The Pervert's New System (Explanation Below)

Li Changsheng looked at the middle-aged man with a hint of confusion.

The middle-aged man's gaze was unfocused; he did not scan the overall appearance of the students he was about to teach like a typical teacher would.

Instead, his gentle gaze carried a subtle sense of looking at objects rather than people.

The people around him, including Su Xinhe and the five prodigies of the Shrek Pre-Academy, all waited quietly for the man to speak.

Li Changsheng and the others did the same.

After a moment of silence, the middle-aged man finally spoke, his tone laced with mockery as he enunciated each word:

"This year, due to certain reasons, the Shrek Pre-Academy system has been reformed."

"Children with innate soul power below level nine, you may go home now."

What?

As soon as these words were spoken, a commotion suddenly erupted.

Even in the eyes of Su Xinhe, who stood to the side, a flash of shock appeared.

Children with innate soul power below level nine must leave immediately?

Does this mean the Shrek Pre-Academy will only recruit those with innate soul power of level nine or higher from now on?

How many students would even be left to join?

Isn't this driving the academy toward a dead end?

Li Changsheng's expression remained indifferent. Is that it? I thought it was something serious.

Sorry, but I have full innate soul power.

Li Zishuo, standing beside him, was clearly shocked.

His innate soul power was only level six. At their age, the speed of increasing soul power was quite fast, and he was confident he could catch up to those with level eight soul power.

But, only recruiting students at level nine or above...

He was also worried. Even though he had an interview spot, would there be even harsher regulations?

The other children fell into a heavy silence.

"Why, why only recruit those with level nine soul power or higher?"

At this moment, a nondescript voice rang out from the crowd.

The middle-aged man's gaze remained calm as he replied, "Because if your soul power is too low, you won't pass the assessment. Therefore, letting you go home now is to avoid trouble, and it is for your own good."

"What kind of assessment? We are all geniuses with level eight innate soul power!"

A boy who looked like a noble clenched his fists and shouted loudly.

The middle-aged man's expression remained unchanged. He didn't answer, but instead glanced at the boy beside him—the captain of that team, a guy named Centrifugal Killing Mirror.

Centrifugal Killing Mirror stepped forward.

A cold mask covered his face, making it impossible to see his specific expression, but the icy tone of his voice caused many of the children's hearts to tremble.

It wasn't the killing intent in his words, but the content itself.

"The assessment is simple..." Centrifugal Killing Mirror said:

"Within fifteen days, reach the limit of a Soul Scholar, and rely on your own abilities to hunt a soul beast of no less than four hundred years in the designated area to absorb as an additional soul ring. This is the first assessment."

Li Changsheng's pupils constricted.

This is an assessment?

Isn't this just sending people to their deaths?

Reaching the limit of a Soul Scholar within fifteen days.

That is to say, even with level nine innate soul power, one would have to increase their soul power by one level on their own within fifteen days; for those at level eight, it would be even harder.

And that wasn't even the most important part.

To hunt a soul beast of at least four hundred years using one's own strength and attach it to one's martial soul.

What kind of test is this?

A Soul Scholar killing a four-hundred-year soul beast?

That is unheard of.

Furthermore, Centrifugal Killing Mirror's final remark, "This is the first assessment," made everyone's hearts roar like thunder.

If the first assessment was already at such a hellish difficulty, what about the second? And how many assessments were there in total?

After Centrifugal Killing Mirror finished speaking, he bowed slightly to the middle-aged man before retreating back into the ranks.

The middle-aged man still wore a calm and indifferent smile on his face.

"Children, little ones, how about it? This is for your own good, isn't it? Of course, if you believe you can do it, you may proceed to the Shrek Pre-Academy together. Just have your families sign a life-and-death agreement."

Li Changsheng suddenly found it amusing. They even brought out life-and-death agreements?

The children all around began to discuss the matter in hushed, frantic tones.

The middle-aged man spoke at the right moment, "Alright, you may go discuss this with your families now. I will only wait ten minutes. Anything past that will be considered a withdrawal."

After saying this, he sat directly on the steps, crossed his legs, and looked perfectly at ease.

The children scattered and ran toward their families like swallows returning to their nests.

Only Li Changsheng and Li Zishuo remained on the field.

Li Changsheng sat cross-legged on the spot, and just as he was about to close his eyes to rest, he noticed Li Zishuo had sat down as well.

The middle-aged man's gaze locked onto the two of them.

He looked at Li Changsheng first, then fixed his eyes on Li Zishuo.

"Little guy, you're the student admitted without an exam, right?"

Li Zishuo nodded, his expression somewhat agitated.

The man stroked his chin, let out a long, drawn-out "Hmm," and then advised, "Your innate soul power is only level six. In the past, graduating safely would have been possible, but this year, that's likely not the case."

Upon hearing this, Li Zishuo grew anxious, "Wh-why?"

The middle-aged man was patient, perhaps simply out of boredom, and said with a smile, "Why? Because you are weak, and you might die."

Li Changsheng, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened them.

He felt more and more that the Pre-Education Academy was abnormal this year.

Death was mentioned in every other sentence.

It sounded even more terrifying than the main campus of Shrek Academy.

The more it was like this, the more he wanted to see what kind of dragon's den or tiger's lair it truly was.

"Die? My father said the Pre-Education Academy is equivalent to a Junior Soul Master Academy, right? Even Shrek Academy wouldn't casually say that students might die, would they?"

Li Zishuo spoke in a rush, his words almost tripping over his tongue.

The middle-aged man replied, "That's right, the Pre-Education Academy is indeed equivalent to a Junior Soul Master Academy. But that was in the past. The system was reformed this year, and I don't mind telling you."

He raised a hand and pointed toward the five prodigies behind him.

"From now on, the teaching method at the Pre-Education Academy will involve one teacher above the Soul Emperor rank leading three students through six years of mission-based training."

"You might not understand what a mission entails."

"It means acting as a soul master to wipe out bandits, or engaging in Exchange Battles at various Junior Soul Master Academies and Soul Fighting Arenas—it's a matter of life and death."

"Don't let my casual tone fool you; this is the simplified version. There are many rules, so I advise you to find a regular Junior Soul Master Academy instead. Don't waste your exemption; if you graduate from a standard Junior Soul Master Academy, you can still enter Shrek Academy to study."

After saying these few words, the middle-aged man leaned back against the steps, looking relaxed once more.

Li Changsheng, still sitting cross-legged on the ground, was stunned.

A three-person team?

Completing missions as a group?

Led by a teacher at or above the Soul Emperor rank.

Does this count as a class of three?

This Pre-Education Academy was truly interesting.

Missions like wiping out bandits—didn't that imply killing?

Bandits? Were bandits scary?

Of course they were scary; after all, there were soul masters among them.

Moreover, the most terrifying thing might not be the bandits, but the Evil Soul Masters active between the three great empires!

Interesting, truly, truly interesting.

Li Changsheng felt a faint sense of impatience to enter the Pre-Education Academy and start learning.

This was even more blood-pumping than the six years of comfort Tang San had experienced.

This was undoubtedly a place to cultivate peerless geniuses.

Of course, that was provided you could successfully graduate and walk out of the Pre-Education Academy alive at the age of twelve.

By then, whether you entered Shrek Academy or another Imperial Royal Soul Master Academy...

You! Would! Be! A! Peerless! Genius!

Meanwhile, Li Zishuo's face turned pale.

He might not have understood the full implications.

But the middle-aged man's repeated mention of death made his small frame tremble uncontrollably.

He looked down at Li Changsheng.

He felt a massive gap between them.

Li Changsheng sat there cross-legged, his soul power flowing as he circulated the Mysterious Heaven Skill, looking perfectly composed, as if he wouldn't fear even if the mountains collapsed before him.

He gritted his teeth, stopped looking at the middle-aged man, and used his actions to show his determination.

He plopped onto the ground and began to meditate.

The middle-aged man's expression remained calm and indifferent, though he turned to the people behind him and said, "Aren't you tired of standing? Sit down together."

Su Xinhe was completely dumbfounded.

What kind of system was this? Who would dare to go?

The other five genius soul masters sat directly on the ground; some stared coldly at the children leaving one after another in the distance, while others crossed their legs in meditation.

Meanwhile, the gaze of the Seven Absolute Zither Master drifted toward Li Changsheng, lingering there ever so slightly.

Soon, ten minutes passed. Li Changsheng's eyes snapped open almost instantly.

The noisy sounds around him had vanished, yet several auras still remained.

PS:

The plot at the Pre-Education Academy will not be dragged out.

I will write one or two missions.

Then, I will skip ahead six years.

Entering Shrek Academy.

I will primarily focus on the protagonist, the heroine, and the changes in the protagonist's mindset. Also, the Peerless Tang Sect world-building I have written.

Rest assured and enjoy.

Note: The Peerless Tang Sect world-building I have written might be a bit different.

Evil Soul Masters will appear very early on. At the same time, the later wars will not be simple imperial conflicts.

I won't spoil too much; in short, it is different.