Chapter 39: Yu Xiaogang's Embarrassment

"After today, you can consult him for any questions regarding your martial spirits. I believe with the guidance of a master, your progress will be even more rapid," Flender said, and then Yu Xiaogang stood up.

"As a medium-sized spirit master academy, even though there are only seven students, each one of you is a genius among geniuses. Starting today, I will take full responsibility for your teaching. I have roughly understood your situation, and I will arrange a series of targeted training for you in the future. In addition, I don't want to hear any other sounds besides training. Your job is to cooperate," Yu Xiaogang stated.

Ma Hongjun and a few others were somewhat dissatisfied. It meant that even if they discovered any problems during training, they couldn't bring them up and could only follow Yu Xiaogang's plan.

"Dean, why didn't I know about the recruitment of new teachers in the academy?" Gu Yi walked over from afar. If Yu Xiaogang were just an ordinary teacher, he wouldn't have any objections, but if he were to take over the teaching and training he couldn't and wouldn't accept it.

"Brother Yi, you're here," Oscar exclaimed happily. He didn't believe that a depressed person could compare to Brother Yi.

Gu Yi nodded and then continued looking at Flender, saying, "Dean, even if he is your friend, your good brother, you can't bend the rules for him. Any teacher entering the academy needs to undergo assessment and certification. Moreover, this master is an expert in martial spirit theory, so he should naturally teach in the area where he shines in. Training programs should be guided by professionals."

Yu Xiaogang was taken aback, apparently not expecting Gu Yi to say this. Flender also looked a bit helpless. The changes in the academy over the years were obvious to all and he had also taught two geniuses, Oscar and Ma Hongjun.

"Gu Yi, what are you talking about? Xiaogang is a recognized Grandmaster in the spirit master world. His understanding of martial spirits is unparalleled. He can definitely teach them well," Seeing Flender praised his teacher, Tang San lifted his head proudly. Yu Xiaogang also stood with his hands behind his back, looking extraordinary and confident.

Gu Yi accepted Flender's words and said "Since that's the case, the master should participate in the teacher's assessment as well. Regardless of where you are, favoritism will be looked down upon. Passing the assessment and certification to join the academy is also beneficial for the master,"

As for the others, they also looked at Yu Xiaogang, wanting to see what this master was capable of.

Flender suddenly realized that there should also be assessments and certifications for teachers as well. People like Zhao Wuji had entered Shrek Academy based on their strength alone.

"You brat, tell me what teacher assessment and certification mean?" He had only heard that students needed to pass tests to enter the spirit master academy, never about teacher qualifications.

"This is just my new idea. We haven't recruited new teachers in our school before, so I didn't mention it," Gu Yi glanced at Flender and continued, "The most important things in the academy are three things: students, teachers, and resources."

"A school with talented students and abundant resources is not enough. If the teachers are unqualified and their teaching standards are poor, it will also mislead the students. Turning geniuses into fools is not out of the question. So I was thinking that we need to set a threshold and the teachers need to undergo assessments before joining," Gu Yi explained.

"I plan to divide the teacher's assessment into two categories: liberal arts and martial arts," Gu Yi once again demonstrated his forward-thinking. Although the Douluo Continent revered strength, those with rich knowledge were equally indispensable. The academy's recruitment of teachers should not be limited to spirit master experts alone. People with special talents could also join.

"What are liberal arts and martial arts?" Flender became interested. After all, these were things he had never heard of before. The others also stared at him intently.

"Liberal Arts refers to individuals who possess a wealth of knowledge about spirit masters. The strength requirements for these teachers don't need to be too strong. Their job is to teach students about spirit master knowledge, including but not limited to life principles, spirit beast behavior, spirit skill analysis and so on."

"Martial arts, on the other hand, are powerful spirit masters who are responsible for students' training, improving their combat experience, helping them obtain spirit rings, and so on. As an academy, we should not only focus on improving strength but also on giving them the ability to face the world."

This speech undoubtedly shocked everyone present even more than Gu Yi's previous remarks. The academy seemed to have a new definition from today onwards.

"I wonder which assessment Master Yu Xiaogang intends to participate in? Or is it both?" Gu Yi smiled as he looked at Yu Xiaogang. However, Yu Xiaogang felt somewhat embarrassed. Strength had always been the pain of his life.

After Gu Yi's explanation just now, everyone thought that Tang San's teacher would choose martial arts. After all, teaching someone like Tang San, with extraordinary combat thinking and an endless stream of hidden weapons and mysterious footwork, was not something an liberal arts teacher could achieve.

How could Flender not know that the lifelong pain for his good brother was his inability to break through to Rank 30 and becoming a Spirit Elder.

"What liberal arts and martial arts? Aren't they all teachers? From today, Yu Xiaogang has officially becomes a teacher at the academy. Why don't you all hurry back to class?" Flender glared discontentedly at Gu Yi.

It was inappropriate for Yu Xiaogang to step down in such a situation. Everyone present was not stupid and naturally could see Yu Xiaogang's embarrassment. However, they didn't dare to disobey the dean's orders and headed back to the classroom. Tang San's expression was also somewhat unsightly. After all, he regarded Yu Xiaogang as a father figure, so being publicly ridiculed like this naturally made him uncomfortable.

However, Gu Yi didn't think he had done anything wrong and didn't target Yu Xiaogang. There were still many ideas in his mind that had not yet been implemented.

At this moment, Gu Yi had no idea that a furious Titled Douluo was flying towards this place. Furthermore, he had no idea that the person they were looking for was him.

Under the sunlight, Gu Yi took two steps, and a wave of spirit power suddenly surged from his body.

He had broken through! Officially becoming a Rank 58 Spirit King.

However, Gu Yi didn't pay much attention to it and restrained his aura. Now that everyone was present, training should enter its proper course.

After a busy day, Gu Yi didn't return to his room but went to meditate on the mountainside. The increasingly powerful demonic seed also needed refinement.

After a day of study, Tang San brought Yu Xiaogang to Gu Yi's door. Having studied martial spirit knowledge for so many years, Yu Xiaogang was eager to meet Gu Yi alone, explore the secrets within, and enrich his theories.

Tang San knocked on the door, but found it wasn't closed. He gently pushed it open and found no one inside.

"Teacher, the Vice Dean isn't in the room. Let's come back tomorrow," Tang San said.

(End of this chapter)