The next morning, when Qin Ming brought hot breakfast to find the Shrek Seven Devils, Tang San had just finished cultivating his Purple Demon Eye and was adjusting his aura.
"Oh, Xiao San, you're up so early? Just finished practicing?" Qin Ming said in surprise, "I really didn't expect you guys to be so talented, yet so hardworking. It's truly impressive!"
Tang San smiled and said, "My older brother often tells us that Rome wasn't built in a day, and that dripping water wears away a stone over time. Only through long-term and continuous effort can we become stronger and stronger."
"Your older brother is Qi Ling, right?" Qin Ming said thoughtfully. "To be honest, Qi Ling is indeed the most talented person I've ever met. Although you are all outstanding, that guy is just too dazzling."
Tang San was delighted and said, "Of course! Big Brother has always been my pride! No, now I should say, Big Brother is the pride of the entire Shrek!"
"Haha, you guys have such a good relationship! When brothers are of one mind, their strength can break metal. This friendship between you is more important than anything else!" Qin Ming laughed.
"Oh? Teacher Qin Ming, what were you talking about with Xiao San so early?" Just then, Qi Ling's voice came from outside. He also looked like he had just finished exercising, his body covered in sweat.
"It's nothing, we were just chatting about your things," Qin Ming said.
"Oh, I see." Qi Ling said, taking off her workout clothes to reveal her muscular upper body. "Teacher Qin Ming, we're all men, so I won't stand on ceremony. I'm going to take a shower."
Although Qi Ling's overly handsome appearance often overshadows his physique, Qi Ling is truly slim when dressed but muscular when undressed, a real powerhouse.
"Your older brother..." Qin Ming said seriously, "If it were truly a life-or-death battle, I would be no match for him!"
Tang San looked at Qin Ming in surprise. They had already learned that Qin Ming was now a level 68 Battle Soul Emperor and possessed a top-grade Mutated Martial Soul. His talent was universally acknowledged.
Such a person, even if he were to fight Master Zhao Wuji, might not necessarily be defeated. Yet he actually said that if the two were to fight to the death, he wouldn't be a match for his elder brother?
Even Tang San felt that Qin Ming had overpraised his elder brother.
Seeing Tang San's expression, Qin Ming smiled and said, "Don't you think I went a bit too far?"
Tang San didn't speak, but the expression on his face told Qin Ming what he was thinking.
"Actually, no, Xiao San, it's just that you're too young to realize it," Qin Ming said. "If we were standing in the ring, in a one-on-one match, perhaps your older brother wouldn't be able to beat me."
"But he gives off the impression that no matter what, he'll be the ultimate winner! You all probably think so too, right?" Qin Ming laughed. "I can't imagine him losing!"
Hearing this, Tang San finally understood Qin Ming's meaning. Indeed, this had almost become everyone's common assessment of Qi Ling: they couldn't imagine Qi Ling losing.
My elder brother is indeed too dazzling, so dazzling that anyone would willingly follow him and be his foil!
Perhaps, this is the natural bearing of an emperor.
" Xiao San, keep it up! I really want to see what kind of achievements you kids will make in the future!" Qin Ming said finally.
"Of course, my only advice to you is: never become enemies with your older brother!"
Tang San smiled and said to Qin Ming, "Teacher Qin Ming, don't worry. Perhaps I don't have as much life experience as you, but I see things more clearly than you do."
"My elder brother is destined to stand above everyone else, and my mission is to stand behind him and give him a push!"
Qin Ming smiled with satisfaction, "If that's the case, then I have nothing to worry about. With the two of you at Shrek, your name will surely be etched in history!"
After the Shrek Academy members got up, Qin Ming introduced them to the structure of the Heaven Dou Academy.
The students of the Heaven Dou Academy are divided into three levels: Heavenly Minor Level, Heavenly Supreme Level, and Heaven Dou Grade. Those who can become Heaven Dou Grade students are undoubtedly the best in the academy and will receive special training from the academy, just like the seven members of the previous Imperial Fighting Team.
As for the academy's teachers, they are also graded according to this level. However, there's no need to consider the Shrek Academy teachers, as they all meet the highest level, the Heaven Dou Grade standard. If they can successfully join the academy, their treatment will definitely be excellent.
After learning about the situation, Qin Ming led everyone to the Education Committee of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, which was the largest building on the entire campus and the location of the academy's senior management.
Before arriving, the Shrek members were still somewhat uneasy. Although Qin Ming repeatedly assured them that the academy would welcome them, they were still on someone else's turf and couldn't be as comfortable as before.
Fortunately, everyone's mood quickly improved. The three elderly men, dressed in black robes, were waiting at the entrance of the academy's Education Committee, seemingly having been waiting for quite some time.
Such long black robes are a symbol of identity unique to Soul Douluo, indirectly revealing the identities of these three individuals. Their grand reception of the guests demonstrates their sincerity.
Flender was also quite flattered. As a Soul Saint, how could he bear the sincerity of three Soul Douluo? He immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Junior Flender, Dean of the Shrek Academy, Martial Soul Cat Owl, Level 78 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Saint, greets you seniors!"
The elderly man in the center of the three laughed heartily and said, "Dean Flender, you're too kind. We've all heard of the Shrek Academy's great reputation. It would be an honor for our academy to receive guidance from you all!"
"Let me introduce myself. I am the Chief of the Academic Affairs Committee, Meng Shenji, with the Black Demon Martial Soul, and a level 86 Battle Soul Douluo in the Control System."
"This is Bai Baoshan Soul Douluo with the Martial Soul Heavenly Star Furnace, a level 85 Battle Soul Douluo in the Defense System."
"This is Zhi Lin, Martial Soul Azure Vine Soul Douluo and a Level 83 Control System Tool Soul Douluo, who holds three seats on the Education Committee."
Upon hearing the three's introductions, everyone was amazed. The Heaven Dou Academy truly had a strong faculty; they had produced three Soul Douluo, a rare sight in the past.
Flender quickly introduced the academy's teachers one by one. As for Qi Ling and the others, since they were students, he didn't introduce them. However, it was clear to everyone that the three education committee members were more interested in these children.
The three welcomed everyone into the Education Committee. Surprisingly, the decorations there were not luxurious at all; instead, they were quite simple, with only some necessary furnishings and green accents, which showed that none of them were people who craved luxury.
After the two sides took their seats as host and guest, and exchanged pleasantries, Zhi Lin Soul Douluo suddenly asked, "I heard Qin Ming say before that the children of your academy are all geniuses with unlimited potential. I didn't believe it. If there are so many geniuses, can they still be called geniuses?"
"But seeing them today, I realize how short-sighted I was. These children are indeed all incredibly talented!"