After roughly confirming his martial soul, Lin Li was delighted and began considering his future plans.
He remembered that in the anime, at the end of the segment featuring Sword Douluo Chen Xin, there was a shot of the Asura God in the God Realm looking down at Tang San.
This meant that Tang San already had a god watching over him.
Then there was Tang Hao; drinking every day, yet he improved faster than those who cultivated diligently.
In the end, by exploding his nine rings, he could even knock back Bibi Dong, who had already become a god.
It could only be said that the combat power of the protagonist’s group was exaggerated far too much in the anime.
But the most ridiculous one of all was Master Yu Xiaogang.
This old fellow, who hadn’t even broken through rank thirty by the age of fifty, somehow survived a direct hit from a Titled Douluo.
He even managed to react to Bibi Dong’s sneak attack on Tang San during the final battle.
Tang San, as a god, didn’t react; a bunch of Titled Douluo didn’t react; instead, Yu Xiaogang was the first to shout a warning.
One can only say he was too overtuned.
These people must have the blessing of the World on them.
If they were enemies, it would be hard to deal with…
However, it wasn’t a major problem.
Lin Li wasn’t thinking about opposing the protagonist’s group yet.
If he held the intent to kill them without even meeting them, that would be truly inhumane.
At the very least, he should get to know them first before deciding what to do.
“If only this were the manhua version of Douluo, I could just join the protagonist’s group…” Lin Li muttered to himself with some regret.
But those matters were far off.
What he needed to do now was increase his strength and become a god as quickly as possible.
As long as his strength was great enough, it wouldn’t be a matter of which side he joined, but rather others trying to find a way to join his side.
Having settled his mind, Lin Li began to think about how to obtain his first Soul Ring.
Going to Spirit Hall was definitely out of the question.
Not to mention whether they would use it as a reason to demand he join them, the more favors he accepted from them, the greater his psychological burden would be.
Lin Li actually quite approved of the lower levels of Spirit Hall, but after so many years of development, Spirit Hall had changed its nature.
It was no longer what it was when the first Angel God founded it.
As a civilized person transmigrated from modern society, Lin Li couldn’t yet adapt to the rules of a fantasy World.
By the same logic, seeking help from powers like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was also out.
It was a form of investment and also a form of binding.
So, if he wanted to obtain a Soul Ring without joining a power, entering an academy was indeed the best option.
The only one he needed to be careful of was Yu Xiaogang, because that man was an abstraction that even the production crew couldn’t whitewash.
Even under the deliberate beautification of the anime team, he was still ridiculous.
If he recommended a ten-year Lone Bamboo to Lin Li, that would be truly unbearable.
Lin Li retracted his martial soul, and after a brief rest, he began packing his things, deciding to head to Notting Junior Soul Master Academy.
Lin Li still had the money to become a regular student.
Over the years, he had made many preparations in case his martial soul awakening was unsatisfactory.
Though looking at it now, even if Lin Li didn’t spend money, he could still enroll.
After all, his talent was right there.
For a genius with Innate Full Soul Power, the early stage only involved making choices; there were no difficulties or desperate situations.
Because he didn’t want to be bound by a Sect, Lin Li chose the path with fewer resources and a weaker background.
After some packing, Lin Li set off.
After taking a public carriage, he arrived at the gates of Notting Junior Soul Master Academy.
The official start of the school year was still three months away, but one could come early.
Many undisciplined noble children in the city would be sent to the academy by their parents.
As for them acting like tyrants in the academy without being controlled, the nobles felt it was fine as long as they weren’t bothering them.
“Halt!”
The guard at the gate saw Lin Li and asked, “You, what are you here for?”
It was the same guard from the plot who provoked Tang San and Old Jack.
The King of Hell is easy to deal with, but the little devils are hard to handle.
“Hello, I’m here to enroll.”
Lin Li handed over his martial soul certification, with a silver coin placed on top of it.
A small exchange of benefits for a small convenience…
hm, a worthwhile investment.
The guard’s eyes lit up at the sight.
He had originally thought this kid didn’t know the rules since no adult was with him and was ready to have some fun, but he didn’t expect him to be so sensible.
Usually, people gave bronze coins, but here was a master giving a silver coin.
The guard was overjoyed.
“Ah, so you’re a student of our academy.
Please, come in!”
The guard immediately beamed with smiles, gave the report a quick glance, and handed it back to Lin Li.
Having watched the gate for so many years, how could he not tell real from fake?
It’s just that whether the academy has a genius joining has nothing to do with a gatekeeper like me; as long as the gate is still there, it’s fine.
After taking back his martial soul certification, Lin Li walked inside.
After a couple of steps, he paused.
“By the way.”
As if remembering something, Lin Li asked, “How do I get to the Academic Affairs Office?”
“You go like this, then like that, then that way, and you’re there.”
The guard explained simply, and fearing Lin Li wouldn’t remember, he even pointed out several landmarks where he needed to turn.
Lin Li handed the guard another silver coin and said to him, “Thank you.”
Giving money twice in a row should have already formed an impression of him in the guard’s mind.
Now he could plant some things.
“My name is Lin Li.
If there’s any news in the future, let me know.
For example, where the academy’s Master has gone, or if any geniuses have come to enroll…”
Though he didn’t understand why, the guard still nodded, indicating he would definitely do it.
After this little interlude, Lin Li didn’t encounter any more setbacks.
He smoothly met Director Su of the Academic Affairs Office, handed over his registration fee and martial soul certification, and successfully completed his enrollment.
“Hmm, the dormitories are basically full.
Student, why don’t you stay in the faculty dormitory?
There’s an empty room next to mine, and I can look after you usually.”
Hearing Director Su’s words, Lin Li was slightly stunned.
He wasn’t sure if Director Su was saying this because he wanted to build a good relationship with him, or if there really were no dormitory spots left.
“No need, Director Su.
I can stay in the work-study dormitory.”
Upon receiving Lin Li’s refusal, Director Su sighed with some regret, but since he had already made the offer, he could only choose to agree.
“Alright, you can come to me anytime if you have any problems.”
“Really?
Then Director Su, can you help me obtain a Soul Ring?”
Director Su didn’t expect Lin Li to ask for help so quickly, but he reacted fast and agreed with a face full of smiles:
“Then, Student Lin, summon your martial soul.
I’ll help you see what Soul Ring you should obtain.”
“Director Su, my martial soul is a bit special.
It only needs the right age.
Absorbing any Soul Ring just results in an increase in basic attributes.”
From the moment he awakened his martial soul, Lin Li knew that no matter what Soul Ring his martial soul, Mahoraga, obtained, it would gain the same kind of skill: increasing basic attributes.
An increase in all attributes such as speed and strength.
This was most suitable for Mahoraga because Lin Li wasn’t afraid of a war of attrition; he was only afraid of being instantly killed.
Therefore, increasing basic attributes was best.
If there was a chance, he could also obtain some life-saving Soul Bone skills.
Like Xiao Wu’s Invincible Golden Body and Nothingness?
Although Lin Li said his martial soul didn’t need a specific type of Soul Beast, he still released it for Director Su to see; this was basic respect.
Immediately afterward, Director Su looked at Mahoraga behind Lin Li in great shock, seemingly a bit frightened by it.
“Just from its stance alone, one can tell it is terrifyingly strong!”
This was Director Su’s most honest inner thought.