He immediately intensified the output of his poison techniques and shouted toward Zhao Wuji:

"Teacher Zhao, are you alright?"

"I'm fine, Senior! Keep going! I can still fight!"

Zhao Wuji struggled to his feet, wiped the corner of his mouth, and stubborn determination shone in his eyes.

Without another word, he charged once more at the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear.

Under their coordinated assault, the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear gradually began to show signs of exhaustion. Wounds spread across its body, blood seeping out in streams.

"Sixth Soul Skill—Dark Gold Emperor's Roar!"

Zhao Wuji seized the opportunity. His body became shrouded in a thick black light.

A jet-black energy wave, like a bolt of lightning, burst from his mouth and blasted toward the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear.

The energy beam pierced deep into the bear's chest.

"ROAR—!!"

The Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear let out a desperate, rage-filled roar, staggered a few steps, and finally collapsed to the ground with a thunderous crash.

Zhao Wuji, completely drained, dropped to the ground as well, gasping for breath. New wounds adorned his already battered body.

Nearby, Dugu Bo retracted his Martial Soul Avatar and quickly approached Zhao Wuji, handing him a soul power recovery pill.

"Thank you, Senior!"

Zhao Wuji immediately took the pill and sat cross-legged to begin recovery.

Not long after, his soul power had returned to its peak.

Without delay, Zhao Wuji began absorbing the soul ring of the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear.

Dugu Bo stood nearby, alert to the surroundings while keeping a close eye on Zhao Wuji.

He knew that absorbing a soul ring was an extremely dangerous process. If interrupted, it could result in failure—or even death.

As Zhao Wuji came into contact with the bear's energy, he felt as though he were falling into a dark abyss. Boundless energy surged toward him like a tidal wave.

In that moment, a powerful force erupted within his body—the fusion of the soul ring's power with his own soul power.

Large beads of sweat rolled down his face, and his breathing became labored.

Gritting his teeth, Zhao Wuji did his best to guide the rampaging energy along the designated pathways of his cultivation method.

Time ticked by.

Zhao Wuji's body intermittently glowed, and at times was shaken violently by the immense power surging through him.

Who knew how long had passed?

Having gradually adapted to the force, Zhao Wuji finally opened his eyes, which now sparkled with excitement.

"Martial Soul Avatar—Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear!"

With a thunderous shout, Zhao Wuji's form shifted into a towering bear clad in black, metallic fur.

His blood-red eyes burned with violent, killing intent.

"What a magnificent Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear… this presence isn't inferior to that forty-thousand-year-old beast we faced."

Dugu Bo observed in astonishment.

A forty-thousand-year-old Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear—that meant a power equivalent to a Soul Douluo!

"Senior, I've broken through! My soul power has reached Rank 74!"

Zhao Wuji looked at the changes in his body after absorbing the soul ring and threw a punch. A powerful gust howled through the air, shredding trees in its path.

"Congratulations, Teacher Zhao, on your breakthrough."

Dugu Bo beamed with satisfaction as he watched Zhao Wuji.

"Thank you for your help, Senior. Without you, I could never have acquired this soul ring so smoothly."

Zhao Wuji reverted to his human form and looked at Dugu Bo with heartfelt gratitude.

"In that case, let's return to the academy. It's getting late," Dugu Bo suggested.

"Yes, Senior."

Zhao Wuji cupped his fists respectfully.

At this moment, he was eager to share the good news with the young master.

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Back at the Academy

Zhao Wuji, barely able to contain his excitement, charged into Lin Feng's office like a wild horse.

"Young master, I did it! I've broken through to Rank 74!"

He threw open the door and strode in, shouting with glee.

"Congratulations, Teacher Zhao."

"You'll now be a pillar of strength in the academy!"

Lin Feng looked up and saw Zhao Wuji brimming with confidence. A genuine smile spread across his face.

"You've surpassed me now. The younger generation is truly something else."

"Back when I was cultivating, I never had such smooth breakthroughs," Flender added with a wry smile. He had been standing quietly at the side, his eyes filled with envy.

"Oh, Flender, you were here too?" Zhao Wuji finally noticed, scratching his head in embarrassment.

Flender turned serious.

"Headmaster, Blazing Academy wants to send some transfer students to our academy."

"They've heard about our unique teaching methods and abundant resources and hope to have some of their students study here temporarily."

"Let them come," Lin Feng replied with a faint smile after a moment's thought. "More exchanges will benefit our development as well."

"And once they're here... who says they'll leave again?"

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Blazing Academy – Conference Room

The atmosphere in the room was tense.

Around the long meeting table sat the academy's upper staff and teachers.

"Our Blazing Academy has always developed independently. We have our own unique system and advantages for training fire-element soul masters."

"Why should the seven members of the Blazing Battle Team go study at Monster Academy? That's lowering ourselves! They might even lead our students astray!"

An elderly teacher with graying hair stood up, waving his hands in agitation.

"You can't put it that way," a younger teacher countered.

"Monster Academy has powerful instructors, even a Titled Douluo on staff. A bit of exchange might yield unexpected gains."

"Besides, even if they transfer temporarily, the students will still be part of our academy."

"From any angle, we have nothing to lose."

Another teacher frowned and added, "We're a specialized academy focused on maximizing fire-element potential. Even with strong experts like Poison Douluo, Monster Academy may not surpass us in this regard."

"Sending students there hastily is risky."

Someone else voiced a more open view.

"There's no harm in checking it out. It gives the kids more opportunities to learn."

"And if it doesn't work out, we can always bring them back."

"We shouldn't close ourselves off. Exchanges and cooperation might help us improve even further."

At that moment, the long-silent Headmaster finally spoke up.

In truth, he had his own reasons.

His daughter, Huo Wu, had been pestering him nonstop to transfer to Monster Academy.

She even threatened to stop speaking to him if he refused.

Being a doting father, he eventually gave in and approved the plan.

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Three Days Later

"So this is Monster Academy?"

Clad in fiery red clothes, Huo Wu strolled along the academy paths, curiously glancing around.

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