Chapter 5

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Tang Ziran and Lang Yue were completely full, and almost all the food on the table had been swept into their son's stomach. Even so, Tang Wulin still seemed to be a bit unsatisfied.

"Son, is this what they call turning sorrow and anger into appetite?" After the last bit of food went into Tang Wulin's stomach and Lang Yue sternly stopped him from eating anything else, Tang Ziran couldn't help but say.

Tang Wulin looked at his father in confusion, "Why would I be sad and angry? Dad."

Tang Ziran said, "Son, Dad was just about to ask you, do you plan to join the Soul Master class, or should Dad help you transfer to a regular class?"

Tang Wulin said, "Of course I want to join the Soul Master class! I want to become a Soul Master!"

Tang Ziran said seriously, "Your soul beast is Blue Silver Grass. Although there are legends about the founder of the Tang Sect, Blue Silver Grass is one of the most common soul beasts, and it will be very difficult to cultivate. You will face many challenges. Do you really want to walk this path?"

"Um! I want to become a Soul Master. If I become a Soul Master, I can earn a lot of money and buy a lot of delicious things for Mom and Dad." Tang Wulin's childish words made Lang Yue's eyes well up with tears; this child had always been very obedient and sensible.

"Alright." Tang Ziran nodded, "Since you've decided, Dad and Mom will support you. And even if you regret it in the future, as long as you tell Dad, Dad can help you transfer classes. Son, remember, Dad and Mom have never wanted you to become a dragon or a phoenix. As long as you are happy and content, we are satisfied. In our hearts, nothing is more important than this, do you understand?"

Tang Wulin smiled, "I'm very happy now!"

Apart from eating a lot, Tang Wulin also seemed to be sleepier than before and went to bed early.

The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, his father woke him up. Today was the day he would start school, officially entering Hongshan Academy and the Soul Master class, beginning at least nine years of his academic life.

According to the regulations of the Sun Moon Federation, primary and secondary schools are free compulsory education. Primary school lasts three years, and secondary school lasts six years. There are several ways to advance to a higher school: either by achieving excellent grades, or by paying a large sum of money, or by entering a specialized college to learn a specific skill.

Tang Ziran sent Tang Wulin to the school gate before leaving. The school was very close to home, and he instructed his son to go straight home after school before going to work.

There were dedicated teachers at the school gate to welcome the students of the Soul Master class, and the treatment was clearly much better than that of the regular class.

The regular class would only receive normal cultural education, while the Soul Master class, in addition to this, would teach these students who were born with soul power how to become Soul Masters and the knowledge of Soul Masters, preparing them for their future entry into secondary school.

There were only fifteen students in this year's Soul Master class. Children with awakened soul beasts and accompanying soul power were very rare, especially in a small city like Aolai. This year's class was considered relatively large.

"Hey, what's your soul beast?" A short, chubby boy approached Tang Wulin and asked.

They were all children of the same age, and they were all curious about the upcoming Soul Master class.

Tang Wulin said proudly, "It's Blue Silver Grass, just like the founder of the Tang Sect." As he spoke, he flipped his right hand, and blue light surged in his palm, with Blue Silver Grass sprouting from it. He didn't notice that these Blue Silver Grasses were slightly different from yesterday, with faint golden threads at the roots, which were not very noticeable and hard to see if not looked at carefully.

"Tch—" The chubby boy said disdainfully, "Blue Silver Grass! A useless soul beast." With that, he turned to leave.

Tang Wulin said a bit indignantly, "What about you? What's your soul beast?"

The chubby boy snorted, waved his right hand, and a cold light flashed as a short knife appeared in his hand. "See? My soul beast is a knife. If I can cultivate to the level of a Sealed Douluo, I'll be called the Knife God Douluo. I have innate soul power at level five. I can easily cut your Blue Silver Grass into pieces."

Looking at the short knife in the other boy's hand and then at the Blue Silver Grass in his own palm, Tang Wulin suddenly remembered what his father had said last night.

Is it really that difficult to cultivate Blue Silver Grass into a Soul Master?

The other students also showed off their soul beasts, each with its own characteristics, but no matter what soul beast they had, it was at least better than his Blue Silver Grass. Because his soul beast was Blue Silver Grass, the small groups of students gathered together no longer paid any attention to him.

I will definitely become a Soul Master! Tang Wulin clenched his fists.

"Hello everyone, I am your homeroom teacher, Lin Ximeng. In the next three years, I will teach you the basics of being a Soul Master. Now, please introduce yourselves, including your names, soul beasts, and innate soul power levels."

There were only fifteen students, so the introductions went quickly. When Lin Ximeng heard Tang Wulin introduce his soul beast as Blue Silver Grass, she couldn't help but be a bit surprised, and the other students burst into laughter.

Tang Wulin's little face turned red, and he felt a burning anger in his heart. Dad, is this the difficulty you talked about?

Lin Ximeng quickly regained her composure and smiled, "Today is your first day of class. First, I will explain the classification of soul beasts to you, and in the afternoon, I will guide you in your initial meditation. Meditation is the only way to train and enhance your soul power. If you want to become a true Soul Master, you must work hard."

"As you all know, in our world, everyone has their own soul beast. Soul beasts awaken at the age of six and can be anything. Those with accompanying soul power can cultivate to become Soul Masters, which is what you are. So, what are the classifications of soul beasts?"

"First, soul beasts are divided into two major categories: weapon soul beasts and beast soul beasts. Those that manifest as living beings are beast soul beasts. Those that manifest as non-living beings are weapon soul beasts. By cultivating soul power to enhance your soul beast, when your soul power level breaks through level ten, you can officially become a Soul Master."

"Soul Masters are also divided into two major categories: combat Soul Masters and weapon Soul Masters. Those who cultivate their soul beasts for combat purposes are combat Soul Masters, and those who cultivate for non-combat purposes are weapon Soul Masters. Both soul beasts and Soul Masters have many subcategories..."

Listening to Lin Ximeng's explanation of the classification of soul beasts and Soul Masters, Tang Wulin's anger gradually dissipated. He had always been curious about the profession of Soul Master, and this knowledge was like a beautiful world opening a new door for him.

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