"Twin Martial Souls?!"
Zhou Yi's expression flickered.
This Tang San actually possessed Twin Martial Souls?!
"Good! Excellent! I didn't expect one of my students to be a dual-soul genius!"
Zhou Yi stood up abruptly, grasping Tang San's shoulders with both hands, her excitement completely unconcealed.
From the moment she felt the aura radiating from that strangely shaped hammer Martial Soul, Zhou Yi knew it was an exceptionally powerful soul!
Moreover, looking at this configuration: one Martial Soul was an enhanced version of Blue Silver Grass, and the other was an unusually peculiar yet obviously high-attack hammer. Combined with the name "Tang San," it was practically the reincarnation of Ancestor Tang San!!!
This child's potential was immeasurable!
A plan instantly formed in Zhou Yi's mind.
She had originally thought that Ning Tian taking away a large group of students might cause some trouble, but now, Tang San's revelation gave her a massive boost in confidence!
Hmph... Ning Tian is just a child after all, acting recklessly because of her background. How naive!
Looking at Tang San, Zhou Yi calmed her heart slightly and gave her usual "warning" lecture:
"Tang San, you are gifted, a genius. But you must know that the one thing Shrek never lacks is geniuses, and every student I have ever taught is a top-tier talent!
"You likely already know my teaching style. Indeed, I have expelled many students, but the promotion rate of my classes has always been the highest among all grades!
"What I, Zhou Yi, expect from my students is not a simple genius! But a monster! The strongest monster!
"Therefore, Tang San, remember not to be arrogant or complacent. Do not think that having Twin Martial Souls makes you the strongest, and do not think your great talent will earn you preferential treatment from me.
"On the contrary, I will be even stricter with you, squeezing every bit of your potential! I hope you are prepared for this!"
Zhou Yi stared intently at Tang San, her aged face combined with her low voice radiating a faint pressure. However, Tang San simply offered a calm smile:
"I understand, Teacher Zhou. After all... I am Tang San!"
Confidence radiated from him. Zhou Yi narrowed her eyes, revealing a slightly distorted smile:
"Good! Very good! Now... put on this sixty-pound iron armor and go run! Remember, run with every ounce of your strength!"
"...Ah? I—"
"Don't worry, a healing Soul Master will step in if needed," Zhou Yi said indifferently. Tang San's expression shifted slightly, but he gritted his teeth and nodded.
"Yes, Teacher Zhou!"
Watching Tang San turn and leave without much hesitation, Zhou Yi nodded with satisfaction.
This child was indeed good.
Respectful to teachers, reserved in character, yet so confident. A great talent!
A pity his Soul Power is a bit low. If he could reach Rank 30... he could definitely win that bet...
Rank 30... the boy is only Rank 24 right now. To make him reach Rank 30 in less than three months... unless...
An idea naturally popped into her head. Zhou Yi hesitated, but eventually, she made up her mind!
Hmph, though I, Zhou Yi, often get demerits, my teaching results remain the strongest in the academy! And Ning Tian? Running off somewhere with dozens of people. She's just a ten-year-old girl; does she even know how to teach? Ridiculous!
Trying to bet against me on teaching? Laughable! When it comes to teaching students, I, Zhou Yi, have never feared anyone!
She refused to believe Ning Tian's methods could be more effective than hers!
...
Meanwhile, at Shrek Academy, the Soul Tool Department building, the Spirit Transmission Pagoda branch.
"...This third area is the physical training zone. Once everyone's check-up reports are out, specialists will help design training programs that best suit your physical conditions.
"You can then follow the plan and train directly here. If you're unsure how to use something, you can apply for personal guidance.
"Besides that, based on each classmate's Martial Soul attribute, I've arranged corresponding dormitory rooms. If you wish to cultivate, simply press the button in the room to create a miniature mimicry environment to assist your cultivation.
"Additionally, there are gravity rooms, mimicry cultivation rooms, mental tempering rooms, and more. You can use these according to your needs.
"Now, everyone can rest for a while and wait for your reports."
As Ning Tian spoke, she directed the group to rest in place.
Truthfully, Ning Tian didn't really know how to teach students, but the Soul Tool Department did! Or rather, the Spirit Transmission Pagoda did!
Under a certain person's instruction, the Spirit Transmission Pagoda had long since established a complete and advanced set of Soul Master education facilities, built within the Shrek branch.
Previously, these facilities were for the Soul Tool class. However, due to the constant improvements of the Engraving Cultivation Method, those students spent their days cooped up in their dorms (which they had turned into workshops) doing research, and hardly used the gym.
Thus, using her connections, Ning Tian applied for permission to train here.
"These facilities feel so high-tech! Are these Soul Tools too? I thought only cannons for war counted!"
"These Soul Tools all have the mark of the Spirit Transmission Pagoda. Are they products from there? So powerful!"
"Whoa! This machine can test punch strength! I hit 648kg! You guys try it too!"
Exclamations rose one after another. Although people on the Douluo Continent matured early—especially Soul Masters who had mostly experienced battle—they couldn't help but show pure curiosity when faced with these novelties.
Ning Tian's eyes flickered. Comparison is the thief of joy.
Compared to Zhou Yi's method of either running or running with weights, training with Soul Tools was clearly more scientific, more perfect, and had fewer drawbacks.
As someone who had trained this way for a year, she knew how superior it was.
Because of this, she was certain this group of students would become dependent on this training method.
After all, it is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to return to frugality.
Anyone who had experienced this more efficient and safe training would likely be unable to endure the old, dry routine of running in heavy armor.
And if all Shrek students start relying on Soul Tools from the Spirit Transmission Pagoda...
Ning Tian sighed softly in her heart. This "silent replacement" method was the hardest to detect.
By the time the Shrek higher-ups realize something is wrong... Shrek will likely have already taken the shape of the Spirit Transmission Pagoda.
At that point, it might even happen that the geniuses of the Douluo Continent pride themselves on joining Shrek Academy, while the students of Shrek pride themselves on joining the Spirit Transmission Pagoda.
Just thinking about it made one's skin crawl.
But fortunately, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had once again successfully bet on the right person!