"We have no objections!" Ye Xinglan was the first to speak up. "It's an honor to study under Pagoda Master Leng."
"That's right. We'll train hard!" Yuanen Yehui nodded as well.
The others also voiced their agreement, promising to work hard and live up to Leng Yaozhu's expectations.
Leng Yaozhu nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. But I must warn you, my training methods are very strict. Don't start complaining about hardship or exhaustion when the time comes."
"We're not afraid!" Xu Lizhi thumped his chest. "We're the Youth Genius Class. Why would we be afraid of training?"
Everyone burst into laughter. The atmosphere was relaxed and lively.
Ye Xinglan stole a glance at Tang Wulin, a spark of fighting spirit flashing in her eyes. She had always used Tang Wulin as her benchmark, determined to catch up with him.
Tang Wulin's performance during this trip to the Spirit Ascension Platform had put pressure on her once again. But rather than becoming discouraged, she grew even more determined to catch up.
Yuanen Yehui felt the same way. She possessed twin martial souls, and her talent was no less than Tang Wulin's. She believed that as long as she worked hard, she would surely catch up with him.
They were all geniuses. How could they possibly not compete?
Sensing their gazes, Tang Wulin looked back at them and grinned. "What, you want to challenge me? I'm ready anytime."
"Tch, who's afraid of whom?" Ye Xinglan snorted. "Once we get to the Spirit Pagoda, I'll be the first to challenge you!"
"Sure. I'll be waiting," Tang Wulin said with a smile.
Watching Tang Wulin's utterly confident expression, Gu Yue's lips curved into a faint smile. She knew this fellow never disappointed anyone.
Time flew like a shuttle, and a month passed in