Class 1, Heavenly Grade

Class 1, Grade 1 (Tianzhi Level)

As the time drew near to the start of class, the number of students in the classroom gradually increased.

However, because of the holiday, each student had a lot to discuss.

Until a voice suddenly rang out,

"Oh ho—, the boss and his wife are here!"

A handsome young man with short blond hair saw the figure walking in through the door, and his lively personality made him instantly startled.

The moment the green-haired girl, Dugu Yan, stepped into the classroom arm in arm with Yu Tianheng, a playful glint appeared in her green eyes.

"Yu Feng, you're quite excited. Should I give you some poison to help you get even more energetic?"

"Well--"

Upon hearing this, Yu Feng felt as if his throat had been suddenly gripped. Realizing what had happened, he hurriedly shook his head, his face full of resistance, "Sister Yanzi, how about we just forget about it? Just pretend I was being mean, or that I didn't say anything at all."

"Serves you right."

Seeing Yu Feng subdued, the black-clad, blond-haired youth sitting behind him gloated and mocked, "You've simply forgotten the pain once the wound has healed."

Upon hearing this, Yu Feng turned around and glared at him.

"Leopard, would it kill you to shut up with your sarcastic remarks!"

"Ha—serves you right."

"You want to fight?"

"Serves you right."

"..."

Just as these two clowns started arguing, the other students stood by and watched the spectacle. Dugu Yan rolled her eyes at the sight, let go of Yu Tianheng's arm, and returned to her seat.

Following behind them, Ye Lingling nodded to the Shi brothers who had greeted her, and then sat down in the corner of the classroom, enjoying the peace and quiet that belonged to her alone.

With the school bell about to ring, Yu Feng and Oslo were still acting like a pair of bickering lovers, so Yu Tianheng got tired of watching them. "Alright, you two, just shut up. How much soul power did you break through during your holiday at home?"

Mentioning this is like welcoming a conversation killer.

Yu Feng and Auslo awkwardly withdrew their attention and started talking about other things. For example, where the scenery was beautiful, where the food was delicious, and where there were unique local specialties…

None of them were related to cultivation.

This behavior immediately alerted Yu Tianheng to the situation.

"Did you two slack off the entire holiday?"

The tone was so certain that it didn't sound like a question at all.

"Uh—I have practiced cultivation, but…"

Seeing the two of them stammering, Yu Tianheng shook his head repeatedly.

Alright, I don't need to ask about that tone.

"You guys... you're finished."

Dugu Yan, standing to the side, also wagged her index finger, gloating.

Other participants who overheard the conversation: "..."

Everyone knows that while Teacher Qin is easy to talk to, that's only in everyday life. If anyone dares to slack off in their cultivation…

Tsk tsk tsk—

At that moment, their eyes were filled with pity.

Just then, "tap tap tap—"

The sound of leather shoes hitting the floor echoed in the corridor, a clear warning that instantly silenced the entire Class 1 of the Heavenly Sovereign Level.

At this moment, everyone sat up straight. As for those who slacked off during the holidays... well, they can only pray for good luck.

In less than three breaths, Qin Ming stepped into the classroom.

As he swept across the classroom with a warm smile, he paused briefly on Yu Tianheng, Yu Feng, and Aosi Luo.

However, compared to the relief he felt when the object landed on Yu Tianheng, he frowned at Yu Feng and Oslo, whose faces were filled with guilt, making the two of them even more nervous.

Just when the two thought the trial was about to begin,

"Welcome back to the academy."

Qin Ming smiled and spoke, his attitude as friendly as ever. His furrowed brows had relaxed, just as they always had.

Yu Feng and Oslo: "..."

We've been let off the hook? Really?

However, before they could even ponder why, Qin Ming's next words completely captured their attention.

"However, before the official start of school today, we would like to welcome a new student to join our Tianzhi Class 1. Welcome everyone."

After Qin Ming finished speaking, he looked towards the door.

"New student, please come in."

Oh? A freshman?

In an instant, everyone became interested. After all, the Soul Masters who could join their class were all exceptionally talented. They wanted to see what kind of person this new student was.

Upon hearing the noise, Ouyang Ling stepped into the classroom.

"Hello everyone."

Yu Tianheng, sitting in his seat, couldn't help but be surprised to see him.

"It's him?"

"So young, looks like only eight or nine years old."

Just as Dugu Yan was feeling surprised, she heard Yu Tianheng's voice from the side, asking curiously, "Tianheng, do you know him?"

Yu Tianheng nodded, finding it reasonable.

"He's the one I'm telling you..."

As the two were whispering to each other, Ouyang Ling's somewhat immature appearance also shocked the others in the classroom.

"Wait a minute? How old is he?"

"Judging from the looks of it, she's probably eight or nine years old? But to reach the Celestial Realm at that age?"

"..."

Qin Ming ignored the growing noise in the classroom, and neither did Ouyang Ling. As Qin Ming had planned, they walked straight to the front of the classroom and introduced themselves: "My name is Ouyang Ling, I am currently 8 years old, my martial soul is the Sea God Dragon, and I am a level 25 Great Soul Master."

Ouyang Ling's words caused all the students in the class, which numbered less than twenty, to gasp in shock. Their already stunned expressions widened again after the confirmation, as if they were looking at a monster.

"My goodness! She's really only eight years old?!"

"I think I'm about four years older than him..."

"This skill must have been cultivated since the womb!"

"..."

"And the Martial Soul sounds like a true dragon..."

It seemed someone had hit the nail on the head, causing all the students present to look at Yu Tianheng almost simultaneously.

At this moment, Yu Tianheng had also stopped talking with Dugu Yan. His gaze, after learning that Ouyang Ling's martial soul was "Sea God Dragon," shifted from shock to delight. Then came a sense of eager anticipation, as if he wanted to spar with someone of his own kind.

For a moment, it seemed to display its sharp edge!

Ouyang Ling was not afraid at all and returned the look with his eyes.

What a joke! Me, avoiding your sharp edge?!

But as Yu Tianheng sensed something was wrong and withdrew his gaze, Ouyang Ling glanced at a corner of the classroom and happened to see Ye Lingling staring at him subtly, with a look of doubt.

Ouyang Ling: "..."

That's strange... and her eyes too, how could she still recognize me in this state?

Forget it, I'm just scaring myself.

Just as Ouyang Ling's gaze clashed with that of each student below, Qin Ming calmed the noisy atmosphere down. But soon, his affable demeanor vanished, replaced by a meaningful expression.

"Everyone, you've been at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy for quite some time now. Being able to enter the Heavenly Supreme Class One means you're all geniuses. But today..." Qin Ming's tone suddenly changed, "8 years old and level 25, without a doubt, this is a true monster."

His gaze swept over the group of students, not even glancing at Yu Tianheng. His sharp gaze had already made the strongest student in the class look away, causing some others to lower their heads guiltily.

"There are mountains beyond mountains, and people beyond people. If you can't see them while you're in the academy, once you step outside, perhaps this mountain is just the first, not the last..."

Qin Ming's words brushed past Ouyang Ling's ears.

He was fully aware of Teacher Qin's purpose. Or rather, who among those present didn't share the same thought?

After all, where in the world are there so many monsters?

While they may know this, the people present are all young, and such actions can at least ignite their passion and drive.

Ouyang Ling was naturally pleased with this.

"But--"

Soon, just as Qin Ming was about to finish speaking, his expression suddenly changed, his gaze becoming extremely sharp and serious. Wherever his gaze fell, it was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over the two men who had just been fired up, instantly realizing something was wrong.

Sure enough, in the next second,

"Some guys, however, have wasted almost their entire holiday playing around. Yufeng! Oslo!" The final roll call made the two of them stand up instinctively.

The moment they looked up, Qin Ming's sharp eyes, like two steel knives, slashed at them. "Can you tell me why your cultivation hasn't improved at all after a whole holiday?"

"This…"

"us…"

After some hesitation, the two revealed the truth.

This time, however, no one gloated; instead, the same thought flashed through their minds:

They're both finished!

"Heh—, is that so?" Qin Ming rarely showed such a cold laugh, his usual refined demeanor gone. "You all think you're geniuses, don't you? Fine."

"Walk!"

Qin Ming uttered a single word and was the first to walk out of the classroom, "Today's first lesson is the Soul Battle Arena!"

At this moment, Ouyang Ling, who had been silent ever since Qin Ming spoke, suddenly had a glint of light flash in his eyes after hearing Teacher Qin's words.

Good, good, what he's been waiting for has finally arrived!

After everyone came to their senses, as the students filed out of the classroom, Yu Tianheng deliberately approached Ouyang Ling alone, his fighting spirit undiminished. "I'm looking forward to a battle between you and me."

"Me too. But..."

Unaccustomed to looking up when speaking to strangers, Ouyang Ling took a step back under Yu Tianheng's strange gaze, then raised her chin and pointed at Yu Feng and Oslo, who had an expression that said, "I'm about to die."

"I feel like the two of them are the main characters this time."

A helpless Yu Tianheng: "..."

Those two clowns deserved it!

"They were just clowns this time at best."

Almost subconsciously, Yu Tianheng muttered a disappointed remark, but quickly added to their defense, "Of course, their talent is not bad."

"uh-huh."

Ouyang Ling remained noncommittal, but found Yu Tianheng, a character who wasn't described in much detail, to be quite interesting.

Therefore he said:

Even if you have talent, you still have to work hard to realize it.

"That's true..."

Yu Tianheng shook his head.

But Ouyang Ling stopped talking and followed the main group to the Soul Arena, so he could only turn his gaze away.

He could only exchange a glance with Dugu Yan, who had been waiting for him, before speechlessly looking at Yu Feng and Oslo, who were still standing there like they had no soul. "How long are you two going to stand there?! Do you want everyone to wait for you?!"

"Yes, boss..." ×2

Yu Tianheng: "Cheer up! Don't embarrass yourself!"

Dugu Yan: "Don't force me to poison you."

Clearly, her words carried weight; her chilling tone sent a shiver down their spines: "Yes!" ×2