately seeking attention. A position others did not care for was treated like treasure by her.

Mu Jin announced the end of class, and the entire class cheered.

Just as Yu Chen was about to leave, a female voice called out from behind him. "Yu Chen, wait a moment."

It was Ning Tian, the new class monitor.

Yu Chen stopped and looked at her. "Ning Tian?"

Ning Tian froze, feeling slightly embarrassed. This person had not even remembered her name.

Yu Chen said indifferently, "Sorry. There are over a hundred people here. I can't remember everyone."

He raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"

Ning Tian pressed her lips together, softening her tone. "It's nothing important. I just wanted to invite you to dinner."

"No time." Yu Chen refused decisively.

Ning Tian stood frozen in place, never expecting such a thorough rejection. Beside her, Wufeng gritted her teeth in anger, clenching her fists tightly.

Ning Tian forced a smile. "All right, then forget it. I won't disturb you."

"Mm." Yu Chen gave a brief response and turned to leave.

Ning Tian watched his retreating figure and sighed, her heart full of disappointment. After all that effort, she still had not managed to establish any connection with Yu Chen.

After returning to the dormitory, Yu Chen sat cross-legged and began cultivating immediately.

Golden light surged around him, and the phantom of a Golden Dragon appeared behind him. The Soul Power that had been stuck at Level 45 suddenly soared, instantly breaking through the bottleneck and entering Level 46.

The momentum did not stop, charging all the way to the peak of Level 46.

Yu Chen's gaze sharpened. He decided to press on in one go and continue toward Level 47.

Cracking sounds rang out within his body as the bottleneck shattered, and his Soul Power advanced with unstoppable force.

Level 47. Success!

With a flick of his hand, light flashed from his storage ring, and a long spear appeared in his palm—the Golden Dragon Spear.

The spear trembled, letting out clear cries as though cheering for its master's breakthrough.

Yu Chen raised a hand and stroked the spear shaft. The ringing immediately ceased, and it lay quietly in his hand.

After toying with the Golden Dragon Spear for a moment, Yu Chen put it away and prepared to head to the cafeteria for dinner.

The moment he stepped out of the dormitory, Yu Chen ran into Huo Yuhao and casually asked, "Yu Hao, where are you headed?"

Seeing him, Huo Yuhao immediately replied with a smile, "Brother Chen, I'm going to sell grilled fish. Sister Ya is still waiting for me. Oh, right, I haven't had the chance to introduce Sister Ya to you yet. Why don't you come with me?"

Since he had nothing to do anyway, Yu Chen was curious about just how famous Huo Yuhao's grilled fish was. He nodded readily and followed him.

When the two reached the area near the cafeteria, they spotted a blue-haired girl waving at them from afar. Her clear voice carried over. "Little Yu Hao, over here!"

Mu En watched the two walking side by side and softly sighed, "Youth truly is wonderful."

The two stopped in front of Tang Ya.

Tang Ya's gaze fell on Yu Chen as she looked curiously at Huo Yuhao. "Little Yu Hao, who is this?"

Huo Yuhao hurriedly stepped forward to introduce them. "Sister Ya, this is Brother Chen, the one I told you about. His name is Yu Chen. Brother Chen, this is Tang Ya, the current sect master of the Tang Sect. I've already joined the Tang Sect."

A trace of surprise flashed through Tang Ya's eyes as she asked, "You're Yu Chen?"

Yu Chen raised an eyebrow slightly. "You know me?"

"I wouldn't say I know you. I've merely heard of you for a while." Tang Ya waved her hand. "The outer academy has been going crazy lately over an eleven-year-old freshman Soul Ancestor at Level 45. I never expected it to be you."

Yu Chen waved his hand and smiled faintly. "Keep it low-key. It's not worth mentioning."

"Enough of that. Hurry up and sell the grilled fish! I already found the ingredients and a good spot for the stall. We're definitely going to sell out today!"

As she spoke, Tang Ya grabbed both of them and hurried toward the spot where they would set up their stall.