The Stir Caused by Taking a Disciple

At this moment, the examination grounds were utterly silent.

Other than the four black Soul Rings slowly rotating around Wei Heng, the only sounds were the sharp intakes of breath from several well-informed Shrek teachers and students.

However, Wei Heng had revealed more than just that. If he wanted to develop and grow within Shrek Academy, the persona of an unparalleled genius could save him a great deal of trouble.

The sooner Shrek Academy's upper ranks recognized his value, the sooner he could enter Shrek's core circle.

Therefore, making a show of his greatness before others was naturally unavoidable.

The next instant, a sharp spear intent erupted from Wei Heng's body.

The spear intent was like an invisible yet tangible hurricane, spiraling outward at high speed with Wei Heng at its center.

The surrounding air was violently churned by the spear intent, producing a piercing howl. Even the windows of the entire teaching building trembled faintly beneath its impact, as if expressing their awe toward this immense power.

Upon closer sensing, this spear intent also contained a vast, righteous aura, as immovable and unbreakable as a towering mountain.

Beneath the cover of that righteous aura, everyone present felt their souls shaken, as though a mighty force were cleansing them from within, filling them with involuntary reverence.

When Liu Tianran had created Wei Heng, the Martial Soul template he had chosen for him was an exceptionally old and reliable Martial Soul—the Soulbreaker Spear, the Soulbreaker Spear of the Yang Clan, one of the Four Single-Attribute Clans from the first Douluo era.

Its offensive power was overwhelming, but it had one particular flaw—it could only be cultivated to eight rings.

The reason for that limitation was also its advantage—it was born with a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring. Even if a Soulbreaker Spear Soul Master reached Rank 90, the body and spiritual power of a Spirit Douluo could not possibly withstand ten Soul Rings, so they could only stop there.

However, this problem was no difficulty for Liu Tianran. The only question was what to choose for Wei Heng's innate Soul Ring. It was not until Qian Gu Fengjin appeared that Liu Tianran found his inspiration.

The innate Soul Ring Liu Tianran had prepared for Wei Heng—no, it should be called an innate Spirit Soul—was Liu Tianran himself. He would serve as the spear's soul, growing and fighting alongside him, allowing his spear intent to far surpass others of the same rank.

Liu Tianran had even deliberately added a trace of the Break Evil Dragon's righteous aura, making Wei Heng's current temperament completely conform to the "aesthetic of righteousness."

However, so as not to affect his future development, Liu Tianran had deliberately altered the Soulbreaker Spear's appearance. Even if Yang Wudi himself came, he would have to call it by its new name.

The spear's name—Evilbane!!!

Standing at the center of that sharp aura, Wei Heng resembled a god of war, exuding a chilling presence that made everyone turn to look at him.

The entire Outer Court teaching building was enveloped by that spear intent. Many teachers in the middle of class put down what they were doing and hurried toward the examination room where Wei Heng and the others were located.

At this moment, on Sea God Island, a young man meditating on the grass suddenly opened his eyes and looked toward the Outer Court.

His wife, seated beside him, saw this and asked in confusion, "Ming, what happened?"

The man merely shook his head and replied softly, "Nothing. I simply found a very interesting young man."

Examination Room

Cai Yue'er and the two middle-aged examiners beside her had long since been shocked speechless.

A monster!

He was a genuine monster!

That was Cai Yue'er's judgment. A Soul Ancestor possessing four ten-thousand-year Soul Rings, condensed spear intent, and spiritual power at least at the Spirit Sea Realm.

In truth, Shrek Inner Court was not without students who had comprehended spear intent at his age. However, those students had only gained a preliminary understanding and could merely use it crudely. They still had a long way to go before they could truly wield it with ease.

With spear intent at Wei Heng's level, combined with the old man surnamed Lin's earlier description, Wei Heng could not only control it at will and apply it effortlessly, but had clearly already walked a considerable distance along his own path.

It could be said that he had already completed the path up to Super Douluo on his own.

In Shrek's nearly ten thousand years of history, perhaps only the Pavilion Master in his youth could surpass this child.

And who was Yun Ming? The continent's strongest expert, the current master of the Sea God Pavilion, the man hailed as the closest to godhood in the present age—Skycrosser Douluo Yun Ming.

For a moment, Cai Yue'er subconsciously began comparing Yun Ming with Wei Heng, this young boy.

At this point, Cai Yue'er had already decided that the youth before her was absolutely qualified to join Shrek Academy's Inner Court directly.

Yes, the Inner Court. Outer Court education would only hold him back. He should go directly to the Inner Court.

No, it would be more accurate to say that he was guaranteed to become a Title Douluo in the future. The question was that he was still so young, and his potential had yet to be fully developed.

Becoming a Super Douluo was practically certain. Wei Heng even had an enormous chance of reaching Rank 99 and becoming a Limit Douluo.

Suddenly, Cai Yue'er realized something. A genius of this caliber had been encountered by her, Cai Yue'er. Wasn't this a heaven-sent perfect candidate for a disciple?

Wei Heng gradually withdrew his spear intent, then turned to the four people at the examination table and asked with a smile, "Teachers, what score do I get for this round?"

What score? With a performance like that, what else was there to say? Of course it was full marks!

Shen Yi nearly could not stop herself from speaking for the examiners.

In her eyes, Wei Heng's performance had been utterly flawless. If even a monster like him could not receive full marks, then who in Shrek Academy's examinations could?

Fortunately, she remembered that she was merely the guiding teacher and did not speak.

Cai Yue'er, now the focus of everyone's attention, walked over to Wei Heng with a smile and looked him over from head to toe.

"Young man, are you willing to become my disciple?" she asked with a beaming smile.

Hearing that, Shen Yi abruptly came to her senses. She quickly moved aside and took out her Soul Guidance Communicator.

"Master, I've found someone with the potential to become a Limit Douluo! Hurry over!"

Seeing this, the Outer Court teachers watching nearby also suddenly woke from their daze.

That's right! If I tell Master about this and have him come take this boy as a disciple, wouldn't I have a junior brother with the potential to become a Limit Douluo?

Thus, they all took out their Soul Guidance Communicators and began calling for reinforcements.

"Hello, Teacher, I need to tell you something..."

"Teacher, hurry to the Outer Court!"

"Teacher, there's no time to explain. Come quickly!"

"Teacher..."

"..."

For a time, more than half the elders cultivating on Sea God Island were alarmed. Streaks of light flew into the sky and shot outward, all heading toward the Outer Court.

Qin Ming, a Rank 94 elder of Shrek Academy, had just received an urgent communication from his disciple, who taught at the Outer Court. After hearing about Wei Heng, he was overjoyed. Having long searched for a successor to inherit his legacy, he quickly emerged from seclusion and flew toward the Outer Court.

Suddenly, he saw one familiar figure after another in the air, and a bad feeling rose in his heart.

"Eh? Old Qin, you came out for a stroll too?"

"Ah? Ah! Yes, yes! Seclusion gets too stuffy, so I came out for some fresh air!"

"Hahaha, what a coincidence." *2

Neither knew whether the other had the same goal, so they began exchanging empty pleasantries.

Old fox! *2

However, as they watched streaks of light around them rapidly overtake them, neither could keep up the act any longer. Their laughter stopped abruptly, and they charged forward at full speed!

"Old Qin, you have a beast-type Martial Soul. What are you going to that boy for?"

"Aren't you the same?"

"I do whatever I want!"

Similar scenes continued to play out above Sea God Island, and its skies soon became a complete mess.

Meanwhile, Cai Yue'er watched everyone else make calls and summon people, and she could not help growing anxious as well.

"Young man, I am Cai Yue'er, titled 'Silvermoon,' a Rank 96 Super Douluo, a Three-Word Battle Armor Master, and a member of the Sea God Pavilion." As she spoke, she released her Soul Rings—three purple, three black, and three red. "Let me ask you once more. Are you willing to take me as your master?"

Wei Heng looked at Cai Yue'er, helplessness filling his heart.

Damn it, I overdid it! The main body arranged for me to take Yun Ming as my master. What do I do now? Offending the academy head on my first day of school? With her temperament, what if she refuses to let me pass?

The teachers watching from the side were likewise screaming no in their hearts.

Just as Wei Heng was about to refuse, a voice rang out.

"Wait!"

Turning around, he saw the old man from the first round. The old man walked between the two of them and looked at Cai Yue'er.

"Old Cai, that's not right. I was the first one to notice this child. How can you steal him from me?"

As he spoke, he smoothed his slightly disheveled hair, which had been messed up from rushing over, then nodded toward someone in the crowd.

Good thing I didn't go far. Otherwise, I'd regret this until my guts turned green.

Cai Yue'er did not want to waste words with him and immediately retorted, "You refused to take him as a disciple, yet you won't let anyone else do so?"

"I never said I wouldn't take him. I merely intended to observe him a little longer."

"Just admit you lack discernment. At your age, you still have no shame and want to fight me for a disciple."

"Hey, how can you talk like that?"

"..."

Neither could outargue the other. Gradually, two elders of the Sea God Pavilion who were ordinarily held in high esteem began bickering in front of all the younger generation.

After arguing for a while, Cai Yue'er saw that the old man stubbornly refused to back down, and an ominous feeling arose within her.

Sure enough, other elders began arriving one after another and joined the battle to claim a disciple.

In an instant, what had been a proper examination venue turned into a noisy marketplace.

"Everyone, let me have this one. I absolutely won't participate next time."

"Get lost. Do you think seedlings with the potential to become Limit Douluos are Blue Silver Grass? That you can grab them by the handful?"

"It's one thing for us weapon-type Soul Masters to compete, but what are you beast-type Martial Souls joining the fun for?"

"What's wrong with beast-type Martial Souls? Do beast-type Martial Souls eat your rice? Besides, how dare an auxiliary Soul Master like you say that?"

"I say we fight it out. Whoever wins gets the final say!"

"Fine! You think I'm afraid of you?"

"Come on!"

Seeing that the atmosphere had turned wrong and the place was about to turn into an arena, Wei Heng and the other teachers watching had no idea how to end things when a calm, steady voice sounded.

"Enough. You are all advanced in years. Acting so disgracefully before the younger generation—what kind of example is that?"

Everyone looked toward the door. A handsome man stood there, his aura completely restrained, seeming like an ordinary person. Yet merely standing there, he gave the impression of an upright spear planted firmly in the ground.

The previously chaotic room immediately fell silent. The Sea God Pavilion elders all bowed and said in unison, "Pavilion Master."

This man was the current master of the Sea God Pavilion, the "number one man in the world"—Skycrosser Douluo Yun Ming.

"Mm." Yun Ming merely nodded slightly. As he looked at Wei Heng standing in the room, a trace of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Zhuo Shi quickly said, "Pavilion Master, you already have Na'er as your final disciple. You can't compete with us again."

The other elders immediately understood and began echoing his words.

This left Yun Ming with no choice but to swallow the words that had been about to leave his mouth.

"Ahem... Since that is the case, let the child choose his own master. None of you may pressure him further."

As soon as he said that, the elders were about to speak, but Yun Ming shot them a glance, leaving them no choice but to agree.

Seeing that the target of his trip had appeared before him, Wei Heng did not hesitate and immediately said, "This junior has long heard of Skycrosser Douluo's great reputation and admired you for a long time. If Senior does not disdain me, I am willing to enter your tutelage."

Seeing Wei Heng choose him, Yun Ming was overjoyed.

"I originally already had a final disciple, but you and I are truly fated. Since this fate has been bestowed by heaven, I should not defy it. From this day onward, you are my disciple."

He then turned to the elders and said, "All right, this matter is settled. Return to your respective places."

After saying that, he did not linger and directly left with Wei Heng.

The two eventually landed in a quiet little courtyard on Sea God Island. An elegant, tranquil woman emerged with a silver-haired girl.

"Ming, you're back. Who is this young man?"

Yun Ming introduced them. "Ya Li, Na'er, this is my newly accepted disciple, Wei Heng. Xiao Heng, this is your master's wife and your senior sister."

After hearing that, Wei Heng stepped forward and bowed.

"Greetings, Master's Wife. Greetings, Senior Sister."

Ya Li had no objection and simply accepted him with a smile.

Na'er, on the other hand, ran up to Yun Ming and asked, "Master, wasn't I your final disciple?"

That left Yun Ming embarrassed. After holding it in for a long time, he could only say one thing.

"Uh, he is... the disciple who locks the door."

That evening, Liu Tianran received Wei Heng's reply and finally relaxed.

Wei Heng has taken the first step. We only need to wait for the right opportunity. The other avatars are also progressing steadily. As for Xie Jiayun (Healing), it is time to give him an upgrade.