The classroom remained completely silent.
It felt unreal.
As if everything that had just happened… was a dream.
Zhao Dazhu blinked repeatedly, as if trying to wake himself up.
(Did that really just happen?)
Around the room, the other students shared the same expression.
Confusion!
Shock!
Disbelief!
When did Young Master Li become so knowledgeable?
Wasn't he supposed to be useless and lazy?
Arrogant with nothing to back it up?
Yet just now, he had crushed an Array Master in his own field.
Some students couldn't help but glance at Li Fengyuan again.
Their gazes had completely changed.
No longer mocking.
No longer dismissive.
Even a little fearful.
At the front of the classroom, Principal Gu looked toward the door where Elder Wei had just left.
He slowly shook his head, and a faint sigh escaped him.
"For such a person to become an elder…"
He murmured softly.
"…what a disgrace."
Elder Wei could have handled this far better than this. He even threatened the academy because of his own incompetence.
Principal Gu shook his head, and then his gaze swept across the room.
He hoped that none of them would learn from that kind of behavior.
Power without character was meaningless.
His eyes shifted back to Li Fengyuan.
He studied him quietly.
He had also heard about the incident between Li Fengyuan and Wei Tianhao before.
But at the time, he hadn't paid much attention.
In his mind, the explanation had been simple—Wei Tianhao must have held back.
After all, he wouldn't dare seriously injure the young master of the Li Clan.
Otherwise, how could Li Fengyuan possibly fight back?
But now… Principal Gu's eyes narrowed slightly.
Perhaps Li Fengyuan did have something to be able to fight against Wei Tianhao.
This was not the Li Fengyuan he thought he knew.
"Interesting…"
Principal Gu murmured under his breath.
Then, after a brief pause, he straightened slightly and spoke aloud.
"It seems your lecturer has left," he said calmly, glancing toward the door.
"So this class… cannot continue as intended."
A ripple passed through the classroom.
Some students immediately perked up.
Their eyes lit with excitement.
(No class?!)
Zhao Dazhu nearly cheered out loud.
But not everyone shared the same reaction.
A few students—especially those genuinely interested in Arrays—looked visibly disappointed.
They had just realized how profound this subject could be…
And now it was ending just like that?
"But…"
Principal Gu continued.
"Perhaps the class can still continue."
His gaze slowly shifted and landed on Li Fengyuan.
"Student Li Fengyuan," Principal Gu said, "how about you continue the lesson?"
The words stunned everyone.
Zhao Dazhu's jaw dropped.
Xiao Mei's brows shot up.
Even Shen Yuyan looked visibly surprised.
Let him teach?
Even if Li Fengyuan proved himself to be knowledgeable, how could these classmates who knew Li Fengyuan accept it?
Perhaps if it were someone like Xiao Mei or Shen Yuyan… But Li Fengyuan?
Still, in the academy, Principal Gu's decision was absolute, and what he wanted to do, no one could stop him.
This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision.
Principal Gu had been observing carefully.
From Li Fengyuan's answers, it was clear—
He didn't just memorize knowledge about Arrays—he understood it thoroughly.
Perhaps even more than Elder Wei.
That was why Principal Gu asked Li Fengyuan.
But—
"No!"
Li Fengyuan refused instantly without any hesitation.
Principal Gu blinked slightly.
He hadn't expected such a straightforward rejection.
Li Fengyuan leaned back slightly, his expression lazy once more.
(Why should I? Such a thankless task.)
Principal Gu did not look discouraged, nor did he seem surprised.
Instead, he simply continued to observe Li Fengyuan quietly, as if trying to understand him more deeply.
He knew very well—money would not move him. With the Li Clan behind him, would he lack something like money?
Status?
Even less so.
What status could he offer that would surpass being the young master of the Li Clan?
There was nothing he could give in those aspects.
So instead, Principal Gu spoke again, his tone calm, but this time more sincere.
"For those who wish to walk the path of Arrays," he said, glancing briefly at the students,
"having someone like you, guide them would be a precious opportunity."
Principal Gu looked back at Li Fengyuan.
"Tell me," he said, "what would it take for you to teach them?"
The classroom fell silent once more.
All eyes turned toward Li Fengyuan.
Li Fengyuan didn't answer immediately.
He tapped his fingers lightly against the desk, thinking.
It wasn't just because Principal Gu himself was asking, but also because of what he could gain from this.
A request from the principal was not something trivial.
But what did he need?
For a moment, even he couldn't think of anything.
"I don't need anything right now," he said casually.
He paused.
Then added—
"But in the future, if I need something, how about you fulfill my request then?"
Principal Gu fell silent for a moment.
His eyes rested on Li Fengyuan.
Then he nodded.
"Very well."
His voice was steady.
"I accept!"
To him, this was not a loss.
For a talented student like Li Fengyuan, granting a favor was nothing.
In fact… it might even be worthwhile.
Principal Gu turned slightly.
"Then this class," he said calmly, "will proceed under Student Li Fengyuan."
Li Fengyuan slowly stood up and walked towards the front.
There was no hesitation.
No nervousness.
No trace of stage fright.
For an ordinary student, being asked to teach in front of the entire class—under the gaze of the principal, no less—would have been overwhelming.
But for Li Fengyuan?
It was nothing.
In his previous life, he had stood above countless powerful cultivators.
Compared to that… this classroom felt almost empty.
His gaze swept across the students.
Some were curious.
Some were excited.
Some… clearly dissatisfied.
A few students frowned slightly, their expressions showing reluctance.
'Being taught by him? Seriously?'
No matter what he had just demonstrated, his reputation wasn't something that disappeared overnight.
But Li Fengyuan didn't care—not even a little.
In the first place, he wasn't the one who wanted to teach them, but he agreed only because of Principal Gu.
He stepped forward and stopped at the front of the classroom.
"Let's begin!"
Many had doubts at the start—including Principal Gu.
He stayed behind to watch whether Li Fengyuan could successfully teach.
After all, knowing was one thing, but teaching was another.
He wanted to see whether Li Fengyuan had the capability to do so.
But after ten minutes, all their doubts were removed, as everyone's attention was focused on Li Fengyuan's teaching.
His topics were basic, but essential for learning Arrays.
Li Fengyuan taught them in a way that everyone could understand.
He also didn't just go on and on without paying attention to the classmates.
He occasionally asked questions and gave interesting examples, making students more focused.
Now everyone was listening seriously to Li Fengyuan.
Even Shen Yuyan's eyes became attentive as she wrote down Li Fengyuan's words.
Li Fengyuan continued explaining.
Step by step!
Breaking down concepts that once seemed complex into something simple and understandable.
He didn't just state facts—he explained the reasoning behind them.
This further deepened their understanding—not just knowing, but truly comprehending.
Even the students who had been doubtful at first slowly leaned forward.
Zhao Dazhu scratched his head.
"…Wait… I think I actually understand this…"
Xiao Mei's brows furrowed in concentration.
Her eyes didn't leave the formation for even a moment.
Shen Yuyan's expression grew more serious.
The more she listened—
The more she realized—
(Oh, so that's why…)
It was as if just by listening, her understanding was steadily improving.
For those truly interested in Arrays, it felt like a door had just opened.
A path they couldn't see before was now laid clearly in front of them.
Even Principal Gu, standing at the side, watched in silence.
A faint smile appeared on his face as he couldn't help but admit that even he might not be as good as Li Fengyuan at teaching.
The classroom, once filled with doubt and whispers, was now completely immersed.