Kapitel 28: Chapter 28: A New Academy, New Experiences
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Two days later, a luxurious carriage bearing the emblem of Nuoding Academy arrived in Liejia City, home to the Liejia Intermediate Soul Master Academy.
Inside the carriage:
Nuoding Academy teacher Gou An looked at Wang Li and Wang Sheng and said, "Here we are in Liejia City. It's even more prosperous than Nuoding City, and the Spirit Hall's office here isn't a low-level branch—it's a secondary sub-hall."
"You're both already registered with the Spirit Hall in Nuoding City, so remember to come here to collect your subsidies regularly. The Intermediate Soul Master Academy doesn't have work-study positions like our academy does. Every year, you'll need to cover your tuition."
"I'll take you to register now, though with your hundred-year soul rings, the academy's entrance assessment should be no trouble for you."
Gou An couldn't help but look at them with admiration. Wang Li had acquired a hundred-year soul ring with the dean's help, and Wang Sheng had obtained one with Wang Li's assistance. These two were incredibly lucky.
Wang Li and Wang Sheng exchanged a glance, and without objection, they responded in unison, "Yes, Teacher."
Just as students in the academy formed cliques, so did the graduates. The rest of the sixth-year graduates had all gone with Xiao Chenyu to the Ge Te Intermediate Soul Master Academy.
In fact, Ge Te was the best of the three intermediate academies. But Wang Li had chosen to go to Liejia, and Wang Sheng decided to join him, so it was just the two of them on this journey.
Clearly, Gou An had been to Liejia City before. Upon entering the city, he led them purposefully through the streets until they reached an impressive gate. Two white jade pillars, each ten meters tall and so wide they would take two or three people to wrap their arms around, stood at the entrance. Intricately carved with patterns, they were stunning.
Between the pillars was an archway with a plaque hanging in the center, on which the words "Liejia Intermediate Soul Master Academy" were written in a flamboyant, flowing script.
Eight burly guards stood in formation outside the gate. Although there was no spirit power emanating from them, their disciplined stance and fierce expressions hinted at their military background.
Gou An led Wang Li and Wang Sheng off the carriage. There were no unnecessary confrontations or guards stopping them, for Gou An was, after all, a respected Great Soul Master-level teacher from Nuoding Academy. Even here, he carried a certain level of respect.
Once inside the academy, two students in uniform quickly approached. One of them spoke, "Are you here for the new student registration?"
Gou An nodded and replied, "I'm a teacher from Nuoding Academy, and these are graduates from our academy here to take the entrance assessment."
Hearing this, the student responded immediately, "Understood. Please follow us!"
With that, Gou An, Wang Li, and Wang Sheng followed the two students into the academy. Soon, they arrived at a vast field, though what they saw there was somewhat baffling.
Rows of booths stood tall, covered in banners and slogans, with people calling out for recruits:
"Beast Legion recruiting! Beast Martial Souls, come take a look!"
"Tool Spirit Society recruiting! Tool Martial Souls, come over here!"
Gou An's expression remained indifferent, as if he were familiar with the scene. He turned to Wang Li and Wang Sheng and explained, "The Intermediate Soul Master Academy operates differently from the Primary Academy. In the Primary Academy, students are just soul warriors with no soul rings. Their daily classes cover cultural and martial spirit knowledge, with cultivation done individually."
"In the Intermediate Soul Master Academy, everyone is a one-ring soul master. Even with only one ring, they're recognized as full soul masters. Therefore, the curriculum here focuses on intensive martial spirit development, along with training in combat—solo and group battles alike. Essentially, it's all about teaching you how to fight."
"In this competitive environment, students with similar martial spirits naturally band together, sharing insights and combat experiences. These groups are allowed by the academy and teachers, forming unofficial clubs."
"When you join this new academy, you can choose a club to join. It'll help you quickly fit in."
Wang Li and Wang Sheng suddenly understood. Wang Li felt even more convinced that leaving Nuoding Academy to join Liejia Academy was the right decision. The increased focus on combat here would allow him to improve rapidly.
In the original storyline, there was little mention of the Intermediate Soul Master Academy. After graduating from Nuoding, Tang San and Xiao Wu went directly to Shrek Academy.
It seems the teaching style of Intermediate Academies has its unique appeal, focusing on martial spirit development and combat training—ideal courses for soul masters who have just obtained their first ring.
As for Shrek Academy, calling it an Intermediate Academy would be inaccurate, as it doesn't accept low-level soul masters. But calling it an Advanced Academy doesn't fit either, since it lacks the training environments typical of an advanced institution.
Shrek only has a handful of teachers and students, almost like a private club. Apart from those "problem children," most people find a more reliable path through primary, intermediate, and advanced academies.
At this moment, one of the students leading the way spoke up, "You could also join the Student Council!"
Wang Li was momentarily stunned—there's a student council in Douluo Continent, too?
Seeing his reaction, the student explained, "With the academy and teachers allowing students to create or join clubs, there needs to be a way to manage them. The Student Council serves that role, mediating among clubs. Since everyone here is a soul master, fights break out frequently. But there are rules against causing serious harm or fatal injuries, and the Student Council enforces these guidelines."
"Our Student Council, including the president, just graduated this year, so we're seriously short-staffed and would sincerely welcome new members."
"The benefits of being in the Student Council are beyond what other clubs can offer. For instance, the Student Council president can even request the dean's help in hunting down a soul beast most suited for their second ring."
"Because of this, our two vice presidents, four stewards, and the leaders of the major battle clubs are all eagerly preparing to prove themselves and claim the presidency next term—in just two months."
Wang Li's gaze sharpened, catching the critical detail: the Student Council president could ask the dean to personally help hunt down a soul beast.
He couldn't help but ask, "That's quite an enviable benefit. So, to become the Student Council president, one has to defeat all the competition?"
The student laughed, replying, "Of course. Without absolute strength, how can you keep all the clubs in line? To hold positions like vice president, steward, or club leader, you need at least fifteen levels of soul power."
(End of Chapter)
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