Shrek

Before long, the next day arrived.

"Is this that so-called Shrek Academy?" Yue Guan asked in surprise, looking at the shabby-looking sign hanging above the wooden arch at the village entrance. Five simple characters were carved into it: Shrek Academy.

Yue Guan wasn't the only one reacting this way. Dugu Bo and Gui Mei, standing beside Lin Yu, also furrowed their brows.

Despite the academy's shabby appearance, over a hundred applicants were still lined up to register.

"An academy like this thinks it can require Soul Masters to be at least level twenty?" Yue Guan's tone had grown unfriendly.

After all, not every Soul Master could be like Lin Yu, reaching level fifty at just twelve years old.

Most Soul Masters could only reach level ten-something at that age.

Those who could reach this level of Soul Power were generally considered talented. Even at other academies, they would be regarded as gifted students.

"Don't rush. Let's see what happens. If this academy really has something to offer, then it might deserve these admission requirements," Lin Yu said, stopping Yue Guan.

What was happening now was only the beginning. Shrek Academy had plenty more outrageous antics in store.

Hearing Lin Yu's words, Yue Guan could only try to calm himself and watch quietly to see what happened next.

It wasn't until an ineligible student was refused a refund on the registration fee that things took a turn.

At last, a gleam appeared in Lin Yu's eyes. He had been waiting all this time for exactly this to happen.

"Is this academy even legitimate?" Dugu Bo glared at the old man at the village entrance, who had announced that the registration fee would not be refunded.

"An academy like this has no reason to exist," Gui Mei said, voicing his displeasure. The man rarely spoke at all, but he spoke up now.

Lin Yu knew it was time for them to make their entrance.

After the old man declared that Shrek Academy only accepted monsters, Lin Yu and the others walked up to him.

The old man was demonstrating his six Soul Rings—a white, a yellow, three purple, and a black. Under the pressure of his Soul Emperor aura, almost everyone present was struggling to stay on their feet.

But Lin Yu and his companions showed no sign of being affected. They simply walked toward the old man at an unhurried pace.

Seeing the four of them approach, the old man's expression grew serious.

The fact that they weren't affected by his aura could only mean that their strength was considerable, perhaps even greater than his own. But Lin Yu was far too young. The old man simply couldn't believe that he was stronger.

"Who are you, and what do you want here?" Though the old man knew they were no ordinary visitors, this was Shrek Academy, and he watched Lin Yu with a guarded expression.

As he spoke, he also discreetly signaled Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai noticed the old man's signal. Instead of continuing to watch Lin Yu alongside him, he ran toward Shrek Academy.

Since they weren't affected by the old man's Soul Emperor aura, the newcomers were clearly stronger than he was.

"Isn't this a Soul Master Academy? I'm here to enroll," Lin Yu said with a smile.

"Ten Gold Soul Coins, right?" As he spoke, Lin Yu took out ten Gold Soul Coins and placed them in the box before the old man.

"How are you going to test me?" Lin Yu asked, raising an eyebrow at him.

Seeing what Lin Yu had done, the old man's expression didn't ease. If anything, it grew even darker.

The three people beside Lin Yu were clearly stronger than he was. With three Soul Emperor or stronger bodyguards, Lin Yu obviously came from an impressive background. He certainly wouldn't join an academy that looked this shabby.

It was obvious that Lin Yu hadn't come to join Shrek. He was here to cause trouble.

"Then, young master, please show us your Martial Soul and Soul Power," the old man said. He knew Lin Yu had come looking for trouble, but since Lin Yu hadn't attacked outright, he decided to go along with him and stall for time.

At the old man's words, Lin Yu didn't hesitate. He immediately showed his strength.

The Undying Emperor Spider appeared behind Lin Yu, and four Soul Rings—two yellow, one purple, and one black—materialized behind him.

"With strength like this, can I join Shrek Academy?" Lin Yu asked, looking at the old man with an amused smile.

When the old man saw Lin Yu's Martial Soul and Soul Rings, his face turned livid.

"This young master is already at the level required for graduation. There's no need for him to join Shrek," the old man said, refusing Lin Yu.

"Oh? Is that so? In that case, can I have my registration fee back?" Lin Yu asked, feigning exaggerated surprise.

"Of cour—" The old man had barely gotten the first word out when an arrogant voice rang out from inside the village.

"Who dares come to my Shrek Academy and cause trouble?" As the voice fell, a figure appeared in front of everyone.

A burly, middle-aged man, shorter than twelve-year-old Lin Yu, glared viciously at Lin Yu, Yue Guan, and the others.

"Zhao Wuji, good. You're here," the old man said, relaxing when he saw him.

While the two were speaking, two more people came to stand behind Zhao Wuji.

"One Soul Saint and three Soul Emperors. I didn't expect such a shabby academy to have a staff like this," Yue Guan said, looking at the newcomers in surprise.

"But you're Zhao Wuji, aren't you?" Yue Guan's gaze swept over the group before settling on Zhao Wuji.

"That's right. I'm Zhao Wuji, the Immovable Bright King. Now that you know my name, why haven't you left?" Zhao Wuji watched Yue Guan and the others with a guarded expression.

Though Yue Guan, Dugu Bo, and the others weren't releasing their auras, their mere presence put Zhao Wuji under immense pressure.

"Leave? You're a wanted criminal from Spirit Hall, and you're hiding out here as a teacher? It seems Shrek really has no reason to exist.

"This academy shouldn't exist at all. It extorts people and deceives students!" After Yue Guan finished speaking, the aura of a Titled Douluo pressed down on everyone at Shrek.

Even Dai Mubai, standing off to the side, wasn't spared.

"A T-Titled Douluo!" Feeling Yue Guan's aura, Zhao Wuji lost all the bravado he'd had when he arrived. His face turned deathly pale, and the others looked no better.

"Why would an elder of Spirit Hall show up here?" Zhao Wuji stared at Yue Guan in despair.

"Wait!" Just then, a voice suddenly called out from the side, trying to stop them.

"Hm? Someone still isn't afraid of dying?" At the interruption, everyone turned to look, wanting to see who had the nerve to speak up.

Following the voice, they saw an ordinary-looking figure enter everyone's view.