Chapter 37: Dean Feng Qingcang of the Kamikaze Academy

"Oh? You little one, what are you doing here?"

The figure paused slightly upon seeing Mo Hui, his tone tinged with surprise.

Seeing this, Mo Hui bowed slightly and asked, "May I ask who you are, senior?"

During his time at Kamikaze Academy, he had become familiar with almost all the teachers, and he had no memory of this individual.

"Me? Hahaha, you are a student of Kamikaze Academy, how could you not know me? I am the highest authority in this academy, so who do you think I am?"

The man stroked his beard and said with a laugh.

Upon hearing this, a flash of surprise crossed Mo Hui's eyes. Could it be that this person was...

"It seems you have already guessed it. Indeed, I am the Dean of Kamikaze Academy."

Seeing the change in Mo Hui's expression, the man immediately realized that Mo Hui had deduced his identity and spoke directly.

It really was him.

Mo Hui felt a sense of wonder. He had never expected his first encounter with the Dean of Kamikaze Academy to be in the Hurricane Canyon rather than in the office.

The Dean of Kamikaze Academy, Feng Qingcang, possessed the martial soul of a Gray Eagle. He was a level 79 Spirit Saint, around fifty years old. While it was uncertain whether he would reach the level of a Titled Douluo in the future, he was undoubtedly a future Spirit Douluo, placing him among the top powerhouses on the Douluo Continent.

Feng Qingcang looked Mo Hui up and down and asked, "And you, what is your name? Didn't the teachers tell you that it is best not to enter the core area without the cultivation of a Spirit Ancestor?"

As a Spirit Saint just one step away from being a Spirit Douluo, Feng Qingcang easily saw through Mo Hui’s cultivation: he was merely a Spirit Grandmaster who had just reached the third ring, not even yet level 32.

To dare enter the core area of the Hurricane Canyon with such cultivation, especially at such a young age, piqued Feng Qingcang's curiosity.

"Student Mo Hui. I ventured into the core area because I am seeking a faster rate of cultivation!"

Seeing Feng Qingcang’s inquiry, Mo Hui replied quickly.

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Feng Qingcang stroked his beard, raised an eyebrow slightly, and said, "To reach level 31 at your age is already quite astonishing. You are still not satisfied? Could it be that you intend to break through to the Spirit King level before the age of twenty?"

It must be known that Mo Hui looked to be only about twelve years old. To have broken through to the Spirit Grandmaster level at such an age was, if not unheard of, then very nearly so. Yet, from his words, he was still unsatisfied and wanted to go faster?

"If there is a possibility of being faster, shouldn't one try? The time before twenty is the golden age for spirit power cultivation. If I don't raise my level as much as possible before then, it will only become more difficult later!"

Mo Hui replied without hesitation.

His current goal was to raise his level by every possible means; as long as his spirit power level increased, all other problems would cease to be problems.

No matter how strong one's combat techniques or ultimate moves were, they were not as practical as crushing an opponent with sheer level difference. Although his own techniques were not weak—they could even be called very strong.

Mo Hui's words stunned Feng Qingcang, who then seemed to think of something and sighed. "Good lad, to have such resolve at such a young age—no wonder you could become a three-ring Spirit Grandmaster at this age."

Feng Qingcang was naturally thinking of Feng Xiaotian. Feng Xiaotian was too restless; he had been distracted by developing self-created spirit skills during the best years for cultivation, and later even became affected by romantic matters. Otherwise, with his innate full spirit power, it would have been impossible for him to have only just broken through level 40.

Breaking through to level 40 at twenty was, for other students, the mark of an absolute genius. But for Feng Xiaotian, with his innate full spirit power, this speed could only be described as very slow.

Comparing him to the "Golden Generation" of the Spirit Hall, one could see just how slow Feng Xiaotian's progress really was.

Hu Liena broke through level 40 at fifteen and reached the Spirit King level at nineteen.
Xie Yue broke through level 40 at sixteen and reached the Spirit King level at nineteen.
Although it was never explicitly stated in the original records about Yan, given that he was grouped with Xie Yue and Hu Liena, he was likely similar.

One must realize that these three from the Spirit Hall did not even have innate full spirit power, so their theoretical cultivation speed should have been slower than Feng Xiaotian's. Yet, their actual progress was so much faster that it showed just how much time Feng Xiaotian had wasted.

"Since that is the case, I will give you this. I hope you never forget your original intention."

Seeming to see another possibility in Mo Hui, Feng Qingcang handed a small booklet to him.

Mo Hui took the booklet and glanced at it. His eyes lit up, and he closed it, bowing gratefully to Feng Qingcang: "Thank you, Dean!"

Feng Qingcang nodded with a smile and left the core area of the Hurricane Canyon.

After Feng Qingcang left, Mo Hui impatiently opened the booklet again.

The contents were not extensive, but they were crucial for Mo Hui at this moment. It recorded Feng Qingcang's personal insights into cultivating within the Hurricane Canyon, including methods to mitigate the impact of the storms in the core area on one's own body.

Originally, with Mo Hui's current level, it would have been too much of a stretch to cultivate in the core area; forcing it would not only fail to increase his speed but could even be dangerous.

But now, armed with Feng Qingcang's experience, the situation was completely different. Mo Hui now possessed the qualifications to cultivate in the core area, which meant his speed would improve significantly.

Mo Hui stepped out of the core area, read through the insights carefully, and only after ensuring he had fully grasped them did he re-enter the core area.

However, Mo Hui did not become overconfident. He found a spot on the outer edge of the core area, sat cross-legged, and began his meditation.

...

On the other side, after leaving the Hurricane Canyon, Feng Qingcang noticed that the surrounding teachers and students were acting strangely, whispering about something.

He suddenly appeared and tapped a teacher on the shoulder: "Teacher Yan, has something happened in the academy? Why do you all seem so unsettled?"

"Dean, you've finished your cultivation!"

The sudden appearance of Feng Qingcang startled Feng Yan. After composing himself, he quickly explained to the Dean:

"There is a major event. A student named Mo Hui just defeated over a dozen senior students in the arena, and even Feng Xiaotian was defeated by him. All the teachers and students in the academy are currently discussing this."

"Mo Hui?"

Feng Qingcang was slightly stunned upon hearing the name.

Wasn't this the student he had just met in the core area? But his level seemed to be only thirty-one; how could he have defeated Feng Xiaotian?