For Yang Xiong at this stage, neither Tang San, Dai Mubai, nor even Xiao Wu could pique his interest. He might as well focus on his own cultivation.
Early the next morning, Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong headed towards Shrek Academy as instructed.
However, the further they walked, the uglier Ning Rongrong's expression became.
After leaving Soto City, the two followed the main road south. The further they went, the fewer people there were, and even houses became scarce, leaving only vast fields. There was no sign of an Advanced Soul Master Academy anywhere, but they did encounter a small village.
After some confirmation, they indeed saw a table set up at the entrance of the village, and a somewhat dilapidated plaque hung on a wooden archway at the entrance, which read "Shrek Academy."
Ning Rongrong seemed a little angry: "Dad said this Shrek Academy was good. With this broken environment, how can it be an Advanced Soul Master Academy? He also said the teaching staff is strong and definitely far surpasses ordinary Advanced Soul Master Academies. Was Dad also tricked?"
Although Yang Xiong had long understood Shrek Academy's poverty and dilapidation, he hadn't expected it to be this poor. He was also full of disappointment.
"Rong Rong, I think we should go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. The environment there is very good in all aspects, and there are many Simulated Environments, which should be more suitable for your cultivation."
Ning Rongrong was full of unwillingness: "I made a bet with Dad. Dad said I couldn't stand the hardship of cultivating at Shrek Academy. I must prove it to him. Even if this Shrek Academy is bad, I have to go and see it, otherwise Dad will really look down on me."
"Besides, Heaven Dou Royal Academy is too close to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. It's not fun at all, and not free at all. I might as well cultivate in the sect."
Yang Xiong was speechless looking at Ning Rongrong like this. She looked like a child who had been cheated.
At this moment, there was a group of people queuing in front of Shrek Academy, seemingly students preparing to register. At the table in the front sat an old man over sixty years old. From the situation, he should be a Soul Master, or rather, Shrek Academy's admissions officer.
However, there were indeed many people queuing in front of Shrek Academy. There were over a hundred people who had been deceived, and most of them were Soul Masters, with quite a few Soul Greatmasters above level twenty.
Especially in the front, many people were discussing the poor environment of Shrek Academy, with all sorts of opinions.
One young man was full of disappointment: "Father, I don't want to study here. This environment is too poor. I want to go to Soto City Intermediate Soul Master Academy. At least I'm a level twenty-one genius."
The young man's parents comforted him: "Since we're here, let's take a look first. I heard that Shrek Academy has strong teaching staff, and students can become Imperial Viscounts upon graduation. Maybe the current environment is just a test for you?"
...
Seeing the discussions rise and fall, Yang Xiong couldn't help but rub his forehead: Could it be that more than half of the hundred-plus people queuing are paid actors? With Shrek's image, it's a bit like those Fake Universities from my previous life. They advertise loudly, constantly promoting their teaching staff and even future development, but in reality, they don't even have basic infrastructure, and even the buildings are rented. Maybe after collecting the tuition fees, the school will disappear.
Especially the old man registering had a lazy attitude and a very high posture, showing great disdain for the students. But it was this attitude that actually stimulated many people to queue.
Just then, after a young man finished queuing and confirming, the old man said very casually: "You are over twelve years old, which does not meet the admission rules. The registration fee will not be refunded."
The young man and his parents wanted to say something more, but a young man appeared beside them. It was Dai Mubai, whom they had seen yesterday.
"If you want your registration fee back, you can, as long as you defeat me."
Dai Mubai displayed his fierce White Tiger Martial Soul and also showed two yellow and one purple Soul Rings. The expressions of the many people queuing changed drastically. They hadn't expected that a mere young man was already a Soul Elder. They all praised Shrek students for being truly outstanding. One should know that the standard for graduation from many Advanced Soul Master Academies was only level thirty.
Yang Xiong: ...
Especially when the old man released an incredibly powerful aura, a stick with countless fine patterns, and at the same time, six Soul Rings appeared under his feet: one white, one yellow, three purple, and one black.
Everyone was amazed again: He's actually a Soul Emperor powerhouse! I didn't expect that a dignified Soul Emperor powerhouse is a teacher at Shrek Academy. It seems that Shrek Academy's teaching staff is indeed strong. Coming to Shrek Academy to study is definitely the best choice.
Yang Xiong: ...
However, as the old man stated Shrek Academy's admission standards and displayed his Soul Emperor strength, the number of people queuing instantly decreased by more than half. However, there were still dozens of people in the queue, clearly meeting the admission standards.
Shrek Academy's admission standard was to be over twelve years old, exceed level twenty, and obtain two Soul Rings. This admission standard was definitely not low, already comparable to those top-tier Advanced Soul Master Academies.
Yang Xiong also couldn't help but sigh: Soto City is indeed a famous city in the Barak Kingdom. The overall quality of the students is not bad. There are quite a few people over twelve years old who exceed level twenty. It's just a pity that these people are not from sects. The path of a Soul Master in the future will be more difficult than they imagine.
Yet, this Shrek Academy before them was also a huge pit. Not only were there four assessment stages, especially the final practical combat assessment, none of those below level twenty-five could pass. Honestly, how many twelve-year-olds had practical combat experience?
Ning Rongrong's face showed disdain. "Isn't he just a Soul Emperor? And his soul ring configuration is too poor."
Soon, it was Tang San and Xiao Wu's turn. With their soul power levels, they quickly passed the first stage of the admission standard assessment and went directly into the final practical combat assessment.
Yang Xiong seemed to think of something. His gaze swept through the crowd, and sure enough, he saw a cold-faced, well-endowed young girl. It looked like she was Zhu Zhuqing from the original story.
Zhu Zhuqing was indeed extremely beautiful, with a figure even more exaggerated than Yang Xiong had imagined. Especially with her skin as white as snow, it was impossible to tell she was only twelve years old.
Yang Xiong suddenly felt a sharp pain in his waist. He saw Ning Rongrong looking at him with disdain. "Little Xiongzi, I thought you only knew how to cultivate. I didn't expect you to be so improper. You can't take your eyes off a girl just because she's pretty."
At this moment, Yang Xiong was extremely speechless. "Rong Rong, are you mistaken about something? I'm just a normal person."
Instead, Ning Rongrong's grip tightened. "I don't think you're normal. I'm as beautiful as a flower and so dazzling in school, yet I don't see you looking at me like you did just now."
Yang Xiong quickly broke free from Ning Rongrong's hand, complaining inwardly: The difference between people is really huge, whether it's their figure or personality.
However, Yang Xiong spoke seriously. "Rong Rong, it's precisely because you're too dazzling in school that I don't dare to get close. Registering is important now, let's not focus on these insignificant little things."
Ning Rongrong's eyes showed suspicion when she heard Yang Xiong's words, but her gaze was quickly drawn to the old man at the very front.
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