The Passionate Sword appeared in Chen Ci's hand, accompanied by three purple Thousand-Year Soul Rings that exuded a terrifying presence.
The middle-aged Soul Master in charge of aptitude testing at Shrek could not hide the horror in his eyes and blurted out:
"How is this possible? Three Thousand-Year Soul Rings?!
"He looks a few years younger than Dai Mubai, yet his Soul Power is actually stronger than Dai Mubai's?"
When Dai Mubai saw the three Thousand-Year Soul Rings and that sword-type tool Martial Soul with its strange Soul Skill, he immediately recalled his battle with Chen Ci a few days ago.
In that battle, he had barely been able to fight back before Chen Ci defeated him in an instant.
A deep sense of helplessness rose in Dai Mubai's heart and would not fade.
Tang San and Xiao Wu had also arrived in Shrek City that day. When Tang San saw the three Thousand-Year Soul Rings on Chen Ci, the horror in his eyes was even greater.
His understanding of the Soul Master World, shaped by Yu Xiaogang over the past six years, nearly shattered.
How is this possible?
Didn't Grandmaster say that the theoretical limit for the first Soul Ring was 423 years, and the theoretical limit for the second Soul Ring was 764 years? Only at the third Soul Ring could someone absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring, with a theoretical limit of 1,760 years.
Even if that guy took a risk and absorbed one of his Soul Rings beyond the normal limit, that still couldn't mean both of his first two Soul Rings were Thousand-Year Soul Rings, could it?
Could Teacher be wrong?
Is this Shrek Academy, which only accepts monsters?
If even a genius like this is willing to come here, then Xiao Wu and I definitely made the right choice in coming to Shrek.
Seeing that Little Scumbag and all the onlookers had been stunned by his three Thousand-Year Soul Rings, Chen Ci looked at the middle-aged Soul Master and asked:
"Now, would you say I qualify as a monster?"
The middle-aged Soul Master dared not slight Chen Ci and hurriedly said:
"You're more than a monster. You're an absolute freak of nature."
Chen Ci nodded and continued:
"Then what do you think of the request I made earlier?"
The middle-aged Soul Master lowered his head and said respectfully:
"I don't have the authority to do that. I'll need to consult the dean."
Then the middle-aged Soul Master gave Dai Mubai a meaningful look, signaling him to notify Flender.
Dai Mubai felt terribly stifled.
Chen Ci had humiliated him just a few days ago. Now that Chen Ci had come to his territory, he still had to obediently run errands for him.
But in a fight, he was no match for Chen Ci.
Now even the teacher in charge of aptitude testing was siding with Chen Ci, and one of Shrek's rules forbade defying teachers.
All Dai Mubai could do was clench his fists, silently venting his frustration, before obediently running the errand for Chen Ci.
Before long, Dai Mubai knocked on the door to the dean's office at Shrek Academy. Flender's calm voice came from inside:
"What is it?"
Dai Mubai composed himself and said:
"Dean, it's me."
"Come in.
"Mubai, what happened? Being this flustered isn't like you."
Dai Mubai briefly recounted what had happened during that day's admissions to Flender. When Flender heard that Chen Ci had three Thousand-Year Soul Rings,
he completely lost his composure and spat out the mouthful of coffee he had just taken.
He had not been nearly so surprised when he heard about Ning Rongrong from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
That was because he did not yet know that Ning Rongrong was Ning Fengzhi's daughter.
"Dean, Chen Ci also made some other requests that go somewhat against our Shrek philosophy. What do you think..."
Flender took out a handkerchief, wiped the coffee stains off himself, then changed into a fresh set of clothes.
He waved a hand at Dai Mubai:
"There's no rush on that. Let me first take a look at this genius who thinks himself above everyone."
Flender immediately activated Martial Soul Possession, grabbed Dai Mubai by the scruff of his neck with one hand, and flew with him toward Shrek Academy's entrance.
Before long, a powerful presence descended from the sky, its owner carrying a disgruntled little kitty in his hand.
Everyone's gaze was drawn to this flying Soul Saint, and Chen Ci was no exception.
Flight was simply too exalted on the Douluo Continent.
Watching Flender's figure, Chen Ci exclaimed inwardly:
A Dou Zong powerhouse-terrifying indeed!
As soon as Flender arrived, he spotted the exceptional Chen Ci, for the three Thousand-Year Soul Rings on him were far too eye-catching.
Flender reined in his Soul Saint presence, walked up to Chen Ci, and said with a smile:
"A Little Monster indeed. Welcome to Shrek Academy."
Hearing Flender's words, Chen Ci snorted inwardly:
An old bastard indeed, counting me as one of your Shrek people right off the bat.
Chen Ci felt no discomfort from Flender's Soul Saint presence, because his master was the Titled Douluo with the strongest offensive power in the world today-Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
Chen Ci stepped back, avoiding the hand Flender reached out to pat him with.
Flender's hand paused briefly before returning naturally to his side. His owl-sharp eyes studied Chen Ci closely.
A Little Monster indeed. A bit difficult to deal with.
Chen Ci looked straight into Flender's eyes and said:
"Dean Flender, I haven't agreed to join Shrek Academy.
"If you want me to join Shrek Academy, you'll need to meet one condition."
"Let's hear it. We at Shrek will certainly do our best to accommodate you."
"I intend to stay at Shrek Academy as an observer, then assess whether you have the ability to teach me.
"If I find that you don't, I'll leave.
"And if you do, I'll join Shrek."
Upon hearing Chen Ci's request, Flender made a decision on the spot and agreed outright:
"Very well. I am Flender, dean of Shrek Academy, and on behalf of Shrek Academy, I accept your condition."
At these words, Dai Mubai immediately grew anxious.
He did not want to become Chen Ci's classmate. Before Chen Ci came to Shrek, he had been Shrek's public face.
He was the strongest student of the younger generation at Shrek Academy.
Once Chen Ci arrived, he would be overshadowed by him.
No one would remember him, the Evil Eye White Tiger. They would only remember a genius swordsman who had burst onto the scene.
"Dean, you can't!
"This goes against Shrek Academy's rules!"
Flender did not even look at Dai Mubai. His eyes remained fixed on Chen Ci, as though afraid he would run away.
"Mubai, rules are made to be broken.
"In the face of a true genius, we can make certain concessions, as long as they don't violate our principles."
Dai Mubai felt humiliated. Wasn't Flender telling him that he did not count as a true genius?
Dai Mubai glared viciously at Chen Ci:
Chen Ci, you stole my woman, stole my reputation, and stole my standing at Shrek!
You stole everything from me!