The Martial Soul Department Gains Another Peerless Prodigy

As soon as Mu En finished speaking, Elder Song immediately rose to her feet and said seriously, "I believe this child is a transformed ferocious beast. Shrek must remain vigilant. We cannot let what happened before happen again."

"I agree with Mother," Xian Lin'er said. "It is impossible for such a terrifying existence to appear among humans."

Mu En smiled at that. "I have examined him. His bloodline was innate; he is not a transformed ferocious beast."

Elder Song and Xian Lin'er immediately slumped back into their seats like deflated balloons.

The Soul Guidance Department was finished. The Martial Soul Department had gained another genius.

Yan Shaozhe, standing to the side, was practically ecstatic. He raised both hands and shouted, "Everyone, everyone, let me say a few words. Don't be so prejudiced against a talented youth. Having a student like him is the glory of our academy, the glory of the Martial Soul Department."

"It seems our Martial Soul Department is going to grow even stronger."

Xian Lin'er curled her lips. She was somewhat unhappy, but she did not flare up on the spot.

At that moment, Mu En spoke again. "This old man has an idea. I wonder what you all think?"

"After the freshman assessment ends, I intend to let him enter the Inspection Corps. At the same time, we will cultivate him as one of Shrek's core members and groom him as the future successor to the Master of Sea God's Pavilion. What do you think?"

The elders all showed different expressions upon hearing this.

Xian Lin'er felt it was inappropriate and said, "Elder Mu, perhaps we should observe him for a while longer? What if he is a spy from the Sun Moon Empire? Our academy cannot nurture someone of unknown origins."

Yan Shaozhe echoed her, "That's right! We should observe him for a while. How about keeping him here for now?"

Even though he dearly hoped the Martial Soul Department would produce a prodigy, he had to seriously consider the academy's future.

If Gu Chen turned out to be a pest, it would be a devastating blow to the academy.

Mu En smiled faintly and asked, "Wasn't Shaozhe's background the same?"

Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er instantly fell silent.

That was true!

Whose origins were simple, anyway? The backgrounds of geniuses were not always clear. As long as their hearts were not wicked, that was enough.

The two said nothing more and agreed to Elder Mu's arrangement.

At that moment, Elder Song asked, "What is this child's temperament like?"

Mu En described him, "Arrogant! But what person with strength and talent is not arrogant? Wasn't this old man extremely arrogant in his youth as well? This is a good thing."

Elder Song was left speechless.

At today's meeting, Elder Mu had never been discussing matters with them. He had merely been telling them what he intended to do.

Things had reached this point, and they could no longer persuade him otherwise.

Afterward, several elders all agreed with Elder Mu's idea. Even Elder Xuan, who had been silently eating a chicken leg, expressed his approval of the genius.

Though Yan Shaozhe remained wary, he was far more delighted.

The Martial Soul Department had finally gained a peerless prodigy.

Immediately afterward, Mu En ordered resources to be secretly allocated to Gu Chen. Even if Gu Chen did not need them, they were to be given to him anyway, displaying Shrek's wealth and foundation. At the same time, he instructed everyone not to disturb Gu Chen and to treat him as they normally would.

After this meeting ended, Shrek remained as peaceful as ever. It seemed Xu Sanshi's defeat was nothing more than a minor matter.

Inside Shrek's dormitories.

After arriving at the dormitory, Gu Chen made his bed, planning to head to the cafeteria for a good meal before getting some proper sleep.

How did that saying go again?

When you had sufficient strength and powerful backing, all rules were meaningless to you. Shrek Academy was no exception.

To Gu Chen, this was merely an instance along his path of growth.

With the Dragon God Bloodline in his body and the system guiding his path, he truly could not find any reason to keep a low profile.

A mere God King's dog chain and the God King's grand plan were not worth mentioning.

"Boss Gu, wait for me!"

At that moment, a chubby boy came running over from the doorway. It was none other than Xie Huanyue.

After witnessing Gu Chen's overwhelming might at the academy gates, Xie Huanyue had resolved to follow Gu Chen and become his lackey.

For this reason, he had specifically used his Lineage connections to transfer into Freshman Class Nine, placing him in the same class as Gu Chen.

Gu Chen clasped his hands behind his back and sighed. "Didn't I say it already? I don't need any lackeys, and you do not need to be my lackey either. Just treat me as a friend from now on. Though I can be somewhat arrogant, you've treated me pretty well. I don't want to beat you up."

Xie Huanyue chuckled and patted the storage soul tool at his waist. He took out a piece of Millennium Whale Glue and shouted, "My old man gave this to me, but I feel like I no longer need it. I specially offer it to you, Boss. Please accept me as your lackey."

"If Brother Gu does not reject me, Huanyue wishes to acknowledge you as my elder brother. From this day forth, I will brave fire and water without hesitation."

He appeared utterly sincere, afraid Gu Chen would refuse his gift.

Gu Chen smiled.

This chubby kid really knew how to handle things. He had even brought out Millennium Whale Glue.

Fine, I'll take on a lackey, then.

Gu Chen immediately accepted the whale glue from Xie Huanyue and said calmly, "Ahem, since you are so sincere, it would be rude of me to refuse. You can follow me, then."

Xie Huanyue's body trembled with excitement upon hearing that.

Dad! I didn't disgrace you. I've attached myself to a future Ultimate Douluo!

"Alright, alright!"

Gu Chen put away the whale glue, clasped his hands behind his back, and said calmly, "Come to the cafeteria with me. Remember to pay. I didn't bring any money."

He had originally intended to say he would treat him, only to discover that the system had not left him any money at all.

Xie Huanyue patted his chest and said earnestly, "Easy. My family lacks everything except money. I'll treat you to the finest Grade A meal, Boss."

The two then headed for the cafeteria.

Along the way, they encountered quite a few freshmen. Many had already heard of Gu Chen's exploits.

The moment Gu Chen arrived at the cafeteria, he became a celebrity. Quite a few female students gathered around him, trying to strike up a connection.

Anyone would want to befriend such a powerful student. That was perfectly normal.

However, Gu Chen ruthlessly turned down all these unattractive girls, focused solely on eating.

Everyone knew Gu Chen possessed the noble Dragon God Bloodline.

Though dragons were lustful by nature, that depended on the person. Faced with female students who lacked sufficient beauty, he decisively rejected them to avoid inviting trouble.

After eating, Gu Chen and Xie Huanyue went to learn about the freshman classes before returning to rest.

The next morning.

Gu Chen sat cross-legged on his bed, meditating and breathing in the world's primordial energy.

After coming to Shrek Academy, Gu Chen could clearly feel that the primordial energy here was the purest and most abundant.

Shrek's ability to stand for ten thousand years truly lived up to its reputation.

It was just a pity that this academy had become somewhat deranged.

Once the old codger Mu En passed away, it would likely only become even more deranged.

Forget it. No need to think so much. It's time to attend class in Freshman Class Nine.

Gu Chen then left the dormitory and arrived at the freshman teaching building with Xie Huanyue.

Quite a few freshmen had gathered beneath the teaching building, all searching for their respective classes.

Gu Chen entered Class Nine and found a seat. He immediately drew many gazes.

The students of Freshman Class Nine had long heard of Gu Chen's reputation.

Who had not heard about him knocking Xu Sanshi down with just a few punches and kicks?

At that moment, an exquisitely dressed girl suddenly turned around, blinked at Gu Chen, and said, "Hello, my name is Ning Tian. You're Senior Gu Chen, right?"

Gu Chen silently lifted his chin. "That's me."

Ning Tian continued, "You were amazing yesterday. You actually defeated Xu Sanshi. We're classmates from now on, so please guide me."

At that moment, Ning Tian's personal maid, Wu Feng, also came over and greeted Gu Chen.

After briefly getting acquainted, the group returned to their seats and waited for class to begin.

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