Chapter 21: First Day of Class!
Jiang Bai also revealed his martial soul.
A colorful manifestation of a seven-colored deer stepping on a rainbow cloud concluded, and the deer spirit appeared behind his back.
The surrounding flowers and plants bloomed vibrantly, filling the area with vitality. Even the students running laps could feel a gentle, soothing energy.
Huo Yuhao, in particular, felt small green lights merging into his body, granting him an immense surge of power.
After hearing the explanation from Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, he gave Jiang Bai a grateful look.
As Wang Dong charged at him, Jiang Bai's soul rings appeared beneath his feet: two yellow and one purple!
He was already a Soul Elder?
How absurd! Even Zhou Yi was stunned; she only knew he possessed the Ultimate Wood attribute but had no idea he was a Soul Elder.
Wang Dong's expression darkened instantly—A Soul Elder?
No matter! Even if he was a Soul Elder, she was determined to beat him today!
"First Soul Skill: Wing Guillotine!"
A scythe-like blade formed from her butterfly wings and shot straight toward Jiang Bai.
"First Soul Skill: Alone atop the Mountain!"
However, just as the attack neared Jiang Bai, Wang Dong watched in shock as his body shrank down, and her blade passed right through him.
"What?!"
Jiang Bai swiftly leaped down, landing behind Wang Dong.
"Second Soul Skill: Whispering Wind and Swaying Woods!"
He gathered a green light ball in his hand and hurled it at the back of Wang Dong's head!
With a thud, it hit its mark.
"You—!"
Before she could finish her sentence, she felt a sharp, stinging pain.
Afterward, a soothing sensation filled Wang Dong's mind as a massive surge of life energy flowed into her brain.
Feeling dizzy, she collapsed.
Jiang Bai casually clapped his hands, having resolved the fight with ease. This technique was an adaptation of his second soul skill, where he condensed the dispersed green light into a single, concentrated orb.
To avoid hurting Wang Dong, he used life energy, which benefits living beings. So, her current state was similar to being drunk—she had been overwhelmed by too much life energy.
Zhou Yi observed the scene in silence.
A Soul Elder! It seemed like there wasn't much she could teach him!
But wait, she was a Soul Emperor; she could definitely teach him a thing or two, right?
She couldn't afford to let Jiang Bai leave Class 1—he was vital for her performance record!
Meanwhile, the students running laps on the field were gradually exhausting their strength.
Luckily, thanks to the life energy Jiang Bai had infused, they managed to keep going.
However, they still collapsed at the end of the final lap, drenched in sweat.
Zhou Yi, no longer concerned with the running students, focused all her attention on Jiang Bai's martial soul.
"Take her back," Zhou Yi instructed, telling Jiang Bai to carry the unconscious Wang Dong.
Then she addressed the remaining students, "Those who didn't run enough can get lost!"
"Anyone who tried to slack off isn't fit to be a Shrek Academy student. Pack your things and get out!"
Under Zhou Yi's immense pressure, she expelled every student she was dissatisfied with.
The remaining students didn't dare to breathe loudly.
This old witch is a total demon!
When they returned to the classroom, every student was filled with fear towards their teacher in front of them.
Expelling students just like that... Does she think she owns Shrek Academy?
"We're starting class now!"
At the same time, Wang Dong, who was cradled in Jiang Bai's arms, slowly regained consciousness.
And to her shock, she found herself lying in his embrace.
And while his expression was as serious as ever, his hands, out of everyone's sight, had somehow wandered to forbidden places.
Wang Dong felt a wave of sudden jolt, as if she had been electrocuted!
"Ah!!!"
A scream loud enough to shatter the sky caught everyone's attention.
The students: ???
Zhou Yi had just begun writing "Attack" and "Defense" in large characters on the blackboard.
But the piercing scream snapped the chalk in her hand clean in two.
"Wang Dong!"
Are you trying to turn the world upside down?
Zhou Yi's face darkened like a piece of coal.
Her already aged features looked even more displeased. Wang Dong covered her mouth with both hands.
"No, Teacher, let me explain! It's him- it was him-" Her trembling finger pointed at Jiang Bai.
But just as she was about to accuse him, the words stuck in her throat, and she swallowed them back.
"Explain! Go ahead, explain!" Zhou Yi demanded.
"Teacher, I-" Wang Dong was on the verge of tears.
This scoundrel! I will kill him!
"Then go stand outside!" Even though Wang Dong was a talented student, she had violated Zhou Yi's authority, and punishment was inevitable.
As for expulsion, she decided to let it slide this time.
"I wrote these two words, 'Attack' and 'Defense.' You all recognize them. Since ancient times, soul masters have been categorized into various types based on their martial soul abilities, such as Power Attack, Agility Attack, Support, Control, Defense, and more."
"Some soul masters focus on developing one specific area to the extreme, while others opt for a balanced approach. There are countless ways to cultivate."
"Wang Dong, answer this: Among these types of soul masters, which ones are better at offense, and which should lean more towards defense and support?"
Wang Dong's eyes lit up instantly. "If I answer correctly, do I get out of punishment?"
Zhou Yi's expression remained unchanged. "Answer first."
This was an easy question. Wang Dong stood up confidently and replied without hesitation, "Naturally, the Power Attack, Agility Attack, and Control types are more offensive, while Support, Food, and Defense types tend to be more defensive."
Zhou Yi replied bluntly, "That's a stupid answer."
Wang Dong froze. "Teacher Zhou, I—"
("Teacher Zhou, my father is Tang San!")
"Get out!"
"Teacher, I—"
"Out!"
Zhou Yi cut her off mid-sentence. With a wave of her hand, a powerful burst of soul energy surged forth, forcing the rest of Wang Dong's words back into her throat.
She was directly blasted out of the classroom.
"Teacher, I want to go stand outside for punishment too!"
At that moment, Jiang Bai raised his hand.
Zhou Yi: ...
"Then answer this question."
Jiang Bai replied, "Soul tools have blurred the traditional concepts of offense and defense among soul masters. A defense-type soul master can launch powerful attacks using soul tools."
"Similarly, an attack-type soul master can use soul tools for defense."
Zhou Yi clapped her hands in applause. "Jiang Bai, well said! Truly worthy of being called a genius."
With that, Jiang Bai turned around and left—to find Wang Dong.
Attending class isn't nearly as appealing as chasing after a youthful girl.
Especially when it came to nurturing Wang Dong; it's an extremely important matter!
Zhou Yi, now completely disinterested in him, continued her lesson without paying him any more attention.
Outside, a frustrated Wang Dong noticed Jiang Bai walking towards her. She immediately crossed her arms over her chest, looking wary.
"You—you, why are you out here?"
"To keep you company!"
Jiang Bai stepped closer to Wang Dong, who assumed he was going to bully her again.
She retreated step by step until she had nowhere left to go, cornered against the wall by Jiang Bai.
"W-What are you trying to do? This is the teaching building! I'm warning you, if you bully me again, I'll scream!" Wang Dong was terrified.
If she ended up being tied up and seen by others in that state, she felt like she'd end up committing suicide.
How cute.
Jiang Bai chuckled softly, reflecting on himself.
He shouldn't have mixed her up with Tang San. Wang Dong was always a character beloved by everyone.
Although she was quite proud and aloof at first, she gradually became better over time.
That's the meaning of growth.
Sadly, by the time she had fully matured, she was gone.