Douluo Dalu 2: Peerless Gu master

At the same time, Class 1 was being scolded.

On the podium of Freshman Class 1, an elderly woman with wrinkled skin and gray hair introduced herself. Her voice was hoarse, like the sound of a broken gong, as she addressed the students.

"In my class, no trash will pass the examinations. What I aim to cultivate are monsters, not idiots..."

"What a bunch of trash. Don't you understand that mediocrity is the result of not daring to stir up trouble? If you don't fight or compete, how can you ever improve!?"

"Now, immediately, everyone except Wang Dong will run a hundred laps around Shrek Square. Anyone who fails to finish will be expelled on the spot."

Without giving them a chance to respond, the Soul Emperor's overwhelming aura crushed any resistance.

"My patience is limited. If you're not convinced, you can leave. If I don't see you moving within one minute, you're all expelled! If you fail to complete a hundred laps in one hour, you're also expelled!"

The repeated threats of expulsion completely subdued the students. Under immense pressure, no one dared to resist, and they all rushed out in despair, leaving Wang Dong alone to face Zhou Yi in awkward silence.

"Fighting is a good thing, and fighting people from other classes is even better... Fighting is one of the best ways to improve oneself."

"If you advance to the second grade, you can compete in the Great Spirit Arena. The more you win, the more rewards the academy will give you. But for now, you can join the run."

"Since you're so promising, your assessment should be a bit more challenging than the others. You'll share the joys and sorrows with your classmates. You'll run ten extra laps, and the time limit remains one hour. Oh, and you've already wasted so much time. You'd better hurry."

Wang Dong: "..."

Looking at the twisted smile on Zhou Yi's aged face, Wang Dong's expression froze.

Lately, under Huo Yuhao's influence, Wang Dong's moral compass and awareness had significantly improved. Now, she finally understood Huo Yuhao's foresight.

What does it mean to be mediocre if you don't dare to cause trouble? In essence, it means bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

Zhou Yi, this old woman, had simply found an excuse to assert her authority over everyone. No, it was more than that—it was a direct display of her flaws.

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"Everyone, stand up and gather in the Great Spirit Arena."

Mu Jin agreed to the two students' request for a fight.

"Today's lesson happens to be about practical combat. At Shrek Academy, practical combat is the most important. The freshman assessment in three months will also be based on your combat performance to determine whether you can stay in."

Hearing this, the students grew increasingly excited. As some began to clap, the applause spread like wildfire.

The duels between soul masters have always been the most thrilling topic on the Douluo Continent. These students had been immersed in this culture since childhood and were deeply influenced by it.

If you're tired of bureaucracy, then come and witness the thrilling showdowns between soul masters!

With a sharp blade in hand, the intent to kill arises.

Huo Yuhao understood this truth well. As the saying goes in Huanyu: "If a gentleman is not serious, he will not be powerful." In other words, a gentleman cannot establish authority without striking decisively. This is especially true on the Douluo Continent, where strength is revered.

"Follow me."

The applause gradually died down, and everyone followed Mu Jin out of the classroom.

Not long after leaving, Huo Yuhao overheard the chatter from the students behind him.

"Look, freshmen are running down there!"

"No way. Did they mess up and get punished on their first day? They look miserable."

"Among the teachers in our academy, the only one who makes students run laps on the first day is that old woman."

Listening to their conversation, Huo Yuhao's mouth twitched. He already knew what had happened.

'Wang Dong, this is what happens when you don't listen to my advice.'

Huo Yuhao couldn't help but laugh when he saw the teenagers running around Shrek Square through the window.

Especially Wang Dong, who, despite being at the top of the class in cultivation and physical fitness, was running at more than twice the speed of the others. For her, this kind of lap-running was a meaningless waste of time. Wouldn't it be better to use that time for serious training?

However, this was just the beginning. The real challenges were yet to come.

'I don't know why such abstract lap training is still passed down to this day. Perhaps it's because it's a training method personally endorsed by the Tang San. Maybe this is the true, unchangeable ancestral method?'

Huo Yuhao subconsciously quickened his pace and headed toward the Great Spirit Arena.

The Great Spirit Arena is a crucial part of Shrek Academy. Located in the northwest corner of the Martial Spirit Department, near Shrek City, it is a hexagonal arena almost as large as Shrek Square. The center is a vast open space for student competitions, surrounded by tiered seating that can accommodate around 3,000 people.

The Great Spirit Arena is not open to the public during the day. It is reserved for practical lessons for Shrek Academy students and requires no fees. It opens to students after school and remains accessible until midnight, making it a popular spot for senior students.

Various competitions are held here, with specialized teachers serving as referees.

They determine the outcome, ensure student safety, provide assistance, and offer treatment if needed. There are no restrictions on fighting here, and students don't need to worry about going too far, as the referees maintain control.

Winning in the Great Spirit Arena earns students credits, which can provide extra points during grade exams.

After the fourth grade, Spirit Fighting credits are necessary for advancement. For example, to move from the fourth to the fifth grade, a student must defeat at least ten opponents of the same grade in the Great Spirit Arena. The requirements increase for higher grades, and after the sixth grade, Spirit Fighting credits are essential for entering the inner courtyard.

To participate in a Great Spirit Arena match, students must first register, and both parties must pay at least ten gold soul coins as a venue fee. Spectators must pay one silver soul coin for admission.

If the competitors are well-known students, the academy broadcasts the match for free through Soul Guide loudspeakers in the dormitory areas, allowing more people to watch.

The academy takes half of the ticket revenue, while the other half goes to the winner. Thus, students can practice combat without worry and even earn money in the process—killing two birds with one stone.

Mu Jin looked around and, seeing that everyone had arrived, declared resolutely:

"The first practical combat match will be between Huo Yuhao and Wu Feng. As I said, if you can defeat Huo Yuhao, you can take the position of deputy class monitor. If you want the class monitor position, you'll need to team up with Ning Tian and challenge Huo Yuhao."

Huo Yuhao stood up from the stands and walked into the Great Spirit Arena through the passage. Meanwhile, Wu Feng leaped from his seat and landed in the center of the arena first.

The battle was about to begin!

[Wu Feng]

[Relationship: Acquaintance]

[Achievement Task: Winner is King]

'Not bad, it looks like a buy-one-get-one-free achievement task.'

'I, Huo Yuhao, recognize the bond between the two of you.'

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