Chapter 184

Was I just too excited today?

No, Qingming leans towards a different answer.

That means that absorbing life force will also consume a certain amount of Divine Power, so I won't be able to cultivate for four hours a day anymore.

However, this is also a good thing for Qingming Festival.

After all, those two hours of meditation during Qingming Festival are equivalent to almost ten days of meditation in the past. Moreover, I can also squeeze out an extra one or two hours to read and study.

Learning makes me happy (◦˙▽˙◦)!

While the increase in Soul Power was exciting, Qingming felt that it wasn't the biggest gain. The real biggest gain was his body. Qingming could clearly feel that his body had become stronger, more relaxed, and full of energy.

In fact, the main function of the Life Solution No. 7 is its life force; Soul Power and such are secondary. Qingming initially thought that this thing might help him cultivate, but it is more of an auxiliary function.

For example, after Qingming absorbed the Life Solution, the accumulation of his Soul Power accelerated due to the strength of his life force. Instead of directly enhancing his Soul Power as he does now, it seems that Qingming has unintentionally grasped the direction in which Soul Power can be generated.

Soul Power is definitely related to life force, and it plays a dominant role.

In less than two months, increasing his Soul Power by two levels no longer seemed like a problem for him.

My current cultivation speed is more than ten times faster than before. Two months of cultivation is equivalent to two or three years of cultivation in the past. I can easily advance two levels.

Without realizing it, I've suddenly become incredibly skilled, Qingming's feelings are now quite complex.

Qingming smiled.

"Perhaps I am the first person in the Douluo Continent to reach the title level with only two levels of Innate Soul Power."

Whether those who came after him experienced Qingming is unknown, but he was certainly unprecedented.

Only now do we feel confident about the future during Qingming; the future is promising.

Before that, despite Qingming's numerous experiments and research, Qingming was actually quite confused and fearful, filled with despair for the future. In the Douluo Continent, only geniuses with Innate Soul Power of level seven or higher were qualified to enter the Titled Douluo. Could he really break this curse? Could he really rely on his own reckless actions? Would his so-called science from his previous life really be useful?

Despite all that Qingming did, he actually had no confidence at all.

Fortunately, he succeeded. The success of Life Solution No. 7 told Qingming that Soul Power is not something that cannot be studied. There is nothing in this world that cannot be studied. As long as the method is right, improving Soul Power is not a problem.

If the method is right, even a god, Qingming is confident he can create.

At this moment, the Qingming has arrived.

Two months later.

Hilrey Intermediate Soul Master Academy.

After nearly two months of training and with the help of No. 7 Life Liquid, Qingming successfully raised his General Soul power by two levels, and he is now a level 15 Soul Master.

A 12-year-old level 15 Soul Master is generally not rejected by any intermediate Soul Master Academy.

Hilrey Intermediate Soul Master Academy is one of the few academies that places particular emphasis on theoretical knowledge. Unlike other intermediate academies, which generally accept students as long as they reach level fifteen, Hillry Intermediate Soul Master Academy is a good choice for admission.

In addition to the physical constitution test, Hilrey also has a theoretical exam. Even if someone's Soul Power reaches level 15, Hilrey will still refuse if their theoretical knowledge is too poor.

Conversely, if your theoretical knowledge is exceptionally strong, Hilrey might even lower their requirements for you, allowing you to be admitted even if your level is a few grades lower.

Two months ago, Qingming chose Hillary College as his first choice for intermediate academy because Hillary College was the only one he had a chance of getting into. Other intermediate academies were practically hopeless.

Two months ago, Qingming's chances of passing the exam were only about 30%, because his level was too low. Even if Qingming had reached level 14 Qingming would have had an 80% chance of passing.

The admission criteria for intermediate Soul Master Academy are twelve years old and level fifteen. Being one level lower might be possible, but being two levels lower means you can only pray.

Hilrey is indeed a school that highly values theory, but this is all relative and relies entirely on the support of its peers.

If your Soul Power can reach level eighteen before the age of twelve, even if you fail the theoretical exam, Hilrey will still accept you.

Fortunately, my Soul Power Level has already increased, so I'm absolutely certain I'll pass the theory test.

If even I can't pass the theory exam, then no one in the entire Hilrey can expect to be admitted.

Hilrey's teacher actually conducted a root bone Soul Power test at the door.

Next up: Liu Yun.

Liu Yun: "Here I am, teacher. I am twelve years old, a level fifteen weapon Soul Master, and my Martial Soul is a ring-pommel sword..."

Next: Qingming.

Qingming responded respectfully, "Here I am, teacher. I am Qingming, twelve years old, with Soul Power level of fifteen, a level fifteen Battle Soul Master, and my Martial Soul is fire."

After finishing Qingming handed over his identification.

The college teacher took his certificate, glanced at it a few times but couldn't find any problems, and then told Qingming to go to the classroom to wait.

"Go to classroom six and wait. Your theory exam will be scheduled shortly."

Qingming: "Okay, thank you, teacher."

When Qingming arrived at Classroom 7, she found that there were already quite a few people there. Qingming didn't see any familiar faces, so she found a quiet corner to stay in by herself.

Hilrey is located in Sibin City, a medium-sized city with two intermediate-level Soul Master Academy and seven junior-level Soul Master Academy. The junior-level Soul Master Academy he was in before Qingming was in another small city, so it was perfectly normal not to run into any acquaintances here.

Before long, the classroom was full, and soon a teacher came in.

First, he introduced himself, introduced his school, and bragged about how great Hilrey was. He rambled on and on until Qingming was almost asleep before he stopped.

After saying that, the teacher handed out a test paper to each student; the theory test was about to begin.

Teacher: "Everyone must hand in their papers in one hour. You may hand them in early. After handing in your papers, go to the square for the practical test. Other teachers will be there to help you with the test."

"Start the test now."

There were only five questions on the test paper. The questions in this world were not as varied as those in my previous life, which included multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.

These five questions are all very basic and quite simple, at least for Qingming Festival.

With an hour allotted for answering the questions, Qingming finished in less than ten minutes. However, seeing his future classmates scratching their heads in frustration, Qingming fell into deep thought.

Is it really that difficult?

Isn't it something anyone with hands can do?

Or is it that my answer was too simple and I need to provide a more in-depth explanation?

After all, this was Qingming's first test in the Douluo Continent, and Qingming had no experience with taking tests.

Qingming tilted his head slightly, his eyes darting around, as if trying to see how the person next to him would answer.

In less than three seconds, the sound of the monitoring teacher coughing startled Qingming back to reality.

"Ahem, during the exam, whispering and peeking are strictly prohibited. Violators will have their exam scores invalidated."

Okay, after the teacher's warning, Qingming didn't dare to glance around anymore.

Let me answer honestly. Since you want me to go a little deeper, I'll go a little further. It's a bit difficult, but not a big problem.

With half an hour left before the exam ended, Qingming had already discussed and expanded on all the questions. Seeing that others were handing in their papers one after another, Qingming also handed in his.

As soon as we Qingming the classroom, we headed to the square; the practical assessment was next.

In the Soul Master World, you may not understand the theory, but you must be able to fight. Those who cannot fight are useless and despised, especially Battle Soul Master.

Silent rant during Qingming Festival:

They're all brutes.

Why does someone with a sharper mind, better memory, faster reaction time, and more energy and stamina than the average person always want to fight?

Why can't we just read more books and study harder?

The existence of Soul Power makes many impossible things possible. If this were on Blue Star in my previous life, Blue Star could probably have easily entered the interstellar era.

If even one-tenth of the Soul Master on the entire continent could focus their energy on production and construction, or on studying the essence of things, the Douluo Continent would probably have entered the era of creating gods long ago, with Soul Saint as common as dogs and Douluo Earth Flow.

They're really a bunch of Savage who use guns like clubs.

Qingming: "Hello teacher, I'm here to participate in the practical test. This is my information."

"Okay, let me see. Wait a moment. The test will be conducted in groups of five. There are only three of us now, including you. Once we have five people, you can start the test."

Before long, all five of us were gathered together. The teacher in charge of the practical exercise then called the five of us together.

"I've reviewed the information of all five of you. I'm the instructor in charge of your combat test, a level 38 Power Attack System Battle Soul Elder with the Beast Martial Soul Red Bull. You need to withstand me for five minutes. If you're still standing after five minutes, you'll pass with a perfect score. If you don't last five minutes, your score will be based on your performance in the battle. I'm giving you five minutes to exchange tactics with each other. The test will begin in five minutes."

Qingming the five people, a tall young man spoke first. Judging from his attire and the wolf head emblem on his chest, he should be a nobleman.

"I am Wolf Wright, and the great Viscount Wolf of the Duchy of Nock is my grandfather. I am twelve years old, with Soul Power Level of seventeen, Power Attack System Battle Soul Master, and my Martial Soul is the Wind Wolf. Since we are forming teams, I think we should temporarily elect a captain. This will allow for better teamwork and help everyone pass the assessment. I am a level seventeen Battle Soul Master Battle Soul Master; I presume none of you have a higher level than me? Level eighteen Soul Master are already qualified to join advanced Soul Master Academy, so there's no need for them to be here. I volunteer to be the captain. Who agrees? Who disagrees?"

Wolf Wright said confidently that Binsi City, where Hilrey was located, was one of the cities of the Duchy of Nock. The Wolf Family's fiefdom was also located in Binsi City. They were one of the more powerful forces in Binsi City, a relatively strong local tyrant. His grandfather, the hereditary viscount Wolf, was a level 57 Power Attack System Battle Soul King, ranking among the top ten in the entire Binsi City.

After all, Viscount Wolf was a hereditary viscount with a fief. In the aristocratic circle, nobles with fiefs were Innate a level above those without. Although Wolf was only a viscount, his status was higher than that of Earl without a fief.

Apart from the Grand Duke of Nok, there are no hereditary marquises in the Duchy of Nock. There are only two ordinary marquises, and the highest hereditary title is that of an Earl. There are only seven hereditary Earl in total, so it's no wonder that Wolf Wright is so proud of his lineage.

"My name is Wend, I'm twelve years old, a level fifteen weapon Soul Master, Martial Soul is a fan. I have no problem Wright the captain of the team."

Wolf Wright glanced at Wend, pleased with his support in becoming captain, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his Kakuzu.

"Zhao Xiaolong, twelve years old, level sixteen weapon Soul Master, Martial Soul: Formation -Formation-Breaking Spear. No objections."

Qingming smiled sincerely and warmly, "My name is Qingming, I'm twelve years old, a level fifteen Battle Soul Master, and my Martial Soul is fire. I have no objection to Brother Wright being the team leader."

The last person I'll introduce is a quiet and lovely girl.

"My name is Su Xiaoxi, I'm eleven years old, a level nineteen Soul Master, and my Martial Soul is water. Um, I'm not good at fighting, so I don't mind whoever takes my place as captain."

After Su Xiaoxi finished speaking, she glanced at Wolf Wright shyly.

Wolf Wright's face suddenly turned red. He felt like he was being slapped in the face. He had just said that no one was taller than him, and now his face really hurt.

He sat up in shock while on his deathbed, realizing that the clown was himself.

In fact, not only Wright surprised, but Qingming and the others were also quite taken aback. Eleven years old, level nineteen—even high-level Soul Master Academy would accept such talent, right?

She's so cute, and her Martial Soul is water—did she come to the wrong place? Shouldn't her destiny be the Heavenly Water Advanced Soul Master Academy?

Wright said a little embarrassedly, "Ahem, well, since there are no problems, let's discuss our tactics. We only have three minutes left."

Wright revealed his Martial Soul, and a yellow Soul Ring suddenly appeared.

"My First Soul Skill is the Soul-Dispersing Iron Claws. After using it, a pair of sharp claws grow from my hands. They are extremely sharp and can easily cut through gold and jade. In addition, they can also increase the strength of my arms by 50%."

After finishing speaking, Wright glanced at Su Xiaoxi a little embarrassedly, but there was no jealousy or hatred in his eyes. There was nothing he could do; after all, good-looking people always receive the most leniency, especially from the opposite sex.

After Wright, Wend revealed his Martial Soul, and a white Soul Ring appeared.

"My First Soul Skill is Wind-Breaking Slash, which can summon Wind Blade to attack enemies. I can summon up to three Wind Blade at the same time, but if I summon three Wind Blade at the same time, my Soul Power can only support one attack. If I only summon one Wind Blade, my Soul Power can support five attacks."

Next up was Zhao Xiaolong, who summoned his Formation-Breaking Spear, which had a white Soul Ring on it, even tinged with yellow. Unfortunately, his Soul Ring was almost a hundred years old.

"My First Soul Skill is Spear Shadow. When used, it creates a Spear Shadow. When my Martial Soul, the Formation-Breaking Spear, hits the opponent, the Spear Shadow can deal an additional 50% damage to the enemy."