Walking out of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, Gu Yue suddenly said, "Fang Yang, you really know how to make connections."
"With my status, how can I compare to the noble Young Miss Gu Yue?" Fang Yang's lips curved into a playful smile.
A hint of cunning flashed in Gu Yue's eyes. She tilted her head slightly, her black hair swaying in the wind, "Fang Yang, do you want to know my identity?"
Of course, Fang Yang knew in his heart, but he still pretended to be curious, "Then Gu Yue, why don't you tell me?"
Gu Yue smiled slightly, "Then… Fang Yang, beg me."
Fang Yang chuckled softly and naturally took Gu Yue's slender hand. The girl's skin was cool and smooth like jade.
He leaned in slightly and whispered into Gu Yue's ear, "Please, Young Miss Gu Yue."
The warm breath brushed her ear, and Gu Yue's ear tips instantly turned crimson.
"Actually…" Her voice softened a bit, "My teacher is Cold Remote-Azure, the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo and Vice Pagoda Master of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda Headquarters."
"Wow, that's amazing."
Fang Yang said with exaggerated surprise, but the gentle smile in his eyes couldn't be hidden.
"Of course it is." Gu Yue said proudly.
Fang Yang suddenly leaned closer, so close that he could see the slight tremor of her eyelashes, "Then can I…"
He deliberately drew out his words, his voice low and gentle, "Live off Young Miss Gu Yue?"
"Hmph!"
Gu Yue abruptly turned her face away, but couldn't hide her blushing cheeks, "Bad guy, you wish!"
"Then…"
Fang Yang gently squeezed her palm, "If you don't let me, who will you let?"
Gu Yue only felt her heart suddenly accelerate. She quickly pulled Fang Yang and walked forward, "Alright, it's time to go back to Eastsea Academy."
…
At Eastsea Academy, in front of the Zero Class classroom door, Fang Yang pushed the door open, holding Gu Yue's hand.
"Teacher Wu, Gu Yue and I are back." Fang Yang's voice broke the silence of the classroom.
Wu Changkong stood on the podium, his gaze sweeping between the two, "Hmm, are you two alright?"
"We're fine."
Fang Yang replied with a smile, "We just met with the Eastsea Pagoda Master."
Wu Changkong nodded, his voice cold, "It's good that you're back. Now, let's summarize the problems that appeared in the Spirit Ascension Platform."
Just like that, Fang Yang and Gu Yue returned to their seats.
Xie Xie couldn't help but say, "Oh, you two…"
Before he could finish, Gu Yue's cold gaze instantly silenced him.
Xie Xie sheepishly shrank his neck, not daring to say another word.
Wu Changkong slowly walked in front of the six people. He said indifferently, "From today onwards, the six of you will be a combat team. Fang Yang is the captain, and Gu Yue is the vice-captain."
"Do you have any objections? If so, bring them up."
Tang Wulin nodded, and Xie Xie didn't dare to utter a sound.
As for Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi, this pair of Crouching Dragon and Phoenix, they had no say.
They were highly anticipated Geniuses in the original Class One, but in Zero Class, they were merely roadside nobodies.
"Good, since no one objects, the team is set."
Wu Changkong looked at everyone, his gaze sharp, "Now, tell me about your feelings regarding the Spirit Ascension Platform. Zhang Yangzi, you were the first to be eliminated, you go first."
"Yes!"
Zhang Yangzi, who was called upon, stood up awkwardly, "I'm sorry, Teacher Wu, my performance yesterday was terrible. I failed to live up to your and the academy's Cultivation…"
"You don't need to admit your mistakes to me; your life is your own."
Wu Changkong's voice was cold, "You still have a chance to admit your mistake now. If this were a real Spirit Beast forest, you would already be a corpse, or even have no bones left."
"Tell me about your feelings regarding the Spirit Ascension Platform, or your understanding of yourself."
Zhang Yangzi took a deep breath, "Yes, I felt that the World of the Spirit Ascension Platform was real, with no illusory elements at all."
"Also, I was too arrogant and conceited. When facing various situations, my judgment and adaptability were far from enough…"
"If I enter the Spirit Ascension Platform next time, I will be extra careful, pay attention to hiding myself, not be too flamboyant, and strive to survive longer."
Zhang Yangzi finished speaking with shame, then sat down.
"Hmm, not bad, at least you have some self-awareness. What about you?"
Wu Changkong nodded, then looked at Wang Jinxi.
Wang Jinxi stood up with a wry smile, "Teacher Wu, regarding the Spirit Ascension Platform, I don't remember anything else deeply, just the terrifying human face of the Man Faced Demon Spider filling my mind…"
"That kind of coldness, as if freezing the Soul, they are like my nightmare, constantly Binding me."
His voice trembled slightly, "I don't know what will happen if I encounter them again next time."
Wu Changkong rarely softened his tone, "Your situation is quite special. Man Faced Demon Spiders are indeed extremely rare and powerful Spirit Beasts. A hundred years of Cultivation allows them to hunt thousand-year Spirit Beasts. It's not shameful to die by its hand. But remember, next time you encounter one, press the rescue signal device immediately."
"But…"
Wang Jinxi looked at Fang Yang hesitantly, "Fang Yang, he…"
Wu Changkong's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, thinking to himself, "You have the Bone Dragon King Spirit but don't know how to use it, what can I do…"
"Cough!"
He coughed lightly, "Wang Jinxi, everyone's situation is different."
"Fang Yang is indeed… a tiny bit stronger. What you need now is to rest well and adjust your state."
Wang Jinxi opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing more, and silently sat back down.
"Xie Xie, it's your turn."
Wu Changkong's gaze turned to Xie Xie.
Xie Xie immediately stood up, his eyes shining with excitement, "Teacher Wu, I think the Spirit Ascension Platform is perfect for us agility-attack system Battle Spirit Masters!"
"The dense forest environment is simply tailor-made for us. There, I can hide myself better and find the best attack opportunities. And…"
He paused, and said seriously, "I deeply realized the importance of stamina you mentioned. In actual combat, insufficient stamina can really be fatal."
Wu Changkong rarely showed a hint of approval, "Not bad, you've made progress."
Then, his gaze turned to Tang Wulin, "Wu Lin, tell me about your feelings."
Tang Wulin stood up, his eyes also shining with excitement, "I feel… very comfortable. In the Spirit Ascension Platform, my Blue Silver Grass Spirit seems particularly active, resonating with the surrounding environment. That feeling… is very wonderful, and my Cultivation speed has even increased."
"As a plant-type Spirit, Blue Silver Grass indeed has a boost in a forest environment."
Wu Changkong nodded, then said seriously, "But remember, the academy's primary purpose in letting you enter the Spirit Ascension Platform is to improve your actual combat ability, and only secondarily for Cultivation and enhancing your Soul Spirit."
"I understand, Teacher Wu, I will work hard!"
Tang Wulin nodded firmly.
Finally, Wu Changkong looked at Gu Yue and said, "Gu Yue, tell me about your feelings. Also…"
He paused, "How did you find Fang Yang?"
Gu Yue stood up, "The Spirit Ascension Platform feels like a real World to me. Whether it's the environment, the Spirit Beasts, or the battles, I don't feel any virtuality at all. I really like this feeling."
She continued, "As for finding Fang Yang…"
A blush quietly crept onto her cheeks, "I have a special Bloodline connection with Fang Yang; I can sense each other's location."
A series of ambiguous "ohs" immediately sounded in the classroom, and Xie Xie even winked mischievously.
Gu Yue coldly scanned the room, and everyone immediately fell silent.
Wu Changkong lightly coughed, "Alright, it's Fang Yang's turn."
"I know I was wrong, I shouldn't have blown up the Spirit Ascension Platform…"
Fang Yang stood up, looking sincere.
Wu Changkong's lips twitched. Looking at this student whom he both loved and hated, he could only helplessly wave his hand, "Alright, that's all for today's summary."
"I hope you can learn from your lessons and make progress next time you enter the Spirit Ascension Platform. Class dismissed!"
As Wu Changkong's words fell, a collective sigh of relief immediately sounded in the classroom.
Xie Xie was the first to jump up, sidling up to Fang Yang and winking, "Bloodline connection? Tsk tsk…"
"Let's go, back to the dorm…"
Without a word, Fang Yang grabbed Xie Xie. Before he finished speaking, he was already dragging Xie Xie out.
"Brother Jie, no!"
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