Legend of the Dragon King: I really didn't mean to provoke them!

Tang Wulin: "Thank you, Xie. The principal wants us to go to his office."

Gu Yue: "No, we can't leave yet." (Fireball warning)

Xie Xie: ...

In the end, Xie Xie was dragged by the two men and followed a group of people to the principal's office.

Immediately afterwards, Yu Zheng and Long Hengxu took turns playing the good cop and the bad cop.

Long Hengxu played the good cop, criticizing the four for being arrogant and saying that after just one match, they would either have broken hands or feet. Yu Zheng, on the other hand, played the bad cop, affirming the four's talent and strength.

But Xie Xie didn't care about all that. He was more like a mother to her, wasn't he?

Sorry, his mother is gone.

Xie Xie rolled up his sleeves, pointed with his little hand, and blurted out, "Hey you two old bastards, your mother... um!"

The moment Xie Xie uttered the word "Mom," he was immediately suppressed by the three men.

Wu Changkong placed one hand on his head, Tang Wulin covered his mouth, and Gu Yue quickly pressed his hand down.

Xie Xie: Damn it!!

Chapter 47 What is top-tier? This is what top-tier is!

Long Hengxu and Yu Zheng also tacitly ignored Xie Xie.

Yu Zheng took out four sheets of paper covered with writing and handed them over, saying, "You should all sign this agreement."

After Tang Wulin took it, he subconsciously glanced at it and saw several large words written at the top of the white paper: Student Confidentiality Agreement.

The following content roughly states that I, XXX, voluntarily sign an agreement with Donghai Academy, agreeing not to transfer schools before completing my studies in the junior and senior high school sections of the academy.

Class 0 of the first year is a special class, and Donghai Academy will allocate a lot of resources and investment to this class.

Therefore, this agreement is to prevent trainees from suddenly leaving halfway through their training.

Tang Wulin signed the agreement almost without hesitation.

Gu Yue followed closely behind.

As for Xie Xie's copy, it was signed by Wu Changkong.

Only Wei Xiaofeng hesitated, "Dean, I think we should discuss it with my family. After all, our family might send me to a better academy when I'm in the advanced department."

Long Hengxu didn't even blink, snatching the paper back. "Everyone has their own ambitions, so please go back."

Wei Xiaofeng's eyes revealed a complex expression, but in the end he did not take back the agreement. He bowed to the two men and then turned and left.

After he left, the remaining three had all signed the agreement, and Yu Zheng immediately performed a magic trick of changing faces for everyone.

He started lecturing the four of them on platitudes and empty promises.

They even boasted that Donghai Academy's resources were completely tilted towards them, and that they would be no less capable than Shrek Academy.

Tang Wulin and Gu Yue were indeed somewhat right, which pleased Yu Zheng greatly. But when he turned his head, he saw Wu Changkong and Xie Xie looking at him with disdain.

Although Wu Changkong still had that expressionless face, he could still sense it.

Xie Xie didn't even bother to act; the disdain in his eyes was practically overflowing.

Xie Xie was truly speechless.

Shrek Academy may have a bad atmosphere, but without real strength and resources, even the most prodigious genius will perish if they are not properly protected and nurtured.

Shrek Academy is unreasonable and overprotective.

But who wouldn't want a biased and protective elder? It's one thing to verbally criticize, but who wouldn't want to build a relationship with Shrek Academy?

They really do give you benefits!

"Cough cough..." Yu Zheng coughed twice with his right fist clenched, choosing to ignore it again.

He can't afford to offend either of these two people.

Soon after, Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi in the infirmary also signed the agreement, and Class Zero of the first year of Donghai Academy was established.

The agreement was signed one second ago, and the benefits were upgraded the next.

First, the five-person dormitories were all replaced with single rooms, giving them the same benefits as teachers. Wu Changkong's single room was even upgraded to a suite, complete with a small kitchen.

Pushing open the soul-guided door inscribed with the words "Gilded First Year, Class Zero," even Xie Xie couldn't help but be slightly surprised.

Unlike ordinary classes, this classroom is isolated and enclosed, with specially reinforced walls that can prevent soul power from leaking out and block all outside prying eyes.

In the center of the classroom are rows of dark solid wood desks, each with a light blue soul power sensor embedded in the tabletop, which can be activated with a light touch of the fingertip.

Each table contains a miniature soul power recovery array, allowing students to quickly adjust their breathing during breaks.

The platform in front was not an ordinary wooden table, but a small soul-guided control console.

Behind it is a touch-sensitive soul-guided projection blackboard that can access soul beast illustrations, soul skill breakdown videos, combat tactical diagrams, and even directly play battle records of past powerhouses at any time.

Moreover, the classroom's four walls are high-strength soul force impact walls, capable of withstanding full-force attacks from those below the Soul Master level, while the floor is paved with explosion-proof and shock-absorbing soul guidance panels.

Even if small-scale practical training is conducted in the classroom, the building will not be damaged in the slightest.

An emergency soul guidance and first aid device stands in the right corner of the wall. It will automatically trigger a protective barrier in the event of a soul power outage or loss of control during cultivation.

There is another door at the very back of the classroom.

Xie Xie pushed the door open and found that inside was a separate meditation room and rest area.

A soul power nourishing aromatherapy diffuser was placed next to the soft sofa, and a resource cabinet next to it was stocked with low-level soul power recovery potions, basic soul guide accessories, and internal cultivation books of the academy.

Along the wall is a row of locked personal soul guide lockers, of which only five currently have names affixed.

"What the hell?"

This setup is miles ahead of the original! The higher-ups at Donghai Academy must have used up all their resources, right?

Even Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi, who had rushed over, had clear eyes when they saw what was happening.

Five tables were lined up in front of the podium.

Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi sat on the far right without hesitation, Gu Yue and Tang Wulin sat on the far left, and only Xie Xie sat casually in the middle with his legs crossed.

The two groups occasionally exchange glances, but they always part ways once their eyes meet.

Just as the classroom fell into a deathly silence, the Soul Gate was suddenly blown open by a gust of cold wind.

Wu Changkong, his hands still in his trench coat pockets, strode in, the cold wind blowing through him. His eyes swept coldly over the five people. "Class begins."

Xie Xie and the other two were used to it.

However, Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi were quite frightened by the oppressive aura emanating from Wu Changkong, and the two of them immediately sat up straight.

Wu Changkong pulled out the teacher's chair behind the podium, sat down naturally, crossed his right leg over his left knee, and crossed his arms over his chest.

"Because your current health condition is not very good, the course will be adjusted."

"So today, I'm going to talk to you about mechs."

Upon hearing the word "mecha," the four looked at each other in bewilderment, except for Xie Xie, who looked excited.

Mecha and Gundam, that's a man's romance!

Zhang Yangzi couldn't help but ask, "Mecha? Teacher Wu, isn't mecha something you only learn in higher grades?"

Wu Changkong's eyes swept over them coldly. "Raise your hand before you speak."

"Uh, yes..."

Zhang Yangzi shrank his neck.

"Pfft—" Xie Xie couldn't help but turn his head, his mouth agape: "Pfft, hahaha! Serves you right for being so arrogant, you got a scolding, didn't you? Serves you right!"

Zhang Yangzi, who was ridiculed, instantly became famous.

call out!

Suddenly, a white light streaked across the sky, striking Xie Xie with pinpoint accuracy.

However, Xie Xie simply extended his index and middle fingers and gently pinched the chalk between them, precisely securing it.

What a joke! In his past life, when he was in high school, he would eat countless pieces of chalk because he was sleepy during morning reading.

By his senior year of high school, he was able to make accurate predictions.

But Xie Xie's smugness didn't last long before a familiar burning sensation suddenly assaulted him. With a deafening "boom," a fireball once again slammed into his face with pinpoint accuracy.

As the thick smoke dissipated, Xie Xie once again sported his signature afro, his mouth slightly parted, from which a wisp of black smoke drifted out.

Xie Xie was so stunned by the fireball that he was somewhat dazed.

who am I?

Where am i?

What should I do?

Gu Yue blinked innocently, her palm glowing with red light: "It's not my fault, Teacher Wu told me to do it."

Xie Xie: ...Feed me peanuts!

Chapter 48 Class Zero's First Lesson

Wu Changkong ignored Xie Xie's aggrieved look and began his first class in Class Zero.

Xie Xie found Wu Changkong's explanation of basic mecha knowledge rather boring, since he came from a family of mecha enthusiasts and already knew all of this.

Tang Wulin, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi were all very interested, but Gu Yue was not.

Xie Xie only perked up when he heard Wu Changkong talk about battle armor.

"True powerhouses don't need massive mechs; those would only make them easier for enemies to lock onto and attack. Therefore, mechs of purple rank and above are all moving towards miniaturization."

"Because these mechs are as small as armor, they are called—Battle Armor."

Wu Changkong said, "Only a Soul Master who possesses Battle Armor can be called a true powerhouse! It is a perfect combination of one's own Martial Soul and the mecha!"

"You now have corresponding primary professions: offensive, agile, control, support, and defense. But if you want to become true powerhouses, you must choose a secondary profession for yourselves."

There are four types of second professions: blacksmith, mecha designer, mecha maker, and mecha repairman.

At this point, Wu Changkong paused, his gaze falling on Tang Wulin, "Just like Tang Wulin, his second profession is a blacksmith."

Wang Jinxi, who had been silent all along, raised his hand.

When Wu Changkong's gaze swept over him, Wang Jinxi swallowed hard before speaking somewhat nervously, "Teacher Wu, shouldn't we be focusing on our cultivation?"

"At most, it would just involve learning how to pilot a mech. Why choose a second career?"

"That's a good question." Wu Changkong nodded. "Neither mecha pilots nor battle armor pilots are single professions."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin and the other three were puzzled.

Xie Xie rested his chin on one hand and said with a grin, "Oh, you guys didn't know this, did you? Mech Pilot and Battle Armor Master are combined titles that represent the first and second professions!"

Wu Changkong said, "Therefore, if you want to become a Battle Armor Master, you must personally participate in the creation process of the Battle Armor."

"Whether it's forging or designing, if you want your battle armor to unleash its full power, it must be suitable for you."

"Therefore, without learning a second profession, you will never be able to become one with your battle armor."

"Therefore, they will be unable to truly ascend to the altar of the strong."

"Of course, you don't need to rush now."

Wu Changkong stood up and put his hands behind his back.

"You only need to make the choice before you enter the third grade, so you have plenty of time to think about it."

"Of course, the earlier you start, the sooner you'll reap the rewards."

After Wu Changkong finished speaking, Tang Wulin was the first to raise his hand.