Douluo Continent: Dragon's Journey Across the World

Chapter 64 Return to the Beast Academy

After returning to his room, Yang Ping'an lay quietly on the bed and began to ponder.

I had a bit of a plan this time. According to the original plot, the Soul Master Competition will be held in less than two years, or more precisely, about a year and a half. My soul power should be about the same as Tang San's, both at level 32. But after Tang San had various opportunities during this period, especially his training in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, he reached level 42 by the time of the Soul Master Competition.

Comparatively speaking, the improvement of Feng Xiaotian and others during this period was far behind. The highest soul power level was only that of Feng Xiaotian, who was only a quasi-soul master, not even level 40 yet, but he was only level 44 during the Soul Master Competition.

It was during this year that Tang San, also possessing innate full soul power, bridged the approximately eight-level soul power gap.

He intentionally or unintentionally told Feng Xiaotian about some cultivation methods, and even deliberately gave Feng Xiaotian a warning. With Feng Xiaotian's talent, he could easily reach level 46 or even higher before the Soul Master Competition, which would make it much harder for Tang San to pass.

In particular, his words just now might be heard by the higher-ups of the three academies: Shenfeng, Tianshui, and Chihuo. With the aptitude of Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, and Shui Bing'er, it would be no problem for them to increase their soul power by one or two levels before the Soul Master Competition. In fact, each team might even produce one or two more Soul Masters. It would be quite interesting when they encountered Shrek Academy, which had no immortal herbs.

At the same time, the protectors of the Tianshui, Shenfeng, and Chihuo families also gathered together. These three were the deans of education of the three academies, and it was impossible for them not to personally accompany their direct disciples on their training trips.

These three are Shui Qingrou from Tianshui Academy, Feng Xuan from Shenfeng Academy, and Huo Lie from Chihuo Academy. All three are experts at the Soul Saint level.

Moreover, the three of them also had a document in their hands, which was Yang Ping'an's development path, containing detailed information about Yang Ping'an since he enrolled in school.

This was arranged after the encounter with the Golden Thread Ghost Serpent in the Star Dou Great Forest. The place is not far from Notting City, making the investigation very convenient.

After seeing the information, the three of them looked unusually gloomy. Yang Ping'an's path to success was truly inspiring, even a bit unbelievable.

An orphan with only half a level of innate soul power was able to reach the level of a thirty-second level Soul Master at the age of seventeen, which is simply defying the heavens.

All three had been working in the education industry for many years, so they naturally understood the impact of the difference in innate soul power better than others. According to the records, Yang Ping'an's cultivation speed was no worse than those chosen ones, and his combat power was even more amazing. Not to mention that this kid was also proficient in pharmacology and could recognize the Dragon-Snake Fruit at a glance.

After a long period of contemplation, Feng Xuan suddenly spoke up: "Gentlemen, what do you think of Yang Ping'an?"

Huo Lie shook his head: "Aside from his slightly weak innate soul power, this kid has a lot of insight into cultivation. Judging by his cultivation speed, he should be able to barely reach the level to participate in the Soul Master Competition next year. It's a pity that his attributes don't match our Blazing Academy, otherwise I would really like to recruit him into our Blazing Academy team."

Feng Xuanze spoke again: "I do feel a bit sorry for such a talented person. Such a hardworking student is very rare in our Divine Phoenix Academy. It is indeed a pity."

The two discussed for a long time, including the training of the children from both families. They were relatively satisfied, but felt a little sorry for Yang Ping'an, who had suddenly appeared. Shui Qingrou, on the other hand, remained silent throughout.

Huo Lie suddenly spoke up: "Director Shui, what do you think of our kids' experience this time? And what do you think of Yang Ping'an?"

Shui Qingrou thought for a while before speaking: "Yang Ping'an has a pretty good relationship with the students in our academy, especially with Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wushuang. They seem to get along quite well. He also saved a few of our students this time. Why don't we just let them get to know each other? After all, he is also a student of the Beast Academy. I think the Beast Academy will focus on cultivating this kind of talent."

Feng Xuan and Huo Lie simply nodded upon hearing this. The Beast Academy was one of the best among advanced Soul Master academies, especially the Dragon Lord and the Snake Lady, who were arguably the strongest in all Soul Master academies, and no one wanted to provoke them easily.

As for the claim that promising talents from other academies are being prematurely eliminated, Soul Master Academy is not a sect, so it is rare for them to do such a thing.

Moreover, they valued the cultivation methods Yang Pingfan described even more, as they seemed quite feasible. As for the ten-thousand-year-old soul bone in Feng Xiaotian's possession, given the relationship between the three schools, they would decide how to handle it after obtaining the soul bone.

After resting for a night, Yang Ping'an bid farewell to Feng Xiaotian and the others. Now that they had left the Star Dou Great Forest, he realized that he was no longer on the same path as them.

Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wushuang looked regretful: "Brother Yang, this Soul Hunting Town isn't very convenient. When you come to my Divine Wind Academy someday, we must have a good sparring match."

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but laugh: "Brother Feng, you're being a bit too modest. By the time we meet next time, you'll definitely be a Soul Master. Do you expect me, a Soul Venerable, to challenge a Soul Master like you?"

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this. Just as Yang Ping'an said, it's estimated that everyone will break through to the Soul Master level in the near future. Once they have an extra Soul Ring, it won't be so easy to compare them.

After leaving the group, Yang Ping'an headed straight for the Beast Academy. No matter where he was, it was relatively safer inside the Beast Academy. At least he didn't have to be on edge, fearing that he might encounter a Soul Master whose Soul Power level far exceeded his own.

Although the Beast Academy might not necessarily value him, at least no one would disturb his cultivation. As for hiding away to cultivate, that's completely impossible in the Soul Master world, because Soul Master cultivation requires various resources, including Soul Rings, high-energy food, medicinal baths, and combat experience.

After returning to the Beast Academy, Yang Ping'an was able to directly enter the Divine Beast Class, which was also the only advanced class in the Beast Academy, since his soul power level had reached level 30.

This class has only forty or fifty students, which is about one-tenth of the total students. Basically, each of them is a key talent that the academy is focusing on cultivating. After all, theoretically, anyone above level thirty can graduate from the Advanced Soul Master Academy.

As expected, Meng Yiran became his classmate again, and surprisingly, there were quite a few high-level Soul Masters in the class.

Associating with Feng Xiaotian and others is a clever tactic; the enemy of my enemy is my friend, and at least it can be used to my advantage.

(End of this chapter)