Douluo Dragon King: I, Huo Linfei, the Mecha Illusionary Lin God

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye. Huo Linfei is nine years old, and Tang Wulin and Na'er are eight years old.

Graduation season at Hongshan College.

This is the graduation ceremony of the primary Soul Master Academy. Only students who have reached the Soul Master realm can graduate and enter the intermediate Soul Master Academy for further study.

On the playground, students, dressed in matching graduation gowns, stood in neat rows. The principal, beaming, read his prepared remarks from the podium.

"Over the past three years, we have witnessed your growth... We hope that you will stay true to your original aspirations and forge ahead on your future paths..."

Below the stage, most of the students listened attentively. Those who stood there were all Soul Masters, the cream of the crop among their peers. They were filled with hope for the future.

The graduation ceremony proceeded smoothly. One by one, students went up to the stage, received their diplomas from the principal, bowed, and left. Teachers and students exchanged blessings, creating a heartwarming scene.

until……

"Next up, Tang Wulin."

The head of teaching read aloud, looking at Tang Wulin with satisfaction. He hadn't expected that a Blue Silver Grass Soul Saint could actually reach the first ring.

Not bad.

Tang Wulin took a deep breath and walked onto the stage. With Huo Linfei's help, he had just fused with a ten-year-old soul spirit, barely reaching level 10 and becoming a Soul Master.

Although it can't compare to my older brother's level 26, at least... I can graduate.

The principal handed him the graduation certificate, smiling, and said, "Congratulations on your graduation, Tang Wulin. I hope you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Tang Wulin suddenly shouted to the audience, "The boss has arrived!!!"

His voice was loud and clear, full of energy.

The entire room fell silent.

All the teachers and students were stunned and turned to look at Tang Wulin.

Tang Wulin's face flushed slightly, but he still stiffened his neck and continued shouting, "Everyone—stand at attention!!!"

Even stranger things happened.

In the student formation below the stage, at least half of the students snapped to attention, their movements perfectly synchronized. There was no mockery on their faces, only an almost fanatical seriousness.

The principal nearly dropped his teacup.

The dean of students opened his mouth as if to say something, but seeing the students standing at attention below, he swallowed his words.

Just then, Na'er stepped out of the queue.

Logically speaking, Na'er shouldn't be able to come to Red Mountain Academy since she's not a Soul Master, but with Huo Linfei's approval, Na'er can practically do whatever she wants at Red Mountain Academy.

Na'er walked to Tang Wulin's side, took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and, as if she were going all out, shouted:

"Boss—you're so cool!!!"

Her voice was clear and sweet, with the unique sweetness of a young girl, but in this situation, it sounded especially... embarrassing.

The principal's face darkened.

He knew both children. Tang Wulin was alright; he was usually quite well-behaved.

Na'er was a quiet girl. But once that red-haired Huo Linfei was involved...

"Where is Huo Linfei?"

The principal lowered his voice and asked the head of academic affairs, "Shouldn't he be graduating soon too?"

"It's...it's behind..." The head of teaching pointed to the entrance to the playground.

Everyone turned to look.

At the entrance to the playground, a boy with spiky red hair was warming up with his back to everyone. He twisted his neck and waist, then suddenly turned around to face the entire field.

Huo Linfei wore a red jacket today, with a black T-shirt and jeans underneath. Combined with his flamboyant hairstyle, he looked like a burning flame.

He grinned, revealing eight white teeth.

Then he started...dancing.

Yes, dancing.

"Hey... everyone stand aside!" Huo Linfei sang and danced, his moves so catchy you wanted to cover your eyes, "Because... Huo Linfei is about to appear!"

He walked toward the podium with strange steps, each step beating to some eerie rhythm.

"Every gesture I make is handsome...handsome from head to toe!"

Na'er covered her face. Tang Wulin also lowered his head, his ears turning bright red.

But the students standing at attention below the stage shouted in unison, "Boss—cool!!!"

The sound was deafening.

Huo Linfei was very satisfied. He walked to the front of the stage, turned around, and blew kisses to the audience: "Thank you all for your support! Huo Linfei loves you all!"

"We love our leader too!!!" the students shouted even louder.

The teachers were all stunned.

The principal rubbed his forehead, feeling his blood pressure soaring. He had been a principal for twenty years, sending off batch after batch of students, and had seen all sorts of geniuses and freaks.

But someone like Huo Linfei is... unique.

This kid was only six years old when he entered school, and his soul power was already level 20—he had innate full soul power, his first soul ring was a hundred years old, and he broke through to level 20 in the second year.

Logically speaking, he should have graduated long ago, but he just wouldn't leave and insisted on waiting for Tang Wulin.

Let's just wait. He's not paying attention in class anyway.

The key thing is that this kid actually has some skills.

When someone encounters a bottleneck in their cultivation, he can offer guidance, and although his methods are quite unusual, they are surprisingly effective.

What on earth is going on here...?

"headmaster."

Huo Linfei finally finished his performance, walked onto the stage, and smiled brightly.

"I'm here to collect my graduation certificate."

The principal looked at that face, that face that was still quite young yet brimming with confidence, that face that caused countless teachers headaches and left them helpless.

He sighed and picked up the last graduation certificate.

"Huo Linfei," the principal said in a deep voice, "Congratulations on your graduation."

Huo Linfei accepted the certificate but didn't rush off the stage. He turned to face the audience, held up the certificate, and said, "Brothers and sisters! I, Huo Linfei, have officially graduated today!"

A burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted from the audience.

"But!" Huo Linfei raised his voice, "The Huo Family Gang will not disband! We'll reunite at Donghai Academy!"

"Donghai Academy! Let's meet again!!!" the students responded in unison, their voices so loud that the glass of the stage vibrated.

The principal's lips twitched. He could already imagine what kind of "surprise" his colleagues at Donghai College would face in the future.

Huo Linfei finally stepped down from the stage. He had one arm around Tang Wulin and the other around Na'er, smiling like a victorious general returning home.

"How was my entrance design? Wasn't it cool?" Huo Linfei asked.

Tang Wulin said with a bitter face, "It's cool... but it's too embarrassing, brother. I wanted to crawl into a hole after I shouted that."

Na'er whispered, "Me too..."

"What's there to be ashamed of?" Huo Linfei said dismissively. "This is momentum! This is prestige! Look, the whole audience is stunned by us."

That's true. The other students looked at them with envy, admiration, and fear, but not contempt.

The graduation ceremony continued. The principal delivered a concluding speech, offering words of encouragement.

"...I hope you will continue to work hard in the future and become useful members of society." After saying this, the principal looked expectantly at the audience.

As is customary, this is the time to applaud.

But the audience was completely silent.

The students all turned to look at Huo Linfei.