After returning, Wang Li briefly tidied up his belongings. He neatly folded his bedding, packed his clothes, then looked at Wang Sheng, who was still enthusiastically boasting about how powerful his hundred-year soul ring was. Wang Li spoke loudly:
"I'm heading out first. I'm going to the Martial Soul Hall to register as a soul master, then I'll go back to the village once more. You get money as soon as you register, so you should go register early too."
Hearing this, Wang Sheng immediately waved in response. However, with so many brothers still staring at him eagerly, he couldn't leave right away, so he said:
"I know. You go ahead first."
Then Wang Sheng turned to the people in front of him and said:
"You really want to see what I look like when my martial soul is possessed?"
After receiving enthusiastic confirmation from everyone, Wang Sheng's face filled with pride. He shouted loudly:
"Then watch carefully. Martial soul possession!"
Now that Wang Sheng had a soul ring, once his martial soul was possessed, he looked like a giant tiger standing upright. Sharp fangs, keen claws, solid and powerful muscles, and black-and-yellow striped fur all displayed the domineering presence of a king among beasts.
There was also that yellow soul ring, which drew continuous praise from the crowd. It was a hundred-year soul ring, no different from those of Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Seeing this, Wang Li shook his head and then strode out. Sometimes he also longed for that feeling of being the center of attention, but the stage was still too small, and showing off here felt meaningless.
After leaving the dormitory, he headed straight out of the academy. Having studied there for eight months already, he naturally knew where the Martial Soul Hall was located.
At the same time, on the rooftop of the dormitory building, inside a secluded attic room,
Tang San found Yu Xiaogang and voiced the thoughts weighing on his heart:
"Teacher, both Wang Li and Wang Sheng have become soul masters, and each of them has absorbed a hundred-year soul ring…"
Yu Xiaogang seemed to have known this in advance and spoke calmly:
"Xiao San, I already learned everything from the headmaster. Wang Li absorbed a hundred-year Green Vine soul beast soul ring, and his soul skill is Entanglement, the same as yours. Wang Sheng absorbed a hundred-year Tiger-Leopard Cat soul beast soul ring, and his soul skill is Hunting Heart, which enhances attributes. Two very lucky boys."
Tang San hesitated for a moment. It felt somewhat disrespectful, but he still couldn't help asking:
"Teacher, Wang Sheng is about to graduate, and even Wang Li is applying to graduate. I became a soul master a long time ago, so why do I have to stay at Notting Academy all this time?"
Yu Xiaogang's gaze grew deep. He understood his disciple's intention and placed both hands on Tang San's shoulders as he said:
"Xiao San, you care too much about Wang Li, but there's really no need. At the soul apprentice stage, as long as one's talent is acceptable, progress comes quickly. Wang Li is likely just like that. But with his mutated Blue Silver Grass and only level three innate soul power, his future achievements are destined to be limited. Becoming a soul master is only the beginning of the true path. Before long, he will fade into mediocrity."
"As for you, my disciple, I will teach you the most advanced knowledge of martial souls and soul beasts on the continent. So whether you stay at Notting Academy or go to another intermediate soul master academy doesn't really matter. What matters is what happens after you graduate."
"Only then will you be able to enter that truly monstrous academy. It's not a place ordinary people can get into. Those who enter are geniuses among geniuses, even monsters. Keep a calm mindset and focus on yourself."
"When your name echoes across the continent, whether it's Wang Li or Wang Sheng, they will only be able to look up at you."
After Yu Xiaogang's lengthy persuasion, Tang San's resolve became firm once again. He believed he was a genius. As a twin martial soul user, he was destined to stand at the peak of the continent. People like Wang Li and Wang Sheng were not even qualified to serve as his background figures.
This was what Tang San believed. He immediately spoke respectfully:
"Thank you, Teacher, for clearing my doubts. I should not have questioned your decision."
Yu Xiaogang narrowed his eyes slightly. It was good that Wang Li had left. That abnormal Blue Silver Grass martial soul of his seemed to constantly challenge the correctness of Yu Xiaogang's research. How could a trash martial soul like Blue Silver Grass possibly be mutated?
Then Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San. A rare gentle smile appeared on his stiff face:
"Xiao San, trust your teacher. You are my only disciple. I will never harm you."
Tang San felt deeply moved upon hearing this.
Leaving that aside, while the bond between teacher and disciple was sincere on one side, Wang Li had already arrived at the Martial Soul Hall branch in Notting City.
He was wearing the Notting Academy uniform. Due to his consistent training and having absorbed a hundred-year soul ring, his height and build now looked like that of an eleven- or twelve-year-old boy, rather than a six- or seven-year-old child.
As a result, the two guards at the entrance of the Martial Soul Hall politely asked:
"May I ask what business you have at the Martial Soul Hall?"
With a smile on his face, Wang Li replied calmly:
"With the help of my academy instructors, I have obtained my first soul ring. I'm here today to register as a soul master."
The two guards immediately understood and quickly stepped aside, speaking respectfully:
"Please go in. Quite a few students from your academy have already come today to register as soul masters. Notting Academy truly lives up to its reputation as the cradle of soul masters in Notting City, producing so many soul masters every year."
The Notting City branch of the Martial Soul Hall did not yet have the resources to station soul masters as gate guards. Therefore, these two guards were ordinary people with some soul power. If they could cultivate to level ten in the future, they might even obtain a soul ring with the help of the Martial Soul Hall. This was the key reason they were willing to stand guard here.
Once Wang Li entered the branch hall, a staff member immediately came forward upon hearing that he was there to register as a soul master. With great respect, the staff member led him to the room of the branch's director, Master Matthew Nuo.
After entering the room, Wang Li saw Master Matthew Nuo. He was an elderly man with a gentle smile and a kind expression. Although his hair had already turned gray, it was neatly combed, and his robes were clean and tidy. At a glance, he looked like a very upright and proper person.
Matthew Nuo also saw Wang Li. Although he already knew the reason for Wang Li's visit, he still smiled and confirmed:
"Child, you're here to register as a soul master, aren't you?"
Wang Li immediately nodded and replied:
"Yes, Master Matthew Nuo."
Hearing this, Matthew Nuo stood up and walked toward the archive room beside him while speaking:
"Child, what is your name? Were you born in the city, or in a village outside the city?"
Wang Li answered each question clearly:
"My name is Wang Li. I'm from Wang Family Village near Notting City. Back then, it was Master Su Yuntao who helped awaken my martial soul."
Hearing this, Matthew Nuo immediately understood. He quickly found the corresponding record. Children whose martial souls were awakened by the Martial Soul Hall naturally had detailed files on record.
When it came to controlling and managing soul masters, the two great empires were far inferior to the Martial Soul Hall. The Martial Soul Hall's continued prosperity and the gradual decline of the two empires were not without reason.
At this moment, Matthew Nuo opened Wang Li's file and immediately exclaimed in surprise:
"Wang Li, mutated Blue Silver Grass martial soul, innate soul power level three, less than one year since awakening…"
Matthew Nuo looked up at Wang Li, his eyes filled with disbelief.
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