Douluo: The Peerless Tang Sect - The Ordinary Life of a Supporting Character

Chapter 22 Changes at Shrek Academy

There is also a festival similar to the New Year on the Douluo Continent. Although the customs are somewhat different, people still decorate with lanterns and colorful decorations on this day of transition between the old and the new year.

However, the end of the holiday also means that there are not many days left before school starts.

Wang Nan packed his luggage and set off for the college amidst his parents' nagging.

Two days later, Wang Nan stood dumbfounded at the entrance of Shrek Academy.

"Where am I? Is this still Shrek Academy?"

Shrek Academy is built around Poseidon Lake. The inner courtyard is located on Poseidon Island in the middle. The Martial Soul Department is to the south, and the Soul Guidance Department is to the north. The two are connected by Shrek Plaza on the west side. Finally, the school gate and several statues are located on the east side of Poseidon Lake.

Previously, the Martial Soul Department's territory was much larger than the Soul Guidance Department's. However, in just one month, several new buildings have appeared in the Soul Guidance Department. These buildings are still predominantly gray, with huge signs on their roofs reading "Research and Development Area" and "Experimental Area." Judging solely from their land area, the Soul Guidance Department has already surpassed the Martial Soul Department.

The other returning students were discussing the changes that had occurred at the academy, while only the freshmen who had never been to Shrek Academy before were unaware of what had happened.

However, it wasn't just the buildings that changed. On the first day of school, the homeroom teacher, Sun He, surprised many students with his opening remarks.

"According to the academy's latest teaching arrangements, starting from the second year, we will add one theory class and one practical class, which will cover the recognition and use of commonly used soul tools. Similarly, starting next year, practical application of soul tools will also become part of the entrance examination."

"But Teacher Sun, soul tools are ultimately external forces. Shouldn't the academy's goal be to cultivate outstanding soul masters?" one of the students asked boldly.

"Yes, an excellent Soul Master should know even more about how to use and deal with Soul Tools," Sun He replied with a smile.

"Professor Sun, do you also agree with the college's arrangement?"

"I thought that spending the past year together would have given us a deeper understanding of each other, but it seems you still don't understand me well enough. I've always pursued practical results, and I don't mind whether or not soul tools are used in the process."

"Teacher, isn't using a soul tool the same as using drugs to forcibly increase soul power? In the end, what we show is not our true strength."

"Hey student, weren't you paying attention in the theory class? Drugs can damage your foundation. Using drugs to enhance your soul power sacrifices your potential. But using a soul tool is just like using a weapon. Not having it won't cause you any loss."

"What if we become so obsessed with soul tools that we forget to cultivate our martial souls?"

"Then I'll transfer you to the Soul Guidance Department."

A burst of laughter erupted among the students, but soon another student raised their hand to ask a question.

"Teacher, just as you said, since there's no loss in not having a soul tool, why waste time learning about soul tools?"

"It's very simple. Imagine there's a Soul Master whose Martial Soul, Soul Power, and Soul Skills are exactly the same as yours, but he has a defensive Soul Tool. Who would win in a fight between you two?"

This student was bold, but he wasn't shameless enough to lie. After thinking for a moment, he shook his head and said, "I can't beat him."

"That's it. If this were a life-or-death battle, he could kill you with just a soul tool. Therefore, start learning about soul tools now, so that you yourselves can use them to bully others in the future."

The students here are all inexperienced and at a stage where they are easily receptive to new things. Sun He's words gave them a completely new perspective on soul tools.

In fact, upon closer examination, what Sun He said was not entirely correct, but it still gave the children in the audience an idea—an idea that they wanted to learn about soul tools.

The addition of courses related to soul tools caused a stir throughout the entire Martial Soul Department, to the point that discussions about the upgrade assessment became much quieter after class.

"Now you can go back and prepare for tomorrow's upgrade assessment. Also, all core disciples, please stay behind; I have other matters to discuss."

Wang Nan was about to return to his dormitory when Sun He stopped him.

After the core disciples arrived, Sun He led them away from the Martial Soul Department, across Shrek Square, and onto the Soul Guidance Department.

Continuing forward, they soon saw a middle-aged male teacher standing in front of them. He was about 1.8 meters tall, wearing simple cloth clothes with his sleeves rolled up to reveal his strong arms.

"Teacher Fan, these are the core students of Class One."

Fan Yu nodded. "Hello, I am Fan Yu, a teacher in the Soul Guidance Department. As you all know, the academy has added practical courses on soul tools. As core disciples, the academy will prepare a soul tool for each of you. Now, come with me."

After saying that, Fan Yu led them to a large metal door, then took out a silver-gray sign and waved it in front of the door. Soon, the door opened to both sides.

Being a Soul Guidance Department building, the architectural style here is completely different from that of the Martial Soul Department. Although it's not as futuristic as Wang Nan imagined, it already has some modern elements. The way he swipes his card to open the door is all too familiar.

Inside the door was the newly built soul tool experimental area, where several people were already gathered. Judging from their clothing, they were likely outer disciples of the Soul Tool Department.

"Teacher Fan," the group said upon seeing Fan Yu.

"Okay." Fan Yu stood in front of the group and called over Wang Nan and the other core disciples.

"There are only a few of us here, so I'll get straight to the point." Fan Yu looked at the Soul Guidance Department disciples. "According to the academy's practical assessment standards, you won't be able to complete the entrance exam to the sixth grade this year. But this year, the academy has reformed its teaching standards, so there's another opportunity here."

Upon hearing this, the students all looked up at Fan Yu. Having finally gained admission to Shrek Academy, none of them wanted to be eliminated so easily.

"The academy intends to cultivate a group of support-type soul masters. As the name suggests, this type of soul master does not need direct combat ability, but rather assists other soul masters in battle, just like support-type soul masters in the martial soul system."

"These people in front of you are all core disciples of the second year of the Martial Soul Department. Each of you should choose one person and, within three months, tailor-make a soul tool for him/her. The type is not limited. As long as it can increase this disciple's combat power by 20%, you will pass the test."

"If anyone is dissatisfied with the academy's training direction, they can leave now." Fan Yu waited for a while, and seeing that no one spoke, he turned his attention to the Martial Soul Department.

"You don't need to worry. Although you senior students can't pass the practical assessment yet, you are all at least level four soul masters, which is more than enough to make soul tools for you."

The core disciples didn't have any other thoughts; instead, they looked at the senior students opposite them with curiosity.

Without a doubt, this opened a new door for both the Martial Soul system and the Soul Guidance system.

(End of this chapter)