Douluo Continent: The World Shines with Stars

Chapter 9 Canghui Academy

"Please wait, Patriarch. We will go on our own."

"Yes, yes, Mom, I'll take my cousin instead."

Xu Mingxi stood at the incense burner, waving goodbye to his grandmother. He would be living at the academy from now on and wouldn't be coming back much.

Today was the day he had arranged to meet with the dean of Canghui Academy. Xu Fangzhuo drove the carriage, taking Xu Mingxi and Chao Tianxiang to the academy.

Canghui Academy is located in the south of Canghui City. The start of the semester has already passed, and Xu Mingxi is a transfer student who got in through connections.

When they arrived at the door, a tutor was already standing there to greet them.

Xu Fangzhuo met this person yesterday. He is Director Pan, who is in charge of handling various miscellaneous matters at Canghui Academy. He is a level 54 Control System Battle Soul King with the Martial Soul Rock Vulture Bracelet.

"Lord Xu has arrived. The dean is already waiting for you in his office. Please come in."

Xu Mingxi nodded to Uncle Fang Zhuo. Chao Yunxiang had already gotten off the carriage before arriving at the school, and would go find Xu Mingxi after she enrolled.

Upon entering Canghui Academy, Xu Mingxi almost felt as if she had returned to her university in her previous life.

"Fang Zhuo, over here."

A hoarse, aged voice woke Xu Mingxi. Turning her head, she saw an old man with a wrinkled face and dressed in traditional clothes waving at them.

Xu Fangzhuo greeted him with a smile, while Director Pan, with great tact, disappeared immediately.

The dean of Canghui Academy is named Wen Liang, and he was the captain of the school team in the same year as Xu Fangzhuo.

Now 62 years old, a level 71 offensive type battle spirit saint, with the martial spirit Diamond Arm Armor.

"Zhuozi, this must be a junior member of your clan. He doesn't look seventeen at all."

"Old Wen, this is different from what we agreed on yesterday."

"Oh dear, look at my mouth. Don't blame me, your child looks quite young."

The two sides tacitly reminisced about their days on the school team, while Xu Mingxi sat obediently beside them, occasionally refilling their tea.

"Zhuozi, I trust your character, but there are still some procedures to follow according to the academy's regulations."

"Of course, I won't make things difficult for you, Lao Wen."

With a glance from Uncle Fang Zhuo, Xu Mingxi stood up immediately, her Star Crown Martial Soul appearing with three soul rings—two yellow and one purple—flashing above her.

"Alright, in that case, Mingxi, you can go to the Star Dou Class."

"That place is full of Soul Master-level prodigies; you should have some common topics to discuss."

The class division of Canghui Academy was copied from Tiandou Royal Academy, but some minor modifications were made to take into account the actual situation.

Levels 15 to 20 are classified as Micro Star level, and levels 20 to 30 are classified as Extreme Star level.

Levels 30 to 35 are considered Star-level; once you reach level 35, you can graduate.

Canghui Academy mainly enrolls local commoners and small to medium-sized families. Its student body is incomparable to that of Tiandou Royal Academy. There is only one class in the entire Star Dou level.

Xu Mingxi didn't really come to school; the sect leader just wanted him to have some contact with the outside world.

By the way, I will participate in the next Soul Master Competition under the name of Canghui Academy. I don't care about getting any results, I just want to broaden my horizons.

The dean gave Xu Mingxi a general overview of the Star Dou Class.

Our homeroom teacher is Yan Feng, a level 51 agility-attack type battle spirit king, whose martial spirit is the Azure Wind Wolf.

Xu Mingxi also saw a familiar name on it: Ye Zhi Qiu, Martial Soul Xuan Turtle, Level 32 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Master.

"Then I'll take Mingxi to your class so you can get to know everyone."

Xu Mingxi nodded to Uncle Fang Zhuo and followed the dean toward the Star Dou Class.

After bidding farewell to the dean, Xu Fangzhuo returned to the sect to report back, leaving Xu Mingxi's safety and freedom to others.

Before even getting close to the classroom, Xu Mingxi could hear arguing coming from inside.

"Ye Zhi Qiu, you damn bastard, can't you get lost?"

"Tingyu, I really like you. Can you give me a chance?"

It seems things are going to get interesting from now on. Xu Mingxi followed the dean into the classroom with a sense of anticipation.

"What's all the noise about? Ye Zhi Qiu, you're causing trouble again."

Harassing your classmates, huh? Your training will double for the next three days—no, double for the next seven days!

Xu Mingxi suddenly remembered that Tingyu's surname was Wen.

Ye Zhi Qiu dared not offend the dean; if he dared to talk back, he might be in trouble for a month.

"I have a new student with you all. Let's give him a round of applause."

"Hello everyone, my name is Xu Mingxi, I am seventeen years old, a level 32 control-type Soul Master, and my Martial Soul is Star Crown."

The people in the classroom looked at Xu Mingxi with surprise and doubt. This new classmate looked too young.

After hearing Xu Mingxi's self-introduction, a murmur of disbelief arose from the audience.

"Seventeen years old? Doesn't seem like it."

"Wow, that's amazing! He's already a Soul Master at just seventeen."

Knock knock knock (tapping the blackboard).

"Quiet down. Mingxi is younger than all of you. You absolutely must not bully him."

"Tingyu, could you show him around the academy in a bit?" As soon as the dean left, everyone looked at Xu Mingxi with curiosity.

Ye Zhi Qiu stood up and walked over.

"Kid, I'm the boss of this class. You're going to listen to me from now on, understand?"

Before Xu Mingxi could speak, Wen Tingyu quickly came over to stop her, as this was someone her father had asked her to take care of.

"You bastard, you're asking for it, aren't you? He's someone I've got my back."

"Tingyu, I just wanted to help out the new classmate."

"I think you're looking to die. Do you want me to practice with you? Also, please call me by my full name from now on."

That tone, that aura—Xu Mingxi's eyes lit up; she just wanted to cheer for Wen Tingyu.

After dealing with Ye Zhi Qiu, Wen Ting Yu turned around and greeted Xu Ming Xi.

"Wen Tingyu, Level 38 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Master, Martial Soul Diamond Arm Armor."

"And me, Zhou Lingling, a level 31 support-type Soul Master, with the Martial Soul Jade Bracelet."

The one speaking next was the little follower who always followed Wen Tingyu.

Xu Mingxi looked around and realized that the entire Star Dou Class only had six people, including himself, not even enough to form a competition team.

Wen Tingyu and Zhou Lingling led Xu Mingxi around the campus, introducing him to the Star Dou Class.

Originally, there were six people in the Star Dou Class, but one of them went home.

The person who returned home was named Luo Yun, a level 38 offensive-type Battle Soul Master, whose Martial Soul was the Star Tiger.

He is the third prince of the Star Luo Kingdom and also the strongest person in his class. He is not graduating now only in order to participate in the next Soul Master Competition.

"Mingxi, Luo Yunren is quite a nice guy."

He's also the captain of our school team. With him around, Ye Zhi Qiu wouldn't dare cause any trouble.

Xu Mingxi wasn't considering that; what she was thinking about was the Star Tiger martial soul.

Isn't this the one I saw when I was hunting for my second spirit ring? My grandfather even took it home and raised it.

The two remaining students in the class are named Yun Ni and Xiong Lie, both of whom are level 31 Soul Masters.

One is an agile attacker with the spirit Cloud Sky Sparrow, and the other is a powerful attacker with the spirit Fiery Bear.

With the addition of Xu Mingxi, a team consisting entirely of Soul Masters was formed.

Moreover, there's still more than a year until the next Soul Master Competition, so maybe someone will be able to break through to the Soul Master level.

Xu Mingxi said goodbye to Wen Tingyu and Zhou Lingling, then went to Xingzhi Class to say hello to Chaotianxiang before heading straight back to her dormitory.

Uncle Fang Zhuo had already arranged for someone to help him tidy up the dormitory, and there was even a potted plant on the bedside table.

This is the Star-Gathering Grass that Xu Fangzhuo brought all the way from Xingluo Mountain, as a token of his hope for Xu Mingxi who is training outside.

"Little grass, from now on you'll be with me. We'll definitely be able to reach that position."

Xu Mingxi was full of confidence in his future. What Haotian Sect? What Spirit Hall? I'll crush them all if they get in my way.

The next day, Xu Mingxi was beaten down and collapsed on the ground, questioning the meaning of life.

Looking at Luo Yun, who was completely unharmed and hadn't even shed a drop of sweat, Xu Mingxi almost wanted to cover her face.

No, am I that weak?

"Mingxi, are you alright?"

"Captain, you're too strong! My StarNet can't hold you back at all."

Xu Mingxi's public demonstrations of her soul skills naturally don't reveal everything.

The first soul skill, Star Flash, can draw in starlight and blind others, but it cannot distinguish between friend and foe.

The second soul skill, Starlight Ray, summons a beam of starlight to deal single-target damage to the enemy.

The third soul skill, Star Net, involves weaving starlight into a net and shooting it out to control the enemy.

"It's just that my soul power is a bit higher and my martial soul is a bit more special."

Luo Yun was also surprised that this new classmate's martial spirit could actually amplify his own martial spirit.

He felt that he could even absorb the starlight summoned by his new classmates, and his speed was much faster.

This discovery made his eyes light up; this new classmate was simply his best assistant.

"Captain, you can't bully Mingxi, can you?"

"How could that be? I never bully anyone, right, Ye Zhi Qiu?"

"Brother Luo Yun is right."

"Pfft."

Seeing Ye Zhi Qiu almost huddled in the corner, Xu Ming Xi couldn't help but chuckle.

This is really too much like his martial spirit.

The entire venue was filled with laughter, except for the world where Ye Zhi Qiu was injured.

(End of this chapter)