Douluo Amon: I am the Heavenly Venerable of the Dragon King

Of course, Wu Changkong did this more to "make an example of them" and to dispel the arrogance of Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi, who were watching from the sidelines. After all, these two were geniuses in their original classes and had basically no rivals.

If we don't give them a warning first, they might become troublemakers in later training sessions.

As for why Tang Wulin was chosen? Of course, it's because he beat Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi the most in the promotion competition, leaving them with some psychological trauma.

Gu Yue was included incidentally. Because she stood up to refute his point of view, Wu Changkong had her participate in order to better lead Class Zero in the future, and also to make Gu Yue realize her own shortcomings.

After all, in the previous promotion tournament, Gu Yue forced Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi to use their martial soul fusion skill to defeat them both, which would also make others more convinced of her words.

However, he did not choose Nan Fusheng for a simple reason: if the scene of almost being disfigured happened again, it would not be conducive to him establishing "teacher's authority." He wanted an absolute and overwhelming victory.

Furthermore, due to Nan Fusheng's previous lack of effort, Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi didn't have a strong impression of him.

Actually, he had privately discussed this matter with Nan Fusheng (under the influence of the Time Insect) to inquire whether there had been any problems. However, it seems that the other party later gave him an explanation, which he accepted.

But what was Nan Fusheng explaining? Why can't he remember it now? Never mind, since there are no problems, he shouldn't ask anymore, as it would damage his authority as a teacher.

And the result was very successful. Now Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi are sitting there upright, listening carefully to Wu Changkong's words.

Chapter 42 Testing Mental Strength

Next, Tang Wulin was in trouble. It's unclear whether this was retaliation for Tang Wulin's lateness yesterday.

As one of the three uninjured students, and being male, he became a teaching case for Wu Changkong.

Wu Changkong continuously used real combat scenarios to teach the other trainees combat techniques and precautions. Tang Wulin was repeatedly knocked to the ground, enduring the blows of the instructor's whip time and time again.

As for why Nan Fusheng wasn't chosen? It can only be said that Tang Wulin is too thick-skinned and resilient. In their previous encounter, Wu Changkong had already discovered...

Tang Wulin's defensive capabilities are astonishing; he possesses sufficiently strong defense against attacks of the same level.

While Nan Fusheng is physically strong, Tang Wulin is clearly better at taking a beating, and in terms of making an example of someone, it's more cost-effective to fight Tang Wulin.

The news of the establishment of Class Zero quickly spread throughout the entire college, and Nan Fusheng and his six classmates naturally became celebrities.

However, they were all instructed not to reveal the Zero Class teaching method to outsiders, so after a few days of curiosity, the academy returned to calm.

Wu Changkong was just one of their instructors; many more mentors were beginning to emerge. Unlike regular classes, which focused more on theoretical instruction, Class Zero emphasized practical teaching.

Just as Dean Yu Zhen said, the college gave Class Zero the greatest support. Whether it was the teaching methods, the high-nutrition food, the teachers, or the hardware facilities, everything was top-notch.

On the second day, Tang Wulin no longer had to bear Wu Changkong's disciplinary punishment alone, because Wu Changkong had also brought Nan Fusheng into the discussion.

Previously, when Nan Fusheng saw Tang Wulin being punished by Wu Changkong, he was somewhat amused. However, when the whip was actually used on him, he understood what it meant to be heartbroken.

However, his growth during this teaching process was also evident; it was a bittersweet experience.

Ten days later, Nan Fusheng was delighted to have three new teammates: Xie Xie, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi, who had recovered from their injuries and began to join the battle. Then, piercing screams began to echo from Class Zero.

Wu Changkong never knew the meaning of showing mercy. When the whip struck, the pain was excruciating, yet it didn't actually hurt anyone.

To paraphrase Wu Changkong, only pain can truly deepen a person's memory.

The only lucky one was Gu Yue. Perhaps because she was a girl, Wu Changkong was always a little lenient with her in his teaching, and when the pointer occasionally fell on her, it only gave her a tingling sensation.

"We'll be conducting a series of physical tests on you today. Combat training will be suspended for one class." Wu Changkong brought very good news for Class Zero as soon as he entered the classroom early in the morning.

Now everyone is a bit afraid of practical training; the pain is just too intense.

Wu Changkong led the six people to a room full of technological sense. The entire room was covered with a layer of silver metal panels. Stepping into the room, the first feeling was that one had entered a silver world.

A series of instruments unlike anything seen before were placed in this space.

"Let's start with a mental strength test. Xie Xie, you're first."

Wu Changkong held a form in his hand, ready to make a record.

Xie Xie's mental strength is growing normally, increasing by two points compared to the last test, reaching thirty-one.

Then there's Wang Jinxi. Wang Jinxi's mental strength is rather weak, only eighteen points.

"Wang Jinxi, you must work hard to improve your spiritual power, otherwise you will not be able to fuse with more souls in the future," Wu Changkong said calmly.

Wang Jinxi was usually very quiet and reserved, and after hearing what he said, he simply nodded in agreement.

It was Zhang Yangzi's turn.

"Mental strength of 41, not bad. With effort, I can break through to the advanced stage of the Spirit Origin Realm within a year or two."

Zhang Yangzi's gaze remained fixed on him. In his eyes, among the four people including Tang Wulin, the one he hated the most was the one who had broken his legs, and he had always been comparing them.

After spending these past few days together, he realized that Tang Wulin's abilities mainly lay in his extraordinary strength and his peculiar mutated right arm.

As for his martial soul, it was nothing more than Blue Silver Grass, not worth mentioning. Therefore, he increasingly felt that he had been wronged in losing that day.

How much mental strength could someone with superpowers like Wang Jinxi, who excels at direct attacks, possibly have? It certainly wouldn't be very high.

Tang Wulin walked to the instrument and sat down. The mental testing device slowly descended and covered his head.

Test begins!

This mental strength testing device is the most advanced in the academy. The scale that displays the strength of mental power is colored and can change color according to different levels of mental power.

The spiritual energy of the Spirit Origin Realm is white. Tang Wulin's spiritual energy level continued to rise and soon surpassed Wang Jinxi's eighteen points.

It kept rising, to 20, 25, 30...

Zhang Yangzi stared at the scale in surprise. Could it be that he, a powerful offensive Soul Master, only had one ring of cultivation, yet he possessed thirty points of spiritual power? In this aspect, Jin Xi was far inferior to him.

Thirty-five, forty...

Forty-two, forty-three—that's more than Zhang Yangzi. And his mental strength continues to improve.

Tang Wulin's mental strength ultimately settled at sixty-six, leaving Xie Xie dumbfounded. Only a few months had passed since the last test.

Tang Wulin's mental strength actually increased by twenty-two points? Sixty-six points of mental strength is enough to reach the high level of the Spirit Origin Realm.

Next, Nan Fusheng sat on the machine.

Zhang Yangzi suddenly thought of a question: Was there any special significance to the order of the dance teachers? Apart from Xie Xie at the beginning, the three people after them were arranged from low to high.

Nan Fusheng, a spirit-type Soul Master, and Gu Yue, who has the ability to manipulate elements, should require more mental strength. Could it be that their mental strength is higher than Tang Wulin's?

His question didn't last long; the instrument started up, and the scale gave him the answer almost instantly.

Nan Fusheng's spiritual power swiftly crossed the white line and entered the yellow world. When Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi saw the scale break through one hundred and continue to rise, they both gaped in astonishment.

The Spirit Origin Realm, the beginning of all things, a time of renewal. From birth, everyone possesses the spiritual power of the Spirit Origin Realm, the most basic form of spiritual power. This spiritual power can sustain souls of the Yellow rank and below.

In the spiritual realm, the mind is spiritual, the thoughts are understood, and when one reaches the spiritual realm, one begins to master the mental power and truly controls one's mental power for one's own use. One can carry two yellow souls or one purple soul.

This is a leap of a huge realm—a qualitative leap! No wonder the two were so surprised. Reaching the Spiritual Connection Realm means that Nan Fusheng can now fuse with a purple soul spirit.

The two stared at Nan Fusheng in disbelief. This guy hadn't performed very well in the promotion competition, but his mental strength was truly outstanding! They had never heard of anyone breaking through to the first major realm of mental strength in their first year of intermediate academy!

Even graduates from the intermediate level of intermediate soul master academies who manage to break through to this realm are considered exceptionally talented. It's important to understand that one of the biggest obstacles to graduating from the advanced level of intermediate academies is reaching the Spiritual Connection Realm in spiritual power. How many soul masters have been prevented from graduating from achieving this level!

Nan Fusheng, only in first grade, has already achieved this breakthrough. It's simply unbelievable!

A mental strength exceeding one hundred signifies entering another level, progressing from the Spiritual Origin Realm to the Spiritual Connection Realm.

One hundred and twenty-five. This was Nan Fusheng's final test result, only six points higher than Gu Yue's previous result. Even Wu Changkong, who was standing to the side, glanced at this result with a slight sidelong look.

Chapter 43 Abnormal Data

Although his behavior isn't exactly low-key these days, there's nothing he can do about it. After all, both in the previous promotion tournament and now in Class Zero, a place where resources are concentrated, his performance has been somewhat mediocre.

If he doesn't demonstrate his unique qualities next, he might be kicked out, which is something Nan Fusheng cannot accept.

Moreover, with Tang Wulin's sudden surge in mental strength as an example, and with Gu Yue's mental strength test to follow, his value will be demonstrated without being too conspicuous.

Although he hadn't seen it yet, Nan Fusheng believed that Gu Yue's spiritual power would surpass his own, which could be considered his spiritual intuition.

The last person to sit on the instrument was naturally Gu Yue.

Sure enough, Gu Yue's spiritual power swiftly crossed the white line and entered the yellow world.

One hundred and fifty-three—this is the final data from Gu Yue's test.

This is defying the heavens! Let alone at East Sea Academy, you probably can't find a Soul Master in the entire continent whose mental strength can reach this level at this age.

Human spiritual power increases with physical growth, maintaining a steady annual increase until the age of forty. This is due to physical development; after forty, the average person begins to decline. However, Soul Masters can extend this period of sustained spiritual power growth until the age of sixty.

Gu Yue is only nine years old, just like them! A nine-year-old Soul Master with a spiritual power of over 150 in the Spiritual Connection Realm, if she graduates from the intermediate class, will she break through to the Spirit Sea Realm, which is the measure of a strong Soul Master and an ordinary Soul Master?

The Spirit Sea Realm is a vast and boundless ocean of spiritual power, a foundation for true mastery and becoming a powerful individual, whether a peak mech pilot or a peak soul master. Reaching this level of spiritual power is essential. It can support up to five yellow soul spirits, or three purple soul spirits and one black soul spirit.

Spiritual power at the Spirit Sea Realm level can even support a Soul Master to continuously cultivate until reaching the sixth or even seventh ring. It is an essential path for powerful Soul Masters.

Xie Xie was internally devastated. After three months of training, why were others only gaining tens of points of mental strength at a time?

I'm the only one whose score only increased by two points. Does that mean everyone is learning the same things? (*)

Wu Changkong, seemingly oblivious to everyone's expressions, said, "Next, we'll test your strength."

The order in which the strength was tested was also very particular; the first one was Gu Yue.

Compared to her powerful mental strength, Gu Yue's power once again dazzled everyone.

The strength test only measures the direct striking power of both fists, not load-bearing capacity or stress.

Because only offensive power is meaningful to a Soul Master.

"Bang!" Left fist, 115 kilograms.