Although Shrek Academy is a prestigious academy, its graduation standards are a level higher than those of other prestigious academies.
The general graduation standard for advanced academies is to reach level 30 in cultivation before the age of 20, which is the level that most students can achieve.
As long as you have decent natural talent and work hard enough, there shouldn't be any major problems.
But Shrek Academy is different; its graduation requirement is to reach level 40 before the age of twenty.
Level 40 is a critical juncture; it can be considered the pinnacle of Soul Elder, or even Soul Ancestor. One only needs to obtain a Soul Ring to achieve the Soul Ancestor.
This is also the main reason why Shrek Academy only accepts geniuses.
"Sister Jiang Zhu, you can't graduate now."
Jiang Zhu and the other two have decided to graduate as soon as possible and venture into the Soul Master World. Originally, Jiang Zhu and Jing Ling's Soul Power cultivation was still a little lacking, but after Wang Hao's guidance, they finally reached level 40, the same as Huang Yuan.
However, before they could submit their graduation applications, Little Nine arrived at their dormitory.
" Little Nine, stop fooling around!"
Jiang Zhu, who was organizing the three students' graduation application reports, gave her godson Little Nine a gentle yet reproachful look.
"Sis, I'm not kidding! I'm serious!"
Little Nine's expression was extremely serious, clearly indicating that she was not joking when she said those words.
"It's Little Nine and Sister Zilong! Come in and have a seat!"
Huang Yuan and Jing Ling, who were in the dormitory, saw Little Nine, the adopted younger brother of Jiang Zhu, standing at the door, and Zhao Zilong following behind him. They quickly got up and warmly invited Little Nine and Zhao Zilong to come in and sit down.
This is Jiang Zhu's dormitory. They've come here today to write their graduation applications together.
After all, girls are all clean, and the boys' dormitories can't compare.
"Sister Zilong? What happened?"
Seeing Zhao Zilong's cold and hard expression, Jiang Zhu realized that something might have happened.
Zhao Zilong was not originally a student of the Shrek Academy, but of the Spirit Hall Advanced Academy. However, she had been following Grandmaster to cultivate recently and wanted to travel the Soul Master World with the three of them, so she ended up living with them.
However, since that incident the day before yesterday, Zhao Zilong has been taken back by her father, Zhao Tiancheng. But I didn't expect her to come over today, and with such a terrible expression.
"I've isolated this room. You can speak now."
After closing the door behind her, Zhao Zilong took out a special Soul Tool from her Storage Soul Tool, activated it with her own Soul Power, and immediately formed a barrier that enveloped the entire dormitory room.
Seeing this, Jiang Zhu and the other two realized that the matter was probably serious, and their expressions became more solemn.
"Sister Jiang Zhu, Brother Yuan, Brother Ling, I know you'll find what I'm about to say hard to believe, but I still want to ask you to believe me."
"You said your sister has always believed in you."
Jiang Zhu gently gestured for Little Nine to speak freely, her eyes full of trust.
"Brother, we've known each other for eight years and cultivated together for seven. Do you think I don't know what kind of person you are? Just tell me!"
Huang Yuan also frankly indicated to Little Nine that he trusted this younger brother completely and had always treated him as a brother.
Nine years!
The rather taciturn Jing Ling mentioned a timeframe, which was the time he met Little Nine, clearly indicating that he trusted Little Nine very much.
"Although there is no concrete evidence, I suspect that Dean Flender and his group may have been the ones who attacked you before."
Taking a deep breath, Little Nine earnestly recounted the results of her investigation over the past few days.
Upon hearing the news of Jiang Zhu and the others' accident that day, he rushed to the medical department, where he met Flender and the others. Using his special ability, he sensed the strange emotions of Flender and Yu Xiaogang.
" Little Nine, are you serious?"
The expressions of Jiang Zhu and the other two changed immediately; these words were simply too shocking.
How could Dean Flender and his ilk do such a despicable thing?
If this gets out, Shrek Academy will be infamous for eternity.
"I..."
Little Nine was also quite perplexed by this, because he really didn't have any substantial evidence; the only proof was his own special ability.
But he himself didn't understand this special ability, let alone explain it.
"No need to explain, I believe you!"
With a gentle smile, Jiang Zhu pressed her slender, delicate fingers to Little Nine's lips.
She knew that her godson had always had his own little secrets, and she certainly wouldn't listen to the secrets her brother had kept hidden for so many years.
Moreover, she genuinely trusts this younger brother, so there's no need for further explanation.
Thank you, Sister Jiang Zhu!
Little Nine was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.
As expected of his good older sister!
"I asked my father. A while ago, my sister Hu Liena defeated the entire Shrek Team all by herself. A few days later, she even had a one-on-one battle, but she still won easily."
My father suspects that the pressure exerted by the Temple Soul Master Academy, represented by Sister Na, on Flender and the others was too great, forcing them to take such a risk.
Zhao Zilong then spoke up, revealing an important piece of information and clarifying the motives of Flender and the others.
After all, there are many intelligent people in this world, and their decisive suicide that day disrupted all of Flender's plans, leaving some clues for him to discover.
Therefore, they basically concluded that it was Flender and his group who made the move.
"Rip!"
The stubborn Huang Yuan immediately snatched the graduation application he had written from Jiang Zhu's hands and tore it to shreds.
I'll remember this!
Looking out the window at the distant college office building, Huang Yuan's eyes were bloodshot, his face contorted with rage, and his heart was filled with murderous intent.
Flender and the others had crossed his line; if their teacher hadn't sent people in time, the four of them would have been dead.
It's one thing for him and Jing Ling to be two grown men, but Jiang Zhu and Zilong absolutely cannot perish like this.
He will remember this grudge and one day repay it a hundredfold!
"Therefore, I don't want you to graduate under the name of the Shrek Academy; it will undoubtedly become a major stain and regret in your lives."
Little Nine rushed over so quickly to avoid leaving a stain on the hearts of Jiang Zhu and the other two.
" Little Nine, thank you!"
Suppressing the turmoil in her heart, Jiang Zhu affectionately ruffled the hair of her adopted younger brother.
We really owe a lot to this younger brother this time!
"Sister Jiang Zhu, Brother Yuan, Brother Ling, I'm planning to transfer to the Plant Academy Plant Academy and use its name to participate in the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament. Then I can compete with the Shrek Academy and make them all regret it."
Little Nine finally revealed his purpose: he had come specifically to invite Jiang Zhu and the other two.
Since he had already decided to go to the Plant Academy, and Senior Sister Jiang Zhu and the others were not planning to stay at the Shrek Academy any longer, he decided to take the three of them with him.
I'm sure the three of them, including Senior Sister Jiang Zhu, are also disappointed that they can't participate in this year's Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament!
"You want us to transfer with you? Flender College... will they and the Plant Academy agree to that?"
The three exchanged glances, all very excited, after all, it was the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament, a grand event for the entire Soul Master World.
It's only held once every five years, and these three women are all in their early twenties. With the age limit of twenty-five, this is their last chance.
Not to mention this year's Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament, where the Spirit Hall is said to be offering a 100,000-year-old Soul Bone as the final reward.
They naturally longed for such a grand event and rewards, but in the past, they hadn't stood out much in Shrek Academy, Soul Master Academy that only admitted geniuses, and they were no match for the Shrek Team, whose members were all Soul King.
So, despite being very unwilling, I had no choice but to accept my fate.
But now that such an opportunity has presented itself, it's something we can't afford to miss.
Transferring to another college is a disgrace for any college, and the Plant Academy might not even accept you!
"I'll handle the Plant Academy, and as for the Shrek Academy, we have Sister Zilong!"
Little Nine Jiu chuckled as he looked at Zhao Zilong. He knew that Zhao Zilong's identity was no ordinary person; her father was the Cardinal Archbishop of the Spirit Hall Main Hall here.
Furthermore, having uncovered some clues about Flender and the others, Zhao Zilong's father could easily force Flender and the others to acknowledge their relationship even if they didn't want to.
"Is Sister Zilong coming with us too? Isn't she a student at the Spirit Hall Advanced Academy?"
Jiang Zhu and the other two suddenly realized what was happening, and then looked at Zhao Zilong with a puzzled expression.
They knew that they were top students from the Spirit Hall Advanced Academy and therefore had the right to represent that Spirit Hall Advanced Academy in the competition.
It might not be appropriate to just transfer to the Plant Academy like this!
"Don't even mention it. All the genius students in the entire province have been recruited by the Shrek Academy. There are hardly any successful students in the higher academies under my father's command. They can't even assemble a team with all members at the Soul Ancestor."
Even if I went to fight, it would only be a disgrace. Even if Little Nine didn't look for me this time, I would have my father arrange for me to go to another Spirit Hall Advanced Academy to participate in the competition.
Zhao Zilong looked extremely annoyed. Their Spirit Hall had established Spirit Hall Main Hall and Spirit Hall Advanced Academy in every province and main city of the Great Emperor.
However, their province has a Shrek Academy with the Invincible theoretical Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang in charge, and basically all talented students are recruited into the Shrek Academy.
Therefore, her school, the Spirit Hall Advanced Academy, is really in a bad situation, and they have even decided to give up their right to participate in this competition.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, little brother, for my sister's sake!"
Jiang Zhu immediately agreed with Little Nine's opinion, and Huang Yuan and Jing Ling, who were standing nearby, also nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile, the current dean of the Plant Academy felt a chill run down his spine as he looked at the letter on his desk.
This is a personal letter from the Cardinal of the Spirit Hall, clearly stating that he intends to bring a few juniors to temporarily join his students, and then participate in this year's Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament under the name of the Plant Academy.
The problem is that although his side isn't exactly supported by aristocratic families, sects, or imperial nobles, it's still considered part of that camp.
This faction is essentially hostile to the Spirit Hall, so how would the powerful families, sects, and imperial nobles view their acceptance of a cardinal from the Spirit Hall?
only...
"If this continues, the Plant Academy will surely be defeated by me!"
With a sigh, the dean of the Plant Academy gritted his teeth and decided to accept the assignment!
He should at least give the other party a chance. If those younger generation members can satisfy him, he will naturally have enough courage to break the rules.
If the other party is not strong enough, then I can only apologize!
There's nothing that can be done about it. Their academy is rather unlucky; it's located in a province adjacent to the Shrek Academy, and almost all the geniuses in the province have been attracted there by the reputation of the Shrek Academy and Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang.
He only admitted a few students from the commoner class in this cohort. In fact, if these commoners hadn't lacked the financial means to travel across provinces to reach Shrek Academy, they probably wouldn't have stayed.
This situation has been going on for fourteen years. Ever since Shrek Academy made its name, their Plant Academy has been on a downward spiral.
Seeing that they wouldn't be able to assemble a team to participate in the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament at this rate, how could he, as the dean, not be anxious?
The honor that the Plant Academy has inherited for thousands of years must not be ruined in his hands!