Soon after establishing his cultivation approach, Yang Xiong formulated a comprehensive training plan for himself. Since he was only six years old, he couldn't safely use heavy weights, so he focused primarily on fundamental exercises that would build a solid foundation.
These exercises centered mainly around running, which Yang Xiong considered the most ideal form of training for his current situation. Running could simultaneously improve his speed, reaction time, and overall stamina—all crucial elements for future development.
Other exercises in his routine included lifting small barbells, using lightweight dumbbells to work various muscle groups, performing pull-ups and push-ups, and swimming. These activities weren't overly complicated and were perfectly suitable for a six-year-old child's developing body.
The mornings remained dedicated to reading and studying. In his previous life, he had only read the Douluo novels and watched the anime adaptation. It was only upon actually arriving in the Douluo world that he began to understand the true vastness and complexity of this entire realm.
The Douluo world not only contained an incredibly wide variety of martial spirits, but these martial spirits were also bizarre and extraordinary in their capabilities. Some even seemed to defy basic scientific principles, and in certain situations, they could achieve truly heaven-defying effects that challenged all logic.
Furthermore, there existed even more diverse types of spirit beasts throughout the continent. Different spirit beasts underwent dramatic physical transformations as they aged, and these changes could be identified through careful observation of their body characteristics and behavioral patterns.
However, the collection of books available at home was quite limited, and the explanations they provided weren't comprehensive enough for his needs. It seemed that only the sect's internal library would contain a more extensive and detailed collection of knowledge.
The afternoons became Yang Xiong's dedicated training time. Every afternoon, he would engage in continuous, intensive training until he pushed his physical strength to its absolute limit. He would exhaust every ounce of energy and every drop of sweat from his body before concluding with a restorative medicinal bath.
From that day forward, Yang Xiong was accompanied by a helper—Liu Yu, who was Aunt Li's son.
Liu Yu appeared to be in his twenties, standing about 1.8 meters tall with a solid, well-built frame. He had clearly undergone extensive training during his time working with the patrol team, where he needed to maintain a certain level of combat readiness and physical ability.
Unfortunately, although Liu Yu had successfully awakened a martial spirit during his childhood, he possessed no innate spirit power whatsoever. This crucial limitation made it impossible for him to become a Spirit Master, regardless of his other capabilities. Therefore, he could only pursue ordinary, non-cultivation related work.
Within the Yang family household, Liu Yu served multiple roles as a guard, caretaker for Yang Xiong's daily needs, errand runner, and general assistant who handled various preparations and tasks.
Every afternoon, Liu Yu would prepare Yang Xiong's medicinal bath in advance, ensuring the proper temperature and herbal concentrations. He also carefully monitored Yang Xiong's training process to prevent any problems that might arise from excessive or dangerous exercise routines.
Yang Xiong didn't particularly care if others observed and potentially copied his training methods. These were relatively simple exercises after all, and the truly advanced techniques he planned to develop were still far in the future.
Besides, Liu Yu had previously served as his father's subordinate and was absolutely trustworthy in all matters. Otherwise, Yang Lin would never have brought him into their home to care for his son.
Since beginning the medicinal bath treatments and intensifying his physical training regimen, Yang Xiong noticed that his meditation speed seemed to increase slightly each night. Although his progress still couldn't compare to geniuses who possessed top-grade martial spirits, his cultivation seemed to accelerate day by day as his training routine became more demanding.
After a full half month of this routine, the time finally arrived for Yang Xiong to begin his formal education.
On that important day, under Yang Lin's personal guidance and supervision, Yang Xiong arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for the first time. This impressive institution was also where the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect trained all of its young disciples.
The entire school complex appeared remarkably large and well-designed. Although it was dedicated primarily to teaching ordinary low-level Spirit Masters, the campus covered an area of several hundred acres. The buildings within the academy were exceptionally well-constructed and prosperous-looking, and there were even numerous small arenas scattered throughout the grounds for practical training.
According to Yang Lin's explanation, the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect invested enormous resources in education and training. They not only arranged knowledgeable Spirit Masters to serve as teachers, but also employed dedicated personnel responsible for instruction in various specialized subjects. Even the security arrangements were handled with exceptional care and attention to detail.
All students between the ages of six and fifteen studied within this school system. Of course, some exceptional individuals would transfer to advanced Spirit Master academies when they reached twelve to fifteen years old, much like Yang Xiong's older brother Yang Wei. Because Yang Wei had reached level 21 at the age of twelve, their father had used his connections to send him to a prestigious advanced Spirit Master academy in Heaven Dou City.
Moreover, the sect had invested tremendous effort and resources in supporting these young students. It was said that they maintained many docile and manageable low-level spirit beasts in captivity, specifically to make it easier for students to absorb their first spirit rings as quickly as possible upon reaching the appropriate level.
Of course, these captive spirit beasts were relatively ordinary specimens, and there were no truly exceptional or rare varieties among them. The age range typically fell between one hundred and six hundred years, which explained why most disciples within the sect could achieve a hundred-year first spirit ring rather than settling for inferior alternatives.
If students possessed special martial spirits that required specific types of spirit beasts, the sect also maintained its own private Spirit Beast Forest. Such comprehensive resources were something only the largest and most powerful sects could provide.
Yang Xiong was assigned to Class One of the first grade. When he walked into the classroom for the first time, many children were already present, chatting excitedly with each other. The entire room buzzed with youthful energy and anticipation.
On the teacher's platform sat an unusually serious-looking elderly man who was quietly reading a book. He was obviously the class teacher responsible for their education.
Yang Xiong casually selected a seat toward the back of the classroom. With his combined mental age from both his previous life and current existence, he simply didn't feel inclined to communicate extensively with these six-year-old children, nor did he expect to find much common ground with them.
Just as the class was about to officially begin, several important figures entered the classroom from outside. Among them was a refined middle-aged man with features as elegant as polished jade, appearing to be in his forties. His every gesture radiated extreme refinement and nobility. Behind him walked an elderly man with pristine white hair, though despite his advanced age, his skin remained as smooth and delicate as a baby's. He wore an immaculate white robe that seemed to glow with inner light.
Yang Xiong was genuinely shocked to see these distinguished individuals. He hadn't expected that such prominent figures would personally attend a primary school opening ceremony.
Obviously, these two were none other than Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, who represented the true pillars and backbone of the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Next to Ning Fengzhi stood a little girl with delicate, refined features, dressed like a miniature princess. She looked absolutely adorable and carried herself with natural grace.
The teacher who had been sitting quietly on the platform reading immediately stood up when he noticed this group of distinguished visitors. He bowed deeply and respectfully. "Greetings, Sect Master! Greetings, Sword Elder!"
All the students in the classroom also rose from their seats and bowed respectfully in unison. "Greetings, Sect Master! Greetings, Sword Elder!"
Throughout the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo possessed incomparably high status and authority. They could truly be considered the spiritual foundation and faith of everyone within the entire sect community.
Ning Fengzhi raised his hand slightly in a gentle gesture. "Everyone, please don't be so formal and nervous. I'm primarily here today to personally deliver Rongrong for her first day of studies. I hope you can all treat Rongrong as part of your own family in the future."
"You children represent the future of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I sincerely hope that you will all work diligently to cultivate your abilities and become the supporting pillars of our sect as quickly as possible."
The students were visibly excited to hear these encouraging words, probably because this was the first time most of them had ever seen such important and legendary figures in person.
Surprisingly, after Ning Rongrong found and settled into her seat, both Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo also located chairs within the classroom and sat down as well. Their presence seemed casual and natural throughout the proceedings.
After the class officially began, the teacher took the lead in introducing himself. "Hello, everyone! I am the homeroom teacher for Class One of the first grade. I will be responsible for overseeing your studies and development going forward. My name is Lin Gong, my martial spirit is Bamboo, and I have achieved the level of a fifty-four ranked auxiliary Spirit King."
"Today marks our first day together, so let's begin by getting familiar with your fellow students. You will all be living and studying together for many years to come, so building strong relationships is very important."