Yu Xiaogang had long suspected that his life in Spirit Hall Academy would not be peaceful.
After all, his identity alone was enough to attract attention wherever he went.
As the son of Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen, the future heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and someone who had already caused quite a stir because of his thousand-year second spirit ring, it was impossible for him to remain unnoticed.
Still, even he had not expected trouble to arrive this quickly.
The moment he stepped into the Elite Class training hall, he could already feel countless eyes falling upon him.
Some were curious.
Some were indifferent.
And some carried obvious hostility.
Standing at the front of the classroom was the teacher in charge of the Elite Class, a Spirit Douluo named Zhao Xunxing.
His sharp eyes swept across the students before finally landing on Yu Xiaogang.
"Let me introduce everyone," Zhao Xunxing said calmly.
"This is a new transfer student joining the Elite Class."
"His name is Yu Xiaogang."
That was all.
No explanation of his spirit.
No mention of his rank.
No discussion of his achievements.
The introduction was so brief that it almost sounded dismissive.
Yu Xiaogang immediately noticed it.
In fact, Zhao Xunxing had deliberately kept the introduction short.
Ever since receiving the order from Supreme Pontiff Qian Xunji to personally oversee Yu Xiaogang's education, Zhao Xunxing had been extremely unwilling.
Yes, Yu Xiaogang's father was the famous Thunder Douluo, Yu Yuanzhen.
But not everyone in the world admired the Upper Three Sects.
Zhao Xunxing was one of those people.
Unlike many high-ranking Spirit Masters within Spirit Hall, Zhao Xunxing came from a commoner background.
When he was young, his hometown had suffered terribly under the oppression of local nobles.
The weak were exploited.
The poor were trampled upon.
And the so-called noble spirit master clans stood above ordinary people like untouchable rulers.
Because of those experiences, Zhao Xunxing developed a deep hatred toward aristocrats and powerful clans.
In his eyes, the Upper Three Sects and Lower Four Sects were nothing more than nobles who happened to possess extraordinary strength.
That was all.
As a result, Zhao Xunxing had never held any favorable opinion toward them.
And now, he was suddenly being asked to personally guide the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
How could he possibly be happy about it?
He had even tried explaining his concerns to Qian Xunji beforehand.
Unfortunately, the Supreme Pontiff had rejected his request without hesitation.
In the end, Zhao Xunxing could only bring Yu Xiaogang into the Elite Class personally.
After introducing him, Zhao Xunxing glanced across the students before suddenly looking toward one particular girl seated near the center of the room.
"Bibi Dong."
"If he encounters anything he doesn't understand in the future, help explain it to him."
The moment those words fell, several students' expressions changed slightly.
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong herself looked somewhat surprised.
"Me?"
She pointed at herself in confusion.
"Yes," Zhao Xunxing replied with a faint smile.
"I'll leave him to your care from now on."
On the surface, his tone sounded gentle.
But in reality, Zhao Xunxing had his own calculations.
Even though he could not openly refuse Qian Xunji's orders, he still disliked the idea of Yu Xiaogang remaining in the Elite Class.
So his plan was simple.
If he could not reject Yu Xiaogang directly…
Then he would make Yu Xiaogang leave voluntarily.
And arranging for Bibi Dong to "take care" of him was the perfect first step.
Because Bibi Dong's status within the Elite Class was extraordinary.
She was the direct disciple of the Supreme Pontiff.
A super genius recognized by all of Spirit Hall.
Not only was she beautiful and talented, but her cultivation speed was so monstrous that many students viewed her almost like an unreachable idol.
Among the Elite Class students, there were many who admired her.
Many who respected her.
And many who secretly worshiped her.
Now imagine how such people would react after seeing a newly arrived transfer student suddenly gain Bibi Dong's personal attention.
The answer was obvious.
Just as Zhao Xunxing expected, the atmosphere in the room changed instantly.
The gazes directed at Yu Xiaogang immediately became colder.
Originally, many students were already unhappy that someone had entered the Elite Class through special arrangements.
Now this outsider was also being personally guided by Bibi Dong?
Who did he think he was?
Naturally, none of them blamed Zhao Xunxing for creating the situation.
Instead, all their dissatisfaction was directed entirely toward Yu Xiaogang.
Watching the subtle hostility spread throughout the classroom, Zhao Xunxing nodded inwardly with satisfaction.
So what if your father is a Titled Douluo?
So what if you possess a thousand-year first spirit ring?
Right now, you are merely a Spirit Grandmaster in his twenties.
In this Elite Class, there are plenty of students capable of suppressing you.
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang himself remained calm.
Although he noticed the hostility in the room, he did not react outwardly.
Instead, he quietly observed the students around him.
Every single person here carried an extraordinary aura.
The pressure they gave off was completely different from ordinary students.
As expected of Spirit Hall Academy's Elite Class.
At that moment, Zhao Xunxing clapped his hands lightly.
"Alright."
"Next, I'll review everyone's cultivation progress and arrange new training plans."
"A vacation has already passed."
"I don't want to see anyone slacking off."
The students immediately straightened their postures.
"Xia Nianfan."
"Present!"
A tall young man stood up immediately.
"What is your current spirit power rank?"
"Reporting to Teacher Zhao, I've reached Rank 43."
"Only one rank after an entire vacation?" Zhao Xunxing asked sternly before nodding slightly.
"Still, that's acceptable. Continue working hard."
"Yes, Teacher!"
"Bai Bingbing."
"Present!"
A cheerful girl quickly stood up with a smile.
"And your situation?"
"Hehe, Teacher, I advanced by two ranks!"
"I'm already Rank 46 now!"
The classroom immediately stirred slightly.
"Very good," Zhao Xunxing praised with satisfaction.
"It seems you trained diligently during the break."
"Next."
One student after another stood up and reported their progress.
Some received praise.
Others received criticism.
As the reports continued, Yu Xiaogang gradually became more and more surprised.
Every student in the Elite Class was above Rank 40.
And judging from their appearances, most were still only teenagers.
This level of talent was genuinely terrifying.
No wonder Spirit Hall dominated the continent.
Once these students matured, they would undoubtedly become the future pillars of Spirit Hall.
Then—
"Bibi Dong."
The moment her name was called, everyone's attention instantly focused on her.
Bibi Dong calmly stood up from her seat.
"Present."
Zhao Xunxing looked at her with obvious anticipation.
"What is your current rank?"
Bibi Dong answered calmly:
"Reporting to Teacher, my spirit power has reached Rank 32."
Silence.
Then—
"Hiss!"
The entire classroom erupted instantly.
"Rank 32?!"
"How is that possible?!"
"She's advancing too quickly!"
"As expected of the Supreme Pontiff's disciple!"
Even Zhao Xunxing himself was stunned briefly.
A moment later, his face flushed with excitement.
"Hahaha!"
"Excellent!"
"Excellent!"
"Bibi Dong, you truly have not disappointed His Holiness's expectations!"
As he looked at her, Zhao Xunxing felt an indescribable sense of pride.
After all, as Bibi Dong's teacher, her achievements would also reflect positively on him in the future.
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang was equally shocked.
Back when he obtained his first spirit ring, Bibi Dong had just acquired her second.
Even then, he already knew she was a genius.
But now, after only two years, the gap between them had become enormous.
He had only recently obtained his second spirit ring.
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong had already reached the Spirit Elder realm and acquired her third spirit ring.
The difference between Rank 10 to 20 and Rank 20 to 30 was far greater than ordinary people imagined.
For Bibi Dong to achieve such cultivation speed…
Yu Xiaogang could only silently admit one thing.
She truly deserved to be called a monster-level genius.
At that moment, Zhao Xunxing's gaze shifted toward him.
"Yu Xiaogang."
"What is your current rank?"
The classroom suddenly became quiet again.
Many students looked at Yu Xiaogang curiously.
Yu Xiaogang answered calmly.
"Rank 24."
The moment he spoke, Zhao Xunxing raised an eyebrow slightly.
Clearly, even he had not expected this result.
After all, Yu Xiaogang's innate spirit power of Rank 1 was well known among the higher-ups of the continent.
For someone with such poor innate talent to reach Rank 24 at this age was honestly astonishing.
Of course, Zhao Xunxing understood some of Yu Xiaogang's special circumstances.
The others did not.
And because they did not know, their reactions became completely different.
Many students immediately revealed disdainful expressions.
"Only Rank 24?"
"And he still entered the Elite Class?"
"Ridiculous."
"So this is what using connections looks like."
"What a joke."
Mocking whispers spread throughout the room.
Some students even laughed openly.
In their eyes, someone at Rank 24 had absolutely no qualifications to stand among them.
This was Spirit Hall Academy's Elite Class.
Everyone present was above Rank 40.
Compared to them, Yu Xiaogang's cultivation looked pitifully weak.
Even though he was younger than many of them, they ignored that fact completely.
All they saw was his current rank.
And in their opinion, someone so weak could only have entered through the back door.
One boy sitting near the front sneered openly.
"Only Rank 24, yet you still dare enter the Elite Class?"
"You really have no shame."
The room instantly grew quiet again.
Everyone's eyes turned toward Yu Xiaogang, waiting to see his reaction.
Even Bibi Dong frowned slightly.
However, to everyone's surprise, Yu Xiaogang did not become angry.
Instead, he simply looked calmly at the student who mocked him.
His expression remained completely indifferent.
Because he knew something these people did not.
His true strength had never been measured by spirit power rank alone.
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