"Level 28."
"Another Level 28!"
The words sparked an uproar. Wang Jinxi, Zhang Yangzi, and Wei Xiaofeng, in particular, were utterly stunned. It wasn't just the sheer strength of the talent, but the fact that someone could rival their boss, Wu Lin, in this aspect. Such talent… could there really be a second instance in the world?
Even Xie Xie was dumbfounded. Both of these individuals were a full ten levels above him! A whole major cultivation realm higher. It made him feel utterly inadequate.
"Gu…"
"Gu Yue?"
Tang Luochuan looked at the girl beside him. His calm eyes were now filled with shock, his mind completely overwhelmed.
Gu Yue, she was actually Gu Yue!
No wonder he felt a pull towards her. So it was…
The Silver Dragon King, drawn to him as he was to her!
But had she appeared this early? Was she already Level 28 at this age? Surely not?
"Could these changes be because of…"
"Me?" Tang Luochuan pondered.
If it were anything else, it might be a coincidence. But Level 28? That could only mean she had started paying attention to him much earlier…
In the original story, she was only Level 16 at this point!
Under normal circumstances, it would take her at least two more years to reach this level, not now…
"It's within expectations," Tang Luochuan thought.
Unlike Wu Lin, who initially didn't possess the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, he had possessed the complete Golden Dragon King Bloodline from the moment of his Martial Soul awakening.
How could such a situation not attract her attention?
"Is there…"
"Something on my face?"
Noticing his gaze, Gu Yue looked back at him, slightly startled. Then, she asked as if it didn't matter.
"Nothing."
"I just didn't expect your talent to be so strong." Tang Luochuan shook his head, speaking calmly.
"Is it?"
"But aren't we the same?"
A faint smile played on Gu Yue's lips. Her beautiful eyes fixed on him, as if trying to see through him. That look just now… could it be that he also sensed something?
"Hmm…"
"Indeed." Tang Luochuan smiled, but said nothing more.
"Now that everyone has gotten to know each other, I hope you all have the best possible school life at East Sea Academy…" After the self-introductions, their homeroom teacher spoke again, a perpetual smile on her face. With so many talented students, how could she not be excited?
Since it was the first day, there weren't any specific classes or arrangements. The focus was solely on introductions and getting acquainted.
However, it was evident that after Tang Luochuan and Gu Yue's introductions, the light in everyone else's eyes dimmed. The reason was simple—
It was no secret that Wu Zhangkong taught the first-year class, at least not to these students who were once considered geniuses.
Since their teacher wasn't him, how could they be satisfied?
"After school…"
"Do you have some time?" A while later, Gu Yue looked at Tang Luochuan and asked.
"Hmm?"
"Yes, what did you have in mind?"
Tang Luochuan nodded without hesitation.
"May I see your Martial Soul?" Gu Yue asked, her gaze fixed on his eyes.
She wanted to confirm whether his Martial Soul was truly what she suspected—the Golden Dragon King.
"No problem," Tang Luochuan replied with a smile.
This day was bound to come. Since she had taken the initiative, there was no harm in showing her. At least, because of Na'er's presence, she wouldn't be able to do anything to him.
"Good."
"..."
"Boss, let's go eat," Zhang Yangzi and his group approached Tang Luochuan after school, their gazes inevitably drifting towards Gu Yue. With talent equal to their boss, this person must be terrifyingly powerful.
"He can't go with you," Gu Yue interrupted before Tang Luochuan could speak. Her tone was abrupt, as if she had no intention of elaborating.
"Huh?" Zhang Yangzi scratched his head in confusion.
The boss and this girl…
Could there be some unspoken secret between them?
Did they know each other before?
"I promised her I had something to do after school," Tang Luochuan explained with a smile. "You guys go ahead."
"Hm?"
"Alright, alright, then we'll take our leave…" Zhang Yangzi wanted to say something more, but Wang Jinxi, seemingly deep in thought, pulled him away along with the other two.
"Let's go," Tang Luochuan said, standing up first.
"Okay," Gu Yue replied with a smile, following him towards the sports field.
At this hour, the field was practically deserted. They walked to a secluded corner and faced each other.
"You can begin," Gu Yue said, anticipation shining in her eyes.
She felt a sense of urgency. She knew a great deal about him; Di Tian had even informed her of his precise cultivation level. But his Martial Soul… she had only heard of it, never witnessed it firsthand. She needed to know if he truly was who she thought he was.
"Alright."
Martial Soul Avatar!
Without further ado, Tang Luochuan channeled his Soul Power. A familiar aura washed over Gu Yue.
In an instant, intense golden light erupted, and behind him, the majestic phantom of a giant Golden Dragon materialized. His body underwent visible draconic transformations, especially his claws, which radiated immense power.
Gu Yue's eyes sparkled.
"..."
Gazing at him, Gu Yue was momentarily stunned. Ripples of emotion disturbed the usual calmness of her eyes, lingering for a long moment.
The Golden Dragon King…
It really was the Golden Dragon King!
Even though she had learned from Di Tian that his aura was incredibly powerful, indistinguishable from the once-bifurcated Golden Dragon King aside from its lesser strength, still…
How was this possible?!
She had distinctly sensed the Golden Dragon King's aura completely vanish. How could it possibly reside within a human?
Unless…
A strange light flickered in Gu Yue's eyes.
"Tang Luochuan, may I ask you a question?"
Looking at the person before her, Gu Yue couldn't help but slowly say.
"Hm?"
"Go on."
Tang Luochuan nodded in agreement and said.
"It's just..."
"Are you really born from your mom and dad?"
Gu Yue asked with some doubt, as if questioning his lineage.
"..."
"Huh?"
(End of chapter)