Will Di Tian put the flayed skin on top?

At Shrek Academy, Wang Dong'er and the other two followed behind Cai Yue'er, observing everything around them.

"My goodness..."

Er Ming looked like a country bumpkin who had never seen the world, craning his neck to look around with his mouth hanging wide open, unable to close it for a long time.

"I have never seen these things before."

Although Da Ming appeared slightly more composed on the surface, the shock in his eyes was equally impossible to hide.

He stood with his hands behind his back, attempting to maintain the demeanor of an elder brother, but his constantly darting eyes betrayed the turmoil in his heart.

"Indeed... incredible."

As for Wang Dong'er, ever since that nauseating sense of repulsion had vanished, she felt much more cheerful, observing everything around her with curious eyes.

"To join Shrek Academy, the rules are simple."

Cai Yue'er spoke without turning her head, her voice cold and detached.

"You must pass ten assessments."

"Each assessment is worth 10 points, for a total of 100 points."

"As long as you reach a total of 60 points, you pass and can stay to become an official student."

"Ten assessments?"

Er Ming's ears twitched, and he hurriedly leaned in, asking in a muffled, booming voice.

"Teacher, what exactly are these ten assessments?"

"Can you give us a heads-up? It would help the child prepare mentally, wouldn't it?"

Cai Yue'er stopped in her tracks, turned her head, and cast a cold glance at him.

"You will know when you get there."

Having said that, she continued walking forward, showing no intention of explaining further.

"Uh..."

Er Ming was rebuffed, scratching his head in embarrassment before sheepishly retreating.

"This teacher... has quite the temper."

He refused to give up and asked one more question.

"Then... what about the others?"

"I saw so many people outside, why are there only a few of us here?"

"You are late."

Cai Yue'er's voice remained indifferent, as if speaking an extra word would be a waste of her breath.

Er Ming shrank his neck; this couldn't be blamed on them, it was all that scoundrel Tang San's fault.

At this moment, Da Ming, who had been silent until now, spoke up.

He looked at Cai Yue'er's back, hesitated for a moment, and asked.

"This teacher, may I ask..."

"Are we truly allowed to observe the entire assessment process?"

"We saw outside just now that many parents remained on the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest and were not allowed in."

After all, this was an internal academy assessment, and some parts might involve classified information, so outsiders were generally not permitted to watch.

Cai Yue'er did not stop walking, saying flatly.

"Since you were able to fly up here by your own ability, it means you have the qualifications."

"Watch if you want, as long as you do not interfere with the assessment."

Cai Yue'er's tone remained plain.

This made Er Ming mutter to himself.

"Big Brother, this teacher... is a bit strange."

He lowered his voice to speak to Da Ming.

"We flew up here directly just now! At that speed, even a Titled Douluo would have to put in some effort, right?"

"Logically speaking, seeing experts like us bringing a child to school, shouldn't she show a bit of shock, or at least be a little more polite?"

"Stop talking, it won't be good if she hears you."

Da Ming spoke up to curb Er Ming's desire to share.

While they were talking, the group had arrived in front of a massive circular building.

Above the main entrance hung an electronic screen displaying the large characters: "First Assessment Center: Soul Power Test".

"We are here."

Cai Yue'er stopped and pointed toward the complex, precision-looking instrument inside.

"First item: test your soul power."

"Just place your hand on it and channel your soul power."

"Alrighty!"

The moment she heard about the soul power test, Wang Dong'er instantly perked up.

She puffed out her small chest and walked forward, brimming with confidence; when it came to talent, Wang Dong'er felt she was, at the very least, a genius.

She was already a Soul Grand Master before the age of twelve!

Wang Dong'er walked up to the instrument, took a deep breath, and pressed her fair, small hand onto the sensor pad.

"Hum—"

The instrument trembled slightly, and a soft light illuminated.

Immediately after, a red number jumped onto the screen above:

"Level 24."

Seeing this number, Wang Dong'er lifted her chin triumphantly and looked at Cai Yue'er, waiting for her praise.

Da Ming and Er Ming also wore expressions of gratified smiles.

As expected of their genius little princess.

However.

Cai Yue'er merely glanced indifferently at the number on the screen and recorded it on the form in her hand without a change in expression.

"Level 24, barely passable."

"7 points."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this score, not only was Wang Dong'er dumbfounded, but Er Ming was instantly incensed.

"7 points?!"

Er Ming stared at Cai Yue'er with wide eyes.

"Teacher, are you mistaken?"

"Our Xiao Qi is not even 12 years old! A Level 24 Soul Grand Master!"

"Where wouldn't this be considered top-tier talent? How is it only 7 points?"

"Even on a 10-point scale, this is way too low, isn't it? It should at least be a 9!"

"This is unfair!"

Facing Er Ming's questioning, Cai Yue'er didn't even lift an eyelid, simply stating coldly.

"You disagree?"

"In this academy, whatever score I say it is, that is what it is."

"If you aren't convinced, then take the child and get lost; the score will be set to zero."

"You—"

Er Ming was furious, his fists clenching until they cracked, looking as if he were about to explode on the spot.

"Second Brother! Stop!"

Seeing this, Da Ming was alarmed and quickly pressed down on Er Ming's shoulder, forcibly holding him back.

"Don't be impulsive!"

He turned his head and offered an apologetic smile to Cai Yue'er.

"Teacher, please calm your anger, calm your anger."

"We accept it, we accept it."

"7 points is fine, as long as it's a passing grade, hehe..."

Although Da Ming felt stifled, he was even more aware of their current situation.

If they really caused a scene and were kicked out, then Tang San's mission would be ruined.

In that case, they would be the ones to suffer.

"Hmph."

Cai Yue'er let out a cold snort, put away the form, and turned to leave.

"Follow me for the second assessment."

Helpless, the group could only follow dejectedly behind her.

Soon, they were led into a spacious hall.

On the wall in the center of the hall hung a massive portrait.

The portrait depicted a giant dragon with a pitch-black body and scales that shimmered with a metallic luster!

"The second assessment."

Cai Yue'er pointed toward the portrait.

"Stare into those eyes."

"The longer you can hold out, the higher your score."

"Tch, what's so hard about looking at a painting?"

Wang Dong'er curled her lip, feeling as though this assessment was nothing more than child's play.

She lifted her head nonchalantly, casting her gaze toward the portrait.

However.

The very instant her eyes made contact with those golden dragon pupils.

"BOOM!"

An indescribable, terrifying pressure erupted instantly from the portrait, crushing down upon everyone present like a massive mountain!

"Ngh?"

Wang Dong'er felt her head buzz; her body swayed, her face turned deathly pale, and she felt an intense, agonizing discomfort.

Da Ming and Er Ming, standing behind her, were struck as if by lightning, their bodies trembling violently!

"This... this is..."

Er Ming's pupils contracted into pinpricks!

He was far too familiar with this!

That was... the aura of the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King—the Beast God Di Tian!!!

Suppressed by this aura, Er Ming nearly summoned his true form on the spot.

"Second Brother! Hold it in!"

Da Ming was also drenched in sweat, his face as pale as paper, yet he still managed to hold Er Ming back.

The two exchanged a look, both seeing the shock reflected in the other's eyes.

This painting... was no simple matter!

The pressure contained within it was absolutely no weaker than that released by the Beast God Di Tian himself!

Could it be that the people of this academy had skinned the Beast God Di Tian and plastered him onto this canvas?