Chapter 35: The Six Strongest, Two Presidents, Four Elders

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After descending the stairs, Wang Li looked up at the sky. As he watched the sun rise higher, he smiled and remarked,

"Such a great day for a battle!"

With that, Wang Li headed toward the training field.

Behind him, Wang Sheng followed, a mix of worry and anticipation in his eyes. Wang Li was about to challenge the current elders to become one himself, and Wang Sheng couldn't help but feel concerned, though he was also hopeful.

In truth, Wang Li wasn't without a chance, but the opportunities were limited. The methods for challenging the elders were not a secret within the academy and could be easily inquired about.

There were essentially two main rules:

1. Choose one of the current elders and withstand an incense stick's burning time under their tutelage to prove one's strength. Afterward, approval from either the president or one of the two vice-presidents would be required for the challenger to become a new elder.

2. Choose one of the current elders and directly defeat them, proving one's power without the need for anyone's approval to become the new elder.

The key condition for all this was reaching the 15th level of soul power. The president and the two vice-presidents held fixed positions, while the number of elders was not fixed. Reaching level 15 did not automatically make one an elder, but it was a requirement for those who did become elders. They had to be the academy's elite.

Wang Sheng's concern was that, as a newly promoted 15th-level soul master, Wang Li would be up against older students with more advanced soul power and combat techniques. Would he be able to last an entire incense stick's worth of time?

However, if Wang Li could manage to endure and then gain the approval and approval from the necessary authorities, he would immediately become an elder in the student council. Wang Sheng, as his roommate and fellow student from the same basic soul master academy, would share in the pride.

Before long, they reached the main field.

Wang Li walked directly to the student council registration desk. Over the past two months, the new students who passed the entrance assessments had already joined their preferred clubs, just like Wang Sheng had joined the Beastly Brigade.

The banners, stalls, and signage that had been set up at the start of the term would soon be taken down, leaving the area feeling quiet and abandoned, unlike the bustling excitement from earlier.

As Wang Li arrived at the student council desk, several members took notice of him. One girl, dressed in a school uniform with a slender figure and delicate features, wearing short hair just above her ears, smiled warmly as she approached. She said to him kindly,

"Freshman, have you joined a club yet? Would you like to join the student council?"

Wang Li scanned the girl's face and smiled in return as he answered,

"Not yet. I came here to join the student council."

The girl's smile widened, her eyes sparkling with interest. "Freshman, you really have good judgment! Come, let me take down your details. Tell me your name, martial soul, and soul power so we can assign you to the appropriate group. By the way, I'm Shen Li, a senior in the third year!"

Wang Li spoke calmly,

"My name is Wang Li. My martial soul is a mutated Blue Silver Grass, and my soul power has just reached level 15. Senior Shen Li, there's no need to assign me to a group, as I'm here to challenge for the position of elder."

The words struck Shen Li speechless, and the other members gasped in astonishment.

"What?!"

"Mutated Blue Silver Grass and level 15 soul power?!"

"..."

The combination of these facts was almost unbelievable.

Shen Li's eyes widened in shock, her gaze filled with disbelief. She covered her mouth, struggling to speak.

"Freshman, are you serious?! Mutated Blue Silver Grass, level 15 soul power, Wang Li, are you really a new student?"

Wang Li knew his situation was somewhat extraordinary, but it wasn't completely out of the ordinary. Shrek Academy required that incoming students have at least level 21 soul power, a rule that allowed them to attract many talented students. This meant that there were plenty of geniuses. Wang Li had entered the academy with level 15 soul power, which he believed still fell within the normal range.

He sighed helplessly and replied,

"I'm indeed a new student. My martial soul is legitimate, and my soul power is real. I'm ready for testing, and I'm qualified to challenge for the position of elder."

Shen Li took out a crystal ball. She was still somewhat skeptical, but her excitement outweighed her doubts. After all, no one would joke about their martial soul and soul power under normal circumstances. If what he said was true, this would be a genius who dared to challenge for the position of elder right after entering the academy. Regardless of whether he succeeded or not, he would be famous.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Wang Li placed his hand on the crystal ball. In an instant, a burst of light filled the area. Wang Li's soul power indeed measured at level 15, and its quality was impressively high.

Shen Li was stunned, and all her doubts vanished. What remained was an overwhelming sense of excitement. This truly was a genius—a genuine, bonafide genius.

Wang Li smiled and said,

"Now, do you believe me?"

Shen Li nodded. Although she was a third-year student, she had only just reached level 14. Now, standing before Wang Li, she couldn't help but speak with a more respectful tone.

"We'll notify the four elders and the two vice-presidents. To become an elder, you'll need to do so under their witness."

Wang Li smiled and nodded.

"Thank you for your help."

Shen Li, along with the other student council members, immediately dispersed to inform others.

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Around half an hour later, the entire academy knew about the incident. As the start of the semester drew near, most students had already returned to campus.

The student council's elders were considered among the academy's elite, akin to the leaders of various clubs. Few dared challenge them. Now, someone was stepping forward to challenge them—and this challenger was a freshman who had just entered the academy. This was undeniably big news.

Not only did many students rush to the scene, but even several teachers became curious. They came one after another to the training field. As the ground filled with spectators, many rushed to the platform, and any tree in the vicinity was quickly climbed, all to catch a glimpse of the freshman with level 15 soul power who was daring enough to challenge for the position of elder.

Before long, someone shouted,

"Vice President Bai is here, Vice President Meng is coming too, and the four elders have arrived! Everyone, make way, make way!"

Despite the crowded surroundings, a path was cleared amidst the noise and chatter.

Six figures slowly approached—five men and one woman—appearing to be around 15 or 16 years old. They were all of adult stature.

The two figures in the front were slender and smiling. One's smile carried a hint of cruelty. This was Bai Chen, one of the student council vice-presidents. The other was Meng Du, another vice-president, who was tall and imposing, with a calm demeanor and no smile.

Behind them were the four remaining elders of the academy: Qing Yi, Nier, Cang Nan, and Lius.

(End of Chapter)