Douluo Dalu: Legend Of Xiao Yan

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After breakfast, the bell sounded punctually, all the students gathered on the academy grounds.

Today seemed a bit special, not only did two heads like Flender and Zhao Wuji come, Grandmaster and the academy's other several teachers also had arrived on the grounds.

Besides the two heads, the academy originally still had three teachers, the three in charge of the three entrance exams. Xiao Yan was familiar with one of them, the old man who at that time had used a staff spirit to scare away a lot of people.

"Good. Looks like everyone's present. Everyone! I have important news to tell you all."

Flender walked over before the ten students, his gaze solemnly sweeping across the students.

"First. I will give you newly arrived six students an introduction to the Academy teachers."

While speaking, Flender indicated the one Xiao Yan and co had already met, the old man with a Long Staff Spirit.

"This is teacher Li Yu-Song, spirit Dragon Pattern Stick. He is a sixty-third ranked, Spirit Emperor."

Moving on to the second teacher, looking even older than Li Yu-Song, seemingly over seventy years old man, saying:

"This is Lu Ji-Bin, spirit Star Luo Chess, sixty-sixth ranked Spirit Emperor."

The last teacher's was a bit younger than the previous two, seemingly about the same as Flender.

"This is Shao Xinshao. Spirit, Sweet Pea. Seventy first ranked Spirit Sage, food system Spirit Master. Teacher Shao is among the Food System Spirit Masters I know of, ranked within the top five of the most powerful Food System Spirit Masters."

If the first two teachers weren't astonishing enough, then, a seventy first ranked food system Spirit Sage appearing made the newly arrived students, except Xiao Yan, simultaneously shocked. That teacher Shao didn't look tall, only roughly the same as the twelve year old Xiao Wu, even a bit shorter. Small eyes, large nose, unprepossessing, but who could have expected, he unexpectedly was such a highly ranked food system Spirit Master? Seventy first ranked food system Spirit Sage. Whether it was at Spirit Hall or any one Spirit Master clan, it would be a venerated rank anywhere.

The three teachers after Flender's introduction nodded towards the students. Respectively, the first teacher Li's face was wooden, the second teacher Lu following wore a smile. Finally that teacher Shao, the expression on his face was somewhat strange. His gaze all along fell on Oscar, the gaze even somewhat obsessive.

Finally, Flender walked over next to the good looking, but stiff face, Grandmaster, grasping Grandmaster's shoulders, he said.

"And lastly this guy, I must carefully introduce to everyone. He, precisely relying on his research, arriving at the Ten Great Spirit Competences, regarded as the best in spirit theory, the wisest Spirit Master, at the same time also Tang San, Xiao Wu, Xiao Yan and Xun Er's teacher, Mister Yu Xiao Gang. Of course, he also is my old brother. We've already known each other for several decades. Perhaps you won't understand too clearly by hearing his name, but I think you should all have heard his title. Hereafter, you can call him Grandmaster."

Hearing the word 'Grandmaster', everyone couldn't help but be shaken, gazes one after another turning to the four, even if they didn't know of Grandmaster, but to have the ability to instruct such outstanding students as them, how could he not be an excellent teacher?

The four glanced at each with a smile on each of their faces, before turning back towards everyone else with faces of respect and nodded in confirmation of the claims of Flender.

Grandmaster however shook his head and said.

"True, I am their teacher, but Tang San is my sole and only disciple."

Xiao Yan, Xun Er and Xiao Wu nodded in confirmation, as this was true. The trio and Grandmaster had made a comprise that the former would only get the surface of his knowledge, while Tang San would inherit all his knowledge.

The three really didn't care about it. Xiao Yan had only came to Grandmaster the knowledge of powerful and rare spirits, dangers of spirit beasts, and the knowledge of the high and powerful organizations in the continent. While Xiao Wu had only gone along with it because her two brothers were in it as well. For Xun Er, she wanted to know about the current matters in the human world and it's culture, and the knowledge related to spirit beasts she might not know about.

The four of them though, was a bit surprised at the knowledge of grandmaster's real name, Yu Xiaogang. Though Xiao Yan only acted surprise, cause in this life of his he didn't heard of grandmaster's real name yet so to avoid suspicion, he acted as though really hadn't.

Flender opened his mouth to speak but Ma Hongjun raised an arm, interrupting him, his facial expression completely serious as he stared at the dean.

"Hongjun? What is it? Is your Evil Fire problem acting up again?"

Fatty lowered his arm, his eyes continuing to stare at Flender, saying.

"I've got a question sir, and please answer it very seriously."

Flender, though confused, nodded in agreement.

"Alright, as long as it is serious as well."

"Then let me be blunt, are you currently high? Are you currently smoking that "stash" me and my sister found in your office?"

Everyone, except Ma Xiaotao who was looking at Flender with the same expression as Fatty, was staring at Ma Hongjun with dumbfounded eyes.

"Yeah, answer the question dean. Are you really high right now?" Ma Xiaotao asked.

Now everyone turned towards a red and black faced Flender, anger and embarrassment on his face, raising a trembling finger to point at the siblings he said.

"Y-You, what the hell are you two talking about?! Why in the heavens would you suggest that I, your great and good natured dean, would have such things on me and using it?! I will not stand to those accusations!" Flender huffed and stood straight with his c.h.e.s.t puffed up and looking all legit, honest and proper.

Everyone, however, was not buying that bullshit and looked towards the two siblings, who both stared at their dean/master with looks of incredulity and disdain.

Grandmaster, with a raised eyebrow of curiosity and hidden amus.e.m.e.nt, turned towards the siblings and asked.

"Well kids, why would you both suggest that your dean is highly intoxicated?"

"Because, the breakfast was normal and I feel full. Something I haven't felt in the dinner hall of this academy since I arrived here. The dean is as cheap as a poor man and spend as one as well. So the reason why, is probably because his intoxicated, got lucky with a jackpot money, or had reached enlightenment" Ma Hongjun replied with a nervous expression, but still retained his seriousness as he spoke. His eldest sister Ma Xiaotao also nodded in agreement.

Zhao Wuji and the other three teachers, let out chuckles and huge laughs as they heard what Fatty said and the twitching face of Flender who heard his student's explanation.

Grandmaster lessen his stiff face and as he chuckled at what fatty said as well. He then said.

"Sorry to burst your bubble kiddos but, none of those reasons are why you guys have a great breakfast compared to before."

"Then, what's the reason?" Ma Xiaotao asked.

Grandmaster replied.

"That's because I was the one who authorized the chefs, and myself, to make those for you all. You all growing children right now is an important time. The body is the capital of the spirit. Without a good body, how can you persevere with intense cultivation, your previous meals are sufficient to people at my and Flender's age, but to you children it's still far from enough. So, as of now, I have decided to take the reign of your training in my hands."

"Of course, I already gave him permission to do so. Not only that, but starting from today, Grandmaster has full authority over you teachers and students, we will all coordinate with Grandmaster. So, are there any more questions, problems and accusations some here might suggest? Hm?" Flender said, though his eyes were now glaring at the Ma siblings.

Said siblings are nervously sweating in fear.

Ma Xiaotao decided at that moment to take refuge behind Xiao Yan's body, while also sticking out her tongue out towards Flender. While Ma Hongjun did the same, except with Dai Mubai.

Everyone shook their heads at the exaggerated acts of the master and disciples before the students eyes went back towards their current teacher in training.

"This time in Star Dou Great Forest, we had two students that had officially reached the Spirit Elder realm. Still not broken through the thirtieth rank are Ning Rongrong, Ma Hongjun and Zhu Zhuqing, you three must also work hard, strive to overtake the others' pace. Grandmaster, what do you have to say?"

The last inquiry was directed at Grandmaster.

Grandmaster nodded, his face turned stiff once more, looking at the seven students gathered, he indifferently said.

"The Academy only has you ten students. In my opinion, you are also one entity. I have already seen your records. Later I will draw up some focused education methods. Apart from coordination, I do not wish to hear any different voices. Whoever it is, I will treat everyone equally. Since you are the students of Monster Academy, you must be more monstrous than common Spirit Masters, hereafter making everyone when speaking of you only think of the word 'Monster'. Starting from now, you ten will not like before be split into initial and high rank sections, but undergo a completely unified education. I will rank you according to age. First, Dai Mubai. Second, Oscar. Third, Tang San. Fourth, Xiao Yan. Fifth, Ma Hongjun. Sixth, Ma Xiaotao. Seventh, Xun Er. Eight, Xiao Wu. Ninth, Ning Rongrong. Tenth, Zhu Zhuqing."

Grandmaster's gaze swept across everyone,

"Good. Now, about your meals. For tomorrow's breakfast, I hope to see you all show up even earlier at the dining hall. Eating food requires a period for digestion afterwards, one can't immediately conduct strict exercise. I will prepare a good breakfast at dawn, if you haven't come to eat in one hour, you needn't eat at all."

Grandmaster's sharp gaze swept over all the students. He naturally saw some had not listened, but he still didn't repeat himself.

"I have already understood each of your spirits and capabilities. Starting from today, I will start your strengthening training. Xiao Yan, step forward."

Albeit a little confused, Xiao Yan still took one step forward, his black tinted-green eyes seem to glow under the sun. He might be eccentric, whether it be in public or in private, but was naturally quiet and attentive during a class lesson, especially from grandmaster and his grandfather. They were great teachers, with the latter being a great role model. To him, a teacher's words were law.

Grandmaster looked at the second tallest student in the academy Xiao Yan, with Dai Mubai being the tallest which is reasonable as the former was younger than the latter.

Without any emotion clear on his face, Grandmaster then said.

"I will give you one task. Starting from now, without causing any severe injuries, you will knock down those nine one by one."

"Huh?!" It wasn't Xiao Yan the only who exclaimed in surprised, but the other students as well.

Knocking them down? Each one of them? Fighting them one by one till they're knocked down to the floor or called it quits?

While the others were still surprised, Xiao Yan's expression receded as a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

'Facing them all? If it was me against all of them at the same time, I have no doubt that I would lose within a couple of minutes into the time of the fight, if without using either my Angry Buddha Lotus Flame or using my first bloodline ring ability. The most troublesome isn't Xun Er, Ma Xiaotao and her little brother's apparent spirit fusion ability, Dai Mubai but Tang San. With his tactical mind, intelligence and experience as a f.u.c.k.i.n.g assassin, if he leads the team against me, there is no doubt I'll lose despite the almost non-existent coordination teamwork between them all.'

'Oh well, this is just fighting them all one by one anyways. It's not like I'll be nerfed or some shit.'

"And Xiao Yan, you have to fight them without using your second spirit, any strange techniques, all kinds of hidden weapons like your chilli powder and bombs, any sort of augmented pills. All the while not getting a break between your fights. Got it?" Grandmaster indifferently said with no visible emotions on his face except a strange glint in his eyes.

Of course, the conditions set by Grandmaster set the students, except Xiao Yan, into a uproar.

"Wait a minute there, teach! What's with those limits you set on Xiao Yan?!" Ma Xiaotao voiced out of shock and mild anger.

"That's right! That ain't fair!" Ma Hongjun followed up.

"Those are just not excessive, but straight up bullying!" Ning Rongrong and Oscar simultaneously said.

"Hm!" Zhu Zhuqing followed with narrowed eyes.

"I will not stand for this Grandmaster!" Dai Mubai growled. "Although he might be stronger than half of us students here, but that dosen't mean he can take us all without any rests! He isn't a machine! You said that we are united, a team, no, a family, so that means Xiao Yan is now my little brother. Then as a big brother, how can I not be angered when my brother is being bullied?!"

"Grandmaster..." Xiao Wu and Xun Er silently both glared at their teacher.

"Even I would be angry as well teacher, you're limiting my brother most of his combat prowess, I hope you can explain?" Although Tang San looked calm and collected, but inwardly he was also feeling slightly angered at the injustice given to his sworn brother by his master.

Tang San questioning Grandmaster was something that no one would have thought he would do. The man was akin to a father figure to Tang San and he wouldn't be so untrusted and rebel against his master like right now, as well as it were in canon.

But the factor of Xiao Yan existence and him being his brother in all but blood had changed that. Tang San is a person who would do anything for the ones he considers family. Even rebelling against his master! That's how much he cares for family, even fighting other God Kings at the same time in the future.

The teachers looked at the students with awe and respect at the camaraderie they all showed towards Xiao Yan, especially at Tang San, the true student and sole disciple of Grandmaster!

"You guys..." Xiao Yan whispered, he felt grateful and touched at the support his friends are giving him.

Although Grandmaster's expression remained the same but inwardly he was pleased and touched at the camaraderie of the ten students.

Truthfully, he had just stated those conditions to test the bond of the students of their connection between each other. It's safe to say that they had passed with flying colors.

But he also had another reason why he is doing this. The main reason of it all.

A test of what the current limits of the third young master of the Xiao Family, one of the seven ancient families of the Douluo continent, can handle.

It's not only him, Yu Xiaogang, who wanted to see but his grandfather, Yao Lao, and the ice emperor, Hao Po Dong, who was designated to protect Xiao Yan by his family in the dark.

So, letting out a sigh, Grandmaster decided he would need to be a little forceful.

"If you don't want to follow these conditions and fight those nine, then I guess I can give you another option." Grandmaster coldly said.

"Xiaogang?" Flender worriedly asked. As this wasn't his character to easily bend to the wishes of children.

"Second option...?" Xiao Yan muttered with narrowed eyes. Somehow, those words sent shivers down his spine.

Tang San, Xiao Wu and Xun Er as well. As the first students under Grandmaster, they very know their teacher's personality and actions first-hand.

His tone, and the way his eyes narrowed dangerously...

'This is bad...' Tang San thought in dread.

'Grandmaster's going to...' Xiao Wu bit her lip.

'Fight Xiao Yan?!' Xun Er finishes with wide eyes.

Xiao Yan now also realizes what Grandmaster is planning and he could only silently cursed to himself.

'F.u.c.k! Last I remember, before leaving for the Shrek Examination, Grandmaster was at rank 60 and only needed a spirit ring to officially become a Spirit Emperor. Which I think he already is...'

Everyone stared back and forth between Grandmaster and his original students in a tense atmosphere.

Flender and the teachers, with a lot of experiences under their belt, noticed that the students were in a combat stance and are ready to fight against Grandmaster.

Which is both odd and unrealistic to Flender as he knew that the students were an entire realm above of Grandmaster, who is at spirit rank 29, so why are they so serious?

Flender didn't know that his long time friend and old brother had finally brokethrough his lifelong misery barrier of the peak spirit grandmaster stage, and had already reached Spirit Emperor within a few years. Which Grandmaster had voluntarily kept a secret as he wanted to surprise and show off to his brother when he gathered every teachers and students around. Everyone wants to show off once in a while, even Grandmaster, who was treated as trash and useless by most people in the world.

Grandmaster snorted and said.

"Your second option, no limits except without any petty tricks like those chili powder and bombs, is to fight me."

Xiao Yan and co's concern had come true, showing their scowls at Grandmaster. While the others stared at the latter in disbelief and shock at what he had declared. As everyone somewhat knew Grandmaster's reputation.

Flender especially was dumbstruck at his brother's exclamation, his hands shook and he raised a trembling finger towards Grandmaster and stuttered.

"Y-You, what the hell–" He was interrupted however, by a sudden spike of rising spirit power coming off Yu Xiaogang.

Flender's eyes widened as he sensed the amount of spirit power Grandmaster was releasing, and realized that was more what a Spirit Grandmaster could have!

'Xiaogang, you...'

Grandmaster's robes fluttered, as if a sudden great gust of wind had passed by him, his expression remained the same except his black colored eyes had turned completely golden in color.

A massive golden scaled dragon head appeared on top of Grandmaster, menacingly staring down at the students below it.

It was Luo San Pao, or otherwise known as the Sacred Golden Dragon! A true dragon spirit beast that held both the diluted bloodlines of the Golden Dragon King and the Holy/Light Dragon King! If it were a real spirit beast, it would have the potential to reached the levels of a dragon king.

Everyone stared at the golden dragon head in awe and fear as it stared down upon them.

Then their eyes went towards Yu Xiaogang, only to bulge their eyes and their bodies shaking uncontrollably. Various emotions flashed on their faces and eyes, mostly of shock and disbelief, at what they are seeing.

Xiao Wu and Xun Er especially, their mouths gaped as they stared at Grandmaster. Their eyes filled with dread and fear. Find authorized novels in , faster updates, better experience, Please click <a href="#!_52746467139449261">#!_52746467139449261</a> for visiting.

Purple, purple, black, black, black, and red spirit rings appeared and circled around Grandmaster's body rhythmically.

"Yu Xiaogang, sixty-third rank; Spirit Emperor. Spirit, Sacred Golden Dragon. Xiao Yan, do you accept to have a spare with me?" Grandmaster said.