The Worst Class, the Strongest Students

"First, I want to emphasize something. Forget everything Director Long Hengxu just said. Even if you truly are the worst students in this school, I will make you stand among the best of your peers—unless you drop out. That is your goal for the next six years."

The calmest tone delivered the most arrogant words, yet not a single student present expressed any doubt. Wu Zhangkong's bearing inspired unquestioning faith from the depths of their hearts.

After drawing every student's attention, Wu Zhangkong's gaze fell on Tang Li in the last row. Though he did not know why this little fellow had been assigned here, he felt that no one in this class could have a higher Soul Power Level than him.

Meeting Wu Zhangkong's gaze head-on, Tang Li was somewhat confused until Wu Zhangkong pointed at him and said simply and directly:

"For the rest of the time, you will introduce yourselves. State your name, Martial Soul, Soul Power Level, and future goal. You will go first."

Without any preamble, he got straight to the point. Tang Li rather liked Wu Zhangkong's swift and decisive manner. He did not hesitate either, rising to his feet and beginning his introduction.

"My name is Tang Li. My Martial Soul is the Demon-Sealing Pot. My Soul Power is Level 32. My future goal is to become a Limit Douluo and a God-Rank Mecha Master."

Wu Zhangkong's gaze was razor-sharp, as though it could pierce straight through Tang Li. But Tang Li's peak Spirit Connection Realm Spiritual Power was no joke. A mere look could not make him afraid.

The others were still wondering whom Wu Zhangkong had been referring to when Tang Li had already finished introducing himself. Most of them instinctively assumed he was bragging, trying to show off in front of so many people.

With that level of cultivation, he was still in Class Five? Wasn't that obvious bullshit?

Tang Li could not be bothered explaining himself in the face of their skeptical looks. Seeing Wu Zhangkong nod at him, he sat back down.

"Next, whoever believes their cultivation is the highest after his may stand and introduce themselves."

Wu Zhangkong's words stunned everyone, but no one dared rise to continue the introductions.

Xie Xie, seated in front of Tang Li, immediately thought Tang Li had gone mad. Just as he was about to stand and introduce himself, Tang Wulin beat him to it.

"Tang Wulin. Martial Soul: Clear Sky Hammer. Soul Power: Level 18. My goal is to become a Divine Craftsman."

Clear Sky Hammer!

Unlike the obscure Demon-Sealing Pot, the name Clear Sky Hammer held a special meaning on Douluo Continent. Though it was no longer the world's number one Tool Martial Soul, it still represented the legendary generation from twenty thousand years ago.

At the mention of that name, the students immediately erupted in cries of surprise.

After Tang Wulin sat down, Xie Xie immediately stood up. "Xie Xie. Martial Soul: Light Dragon Dagger. Soul Power: Level 18. My goal is to become a God-Rank Mecha Master."

Xie Xie had originally intended to say he wanted to become a Mecha Master, but with Tang Li and Tang Wulin setting such lofty examples before him, how could he show weakness? He had to aim high!

Level 18 again! The entire class cried out once more. At nine years old, Level 18 Soul Power already made someone a genius in their eyes. In the Skysea Alliance, becoming a Soul Grandmaster before the age of twelve counted as being talented.

A cultivation level as outrageous as Tang Li's was beyond anything they could understand with their knowledge, so they instinctively categorized it as bullshit.

With someone taking the lead, the others also began rising to speak.

However, aside from the first few, most of those afterward had only just broken through Level 10. Even Yun Xiao, whose Star Plate had Level 12 Soul Power, ranked near the top.

"Classes begin normally tomorrow. My teaching methods will differ from those of other teachers, so prepare yourselves. If you want to transfer schools or switch classes, you may start making arrangements now. Those who choose to stay should prepare yourselves mentally. Class dismissed!"

With that, Wu Zhangkong strode away on his long legs. The moment he left, the classroom exploded into discussion, most of it centered around Wu Zhangkong and Tang Li.

Xie Xie turned around and stared intently at Tang Li. "Was everything you said true? Did you really not make up that Level 32 Soul Power?"

"Heh. Whether it is true or not, one battle between us will tell. If you are scared now, hurry up and admit defeat, so I do not have to turn you into what he became."

Tang Li instantly put on a sinister squinting expression, pointing at Zhou Changxi, who was sitting far away from him, and speaking in a relaxed, teasing tone.

Just as he spoke, Zhou Changxi looked over. When he saw Tang Li pointing at him, he was so frightened that he nearly fainted. He leaped up from his seat and fled the classroom in a panic, as though a tiger were chasing him.

Seeing Zhou Changxi's reaction, Xie Xie instinctively swallowed. But he still clung to a trace of hope and forced himself to say firmly:

"I'm not afraid! Let's go now! We'll fight at Eastsea Park. Don't worry, if I hurt you, I'll find someone to treat you!"

"You should save that chance for treatment for yourself. I'll control my strength and won't damage your scales."

With that, the two left the classroom side by side. Tang Wulin followed behind them as well. She had already developed the habit of following Tang Li wherever he went.

Other than when he went to the Spirit Pagoda, she was practically inseparable from him.

Eastsea Park was not far from East Sea Soul Master Academy. After leaving the academy and taking a detour around the side, they could reach the park entrance in about ten minutes.

On the way, Xie Xie still refused to give up and asked Tang Li, "Hey, are you really Level 32 Soul Power? Tell me the truth!"

"Sigh, it's already come to this. Even if you are afraid, I won't let you go. Just obediently let me rough you up a little. I told you, I'll be gentle."

As soon as Xie Xie finished speaking, Tang Li grabbed his shoulder with one hand and shot toward Eastsea Park like an arrow released from a bow. His vitality was incredibly powerful, and he had now activated his Third Soul Skill.

How could Xie Xie, an agility-type Soul Master, contend with him? After struggling for a while, he was still carried off by Tang Li like a chick.

Tang Wulin also quickened her pace to follow, but Tang Li had already activated his Third Soul Skill, Yun, so she naturally fell a step behind him.

Following Tang Li's scent, Tang Wulin passed through winding pebble paths and ventured deep into the dense forest, eventually finding Tang Li and Xie Xie in a clearing.

However, Xie Xie was in a rather miserable state by then...

The Demon-Sealing Pot naturally suppressed every Martial Soul related to beasts. Light Dragon Dagger had the word "dragon" in its name, so it was inherently restrained.

Tang Li's Soul Skills were also absurdly overpowered. His Word Spirit could weaken and seal Soul Power, while also stripping away Martial Souls and Soul Skills. After that entire combo, anyone would have been crippled by more than half, weakened in every aspect until they were as feeble as a maggot.

Not to mention that his Third Soul Skill could provide himself with an outrageous boost, and this boost could also be applied to the Martial Souls he had refined.

Then he could wield the other person's Martial Soul, use their Soul Skills, and unleash attacks even stronger than theirs. This move of turning an opponent's own weapons against them was enough to make anyone's mentality collapse.

And Xie Xie was currently in exactly that situation... emmm...

He had already been wrapped into a zongzi by Tang Li's Second Soul Skill chains. Moreover, Tang Li was using a branch from the ground to viciously whip Xie Xie's butt, beating him until he squealed like a pig being slaughtered and could no longer maintain his feigned cold arrogance.