Douluo: I am the True Master

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This kind of cultivation environment was coveted by all the factions across the continent. However, although there were many Blue Silver Grass martial souls, very few could evolve into spirit beasts. 

As for forcibly seizing them from Ye Wen—unless one was a madman, no one would dare attempt such a thing. 

After all, the establishment of Ye Wen's Tian Xing Advanced Academy was made possible through the combined efforts of the two empires and the Spirit Hall. 

To challenge Ye Wen would be akin to slapping the faces of these three major powers. Anyone who dared to do so would face relentless pursuit until death. 

However, Ye Wen was tactful in his dealings. He gifted each of the three major powers with three Blue Silver Trees over 5,000 years old and instructed them to collect a batch of century-old Blue Silver Vines on their own. This allowed them to barely construct a small-scale life-attribute simulated environment. 

For treasures that could prolong life, the rulers of the two empires were ecstatic—after all, no one ever complained about living too long. 

On the other hand, Qian Xunji didn't seem particularly moved. Having nearly reached the level of a Super Douluo, he already possessed a lifespan of at least 300 years. Such minor enhancements held little appeal for him. Nevertheless, he appreciated Ye Wen's thoughtfulness—it proved that Ye Wen wasn't ungrateful. 

As the dates for teacher recruitment and student enrollment drew closer, an increasing number of high-level civilian soul masters flocked to Ye Wen's academy. 

This influx brought unexpected prosperity to Hanhai City, located on the outskirts of the Tian Dou Empire, and Canglan City in the Star Luo Empire. 

However, gravity-type skills truly lived up to their reputation as advanced earth-attribute techniques. By now, Ye Wen had only managed to recruit three soul masters possessing such abilities. 

Fortunately, their cultivation levels were not weak—they were all at least Soul Emperors. 

The first was Niu Sanshi, with the Earth Brute Bull martial soul, at Level 65. The second was Tie Man, with the Iron Armor Rhinoceros martial soul, at Level 68. The third was Lu Feng, a Soul Sage at Level 78, whose martial soul was the Taipan Rock Python. 

Both Niu Sanshi and Tie Man were commoners by birth, but thanks to mutations in their family-inherited martial souls, they embarked on the path of soul masters. Their innate talents were far from ordinary. 

As for Lu Feng, he was a friend introduced by Dugu Bo—apparently, their families had been close for generations. 

Lu Feng, accustomed to a carefree lifestyle, initially had no intention of joining. However, after hearing of Ye Wen's growing fame, he decided to give it a try. Once exposed to Ye Wen's knowledge, he was thoroughly convinced. 

Like Dugu Bo, Lu Feng became an honorary dean of Tian Xing Academy and assumed the role of academic director. 

As for healing-type soul masters, a female Soul King in her thirties eventually joined. 

Initially, Ye Wen hadn't expected to find any high-level healing soul masters, as such individuals were highly sought-after across the continent. Typically, they formed teams during their student years and supported one another. 

For someone to reach the Soul King level while remaining solitary hinted at some untold story. 

But Ye Wen wasn't a mediator—why bother prying into others' affairs? If someone wanted to join, he welcomed them. After all, it was a win-win situation. 

This healing soul master was named Fang Fei, and her martial soul was the Exquisite Flower—a high-tier plant-type martial soul. She was a Level 53 Soul King. 

Upon investigation, she too was a civilian soul master. Her earlier years seemed comfortable, as evidenced by her five perfectly configured soul rings. 

Her fifth soul skill, *Aromatic Healing*, not only brought relaxation and joy but also rapidly healed wounds and restored stamina. It could be used three times a day, with a range of 200 square meters. 

Ye Wen speculated that under the influence of A Yin's domain, the range and effectiveness of this skill would increase significantly. After all, the Blue Silver Domain amplified the vitality of plant-type life forms. 

During this period, several other types of soul masters also expressed interest in applying. However, Ye Wen politely declined, citing that the school was still in its early stages and didn't require such expertise. If needed in the future, he would reach out. 

He courteously accepted their contact information, even though it might never be used. 

This respectful attitude left the civilian soul masters feeling valued, and their goodwill toward Ye Wen skyrocketed. 

Unfortunately, as the start of the school year approached, Ye Wen had only managed to recruit 11 qualified soul masters—and none of them were additional healing soul masters. 

It was disheartening that even recruiting just 20 people proved so difficult. 

This highlighted the scarcity of elite civilian soul masters. Then again, Ye Wen's criteria were quite narrow. 

Gravity-type skills were indeed advanced earth-attribute techniques, and the spirit beasts possessing such skills were invariably of powerful lineage. Ordinary civilian soul masters rarely had the opportunity to hunt them. 

But Ye Wen wasn't hiring enforcers—he was genuinely pleased to have recruited 11 teachers.

As previously mentioned, healing soul masters typically formed partnerships early on. How could they possibly accept Ye Wen's offer when they already had teammates relying on them? 

Moreover, Ye Wen's requirements were stringent. Healing soul masters, in particular, progressed slowly in cultivation. Reaching Level 40 was already considered remarkable for civilians, while nobles had better opportunities elsewhere. 

Surveying the newly recruited 11 teachers, Ye Wen nodded in satisfaction. 

Those he selected were essentially elites. Aside from two who were Soul Kings, the rest were at least Soul Emperors. Lu Feng, the academic director, was a Level 78 Soul Sage—just a year or two of effort away from reaching Soul Douluo. 

In the following days, meetings were held. 

Ye Wen shared the curriculum materials he had prepared. When the teachers saw the content, their eyes lit up in astonishment. Ye Wen's materials were filled with practical knowledge, unlike other factions that hoarded their secrets and merely let students cultivate in simulated environments. 

Furthermore, Ye Wen meticulously planned their future cultivation directions. 

All the teachers, except for the healing soul master Fang Fei, had brought their families along. 

The students they recommended were mostly children who had only recently begun cultivating soul power. 

Notably, none of their innate soul power levels were below Level 5—a testament to the solid foundations of these civilian soul masters who had reached such heights. 

Ye Wen didn't mind the extra work. After determining their attributes, he began planning their future cultivation paths. 

The teachers were thoroughly impressed by Ye Wen's vast knowledge. 

They wished for their children to become Ye Wen's direct disciples. 

Regrettably, helping plan their children's futures was already part of the teachers' agreed-upon benefits. Moreover, Ye Wen already had eight disciples to mentor. Taking on more would stretch him too thin, so he politely declined. 

Upon learning that Ye Wen had so many disciples, the teachers were astonished but understood that his energy was limited. 

With heartfelt gratitude, they accepted the cultivation plans Ye Wen had written and began preparing for the school's opening.

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