Three Years Later... He Would See Me as a Mayfly Sees the Azure Heavens

"Could this kid be thinking of joining Shrek Academy?"

Flender was somewhat suspicious, unable to understand why the other party wanted to join Shrek Academy.

With his background, he could enter even Heaven Dou Royal Academy whenever he pleased. There should be no need for him to join Shrek Academy, right?

Still, with a try-it-and-see attitude, Flender coughed and said proudly, "Little friend, if you intend to join Shrek Academy, then to be honest, I am the headmaster of Shrek Academy."

"You, a profiteer, are the headmaster of Shrek Academy?"

Before Chen Lang could speak, Dai Mubai said with a shocked expression, "They say Shrek Academy only accepts geniuses. Who would have thought its headmaster was a profiteer? Could the rumors all be false?"

"Ahem, little friend, I said that was all a misunderstanding. I, Flender, may not be suave and handsome, but I am at least dignified and presentable. How could I be a profiteer?"

Flender said with a cheerful smile, "I just found you interesting and was teasing you."

What a joke. If Sword Douluo's grandson joined Shrek Academy, then with the Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul, he could absolutely make Shrek Academy famous.

I absolutely have to clear my name!

I can't let myself be branded a profiteer.

"Only teaching geniuses? If they are already geniuses, why would they join Shrek Academy? I'm merely curious and came to see what gives Shrek Academy the confidence to say such things." Chen Lang began laying the groundwork.

"Ahem, there are as many geniuses in this world as carp crossing a river. But if they do not receive proper guidance and cannot bring out their talents, or if they are led astray by some frauds seeking fame, then even geniuses will fade into mediocrity."

Flender had long prepared his speech. "Our Shrek Academy has many Soul Sage and Soul Emperor instructors, as well as Master Yu Xiaogang, who proposed the theory of the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul. We also take in few students, allowing us to provide tailored one-on-one training."

"Ridiculous!"

Watch closely. Chen Lang was about to begin his PUA—pah, his fancy maneuver.

"What is ridiculous about it?"

Hearing Chen Lang call the Shrek Academy he had founded ridiculous, Flender's expression could not help turning cold, no matter how wary he was of Sword Douluo.

He had his own dignity. Otherwise, with his strength, he could receive excellent treatment by joining any faction.

A trace of surprise also flashed through Sword Douluo's eyes. To be honest, he had heard of Shrek Academy before and deeply admired the spirit of Flender and the others, who refused to bow for mere livelihood.

However, he knew that his grandson was about to bare his fangs—or reveal his true purpose.

That made him rather curious. What exactly was his grandson planning to do?

At the same time, he remained on guard against Flender suddenly attacking, staring intently at him.

"Then I'll let you know just how ridiculous your ideals and your self-assumed strength are."

Chen Lang straightened his chest and looked at Flender with an unrestrained expression, carrying the air of a youth who would be wasting his youth if he were not wild. "I've also heard about your enrollment requirements, Flender."

"Students must be no older than twelve, and their Soul Power Level must be above level 21."

"If they have such talent, why would they not apply to the better-equipped Heaven Dou Royal Academy? Or Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Academy?"

"Or join one of the Upper Three Sects?"

"I imagine the Upper Three Sects would be more than willing to take in such talented Soul Masters, wouldn't they?"

"This..."

Listening to Chen Lang's words, Flender was left speechless. For the moment, he could not find any argument to refute him.

"Furthermore, that so-called Master behind the theory of the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul is nothing but a clown in my eyes."

As Chen Lang spoke, he directly revealed his four Purple Soul Rings. "Yu Xiaogang is a useless Soul Master with a useless Martial Soul. What could he possibly know about the limits of human potential?"

"Who says the maximum Soul Ring age a Soul Master can absorb is only 423 years? Has he ever reached the realm of a Soul Ancestor or a Soul Emperor?"

"This..."

Flender had just been about to argue back, but the moment he saw Chen Lang's Soul Ring configuration, his eyes abruptly widened. The coldness and anger in his gaze were all replaced by shock.

How old was this kid?

It would have been one thing if he were a Soul Ancestor, but he was actually a Soul Ancestor with four thousand-year Soul Rings!

Could it be that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had developed a new cultivation system?

If this spread, it would definitely shake the Soul Master world. Yu Xiaogang's theory would surely be scorned by countless Soul Masters.

At that moment, Flender's heart was like a raging sea, unable to calm for a long time. Even his soul trembled.

"Very good."

Seeing that Flender seemed close to being convinced, Chen Lang smiled inwardly and said, "I know my words have already touched your soul. I won't say any more."

"I came to Suotuo City this time not to join your Shrek Academy. I came to acquire Shrek Academy."

Chen Lang began with a stick before offering a carrot. "In truth, Sword Douluo, my grandfather, and I have always admired the teachers of Shrek Academy. You do not fear power and refuse to bow for mere livelihood."

"But one must ultimately face reality. Your strength is sufficient, yet you do not even have ten thousand Gold Soul Coins. The students who join you cannot even eat their fill. How can they have the energy to cultivate?"

"We are honored by Senior Sword Douluo's appreciation, but since you know what kind of people we are, then you should know I cannot agree. It goes against my original intentions."

Flender still kept his rationality and politely declined Chen Lang's request.

"One million Gold Soul Coins!" Chen Lang stopped wasting words.

Because the other party's heart had already wavered.

Now, it was only a matter of price.

"Well... I'm really not that kind of person!"

"Two million Gold Soul Coins!"

"This... I'll consider it!"

"Three million Gold Soul Coins!"

"Headmaster Chen, hello!"

Flender immediately compromised. "But I have a few conditions."

"You still want to discuss conditions? Then I'll build an academy directly across from Shrek Academy, with better facilities, stronger teachers, and even free tuition."

Chen Lang sneered inwardly. If I weren't worried about Tang San having nowhere to study, I wouldn't even spare a glance at trash Soul Sages like you.

"Conditions? What conditions? Who would dare discuss conditions before me, Headmaster Chen?" Flender immediately put on a smile.

Chen Lang smiled at the sight. "Actually, I preferred the way you looked just now, all proud and unyielding."

"Well, I've agreed, but the other teachers, especially Vice Headmaster Zhao Wuji, may not necessarily agree."

Flender still voiced the conflict in his heart.

"It's fine. I'll PUA—pah! Convince them one by one." Chen Lang said confidently.

Dai Mubai had already completely become his lackey, while Flender had also yielded beneath his money power and talent.

Once he dismantled the rest of Shrek Academy, Tang San would be nothing more than a Soul Grandmaster in the early stages, with only Blue Silver Grass and low-grade hidden weapons.

Three years later...

He would see me as a mayfly sees the azure heavens.