Oscar Takes the Field?

With the team suddenly reduced, it was soon Tang San and Xiao Wu's turn.

They signed up together, and when Li Yusong saw that Tang San's Martial Soul was actually Blue Silver Grass, he was stunned for a moment.

Just like in the original story, Li Yusong found it hard to believe that Blue Silver Grass could be cultivated so quickly.

Tang San also said that he was a genius for being able to cultivate so quickly even with Trash Spirit.

Li Yusong smiled upon hearing this and then let the two of them follow Ma Hongjun had already returned, inside.

However, this time there was no scene like in the original novel where Tang San used the Soul Testing Crystal Ball to test his Soul Power and show off. This was because Ma Hongjun explained to everyone that as long as their Soul Power reached level 25 or above, they could be completely exempted from the second and third tests and directly enter the final test of the fourth test.

So after learning that Tang San and Xiao Wu both had level 29 Soul Power, Ma Hongjun took them directly to the fourth test site.

However, Xiao Wu was a chatterbox. After learning that she and Tang San could directly enter the fourth level, she became quite proud. After all, she had been the Eldest Sister of the Nuoding Academy for six consecutive years—that's how talented she was! On the way, Xiao Wu couldn't help but ask, "Senior Student, why are your... oh no, I should say us, why are the admission requirements for the Shrek Academy so strict? If that's the case, then wouldn't we only be able to recruit a few students each year?"

Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Ma Hongjun smiled slightly and replied, "The requirements are a bit strict, but everyone who can enter our academy is a genius among geniuses."

As he spoke, Ma Hongjun seemed to have thought of something and continued, "Actually, there is one advantage to this: it eliminates the less talented Soul Master around you, leaving only geniuses. And as classmates, you can support each other in the future."

Hearing this, Tang San nodded in agreement, but he still had a question, "But if there are no students, how will the academy maintain its funding?"

Ma Hongjun explained, "Our academy no longer relies on tuition fees. In fact, we follow an elite route, and those who can enter the academy are all geniuses. They only need to pay the academy one hundred Gold Soul Coin each year, and the returns the academy brings us are far more than that. You'll find out when the time comes."

Hearing this, Tang San felt even more that Shrek Academy was no ordinary academy, because it didn't operate like a normal academy at all. Instead, it focused solely on cultivating geniuses, even at the cost of manpower and resources.

And most importantly, even though he and Ma Hongjun are so close, he can't sense the other's Soul Power Level? Or rather, the other's Soul Power Level is far above his own!

Although Ma Hongjun was very handsome and looked more mature than him, they were actually about the same age.

In Tang San's view, Ma Hongjun was at most fifteen years old, but he could not deduce the other party's Soul Power Level.

This is terrifying. You have to understand that although Tang San spends a lot of time every day forging Hidden Weapon and practicing Tang Sect Secret Arts, his Soul Power cultivation speed is still the best among his peers.

Even if Ma Hongjun was a genius with the same talent as him, surely that wouldn't prevent him from deduce the opponent's Soul Power Level? Therefore, there's only one possibility: the opponent's Soul Power Level is far above his! Tang San couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Is this Shrek Academy? Is this the deeper meaning behind my teacher sending me here? Competing against such a super genius is indeed something to look forward to!"

However, what Tang San didn't know was that Yu Xiaogang recommended Tang San and his friends to the Shrek Academy because of its strict requirements, but Yu Xiaogang was unaware of the huge changes that had taken place at the Shrek Academy!

Therefore, all of Tang San's current thoughts are nothing more than a wonderful coincidence.

Because of some changes from the original story, there were no Sausage shops selling grilled sausages along the way. Ma Hongjun led Tang San and Xiao Wu directly to the Spirit Dueling Platform in the center of the square.

At this moment, there was already a person in the rest area below the Spirit Dueling Platform, the beautiful girl who had entered earlier.

This beautiful girl was none other than Ning Rongrong, who had previously stayed at the Lingyu Restaurant in Suotuo City. Just like in the original story, she had not changed and had come to the Shrek Academy.

On a high platform on one side of the square, four young people were sitting around a table drinking juice, with a chessboard in front of them.

The four young people consisted of two men and two women. Among them, a handsome young man with silver-white hair looked the most dashing. His demeanor and behavior naturally inspired a sense of awe and harmony.

Opposite the silver-haired youth was a handsome young man with double pupils and long, flowing golden hair. At this moment, the golden-haired youth had already been utterly defeated on the chessboard and was about to be checkmated.

Suddenly, the blond youth saw Ma Hongjun walk in with two freshmen and immediately stood up and said, "Brother Ao, I'm done playing around, I have work to do."

As the blond youth spoke, he stood up and completely disrupted the chessboard.

Seeing this, the silver-haired youth curled his lip and remained silent, while the other two girls watched the two men with smiles on their faces.

These four people are Oscar, Dugu Yan, Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuqing.

Oscar, now fourteen, appears more mature, as does Dugu Yan, who is eighteen; both are beginning to show the demeanor of an older sister-in-law.

She and Zhu Zhuqing each looked at their own men and whispered something to each other.

Upon hearing Dai Mubai's words, Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan slowly stood up and looked in the same direction as Dai Mubai Ma Hongjun.

Tang San and Xiao Wu, who were behind Ma Hongjun, also noticed the four young people on the platform. Xiao Wu was a little stunned.

For no other reason than that the students at the Shrek Academy are just too good-looking!

Tang San's thoughts at this moment were exactly the same as Xiao Wu's. Originally, Tang San didn't care about your appearance. At this moment, for him, appearance was a gift from his parents, something that could not be changed, so he just accepted whatever he looked like.

But now, seeing the senior Senior Student at the Shrek Academy, Tang San suddenly felt that appearance might still be quite important.

Xiao Wu is alright. She's already quite pretty, but she's still young and has a budding quality.

But Tang San himself is really just ordinary. Although his short black hair is neatly trimmed, his appearance is not outstanding. If you put him in a crowd of ordinary people, he would definitely be the most inconspicuous one.

Ma Hongjun noticed Tang San and Xiao Wu's gazes and explained with a smile, "The silver-haired one is our academy's leader, named Oscar. The green-haired girl is our sister-in-law, named Dugu Yan. The blond, four-eyed tiger is Dai Mubai, and the magnanimous one is our little sister Zhu Zhuqing. Mu Bai and Zhu Qing are also a couple."

Ma Hongjun's introduction was very casual, and he even made a little joke to Zhu Zhuqing. Because their relationship is very close now, it is natural for them to make some jokes.

The current Zhu Zhuqing is more cheerful than in the original novel. After all, she hasn't suffered as much as in the original story, and her relationship with Dai Mubai is going smoothly, so naturally she's become more cheerful.

Upon hearing Ma Hongjun's simple and unpretentious introduction, Tang San and Xiao Wu immediately recognized these Senior Students, as they were indeed quite recognizable.

Especially that magnanimous younger sister, Zhu Zhuqing ...

Even when Xiao Wu heard Zhu Zhuqing's introduction, she secretly glanced at her own chest, but when she looked down, she saw her toes instead.

Seeing that new students had finally arrived, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but wave to Tang San and Xiao Wu: "Hello, my name is Ning Rongrong!"

Tang San and Xiao Wu smiled back and introduced themselves as well.

Meanwhile, Ma Hongjun had returned to the school gate and continued to assist Li Yusong.

Tang San and Xiao Wu glanced at Ma Hongjun's departing figure, then looked at the four Senior Student students on the platform. Just as they were about to say something, they heard Ning Rongrong whisper to Tang San and Xiao Wu, "Stop looking. I've been here for a while, and nobody has paid any attention to me."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu asked, "Didn't you call them?"

Ning Rongrong replied with a bitter face, "I did call him, but that Senior Student Oscar told me to wait."

Upon hearing this, Tang San looked at the platform again, somewhat puzzled, and thought, "Wait? Didn't Senior Student Ma Hongjun say that the fourth level was a practical assessment? How are we supposed to be tested while waiting?"

Ning Rongrong was just about to say that she was Support System! How can a Support System Spirit Master fight?

Just as Tang San was pondering, Dai Mubai leaped up and appeared in front of the three of them.

Dai Mubai's actions startled the three of them. Before they could speak, Dai Mubai said, "My name is Dai Mubai. I am your examiner for the fourth round. Hongjun should have already told you the content of the fourth round of the exam, right?"

Hearing Dai Mubai's words, Tang San and the other two nodded. "Senior Student Ma said that the fourth test is a practical test. As long as we pass this final test, we can enter Shrek Academy to study."

Dai Mubai nodded. "That's right. Real combat is the best way to test a Soul Master's true combat ability. What you need to do next is to pass my test. You have one incense stick's time to get to know each other and discuss tactics. After one incense stick's time, the test will begin. The test for you is to work together to last one incense stick's time against me."

"Of course, there are no restrictions during this period. You can use the methods you are best at and like the most."

Upon hearing this, Tang San raised an eyebrow. "Unrestricted?"

Just then, Oscar slowly spoke from the high platform, "Mu Bai, why don't I do it? I just broke through and haven't had a chance to stretch my muscles with you and Zhuqing yet."

Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai turned to look at Oscar with some disbelief. "Huh?"

Dai Mubai never expected that Oscar would suddenly want to go and bully the weak!

In the past, Shrek Academy had admitted students who reached the fourth level, but those were mostly tested by Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun. Now, Oscar was actually going to do it himself? However, Oscar was too lazy to explain, because there was no need.

However, Oscar wanted to take action himself in order to test Tang San's true strength at this stage.

After all, what you see in the original work is different from your own real feelings.

Having confirmed that Oscar seemed genuinely about to make a move, Dai Mubai still hesitated, saying, "Brother Ao, isn't this a bad idea? If you personally intervene, can they even last an incense stick's time?"

Oscar, mimicking Zhao Wuji from the original story, glared at Dai Mubai and said, "What's wrong with it? The dean and the others aren't here. I'm the highest-ranking person in the academy. If I say it's good, then it's good."

Oscar then said to Tang San and the other two, "Alright, I'm going to light the incense now. You don't have much time, so prepare yourselves. Mu Bai, you can also tell them about my strengths and characteristics so they can be prepared."

After saying this, Oscar took out an incense stick from his Soul Tool, flicked the tip of the incense with his finger, and lit it. In the blink of an eye, the incense stick was stuck into the ground without trembling at all.

After doing all that, Oscar stood there casually, observing Tang San. He found that Tang San was indeed quite ordinary now.

In fact, Oscar had already met Tang San more than half a year ago, because at that time Lingyu Restaurant and Lingyu Escort Agency were also established in Nuoding City, and Oscar secretly observed Tang San and Xiao Wu through his clone.

However, it's likely that Xiao Wu's Soul Beast identity is now lost, but it won't be affected in the short term. This is because Zhao Wuji recently broke through to level 80, Flender and Lu Qibin accompanied him to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain his Eighth Spirit Ring, while Gai Yue is at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well attempting to reach level 90 and condense his first Soul Core.

Therefore, Shrek Academy currently has no Soul Master above level 80, so others naturally cannot recognize Xiao Wu's identity.

In fact, even Oscar himself couldn't see through Xiao Wu's true form, because although his Spiritual Power far surpassed that of his peers, he was only at the Empress Consort, and he was still unable to see through illusions.

After all, while the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew can enhance Spiritual Power, it doesn't come with any Divine Skill like eye techniques. Furthermore, since Oscar doesn't have any cultivation methods, he naturally wouldn't be able to see it.

However, Oscar didn't need to figure it out, because he already knew Xiao Wu's identity.

Of course, Oscar wouldn't bring it up, since it wouldn't be true, because he doesn't have the ability to see through Xiao Wu.

Most importantly, his teacher is about to break through to level 90. If he reveals Xiao Wu's identity now, wouldn't that be letting this Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring escape? After all, Tang Hao is definitely secretly following her right now. If Xiao Wu's identity is exposed, Tang Hao will definitely take Xiao Wu away.

After all, in the original story, Tang Hao initially regarded Xiao Wu as Tang San's backup Soul Ring, but he let her go because Tang San and Xiao Wu fell in love.

While Oscar was pondering these questions, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong all reported their Soul Power Level to each other. There was no change among the three of them; Tang San and Xiao Wu were both at level 29, while Ning Rongrong was at level 26.

When Tang San learned that Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, he was just as shocked as in the original story, after all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was one of the Upper Three Sects.

Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, which immediately makes it clear that she is a direct descendant of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School. Even the geniuses of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School come to the Shrek Academy to study, which instantly elevates Shrek Academy in Tang San and Xiao Wu's hearts.

After the three exchanged their levels and Martial Soul, Dai Mubai sighed and said, "You three better pray for yourselves. With Brother Ao personally taking action, the difficulty of this assessment has increased significantly."

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong asked in confusion, "Could it be that Senior Student Oscar is also a Soul Emperor, just like the teacher who registered us? But how is that possible? Senior Student doesn't look that much older than us. How could there be such a genius in this world?"

Hearing this, Dai Mubai was somewhat amazed by Ning Rongrong's wild imagination. Although Brother Ao was indeed a genius, he shouldn't have reached the Soul Emperor level so quickly! However, the little girl's guess was quite accurate. Although Brother Ao's Soul Power cultivation hadn't reached the Soul Emperor level, his strength was enough to exchange a few blows with Soul Emperor.

Dai Mubai shook his head speechlessly. "It's not that exaggerated."

Xiao Wu laughed and said, "Then we're not afraid. The three of us are all close to level 30. Three against one, with a top-tier Support System Spirit Master like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to assist us, as long as the difference in strength isn't too great, surely we can hold out for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn?"

Dai Mubai glanced at her, his eyes looking at her as if she were an idiot. "If you think that Brother Ao's attacks are so easy to defend against, then you are very wrong. Yes, Brother Ao is not a Soul Emperor level Soul Master of level 60, but his Soul Power has reached a terrifying level 47."

"Brother Ao's overall strength is the strongest in the academy. Even if the three of us, Zhuqing, and Hongjun, joined forces, we would not be a match for Brother Ao!"

At this point, Dai Mubai thoughtfully added, "By the way, my Soul Power is level 39, and Zhuqing's is level 29. Furthermore, we also possess Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Under the influence of the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, their strength is no less than that of a high-level Soul Ancestor!"

"Although Hongjun is younger than me, his Soul Power Level has reached a terrifying level of forty-five!"

"In other words, neither of us high-level Soul Ancestor is a match for Brother Ao. Do you think it would be difficult for the three of you Soul Grandmaster, who don't even have Third Spirit Ring, to last for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn?"

"Even with the aid of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, I estimate that neither of you could withstand a single sword strike from Brother Ao. Of course, Brother Ao certainly won't go all out right away, after all, this is an assessment."

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