The news of Eastsea Academy's first-year Zero Class establishment caused quite a stir on campus.
As a special class the Academy focused on Cultivating, Fang Yang and the others quickly experienced the special treatment given by the Academy.
The most direct change was the improvement in living conditions; the original cramped four-person dormitories were reallocated, and now each student had a private single room.
These dorms were not only spacious and bright but also equipped with independent bathroom facilities, completely matching the accommodation standards for Academy teachers.
The dormitories for the six students were specially arranged on the same floor of the dormitory building, adjacent to each other. This arrangement ensured student privacy and facilitated their mutual communication and learning.
Even Teacher Wu Changkong's living conditions were improved, changing from an ordinary teacher's dormitory to a suite, located right next to the students' dorms.
The teaching environment also took on a new look; the Zero Class moved from its original ordinary classroom to a spacious large room.
This classroom was twice the size of the original, not only equipped with the most advanced holographic projection teaching devices but also featuring a dedicated Cultivation area that could meet the needs of various combat training.
In terms of diet, the Academy went all out.
Zero Class students enjoyed free and unlimited special A-grade meals for three meals a day, a treatment many senior students envied.
As the leading Spirit Master Academy in the eastern region, Eastsea Academy had always spared no effort in Cultivating elite students.
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For the first lesson of the first-year Zero Class, Fang Yang and the other five sat neatly in the center of the classroom. In the empty classroom, everyone's breathing was clearly audible.
Accompanied by crisp footsteps, Wu Changkong, dressed in white, walked into the classroom.
His ice-blue long hair was still tied back, and no emotional fluctuations could be seen on his stern face.
"I am Wu Changkong, your head teacher for the next six years."
Wu Changkong's voice was incredibly cold.
"Fang Yang, Gu Yue, Tang Wulin, Xie Xie have been studying with me for some time, as for Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi..."
At this point, Wu Changkong's gaze lingered for a moment on the two newly joined students, "Although you are new students, I have thoroughly understood your Spirit situations."
"My teaching methods are different from other teachers."
Wu Changkong looked at the six students, "Starting tomorrow, the curriculum will undergo major adjustments, and the proportion of practical combat training will greatly increase. I hope the new students can adapt to this teaching model as soon as possible."
Then, Wu Changkong picked up a piece of chalk, turned around, and wrote two large characters on the blackboard.
"Armor!"
"Today's first lesson, we will discuss the ultimate pursuit of a Spirit Master."
Wu Changkong's voice suddenly rose, "It's not a spirit ring, it's not a Spirit Ability, but..." His finger heavily tapped the large characters on the blackboard, "The Armor that can make a Spirit Master undergo a complete transformation!"
"Armor is divided into four Ranks, from low to high: One-Word, Two-Word, Three-Word, and Four-Word Armor. Equipping corresponding Armor usually requires reaching the Cultivation of five, six, seven, and nine spirit rings."
"Armor?" Zhang Yangzi couldn't help but exclaim, "Teacher Wu, isn't that only for senior students..."
Wu Changkong coldly interrupted, "In Zero Class, there is no such thing as following the usual steps."
A sharp glint flashed in his emerald green eyes, "Because your goal is not an ordinary academy, but Shrek Academy, ranked first on the entire continent."
"As everyone knows, Shrek only accepts Geniuses, not ordinary people. To become a Genius, one naturally cannot learn in a step-by-step manner."
Fang Yang and the others nodded thoughtfully.
"Among them, the biggest advantage of Armor is its perfect Fusion with the Spirit and Soul Spirit, thereby truly unleashing the combat power of a Spirit Master!"
"A complete Armor system includes three core professions."
Wu Changkong held up three fingers, "Armor Designers outline blueprints, Armor Manufacturers forge the physical form, and Armor Repairers maintain and upgrade."
His fingers bent one by one, "Before third year, you must choose one of them as your second profession."
Gu Yue curiously asked, "Teacher Wu, won't this affect our main courses?"
"No, quite the opposite."
Wu Changkong turned and drew a perfect circle on the blackboard, "A top-tier Armor Master must personally participate in a crucial aspect of the Armor. Just like this circle, it's incomplete without any arc."
"Only then can one achieve the Realm of human and Armor as one."
He paused, "Of course, some of you have already made a choice. Tang Wulin, for example, has chosen forging as his second profession."
The classroom fell into a brief silence.
Fang Yang looked at Gu Yue beside him: "Gu Yue, what profession do you plan to choose?"
"Armor Designer, I suppose." Gu Yue pondered for a moment.
Xie Xie said without hesitation: "I want to become an Armor Manufacturer."
As the young master of the Xie Family in Eastsea City, he came from a famous Armor Master family, and his biggest dream was to become a top-tier Armor Master.
Fang Yang fell into contemplation; he possessed the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, so he wouldn't go and learn forging like Tang Wulin, would he?
A moment later, Fang Yang's eyes lit up. Armor Repairer might be a good choice, especially with the terrifying异火 (Ethereal Flame) within him.
"Teacher Wu, I choose to become an Armor Repairer!" Fang Yang said loudly.
A hint of surprise flashed in Wu Changkong's eyes.
In his estimation, with Fang Yang's Genius, he would be more suited to choosing design or forging. However, this unexpected choice made him look forward to Fang Yang even more.
The remaining Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi were still indecisive.
Wu Changkong stood with his hands behind his back and said lightly, "That's all for today's knowledge about Armor. If you haven't decided yet, I'll give you one night to think about it and give me your answer tomorrow."
"Yes, Teacher Wu."
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi quickly responded.
"Alright, next, in order to formulate the most suitable training plan for you, I need a comprehensive understanding of each person's strength level."
Wu Changkong's voice was beyond doubt, "Today's second task is to conduct a comprehensive test."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Changkong had already turned and walked towards the testing room, giving the students no room to refuse.
The six looked at each other and could only quickly follow.
"What? Another test..." Xie Xie muttered softly, his face full of reluctance.
As a Genius with twin spirits, he was repeatedly at the bottom of the tests, which made him feel particularly embarrassed.
Seeing this, Fang Yang deliberately bumped Xie Xie with his shoulder: "What? Is our Young Master Xie afraid again?"
"Who, who's afraid!"
Xie Xie retorted, sticking out his neck, but his confidence was clearly lacking.
Fang Yang grinned and leaned closer: "Don't worry, you're already at the bottom among us anyway, so how much worse can it get?"
"Fang Yang! You..."
Xie Xie stomped his foot in anger, but swallowed his words before they came out.
Ever since he was taught a lesson by the combined efforts of Fang Yang, Gu Yue, and Tang Wulin last time, he no longer dared to be as arrogant as before.
Seeing Xie Xie's deflated look, Gu Yue couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, while Tang Wulin shook his head helplessly.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi, the two new members, although they didn't understand the situation, also felt the unique way this small group interacted.
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