#34Heaven Dou Intermediate Soul Master AcademyAI Model: moonshotai/kimi-k2-instruct-0905
Chapter 34 – Heaven Dou Intermediate Soul Master Academy
Wang Zongchang's words were no exaggeration.
Lin Mo was only seven, yet his spirit power had already reached Rank15; such Cultivation talent could only be called heaven-sent.
Yet compared with Lin Mo's Cultivation gifts, Charmander's combat strength shocked Wang Zongchang even more.
Over the past six months, to sharpen Lin Mo's real battle experience, he had arranged countless duels with students who had already become Spirit Masters.
The result was always the same: Lin Mo won.
Even Xiao Wu—who, like Tang San, possessed Innate Full Spirit Powerand a hundred-year spirit ring—was defeated in sparring.
Her plan to slip past Charmander with speed and soft skills and subdue Lin Mo never succeeded.
Lin Mo's reaction speed and counter-ability far exceeded her expectations.
Charmander and Lin Mo coordinated perfectly; she could hardly bypass Charmander to reach Lin Mo himself.
On the few occasions she did get close, Charmander arrived in time to turn the tables.
Later, Lin Mo stopped being content with student duels and invited the teachers in charge of combat training to spar.
Against teachers in the Spirit Grandmaster Realm, Lin Mo and Charmander lost more often than not, yet they still managed occasional upsets.
What Wang Zongchang didn't know was that these duels were fought while Lin Mo had Charmander deliberately hold back.
Only a weakened, disguised first Spirit Ability masquerading as Sparkand Smokescreen—once used by the principal—were employed; all other Spirit Abilities stayed sealed.
If Charmander went all-out, few Spirit Grandmasters would be able to stand against it.
The sheer number and versatility of Charmander's Spirit Abilities were simply overwhelming.
Facing the principal's question, Lin Mo smiled faintly. "I've decided. Next I'll head for Heaven Dou City and enroll at Heaven Dou Intermediate Soul Master Academy."
"Heaven Dou Intermediate Soul Master Academy?" Wang Zongchanglooked genuinely surprised.
He had assumed that, given Charmander's fire-attribute Beast Spirit, Lin Mo would favor academies specializing in fire or Beast Spirits.
"Oh? That's unexpected. I thought you'd pick one of the other two Intermediate academies."
Wang Zongchang counted on his fingers. "For instance, Blazing Intermediate Soul Master Academy—they're closely tied to Blazing Academy among the Five Element Academies, giving an easy path into Blazing Academy later.
And Beastcraft Intermediate Academy; they research every sort of Beast Spirit and are perfect for your External Beast Martial Soul."
He stared at Lin Mo, puzzled. "To me, either of those seems better for Charmander's growth than Heaven Dou Intermediate Academy.
Why choose Heaven Dou Intermediate?"
Lin Mo's expression stayed calm, only a faint smile added.
Then inspiration struck Wang Zongchang; he slapped his thigh and exclaimed,
"I get it! Your target isn't an Intermediate academy at all—you're aiming straight for an Advanced one, right?"
He stared at Lin Mo, certain. "You picked Heaven Dou Intermediatebecause it's in Heaven Dou City!
Your real goal is the follow-up Advanced academy—Heaven Dou Royal Spirit Master Academy, proclaimed first in the Heaven Dou Empire!"
As the Heaven Dou Empire's most officially backed Advanced academy, Heaven Dou Royal Spirit Master Academy boasts top-tier teachers, resources, and facilities.
Only geniuses among geniuses or high-born nobles gain admission.
Choosing Heaven Dou Intermediate was clearly groundwork for entering that Advanced academy.
Being in the same city, it offers perfect timing and location for information and selections.
Hearing the principal voice his plan, Lin Mo merely chuckled, tacitly confirming it.
He looked at the principal and said sincerely, "Rest assured, during my Intermediate studies I'll never disgrace Nuoding Academy's name!"
Wang Zongchang gazed at the resolute child, feeling both pride and emotion, and smiled from the heart:
"Good! Ambitious! I believe you can do it!"
He turned, drew out two prepared documents from a desk drawer,
and handed them to Lin Mo. "Your graduation certificate and my personal recommendation letter for Intermediate academy entry."
He added, "Of course, the letter's just a key;
whether you enroll depends on the talent and strength you show in the entrance test."
Wang Zongchang spoke plainly.
The letter could secure him a test slot, but the final say lay with the academy.
Yet with Lin Mo's current credentials—seven years old, Rank 15 spirit power, combat strength rivaling newly promoted Spirit Grandmasters—
Wang Zongchang could think of no reason any Intermediate academy would refuse.
This was no longer the academy choosing him; Lin Mo was choosing the academy.
"Thank you, Principal!" Lin Mo accepted the papers with both hands, tucked them carefully into his pocket… and headed straight back to Dormitory Seven.
It was class time; most students were in lectures, leaving the dormitory quiet and empty.
As expected, only Wang Sheng was inside.
Though he had reached rank 10, Wang Sheng still trained hard, never slacking.
Hearing the door, Wang Sheng glanced up; seeing Lin Mo, he reflexively closed his eyes and resumed Cultivation.
Yet Lin Mo's bustle broke his concentration, forcing him to look over.
Lin Mo unrolled his quilt, rolled and tied it tight,
dragged the wooden box from under the bed, and packed clothes and knick-knacks into a travel bag.
Wang Sheng sat nearby, silently watching, his puzzlement growing with every moment.
Problematic ad?Report it hereCh. 34 / 7445.9%