Chapter 44: The Gradually Mythical Zhao Wuji

Just as Zhou Chen's soul power pressure enveloped the area, causing even Li Yusong to nearly falter, a thunderous shout pierced through the chaos:

"Let go!"

In the next instant, a towering figure bathed in golden light shot out from the academy, extending two massive hands like giant fans, grabbing the shoulders of Zhou Chen and Li Yusong. With a powerful shove, he pushed them in opposite directions!

"Boom!"

The sound was akin to a vacuum explosion as Zhou Chen and Li Yusong were finally separated, and the suffocating golden soul power pressure dissipated.

"Old man Li, what kind of trouble did you stir up this time?" the towering figure scolded.

Hearing the reprimand, Li Yusong smiled wryly, "I was careless. This child is nothing short of extraordinary. His soul power is terrifying. If you hadn't intervened, my reputation would have been ruined here."

"Hmph, after hiding for decades, what reputation do you have left?"

The towering figure snorted, then turned to face Zhou Chen.

This allowed Zhou Chen to get a good look at him.

The man had an ordinary face, was not very tall but extremely solid, with shoulders as broad as city walls, exuding a powerful oppressive aura.

"My name is Zhao Wuji, the vice principal of Shrek Academy."

The towering figure introduced himself, then fixed his gaze on Zhou Chen with a less-than-friendly tone, "Old man Li's abilities are lacking, that's his problem. But why didn't you restrain your power just now? Do you realize that could have been fatal?"

"Vice Principal Zhao, my soul power got out of control," Zhou Chen said, spreading his hands with a sincere and friendly expression.

Hearing this, Zhao Wuji nodded with a grim expression, reluctantly accepting Zhou Chen's explanation.

Then, he suddenly asked, "What level is your soul power?"

"Level 40."

Given the situation, Zhou Chen saw no need to hide it any longer.

Upon hearing this, everyone except Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing, who were already in the know, gasped in shock.

Ning Rongrong widened her eyes, her heart racing with excitement.

Twelve years old, level 40 soul power, and he had nearly bested a Soul Emperor—such a person couldn't merely be called a genius!

He was practically a legend!

"You... which family do you come from?" Zhao Wuji asked gravely, realizing that this boy's demonstrated strength had broken the fastest cultivation record in millennia!

What kind of monstrous soul master family produced such a prodigy? He suspected even Tang Hao, the Haotian Douluo, couldn't match him at a young age!

Hearing Zhao Wuji's inquiry, Zhou Chen put on an awkward yet polite smile, "A hidden family, not worth mentioning."

"If you don't want to say, that's fine."

Zhao Wuji waved it off, pretending not to care, but inside he was in turmoil.

Hidden families were even more formidable! He knew of several hidden families with Title Douluos.

For example, the mysterious Nine Heart Begonia Ye family.

Although the Ye family could only have at most two members with the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul each generation, one of them was invariably a healing Title Douluo!

Then there was the Star Crown sect Xu family from the Xingluo Empire. Their martial soul, Star Crown, was one of six super martial souls recognized by the Spirit Hall, engraved on the elder's token.

If they weren't so few in number and suppressed by the Xingluo royal Dai family, they might have emerged long ago!

And the Haotian Sect.

Due to conflicts with the Spirit Hall, this once top sect had been secluded for over a decade, with few knowing their whereabouts...

Zhou Chen's family likely wasn't among the hidden families he knew of, which made it even more terrifying!

If no one knew them, what did that imply?

Was it because their family didn't socialize?

Of course not. With his rich social experience and having suffered at the hands of the Spirit Hall and various powerful figures, Zhao Wuji immediately thought of a frightening possibility: everyone who knew Zhou Chen's family name was dead!

Luckily, Zhou Chen didn't reveal which family he came from earlier. Otherwise, he might soon face an attack from the hidden family's experts.

The more Zhao Wuji thought about it, the more terrified he became. He instinctively wiped the cold sweat off his forehead, then laughed loudly and turned to Li Yusong, asking, "Old man Li, how many people did you recruit this time?"

"Including this terrifying kid, a total of five," Li Yusong replied, glancing at Zhou Chen. "All five meet our academy's standards, with soul power above level 25, and two girls with significant backgrounds from the Nether Spirit Cat and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile families."

"Not bad, not bad. Seems like there are quite a few little monsters this year," Zhao Wuji nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Tang San and the others, saying, "Since your soul power is above level 25, you can skip the remaining tests. Just pass my final test, and you'll be admitted."

With that, Zhao Wuji waved his hand, signaling Zhou Chen, Tang San, and the others to follow him.

"Oh, I almost forgot," Zhao Wuji suddenly turned back, addressing the dozen or so youths and parents still waiting, "Due to today's incident, our enrollment will end early this year. Please return home."

After speaking, Zhao Wuji gestured for Zhou Chen and the others to follow him.

Hearing Zhao Wuji's words, the remaining parents exchanged glances but dared not protest.

Kidding aside, the Soul Emperor, who was over level 60, had been pushed aside by Vice Principal Zhao with one hand. His strength might have reached the Soul Saint level, and they didn't dare act rashly before such a powerful figure.

After hesitating for a moment, the parents finally left with their children, lamenting.

Soon, under the guidance of Zhao Wuji and Li Yusong, the group arrived at a clearing deep within the academy.

Here, two more teachers awaited them. They were the testers for the second and third rounds: Lu Qibin, the level 67 Star Chess Soul Emperor, and Shao Xin, the level 72 food-type Soul Saint.

Upon learning that enrollment had ended and the second and third rounds were canceled, they joined the group at the fourth testing location.

Once everyone was settled, Zhao Wuji turned around and suddenly smiled, "My test is on your combat abilities. Your opponent will be me!

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