Golden Crocodile's Favor, Spirit Academy

"Hmph, I'd like to see who's blind enough to snatch someone from under my nose."

Golden Crocodile Douluo snorted coldly before speaking calmly, "The reason I didn't take the child in immediately is because there are too many eyes and ears about."

"Of course, that isn't the main reason either."

"I plan to observe the child properly. Meeting the talent requirements doesn't mean his temperament and character also fit the criteria."

"As long as the child doesn't have any major issues, I will take him as my disciple."

As a Peak Douluo, he had seen plenty of talented Soul Masters of all sorts, and every single person was different.

He would not take on disciples casually.

However, once he did take a disciple, he would treat that person as his own flesh and blood, showering them with affection.

"As for his background, the child is fine." Qian Daoliu handed the file in his hand over.

Golden Crocodile Douluo took the file, scanned it swiftly, and nodded, "Found on the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest, raised in Sunshine Orphanage since childhood—he can be considered as having pure roots and deep red heritage."

"He hasn't had any personality flaws over the past six years, just somewhat dark-bellied with a strong vengeful streak, though that's not too bad either."

"Inborn divine strength... this should be caused by the Purple Brilliant Heaven Destroying Dragon bloodline within his body."

Seeing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo was still very satisfied with Qin Yu and didn't think there was any problem.

Now the only thing to determine was whether Qin Yu, who had suddenly 'ascended to the heavens in a single step', would double his efforts or indulge in enjoyment.

What Golden Crocodile Douluo wanted to see was Qin Yu being able to work hard consciously, rather than working hard under the supervision of others.

"I hope the child doesn't disappoint us."

Qian Daoliu carried his hands behind his back and gazed into the distance.

Golden Crocodile Douluo nodded. Standing beside Qian Daoliu and looking out into the distance together with him, he let out a sigh of emotion:

"Once the child Qin Yu grows up, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, known as the 'number one beast spirit of the land', should step down."

East of Spirit City.

Spirit Academy was located in the center of the East District, quite close to the Elder Hall of the Four Great Halls.

Moreover, within a radius of two miles around the academy, idlers and unauthorized personnel were forbidden to step foot.

"Children, this is Spirit Academy."

At the academy's main gate, Su Yuntao brought Qin Yu and the others here.

Qin Yu and the others looked at the Spirit Academy before them, momentarily dazed and secretly amazed in awe.

As an academy sponsored by the continent's top faction, even just the main gate used several exquisite and huge grayish-white stone pillars.

There were no iron gates or iron bars, only an entrance built from stone pillars.

Above it, four gold-plated characters read 'Spirit Academy'.

There were also a few Soul Masters stationed at the entrance, around fifteen or sixteen years old with varying auras, obviously students within the academy.

"Director Su!"

Seeing Su Yuntao, those few Soul Masters at the entrance wore stern expressions and spoke with forceful voices.

Su Yuntao was not only a cardinal of Spirit Hall, but also the director of academics at Spirit Academy, possessing cultivation close to a Soul Douluo.

"Mm."

Su Yuntao nodded and led Qin Yu and the others into the academy.

The environment inside the academy was also very nice, with the floors paved with cyan-gray bricks, and even the grass along the roadside trimmed neatly and kept very clean.

Not far away stood buildings that served as the academy's teaching and dormitory buildings, along with several Trial Arenas used for student sparring matches.

"Old Mo, you come take these kids."

Su Yuntao reached out and beckoned, calling over a teacher.

"Alright." The teacher named Old Mo nodded, taking away the other children besides Qin Yu to process their admission procedures.

"Qin Yu, follow me."

Su Yuntao smiled slightly, leading Qin Yu toward the dormitory building and introducing as they walked, "Spirit Academy mainly divides classes by cultivation level. The same major realm constitutes a class, regardless of age."

"Soul Scholar class, Soul Master class, Soul Grandmaster class, Soul Elder class... all the way to the final Soul King class. Pass the trials and you can graduate."

"As for dormitories, it's the same."

"Aside from a few special circumstances, the various treatments you enjoy in the academy are all related to your own cultivation realm."

"Qin Yu, you fall under special circumstances. Not only do you enjoy the highest treatment, but you also have your own independent dormitory."

"Ahead is your dormitory."

Su Yuntao pointed ahead.

Qin Yu cast his gaze forward. Judging solely by appearance, it didn't look much different from the other dormitory buildings, except for being a few stories shorter.

Until Su Yuntao brought him to Room 102.

Qin Yu noticed then that the room was fully equipped, featuring a bed with bedding, a desk, chairs, a wardrobe, and even a private bathroom.

This single dormitory was quite nice.

"From now on, this is your dormitory."

Su Yuntao smiled as he said this, then led Qin Yu away toward the nearby teaching building to handle his admission procedures.

After finishing all that, Su Yuntao took Qin Yu to another place.

"Director Su, what is this..."

In a certain Trial Arena, Qin Yu looked around at the various strange gadgets and felt somewhat puzzled.

"These are instruments the Spirit Academy uses to test students' physical fitness, so that every student can roughly understand their own physical condition."

"Every Soul Master has different physical fitness, and the age limit of the soul ring they can endure also varies, with differences existing to some extent."

"Of course, the test results from these things are only approximate and are useful only before the Soul Elder stage; after the Soul Elder stage, they do not have much effect."

"You have Innate Full Soul Power and can absorb your first soul ring right away, so I brought you here first to test your physical fitness."

Su Yuntao explained with a smile.

Qin Yu nodded, though his gaze was somewhat strange.

He remembered a certain figure who boasted of being a 'master' and yet calculated the age limit of soul rings a Soul Master could endure down to a single digit, which was extremely exaggerated.

To tell the truth, that 'master' was completely making a joke of himself.

"Qin Yu, let's begin."

"Today we will test your physical fitness first, and tomorrow I will personally take you to the Spirit Forest to hunt your first soul ring."

Su Yuntao said.

Normally, such a small matter as obtaining a soul ring for a Soul Scholar only required letting other teachers handle it on his behalf.

However, Qin Yu had outstanding talent and was favored by Second Worship, so he had to take it seriously.

"Thank you, Director Su."

Qin Yu smiled and walked toward the apparatus ahead.

The process for testing physical fitness was also very simple, consisting of only two steps in total: active attack and passive endurance.

Using Martial Soul Possession, one attacked repeatedly and endured beatings repeatedly to determine roughly what level one's physical fitness was at.

"Purple Brilliant Heaven Destroying Dragon, Martial Soul Possession."

Qin Yu's thought moved, and upon activating Martial Soul Possession, dark purple dragon scales emerged on the skin from his right arm to his neck, while an aura of destruction permeated the air.

What kind of Martial Soul is this precisely, for its aura to be this terrifying. Su Yuntao was secretly shocked.

Judging from the aura on Qin Yu's body, as well as the fact that Second Worship had instructed him to keep the records concise, this Martial Soul was definitely not simple.

Hah!

Qin Yu let out a soft shout, clenched his right fist, and punched toward the specially made wooden stake in front of him.

As a result, with a single punch, the wooden stake shattered into multiple pieces with a crack and fell to the ground.

"Uh."

Qin Yu was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously looked at Su Yuntao behind him.

Su Yuntao, however, his eyes lighting up instead, pointed at a much harder-looking wooden stake nearby. "Qin Yu, continue, use your full strength."