Xu Zhengyang's first time being late as class monitor raised everyone's suspicions. It should be noted that although Xu Zhengyang's Soul Tool performance was at the bottom of the class, he was always the first to arrive and the last to leave for class, and his Soul Tool skills were improving very quickly.
In particular, although Xu Zhengyang was not one to smile, he was quite responsible at work. Everyone knew that Xu Zhengyang was extremely hardworking in both learning about Soul Tool and cultivating himself. Some people even saw Xu Zhengyang training like crazy on the playground many times. Such perseverance was amazing.
Moreover, Xu Zhengyang was acting very strangely at this moment, as he was holding a spear that was over three meters long. Wasn't this Xu Zhengyang's Martial Soul Tiger-Head Zhan Gold Spear?
Normally, Soul Master only summon their Martial Soul during battle because Martial Soul condensation also requires Soul Power. Maintaining the form of Martial Soul for a long time consumes a great deal of Soul Power. However, when Teacher Xu Jie glanced at the Tiger-Head Zhan Gold Spear, he sensed something different—he was a Soul Sage- level expert, much stronger than the students.
After Xu Zhengyang sat down, he did not put away the Tiger-Head Zhan Gold Spear Tiger-Head Zhan Gold Spear, but instead leaned it against his back.
Faced with this situation, Xu Jie felt somewhat helpless, but he still continued lecturing.
After class, Xu Jie kept Xu Zhengyang in the classroom.
" Xu Zhengyang, you've been missing since yesterday afternoon. Have you gained some understanding of your Life-Bound Soul Tool, or perhaps you've found the answer you're looking for?"
Xu Zhengyang nodded. "Teacher, I have found my own cultivation method. From now on, I will use my Soul Power to nurture the Tiger-Head Zhan Gold Spear every moment. I believe that sooner or later I will be able to forge it into a true Life-Bound Soul Tool."
Xu Jie said, "Alright, I don't know much about Life-Bound Soul Tool, so I can't give you any advice. I'm keeping you here because there are other things I need to discuss."
" Xu Zhengyang, have you ever heard of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament?"
Xu Zhengyang's expression changed. "Teacher, of course I've heard of this, but what does it have to do with us?"
Xu Jie smiled and said, "Over the years, in every Soul Master Tournament, our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy has only been able to finish as runner-up. Basically, we have lost to the champion of that year, which is Shrek Academy Soul Master Academy in the Douluo Continent. In recent years, our academy has been pursuing change and striving to become stronger. Now, many teachers have high expectations for your class."
Xu Zhengyang thought for a moment before speaking, "Is it because of Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, the siblings?"
Xu Jie nodded. "That's one of the main reasons. Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen can be said to have the highest Soul Power Level among all the new students in hundreds of years. Especially your class, which is outstanding, with a total of seven new Soul Elder. You should know that in the past, generally only one or two people could reach the Soul Elder realm before the age of twelve."
"Another point is the issue of age and timing. You are currently twelve years old, which means that by the next Soul Master Tournament, you will be nineteen and a half years old, just at the age where you can participate in the Soul Master Tournament. You will also be the strongest students."
"Basically, in every Soul Master Tournament, the majority of the main players are nineteen-year-old students, with only a few being relatively younger. That's why I'm here to coach this class."
Xu Zhengyang seemed to be deep in thought. Just as Xu Jie had said, his class might be the main force of the next Soul Master Tournament, especially Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen. Even without taking drugs and overdrawing their future, the two of them could reach the Soul Emperor level. In the original work, Xiao Hongchen even reached the Soul Sage level.
"Teacher, what's the school's thinking now? Are they planning to form a team ahead of schedule?"
Xu Jie nodded. "Some teachers within the academy have indeed proposed this idea, and even plan to select some of you to participate as substitutes in the Soul Master Tournament two years from now, especially Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen. They both have a chance to break through to the Soul King realm in two years, especially Xiao Hongchen, who can break through to the Soul Ancestor in one or two months at most. He will also be the youngest Soul Ancestor in the history of our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy."
Xu Zhengyang shook his head. "Teacher, this isn't about Soul Power Level, but about real combat experience and training. I've personally been to Shrek City and witnessed the situation at the Shrek Academy."
Xu Jie was shocked. "How is that possible? How could you possibly go to Shrek City? Over the years, our Sun Moon Empire has not had a harmonious relationship with the other three great empires. In the past, we even had a war. Now, the border is heavily stockpiled with troops. It's impossible to break through the border."
Xu Zhengyang laughed and said, "I didn't cross the border. I went directly from Dongyang City across the Extreme North to the Heaven Soul Empire, and then to Shrek City."
Xu Jie's expression changed drastically. He was well aware of the dangers of the Extreme North. He never expected that Xu Zhengyang would actually start from Dongyang City, enter the Extreme North, cross the Ice Sea, and then directly enter the Heaven Soul Empire. This journey was fraught with danger, especially the extreme cold of the Extreme North, which was something that ordinary Soul Master could not withstand.
" Xu Zhengyang, tell me your feelings about Shrek City. Why can't we ever get past Shrek Academy?"
Xu Zhengyang remained silent for a moment before speaking, " Shrek Academy is a gathering place for geniuses. Most of the geniuses from the three great empires are concentrated at the Shrek Academy, but that's just the most basic level. In terms of Soul Power Level, I don't think the students of the Shrek Academy can compare to our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy."
"But their students are arrogant and haughty, and they have to go through all sorts of trials. As far as I know, Shrek Academy has the highest student mortality rate in the entire Douluo Continent. Their assessments are extremely difficult, especially for inner disciples, who have to go through thirty assessments, all of which are real combat, including battles against Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. It's a matter of life and death."
"It is precisely because of this extremely brutal training that they are very skilled in both Soul Power and Martial Soul usage, and many of them are even able to fight opponents of higher levels. I think that every time we lose to the Shrek Academy, it's not because of our Soul Power Level, but because of our actual combat abilities."
Xu Jie looked at Xu Zhengyang, a strange light appearing in his eyes, as if there was a hint of pain in them.
Finally, Xu Jie sighed, "Back then, I was also a member of the Soul Master Tournament, and even a key player. We were full of confidence, but the Shrek Academy team's fighting strength far exceeded my expectations. Even though my Soul Power was a whole realm higher than theirs, we still suffered a crushing defeat. This was the biggest loss of my life, and that battle destroyed my confidence. It took me a long time to recover, but even so, the experience of that Soul Master Tournament was like a nightmare."
After a moment of silence, Xu Jie continued speaking.
" Xu Zhengyang, judging from your expression, you seem to want to pursue the path of cultivating both Soul Master and Soul Engineer. If you were to lead the team in the next Soul Master Tournament, what would you decide?"