The next morning,
Blue Lightning Advanced Academy was unusually lively today. The students had always heard that their advanced Soul Master academy had connections to the Blue Lightning Tyrant School, but they had never seen any evidence of it.
Who would have thought that early this morning, news spread throughout the academy that the current patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant School, His Excellency Yu Yuanzhen, had arrived. This excited the students immensely, and they all rushed to the academy's faculty dormitory building.
The teachers, including Yu Xiaogang and Flender, did not stop them.
Although Blue Lightning Advanced Academy was not as large as Shrek Academy, it was not well-known, so the number of students was relatively small.
Most of the students were commoner Soul Masters, with only a few noble children or illegitimate sons mixed in.
Yu Yuanzhen's arrival was like a shot of adrenaline, providing excellent publicity for the academy.
Despite his prestigious title, Yu Yuanzhen understood the importance of these commoner Soul Masters and cooperated by touring the academy.
Behind the faculty dormitory building of Blue Lightning Advanced Academy was a secluded training ground, reserved specifically for teachers and exceptionally talented students.
Here, Yu Yuanzhen met with the Shrek Eight Monsters.
Looking at these young but highly talented children, Yu Yuanzhen's displeasure from yesterday, caused by Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong, vanished. He smiled warmly at them.
However, when his gaze fell on Xiao Wu, his smile changed subtly.
"Excellent, all of you are fine children," Yu Yuanzhen said, giving Xiao Wu a meaningful look. "If you haven't yet planned your future, you might consider joining the Blue Lightning Tyrant School. With your talents, I can guarantee a smooth path ahead."
"That's great! Especially since Grandmaster is also from the Blue Lightning family," Ma Hongjun exclaimed, his eyes lighting up as he raised his hands excitedly.
As a commoner, his achievements were largely due to Teacher Flender's guidance. If he could join the more powerful Blue Lightning Tyrant School, he could hardly imagine how far he might go.
Oscar felt the same way. His food-type Martial Soul made cultivation difficult, and obtaining Spirit Rings was even harder. Joining one of the legendary Upper Three Sects would undoubtedly bring him immense benefits.
Yu Feng, also a commoner Soul Master, shared similar thoughts.
Dai Mubai's eyes flickered. He was tempted to join but hesitated, fearing that his identity might lead to rejection.
However, only these four had such thoughts.
Tang San was solely focused on establishing the Tang Sect and had no interest in joining another sect, especially since he was the heir to the Clear Sky Sect, the top sect on the continent.
Xiao Wu would follow Tang San wherever he went. Seeing Tang San remain silent, she also stayed quiet. Moreover, Yu Yuanzhen's earlier gaze had made her slightly uncomfortable, fearing that he might have seen through her true form.
Ye Lingling, on the other hand, curled her lips in disdain. Not only did she have no fondness for the Blue Lightning Tyrant School, but she also felt increasingly annoyed with the Shrek group.
She had opposed her family's cooperation with the Blue Lightning Tyrant School.
The more she learned about the sect, the angrier she became, feeling as though the entire world had been deceived by them.
Apart from the clan leader Yu Yuanzhen, who holds the title of Title Douluo, the strongest among them, Yu Luo Mian, is only at level 79, not even reaching the level of an 80th-level Soul Douluo. How could this be considered a powerful sect?
Ye Lingling thought that if Dugu Bo, that wild Title Douluo, went out and established his own sect, he could easily rival the Blue Lightning Tyrant School by just gathering a few people.
Although Dugu Bo is not as strong as Yu Yuanzhen.
What a joke, calling themselves one of the strongest Upper Three Sects on the continent. Pure deception.
Fortunately, she had already prepared a countermeasure. Ye Lingling secretly glanced around at the Shrek Academy members and shook her head.
If it weren't for the mission she had to complete here, she would have long since left these scoundrels who indulged in drinking, gambling, and debauchery. Not to mention, the teacher here had been constantly trying to brainwash her.
Seeing that only half of the people responded, Yu Yuanzhen wasn't annoyed, as there was still plenty of time ahead. "Alright, children, you can go and train now. Xiaogang, you stay. I have something to discuss with you."
Hearing that he was being kept behind, Yu Xiaogang's body tensed up, thinking his father was going to scold him again.
After everyone left, Yu Yuanzhen slowly raised his head to gaze at the hazy morning light. Looking at the rising sun, he felt as if he could see the resurgence of the Blue Lightning Tyrant School.
"Xiaogang, after all these years of studying theory, a living 100,000 Year Soul Beast has been standing right in front of you every day, and you didn't even recognize her."
"What 100,000 Year Soul Beast?"
Although the first part of Yu Yuanzhen's words was still mocking him, Yu Xiaogang was momentarily stunned when he heard about the 100,000 Year Soul Beast.
"That girl named Xiao Wu. How could you not have noticed at all?" Yu Yuanzhen chuckled.
"What! Xiao Wu is a 100,000 Year Soul Beast?" Yu Xiaogang looked at Yu Yuanzhen in shock, seeking confirmation from his father.
"What? Is it that hard to believe?"
Yu Yuanzhen patted Yu Xiaogang's shoulder. "You should know better than anyone that if a 100,000 Year Soul Beast takes human form and hasn't cultivated to level 70, a Title Douluo can recognize her at a glance."
"Haha, but this is good. Since you didn't recognize her, it means this Soul Beast hasn't been targeted yet. To avoid any mishaps, I'll capture her and bring her back to the sect to raise her properly. She'll be reserved for either Tianheng or Tianxin, depending on who reaches the Title Douluo level first."
Yu Xiaogang frowned but remained silent. No wonder Tang Hao had been willing to abandon the three of them to take Xiao Wu away.
After a moment.
"Father, Xiao Wu might not be unclaimed."
Yu Xiaogang wiped his face and sighed softly. "That child named Tang San, the one you just saw, is my student. He's the son of the Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao."
"And Xiao Wu has been by Tang San's side since she was very young. With Tang Hao's cultivation, it's impossible that he didn't recognize Xiao Wu as a Soul Beast in human form."
"Oh? Tang Hao's son?"
Yu Yuanzhen was taken aback. He hadn't expected that the quiet child had such a deep connection with the Clear Sky Sect. No wonder he had remained so calm when invited to join the sect.
He had initially thought the child was just unmoved by external influences, but it turned out he already had a solid foundation in his heart.
Yu Yuanzhen fell silent for a long time, pondering the pros and cons of capturing Xiao Wu. Finally, he let out a sigh. "Ah! Tang Hao truly has both skill and good fortune!"
"If only I had encountered this Soul Beast a few years earlier."
The Blue Lightning Tyrant School was at a critical juncture of transition, a fact known not only to him but also to some discerning individuals. Now, a golden opportunity for resurgence was within reach, yet he couldn't seize it, which tormented him deeply.
It wasn't that he feared Tang Hao, but rather that the Blue Lightning Tyrant School couldn't afford any losses at this point, and there was no one capable of absorbing this Spirit Ring.
Moreover, considering the temperament and methods Tang Hao had displayed, he was still one of the Clear Sky Twin Stars celebrated across the continent. If Tang Hao were to act recklessly without regard for consequences, how would the disciples of the sect fare?
However, if Tianheng and Tianxin could reach the standard to absorb a 100,000 Year Soul Beast, he would have to act against Tang Hao and the Clear Sky Sect to capture Xiao Wu, even if it meant offending them. After all, Luo Mian was nearing the cultivation level of a Soul Douluo.
Yu Xiaogang noticed Yu Yuanzhen's inner conflict and said, "Father, please let it go. Even without mentioning Tang Hao, Xiao San is my disciple. With his Twin Spirits talent, he is destined to become a formidable powerhouse in the future. When that time comes, his contributions to the sect will surely surpass that of a 100,000 Year Soul Beast."
"Besides, things might not be as you imagine. Xiao San and Xiao Wu share a very close bond."