Double Perfect Scores, Hundred Thousand Year Thorn Dragon Emperor Left Leg Bone, Snake Spirit Na'er

"Pierce the mist and glimpse the truth. The examination is over. Full marks are awarded for the ninth stage."

The moment Na'er revealed the truth, a cold mechanical voice rang out above the primeval forest. The ninth stage ended automatically, the metal drawers slid open, and the two of them sat up at the same time.

"So it really was fake." Na'er puffed up her cheeks. "This examination must have wanted to see us Fighting Fiercely over a soul bone."

Zhao Xuanzhen smiled without speaking. Just as Na'er had said, the ninth stage of Shrek Academy's Entrance Examination was called the Veto Stage. If examinees attacked their teammates to claim a soul bone for themselves, no matter how many points they had earned before, they would immediately lose their qualification to enroll.

During the examination, he could have copied Tang Wulin's answer, pretended to politely refuse back and forth with Na'er, or simply let Little Three-eyed Golden Lion go. But Zhao Xuanzhen did not like putting on an act, which was why he had summoned Auspicious Water Pig to reveal the truth.

The two left the metal room and returned to the examination classroom. On the way, Na'er suddenly hopped in front of Zhao Xuanzhen and walked backward, her silver-white eyes fixed unblinkingly on his handsome face so close at hand as she called with a bright smile, "Zhao Xuanzhen."

"Mm?"

"Let me ask you something."

"Permission granted."

"If Tuntun's answer had been that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion Skull really existed, would we have fallen out fighting over the soul bone?"

"Mm... good question. How about I give you three jin of chicken wishbones, and you let me have the soul bone?"

"Idiot Zhao Xuanzhen, I'm not talking to you anymore!"

Na'er's vision went dark, and she nearly fainted from anger. She then turned around and entered berserk mode, secretly swearing that unless he placated her with ten jin of chicken wishbones, she would ignore Zhao Xuanzhen for three days... no, two days!

The two returned to the examination classroom one after the other. Seeing the silver-haired girl still simmering with anger and the black-haired boy looking perfectly normal, Holy Spirit Douluo Yali was somewhat baffled. They had successfully passed the ninth stage, so why did they look as though they had just argued?

Unable to figure it out, Ya Li simply stopped thinking about it. Smiling slightly, she said, "The tenth examination is the Triple Interrogation. Three academy elders will assess your results, give you a comprehensive score, and add it to your total."

The final stage was supposed to be jointly scored by Holy Spirit Douluo Yali, Elder Li, the guardian of the first stage, and Silver Moon Douluo Cai Yue'er. However, since Cai Yue'er had already been sent back to Sea God Pavilion by Ya Li, only two senior elders took part in the evaluation.

Ya Li said warmly, "Zhao Xuanzhen, Gold-Tier Body Soul, outstanding talent, extraordinary combat strength, and mature temperament.

"Na'er, Silver Dragon Bloodline, Space Attribute Martial Soul Silver Dragon Spear, exceptional talent, quick-witted, and kind-hearted.

"The Triple Interrogation score combines Elder Li's opinion with mine. We both believe you deserve ten points. Added to the ninety points you earned in the first nine examinations—

"Congratulations. You have scored one hundred points in the Entrance Examination.

"Welcome to Shrek Academy. I hope you two students will continue to work tirelessly, keep in mind your original aspirations, uphold the righteous path, and not squander your talents."

Two perfect scores—unprecedented in Shrek Academy's history!

"Yes, Holy Spirit Senior," the two answered in unison.

"It's getting late. I'll take you to Sea God Island to rest."

As agreed, Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er would not stay in the dormitory building, but would head directly to Sea God Island to live.

The bright moon hung overhead, and stars filled the sky. It was already late at night after the ten examinations. A thin layer of mist drifted over the flagstone paths of Shrek's outer court. Zhao Xuanzhen heard a deliberate yet casual cough from Beside Him. When he turned toward it, he met Na'er's sparkling silver eyes.

"Are you still angry?"

Such a casual opening did not feel sincere at all to Na'er. With unyielding backbone, she said, "I am. Don't talk to me."

Zhao Xuanzhen thought for a moment, then silently took out a bag of snacks from his storage Soul Tool.

"You're insulting me!"

Na'er swore to uphold her dignity to the bitter end!

Zhao Xuanzhen took out another bag. "Here, eat."

"You really know people well. Zhao Xuanzhen is the best!"

How could one refuse food handed over with a shout?

Na'er was Beaming with Joy. She eagerly Took over the snacks, tore open the package, and began devouring them.

Let me explain this to the audience: Na'er might have seemed to compromise and surrender, which was rather embarrassing, but get this straight—Little Zhao was the one using snacks to curry favor with King Na'er!

Ya Li walked ahead of them. With a Super Douluo's keen senses, she heard every word exchanged by the two little ones behind her, and Revealed a trace of knowing smile at the corners of her lips.

Childhood Sweethearts, innocent children—they bickered and played as they grew up together, and even after arguments, they would quickly make up again. Ya Li loved children very much. When she was young, she had once dreamed of giving birth to twin boy and girl, but things had not gone as she wished, and she lost the ability to bear children.

Feeling the vigorous vitality of the two children, Ya Li suddenly envied Leng Yaozhu. Accompanying the next generation as they Grew Up was itself a process through which one's State of Mind gradually became complete. Perhaps she would never have that chance again.

The ripples of daytime clamor faded away, and under the illumination of Soul Guide lamps, Sea God Lake gained an added touch of tranquility and mystery at night.

Azure waves rippled as moonlight drifted through them like shattered silver. The lowered branches of Ancient Trees along the shore soaked in hazy Water Vapor, and when the wind passed, it carried a crisp scent of grass and wood that was refreshingly fragrant.

"Sea God Island is in the middle of Sea God Lake. Whether you can get there will depend on your own abilities."

Holy Spirit Douluo Yali rose into the air from nothingness and Disappeared like a breeze, leaving behind one final test.

Na'er's eyes rolled as she put on an animated expression of having a secret to tell him, then beckoned Zhao Xuanzhen closer.

"What is it?" Zhao Xuanzhen asked doubtfully.

"...The last one there is an idiot!"

The instant she spoke, Na'er gave a crafty smile. Her entire body transformed into meteor-like points of light, and when she Emerged again, she was Suspended In the air above the lake a hundred feet away. Cracks bloomed through space as silver light fell into the lake in shimmering streams.

"Childish."

A deep blue glow emerged in Zhao Xuanzhen's eyes. He leaped into the air and unleashed the Kan Character of Earth Disk Dao Arts. The lake water seemed to be lifted by an invisible hand, carrying Zhao Xuanzhen Rushed Towards Sea God Island!

Why was Na'er childish? Naturally, because there was someone just as childish willing to play along with her!

Noticing the person behind her rapidly closing in, Na'er used Space Jump with increasing frequency. Every flash brought a tremor of silver radiance. When they had traveled halfway across, Zhao Xuanzhen held two fingers together and sliced through the air. A whirlwind shot into the sky, sweeping the silver-haired girl, who had been hurrying along with her head down, over to his side.

"You cheated!" Na'er snapped.

"It's been a tiring day. I'm helping you save some energy."

"Hehe."

Traveling over water, Na'er did not need to expend Soul Power. She openly watched Zhao Xuanzhen as he controlled the water current. The Night Wind blew his ink-black hair behind him, and beneath the moonlight, the profile of his face carried an otherworldly air.

Searing eyes fell upon him. Zhao Xuanzhen looked back and saw that beneath the moonlight, the girl's skin was like creamy jade, while her Frost and Snow-like face was dyed cherry-red, breathtakingly beautiful.

They're rather good-looking...

They secretly told themselves.

Neither spoke again. They rode the water onto Sea God Island, where Ya Li brought them before Two Rooms, small wooden houses. She shifted her gaze to Zhao Xuanzhen and said solemnly, "Xuanzhen, because of certain old matters, Yue'er's relationship with Yaozhu Deteriorated decades ago. That is why she acted irrationally today. I apologize to you on her behalf."

From beginning to end, Ya Li had never put on the airs of a Super Douluo before a junior. She sincerely expressed her apology to Zhao Xuanzhen.

"I understand. Holy Spirit Senior, there's no need to do this."

Cai Yue'er had relinquished all her positions, and they would most likely have no further dealings in the future. So long as she behaved herself and did not cause trouble, Zhao Xuanzhen had no interest in deliberately targeting her.

"During these five years of exchange, I will do my best to ensure your safety. The academy has decided to establish a special class. The classroom and course arrangements will be sent to your Soul Guide Communication devices tomorrow morning."

"Understood, Holy Spirit Senior."

"One last thing..."

Ya Li smiled faintly and spread open her fair, jade-like palm. As moonlight flowed across it, space tore open into a crack, and a bone was teleported over, quietly Suspended In mid-air.

The bone was as white as Frost and Snow, shaped like a miniature Human leg bone. The entire leg bone was seamless, with three Spikes growing from its outer side. Countless silver points of light flickered and drifted, ripples spread through the air like water, and silk-like moonlight wound around the bone.

"The Hundred Thousand Year Thorn Dragon Emperor soul bone belongs to you."

A gentle current of Soul Power pushed the soul bone before the two of them. Ya Li's figure slowly faded. "How you divide it is up to you."

"Hundred Thousand Year Thorn Dragon Emperor Left Leg Bone..."

Zhao Xuanzhen drew this precious Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone toward himself, admiring its beauty and majesty after enduring the passage of a hundred thousand years.

The soul beast race had withered away, and in the Dragon King's Legend era, soul bones were becoming increasingly scarce. Other than venturing into the sea to hunt Hundred Thousand Year Sea Soul Beasts, it was nearly impossible for Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones to appear. This Thorn Dragon Emperor Left Leg Bone was likely a treasure left behind after the death of a Shrek Academy ancestor.

Like Spirit Attribute, Space Attribute had extremely broad compatibility, especially for talented Soul Masters with the potential to become Limit Douluos.

As everyone knew, Limit Douluos possessed two Soul Cores. Setting aside the once-in-a-million Soul Masters with Twin Martial Souls, ordinary Soul Masters condensed the origin of their Martial Soul to forge their First Soul Core, while the Second Soul Core required them to challenge a Space Soul Core.

Under normal circumstances, comprehending Space Attribute was an essential path to becoming a Limit Douluo. Absorbing a space soul bone helped one comprehend the Power of Space and, in turn, condense a Space Attribute Second Soul Core.

The Hundred Thousand Year Thorn Dragon Emperor Left Leg Bone could greatly ease Zhao Xuanzhen's or Na'er's future burden of condensing a Second Soul Core, but there was only one soul bone.

"Na'er, you absorb the Thorn Dragon Emperor soul bone." Zhao Xuanzhen did not hesitate. The soul bone drifted down beside Na'er.

Without a second thought, Na'er tossed it back. Raising her chin proudly, she said, "My Space Attribute is already so strong. Why would I need the Thorn Dragon Emperor to add icing to the cake? You should absorb it instead!"

To be fair, given her Dragon Clan bloodline, Space Attribute First Soul Spirit, and kinship with the Thorn Dragon Emperor, the soul bone was undoubtedly More Suitable for Na'er. Zhao Xuanzhen naturally knew that was merely the girl's clumsy excuse, and said softly, "Na'er, you asked before whether we would fall out over a soul bone.

"Actions are always truer than words. My answer is that you are more important than a soul bone.

"The Thorn Dragon Emperor soul bone is one of the best soul bone choices for you. You do not need to give it up because of me. We are only ten years old. We will have plenty of opportunities and time to search for high-quality soul bones in the future.

"My cultivation is still far from sufficient to absorb a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, but you are different. The Silver Dragon Spear possesses Silver Dragon Bloodline. Perhaps the Thorn Dragon Emperor's soul hidden within the soul bone would be willing to fuse with you."

Without giving her a chance to refuse, Zhao Xuanzhen stuffed the soul bone into Na'er's hands and turned to enter one of the Wooden Houses.

"Good night."

"Good night!"

Her beautiful eyes curved into lovely crescents. Na'er held the Hundred Thousand Year Thorn Dragon Emperor soul bone In Arms, her lips curling into a Nike swoosh.

What she cared about was not the soul bone, of course, but Zhao Xuanzhen's feelings. Genuine actions would always surpass false words.

She pounced onto the bed in the Wooden House, twisting into a shy snake spirit, her face crimson as she said, "Zhao Xuanzhen, now I am willing to receive from you, and in the future, I will also be willing to give for you...

"I will definitely give you an even better gift..."

(End of Chapter)