Yin Zhang laughed. "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. If that's the case, then I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. Originally, if you had willingly sacrificed yourself to me, then after I became a god, resurrecting you and letting you enjoy eternal life with me wouldn't have been difficult. It's just a pity—you didn't seize that opportunity."
As his strength continued to grow, Yin Zhang found himself increasingly fond of moments like this—moments where he could stand above others and show off his dominance. In other words, acting cool.
Blazing Flame clenched his teeth and cursed furiously,
"You detestable human brat! What do you think you are? By the time I became a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast—what you humans call a level ninety-five Titled Douluo—it was tens of thousands of years ago! Tens of thousands of years ago, you humans were nothing but ants in the eyes of us Spirit Beasts!"
The surrounding teachers and students were stunned.
A Titled Douluo from tens of thousands of years ago? Humans were ants to Spirit Beasts?
Had he gone insane?
To most people at Nuoding Academy, the idea that a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast could transform into human form was completely unheard of. In their eyes, Blazing Flame had always been arrogant—but now, it seemed his mind had problems as well.
Still, there were a few who sensed something was off.
Tang San frowned slightly. "A Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast… I remember my teacher mentioning it before. A Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast is indeed comparable to the final major realm of Spirit Masters—Titled Douluo. But for this Blazing Flame to keep claiming he's a transformed Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast… that's absurd."
As he spoke, Tang San suddenly froze.
"Wait… Yin Zhang? Why does that name feel so familiar?"
A strange sense of déjà vu washed over him—familiar, yet impossible to grasp.
Beside him, Xiao Wu tightly clutched her clothes.
She desperately wanted to run.
But with so many people watching, if she fled and was noticed by Yin Zhang… if her identity were exposed…
Would she end up like Blazing Flame?
Xiao Wu couldn't be sure. But one thing she knew was that if Yin Zhang truly turned his attention toward her, she would almost certainly be finished.
Her heart descended into chaos.
She had only entered the human world a year ago. Was she really going to die so soon?
The image of her mother being hunted down by a human powerhouse surfaced in her mind, filling her with fear and hatred.
Yin Zhang looked at the defiant Blazing Flame and suddenly laughed.
"My lord—eat shit!"
"Stop rambling about tens of thousands of years ago. Times change. Society progresses. If you don't move forward, you'll eventually be left behind!"
"Huh?" Blazing Flame was completely stunned.
Even Hu Liena froze, staring at Yin Zhang blankly.
She understood every single word he said—but when they were put together, none of it made sense.
What did "times are changing" mean?
What did "society is progressing" even refer to?
Why did it sound so profound, yet completely incomprehensible?
Blazing Flame couldn't figure it out. Yin Zhang, on the other hand, burst out laughing.
Speaking from the position of a victor felt incredibly satisfying—especially when the target was a proud, arrogant Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast who looked down on humans.
"Alright," Yin Zhang said lazily. "You don't need to understand anything anymore. Are you coming with me voluntarily, or do you want me to drag you away?"
Blazing Flame let out a low chuckle, his eyes filled with mockery.
"Do as you please."
Yin Zhang frowned slightly. "Fine. Since you're about to die anyway, I'll allow you to talk tough for now."
To be honest, he was doing this on purpose.
This was his way of venting all the frustration he had accumulated since transmigrating to the Douluo World.
And after letting it all out, his mood really had improved.
At that moment, Dean Zhang rushed over.
Seeing Yin Zhang's cold, imposing presence—and the so-called genius student Blazing Flame standing opposite him—Dean Zhang was immediately stunned.
What was going on?
Blazing Flame was indeed arrogant, but surely that didn't warrant being dragged out and killed?
He hurried forward and said,
"Xiao Zhang, what exactly is happening here? Even if Blazing Flame offended you, he's still just a child. Teaching him a lesson would be enough—why take it this far?"
Yin Zhang laughed.
"Dean Zhang, you don't know his true identity. He's a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast in human form."
"Normally, only Spirit Douluos or Titled Douluos can sense the aura of a transformed Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast. But my mental strength is exceptional. I can clearly detect the intense Spirit Beast aura on him."
"When I released my Martial Soul earlier, it forced him to expose himself."
"I know it sounds unbelievable, but it's the truth. If you don't believe me—ask him yourself."
Dean Zhang stared at Blazing Flame, his pupils shrinking in shock.
A transformed Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast?
If he had known earlier, he would have acted immediately!
Even if he couldn't absorb the spirit ring, just obtaining a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Bone would have been more than enough!
It could become the cornerstone of his family's legacy—something that could allow a true powerhouse to emerge among his descendants!
The more he thought about it, the more regret gnawed at his heart.
When he looked at Blazing Flame again, greed flickered uncontrollably in his eyes.
Blazing Flame immediately noticed and sneered.
"Heh. You want my spirit ring and Spirit Bone too? How laughable."
Dean Zhang smiled awkwardly.
He did want them—but looking at the situation now, there was clearly no chance.
Whether in strength or justification, Blazing Flame had already been claimed by Yin Zhang.
If not for Yin Zhang, Dean Zhang wouldn't even know Blazing Flame's true identity at this point.
He coughed lightly, stepped aside, and said,
"Xiao Zhang, since Blazing Flame's identity has been confirmed… feel free to do as you wish."