With Qian Renxue in one arm and Gu Yuena in the other, Ao Zhan chuckled softly, "Wouldn't that be too easy on them?"
"Let them off easy?" Everyone was slightly taken aback.
"Killing someone is just a matter of a head falling to the ground; death isn't really that scary. It's just a moment of pain, and then you lose consciousness. If Shrek dares to do something like that, wouldn't it be a relief for them to die so easily?"
After thinking about it, everyone realized that it was indeed the case.
"That's why I made that bet with them, not to spare them, but to make them suffer even more."
Ao Zhan's eyes flashed with an inexplicable light. "You all know about Shrek Academy, can't you see what Flender are in opening this Shrek Academy and setting those admission rules?"
"Plans?" Everyone was completely confused.
What kind of plan could they possibly have? It's nothing more than looking down on ordinary Soul Master with poor talent, isn't it?
" Shrek Academy is a diploma mill, without any official endorsement. These kinds of academies are only in it for the money; they don't really need students to be geniuses, since geniuses are too few. So they relax their admission standards and lower the graduation Shrek Academy, which attracts countless applicants, allowing the academy to make more money. Ultimately, Shrek does have a few Soul Sage, which is enough for a small place like Suotuo City."
"But Flender requires that only geniuses be recruited, and he won't accept those children with mediocre talent who won't go far on the path of Soul Master. Even if he doesn't refund their registration fees, he doesn't actually gain much. So what do you think he's trying to do?" Ao Zhan asked.
"I don't know!"
"Is there some other motive involved?"
"Isn't this just that guy who's too arrogant and only wants to recruit geniuses?"
Everyone was completely confused.
Upon hearing this, Ao Zhan explained, "Because Flender's ambition is enormous. If things were as I just said, Shrek could indeed become famous and make money, but its reputation would never resound throughout the continent, and the money it earned wouldn't satisfy his appetite. After all, if things really went that way, Shrek's graduates wouldn't go very far and wouldn't be able to bring more benefits to the academy or elevate it to a higher level."
"That's why Shrek only wants to recruit geniuses, and the best of the best among ordinary geniuses. In this way, with the abilities of these genius students, finding a good job after graduation won't be a problem. As long as they still have Shrek in their hearts, they can bring greater benefits to the academy, which is far beyond what graduates who don't go far on the path of Soul Master can compare to."
"Furthermore, if Shrek Academy is incredibly lucky and manages to recruit seven students in a single year, they will be eligible to form a team and participate in the Soul Master Tournament. As long as the Shrek team makes a name for itself in the competition, Shrek Academy's reputation will resound throughout the entire Douluo Continent, and Flender's plan will be a success."
To put it bluntly, Shrek is not content to stay in the small Suotuo City; it wants to become famous throughout the entire continent and become the number one Soul Master Academy on the continent.
However, this was too difficult under normal circumstances, so Flender took an unconventional approach, only accepting geniuses and not those with mediocre talent.
All he needs to do is gather seven geniuses, and he can immediately launch his plan to have the students participate in the Soul Master Tournament. With a team composed entirely of geniuses, they will surely achieve excellent results in the competition. These geniuses will also become Shrek Academy's signature, attracting countless people to enroll.
They might even become the number one Soul Master Academy on the continent!
Just like in the era of "Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect " and " Legend of the Dragon King ".
Isn't this simpler than recruiting students on a large scale?
Why go through the trouble of recruiting so many students who bring no real benefit to the academy when all it takes is seven geniuses to compete in one tournament?
After hearing this, everyone suddenly realized what was going on. A glint of light flashed in Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes. "Wait, Brother Zhan, it seems that Shrek has already gathered seven people, right?"
When everyone thought about it, it really was true--
Dai Mubai, who was knocked unconscious by Tian Yao, Ma Hongjun, who was kicked by Feng Yao, Oscar, who was punched down by Ye Lingyun, Xiao Wu, who was severely burned by Qi Kuang, and Tang San and the two girls beside him, now Shrek has gathered seven people!
Doesn't that mean Flender's plan can begin?
"That's right, Shrek now has seven members, and many of these seven have extraordinary backgrounds: the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the third prince of the Star Luo Imperial Family, the second young lady of the Star Luo Zhu Family, and Tang San and Xiao Wu, who are not only Tang Hao's sons but also pawns of the Asura God."
"Even Ma Hongjun and Oscar, who were captured by Feng Yao and Ye Lingyun, are both ordinary geniuses. One has a benign mutation in his Martial Soul, and the other is a food-type Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power. With such a group of people around, it would be a miracle if Flender could resist carrying out his plan."
"A food-type Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power!?" Su Yurou was somewhat surprised.
A food-type Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power?
Doesn't that mean that barring any unforeseen circumstances, becoming Titled Douluo is a certainty for him?
Even the Spirit Hall doesn't have a food-type Soul Master at the Titled Douluo level!
Of course, this was the former Spirit Hall. The current Spirit Hall has seen many food-type Soul Master break through their limits due to the spread of Alien Energy, and three of them have even become Titled Douluo.
But this is because of the power from outside this world, which is Alien Energy. It's really not simple that Shrek Academy was able to gather such a group of people.
"Yes, that's why Shrek will be the main force for the Asura God to deal with the Spirit Hall. You can get familiar with them first, and at the same time keep defeating those seven people. Let Flender see the hope he has been waiting for, the hope that will make Shrek Academy famous throughout the continent, destroyed by you. Isn't that much more interesting than killing them?" Ao Zhan chuckled.
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately expressed that they had learned something.
Indeed, death is just a moment of pain, after which you feel nothing. Only by keeping them alive can these guys understand what the consequences are for daring to do those things under the banner of the Spirit Hall!
"Furthermore, you've been in the Spirit Hall for quite a while now. You can look out and see the gap between you and the geniuses on the continent today. Shrek is quite good; many of its members come from powerful forces that are enemies of the Spirit Hall. There's no harm in fighting them."
"We understand!"
After everyone shouted in unison, Qian Renxue's voice rang out. "We've arrived at the Great Soul Arena."
Looking at the building in front of him, Ao Zhan's lips curled up slightly.