Xu Yang vs. Yu Tianheng

"Watch closely. I'm definitely going to teach that bastard a good lesson."

Dugu Yan nodded, glaring viciously at Xu Yang.

Before long, a teacher walked in. He was a middle-aged man in his forties with a bushy beard, and he looked incredibly rugged.

"Ahem... Since we have some new students this semester, I'll introduce myself again. My name is Wallace. I'm a forty-third-level Power Attack System Battle Soul Sect, and I'll be your teacher from now on, responsible for the students of your Heaven Micro Class One." The middle-aged teacher coughed softly twice to draw the students' attention, then introduced himself in a gentle voice that did not match his rugged appearance at all.

But there was nothing he could do about it. To him, every student in this class was an ancestor. They were either descendants of major nobles or heirs of great sects and Titled Douluo. There was not a single one he could afford to offend.

Even if he wanted to act rough, he simply could not. It was better to keep his tail between his legs and be a teacher. As long as they did not cause trouble, he could not care less what these ancestors wanted to do.

"Teacher, when are we going to have Practical Combat Class?! I want to see how strong the new student is!" Just as Wallace was about to say something, Yu Tianheng, who was sitting in the back, raised his hand and shouted loudly. As he spoke, he looked at Xu Yang with a mocking expression.

How childish!

Xu Yang was speechless. Children were children, always acting on impulse.

He immediately raised his hand and replied, "Teacher, I also want to see how strong the old students are, so let's have Practical Combat Class!"

Wallace glanced at Yu Tianheng before turning his gaze to Xu Yang. He had read the enrollment information and knew that Xu Yang was Ning Fengzhi's personal disciple. He understood that this was a clash between disciples of two great sects, and there was nothing he could do to stop it.

Since he knew he could not stop them, he decided not to try. Smiling, he said, "Since everyone wants Practical Combat Class, let's gather at the Training Field. I'd like to see how much everyone has improved over the holiday, too."

With that, he led the students toward the Training Field of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

The Heaven Dou Royal Academy truly lived up to its reputation as a noble academy. The Training Field used by a single class alone was half the size of a soccer field. It contained every kind of training equipment and weapon, while Healing Type Soul Masters and physicians stood by at the side, specially tasked with treating students injured during Practical Combat Class and preventing any lasting internal injuries.

"According to the usual rules, I'll explain the regulations before Practical Combat Class begins. First, you cannot attack your opponent's vital points or endanger their life. Second, once one side admits defeat, the other side cannot continue attacking. Third, if anyone encounters danger, the teacher will intervene immediately, but that person will also lose the practical battle. That's all three rules. Does everyone understand?"

When they arrived at the Training Field, Wallace turned to face the students and solemnly reminded them of the rules. He did not dare be careless about this. Every one of these students was an ancestor. If one of them suffered an injury that could not be treated, the forces behind them would come looking for him, and he would be in serious trouble.

"Then who wants to go first?!"

At those words, every student present turned their gaze toward Xu Yang and Yu Tianheng. To put it simply, these two had started this Practical Combat Class. It was a showdown between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the others did not want to get involved.

"Let's go!"

Seeing everyone looking at him, Xu Yang shrugged at Yu Tianheng and walked toward the center of the field, where a special area had been set aside for Spirit Masters to fight.

Yu Tianheng clenched his fists, making his knuckles crack, and followed with a cold smile. Facing a Spirit Master of the same level, he did not believe he could lose. He was certain he would win the battle with ease.

"Remember what I said. Don't attack the vital points!"

Seeing the two of them standing opposite each other, Wallace still felt somewhat uneasy and reminded them again.

"Got it. Teacher, you're being a little too long-winded!" Yu Tianheng impatiently interrupted Wallace, then looked seriously at Xu Yang and said coldly, "Yu Tianheng, my martial soul is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. I'm a twenty-fourth-level Power Attack System Battle Soul Master. Please advise me."

As he spoke, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon instantly possessed him. A dazzling blue light suddenly lit up between his brows before rapidly spreading throughout his body. Streaks of blue-violet electricity erupted like little snakes, winding around him, while a blue lightning mark appeared on his forehead.

Two yellow Soul Rings rose from beneath his feet, shining with dazzling brilliance.

"Xu Yang, my martial soul is the Sun. I'm a twenty-third-level Power Attack System Battle Soul Master. Please advise me!"

Hearing this, Xu Yang also followed the combat etiquette of this world and revealed some of his information. As he spoke, a sun appeared behind his head. Threads of golden flame flickered and curled around his body, while yellow and purple Soul Rings appeared around him. The alluring purple Soul Ring immediately drew everyone's attention.

"As expected, it's a Millennium Second Soul Ring. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect truly deserves to be one of the Upper Three Sects."

When Dugu Yan praised the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ye Lingling, who was somewhat resistant toward it, felt slightly uncomfortable. The people around them also began discussing Xu Yang's Millennium Second Soul Ring.

This was the first time they had seen one. Previously, they had only learned about it through intelligence reports. Quite a few of them were still One-Ring Spirit Masters, and they would be able to absorb their Second Soul Ring before long. Seeing that purple Soul Ring, they were all tempted.

"Hey, Eric, what do you think? If I choose a thousand-year Soul Ring as my Second Soul Ring, will I become a little stronger in the future? Do you think I'll be able to receive a title when I graduate?"

"More, if you have the strength of a Soul Ancestor when you graduate, I don't think obtaining a title should be a problem!"

"Great. I'll ask for leave and go home later, then. I'll have Father collect a few pieces of thousand-year-old Whale Rubber!"

"..."

The noble titles in this world were inherited by the eldest son. Thus, nobles sent their other children, who could not inherit the title, to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. It was not only because of the academy's educational quality, but also because outstanding graduates could receive noble titles here, giving them a chance to become nobles.

"First Soul Skill—Thunder Dragon Claw!"

Yu Tianheng did not want to waste time talking. He spread his hands and immediately activated his First Soul Skill. His bright yellow Soul Ring lit up, and terrifying lightning energy gathered in his hands, transforming into two savage dragon claws. Lightning rampaged through the air, violently distorting it wherever it passed and producing heart-rending crackles as it shot straight toward Xu Yang.

Compared to Yu Tianheng, Xu Yang made far less commotion. He did not even use a Soul Skill. He merely circulated the Soul Power within his body, condensed it into his hands, and punched at the incoming lightning.

"Idiot! You actually dare to resist my lightning directly without using a Soul Skill? Just wait for your body to go numb and for me to defeat you!"

Yu Tianheng looked disdainful. In his eyes, Xu Yang was a complete novice who did not know how to fight. He actually wanted to withstand his lightning without using a Soul Skill. There could only be one outcome for him—defeat.

Yet in the next second, Yu Tianheng stood there in a daze.