Douluo Continent: I, the world's greatest immortal master, have taken Ning Rongrong as my disci

Chapter 187: Instruction, Laying the Foundation for the Disciple's Path to Ultimate Attributes

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The peach blossom bells rang.

On one side of the school, there is a teaching grove, where classes are held under clear skies.

This was Su Ran's first lecture in two years.

With core disciples such as Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan at the forefront, they sat at the very front of the seats, occupying more than half of the seats.

The disciples, represented by Xue Wu and Hu Liena, sat at the back of the seats.

Neatly arranged peach trees are placed on both sides of the student seats.

The largest and most lush peach tree is at the very front. Beneath the blooming peach tree is a jade screen that is ten meters long and five meters high. The edges of the jade screen are carved with the academy's rules and maxims, while the inside can be used to write down and pass on knowledge.

Su Ran stood in front of the jade screen. Bibi Dong changed into a teacher's robe from Taoyuan Academy, and carrying books and ink, she took over the work of grinding ink and transcribing books that Wang Sheng and Ning Rongrong had previously done.

Upon hearing the academy's class bell, a beautiful woman dressed in plain clothes, wearing a golden headband and holding a broom, slowly swept out from the depths of the peach grove.

When they reached a distance of about 100 meters, Liu Erlong dared not approach any closer. He stood under the tree, his gaze falling on Su Ran. His indifferent eyes instantly softened.

Being able to catch a glimpse of Dean Su's demeanor from afar is already a rare treat.

But when Liu Erlong caught a glimpse of the stunningly beautiful woman in the elegant robes of a teacher from Peach Blossom Spring on the side of the jade screen, his expression became complex, his face showing a mixture of jealousy, anger, and helplessness:

It's you again, Bibi Dong.

Why are you always picking on me?
Yu Xiaogang, you ruined my life!
Liu Erlong gripped the broom tightly, her heart once filled with despair, now even filled with hatred.

But at this moment, the golden headband on her head began to tighten, and she could only sit cross-legged, calm her mind, and recite the purification mantra twice.

This Mind-Cleansing Mantra was a method Ning Rongrong exceptionally obtained from her teacher after seeing that Ning Rongrong often suffered from unbearable headaches, in order to relieve her headaches caused by the golden headband.

Ning Rongrong sighed deeply, noting that Liu Erlong was still unable to escape the headache caused by the golden headband.

I don't know what kind of charm this little jade dog has. Even though it has turned into that ghostly appearance, it can still linger in the mind of the sect guardian I took in.

Why is the jade puppy so charming?

Ning Rongrong still hasn't figured out this problem.

Why would a fifty-year-old man who couldn't even break through level thirty, with an ordinary, even decadent and ugly appearance, be so infatuated with a Soul Saint powerhouse with an outstanding physique and looks, become a simp?
Even Bibi Dong, who has become an assistant instructor at Taoyuan Academy, used to have a great fondness for that little jade dog.

What magic does the jade puppy possess? Does anyone know?

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"Alright, this is my first time giving a public lecture to so many students. I'm very happy that the college has so many outstanding students like you, and I look forward to your performance."

"The course I've prepared for you today mainly covers the theory of the Soul Master cultivation system."

"Before we begin the class, I'd like to ask you all a question: In the Douluo Continent, what aspect should a Soul Master focus on in their cultivation? Three options: ① Improving Soul Power is important, ② The unity of man and soul, and mastery of the Martial Soul are even more important, ③ Martial Soul optimization and attributes are important."

"Everyone, please don't be shy, and feel free to have a harmonious discussion."

Just then, accompanied by a gentle breeze carrying the fragrance of peach blossoms, Teacher Su Ran, standing at the front of the students in front of the jade screen, finally spoke.

Su Ran did not rush to instill Soul Master knowledge into the students, but instead guided them step by step.

Upon hearing the teacher's question, the students below the stage began to discuss which of the three options given by the teacher was more important.

As the senior sister, Ning Rongrong set an example by raising her hand and standing up, saying:

"Ever since I started learning from my teacher, he has always told us that we must use the power of our martial soul correctly and become one with it in order to unleash our strongest power. We have been cultivating in this way, and the results have been very good. It has allowed us to truly develop the power of our martial soul and become outstanding soul masters among our peers."

"Who agrees and who opposes?"

After Ning Rongrong finished speaking, Su Ran looked at the other students and asked.

"Actually, ③ is very important, but no matter how good the attributes are, if you can't even achieve the unity of man and soul, how can you talk about optimization?" Dugu Yan, Meng Yiran, and several other core disciples raised their hands to speak up: "So we also think ② is quite important. The unity of man and soul has always been the key to our cultivation, and it has indeed made us stronger."

This statement received unanimous approval from the core disciples of the academy.

In comparison, in the past, they witnessed Wang Sheng's Tiger Form Fist defeating Dai Mubai despite being above his level, Zhu Zhuqing's spirit cat relentlessly pursuing enemies, and Dugu Yan using a snake to suppress a dragon, among other feats, all thanks to the unity of human and soul.

Are there different opinions?

Several core disciples approved option ②, and the other registered disciples and junior sisters naturally considered it the best answer.

On the contrary, the Demon-Slaying Douluo, who had come to Peach Blossom Academy as a guest with Qian Renxue, was also listening in and couldn't help but speak up:

"Teacher Su, soul power is still the most important thing. Controlling the power of a martial soul isn't that difficult. In any case, the martial soul belongs to you. With cultivation, we soul masters will become more and more proficient in using it. However, the increase in soul power means the possibility of the birth of more powerful new soul skills, and it can also bring a power boost to the soul master, giving them a head start over others."

When your soul and body merge, I already have an extra soul ring and soul skill. How can you fight me?
Before Su Ran could speak, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and other students had already cast strange looks at the Demon-Slaying Douluo, as if they were looking at an idiot.

He'd lost all confidence because of the Demon-Slaying Douluo, and scratched his head:
"Could it be... that I'm wrong? This is the path that generations of Soul Masters have come up with and summarized. This is how we've all come up with it."

"Multiple rings and bones, one wave of skill; fewer rings and bones, turn around and run."

"Pfft~"

Upon hearing the theory that one should turn around and run away when there are few rings and bones, even Wang Sheng couldn't help but chuckle.

Xiao Chenyu arrived late and, not knowing what Wang Sheng was grinning about, couldn't help but ask, "Father, is there something wrong with what he said?"

"You brat, what are you laughing at? These are standard theories recorded in our Spirit Hall's Soul Master Manual. What insights do you have?"

The Demon-Slaying Douluo was also annoyed by Wang Sheng's laugh. He had been a guest at Peach Blossom Academy for a few days, and it was one thing for these pampered young ladies to laugh at him, but what was this big idiot who only knew how to lead his underlings to practice boxing at the school gate doing? Wasn't this an insult and a disrespect to him?

"I'm so sorry, I've been trying to control myself, but I just couldn't hold it in anymore. I'm so sorry."

Wang Sheng apologized to the Demon-Slaying Douluo.

It would have been better if he hadn't apologized; the apology only made the Demon Slayer Douluo even more popular.

Isn't this mocking his own incompetence, to the point that even he can't help but laugh?

"You little brat, you have to tell me what you're laughing at today."

The Demon-Slaying Douluo strode towards Wang Sheng and assumed a defensive stance for Wang Sheng and Xiao Chenyu.

Su Ran spoke calmly:
"Today is an open class, so everyone is free to speak. Wang Sheng, why don't you tell the Demon-Slaying Douluo your opinion? Why are you laughing?"

Wang Sheng nodded respectfully and said:

"In response to Teacher, I just couldn't help laughing because I was thinking of the scene described by Demon Slayer Douluo. 'Without soul rings or bones, they turn and run away.' In that case, there's no need for us soul masters to fight. We can just show our soul power level and the soul bones we have, compare who has a higher soul power level and more soul bones, and then declare the soul master with the higher level and more soul bones the winner."

"Those with weak soul power will run away as soon as they see a soul master with high soul power, and dare not fight. I find that very interesting."

After Wang Sheng finished speaking, the Demon-Slaying Douluo blushed. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that there seemed to be some truth to it.

According to this principle of Soul Masters, how do we account for those with lower Soul Power defeating those with higher Soul Power in the Soul Master Competition?
However, Demon-Slaying Douluo is a respected elder of the Spirit Hall, so how could he allow these juniors to disrespect him like this?

"This is a fallacy. The concept of multiple rings and bones is naturally based on the premise that the quality of martial souls is the same. If the quality of martial souls is vastly different, then of course it is another matter."

The involvement of the Demon-Slaying Douluo piqued Su Ran's interest.
"Since Demon-Slaying Douluo believes that having more rings and bones is more important, and my disciples believe that the unity of man and soul is more important, why don't we ask Demon-Slaying Douluo to compress his soul power to the level of a Soul Emperor at around level sixty and fight against my disciples who are at the Soul King level? They can use soul skills. Whoever wins will be the victor. What do you say?"

The Demon-Slaying Douluo smiled and said, "Dean Su, isn't this a bad idea? If word gets out, won't it be said that the Demon-Slaying Douluo is bullying the weak?"

"It's alright, it's an academic discussion, it has nothing to do with seniority," Su Ran said calmly.

"Since Dean Su has said so, then please, anyone can come!"

The Demon-Slaying Douluo's feet sank, and he walked into a clearing in a peach grove, sweeping his sleeve as he spoke.

(End of this chapter)