Douluo: I achieve godhood through System

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The next day.

Wang Li woke up in the morning, stepped out of his room, and stood on the second-floor corridor. From there, he saw Qin Ming already waiting in the first-floor living room. Qin Ming was seated on the sofa, with several food containers laid out in front of him.

Noticing Wang Li's appearance, Qin Ming gave an approving nod to himself. At least Wang Li hadn't overslept. He then spoke:

"Go freshen up first, then come back for breakfast. Afterward, I'll take you to meet the others."

Hearing this, Wang Li responded promptly, "Understood, teacher."

By this time, he had already donned the uniform of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. The soft yellow uniform was impeccable in both fabric and design—extravagantly valuable by any standard. Even this simple daily-wear version exuded unmatched elegance.

After freshening up, his medium-length hair was neatly combed into a casual style. Wang Li's appearance was naturally striking, with well-defined features, thick eyebrows, and bright eyes. Although he lacked the refined demeanor of the nobility, his confident and energetic aura set him apart.

This aura was closely tied to his experiences. In his current life, leaving aside his past one, he was a farmer's son who had put down his plow to awaken his martial soul. He advanced from Nuoding Spirit Master Academy to Liejia Intermediate Spirit Master Academy, and now stood at the gates of Heaven Dou Imperial Advanced Spirit Master Academy.

One could say this was a story of rising against all odds. Though no one had yet forced him to declare the classic phrase:

"Don't underestimate the poor youth!"

Among his peers, there wasn't a single opponent who could make him go all out, and this inner confidence radiated outward naturally.

Even as a former farmer's son, trading his farm tools for martial training, Wang Li now wore the opulent uniform with ease, showing no signs of awkwardness or discomfort. His every move was composed and assured.

Descending to the first floor, Wang Li politely asked before eating:

"Teacher, have you eaten yet?"

Qin Ming's expression remained calm, revealing no emotion, but his tone softened as he replied:

"I've already eaten. You go ahead."

Wang Li didn't ask further. He opened the food containers, taking out steak, milk, bread, eggs, vegetables, and fruit. The variety of dishes soon covered the entire table—rich and nutritious.

While Wang Li ate, Qin Ming silently observed him. Wang Li ate quickly, but not ravenously. His deliberate chewing reflected good habits that supported proper nutrition absorption.

It wasn't until Wang Li finished eating that Qin Ming spoke again:

"After eating, it's best not to sit for too long or start intense exercise. Walk with me for a while before we begin training."

Wang Li stood up and followed, asking, "Understood, teacher. May I ask what kind of training we'll be doing today?"

Walking ahead, Qin Ming responded simply:

"Running!"

Wang Li: (ー_ー)!!

Until Daybreak: On the Academy Grounds

By the time the sky fully brightened, Wang Li and Qin Ming were already standing on the academy's training field. Qin Ming stood with his eyes closed, seemingly resting, while Wang Li stood idly nearby, gazing at the sky and counting the seconds in his mind.

Strangely, just a minute earlier, the training field had been completely empty aside from the two of them. But in the next moment, students from all around Heaven Dou Imperial Academy began arriving at the field.

About twenty students gathered. Upon seeing Qin Ming, their expressions carried a hint of awe. However, when their eyes landed on Wang Li, they were filled with curiosity.

Wang Li looked incredibly young. Despite his quickly developing height and physique, his youthful face made it clear he was still a boy. In contrast, the students present ranged from sixteen or seventeen years old to eighteen or nineteen—there wasn't anyone younger than fifteen.

At this moment, Qin Ming finally opened his eyes. It was exactly nine o'clock. His students' ability to arrive punctually was a testament to the strict discipline enforced under his authority.

Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was a noble institution. Apart from children of nobility, the academy admitted offspring of powerful individuals, members of renowned clans, or protégés of influential organizations. The only exception was students like Wang Li, who required recommendations from Spirit Kings or even Spirit Emperors to pass the entrance examinations.

While the academy wasn't exclusively for nobles, it was impossible to gain admission without powerful backing. This dynamic resulted in a student body that, despite their generally good talent, tended to exhibit a somewhat lazy attitude.

However, the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team Reserve Training Camp, established less than a month ago under the support of the three Education Committee members, was different.

Qin Ming, recognized as the most promising candidate to become the academy's next Heaven Dou-level instructor, had a reputation for his strict teaching methods. As the teacher of this class and the future leader of the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team, he was determined to train these students into a formidable force over the next five years to compete in the next All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Tournament.

With a stern expression, Qin Ming decided it was time to remind his students of a critical lesson: there's always someone better out there. Glancing at Wang Li, he spoke:

"This student beside me is the newest member of the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team Reserve Training Camp. Wang Li, come forward and introduce yourself!"

Wang Li stepped up confidently, showing no hesitation. He announced:

"My name is Wang Li. My martial soul is a mutated Blue Silver Grass. I am a Level 25 Spirit Master of the Control System with two spirit rings."

Hearing this, the gathered students were momentarily stunned. Level 25 spirit power wasn't impressive—they all had spirit power above that level. But the mention of a mutated Blue Silver Grass? That was baffling. Even mutated, how could Blue Silver Grass produce such talent?

Qin Ming's eyes glimmered with amusement as he noted their reactions. He decided to deliver another shock:

"Many of you must be curious about Wang Li's age. I'll tell you clearly—he is only nine years old."

His words struck like a bolt of lightning. Qin Ming continued:

"Exceptional talent is the foundation of becoming a strong spirit master. But only by pairing it with relentless effort can one fully unlock their potential.

"This child exemplifies that. His extraordinary talent, combined with his extraordinary dedication, is why he stands where he does today. Can any of you claim to have reached Level 25 spirit power at the age of nine?"

"I don't want to see any of you falling behind him in the coming training sessions. If you let a nine-year-old surpass you, you'll have no choice but to face elimination!"

As Qin Ming's words echoed across the field, the previously indifferent students grew tense. Being overtaken by a nine-year-old? That would be utterly humiliating.

Qin Ming was quite pleased with the effect. Wang Li's arrival was sure to light a fire under these students and inspire them to train harder. Turning to Wang Li, he continued:

"Wang Li, fall in with the others. Today's training starts now. Run twenty laps around the campus—without using spirit power. This is just to warm up before combat training."

It was important to note that running twenty laps around the campus wasn't the same as running around the training field. Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was built in the mountains, meaning that twenty laps around the campus equated to twenty laps around the mountainous terrain.

The students groaned in unison, their complaints filling the air. This was the hallmark of Qin Ming's training—rigorous, relentless, and utterly merciless. His fearsome reputation as an instructor was well-earned.

(End of Chapter)