Enrollment at Eastsea Academy, the Terror of a Soul Elder

Inside Eastsea City's soul guide train station.

Fang Ming had arrived at Eastsea Academy's new student reception area.

A white sign with blue lettering stood there, bearing the four large words: "Eastsea Academy."

Several tables and chairs were arranged beneath the sign, where a few young men and women around seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in blue athletic uniforms, welcomed the arriving new students with smiles.

"Hello, are you here to enroll at Eastsea Academy?"

A black-haired girl smiled warmly at him.

She had phoenix eyes, a well-proportioned figure, and sweet features that made her seem very approachable.

"Yes, Senior Sister."

Fang Ming nodded politely.

"Hello, Junior Brother."

The black-haired girl introduced herself. "I'm Liu Yuxin, a first-year student in the Advanced Division, and I'm in charge of receiving new students this time."

She took out a form and handed it to him. "Here, fill in your basic information first, then show me your recommendation letter from your junior academy."

"Okay."

Fang Ming accepted the form.

After filling in his basic information, he took out his recommendation letter.

"Fang Ming, nine years old, Red Mountain Junior Soul Master Academy, martial soul: Flame, thirty-eighth-rank Soul Elder!"

When Liu Yuxin saw the information on Fang Ming's form, her breathing suddenly caught.

She could not help but gasp and cry out in surprise.

The gazes of the surrounding people all fell upon Fang Ming.

Fang Ming had already been the center of attention because of his outstanding appearance, and now he caused an even greater stir.

"Just luck."

Fang Ming remained calm, his tone equally indifferent.

"Junior Brother Fang Ming, welcome to Eastsea Academy."

Liu Yuxin suppressed the shock in her heart and tried to maintain a professional smile. "The soul guide bus won't be leaving for a while yet, so you can get on and rest first."

"Alright, thank you, Senior Sister."

Fang Ming gave a slight nod.

"You're welcome."

Liu Yuxin smiled to herself.

This genius junior brother was not only incredibly gifted, but also so good-looking. It was truly hard to look away from him.

Just then, a figure walked in.

"Hello, is this the Eastsea Academy registration point?"

Fang Ming recognized him. It was Tang Wulin.

"Yes."

Liu Yuxin nodded, then went through the same registration process with him.

"Hello, Fang Ming."

Tang Wulin took the initiative to approach, a slightly bashful smile on his face.

"Hello, Tang Wulin."

Fang Ming replied in an even tone.

Over the past three years at Red Mountain Academy, he had only occasionally brought Na'er to class and had never interacted with Tang Wulin.

Fang Ming said nothing more. He left the soul guide train station, boarded the soul guide bus, and found a window seat.

Tang Wulin watched Fang Ming's back, scratched his head, and followed him aboard.

The soul guide bus gradually filled with newly enrolled students, and their chattering discussions rose and fell without end.

"Did you hear? That Fang Ming from earlier is already a thirty-eighth-rank Soul Elder at nine years old!"

"Really? That's way too outrageous!"

"Why would I lie to you? The senior sister at the reception read it out herself. I heard it loud and clear."

"A nine-year-old Soul Elder... terrifying indeed!"

"And he's so good-looking too..."

Listening to the discussions around him, Tang Wulin could not help sneaking a glance at Fang Ming.

The latter had his eyes closed as he rested, as if those discussions had nothing to do with him.

Before long, the soul guide bus slowly started up and headed toward Eastsea Academy.

The streets outside the window continuously receded. Fang Ming opened his eyes and looked at this unfamiliar city.

Eastsea City was far more prosperous than Aolai City. Tall buildings stood everywhere, soul guide vehicles flowed endlessly through the streets, and the storefront signs on both sides were dazzling in their variety.

"Eastsea Academy..."

Fang Ming silently repeated the name in his heart.

Not long after, the soul guide bus arrived at Eastsea Academy.

The academy was grand and spacious, surrounded by thick, sturdy stone walls. Its main gate was built from massive stones, presenting an imposing sight.

This was no ordinary intermediate academy, but a large academy that included both an Intermediate Division and an Advanced Division.

The Intermediate Division had a six-year program and belonged to the compulsory education stage, with no tuition fees.

Students only needed a recommendation letter from a junior academy to enroll.

The Advanced Division, however, was entirely different. It was no longer part of compulsory education, and students had to pass a series of strict examinations to qualify for admission.

Only those who truly gained admission to the Advanced Division could be considered Eastsea Academy's elite students.

"We've arrived at Eastsea Academy. Everyone, please get off!" Liu Yuxin's voice rang out.

Everyone got off the bus one after another and entered the academy together.

"The Academic Affairs Office is over there. Go register!"

Liu Yuxin pointed at a building not far away. "The Intermediate Division dormitories are behind the teaching building. If you need anything in the future, you can come find me in the Advanced Division anytime."

Fang Ming nodded. "Thank you, Senior Sister."

"You're welcome, Junior Brother."

Liu Yuxin smiled. "I'll be going now. I still have to head back and continue receiving new students."

After saying goodbye to the senior sister, Fang Ming arrived at the Intermediate Division's Academic Affairs Office.

Tang Wulin had been silently following behind him, keeping neither too close nor too far away.

The Academic Affairs Office was simply and neatly arranged. Several desks and chairs stood in orderly rows, while Eastsea Academy's emblem and motto hung on the wall, giving the room a solemn atmosphere.

A middle-aged teacher was sorting through the enrollment materials for new students. Hearing footsteps, he raised his head.

"Hello, Teacher. This is my recommendation letter."

Fang Ming stepped forward and handed over the recommendation letter from Red Mountain Junior Soul Master Academy.

Tang Wulin followed right behind and presented his own recommendation letter as well.

"Alright, you two."

The middle-aged teacher nodded and accepted both letters, opening Fang Ming's first.

His gaze swept over the contents of the letter, and his movements paused slightly.

"Red Mountain Junior Soul Master Academy, Fang Ming, martial soul: Flame... thirty-eighth-rank Soul Elder?"

The middle-aged teacher raised his head, his eyes lingering on Fang Ming for a moment as a flash of shock passed through them.

"A Soul Elder this powerful is terrifying indeed!"

A thirty-eighth-rank Soul Elder was nothing short of fantastical for a student who had just graduated from a junior academy.

After all, among Eastsea Academy's Intermediate Division freshmen, most were only around the tenth rank.

Reaching the fifteenth rank before enrollment was already exceedingly rare.

And after the thirtieth rank... one could practically say such a person did not exist.

"Yes."

Fang Ming nodded lightly, his expression calm.

The middle-aged teacher suppressed his shock and opened Tang Wulin's recommendation letter.

"Red Mountain Junior Soul Master Academy, Tang Wulin, martial soul: Blue Silver Grass, eleventh-rank Soul Master."

Seeing information at a normal level, he finally sighed in relief and nodded. "Not bad. Blue Silver Grass, eleventh rank."

The middle-aged teacher picked up his pen and quickly recorded their identities in the registration book.

"Alright."

He closed the registration book. "Your enrollment procedures have been completed."

He took two dormitory keys from a drawer and handed one to each of them.

"Fang Ming, you are assigned to Class One, Year One, Dormitory Building 101."

"Tang Wulin, you are assigned to Class Five, Year One, Dormitory Building 205."

"Alright, thank you, Teacher."

Fang Ming and Tang Wulin each accepted their keys and left the Academic Affairs Office separately.