"This immortal herb… can it really improve a person's talent?"

After a brief moment of hesitation, Zhao Wuji finally spoke up.

"Teacher Zhao, why not try it first? Then decide whether you want to join the Lin Clan."

Lin Feng smiled faintly as he replied.

Zhao Wuji's mouth fell slightly open in shock, hesitant to take the herb being offered. He couldn't believe Lin Feng trusted him so much—to the point of gifting him something as rare and valuable as an immortal herb.

He was visibly moved. After a moment of deliberation, he made up his mind.

"Alright, I'll give it a try."

He gritted his teeth, accepted the herb, and sat down cross-legged.

Soon after placing the herb into his mouth, a powerful surge of energy erupted within him.

Seeing this, Lin Feng silently activated the system in his mind.

[Ding! Trait replaced successfully.]

As the system prompt sounded, Zhao Wuji's body began to undergo intense changes, and his Martial Soul—Vigorous Vajra Bear—instantly materialized.

Beads of sweat rolled down his face like pearls as his body trembled from the transformation.

Then, something incredible happened—the color of the Vigorous Vajra Bear's fur began to shift from its original brown to a deep, dark gold, and its claws grew significantly broader and more terrifying.

Lin Feng watched in awe.

He hadn't expected Zhao Wuji's Martial Soul to evolve into the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear—a soul beast second only to true dragons in might!

At the same time, Zhao Wuji's soul power surged like a tidal wave, breaking through Rank 70 in an instant. His body, too, took on the qualities of an indestructible war machine—akin to a Diamond Body.

"ROARRR!!"

A thunderous bear's roar echoed through the room.

Zhao Wuji slowly opened his eyes, his face filled with astonishment as he stared at the monumental changes in his body.

"You've given me such a great gift, Young Master Lin... I, Zhao Wuji, have no way to repay you—except to offer my loyalty unto death!"

Suddenly, Zhao Wuji dropped to one knee, bowing deeply to Lin Feng.

"Teacher Zhao, please rise. If you're willing, how about serving as my personal guardian from now on?"

Lin Feng quickly stepped forward from behind his desk and helped him up.

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Later that morning, sunlight bathed the training field of Monster Academy.

Over twenty students stood in a neat line.

Lin Long stood before them, his expression stern yet kind.

Beside him were the recently returned Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong, and a few others.

"Everyone, although you were admitted to the academy based on your outstanding talent, you must understand—this is only the beginning of your journey."

"Let me ask you this—do you really know what cultivation is?"

Lin Long cleared his throat and raised the question with a slight smile.

"Huh? What kind of question is that? Who doesn't know how to cultivate?"

"Exactly. We're all naturally gifted—how hard can it be?"

The students whispered among themselves, some clearly dismissive.

"Then, Teacher, what do you think cultivation is?"

One student finally raised his voice and asked directly.

At the back of the group, Xu Liang, the son of the Flame Dominion Chamber of Commerce leader, looked around with a mix of excitement and curiosity.

So this is Monster Academy…

I really thought I wouldn't make it here.

"Today, I'll be teaching you a breathing technique that will show you what true cultivation looks like."

"This technique synchronizes with your breath and allows your soul power to flow along a specific path. This will significantly increase your cultivation efficiency."

Lin Long ignored the murmurs and continued calmly.

At his words, the students finally quieted down and began listening attentively.

"Sink your breath to your dantian. Sense where your soul power resides."

"Take a deep breath… now guide your soul power into the memorized meridian paths."

...

Of course, what he was teaching wasn't the true heritage passed down within the Lin Clan—it was a basic introductory version.

While its ability to enhance cultivation speed was limited, it greatly improved one's control over soul power.

"Lecture's over. Now, begin your practice. If you have questions, ask me."

Lin Long raised his voice as he surveyed the students.

"Doesn't sound that hard…"

"Alright, let's give it a shot."

Several students immediately sat cross-legged and began imitating Lin Long, attempting to circulate their soul power.

"Ngh… I can't control my soul power's movement…"

One of the students gritted his teeth and struggled.

"Teacher!"

The same student gasped for breath and called out for help.

Lin Long quickly approached.

"Calm your mind. Feel it carefully."

As he spoke, he channeled a sliver of his own soul power into the student's body, gently guiding the internal flow.

A few moments later, the student's breathing began to stabilize.

At the same time, Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong, Flender, and a few other Lin Clan instructors weaved among the students, patiently helping and correcting them.

An hour passed.

The students were amazed to find that following Lin Long's breathing method really had smoothed out their soul power circulation.

They even felt their cultivation speed slightly increase.

"You knew this technique had such an effect all along, didn't you?"

Dugu Yan walked over to Lin Feng, who had been observing quietly.

"I only learned of it recently. Teacher Lin Long has extensive experience—he's a rare find. You should all learn from him."

Lin Feng replied with a smile.

"I agree," added Ye Lingling, stepping up beside them.

Watching the students' focused practice, Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction.

"Yan, Lingling, stay here and keep practicing. I need to return to the office to handle some matters."

"Alright."

As soon as Lin Feng sat down in his office—

Astral Projection.

His divine soul once again left his body.

Zhao Wuji was now about to seek his seventh soul ring, which would unlock his Martial Soul Avatar.

Lin Feng figured it was time to scout the Star Dou Forest. If he could find a suitable Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear, it would be perfect.

With that, he controlled his divine soul to cross vast distances in an instant, entering the inner region of the Star Dou Forest.

Thanks to his Observation Haki-like perception, the search was now far easier.

Lin Feng continued to fly his soul through the forest. After a whole afternoon, he finally found one—a Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear drinking at a riverside.

Upon closer inspection, the beast had at least 40,000 years of cultivation. Its combat strength was already nearing that of a 100,000-year soul beast.

"Green Lotus Core Flame."

From high above, Lin Feng dropped a spark of the flame near the area as a marker, then turned back toward the academy.

Back at the academy, he handed Zhao Wuji a jade pendant.

"Teacher Zhao, this jade contains a flame spark that points to the location of a Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear suitable for your soul ring."

"Take it to Dean Dugu, and ask for his assistance in hunting it."

Zhao Wuji received the jade pendant with both hands, eyes brimming with gratitude.

"Thank you, Young Master Lin. I will not let you down!"

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