Heaven Dou Imperial Academy
Meng Shenji was arranging the curriculum for this semester. Seeing the recorded increase in soul power on the student list, he rubbed his temples sadly.
The last time Qin Ming returned from the Star Luo Empire, he reported in detail the process of the student exchange.
It was said that Yu Xiaowei, with the cultivation level of a Soul Master, not only fought against a level-44 Battle Soul Sect member but also defeated the Netherworld White Tiger, whose combat power was close to that of a Soul King.
He couldn't help but sigh to the heavens.
"Why was I so blind to recognize Huizhu and hand over such a good seedling to Liu Erlong?"
The Heaven Dou Imperial Academy had everything one needed. The simulated environment was the best in the country, and the faculty was unmatched by Lanba.
If a genius like that had been placed in Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, he would have already broken through to the Soul Sect level by now.
Not to mention the things taken away by Yu Xiaowei. He felt sad every time he thought about it.
However, a month after this incident, something happened that gave him a massive headache.
Dugu Bo, a level 92 Titled Douluo, also known as Du, had joined the least remarkable advanced soul master academy in Heaven Dou City—Lanba Academy.
This wasn't a side job, but an actual teaching position.
Classes were held three times a week.
At the same time, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect jointly sponsored a large number of gold soul coins to Blue Tyrant Academy.
Claiming to build the best simulated training environment in Tiandou City.
Although Lanba Academy was constantly publicizing itself, the number of students they recruited this year was significantly lower.
Knock knock knock —
Just as he was having a headache, a knock was heard at the door.
"Come in."
After putting on his glasses, he sat upright and composed himself.
But when he saw that it was Qin Ming, he was shocked.
"Teacher Qin, didn't you go on a trip with the Royal Battle Team? Why are you back so soon?"
"Dean Meng, I can't lead this team anymore."
Qin Ming's voice was filled with indescribable exhaustion, with a hint of restrained anger in it.
Meng Shenji was even more surprised. He had seen the Royal Battle Team children before. Although two of them were a bit mischievous, they were all good children who respected their teachers.
Especially his two favorites, Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng—he had even given them some personal guidance.
How could Qin Ming be reduced to this state now?!
"Tianheng and Xiaoyan... those two kids dropped out."
Qin Ming's next words were like a thunderbolt, exploding in Meng Shenji's mind.
"How could this happen?!"
Meng Shenji suddenly stood up, rushed to Qin Ming, grabbed his clothes, and roared.
"What did you do?! Why did those good children drop out?! Where have you been all this time?! What happened?! Tell me everything!"
As he roared, an endless darkness erupted from him and quickly spread, devouring the light in the office. A terrifying black demon floated in the air, opened its bloody mouth, and roared silently at Qin Ming.
Seeing Meng Shenji's bloodshot eyes, Qin Ming smiled bitterly with a hopeless expression.
"They went to Lanba Academy."
Meng Shenji was stunned. The aura he had released dissipated instantly, and his face was filled with bitterness.
"Yes, one is Yu Xiaowei's nephew, and the other is Dugu Bo's granddaughter. We truly have no reason to stop them."
As if all the energy in his body had been drained, he staggered back to his seat, mumbling with lifeless eyes.
"We were the best students once."
"We were the best students in the past."
"Teacher Qin, it's over. Our Heaven Dou Imperial Academy is finished."
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Lanba Academy
Dugu Bo was teaching very diligently.
From soul ring matching to soul power distribution in combat, and even the experiences gained during promotion.
He held nothing back.
Yu Xiaowei, sitting in the audience, nodded in satisfaction.
As he expected, as long as Dugu Yan could be persuaded, there was no need to worry that Dugu Bo wouldn't give his all.
Seeing Dugu Yan's hair turning half-black and half-purple, it seemed Dugu Bo's treatment had made some progress.
No wonder that old man smiled all day and never forgot to slap him every time they met.
"That bastard Yu Tianxin. He was told to come listen to a lecture by a Titled Douluo, but he still didn't show up. I'll find a reason to beat him up one day."
Yu Xiaowei thought angrily.
Yu Tianheng, on the other hand, was obedient. He just said that Dugu Yan was also coming to Lanba, and the boy happily followed.
Think about it, over this past month, he had lobbied everywhere and even delayed his own cultivation, and in the end, he only recruited two students.
Just two words described it:
Failure!!
Dugu Bo, sitting on the podium, got angry upon seeing Yu Xiaowei's absent-minded expression.
"Yu Xiaowei, stand up!"
"When a powerful attack-type soul master fights, how should soul skills and soul power be balanced? Answer quickly."
The entire class's eyes focused on Yu Xiaowei.
He stood up and answered as a matter of course.
"After the amplification skill is activated, use the most powerful attack skill and charge forward."
Dugu Bo's face twitched. Clearly, this brat hadn't listened to a word of his lecture.
"Tianheng, go explain it to him."
"When a strong attack-type soul master fights, he should first activate a defensive soul skill, then use an amplification skill to enhance himself. Try not to use high-consumption skills at first. After testing and understanding the opponent's abilities, use your strongest attack skill to strike. But be cautious not to drain all your soul power. Always retain enough to release a soul skill."
Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction. His future son-in-law was still reliable. Not like Yu Xiaowei, who only made him angrier the more he looked at him.
"Yu Xiaowei, get out!"
"Alright—"
As the whole class watched him leave, Yu Xiaowei blew Dugu Bo a kiss and ran out laughing.
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After leaving Blue Tyrant Academy, Yu Xiaowei headed straight for Sunset Forest.
He was already level 39. It was time to consume the Ice and Fire Grass.
Since Dugu Bo promised him all the magical herbs, he hadn't come here again.
He was indeed trustworthy when it came to keeping promises.
Above the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Dugu Bo had formed a poison formation. Ordinary people couldn't enter, so he wasn't afraid of being disturbed.
Soon, Yu Xiaowei arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Seeing the two magical herbs beside the spring emitting strange phenomena, he immediately summoned his martial spirit, entered half-dragon form, and approached.
He only remembered that the two herbs must be taken within ten breaths, but he forgot which one was iron and which one was jade.
But it didn't matter.
He approached the Fiery Apricot Tree, stood in front of it, and measured the distance. His second soul ring lit up, doubling his body speed. Then, he opened his mouth and swallowed the Fiery Apricot.
The magical herb quickly turned into a lava ball in his mouth, spinning furiously in his stomach.
Not daring to delay, he immediately rushed to the Eight-Petal Ice Grass.
Intense burning pain erupted across his chest and abdomen. His body temperature rose rapidly, and even his cold sweat evaporated instantly.
"Luckily my martial spirit is Godzilla. After turning into a half-dragon, it's highly resistant to heat. Anyone else would've turned to ash from that herb alone."
After experiencing the terrifying power of the Fire Apricot, Yu Xiaowei felt some fear. One breath, two breaths... eight breaths.
When he silently counted to the eighth breath, he reached the Eight-Petal Ice Grass.
Without hesitation, he bit into the extremely cold magical herb.
An intense chill spread through his body, clashing fiercely with the fiery medicinal power.
His body trembled violently, and red and blue energies surged through him.
If his physical constitution didn't far exceed an ordinary Soul Master's, he might have already exploded.
Enduring the immense pain, he jumped into the spring and sank beneath its surface.
Under the effect of the Ice and Fire spring, the extreme energies of the two herbs quickly fused into his body.
After a while, Yu Xiaowei floated up and soaked comfortably in the spring.
The pain was gone, replaced by a refreshing sensation. He could clearly feel the ice and fire energies transforming his body.
He stayed in the spring for an entire day, and when dusk came, the drowsy Yu Xiaowei opened his eyes.
Stretching comfortably, he sensed his soul power. In an instant, his expression shifted from joy to rage.
"Damn it! They said the immortal grass could break the bottleneck!!"
"Why didn't my soul power increase?!"