No Way to Expel Her

Zhou Yi looked at Lin Qianyi, and her originally stern expression softened slightly. Clearly, she was satisfied with Lin Qianyi's response. "If any of you still have objections, then leave the class.

Wu Feng will be expelled even if she doesn't come. Although I don't have the authority to expel Core Disciples, I can make you leave my class."

As Zhou Yi spoke, faint Soul Power fluctuations rose around her. Wang Yan, standing behind her, was even more astonished, realizing that an overly gentle teacher might not be a good thing.

After restoring order, Zhou Yi turned to Wang Yan. "Teacher Wang Yan, you may continue the lesson." Only then did Wang Yan snap back to his senses. "Oh! Right!" The classroom soon returned to calm.

Xiao Xiao softly said to Huo Yuhao, "Teacher Zhou really does protect you. And Qianyi's follow-up just now was pretty sharp too." Lin Qianyi nodded, while Zhou Yi silently stood to the side, continuing to watch over the class.

The matter soon reached Yan Shaozhe's ears. In the somewhat stifling office, Yan Shaozhe slammed his hand on the desk and rose to pace back and forth. His blazing gaze fixed on Zhou Yi. "Nonsense! You just took over the class and already caused such a huge commotion. The academy was preparing to promote you to senior teacher, and this is what you do?"

Zhou Yi did not back down in the slightest, meeting Yan Shaozhe's eyes directly. "This is my teaching method. It doesn't matter if I can't become a senior teacher. Either let me leave, or I'll continue teaching this way!" Her words were firm and decisive, carrying an unquestionable resolve.

"You—" Yan Shaozhe pointed at her. Though he had considered expelling her, he had to admit that most students taught by her were able to enter the Inner Court. Every single one was an extraordinary genius.

At that moment, Wang Yan sighed from the side. "Dean Yan, although Teacher Zhou's teaching methods are somewhat extreme, they are indeed effective. Today, all the students in class were intimidated by her. You should let it go."

Yan Shaozhe looked at Zhou Yi with exasperation. "What am I supposed to say about you? Can't you be a little gentler?" Zhou Yi smiled faintly. "If I were gentle, how could I be called a strict teacher? As long as Fan Yu finds me gentle, that's enough."

Yan Shaozhe sighed helplessly. He knew that if Zhou Yi remained here, she would anger him countless times, yet he could not bear to cast aside such a good teacher, one capable of cultivating so many gifted students.

Thus, he said, "Fine, Zhou Yi. This year, you must teach at least five students from Class One into the Inner Court. If you fail, don't blame me for ruthlessly expelling you." Zhou Yi answered with complete confidence, "Don't worry. There will only be more, never fewer." With that, she turned and left the office. Yan Shaozhe watched her departing figure with a complicated expression.

After several months of diligent study, summer vacation was drawing ever closer. Zhou Yi swept her serious gaze over everyone and earnestly reminded them, "Before school starts, you must reach level twenty, because after the term begins, you will face an important Promotion Assessment." As soon as she finished speaking, she dismissed the class.

Upon hearing the news, the students' long-suppressed emotions instantly erupted. They practically sprang from their seats, their faces overflowing with uncontrollable joy. They seemed unable to wait for the coming holiday, like a flock of little birds finally set free.

Zhou Yi and Wang Yan kept Lin Qianyi, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong behind. Xiao Xiao bid the three farewell. "Qianyi, Wang Dong, Yuhao, see you when school starts." With that, she turned and left, leaving only the three of them standing before Zhou Yi and Wang Yan.

Zhou Yi's gaze fell on Huo Yuhao, her tone gentle but touched with concern. "Yuhao, are you confident about obtaining your second soul ring?" Huo Yuhao straightened his back, determination shining in his eyes. "Teacher Zhou, Teacher Wang, please rest assured. I have confidence in myself."

Wang Yan took over, "In that case, as class monitor and vice monitor, you need to return a few days early. By then, Teacher Zhou and I should have a general idea of the Promotion Assessment's contents." Zhou Yi immediately asked, "So the four of you still plan to form a team? What do you think?"

Lin Qianyi considered it for a moment before slowly speaking. "We don't think there's anything wrong with it. The four of us each have our strengths and weaknesses, but we can complement one another. Xiao Xiao's Soul Power may not be the highest, but she possesses Twin Martial Souls. That is her advantage;

Wang Dong's offensive power is very strong, and she can play an important role in battle. As for me, I'll do everything I can and won't hold the team back." Zhou Yi nodded after hearing this. "Since you're all so confident, then good. You may go back first." Lin Qianyi and the other two respectfully nodded before turning and leaving.

After briefly packing her luggage, Lin Qianyi left the academy. Her Soul Power had now broken through level forty, so it was time to head to the Star Dou Great Forest and search for a suitable soul beast. Before leaving, she briefly said goodbye to Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, then set off on her journey.

Her outfit that day was rather distinctive: a fitted black long-sleeved shirt clung to her body, with delicate embroidery faintly visible around the collar and cuffs, outlining her slender waist perfectly. Beneath the black shirt was a wine-red short skirt, the two complementing each other beautifully;

White stockings extended to below her knees, paired with gleaming black high boots that made her long legs appear even more slender. Most eye-catching of all was her teal-green hair, cascading naturally down her back like a waterfall. To avoid exposing her identity, she lightly covered her fair cheeks with a thin veil, adding a touch of mystery.

As she entered the outer core region of the Star Dou Great Forest, Lin Qianyi's steps became increasingly cautious. She moved slowly forward, her sharp eyes scanning every blade of grass and tree around her, afraid of missing even the faintest trace of danger.

Suddenly, the sound of something slicing through the air rang out, so fast that it seemed to arrive in an instant. Lin Qianyi reacted swiftly, flashing aside to skillfully evade the sudden attack.

When she looked back, she saw a creature with the agile build of a hawk, its entire body covered in teal-green feathers, staring at her like a predator eyeing its prey. Sharpness and cunning gleamed in its eyes. It was a Wind Shadow Falcon that had cultivated for thirty-six thousand years.

Lin Qianyi met its gaze, and in that instant, a powerful pressure rushed toward her. Yet she did not retreat. Instead, she swiftly summoned her martial soul. A clear, melodious cry of the Azure Luan split the sky, followed by a graceful streak through the air. The Azure Luan landed steadily behind her like a loyal guardian.

Seeing this, the Wind Shadow Falcon let out a thunderous cry toward the heavens. With a slight beat of its wings, countless sharp Wind Blades swept toward Lin Qianyi like raindrops, so fast they dazzled the eye.

Lin Qianyi did not dare slacken for even a moment. Relying on the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, she weaved freely among the Wind Blades. To better deal with the crisis before her, she decisively activated her Purple Gold Demonic Eye, attempting to find a weakness in this ancient beast.

At that moment, the Wind Shadow Falcon spun around once more at astonishing speed, dense wind-element power swirling around its body. Feeling that overwhelming pressure, Lin Qianyi had no choice but to retreat several steps and open up a safe distance.

But how could the Wind Shadow Falcon let such an opportunity slip away? It suddenly extended its sharp claws and pounced at Lin Qianyi. Though startled by the ferocity of the attack, Lin Qianyi quickly calmed herself with the experience she had gained from years of battle. With a graceful backflip, she easily evaded the strike, swiftly adjusted her stance, and unleashed the skill granted by the Blazing Feather Sparrow right-arm soul bone—Blazing Feather Pierce.

In an instant, several crimson beams shot from behind her, streaking straight toward the Wind Shadow Falcon. Yet the Wind Shadow Falcon was exceptionally nimble. It lightly dodged the attack, then quickly found advantageous terrain. With a turn of its body, another barrage of Wind Blades came in rapid succession.

Lin Qianyi knew that she could not continue clashing head-on with it like this. She had to seize even the slightest weakness and the fleeting opportunity it offered. "Second Soul Skill: Azure Luan Bodyguard!" With her low shout, a teal-green barrier appeared before her, blocking every howling Wind Blade.

The barrier not only withstood the attack, but also gave her a brief moment to catch her breath and reconsider her strategy.

On the surface, Lin Qianyi seemed to be retreating constantly, but she was actually observing the Wind Shadow Falcon's every move, using retreat to advance. The Wind Shadow Falcon's attacks were fierce and swift, yet Lin Qianyi found a trace of an opening amid the relentless assault. She abruptly withdrew her defensive stance, her body flickering like a ghost as the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track made her figure elusive and unpredictable.