"What's wrong, Gu Yue?"
"Is there something..."
"on my face?"
Noticing Gu Yue's expression, Tang Luochuan turned his gaze toward her with a smile.
"No..."
"I was just thinking about something."
Hearing this, Gu Yue immediately shook her head seriously before shifting her gaze elsewhere, her expression composed.
"Alright."
Tang Luochuan nodded without pressing further.
"..."
"It must just be my imagination."
"Luo Chuan was just testing his secondary profession level earlier—how could he have gone to meet another girl?"
Gu Yue withdrew her gaze, her thoughts still churning, before finally convincing herself.
She must have been overthinking things.
"Teacher Wu Zhangkong, have you made your decision?"
"Will you take over Class One, Grade One?"
Meanwhile, in the office.
Long Xuheng had come to Wu Zhangkong once again, a faint smile on his face as he spoke plainly.
Class One, Grade One—as the cohort with the most prodigies since the founding of East Sea Academy—had to be led by Wu Zhangkong.
Five Grand Soul Master prodigies.
And that kid from the Xie Family would soon become a Grand Soul Master as well, making it a total of six under-ten-year-old Grand Soul Masters. With students like these, he doubted the other would refuse.
"..."
"I accept the transfer."
Finally, Wu Zhangkong nodded.
This batch of prodigies was one he absolutely had to take—even if the heavens themselves objected, he would still switch classes.
"But I have one condition."
"Go ahead, go ahead."
Long Xuheng replied casually, his smile bright. As long as the other was willing to agree, any request could be considered.
"There's a student in Class Five, Grade One named Tang Wulin—he also has considerable potential. I want to bring him to Class One."
"Tang Wulin?"
Hearing the name, Long Xuheng visibly froze for a moment. Without a doubt, the name left a strong impression.
The reason was simple—he was the younger brother of Tang Luochuan, one of Class One's prodigies. It was impossible not to remember.
But his potential was simply too lacking.
At the same age, his older brother was already at the 28th rank, while he was still stuck at the 12th. Not to mention, his Martial Soul was just Blue Silver Grass.
Could a kid like this really join Class One?
"That's right, Tang Wulin."
"This is my only condition."
Wu Zhangkong said calmly.
Wu Lin was someone he absolutely had to take. A nine-year-old who had already become a third-rank Forging Master, with boundless hidden potential and innate superhuman strength.
His potential was no worse than anyone in Class One—except Tang Luochuan and Gu Yue. Even if he pursued forging, he could still enter Shrek Academy.
"Fine, I'll agree to this. But whether he can stay in Class One isn't just up to us—his talent is simply too..."
"Leave the students to me. You don't need to worry about that. As long as Wu Lin can join Class One."
Hearing this, Wu Zhangkong shook his head.
As long as Wu Lin was in Class One.
Everything else could be settled by him. And for what couldn't be settled...
Didn't he still have a hammer?
"Then let's go."
"Alright."
With that, the two left the office and headed toward Class One, Grade One.
"Everyone, quiet down."
"Starting today, Teacher Wu Zhangkong has officially been appointed as the homeroom teacher for Class One."
Long Xuheng entered first, and behind him, the figure in white robes with blue hair instantly brightened everyone's mood.
"Hmm?"
"Teacher Wu is here."
"And he brought Wu Lin along too."
Tang Luochuan was momentarily stunned by the sight before him, then couldn't help but smile. It seemed that with his intervention, even Teacher Wu couldn't handle Class Five with just Wu Lin alone.
Well, this way everyone would be in the same class.
"Teacher Wu Zhangkong!"
"Teacher Wu Zhangkong is our homeroom teacher!"
Watching the scene unfold, Zhang Yangzi, as the number one fan, had stars in his eyes. He had thought Teacher Wu wouldn't be teaching him anymore, but to his surprise...
It was still him!
For a moment, he felt completely revitalized.
"Let me introduce myself. I am Wu Zhangkong, and from now on, I will be your homeroom teacher."
Wu Zhangkong's gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Tang Luochuan and Gu Yue, the strongest among them, as he spoke calmly.
Class One would now be under his guidance.
And these two top prodigies...
"Wu Zhangkong's charisma is truly extraordinary."
Long Xuheng couldn't help but marvel at the chain reaction Wu Zhangkong had caused. He then went to Class Five of the first grade and summoned a somewhat bewildered Tang Wulin.
"Teacher, what's going on?"
Tang Wulin asked, confused.
From what Director Long Xuheng had said, he was now a student of Class One, first grade? But with his talent, he shouldn't have been able to make it in.
"This is our new classmate, Tang Wulin."
"Wu Lin, introduce yourself."
Looking at the newcomer, Wu Zhangkong said calmly.
"Hello everyone, I'm Tang Wulin. My Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, and I'm a twelve-level, one-ring Control System Battle Soul Master."
"Twelve level?"
Hearing Tang Wulin's cultivation level, the class was filled with surprise and silence.
With such talent, could he really belong in Class One?
If someone like him could join Class One, what prestige would the class, known for having the most talented freshmen, still hold?
"I know you all doubt Tang Wulin's strength and question his qualifications to stay in Class One."
"Very well. As long as he defeats any one of you here, that should prove he deserves to stay."
"Wu Lin, choose your opponent."
Wu Zhangkong seemed to have anticipated this reaction. His expression remained calm as he spoke plainly.
The reason was simple: Tang Wulin's displayed potential was indeed weak, but that didn't mean he wasn't a genius.
Those in Class One naturally had good potential, but Wu Lin wasn't far behind. Though he couldn't compare to Tang Luochuan and the others, he could still hold his own against the rest.
"Yes, Teacher."
Hearing this, Tang Wulin nodded seriously, then quietly scanned the class, searching for a lucky audience member to be his opponent...
But soon, he found himself at a loss. Sometimes, making a choice was truly difficult.
"I didn't expect Wu Lin to join Class One too. Not bad."
"I wonder who Wu Lin will pick?"
Watching the scene unfold, Xie Xie murmured curiously, his face full of intrigue.
Tang Wulin was quite happy that the other party could come to Class One. This way, they could walk together and return together in the future. Moreover, as the other's roommate, he knew that Tang Wulin possessed innate extraordinary abilities.
He thought to himself, the other would definitely stay in Class One...
Wait a minute, why are you looking at me!
Noticing Tang Wulin's gaze fixed on him, Xie Xie felt momentarily bewildered. Please don't tell him...
"Xie Xie."
"Let's do this."
With a smile, Tang Wulin spoke calmly, confirming the other's suspicion.
The opponent he chose was none other than Xie Xie himself.
"Wait—"
"Wu Lin, what are you doing?!"