After hearing Dai Mubai's words, the four people following him fell silent for a moment. It was Xiao Wu who couldn't help but speak first."You're choosing students or wives? This is way too strict. No wonder the teacher at the gate said you only accept monsters here. Anyone who can pass these four exams would definitely have to be a monster. I'd like to ask, how many students does Shrek Academy have right now? And how many can you admit each year?"
This time, a bitter smile appeared on Dai Mubai's face."From the founding of Shrek Academy until now—twenty years total—we've only admitted forty-two students. On average, a little more than two per year. If all five of you are accepted this year, that would break our record. Before this, the academy hadn't accepted any students for two years. Currently, including me, there are only three students still studying in the academy."
"Three?"Except for the cold-faced girl, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong all exclaimed almost at the same time.
Dai Mubai laughed at himself."In the whole Douluo Continent, we might be the only academy where teachers outnumber students. Even after admitting you, the number of students will still not exceed that of the teachers."
Tang San asked, "In that case, how can the academy survive? Without new students, there shouldn't be any income."
Dai Mubai replied, "Otherwise, why do you think the academy is located in such a small village? It's because of a lack of funds. If my family hadn't provided some sponsorship, the academy would probably have closed down last year. If we can't recruit students this year, then the three of us currently studying will be the last batch of Shrek Academy's students."
"Then why not relax the entrance requirements a little? I saw quite a few people signing up." Ning Rongrong asked doubtfully.
Dai Mubai's face showed a hint of respect."The Headmaster once said, 'Better to have none than have the wrong ones.' No matter when, even if Shrek Academy must close its doors, it will never accept trash. Only monsters. Do you know what the graduation requirement is? We aren't a mid-level or high-level Soul Master Academy, because our standards are completely different. We only take students under the age of thirteen, and they must possess extraordinary talent. As for graduation—one must reach above level forty before the age of twenty, achieving the rank of Soul Ancestor. Only then can one graduate."
"The academy has admitted sixty-two students in total, but only fourteen have actually graduated. Every one of those fourteen became world-renowned figures after leaving. The most outstanding among them is now the youngest Elder in the Spirit Hall, holding authority second only to the Pope. The rest who didn't graduate either failed to reach level forty before twenty or died hunting spirit beasts. The Headmaster said that anyone below level forty-one mustn't go out and embarrass him."
By the end, Dai Mubai's emotions had clearly become passionate. It was obvious he held great respect for the Headmaster of Shrek Academy.
Tang San smiled and said to him, "I'm glad I came here."
Qian Renyue, however, sneered softly."Do you know what the basic qualification for becoming an Elder of the Spirit Hall is?"
Dai Mubai froze; he hadn't expected her to ask such a question at this moment.
"Title Douluo," Qian Renyue said lightly.She didn't speak further, but everyone understood what she meant. If one of Shrek's graduates had truly reached the level of a Title Douluo, then regardless of how much the nobility tried to suppress them, Shrek Academy could never have fallen to such a state. Moreover, the academy hadn't even been established long enough for that to be possible.
At that thought, Qian Renyue's faint goodwill toward Shrek Academy completely vanished again. They look down on the Spirit Hall at every turn, yet they keep bragging about it to boost themselves. How shameless.
Dai Mubai was very displeased at being mocked and immediately questioned her, "You've been speaking up for the Spirit Hall this whole time. What, are you from the Spirit Hall or something?"
Xiao Wu suddenly looked at Qian Renyue warily.
"If you want to think that way, fine by me. Ever since I became a Soul Master, I've been receiving the Spirit Hall's Soul Master allowance, and it was the Spirit Hall that awakened my Martial Soul for me. Maybe one day I will join them. You people keep using the Spirit Hall's name when recruiting, but I can't even ask questions about it? What, you really are just using the Spirit Hall's name to deceive people?" Qian Renyue was clearly angry now, her tone sharp.
"You—!" Dai Mubai was furious and wanted to act, but remembering that Qian Renyue's cultivation was already at the Soul Sect level, he could only suppress his anger. At that moment—
"Hm? Another group has reached the fourth test this year? And there are five of them?"A deep male voice suddenly sounded.
Dai Mubai turned away from Qian Renyue and respectfully addressed the speaker."Teacher Zhao, I've brought them to undergo the fourth test. All five of them have been exempted from the second and third rounds."
Teacher Zhao's eyes lit up as he stood from his chair. He wasn't tall, his appearance was ordinary, but his body was sturdy and solid. Despite being shorter than twelve-year-old Tang San, he somehow gave off a feeling of immense power.
"All four over level twenty-five? Not bad, not bad. Seems we've got plenty of little monsters this year. I'm in charge of the final test. Pass my trial, and you'll officially become students of Shrek Academy. But my test isn't so easy to pass. Combat experience is essential for every Soul Master's strength. What I'll be testing is your ability in that regard."
His smiling gaze swept over the four of them, his tone gentle yet carrying an unmistakable weight."My name is Zhao Wuji. Since you four were exempted from the second and third tests, I'll personally play with you. You have the time of one stick of incense to get to know one another and discuss your strategy. After one stick of incense, the test begins. The content of the test is this—four of you must jointly withstand my attacks for the duration of one stick of incense. As long as even one of you remains standing by the end, you all pass. I hope you understand—don't try to be clever. No one can escape the range of this area with speed alone. And let me remind you, you can't block my attacks by relying on individual strength. Cooperation is your only path to success."
After speaking, no one knew where he drew a stick of incense from. With a flick of his fingers, the tip caught fire instantly, and he stuck it straight into the ground. The incense stood upright without even a tremor.
After that, Zhao Wuji sat back down, closed his eyes, and continued to rest.
The four of them—Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Qian Renyue—didn't feel much surprise at Zhao Wuji's testing method. Instead, Dai Mubai's expression grew solemn. He said seriously, "Come over here, all of you."
His tone was grave."This time, I can't help you. I didn't expect Teacher Zhao to personally take action."
Xiao Wu giggled. "This Teacher Zhao isn't another Soul Emperor like the one at the gate, is he?"
Dai Mubai shook his head. "No."
Xiao Wu smiled confidently. "Then there's nothing to worry about. We all have nearly level thirty strength. Four against one—unless the difference in power is too huge, lasting one stick of incense shouldn't be that hard, right?"
Dai Mubai looked at her as though she were foolish."If you think Teacher Zhao's attacks are that easy to block, you couldn't be more wrong. True, he isn't a Soul Emperor. He's a level seventy-six Soul Saint—a Battle Soul Saint with a Beast Martial Soul. He's the Vice Dean of the academy, second only to the Headmaster in strength."
Xiao Wu's eyes widened in disbelief. "Level seventy-six? But he looks much younger than the teacher at the gate!"
Dai Mubai said calmly, "Age never determines strength. There's no time, so I'll quickly tell you what Teacher Zhao is good at. You'll have to immediately come up with a strategy. Otherwise, forget lasting a stick of incense—you'll be lucky to survive his first attack."
He then smiled bitterly. "Originally, Teacher Zhao was just the overseer of the fourth test. Your real opponent should have been me. If you could last a stick of incense against me, you'd have passed. But who knows what got into him today—he's decided to act personally."
"Teacher Zhao's Martial Soul is the Vigorous Vajra Bear, an extremely powerful Beast Martial Soul. His entire body is without weakness—his defense is terrifyingly strong. Even Soul Masters of the same rank can hardly break through it. Though speed isn't his specialty, your gap in Soul Power is so vast that you can't possibly outpace him either. Teacher Zhao's greatest strengths are his attack power and defense. In the academy, he's known as the Unmoving Vajra. Don't say just the four of you—even if I joined in, we might still not withstand his attacks for a stick of incense. All I can hope is that he won't take the fight too seriously."
"Unmoving Vajra Zhao Wuji," Qian Renyue said coolly.
Ning Rongrong tugged gently at her sleeve, a little anxious.
Qian Renyue patted her hand reassuringly, then said with faint mockery,"I didn't expect your Shrek Academy's Headmaster to be hunted by the Spirit Hall, yet still train Elders for them. Impressive."
Though she said it with a smile, the sarcasm in her voice was clear to everyone. Tang San and the others knew that, since Shrek had falsely advertised its enrollment and deceived a pampered young lady into this tiny village, they weren't in much position to argue. So Tang San quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.
"Let's introduce ourselves—our names and abilities—so we can understand how to best coordinate and withstand Teacher Zhao's test."
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