"As you wish!!"
Xu Sanshi let out a hysterical roar as black power engulfed his entire body.
With an ancient roar, the Blackwater Xuanwu rose from the water. At that moment, Xu Sanshi transformed, and his Black Tortoise Shell Shield became a Black Tortoise Shield.
Terrifying power erupted, sending Gu Chen flying backward.
Xu Sanshi sprang to his feet and charged again, activating his third soul skill, Black Tortoise Force. He shouted, "Let me see your strength! Black Tortoise Shield Formation!"
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The Black Tortoise Shield split into countless smaller shields, scattering outward and forming an all-encompassing barrier. The Black Tortoise Mark and its pressure followed close behind.
A faint smile curled across Gu Chen's lips. "Now this is somewhat interesting. But only somewhat. Even the Blackwater Xuanwu can only submit before me."
As soon as he spoke, he spread open his left hand, and Silver-Pattern Blue Silver Grass appeared.
Gu Chen's first soul ring lit up once more. With a wave of his hand, he said, "Water Element Manipulation, strip!"
In an instant, the Blackwater Xuanwu let out a mournful cry. The Black Tortoise Shield Formation shattered, the Black Tortoise Mark gradually faded, and all water-element abilities were stripped away in a single moment.
Xu Sanshi's eyes widened.
How was that possible?!
His water element was being stripped away!
That was impossible!
How could Blue Silver Grass possess such an ability?!
Before long, the Blackwater Xuanwu's mark vanished. Xu Sanshi had been abandoned by the water element, and even his martial soul was sealed. He could not release even the slightest bit of power.
In the next instant, Gu Chen swung his right fist again, unleashing the Golden Dragon King's Power.
Xu Sanshi wanted to dodge, but he discovered that all his martial soul abilities had been sealed. His speed was simply no match for Gu Chen's.
Boom!
Xu Sanshi was sent flying again.
Gu Chen walked forward step by step, looking down at Xu Sanshi. "I forgot to tell you. I have twin martial souls: Twin Blue Silver Grass."
Those words were truly a blow to both body and soul.
He had only just entered Xuanwu Awakening, yet he had been forcibly sealed. He could not even use the water element anymore. It was simply too unfair.
Xu Sanshi raised his head. His eyes were bloodshot, and blood covered his mouth. He shouted, "Is your martial soul really Blue Silver Grass?"
"If it isn't Blue Silver Grass, then what is it?" Gu Chen smiled faintly and continued, "How does it feel to be defeated by a Blue Silver Grass soul master with the continent's most useless martial soul? I'll return your words to you: there are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters."
"You..." Xu Sanshi failed to catch his breath and fainted on the spot.
Thus, the battle came to an end.
Not far away, Mu Jin and the crowd of spectators stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what they had just witnessed.
A Blue Silver Grass soul master had defeated Xu Sanshi.
A Blue Silver Grass soul master... one capable of wielding elemental abilities.
Was that still an ordinary Blue Silver Grass soul master?
A One Ring had beaten a Three Rings soul master senseless. Such a thing was practically unheard of. From then on, none of them dared to look down on Blue Silver Grass soul masters again.
At that moment, Gu Chen turned around and asked, "Teacher, did I pass?"
"You passed!" Mu Jin nodded in reply.
According to Shrek Academy's rules, since Gu Chen had defeated Xu Sanshi, he could enter Shrek Academy to study.
Gu Chen had not merely won. He had utterly crushed Xu Sanshi, without any hesitation or wasted movement. He was practically a monster.
With such a monster under his wing, his teaching resume would be practically perfect.
A One Ring defeating a Three Rings soul master—no one would believe it if they heard it.
Mu Jin looked at Gu Chen and said, "I need to tell you something. News of today's battle will soon reach the elders' ears. Of course, there's no need to be afraid. Just do what you should do."
"But can you tell me now why your Blue Silver Grass possesses such terrifying power? And what is your second martial soul's ability? Why can it seal Xu Sanshi's martial soul?"
Gu Chen spread his hands, and two kinds of Blue Silver Grass appeared. He explained, "I possess Twin Blue Silver Grass martial souls: Golden-Pattern Blue Silver Grass and Silver-Pattern Blue Silver Grass."
"Silver-Pattern Blue Silver Grass grants me Elemental Control. Its first soul skill is Water Element Manipulation, which can strip away elements or use them to unleash explosive power."
"Golden-Pattern Blue Silver Grass grants me pure strength—the power of my bloodline."
"My parents were the ones who told me to come here and study. Teacher, do you have any other questions?"
After hearing that, Mu Jin felt his head buzzing.
Gu Chen's appearance had completely reshaped her understanding of the Blue Silver Grass martial soul. This was the first time she had learned that Blue Silver Grass could possess elemental abilities and limitless strength.
Still, this child's origins were indeed mysterious. Perhaps his parents were some reclusive Ultimate Douluo who had sent their child to Shrek Academy to study.
That was a good thing for the academy!
In the future, the academy might gain another Ultimate Douluo, perhaps even another legendary figure like the Tang Sect's ancestor.
With that thought, Mu Jin said, "Good. From now on, you're a student of our Freshman Class Nine. I'll have someone arrange your accommodations first. I'll personally handle your enrollment procedures."
"Thank you, Teacher Mu Jin."
Gu Chen gave a respectful bow. He was exceptionally polite, forming a sharp contrast with the way he had stepped on Xu Sanshi earlier.
Just moments ago, he had been an arrogant Blue Silver Grass soul master. Now, he seemed all the more graceful.
Mu Jin waved her hand, instructing the registration teacher to arrange a dormitory and uniform for Gu Chen. She also had someone notify Elder Zhuang to come treat Xu Sanshi's injuries.
This time, the registration teacher's attitude changed completely. Bowing and scraping, he placed the key and uniform into Gu Chen's hands.
Gu Chen smiled.
This was the respect brought by strength.
Would anyone dare look down on Blue Silver Grass soul masters in the future?
At the side, Mu Jin said, "Come with me. I'll take you to complete your enrollment. I'll also report what happened here today to the elders. You don't need to worry too much. Just treat it normally."
Gu Chen nodded. "I understand."
Afterward, Gu Chen entered the academy beneath everyone's gaze, becoming another student in a hundred years to enter Shrek Academy through sheer strength.
"Big brother, wait for me!"
Xie Huanyue patted his belly and hurried after him.
He now realized that this mysterious fellow was a true powerhouse. He had to cling tightly to this powerful backer. Maybe he would get to enjoy some good fortune alongside him in the future.
A One Ring had actually beaten the strongest defensive Three Rings soul master into submission. That was simply inhuman.
Bei Bei, Tang Ya, and the others looked at one another where they stood.
"Bei Bei, is this person really that terrifying?"
Tang Ya watched Gu Chen's retreating figure, her eyes sparkling. She felt that this person was destined for the Tang Sect.
A Blue Silver Grass martial soul, and even Twin Blue Silver Grass—he was simply too strong.
This child must join my Tang Sect.
Resting his chin on his hand, Bei Bei said gravely, "This Gu Chen is terrifying. If I'm not mistaken, the powerful thing isn't his Blue Silver Grass martial soul, but his bloodline."
"That fellow's bloodline seems to originate from the Dragon Clan, and it might even be a supreme True Dragon. I can feel the suppression in my own bloodline."
"Sigh, a monster seen once in ten thousand years has appeared in our era. This is our nightmare. A One Ring defeating a Three Rings soul master... it's far too heaven-defying..."
As he said that, Bei Bei revealed an envious look.
If only he possessed such a powerful bloodline. Then he could go even farther in the future.
"That's wonderful!"
Tang Ya excitedly shouted from the side. She wanted to recruit Gu Chen into the Tang Sect, believing that once he joined, he would surely be able to revive the Tang Sect.
Bei Bei's mouth twitched slightly. "If we bring Gu Chen into the Tang Sect, aren't we just finding me another father?"
"Oh, come on!" Tang Ya patted her junior brother on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Strengthening our Tang Sect is a good thing. Don't be unhappy all day. Maybe he can even push you forward and help you grow."
Push me forward?
Bei Bei instinctively turned to look at Xu Sanshi, who was receiving emergency treatment, and broke out in a cold sweat.
His good brother had been beaten so badly. Would he even survive if it were him?
A few minutes later, news that Xu Sanshi—the Outer Court's strongest defensive soul master, bearer of the title Eternal Defense—had been defeated by someone in just a few punches and kicks spread throughout the entire Outer Court and reached the Inner Court as well.
The most important part was not that he had been defeated, but that he had been defeated by just a few punches and kicks.
Gu Chen had forced his way into the academy through strength alone. No one had done that for many years, and no one had been capable of doing it for many years.
When senior students and Inner Court students learned that his opponent was a Blue Silver Grass soul master with only a dozen or so soul power levels, they found it even more unbelievable. Their understanding had been shattered.
Blue Silver Grass? A soul master with only a dozen or so levels?
Could this child be the reincarnation of the Tang Sect's ancestor?
Meanwhile, under Mu Jin's arrangements, Gu Chen successfully enrolled in Shrek Academy. He received his uniform and was assigned the best dormitory.
Mu Jin arrived at the Martial Soul Department office and knocked on the door.
"Come in!"
A deep voice came from within. It belonged to Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department.
After entering, Mu Jin said with a smile, "Dean, I found a once-in-ten-thousand-years talent. He defeated Xu Sanshi."
Yan Shaozhe raised his eyelids with little interest.
A genius?
He had seen far too many geniuses over the years. He had long since become numb to them.
Still, someone capable of defeating Xu Sanshi did count as a genius.
Leaning back in his chair, Yan Shaozhe said calmly, "Tell me about it in detail."
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