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Published at 17th of April 2016 11:00:55 PM


Chapter 4

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 Entering the Academy

Tang Zi Ran and Lang Yue hadn’t eaten their fill yet as all the food on the table had been sucked into their son’s belly like a tornado. Yet, Tang Wu Lin still wasn’t full.

“Son, are you the indignant food devourer of legend?” said Tang Zi Ran helplessly. In the end, all of the food on the table was inhaled by Tang Wu Lin’s belly, and Lang Yue had to  forbid him from eating anymore.

Puzzled, Tang Wu Lin looked at his father. “Dad, why am I indignant?”

Tang Zi Ran replied, “Dad really wants to ask you son, do you plan on entering the Spirit Master class, or do you want dad to help you enter the ordinary class?”

Tang Wu Lin answered. “Of course it’s the Spirit Master class! I want to become a famous Spirit Master!”

Tang ZI Ran firmly said, “Your battle spirit is the Bluesilver Grass. Even in the legends about the Tang Sect’s ancestor, the Bluesilver Grass was an extremely average battle spirit. Cultivating it will definitely be difficult, and you will encounter many challenges. Do you really wish to walk down this path?”

“Yeah! I want to become a Spirit Master. After I become a Spirit Master, I can make lots of money and buy mom and dad lots of delicious food.” Tang Wu Lin was full to the brim with childish dreams. To the side Lang Yue watched him with red eyes and thought about how he had always been well-behaved and thoughtful since he was little.

“Good,” Tang Zi Ran nodded. “Since you’re set on this, then mom and dad will support you. But if you regret this choice in the future, just tell dad, and I’ll help you transfer classes. Just remember that mom and dad have never wanted you to become a dragon or a phoenix. We only want you to be happy. We’ll be content as long as you’re happy. There’s nothing else more important in our hearts than your happiness. Do you understand?”

Tang Wu Lin beamed a bright smile in reply. “I’m already really happy right now!”

Aside from being hungrier than before, Tang Wu Lin also seemed much thirstier and sleepier as well resulting in him going to bed early.

The next day, just as the sky revealed the first glimmers of light, Tang Wu Lin was woken up by his father. Today was the day he would begin attending the academy. He had officially entered the Red Mountain Academy’s Spirit Master class. This would be the first day of his nine years of learning.

According to the regulations set by the Sun Moon Federation, elementary and intermediate academies had free tuition and were compulsory. Elementary academy was three years while the intermediate academy was six years long. There were several ways to enter an advanced academy: outstanding achievements, paying an exceedingly expensive tuition, or entering an academy of science and specializing in a field of study.

Tang Zi Ran accompanied Tang Wu Lin to the academy gates before leaving as the academy was very close to their home. Before leaving to go work, Tang Zi Ran repeatedly urged Tang Wu Lin to directly return home after school.

The Spirit Master class specially had a teacher at the front doors to welcome the new students. Clearly, they were treated much better than the ordinary students.

The ordinary class would receive a normal cultural education while the Spirit Master class would also learn how use their innate spirit power to become Spirit Masters. They would also be taught knowledge essential to Spirit Masters and prepare to enter an intermediate academy.

This year’s Spirit Master class only had 15 students, the number of children who had awakened spirit power were simply too low. It was even more apparent in a small city like Glorybound City. This year’s arrivals could actually be considered a lot.

“Hey, what’s your battle spirit?” A chubby boy who wasn’t too tall asked, happening to be beside Tang Wu Lin.

They were all the same age, all brimming with curiosity and anticipation for the Spirit Master class.

Tang Wu Lin proudly answered, “It’s the same as the Tang Sect’s founding ancestor’s, the Bluesilver Grass.” As he said this, his flipped his hand, and a blue light flickered in his palm. A single strand of Bluesilver Grass danced in his palm. However, he didn’t notice that this Bluesilver Grass was different than yesterday’s, near its roots the grass had changed to a faint golden color. It was so indistinct that if no one would be able to discover it unless they meticulously examined it.

“Pff.” The little fatty said disdainfully, “Ah, Bluesilver Grass! That’s a trash battle spirit.” After insulting Tang Wu Lin, he ignored him and coldly walked away.

Tang Wu Lin couldn’t accept this. “Then what about you? What’s your battle spirit?”

With a snort, the little fatty waved his right hand, causing a cold light to glow and a small knife to materialized in his hands. “Have you had a good look? My battle spirit is a knife. If I’m able to cultivate to the rank of Titled Douluo, then I’ll be the Knife God Douluo. I have rank 5 innate spirit power. I can casually chop your Bluesilver Grass into tatters.”

Looking at the difference between the fatty’s short knife and his own Bluesilver Grass, Tang Wu Lin suddenly recalled the words his father had said the evening before.

Will cultivating Bluesilver Grass as a Spirit Master really be that difficult?

All of the other students had already displayed their battle spirit and boasted about its characteristics. Regardless of which battle spirit it was, they were all far better than his Bluesilver Grass. Due to this, none of the other students paid any attention to him as they began forming their groups.

‘I’ll definitely become a Spirit Master!’ Tang Wu Lin resolved to himself with clenched fists.

“Hello everyone. I’m your homeroom teacher, Lin Xi Meng. I’ll be teaching you the basic knowledge required for Spirit Masters over the next three years. How about you all introduce yourselves now? Tell us your name, battle spirit and innate spirit power rank.”

There were only 15 students, so the introductions went by quickly. When Li Xi Meng heard that Tang Wu Lin’s battle spirit was Bluesilver Grass, he couldn’t help but be startled while the other students roared with laughter.

Tang Wu Lin’s little face blushed a deep red. It felt as if he was restraining a ball of fire within his heart. ‘Were these the challenges that you spoke of dad?’

Lin Xi Meng quickly regained his composure and smiled. “Today is your first day of class, so I’ll be explaining the different classifications for battle spirits first. In the afternoon, I’ll teach you how to meditate. Meditation is the only way to temper and improve your spirit power. If you want to become a true Spirit Master, then you all must strive your hardest.”

“As you all know, everyone in our world has a battle spirit. One’s battle spirit awakens at the age of six, and it can be anything. If one also awakens spirit power, then they can cultivate to become a Spirit Master. Now a question for all of you, what classifications are there for battle spirits?”

“First of all, the two main classes are tool spirits and beast spirits. Among them, all of the battle spirits that appear on the body are beast spirits. If they appear separately from the body, then they’re tool spirits. By cultivating your spirit power, you’re able to upgrade your battle spirit. After your spirit power reaches rank 10, then you’re able to become a Spirit Master.”

“There are also two main classes of Spirit Masters. The Battle Spirit Masters and Utility Spirit Masters. Those who cultivate with the goal of fighting are Battle Spirit Masters. Regardless of what someone’s battle spirit is, they are still a Spirit Master. There are also many minor classifications…”

Tang Wu Lin’s depression gradually faded away as he listened to Lin Xi Meng explain the classifications of battle spirits and Spirit Masters. He had been filled with a curiosity towards Spirit Masters since he was small. To him, this knowledge was like a door, opening up a brand new magnificent world.





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