The Legend of the Dragon King - Chapter 376

Chapter 376

Chapter 376 - Reunion with Ye Xinglan

Gu Yue took the lead walking toward the door . Behind her followed Leng Yaozhu . “Yueyue, your cultivation is coming along nicely and your design skills are improving quickly . Shall I help you start a one-word battle armor? I can get it done for you within half a year . Considering your design skills, a three-metal alloy would work out well . You’ll be able to upgrade it easily in the future . ” 

“No, I’m fine . But thank you, Teacher . Please allow me to handle my own battle armor . ” Not batting an eye, Gu Yue refused an offer ordinary soul masters would only dream of, and with that matter settled, the master and disciple pair stepped through the door .

Tang Wulin returned to his dormitory late in the evening, his muscles as heavy as lead . He flopped onto his bed . After struggling to sit and bend his legs into a pretzel, he let himself drift into meditation .  

His efforts these past few days paid off . He helped two of his friends obtain a new spirit soul, gained valuable combat experience in the process, and settled his path toward creating a one-word battle armor . Gu Yue’s support lit the embers of confidence in his soul . He was convinced that as long as he kept persevering, he would one day become a mighty battle armor master .  

It didn’t matter if it took him a little longer than others . There was still plenty of time before the outer court graduation deadline . The path he chose would cause him to endure some difficulties and be pressed for time, but the reward would be worth it in the end .  

After Gu Yue handed him a staggering amount of star iron and essence gold, he was curious over her method of obtaining it . However, he didn’t press the issue . Everyone was entitled to their secrets .  

With the materials gathered and their daring plan ready for execution, gone were Tang Wulin and Gu Yue’s free time . Tang Wulin attended classes in the morning and forged in the afternoon . Under Feng Wuyu’s personal guidance, he made much progress with alloy forging and added spirit gold and star silver to his repertoire .  

Although his success rate was low, it was steady . As his perception and experience increased, his success rate would naturally follow . Now was the time to forge like his life depended on it, no matter how tedious it was .  

Feng Wuyu still criticized him as harshly as before, nitpicking every mistake, small or otherwise . Compared with Mu Chen’s, their teaching styles were as different as night and day . Initially, Tang Wulin had been shocked by the difference, but he adapted to his situation and soaked up Feng Wuyu’s knowledge and experience . He harbored no resentment toward Feng Wuyu for he knew that the crazy old man had his best interests at heart .  

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“It’s been a month since the beginning of the school year and I’m sure you’ve all grown quite a bit . We will be holding a competition between the first and second grades in the four main professions and combat,” Shen Yi announced from behind the lectern, sweeping her gaze through her students .  

“In order to decide on the participants fairly and put forth the best combatants, you will be tasked to form your own teams . Then each team will sign up for a competition where the winners will represent our class . Each team may have no more than seven people and no less than three . The class council will be representing us for the profession competitions . When forming your teams, keep in mind that for the sake of fairness, the second grade’s team will have one less person than ours . So if our representative team has three people, then the second grade’s team can only have two . Now, let’s begin the process for selecting the representative team . Tang Wulin . ” 

“Yes . ” Tang Wulin stood up .  

“Once class is over, record all the teams and submit a report to me . ” 

“Understood . ” 

After class, the entire classroom erupted into chatter . Everyone was tantalized by the possibility of representing their class in a battle against the second grade . It was an opportunity for them to earn extra credit, boosting their chances of entering the inner court in the future . There wasn’t a single person willing to let this chance slip through their hands .  

Gu Yue nudged Tang Wulin . “Who’s going to be in our group?” 

Tang Wulin glanced at Wu Siduo and Luo Guixing . He knew that their best chance was to gather all of the class’s greatest talents into one team .  

In their class, apart from himself and Gu Yue, the five most powerful people were Wu Siduo, Luo Guixing, Yang Nianxia, Zheng Yiran, and Xu Yucheng . Each of the five were on the Genius Youths Ranking, so if they formed a seven-man team with him and Gu Yue, their chances of winning over the second grade were high .  

Within the second grade, Tang Wulin knew of Yuanen Yehui and Yue Zhengyu . Just thinking about those two was enough to make him sweat . The strength Yue Zhengyu revealed during the tower attack sent him into a state of awe, and he didn’t even want to think about Yuanen Yehui with her new Diamond Baboon spirit soul . Coupled with four soul rings, her power undoubtedly reached a frightening new level . Holding back against such opponents meant certain defeat! 

If they didn’t fill the first grade’s team with the cream of the crop, then even with a one-man advantage, they’d have to fight tooth and nail for victory .  

Tang Wulin glanced at his classmates . Wu Siduo, Luo Guixing, and Yang Nianxia stood beside each other, huddling together as they exchanged some hushed words .  

“It doesn’t look like they plan on grouping with us . ” Gu Yue sneered .  

Lately, Tang Wulin and Gu Yue felt ostracized by their classmates under the lead of the five rankers . This change started after Tang Wulin and Gu Yue chose to make their battle armor from alloys . Since then, they became estranged with Wu SIduo and Luo Guixing .

“We’ll just make our own group,” Tang Wulin said .

Turning to face him, Gu Yue was astonished to see the confidence burning within his eyes .  

She liked this look on him best . That determined expression that appeared in the face of challenge . He never backed down, always sweating tears and blood to strive for victory, never cowering from tribulations, even when all hope seemed lost . He always advanced with sheer willpower, guiding his teammates like a shining beacon . Being shunned by the five rankers was but a trifling matter to him .  

Tang Wulin cast his attention to his other friends . “Xie Xie, Xiaoyan, let’s form a group . ” 

Their individual power wasn’t particularly remarkable . However, a team’s strength didn’t necessarily stem from the sum of its members . Teamwork was just as important . Tang Wulin’s team made up for its lack of power with its extraordinary teamwork . As comrades for so many years, they held a deep understanding of each other’s strengths and weaknesses . Together they had been through thick and thin . It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say they had forged unbreakable bonds . In comparison, the team of rankers were practically strangers with one another . A team in name only . Since that was the case, Tang Wulin was bent on showing everyone their might . He only had eyes for the goal: to become the class representative team!

While Tang Wulin’s heart burned with resolution, Shen Yi returned to the classroom with two people in tow .  

As soon as he recognized them, Tang Wulin was shocked . A moment later, a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth .  

“Everyone, quiet down,” Shen Yi said .  

The entire class went silent, everyone’s attention focusing on Shen Yi .  

“Two new students will be joining our class today . This here is Ye Xinglan, an assault-type soul master . The other one is Xu Lizhi, a food-type soul master . Give them a warm round of welcome . ” 

Amidst the scattered applause, some whispers could be heard between the students . “When did Shrek get so relaxed? Why are they only joining us now? Isn’t this strange?” 

Tang Wulin still remembered the beating Ye Xinglan had served him on a silver platter, and he had reunited with Xu Lizhi a few days ago . His smile grew bigger as he recalled Xu Lizhi’s tremendous help during the tower attack .  

If we have him, then . . .