"What, you refuse?"
"Leave Shrek Academy?"
"Did the fight make you stupid?"
The Shrek students couldn't believe it. If you didn't want to join Shrek Academy, what was your purpose in coming here to enroll?
"Yes, I voluntarily withdraw from Shrek Academy's enrollment. I don't need the enrollment fee. After all, I can't beat a six-ring Soul Emperor."
Jiang Xuan walked past Dai Mubai, who looked like he was questioning the meaning of life, and said as if his inner knot had been untied.
Initially, despite his family's objections, he insisted on coming to this remote village to join Shrek Academy, simply hoping to follow the plot and, if he could just latch onto the protagonist, at the very least, attain a godhood.
However, now I realize I was wrong. Novels are novels after all, and there's a big gap between them and reality. Putting aside the fact that he only accepts geniuses, Shrek Academy wouldn't even consider him if he had the skill of changing his face.
Flander frowned slightly. The experienced man could tell that Jiang Xuan was dissatisfied with Li Yusong's words. He thought to himself that Jiang Xuan was still a young man and would definitely be most hostile when he heard words that contradicted him.
We should still advise him that even if a "genius" who can fight to a draw with a three-ring Soul Master in the second-level environment has flaws in his martial soul, that's a matter for later. Right now, he's worth nurturing.
"Regarding what Teacher Li just said, as the dean, I apologize to you on behalf of Shrek Academy."
Flander bowed slightly and continued, "But I hope you can understand that, whether in the records of the Spirit Hall or among the few remaining individuals in the world, the highest level for the Fire Seed Martial Soul is only level 49. Teacher Li is really telling the truth. The graduation standard for Shrek Academy is to reach the Soul Master level before the age of twenty!"
"Now that you've demonstrated your strength, and given that you were able to hold your own against Dai Mubai, I've made the decision to admit you despite not meeting the usual requirements."
Out of consideration for Dai Mubai's feelings, Flander used the word "draw" instead of declaring Dai Mubai's defeat, even though it was already an exception that they agreed not to use the third thousand-year soul ring during the bet.
"So why should I join Shrek Academy?"
"Um?"
"During the admissions process, it was clearly stated that anyone who reached level 20 in cultivation by age twelve could apply, right?"
Jiang Xuan politely dodged Frank's outstretched hand by simply turning slightly to the side, and said, "However, it was your school's teacher, the Sixth Ring Soul Emperor, who refused to admit me on the grounds that my martial soul was defective. I have no memory confusion."
"I proposed the duel not for any special admission to Shrek Academy, but simply to teach a lesson to that arrogant big cat."
"Besides," Jiang Xuan pondered for two seconds, then laughed, "a so-called academy that only accepts monsters produced a three-ring Soul Master who can't even beat someone like me who's not even level 30. I don't think there's any need for him to study here."
"Are you suggesting we learn how to beat someone from the second ring road when we're on the third ring road?"
Jiang Xuan had seen through Shrek Academy's true colors. They claimed to only accept monster students, but their actual teaching level was inferior to any high-level Soul Master Academy, let alone the resources available to them.
If you were to project yourself into the protagonist's past life, it might not seem like a big deal, but being on the opposite side now would only make you feel utterly disgusted.
If a genius can cultivate to level 20 or above at the age of twelve and possess a top-tier martial soul, why couldn't he succeed in other academies?
Why would I need to go to your dilapidated rural school, which lacks even basic cultivation resources in a simulated environment?
The boy's smile was incredibly mocking.
"Watch your mouth, kid!"
"How dare you openly insult our academy!"
Li Yusong suddenly jumped up from the side; how could he not know that every word this person said was aimed at him?
"Yu Song!"
"sit down!"
Flander stopped Li Yusong, who was prone to outbursts of rage; the boy in front of him couldn't be moved!
Judging from his clothing, he is not from an ordinary commoner family; he must be the young master of some noble clan.
His skills are indeed admirable, but his temper is a bit bad.
"Oh my, what, am I lying?"
"Are you trying to bully the weak or something?" Jiang Xuan wasn't afraid; instead, he directly questioned the two.
"Excuse me, were you the ones who refused to enroll when you heard about the Fire Seed Martial Soul?"
"I've confirmed it again and again, and it was you who vehemently refused my request to join Shrek Academy, wasn't it?"
"Is the so-called exceptional admission based on the pretext that I, a two-ring Soul Master, am not directly defeated by a level 38 Soul Master?"
"Um, if I can't win, am I the one lying on the ground right now?"
"Senior Flander, the four-eyed owl?"
"Would you have given me a second glance then? Would you have taken me in out of pity or what would you have done with me?"
Jiang Xuan spoke each word clearly, his voice rising steadily. He showed no fear whatsoever towards a level 70 Soul Master, and instead questioned the other party.
If I weren't the special Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame Martial Soul, but just an ordinary Fire Seed Martial Soul, and if I hadn't consciously trained my fire attribute affinity due to my rebirth and transmigration, then being defeated by Dai Mubai would probably just be seen as the overconfident act of someone with a "useless" Martial Soul.
"Excuse me, what reason would I have to join Shrek Academy?"
The boy's expression could be described as somewhat ferocious. Zhu Zhuqing, standing to the side, lowered her brows, seemingly lost in thought. Even Tang San, who had been guided to Shrek Academy by his teacher, couldn't help but feel suspicious.
Yes, a Soul Master trained by an academy that supposedly only accepts monsters is helpless against a twelve-year-old boy who is almost a level below him.
Can teaching ability really be guaranteed?
"What a sharp-tongued kid!"
"You made an exception to admit me because of your hard work in cultivation and your ability to fight beyond your level at such a young age. I was hoping that after you joined Shrek Academy, I, as your teacher, could find a way to help you solve the defects in your martial soul. It seems that my good intentions have been taken for granted."
"I'll ask you one last time, are you really going to give up this hard-won opportunity?"
"unnecessary!"
"Good! Good! Good!"
Flander said "good" three times in a row, which showed that he was really angry at Jiang Xuan's words.
"Since you are a student enrolled at Shrek Academy, as long as you apologize, I will let bygones be bygones for your rudeness towards the academy just now."
"Apologize?"
"This young man is dull-witted and doesn't know what he has done wrong. If he hasn't done anything wrong, then why should he apologize?"
Heh, still trying to save face in front of Tang San and the others?
Sorry, but we're not easily intimidated. If we were worried that Flander would bully us before we started the school, now that Flander and that "troublemaker" are together, we have to be more careful about our reputation.
Of course, Flander wouldn't do anything to Jiang Xuan, but as an elder, he could still discipline the brat.
"Since you're unwilling to apologize, then stay at Shrek Academy and wait for your parents to arrive before apologizing to you."
As he spoke, Flander prepared to pick up Jiang Xuan and reached out his right hand towards him.
(End of chapter)