Heads Marked for Sale, Clay Chickens and Pottery Dogs

Gu Yue's heart skipped a beat.

Is this the true path to becoming a strong person in Bai Yushan's eyes?

Gu Yue silently repeated this sentence in her heart, her silver-purple eyes flashing with light and shadow.

She used to think that the strength of Soul Master depended on the level of their Soul Ring, the quality of their Martial Soul, and the power of their Soul Skill.

Those with noble bloodlines, excellent Soul Ring, and skillful Soul Skill are naturally strong.

But after meeting Hu Yuxiu and hearing Bai Yushan's words today, the orderly edifice in her heart felt as if it had been hit hard with a hammer, cracking open.

It turns out that Martial Soul aren't used to unleash Soul Skill; they're fused into the bones.

It turns out that Soul Skill aren't meant to be used in sequence for combos; they can be used casually.

It turns out that the greatest power never comes from Soul Ring, but from the indomitable spirit within oneself.

Gu Yue clenched his fist, his knuckles turning slightly white.

She is the Silver Dragon King; in every aspect, her bloodline and her talent surpass those of ordinary people.

Why should she be confined to a fixed set of Soul Skill?

Ice can melt into needles, fire can solidify into bullets, wind can wind into blades, and earth can be made into spears.

With six elements capable of countless transformations, why stick to just a few basic Soul Skill for a lifetime?

Gu Yue's eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if starlight were exploding within them.

She seemed to see a completely new path unfolding before her.

It's much wider and wilder than the previous, more conventional road.

Tang Wulin and his two companions stared intently at the departing Shrek team, their eyes filled with envy.

That's Shrek!

The No.1 Soul Master Academy on the Continent!

Any random junior from there could easily crush the youth champion.

If only I could get in...

Tang Wulin shook his head, banishing the unrealistic idea.

He clenched his fists, his golden eyes filled with fighting spirit.

So what if I can't go to Shrek?

He has the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, and he has his teammates from Class Zero.

He can still become stronger!

"Xie Xie, do you think we have a chance to be like them?"

Tang Wulin's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a stubbornness that he was holding back.

Xie Xie remained silent for a long time, his dark green eyes fixed on the lingering smoke on the stage, before nodding emphatically.

"Yes, we will have our chance."

He spoke very seriously.

He used to think he was quite talented and was one of the top students in Class Zero.

But after meeting the people from Shrek today, he realized that there are always people more capable than him.

So what?

Just keep practicing!

Xu Xiaoyan stood to the side, her little fists clenched tightly.

She also wanted to become stronger.

She didn't want to always hold others back.

She wanted to be like those people, standing on the stage, shining brightly.

Just then, a cold voice came from behind.

And you?

Several people suddenly turned around.

Wu Changkong appeared behind the group at some point, dressed in pure white, holding a long sword. His cold gaze swept over Tang Wulin and the other two, finally settling on Bai Yushan and Gu Yue.

There was a hint of expectation in his eyes.

These two were the most exceptionally talented children he had ever seen in his teaching career.

Especially Bai Yushan, he could never see through how much this kid was hiding.

He wanted to hear what the two men thought after watching Shrek's exhibition match.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yue slightly raised her chin, her long silver hair cascading down her shoulders, giving her a cool look.

"Vulnerable."

Her tone was flat, as if she were talking about something completely ordinary.

"I don't need to be the same age. Give me two more years, and I'll be close to the Fourth Ring Road. By then, these people will be nothing more than cheap fodder."

His words were light and casual, but his arrogance was palpable.

It was as if those geniuses who swept through the youth group on stage were nothing in her eyes.

Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Xu Xiaoyan: (⊙o⊙)

The three of them stared wide-eyed at Gu Yue.

Holy crap!

Is that really how arrogant they are?

Those are Shrek Academy students!

Approaching the Fourth Ring Road in two years?

Who would believe that if I told them?!

The corners of all three people's mouths twitched.

Gu Yue... you're really too outspoken.

Bai Yushan, standing to the side, almost burst out laughing.

This girl, she's learned to act cool now.

They even added labels to sell the first item; where did they learn those words?

Wu Changkong's gaze also fell on Bai Yushan, with a hint of inquiry.

The meaning is clear: What about you? What's your opinion?

Bai Yushan met his gaze and burst into laughter.

His laughter was hearty, brimming with undisguised arrogance.

"There's not a single one who can fight!"

In short, it was a powerful statement.

What do you mean by "the number one academy on the mainland"?

Before absolute power, no matter how prestigious a reputation is, it is meaningless.

Tang Wulin and the other two: (ΩДΩ)!

The three of them were completely dumbfounded.

Gu Yue was already outrageous, but Bai Yushan was even more outrageous!

That's Shrek!

Chickens and dogs?

If someone else heard that, wouldn't they be cursed to death?

The three of them looked at each other, and each saw shock in the other's eyes.

It's over.

Each one can hold more than the last.

These two big shots, are they having a contest to see who can boast the most today?

Wu Changkong's lips twitched violently.

He originally intended to use the Shrek students to inspire them and show them that there are always people better than you.

But these two turned out to be quite different.

They're all incredibly arrogant.

One said they would crush the other in two years, while the other bluntly called them a bunch of bumpkins.

Do these two kids even know what the name Shrek means?

Wu Changkong rubbed his forehead, feeling helpless.

But he couldn't say anything.

After all, their talent is honestly not much different from the prodigies in Shrek Inner Court.

Especially Bai Yushan... He had never figured out what kind of person that kid was.

To save face for his alma mater and to curb the arrogance of these two boys, Wu Changkong coughed lightly.

Actually, being better than them isn't a real skill.

His voice was calm, yet tinged with seriousness.

"Those were just students from the Shrek Academy's Outer Court."

Outer Court?

Everyone knows that Shrek Academy is divided into the Outer Court and the Inner Court, with the Inner Court being the true elite of Shrek.

These outstanding young men were just from the Outer Court?

Seeing the shocked looks on Tang Wulin's and the others' faces, and Gu Yue's thoughtful expression, Wu Changkong's lips curled up.

You see, when faced with this group of exceptionally talented students, he had to find even more exceptional individuals to compare them with and spur these exceptional students from Class Zero.

Otherwise, teaching will be very difficult!

This also meant that, apart from Bai Yushan and Gu Yue, Tang Wulin and the other two had no idea that once they left Eastsea Academy, they would become top geniuses comparable to Shrek Academy students!

"Whether it's the Outer Court or the Inner Court."

Bai Yushan burst into laughter. "In front of me, you're nothing but a clay chicken and a tile dog!"

Bai Yushan's voice wasn't loud, but there were quite a few onlookers passing by, and those with sharp ears heard it immediately.

Instantly, several disgruntled gazes swept over.

Several students wearing uniforms from other academies, as well as local Soul Master who came to watch the competition, all showed disdain and anger on their faces.

"Ha, what a boastful tone!"

"A chicken or a dog? Aren't they afraid of their tongues getting twisted in the wind?!"

"From the Eastsea Academy, right? No wonder, coming from a small town, it's normal for them to be arrogant and unsophisticated, given their lack of worldly experience."

"He's so young and already learning bad habits, like others bragging. Wait till the real competition starts and he'll be crying."

The sarcastic remarks rose and fell, not loud, but clearly reaching the ears of several people.