4 Martial Spirit Awakening and Nuoding Academy

As the Su Yuntao walked to the other end of the Spirit Hall building, the children curiously explored, exclaiming, "Whoaw!" The Spirit Hall building was indeed more luxurious than the children's homes, so it is inevitable that they were curious.

"Get in a row, kids," said Su Yuntao as he turned around near the lectern. The children obeyed and lined up, with Tang San furthest to the right and Lei Feng still walking to be in line. However, one of them had not yet lined up an smirked. He ran to push Tang San out of the line. Originally, Tang San would have been second-furthest to the right and indeed have been pushed out of line and then line up at the end, but this time it's different, as Lei Feng had distracted Tang San for a moment.

As the child was running at Tang San, Lei Feng thought, –Heh, perhaps instead of him pushing Tang San out of the way, I should trip him? He won't have spirit power, so what if I offend him? Better that I help Tang San!–

Right as the child was just one meter away, Lei Feng suddenly put his foot in the way, causing him to trip over his foot, smacking face down. Lei Feng sharply looked down at the child who resentfully looked up at him, and then proceeded to line up furthest to the right. The brat chose to be lined up furthest to the left. –Haaa... this kid. He acted so condescending in the donghua, but now he glares at me like he wasn't about to bully Tang San... the best way to deal with this situation to be tough in attitude.–

"I am Su Yuntao, a twenty-six level Spirit Grandmaster. I'll awaken your martial spirits one by one." As he said that, he threw out six seemingly ordinary stones, which were rotating in a circle, and then continuing to say, "Remember don't be afraid no matter what happens. You come over." He pointed towards the kid furthest to the his right, which was the one that tried to push Tang San out of line. "Don't be afraid, I will awaken your martial spirit now."

Su Yuntao activated his martial spirit, Lone Wolf. His eyes turned green from the previous light brown (Sorry I previously said his eyes were green that was a typo), his hair turned grey from black, and his muscles bulged slightly, roared "Moaah!" causing the prepubescent youth to scream in fear "Aaah!"

"Don't move, I said don't be afraid," said Su Yuntao. As he was speaking Lei Feng thought, –Did he do that on purpose? No one else in the donghua did that from what I can recall... even if some did not all of the ones with beast spirits did...– The handsome young man continued, "This is my martial spirit, Lone Wolf. If any of you becomes a spirit master, you'll have a similar ability."

Su Yuntao proceeded to activate the stones, causing a golden glow to surround the child. "Show me your right hand," he said. The juvenile extended his right arm and faced his palm upwards, and a hoe appeared. "To unsummon the Martial Spirit, just concentrate and will it." With great difficulty, the kid unsummoned his martial spirit. "Let's see if you have spirit power. Touch the crystal ball. If you have even a slight amount of spirit power, it will glow... you have no spirit power. You cannot be a spirit master. Next," Su Yuntao said coldly.

Several children had been awakened, with only one having a Martial Spirit with attacking capability, which was a sickle, but had no spirit power. It was now Tang San's turn, and Blue-Silver Grass appeared on his right palm. "Blue-Silver Grass. Another useless martial spirit." Lin Feng thought, paying attention to Tang San's left hand, which had a blue glow. –Hmm, I wonder if I will awaken twin martial spirits?–

"Next!"

Lei Feng stepped forwards and was risen up, a resplendent, golden glow surrounded him. –It is indeed very comfortable...– He, too extended his right arm and faced his right palm upwards. A green snake with two heads appeared, causing Su Yuntao to confusedly say, "A two headed snake? Perhaps it is a mutant Jade Snake? Let's test your spirit power... Heavens! Innate full spirit power?!"

After Lei Feng awakened his martial spirit, he was confused and thought, –Did that guy actually keep his word? Considering that my martial spirit is a snake, it must be so. I am truly surprised... well, I must say I did not expect that!–

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Somewhere Unknown, a certain entity, who had serpents as hair, slit eyes, and long, black, sharp fingernails sneezed. "Is someone thinking something bad about me?"

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Lei Feng continued to think, –It seems Mysterious Heaven Skill increases spirit power even though the martial spirit isn't awakened... I had such a suspicion, as I had trained it, finding it almost to the first level. Perhaps without it I would be between six and seven innate spirit power. It seems I am not lucky enough to awaken twin martial spirits.–

"What's your name, child?" Su Yuntao asked.

Lei Feng responded, "My name is Lei Feng, sir." –One should always make a good impression and act respectful. You never know how it may help. I do not intend to be your typical Chinese main character template: face-slapping and arrogant, offending everyone possible left and right.–

"Do you want to join Spirit Hall?"

"I am sorry, sir, my mother has planned for me to go to Nuoding Academy."

"Why don't you take me to see your mother? I can guarantee Spirit Hall will treat you well!"

–It seems I cannot refuse his request... however mother seems to not want me to be affiliated with Spirit Hall so it should be okay.– Lei Feng took a moment to think, then said, "Okay mister, then come with me."

"Wait, Uncle! You still haven't tested my spirit power," said Tang San.

"I have never seen a case where someone with Blue-Silver Grass has spirit power."

"Let me try, please."

"...Very well, it shouldn't take too much time. Place your hand on the crystal ball... Heavens! Innate full spirit power?! Two in one day?! It's a pity... Blue-Silver Grass is a waste martial spirit... alright, let's leave the building." –Ah, yes, the famous Blind Douluo strikes again! Anyone who has a good amount of spirit power won't have a waste martial spirit. The only reason Blue-Silver Grass is considered a waste is because the ones that have it have either no spirit power or just a minuscule amount, and there are no famous Blue-Silver Grass spirit masters.–

There were only the two children, Tang San and Lei Feng, and Su Yuntao left in the building. Old Jack was waiting outside, and when the group of three came out, he said, "Master, how about it? Is there any child that can become a spirit master?"

"Indeed there are two, and both are born with innate full spirit power!"

"What?! Innate full spirit power?!... Two?!"

"Haaa... it's a pity, but only one has a suitable martial spirit. His name is Lei Feng... Lei Feng, let's go see your mother."

"Yes, mister." Lei Feng's mother was standing not far away and had heard the conversation between the two. Delighted for her son, she quickly walked over. "Mother, Spirit Grandmaster Su Yuntao wants to speak with you."

"Yes? What is it? I assume you wish to take him to Spirit Hall, correct?"

Su Yuntao was taken aback, but quickly recovered. "Yes. He has innate full spirit power! Spirit Hall has the best resources for cultivation, so is it not a good choice?"

Lei Xiaoyu shook her head and said, "I do not want my son to join Spirit Hall at this time. He should go to Nuoding academy and after he graduates, his mind will be mature enough to make a proper decision for himself."

Su Yuntao was disappointed, but not discouraged. "Then, Lei Feng, should you decide to join Spirit Hall, you can come to me, okay?"

–It seems you just want the benefits... but no. Joining Spirit Hall is not in my plans... at least not now.– "Okay sir!"

Su Yuntao left the village, and Lei Feng said to his mother, "Mother, Tang San also has innate full spirit power, but the village only has one spot for sending a Spirit Scholar to Nuoding Academy to become a spirit master."

"Don't worry, son. I have enough money saved up to send you to Nuoding Academy, should Tang San wish to go."

Lei Feng said with a smile on his face, "Thanks mom!" and thought –Thankfully, the changes brought about by that entity haven't changed much... otherwise, I can only say that Tang San will not become a spirit master in this life.–

Lei Feng walked over to the village chief and said, "Old Jack, mother says if Tang San wants to become a spirit master, she can pay for me to go to Nuoding Academy."

"Oh, How excellent! Very considerate of Lei Liling. I was just concerned about that! Xiao San, come with me to convince your father!"

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In the house of Lei Xiaoyu and Lei Feng

"Alright, son. Pack your things and get ready to walk to Nuoding City."

"Yay!" And so Lei Feng packed various amenities and clothes, and the mother and son pair went off to Nuoding City...

"Whoaw! So amazing!" Lei Feng exclaimed. –It truly is astounding... it has a different appeal compared to the cities of my previous life.–

"Son, here. Take these coins and spend them frugally. If you wish, you may find a job... look, there is Nuoding Academy."

Nuoding Academy looked just as magnificent as it did in the donghua. Tall, clean, and extensive. It was divided into the main building, training grounds, and dormitories. Even though it was an elementary spirit master academy, Nuoding Academy had the requirements of living inside the dormitories, even if one's home was nearby.

At the gate, there was a gatekeeper, leaning against it. When he saw the mother and son pair, he did not move but said lazily, "You're here to register for Nuoding Academy? Where are the documents?"

Lei Xiaoyu handed him the documents, and when the gatekeeper saw them, he exclaimed, "Dual-headed Jade Snake? Innate full spirit power?!" Unlike how he took time to speak down to Tang San, he immediately confirmed the authenticity and made way.

"Go, son. Come and see me after the semester!"

"Alright, goodbye mother!"

Lei Feng walked into the academy and went to enquire about how to enter the worker student dorms. Lei Feng asked his mother to allow him to enter the working student dormitory along with Tang San, because he did not want to be separated but instead to grow closer. Furthermore, he would have access to Yu Xiaogang and would be able to ensure that he would learn vast knowledge and gain the best spirit ring configuration. He thought, –I will most likely have to accept him as my teacher in order to learn from him, but I will see if it is possible not to... I do not want to accept such a man as my teacher. He abandoned Bibi Dong even though she was r*ped, for what? His pride? Self esteem? One should not be blamed for things they have no control over! Haaa... however, other than that, he is indeed a good teacher, so I would be able to deal with it.–

*Knock Knock*

Lei Feng knocked on the door, opened it, and then walked to the teachers in the room and said, "Teachers, I am here to register. Here are my documents." The director of the academy took the documents and said, "Oh? It seems you are born with innate full spirit power!" causing the other teachers to look at the documents and exclaim, "What? Innate full spirit power!" One must know that the teachers are more surprised and do not look down on Lei Feng, because his martial spirit isn't considered a waste. Therefore, their shock isn't diminished as it would be with Tang San. "Alright," the director said, "You will be staying in the seventh working students dormitory. It seems that you have brought your own amenities, so that is good; the academy doesn't provide any, except for a bed to sleep on."

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Lei Feng walked to the seventh dormitory door, pushing it open. The working students inside quickly looked towards the door, as every student that slept in the seventh dormitory was inside, meaning that it is either a teacher or a newcomer. Suddenly, one of the students charged and jumped at him...

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Author's Note:

Alright, future plans:

Not really any changes to the events of Nuoding Academy, except that Yu Xiaogang helps Lei Feng get a spirit ring. Don't worry, very short amount of time spent in the academy.

Shrek Academy: Not too many changes here, but the story will be focusing on Lei Feng's progress, after all, the main thing that happens is training, no big group events, how can there be a big change? However, it will not be Tang San who gets the Eight Spider Lances this time...

Dugu Bo: Big change here, it won't be Tang San who gets kidnapped.

Tournament: Ok so here it is group participation, so I can make more changes to the canon... different strategies and other things. After all Tang San's strategies were based on the members that Shrek Academy had available...

After the Tournament: Not planned out too much yet, but this is where the big changes happen.