Chapter 5: Vow to Kill the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger
"A jet-black tiger..."
Xiao Han was thoughtful.
As a transmigrator, and with his understanding of the world of Douluo, that black tiger was most likely the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger had nearly gone extinct. It once challenged the overlord status of the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python in the core zone of the Star Dou Great Forest but failed and was driven out.
Xiao Han speculated that after being expelled, it might have gone to the Ice-Sealed Forest in the Extreme North.
Lin Zhiruo spoke earnestly:
"Xiao Han, being a soul master is dangerous. Threats come not only from soul beasts but also from other soul masters—you'll understand this in time. Cultivating as a soul master is a long journey. Innate full soul power only means your starting point is higher, but your future achievements depend on your effort. To protect yourself and those you love, you must keep getting stronger."
"Mm, I understand."
"Alright, get some rest. Tomorrow, we'll go to the academy together."
Xiao Han was thrilled to have successfully enrolled in Tianshui Academy. Lying in bed, he found it hard to fall asleep.
"In this life, my parents were killed by the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. That creature is powerful—on par with a 100,000-year soul beast. Even Titled Douluo would struggle to defeat it. But I must avenge my parents—one day I'll personally slay it!"
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Early the next morning, Xiao Han and Lin Zhiruo arrived at the dorm building of Tianshui Academy.
There were 700 to 800 girls in the academy, most of them living in the massive dormitory.
The youngest was only six years old, the oldest no more than twenty-five.
Girls coming and going from the dorm made for a dazzling sight.
Xiao Han's eyes lit up.
"Mom, do I get to live in the girls' dorm too?"
"In your dreams! You're not a girl."
"Then why bring me here?"
"There. That's your room."
Following Lin Zhiruo's gaze, Xiao Han saw a small standalone room.
It was only about ten meters away from the girls' dorm—small and unremarkable, like a security booth next to the grand and beautiful building.
Xiao Han followed Lin Zhiruo to his private room.
Though not luxurious, it was clean, tidy, and cozy for one person.
Lin Zhiruo helped him tidy up and prepared to leave.
"Xiao Han, from now on, live here peacefully. Don't sneak into the girls' dorm—if I catch you, you're dead meat."
"Got it. I know my limits."
"I'm leaving now. Go report to the classroom."
"Okay."
As class time approached, more and more beautiful girls exited the dorm.
Xiao Han stepped out of his room toward the teaching building.
His appearance immediately sparked whispers among the girls.
"Isn't that the boy adopted by Dean Lin?"
"Yeah, I heard he awakened a strange martial soul and has innate full soul power."
"Innate full soul power? That's amazing. Probably why he's allowed to stay at our academy."
"Exactly…"
Xiao Han ignored their stares.
"Xiao Han."
A voice called from behind.
Turning around, he saw it was the sisters Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er.
Shui Bing'er asked:
"Xiao Han, you're living at the academy now too?"
"Yeah, just moved in. You already knew?"
"Mm, Dean Zhao told me. She also said my sister and I are going with your mom to the Ice-Sealed Forest to hunt soul beasts soon."
"Yeah."
Shui Bing'er smiled, clearly looking forward to the journey.
"Yue'er, I have to head to the training ground. Go to class with Xiao Han."
"Okay."
With that, Shui Bing'er parted ways with Xiao Han.
It was their first day of class. Shui Yue'er looked around excitedly.
"By the way, when's your birthday?"
"June. You?"
"May—so I'm one month older. I'll call you Xiao Han then?"
"Sure. But we're only one month apart, so I'll call you Yue'er."
"Whatever makes you happy."
Shui Yue'er was straightforward and a little childish.
Soon, the two arrived at the classroom.
The room was filled with girls.
Xiao Han's arrival immediately drew everyone's attention.
"Wow, it's him—the one in a dress yesterday!"
"Stop laughing—he has innate full soul power!"
"He just awakened his martial soul and is already off to get his first soul ring. So envious."
"Totally."
As everyone whispered, a slim, beautiful woman in her late twenties walked in.
"Hello, everyone. I'm your new class teacher, Xu Weiwei."
"Good morning, Teacher!"
"Today we'll start by getting to know each other and the school environment."
Then came self-introductions.
One by one, the girls shared their names, martial souls, and innate soul power.
Finally, it was Xiao Han's turn.
He stood confidently and said:
"Hello everyone, I'm Xiao Han. My martial soul is the Zhenbing Bow and Arrow. My innate soul power is level ten. Please take care of me."
The girls looked at him with admiration.
Xu Weiwei's eyes sparkled with approval.
"Everyone, Xiao Han is the first innate full soul power student since Tianshui Academy was founded. He was given special admission. While a strong start matters, cultivation depends even more on effort. Even if your innate power isn't high, with the right method and hard work, you can still reach your goals."
"Understood."
"At our academy, students can graduate once their soul power reaches level forty. The maximum age for studying here is twenty-five—after that, you can no longer stay."
"Understood."
Xu Weiwei nodded and continued:
"Many of you may have heard of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. It's held every five years.
The latest tournament just ended. Tianshui Academy ranked in the top five, but we were still behind Shenfeng and Leiting Academies. Whether we can surpass them next time depends on you.
After every tournament, the academy forms a new team to prepare for the next one.
So in five years, a new team will be formed
for the tournament after next.
That means all of you will be eligible to compete for a spot on the academy's battle team. From now on, train hard."
(End of Chapter)
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