Blocked from Admission

Su Xing had no idea if Yu Xiaogang had been embarrassed or found a breakthrough because of his appearance. By now, Su Xing had already arrived at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy!

Looking at the grand and luxurious Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, Su Xing couldn't help but compare it to Shrek Academy. He had to complain that the environment at Shrek Academy was far too poor! If it weren't for the extraordinary talents of Tang San and the others, how could a place like Shrek, with no resources or facilities, nurture any outstanding spirit masters?

Shrek Academy had started admissions early, while Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was just beginning its enrollment today. That's because Shrek's admission requirements were so strict that they had to recruit early. Otherwise, those who couldn't get into Shrek wouldn't have time to find another spirit academy.

"Teacher, I'm here to enroll."

"Alright, please show your noble identification."

"Okay, just register over there, and then you'll need to pass the exam."

"…"

The line ahead was moving smoothly. Just after getting in line, Su Xing's expression changed instantly.

"Uh-oh, I forgot—I'm not a noble!"

Su Xing had been so focused on getting close to Dugu Yan and joining Heaven Dou Imperial Academy that he forgot it only admitted noble students.

"I'll have to give it a try. Teacher Qin Ming, who works here, accepts commoners. If I show my age and strength, I might still get in, right?"

Su Xing was feeling helpless. His family was wealthy merchants but not nobles.

"Teacher, I'm not a noble, but I'm a 12-year-old Spirit Grandmaster at level 27. Can I still join Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?"

When it was Su Xing's turn, he explained his situation to the admissions teacher, mentioning his age and level.

Judging by age and rank, Su Xing's talent was top-tier on the entire Douluo Continent. If the academy couldn't make an exception for him, it would prove how truly decayed it had become.

"What did you say? 12 years old and at level 27?"

The admissions teacher stood up in shock, looking at Su Xing in disbelief.

"Just test me, and you'll see!"

Seeing the teacher's reaction, Su Xing felt hopeful.

"Yes, let's test it immediately."

The teacher quickly grabbed a testing crystal from the staff responsible for spirit power evaluations.

"Go ahead, channel your spirit power into it," the admissions teacher said eagerly.

A 12-year-old at level 27? There were only a few students like that at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, so the teacher was naturally excited.

"12 years old and at level 27?"

"That can't be right."

"Are there any students that exceptional this year?"

"Not this year, but there were a few in the last couple of years. This year, none so far."

"Who is this kid? A noble or someone from a major sect?"

As Su Xing channeled his spirit power into the crystal, students nearby overheard the admissions teacher's exclamation and started whispering in surprise, all eyes now on Su Xing.

Su Xing had nothing to worry about—he had already tested his spirit power back at Shrek Academy.

A blue glow shone from the testing crystal, and soon the number 27 appeared.

"It really is level 27! Let me check your age."

The admissions teacher excitedly reached for Su Xing's hand to verify his age.

Su Xing complied.

"It's true!"

"No problem, you can join Heaven Dou Imperial Academy!" the admissions teacher said, delighted.

"Wait a minute, teacher…"

"I heard him just now—he's not a noble. How can you let him in?"

"This school is supposed to be for nobles only. That rule was set by the founding emperor."

Just after the teacher spoke, a student behind Su Xing stepped forward, clearly displeased, and questioned the admissions teacher.

The student's gaze toward Su Xing was filled with jealousy.

"He's not a noble?"

"A commoner?"

"…"

Hearing this, the other students realized that Su Xing was a commoner. Their tone immediately shifted to disdain. Just a moment ago, they had been envying his talent.

"Yes, teacher, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy is for nobles only!"

"Exactly! If you let him in, we'll complain to the school!"

"Right, how can a commoner be allowed to attend the same school as us?"

"Exactly…"

The other students quickly chimed in, supporting the first boy's complaint.

"Uh…"

Faced with so many objections, the admissions teacher found himself in a difficult spot. If no one had raised a fuss, it wouldn't have been a problem to admit a commoner as an exception. But now that things were getting heated, it wouldn't be easy to handle.

The teacher knew that these students were jealous of Su Xing's talent. If Su Xing were allowed into the academy, his abilities would surpass theirs, and they couldn't stand the idea of a commoner being better than them.

"Kid, don't think that just because you have some talent, you can get into Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. This isn't a place for commoners like you," the boy who first spoke sneered at Su Xing.

"…"

Su Xing found the situation quite frustrating. It seemed the admissions teacher was too intimidated to offer him a special admission.

"Teacher, with my talent, am I still not qualified to enter Heaven Dou?" Su Xing ignored the jealous students and asked the admissions teacher directly.

Honestly, Su Xing found it hard to believe that Heaven Dou Imperial Academy would be this unreasonable.

In the original story, Tang San and the others were only rejected because of Prince Xue Xing's interference.

Now, it seemed like just a few students' objections were enough to make the teacher hesitate.

"Don't worry. Wait here for a moment. I'll ask the principal."

The teacher reassured Su Xing and said he couldn't make the decision himself but would consult the principal.

However, he believed the principal wouldn't be so shortsighted. After all, they had hired a commoner teacher just last year.

"Everyone, make way! His Highness Xue Qinghe is here!"

At that moment, a commotion erupted behind them as the crowd parted to create a path. A noble-looking and handsome prince, Xue Qinghe, approached.

"Your Highness!"

The admissions teacher quickly stepped forward to greet him.

"What's going on here?"

Xue Qinghe nodded and inquired about the situation, his gaze falling on Su Xing.