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"A Four-Ringed Soul Master!?"
Du Weilun's mouth dropped open, his face filled with disbelief, completely disregarding the "majestic" image of the Head of Discipline.
"Prodigy! A true prodigy!"
At eleven years old, a Four-Ringed Soul Master!
Such talent would stand at the pinnacle of Shrek Academy, the top Soul Master Academy on the continent, let alone the four soul rings surpassing the limits: Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black!
If Du Weilun's memory served him correctly, Tang San, the ancestor who eventually became the Sea God and the core and soul of Shrek Academy's Seven Monsters ten thousand years ago, only had a soul ring configuration of Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Black at the Four-Ringed stage!
As a Head of Discipline known for his strict and unfeeling demeanor, Du Weilun, who always adhered to Shrek Academy's motto, had an unprecedented urge to give Ling Bai special treatment.
Let him in! Let him in!
Du Weilun struggled to maintain his composure, calming his emotions and speaking in a deep voice, "Since you have the cultivation of a Soul Master, you naturally qualify for the Inner Academy examination.
As the Head of Discipline and the examiner for the new students, I must remind you that Shrek Academy is known as the top academy on the continent, but the Outer Academy was founded at the request of the three empires to cultivate more talent for the continent. To Shrek Academy, only the Inner Academy is truly the top.
Even the outstanding students who stand out in the Outer Academy are few and far between when it comes to being promoted to the Inner Academy each year, and those who fail the Inner Academy examination are not allowed to remain in the academy. I won't elaborate on the difficulty of directly entering the Inner Academy without undergoing the Outer Academy education to lay a solid foundation; you should understand that."
"Brother Bai, why do you suddenly want to take the Inner Academy examination?" Ning Tian asked anxiously, while Wu Feng's crimson eyes also showed concern.
Bei Bei was momentarily stunned but then smiled understandingly. Huo Yuhao and Tang Ya were filled with admiration. One of them struggled to pass the new student examination, while the other was troubled by how to graduate from the Outer Academy. Now, Ling Bai actually hoped to skip the entire Outer Academy education and directly enter the Inner Academy.
The two master and apprentice were on the verge of hugging each other and cursing the heavens: Injustice! I hate geniuses!
Ling Bai feigned distress and said, "Little Tian, Director Du… I've already broken through to the Soul Master stage. Competing with new students whose average strength is less than two rings is honestly too much of a bully and a waste of talent. If I can't take the Inner Academy examination, I'd rather go back to the Nine Treasures Crystal Tower and leave."
Du Weilun fell silent.
Shrek Academy's motto is to only accept prodigies, not ordinary people. With Ling Bai's talent, he could march straight into the academy without anyone daring to stop him. Du Weilun, no, even the principal, would have to find a way to keep him in the academy.
Leave?
Being handsome is one thing, but you're dreaming if you think you can just leave!
"Student Ling Bai, you've misunderstood. My point is…"
Du Weilun cleared his throat, trying not to show his eagerness too much, "You can give up on the Inner Academy examination and enter the Outer Academy as a transfer student in the third year, which would put you in the same class as Bei Bei and Tang Ya."
"Hmm?"
The moment Du Weilun mentioned "transfer student," Bei Bei and Tang Ya's expressions became peculiar, and they tilted their heads in unison, as if there was something wrong with him.
When has Shrek Academy ever had a transfer student?
Who are you? Where is our fair and just Du Qingtian?
Du Weilun's face turned red, but he was also helpless. It was impossible to let Ling Bai leave, and with his high talent, competing with new students whose strength was mainly at the one or two ring level would be a complete mismatch. If he took the Inner Academy examination, Du Weilun didn't think he could pass without undergoing the Outer Academy education.
So, after much thought, Du Weilun had a sudden idea: let Ling Bai enter the third year as a transfer student alongside Bei Bei and Tang Ya.
Du Weilun looked at Ling Bai, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes!
Ling Bai caught Du Weilun's eye signal: Come to me!
"Thank you, Director Du, for your kindness, but I don't want to enter the Outer Academy."
Ling Bai declined the offer.
From the age of six to eleven, he had already learned combat techniques, soul beast recognition, soul master theory, and more at the Nine Treasures Crystal Tower over the past five years. The Sect Leader and the Sect Guardian Douluo had personally taught him, and these two great figures were far superior to the six-ringed Outer Academy teachers. For Ling Bai, the Outer Academy education was almost a waste of time.
That night, Bei Bei's casual words had made Ling Bai think deeply, ultimately leading him to decide to take the Inner Academy examination.
Moreover, Ilex had just spoken in his mind.
There was an ultimate treasure that could suppress the evil power of the Death Prison Spider Emperor in the center of Shrek Academy!
The center of Shrek Academy was the Sea God Island, the place where Inner Academy students trained. Therefore, Ling Bai had a compelling reason to enter the Inner Academy!
"Please take me to the Inner Academy examination."
Du Weilun's facial muscles tensed, and he said, "For thirty-seven years, no outsider has entered the Inner Academy."
"Strong people don't give up because of difficulties."
Ling Bai only said one sentence, but Du Weilun, Ning Tian, Wu Feng, and the others could see the determination and confidence on his face.
"Young man, you're stubborn!"
Du Weilun scolded, but the corners of his mouth involuntarily curved upward. He had been trying to dissuade Ling Bai from challenging the Inner Academy, but deep down, he secretly hoped Ling Bai would face the challenge.
As Ling Bai said, only those who never fear challenges deserve to be called strong.
"I'll take you, but if you fail, you'll have to go back and be a transfer student!"
Du Weilun exhaled heavily, waving his hand to signal Ling Bai to follow.
"Thank you, Director Du."
Ling Bai smiled and thanked him.
Yeah, Director Du is a good person.
The Sect Leader must have been confused back then!
"Director Du, Director Du! Can we observe the Inner Academy examination?"
Tang Ya clasped her hands together, her eyes sparkling with pleading stars, while Bei Bei couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time. Seeing Tang Ya's enthusiasm, he had to plead on her behalf:
"Yes, Director Du, let us go."
He knew that with Tang Ya's talent, without a stroke of luck, it would be impossible for her to enter the Inner Academy, let alone graduate smoothly from the Outer Academy. Taking her to observe the Inner Academy examination was essentially fulfilling her dream.
"Hmm…"
Du Weilun pondered for a moment. Tang Ya was lively, clever, and likable, but her martial soul and strength were average in Shrek Academy. If only she wanted to observe the Inner Academy examination, he would have flatly refused.
However, Bei Bei was a top genius in the Outer Academy, with a 100% chance of entering the Inner Academy. Du Weilun had heard from the head of the martial soul department that Bei Bei seemed to have a familial relationship with one of the elders in Shrek Academy.
Since the Inner Academy examination changes every year, there's no fear of outsiders knowing the content, and this favor could be granted.
Du Weilun said coolly, "Considering you two will be eligible for the Inner Academy examination in a few years, this time I'll let you gain some experience. It won't happen again.
Little Tian, Wu Feng, Huo Yuhao, today is the last day of the academy's recruitment. Tomorrow morning is the first class for new students. You three should go back to your dormitories and rest."
(End of Chapter)