Yan and Xie Yue's Confidence

"Dai Mubai, a prince of the Star Luo Empire!"

"Evil Eye White Tiger, a top-tier Beast Martial Soul! His physical attributes doubled? That reward is incredibly practical! It's practically the ability Assault Type Soul Masters have dreamed of!"

"Another Shrek Academy student made the list, and he's even a Star Luo Prince."

"Just what kind of academy is this? First the Evil Fire Phoenix, then the Evil Eye White Tiger. Do they only recruit geniuses?"

"..."

The continent was shaken once again.

A prince of the Star Luo Empire—this identity alone carried immense weight.

Star Luo Empire, deep within the Imperial Palace.

A young man who resembled Dai Mubai somewhat, yet possessed greater majesty and a heavier aura, stood with his hands behind his back.

As he looked at Dai Mubai's name and information on the Sky Screen, his gaze was as sharp as an eagle's.

He was Dai Mubai's brother, the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Weisi.

"Mubai... it seems you haven't been wasting your time in the Heaven Dou Empire."

Dai Weisi murmured to himself. His tone revealed neither joy nor anger, but the faint Soul Power Fluctuation radiating from him exposed the unrest in his heart.

"You're about to break through to Soul Ancestor, and you've received recognition and rewards from the Genius Ranking... my dear brother, you finally have the qualifications to become my opponent again."

The scent of competition silently grew more intense.

Beside him stood a voluptuous woman with a seductive face.

Zhu Zhuyun chuckled. "Weisi, it seems we need to reevaluate your brother. Shrek Academy... doesn't seem simple."

Dai Weisi snorted. "No matter what, he can't escape my grasp. The rules for inheriting the Star Luo Imperial Throne don't rely on recognition from some ranking list, but absolute strength!"

Heaven Dou Empire.

Xue Ye looked at the ranking list, his brows slightly furrowed.

A prince of the Star Luo Empire had made the list through an academy in the Heaven Dou Empire, and his talent had been recognized. This left him with complicated feelings.

On one hand, it demonstrated the ability of academies within the Heaven Dou Empire to nurture talent. On the other, it also signified a potential threat.

"Your Majesty, Prince Dai Mubai's presence at Shrek Academy may become a bond that maintains relations between our two nations."

An elderly minister beside him offered his counsel in a low voice.

Xue Ye neither agreed nor disagreed. He merely said flatly, "Keep watching. Let us see how many places the talents of my Heaven Dou Empire can occupy."

Shrek Academy's temporary residence erupted in cheers once more.

"Boss Dai, that's awesome!"

Ma Hongjun was the first to leap up, even more excited than if he had made the list himself.

"Your physical attributes doubled! Doesn't that make your Evil Eye White Tiger even fiercer? From now on, you hold the front line when we fight while I breathe fire from behind. We'll be invincible!"

Oscar also grinned. "Exactly, exactly! Boss Dai, if you take the hits up front, we'll be much safer in the back. Give me a few Mushroom Sausages later, and I'll fly you around!"

Dai Mubai felt the surging power within his body and his significantly strengthened physique. A sharp glint flashed in his wickedly charming eyes.

He clenched his fist hard, his knuckles crackling, and said confidently.

"Looks like I need to work even harder. I can't let this recognition from the ranking list go to waste."

Flender looked at the students who had made the list one after another, his face blooming with smiles as he adjusted his glasses.

He calculated, "Looks like our Shrek will shine brilliantly on this Genius Ranking. Once our reputation spreads, future admissions... heh heh."

He was already imagining the academy's gates overflowing with visitors.

Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly, his eyes filled with gratification and deeper anticipation.

"Mubai and Hongjun have both made the list. With Little San's talent, his rank will certainly be even higher."

"I just wonder what positions Big Dipper Academy and Spirit Hall's Golden Generation will occupy..."

He had already begun to consider it.

What the final landscape of this Genius Ranking would look like.

This held important reference value for his research into Martial Soul Theory and for formulating future plans.

Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong sat high upon her throne, with the three most outstanding members of Spirit Hall's younger generation standing at either side.

Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena.

They too were watching the release of the Genius Ranking.

When Dai Mubai, Feng Xiaotian, and the others made the list, Xie Yue's expression remained calm, as though he were looking at irrelevant names.

A disdainful curve formed at the corner of Yan's lips. Clearly, he did not take these "ordinary people" seriously.

Bibi Dong's gaze swept across Spirit Hall's three most outstanding geniuses. She spoke calmly, her voice carrying invisible pressure.

"Nana, Xie Yue, Yan, what ranks do you believe you can claim on this Genius Ranking?"

Without Hesitation, Yan answered in a loud voice full of confidence. Faint, scorching flame fluctuations emanated from his body.

"Your Excellency the Pope, with our talent and strength, securing the Top Three will be no problem at all!"

"Whether it is a Star Luo Prince or some mutated Martial Soul, none of them are worth mentioning before Spirit Hall's Golden Generation!"

He had absolute confidence in his Flame Lord Martial Soul.

Although Xie Yue said nothing, his slightly raised chin and sharp gaze showed that he agreed with Yan.

His Moon Blades thirsted for blood and feared no opponent of the same generation.

However, Hu Liena gently shook her head.

Her alluring face bore a trace of composure and wisdom that did not match her age.

Her red lips parted, and her voice carried a unique magnetism. "Yan, do not be careless. Have you forgotten Big Dipper Academy?"

She raised her head toward the Sky Screen, solemnity flashing through her beautiful eyes. "That Ao Yin, who possesses the Elemental Dragon Martial Soul, seems to be about our age."

"And Ye Lingling, the Nine-Heart Begonia Soul Master whom Li Bai personally went to retrieve for Big Dipper Academy... their rankings are likely not low."

"They may even... pose a threat to us."

Her thoughts were meticulous, and she considered matters more thoroughly.

Especially Li Bai's earth-shattering sword strike, which had filled her with wariness toward Big Dipper Academy.

At the mention of "Big Dipper Academy," the arrogance on Yan's face diminished somewhat.

Xie Yue also frowned slightly.

Clearly, the terrifying strength Li Bai had displayed at Spirit Hall not long ago had left an extremely deep impression on them.

Along with their wariness of the mysterious Big Dipper Academy.

How could an academy that housed an expert of that level possibly produce mediocre students?

Bibi Dong took in all three of their reactions. She was even more satisfied with Hu Liena's calmness and foresight.

She spoke in a deep voice, which echoed through the plaza. "Nana is right."

"Big Dipper Academy is an opponent we must take seriously. This Genius Ranking is not merely an opportunity for you to make your names known; it is also a measuring stick for the strength of the younger generation across the continent."

"Watch carefully. See just how many outstanding talents this world possesses."

Her gaze turned once more toward the Sky Screen.

The ranking list continued to be announced, and ever fiercer competition was about to unfold.

Could Spirit Hall's Golden Generation claim the Top Three as they wished?

How high could Big Dipper Academy's dark horse rise?

Did Shrek Academy still have hidden monsters?

All of this tugged at Bibi Dong's heart.

The entire continent's gaze was fixed upon the Sky Screen where Golden Light flowed.

They waited for the next name to be revealed.

The anticipation and tension in the air had nearly solidified into substance.