Douluo: I'm Invincible

Chapter 37: Joining Class Zero

Although they were somewhat reluctant, Nan Fusheng and his four companions, Wang Jinxi and Wei Xiaofeng, still stepped forward together.

In front of the dean, even Wei Xiaofeng didn't dare to be presumptuous. But there was clearly tension between the two sides.

Yu Zhen looked at the six students in front of him, his brow twitching as he said coldly, "You all think you're impressive, don't you? Just because you stood out among your peers, you think you've made it? Look at yourselves—two of the seven are walking around with broken arms, and another one is still in the classroom with broken legs."

The six were stunned by the scolding. They hadn't expected Yu Zhen to reprimand them immediately.

Yu Zhen continued, face stern, "I already stated the reason for establishing Class Zero. It's to avoid delaying your potential. But you brats better put away your arrogance and behave. Otherwise, don't blame the academy for being harsh.

I'm warning you now—if something like yesterday happens again, you'll be punished. Don't think just because you're talented that you're untouchable. You're frogs at the bottom of a well. In the Federation, there are plenty of people more talented than you."

"There's never a shortage of geniuses in this world—nor a shortage of dead ones. If a genius wants to grow into someone great, they must work harder than everyone else. Only then can they live up to their talent. Do you understand?"

"We understand," the six replied, feeling ashamed under the dean's pressure.

"Sign this agreement," Yu Zhen said, flipping his wrist and producing a stack of papers with writing on them, which he handed out.

The six students instinctively took the documents and pens. Nan Fusheng glanced at his—at the top were the characters: Agreement.

The content roughly read that I, XXX, voluntarily sign this agreement with Donghai Academy and agree not to transfer to any other school before completing the junior and senior studies of the intermediate division.

The six were taken aback.

Yu Zhen explained, "The academy is establishing Class Zero and will be investing more resources into you. With this level of support, we need to ensure you remain in the academy and don't jump ship because of some unpredictable circumstances. Now sign."

Xie Xie asked tentatively, "Dean, shouldn't we at least consult our families before signing something like this?"

Yu Zhen rolled his eyes. "Sure! Go ask them. But if you do, then you don't get to participate in Class Zero. I don't have time to wait around while you chat with your parents."

As they spoke, Nan Fusheng had already signed. For him, this agreement meant nothing. He had come specifically for Class Zero. If he went to another academy, he might not even get these benefits.

Tang Wulin followed suit. He had no other place to go and the college offering him resources was like a gift from the heavens. For someone like him, there was no reason not to sign.

Gu Yue signed right after Tang Wulin. Seeing the three of them sign, Xie Xie couldn't protest further. After all, staying at Donghai Academy wasn't a bad deal.

On the other side, Wang Jinxi also signed. Only Wei Xiaofeng hesitated. "Dean, I really think I should discuss this with my family. They might prefer I transfer to a better academy later for the senior division."

Yu Zhen nodded. "Everyone has their own ambitions. You may return to Class 2. First-grade Class Zero will now have six students." As he spoke, he retrieved the agreement from Wei Xiaofeng and waved him away.

Wei Xiaofeng's eyes flickered with complicated emotions, but he didn't resist. He bowed to the dean and walked toward the teaching building.

After he left, Yu Zhen's previously stern face softened into a gentle smile.

The sudden change stunned Tang Wulin and the others.

"Alright, now that you've signed the agreement, from this moment on, you are the core elite of this academy. We respect Wei Xiaofeng's choice, but I believe he'll regret it one day.

Although Donghai Academy isn't top-ranked on the continent, it's still the only intermediate-level Spirit Master academy in a major city. With the full support of our resources, even the legendary Shrek Academy may not offer anything better."

Listening to the dean's confident words, the four who had just signed felt more at ease. Only Nan Fusheng and Wu Changkong, standing nearby, subtly twitched their mouths.

What could be said? The dean was clearly overconfident. If Donghai Academy concentrated all its resources on just a few students in the early stages, Nan Fusheng might believe they could match Shrek. But once they reached the Spirit Ancestor level, the differences would become obvious.

Although the outer courtyard of Shrek Academy treated its students similarly to other high-level spirit academies, Shrek was located in the very heart of the continent. Rare materials, precious herbs, and advanced cultivation methods were all accessible there. And their philosophy? Strength first.

If you weren't strong, you'd be eliminated on the spot. Nan Fusheng couldn't say if that system was right or wrong, but results didn't lie—Shrek had produced more top-tier powerhouses than any other school.

With its title as the No. 1 Academy on the Continent, a constant stream of geniuses flocked there, each subjected to grueling evaluations just for a chance to join.

All those talented students competing under pressure? That environment alone made Shrek stand above the rest.

Add to that the extreme training tasks and elimination standards—if you survived, you were strong. If you failed, you were expelled. Such an intense experience forged Shrek's students into combat elites.

Then there were the Golden Ancient Trees, the mysterious powerhouses of the inner courtyard, and their bizarre, almost cult-like charisma. All of this cemented Shrek's place at the top.

But Shrek Academy was still a long way off for Nan Fusheng. For now, he only wanted to use the resources of Class Zero to become stronger,

then rely on the Tianhai Competition to earn a spot in Sequence Four, and decide the next phase of his life from there.

With the establishment of First-Grade Class Zero, Donghai Academy truly began treating them differently from the other students.

Their classroom was relocated to a private, spacious room. Their dorms were upgraded—not four per room, but one person per room, styled like the faculty dorms. In fact, they were now enjoying teacher-level accommodations, with all six students living in adjacent units.

When Zhang Yangzi learned that Wang Jinxi had signed the agreement, he signed as well without hesitation. Thus, First-Grade Class Zero was officially established, now consisting of seven people including their homeroom teacher.

Wu Changkong also received a new faculty apartment, located right next to the students' dorms. He moved out of his previous housing into a more spacious suite.

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