Does Anyone Still Dare to Look Down on Blue Silver Grass Soul Masters?

"You asked for it!"

Xu Sanshi let out a hysterical growl as dark power enveloped him.

With a roar from the depths of antiquity, the Blackwater Xuanwu rose from the water. Xu Sanshi underwent a transformation at that very moment, and his Black Tortoise Shell Shield became the Black Tortoise Shield.

Terrifying power erupted, sending Gu Chen flying backward.

Xu Sanshi sprang to his feet and charged again. He unleashed his third Soul Skill, Black Tortoise Force, and shouted, "Let me see what you can do! Black Tortoise Shield Formation!"

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

The Black Tortoise Shield split into countless smaller shields, spreading out to form an all-encompassing formation that swept toward Gu Chen. The Black Tortoise Mark and its oppressive force followed close behind.

A smile tugged at Gu Chen's lips. "Now this is getting interesting. But that's all it is. Even the Blackwater Xuanwu can only submit before me."

As soon as he finished speaking, he opened his left hand, and Silver-Pattern Blue Silver Grass appeared.

Gu Chen's First Soul Ring lit up again. He swept out a hand and said, "Water Element Manipulation—Strip Away!"

In an instant, the Blackwater Xuanwu let out a mournful cry. The Black Tortoise Shield Formation shattered, and the Black Tortoise Mark gradually faded. All its water-element abilities were stripped away in a single moment.

Xu Sanshi's eyes widened.

How could this be?!

His control over water was being stripped away!

This was impossible!

How could Blue Silver Grass have this kind of ability?!

Before long, the Black Tortoise Mark disappeared. The water element abandoned Xu Sanshi, and even his Martial Soul was sealed. He couldn't unleash even the slightest power.

In a flash, Gu Chen swung his right fist again, unleashing the Golden Dragon King's Power.

Xu Sanshi tried to dodge, but realized that his Martial Soul abilities had all been sealed. He was nowhere near as fast as Gu Chen.

Boom!

Xu Sanshi went flying again.

Gu Chen walked toward him step by step, looking down at Xu Sanshi. "I forgot to tell you: I have Twin Martial Souls—Twin Blue Silver Grass."

Those words struck deeper than any blow.

Xu Sanshi had finally reached Xuanwu Awakening, only to have his power sealed outright. He couldn't even use the water element. It was downright unfair.

Xu Sanshi raised his head. His eyes were bloodshot, and his mouth was covered in blood. He shouted, "Is your Martial Soul really Blue Silver Grass?"

"If it isn't Blue Silver Grass, what is it?" Gu Chen smiled faintly and continued, "How does it feel to be defeated by a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master, the owner of the continent's most useless Martial Soul? I'll give you your own words right back: there are no useless Martial Souls, only useless Soul Masters."

"You..." Xu Sanshi couldn't catch his breath and passed out.

And with that, the battle was over.

Nearby, Mu Jin and the crowd of spectators stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what they were seeing.

A Blue Silver Grass Soul Master had defeated Xu Sanshi.

A Blue Silver Grass Soul Master... one who could use elemental abilities.

Was this really an ordinary Blue Silver Grass Soul Master?

A One Ring Soul Master had beaten a Three Rings Soul Master. It was an almost unheard-of feat. They would never dare look down on Blue Silver Grass Soul Masters again.

Just then, Gu Chen turned around and asked, "Teacher, did I pass?"

"You passed!" Mu Jin replied with a nod.

According to Shrek's rules, Gu Chen could enroll if he defeated Xu Sanshi.

But Gu Chen hadn't merely won. He had thoroughly crushed Xu Sanshi without a hint of hesitation. He was a true prodigy.

Bringing a prodigy like him into her class would make her teaching record practically flawless.

A One Ring beating a Three Rings Soul Master—no one would believe it if they heard the story.

Mu Jin looked at Gu Chen and said, "There's something I need to tell you. The Elders will hear about your battle today very soon. But don't be afraid. Just carry on as usual."

"Can you tell me now why your Blue Silver Grass has such terrifying power? And what can your Second Martial Soul do? How were you able to seal Xu Sanshi's Martial Soul?"

Gu Chen spread his hands, and both kinds of Blue Silver Grass appeared. "I have Twin Blue Silver Grass Martial Souls: Golden-Pattern Blue Silver Grass and Silver-Pattern Blue Silver Grass."

"Silver-Pattern Blue Silver Grass gives me Elemental Control. My First Soul Skill is Water Element Manipulation. I can strip away elements or use them to unleash power."

"Golden-Pattern Blue Silver Grass gives me pure strength, the power of my bloodline."

"My parents wanted me to come study here. Do you have any other questions, Teacher?"

After hearing all that, Mu Jin felt her head buzzing.

Gu Chen's arrival had completely reshaped her understanding of the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul. She had never known that Blue Silver Grass could wield elemental powers—or that it could possess such boundless strength.

Still, the boy's origins were indeed mysterious. Perhaps his parents were hidden Ultimate Douluo who had sent him to study at Shrek.

That would be wonderful for the academy!

In the future, the academy might gain another Ultimate Douluo—and a legendary figure like the Tang Sect's founding ancestor.

With that thought, Mu Jin said, "All right. You're now a member of our Freshman Class Nine. I'll have a teacher arrange your accommodations, and I'll personally take care of your enrollment paperwork."

"Thank you, Teacher Mu."

Gu Chen bowed politely, a striking contrast to the way he had just stomped Xu Sanshi into the ground.

Moments ago, he had been an arrogant Blue Silver Grass Soul Master. Now, he was the very picture of grace.

Mu Jin waved over the registration teacher to arrange a dormitory and school uniform. She also sent someone to notify Elder Zhuang to come treat Xu Sanshi's injuries.

This time, the registration teacher's attitude changed completely. He bowed and scraped as he handed Gu Chen the key and uniform.

Gu Chen smiled.

That was the respect strength could bring.

Would anyone still dare look down on Blue Silver Grass Soul Masters?

Mu Jin spoke up beside him. "Come with me. I'll help you enroll. I'll also report what happened here today to the Elders. You don't need to worry too much. Just take it in stride."

Gu Chen nodded. "Understood."

Then, under everyone's gaze, Gu Chen entered the academy, becoming yet another student in a century to earn his way into Shrek through sheer strength.

"Big bro, wait for me!"

Xie Huanyue patted his belly and hurried after him.

He now understood that this mysterious guy was a genuine powerhouse. He had to cling to this strong back; maybe one day he'd get to enjoy the good life alongside him.

A One Ring Soul Master had actually beaten a Three Rings Soul Master with the strongest defense. That was practically inhuman.

Nearby, Bei Bei and Tang Ya exchanged glances.

"Bei Bei, is this guy really that terrifying?"

Tang Ya gazed at Gu Chen's retreating figure, her eyes shining. She felt that he was destined to join the Tang Sect.

A Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul—and Twin Blue Silver Grass at that. He was astonishingly powerful.

This boy belongs in my Tang Sect.

Bei Bei rested his chin on his hand and said gravely, "Gu Chen is terrifying. If I'm not mistaken, it isn't his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul that's powerful, but his bloodline."

"That guy's bloodline seems to come from the Dragon Clan—and not just any dragon, but a supreme True Dragon. I can feel the bloodline suppression."

"Ah, a prodigy seen once in ten thousand years, appearing in our era. He's a nightmare for us. A One Ring beating a Three Rings Soul Master... that's just absurd..."

As he spoke, envy showed on Bei Bei's face.

If only he had a bloodline that powerful. Then he could go even further in the future.

"That's wonderful!"

Tang Ya shouted excitedly beside him. She wanted to recruit Gu Chen into the Tang Sect, convinced that he could help restore its glory.

Bei Bei's mouth twitched. "If we recruit Gu Chen into the Tang Sect, aren't we just finding ourselves a dad?"

"Oh, come on!" Tang Ya patted her little junior brother on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Growing our Tang Sect is a good thing. Don't be so glum all the time. Maybe he'll push you to improve, too."

Push me?

Bei Bei instinctively turned to look at Xu Sanshi, who was receiving emergency treatment, and broke into a cold sweat.

If his good friend had been beaten that badly, would he even survive a fight with Gu Chen?

A few minutes later, word spread throughout the Outer Court—and even reached the Inner Court—that Xu Sanshi, the Outer Court's strongest defensive Soul Master and the holder of the title Eternal Defense, had been beaten in just three punches and two kicks.

The key point wasn't that he'd been defeated, but that someone had beaten him in just three punches and two kicks.

Gu Chen had forced his way into the academy through sheer strength. How many years had it been since anyone had done that? How many years since anyone had even been capable of it?

When senior students and Inner Court students learned that he was a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master with only a little over ten levels of Soul Power, they were even more disbelieving. Their entire understanding of the world had been shattered.

Blue Silver Grass? A Soul Master with just over ten levels of Soul Power?

Could this boy be the Tang Sect's founding ancestor reborn?

Meanwhile, with Mu Jin's help, Gu Chen successfully enrolled at Shrek Academy, received his uniform, and was assigned the best dormitory.

Mu Jin went to the Martial Soul Department office and knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

A deep voice came from inside. It was Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department.

After entering, Mu Jin smiled and said, "Dean, I've found a once-in-ten-thousand-years prodigy. He defeated Xu Sanshi."

Yan Shaozhe barely lifted his eyelids, showing little interest.

A genius?

He'd seen too many geniuses over the years. They'd stopped impressing him.

Still, defeating Xu Sanshi did count as a remarkable feat.

Yan Shaozhe leaned back in his chair and said mildly, "Tell me about him in detail."