60: Absolutely annihilated

Shen Guyan's short sentence instantly caused an uproar in Class One, and everyone turned their heads to look.

"It doesn't matter, he'll make a move?" What does that mean?

Could he be that confident in his own strength?

One must know that Shen Guyan's actual age was two years younger than the average age of students in the same grade. Therefore, in previous class combat training sessions, no student would deliberately seek to spar with Shen Guyan.

Bullying a classmate two years younger than oneself, even if one won, was hardly anything to brag about.

Shen Guyan was happy to be idle, and each time he would just watch from the sidelines and listen to the instructor's critiques.

"Zhuo Tianya, what is your current Soul Power Rank?" The Class Teacher pushed up their glasses and couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

The students in the class were also very curious about Shen Guyan's Soul Power Rank. They only knew that this kid named Zhuo Tianya had been promoted by exception due to his excellent theoretical knowledge scores, and they had always just regarded him as a little academic genius.

The minimum requirement to enter the Intermediate Division was, naturally, one spirit ring. Most nine-year-old children found it difficult to meet this standard, so they would repeat a year or so in the Elementary Department.

"Hehe, I'm still at one ring, but that's not a big problem." Shen Guyan chuckled and released his only yellow spirit ring.

The moment they saw the yellow spirit ring, many students in the class displayed surprised expressions. In this current era, there were truly not many Spirit Masters who could possess a hundred-year spirit ring from the very beginning. Most would fuse with a ten-year spirit soul and then, through repeated Spirit elevation in the Spirit Ascension Platform, elevate their first spirit ring to the hundred-year level.

But could a single yellow spirit ring really make up for the huge gap in Rank between the two sides?

"Fei Biao, Long Chu, Cang Qiong, you three stand up." The Class Teacher thought for a moment and called up the three students with the highest Soul Power Rank in the class, who were also the three participants from the previous Class Promotion Competition.

Hearing the Class Teacher's instruction, the three had no choice but to rise from their seats reluctantly, especially Cang Qiong. His current Soul Power Rank was still at Rank 19, which was completely incomparable to that newly promoted Spirit Grandmaster from Class Two.

"You three, along with Zhuo Tianya, will spar during the physical training class this afternoon." The Class Teacher's expression was serious. "I need to submit the list of participants this afternoon, and I want to select suitable contestants from among you."

"Yes, teacher." The three responded, and Cang Qiong even cast a hostile glare toward Shen Guyan.

He absolutely could not let this Zhuo Tianya steal his spot in the competition. This match concerned his graduation credits and had a major impact on his future.

"That is all, class dismissed."

Everyone left their seats one after another, and Cang Qiong even cast a provocative look at Shen Guyan, as if to say, "You want to steal my spot? You're not qualified enough!"

However, Shen Guyan acted as if he hadn't seen it and continued to sit in his seat meditating. As an old man with the Souls of two lifetimes living inside him, he didn't need to bicker with a child.

Seeing this, Cang Qiong couldn't help but snort coldly and followed his two teammates out of the classroom.

"When we get to the two-on-two sparring this afternoon, remember to let me..."

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Shen Guyan took the time to return to the Separate Courtyard and, under Gu Yue's happy gaze, ate a delicious lunch.

Ever since the five children moved into the Separate Courtyard, they had received the Mind-Cultivation Technique that Shen Guyan had given them. Although Shen Guyan had told them to rest for a day to adjust their state, they knew the task was heavy and dared not relax for a moment, sitting in their rooms and studying it earnestly.

Every area in the Separate Courtyard had a Spirit guidance protective barrier and was equipped with the Shen Family guards, so Shen Guyan did not need to wear a mask in his own area.

Even the false information he registered at the Sea and Land Academy had been adjusted by the Shen Family in secret. Even if Vicious Beasts like Beast God Di Tian infiltrated the human World, they would not be able to find the location of Shen Guyan and Gu Yue.

"Young Master." Shen Guhong flashed in from the main entrance and knelt on one knee.

"Speak." Shen Guyan wiped his mouth elegantly and signaled for him to continue.

"According to the investigation, no information regarding the possessor of a Golden Dragon Spirit has been found within the Federation," Shen Guhong reported.

"Hmm, continue the investigation. It is very likely that the opponent is hiding a Second Martial Soul, and this includes Spirit Masters who possess the aura of a high-ranking Dragon. The Golden Dragon is strong in its superhuman physical constitution, investigate thoroughly."

"Yes." Shen Guhong performed a salute and vanished quickly.

Shen Guyan sipped some clear tea, not knowing what he was thinking about.

...

Soon, it was time for the afternoon physical training class. The students of Class One gathered on the playground, their gazes focused on the four people in the center.

"Let's start with a simple two-on-two. Fei Biao, your Soul Power Rank is the highest, you will be on the same side as Zhuo Tianya, prepare to spar."

The four responded, distanced themselves from each other, about fifty steps apart.

The Class Teacher of Class One watched the four in the field, her breathing becoming rapid. Before this, she only knew that Shen Guyan's Soul Power cultivation was around Rank 15, until today when she was told by the Principal Zhang Zhenpeng that he had actually reached Rank 20, and was only one spirit ring away from becoming a true Spirit Grandmaster.

This sudden good news almost made her jump for joy. After the Class Promotion Competition last year, Fei Biao and the other two had been beaten into psychological trauma by those three from Class Two, and participating in the competition again this time, they might not be able to perform to their proper level.

And this Zhuo Tianya was the best Breakthrough point. Even if he hadn't obtained a Second Martial Soul, in terms of overall cultivation, Class One was already not inferior to Class Two in the slightest.

The key was, this Little fellow was very arrogant!

As the Class Teacher of Class One, what she urgently needed now was the students' self-confidence; even if it was a bit arrogant, it was still better than being timid and hesitant.

Both sides activated their Spirits. In terms of spirit ring configuration, Fei Biao and the other two both had the optimal two-yellow spirit ring configuration, and the Rank 19 Cang Qiong also had one yellow spirit ring.

Among them, the most eye-catching moment was naturally when Shen Guyan drew the canglang sword. The wide sword casket opened section by section, revealing the hilt of the canglang sword, and then he drew it with domineering flair. The whole process was smooth and elegant.

Coupled with Shen Guyan's undisputed status as the newly promoted school hunk.

Too handsome!

Many female classmates had hearts in their eyes; they suddenly felt that being a little younger than themselves wasn't impossible...

"Begin." The instructor's gesture changed, announcing the official start of the sparring.

Fei Biao and the other two immediately exchanged glances and attacked at almost the same time. They had long since agreed to teach this Zhuo Tianya a lesson, even if they had to "yield" to each other in the process.

The scene of their eye contact fell right into Shen Guyan's eyes at the right moment, making him sneer inwardly.

"Yield? Very well!"

At the very instant the three finished exchanging glances, Shen Guyan transformed into a streak of green light and shot out.

That speed was simply shocking.

Long Chu and Cang Qiong had barely had time to defend before Shen Guyan arrived between the two of them.

Cang Qiong was kicked in the face by Shen Guyan almost instantly, flying backward, and his Tool Spirit also slipped from his hand.

At the same time, the canglang sword stopped with absolute precision at Long Chu's neck.