Ultimate Douluo Descends Upon Shrek

The next morning, outside the main gates of Shrek Academy.

Morning light spilled across the academy's ancient stone walls, coating the thousand-year-old institution in a golden glow.

Two lifelike giant dragons were carved into the stone pillars on either side of the main gate, their heads raised high with majestic bearing. Above the gate, the five gilded characters "Shrek Academy" gleamed beneath the rising sun.

It was admission season, and hundreds of young boys and girls from across the continent had already gathered outside the academy, along with accompanying parents and teachers. The crowd bustled noisily, with discussions rising and falling everywhere.

"I heard Shrek raised its admission standards again this year. They won't accept anyone below Soul Power Level 15."

"That's not all. You also have to pass three assessments: a Soul Power test, combat trials, and a comprehensive aptitude evaluation. I heard the elimination rate reached eighty percent last year!"

"My boy cultivated to Level 16 at home. I thought he was a sure thing, but I heard quite a few Level 18 and Level 19 geniuses are applying this year..."

Huo Yuhao stood amid the crowd, listening to the surrounding discussions. He felt both nervous and eager.

He wore a neat, moon-white martial outfit that made him look clean-cut and spirited.

After a year of recuperation and cultivation, he was no longer the frail and humble boy he had once been. There was now greater confidence and steadiness between his brows.

"Nervous?" Huo Chen asked with a smile as he stood beside him.

"A little," Huo Yuhao admitted honestly. "But I'm more excited."

"Good." Huo Chen rubbed his head. "Remember, no matter what happens, your uncle is here."

Huo Yuhao nodded firmly.

The Ice Empress and Snow Empress stood a little farther away. Both wore cloaks Huo Chen had prepared, concealing their excessively eye-catching appearances.

Although they had concealed their auras well, their innate noble bearing still made those around them glance at them repeatedly.

"So many people." The Ice Empress looked around and curled her lips. "Humans really do have terrifying reproductive abilities."

"You'll get used to it," Snow Empress said indifferently. "We'll be living in the human world for a long time from now on."

Just then, the academy gates slowly opened.

An elderly man dressed in black robes walked out, followed by several middle-aged teachers. His hair and beard were entirely white, his face lean, and his eyes bright and piercing. An imposing aura emanated from him even without anger.

"Candidates and parents, I am Li Zhengyang, director of admissions for Shrek Academy." The old man's booming voice spread across the entire plaza. "This year's admission assessments now officially begin. All candidates, please line up and enter in order for the first round of Soul Power testing."

The crowd began moving into the academy in an orderly fashion.

Huo Yuhao stood in line and slowly moved forward with the flow of people. Huo Chen stayed beside him, while the Ice Empress and Snow Empress followed behind at an unhurried pace.

When it was Huo Yuhao's turn, the teacher in charge of registration did not even look up. "Name, age, Soul Power Level, martial soul."

"Huo Yuhao, eleven years old, Level 28, Spiritual Eyes martial soul."

The registration teacher abruptly raised his head.

The surrounding candidates and parents all turned to look at him, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

"Lev... Level 28?!" The teacher's voice cracked. "Eleven years old, Level 28?!"

"Yes." Huo Yuhao repeated calmly, "Eleven years old, Level 28."

The entire registration area fell silent.

Eleven years old, Level 28—what did that even mean? At that age, an ordinary soul master was already considered quite good if they reached Level 15. Those who surpassed Level 20 were all geniuses painstakingly cultivated by major powers.

But Level 28... even in Shrek Academy's nearly century-long history of admissions, such cases were exceedingly rare!

"Little brother, are you sure you didn't report that incorrectly?" The teacher swallowed, his tone turning cautious. "We need to test you on the spot to confirm it."

"No problem." Huo Yuhao nodded.

The teacher took out a transparent Soul Power testing crystal and placed it on the table. "Please place your hand on the crystal and release your Soul Power."

Huo Yuhao did as instructed, pressing his right hand against the crystal and circulating his Soul Power.

In an instant, the crystal erupted with dazzling light. First white, then yellow, then purple, before finally settling into a deep violet!

"Level 28! It really is Level 28!" the teacher cried out in shock.

An even greater uproar erupted from the crowd.

"Heavens! Level 28 at eleven years old! What kind of monster is he?!"

"Spiritual Eyes martial soul? Isn't that a spiritual-type body martial soul? Since when could spiritual types cultivate this quickly?"

"Which great family is he from? Why have I never heard of him?"

Amid the crowd's astonished exclamations, Huo Yuhao withdrew his hand, his expression calm.

But it was not over yet.

The instant he withdrew his hand, two golden halos involuntarily appeared beneath his feet. They were martial soul resonances naturally triggered by the circulation of his Soul Power.

Two soul rings.

Both were golden.

The entire plaza fell into silence once more.

This time, it was even more complete than before.

"Gol... golden soul rings?!" An elderly man who appeared quite knowledgeable cried out in disbelief. "Those are Million-Year Soul Rings! Legendary Million-Year Soul Rings!!"

"Boom!"

The crowd completely exploded into chaos.

Million-Year Soul Rings! They were things that existed only in ancient legends! Throughout the entire history of Douluo Continent, only Sea God Tang San had ever possessed Million-Year Soul Rings!

And today, an eleven-year-old boy had appeared at Shrek Academy's admission site with two Million-Year Soul Rings!

This was no longer mere genius.

This was a freak of nature!

The registration teacher's hands were trembling as he turned and shouted to his colleagues behind him, "Quick! Notify the Sea God Pavilion! Tell them... tell them the academy has received an extraordinary student!"

A young teacher immediately ran off at full speed.

Just then, a gentle yet powerful voice rang out.

"Everyone, please remain calm."

Huo Chen stepped out from the crowd and stood beside Huo Yuhao.

He did not release his Soul Power. He did not display his soul rings. He merely stood there quietly.

Yet everyone fell silent without realizing it.

That was because the young man radiated an intangible presence. It was not oppression, but a natural aura that made it seem as though he was meant to be the center of everyone's attention.

"I am Huo Yuhao's guardian, and also his uncle." Huo Chen swept his gaze around the area, his tone calm. "My nephew came to Shrek to study so that he can receive a better education, not to show off. I hope everyone will view this with an ordinary heart."

He spoke politely, but there was an unquestionable force in his voice.

The registration teacher steadied himself and cupped his hands. "May I ask who you are, sir...?"

"My name is Huo Chen." Huo Chen smiled faintly. "As for my identity..."

He considered it for a moment, then made a move no one had expected.

He released his soul rings.

Nine soul rings slowly rose beneath his feet.

One.

Two.

Three.

Nine.

Every single one was a deep crimson—Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings!

Nine red!

Level 99!

Ultimate Douluo!

The entire plaza was utterly silent.

One could hear a pin drop.

Those who had been discussing Huo Yuhao moments ago now stood with their mouths agape, unable to utter a single word. The veteran soul masters who had thought themselves well-traveled and knowledgeable were all frozen in place, as though they had witnessed the most unbelievable sight in the world.

A Level 99 Ultimate Douluo stood at the very peak of the entire Douluo Continent!

The known Ultimate Douluos across the continent could be counted on one hand!

And today, such a legendary existence stood so unassumingly outside Shrek Academy's gates, accompanying a child to register like an ordinary parent!

"Th-this..." The registration teacher had completely lost the ability to speak.

At that moment, an aged yet commanding voice came from deep within the academy.

"A distinguished guest has arrived, yet Shrek failed to welcome him properly. Please forgive us."

Before the words had even faded, a figure strode through the air from the depths of the academy.

It was an elderly man who appeared to be at least ninety years old. He was hunched over, with a withered face, and leaned upon a dragon-headed cane. Yet his eyes were exceptionally bright, as if they held stars and oceans within them.

Seven or eight people followed behind him, each with a deep and unfathomable aura. They were clearly all Title Douluo-level powerhouses.

The old man landed at the academy gates. His gaze settled on Huo Chen, and a trace of gravity flashed through his eyes.

"Level 99... an Ultimate Douluo?" His voice was somewhat hoarse, yet it carried a power that pierced the soul. "I am Mu En, Master of the Sea God Pavilion of Shrek Academy. May I ask your honored name, and what brings you to Shrek?"

Huo Chen withdrew his soul rings and cupped his hands in greeting. "This junior is Huo Chen. Greetings, Mu En. I came today to enroll my nephew."

"Your nephew?" Mu En's gaze fell upon Huo Yuhao, and surprise flashed through his eyes. "Eleven years old, Level 28, two Million-Year Soul Rings... this child is your nephew?"

"Indeed."

Mu En fell silent for a moment before slowly nodding. "Heroes emerge in their youth. You reached the realm of Ultimate Douluo at such a young age, and your nephew is likewise a heaven-blessed genius. It is Shrek's honor to receive the favor of both of you."

He paused before continuing, "Would you be interested in taking up a teaching position at Shrek? With your strength and knowledge, you are more than qualified to stand alongside the senior elders of our Sea God Pavilion."

At those words, everyone present sucked in a breath.

The senior elders of the Sea God Pavilion formed Shrek Academy's highest authority. Every one of them was a Title Douluo-level powerhouse with immense prestige across the continent. Yet Mu En had directly invited this young man to join the Sea God Pavilion!

Huo Chen pondered for a moment, then smiled faintly. "I am deeply grateful for Mu En's esteem. However, I have only just arrived and do not yet understand the academy's affairs. How about this: I will first teach at the academy as an ordinary instructor for a while. Once I become familiar with the academy, we can discuss other matters. What do you think?"

(P.S.: This is mainly for the female leads. Xiaoxiao, Wang Dong'er, Wang Qiu'er, and the others will all be taken—every one of them. Multiple female leads.)

Approval flashed through Mu En's eyes. "A prudent decision. Very well, it is settled."

He turned to the teachers behind him and instructed, "Pass down the order. From this day onward, Mister Huo Chen shall be a specially appointed teacher of Shrek Academy and shall receive the same benefits as a senior elder of the Sea God Pavilion. Student Huo Yuhao is exempt from the admission examinations and will directly enter the first-year advanced class."

Once the order was given, no one dared object.

Huo Yuhao looked up at his uncle, his eyes full of admiration and gratitude.

He knew that everything his uncle had done today was for him: to ensure he received the best treatment at this academy, to ensure he suffered no injustice, and to allow him to grow in peace.

"Uncle..." he called softly.

"Hmm?" Huo Chen looked down at him.

"I'll definitely work hard." Huo Yuhao spoke earnestly. "I won't disgrace you."

Huo Chen smiled, his expression warm and gratified.

"I believe in you."

The Ice Empress and Snow Empress stood amid the crowd, watching this scene. The corners of both their lips rose slightly in unspoken accord.

"This guy is pretty good at paving the way for his nephew," the Ice Empress said quietly.

"Mm." Snow Empress responded softly. Her gaze rested on Huo Chen's back, and a hint of gentleness flashed through her eyes. "But that's also what makes him reassuring."