The sixty-something examiner first examined the candidates' bones to determine their age. Faking it was impossible.
After confirming the age, they assessed the soul power. Just looking at the Soul Rings on the candidate was enough; possessing two, both of which were hundred-year Soul Rings, meant passing.
Soon it was Ao Tian's turn. As he was about to step forward, Ning Rongrong, who was standing behind him, suddenly said, "Ao Tian, can I go first?"
"Of course," Ao Tian said with a smile, stepping aside.
Ning Rongrong limped over to the old man.
"Young lady, what happened to your leg?" the old man asked with a smile, his expression kindly.
Ning Rongrong said, "I accidentally twisted it on the road."
The old man said, "Our academy has healing Soul Masters. Regardless of whether you pass the assessment or not, I'll have someone take you for treatment afterward."
"Thank you," Ning Rongrong said.
The old man nodded and said, "Extend your hand."
Ning Rongrong reached out her hand, allowing the old man to examine it.
"You are of the appropriate age. Now, release your Martial Soul and Soul Rings for me to see."
Ning Rongrong turned slightly, opening her palm. Seven-colored light surged from her hand, eventually condensing into a pagoda radiating a rainbow glow.
Two yellow Soul Rings rose from beneath her feet, circling her body. At that moment, her temperament underwent a drastic change, becoming sacred and noble, radiating a powerful aura.
A slight smile played on her lips as she glanced behind her, only to find Ao Tian, Gu Yue Na, and Xiao Wu indifferent. Zhu Zhuqing's expression beneath her mask seemed somewhat shocked.
Ning Rongrong was deeply disappointed; this was not the reaction she had hoped for.
In her estimation, Ao Tian and the others should be utterly shocked when they saw her Martial Soul.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda – who in the Soul Master world didn't know of it?
However, besides Zhu Zhuqing, the other three didn't even change their expressions much.
Xiao Wu was only slightly surprised, saying, "What a beautiful Martial Soul."
She didn't know anything about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Gu Yue Na knew even less, and Ao Tian understood Ning Rongrong's little schemes, watching her with a smile.
Ning Rongrong could only pout, comforting herself internally, "Uncultured."
The teacher's expression became uncertain when Ning Rongrong released her Martial Soul, asking, "Young miss, does your family know you are here?"
Ning Rongrong nonchalantly replied, "Yes, they do. What about it?"
"It's nothing." The old man said, his expression not quite calm.
"So, did I pass?"
"You passed. Stand to the side for now. There are four more people after you. I'll finish testing them, then arrange for someone to treat you." The old man said.
"Then I'll trouble you." Ning Rongrong acted politely and stood to the side.
She wanted to see what Martial Souls Ao Tian and the others possessed.
Ao Tian came forward and held out his hand. The old man pinched it a few times and said, "Age is suitable. Release your Martial Soul."
Ao Tian's age was definitely a problem, but he could make the other person believe he was no older than thirteen.
He directly reverted to his true appearance. Two dragon horns, each over a dozen centimeters long, sprouted from his forehead, and a golden Dragon Scale was in the center of his forehead.
Two yellow and one purple Soul Rings rose from beneath Ao Tian's feet.
The old man's eyes widened, and he abruptly stood up, exclaiming in disbelief, "You're a Soul Elder?"
After speaking, he realized his words were a bit foolish. Three Soul Rings meant what else but a Soul Elder? However, the shock Ao Tian had given him was too great. Not yet thirteen years old, and already a Soul Elder! What kind of monstrous talent was that?
Ning Rongrong's pretty face was already in a daze, staring at the Soul Rings on Ao Tian's body in disbelief. Her mind had almost stopped working, and she could only murmur, "Impossible... impossible."
Dai Mubai's expression changed. First, he was shocked, then it became somewhat uncertain. He had previously speculated about the relationship between Ao Tian and Gu Yue Na, but he didn't care what the relationship was. He believed in his own charm, and in the power of the White Tiger Martial Soul.
Even if he was a little less handsome than the other person, the power of the White Tiger Martial Soul was enough to make up for it.
What woman didn't love a man with strong power?
But now, his confidence suddenly wasn't so strong. A Soul Elder not yet thirteen years old, and also more handsome than him, how could he compete? He was now fifteen years old, and only at level thirty-seven.
"Did I pass?" Ao Tian asked.
"You passed, you passed," the old man said quickly, not even asking what Ao Tian's Martial Soul was.
Ao Tian stood beside Ning Rongrong, while Xiao Wu went to the old man and held out her fair little hand.
The old man pinched it twice and said, "Age is suitable. Release your Martial Soul."
"Watch closely," Xiao Wu said proudly. Her ears grew longer, sprouting white fur, and her legs became more slender.
Also with three Soul Rings, two yellow and one purple, appeared on her. The old man's just-calmed mood was shocked again.
Another Soul Elder. What was going on today? Two freaks had appeared at once.
"Grandpa, did I pass?" Xiao Wu asked playfully.
"Ah—passed." The old man replied quickly.
Xiao Wu gave Gu Yue Na behind her a gesture of encouragement, then skipped over to Ao Tian's side.
Ning Rongrong was completely dumbfounded, and even Dai Mubai began to doubt if he was seeing things.
Next was Gu Yue Na. Even the old man was shocked by her appearance. After pinching her a few times, her age also passed.
She directly restored her original appearance, and a purple scale appeared in the center of her forehead, her purple hair growing even longer.
Beneath her feet, three Soul Rings also rose, the same as Ao Tian's, only in appearance, without containing any Soul Skills. Even a Title Douluo couldn't identify them.
The old man was already too shocked to speak.
Gu Yue Na didn't speak, and directly came to Ao Tian's side.
Standing beside her were three Soul Elders of similar age to her. Ning Rongrong, who had been proud just moments ago, now wanted to find a hole to crawl into.
Back in the sect, everyone praised her as a genius, and she too believed herself to be a peerless genius.
But now, only bitterness remained in her heart, and she felt like a clown.
She was only at level twenty-six, while others had already become Soul Elders. The gap was not just a little bit; she couldn't catch up even if she tried.
Zhu Zhuqing was the last one. When she released her Martial Soul, two yellow Soul Rings appeared around her.
The old man immediately breathed a sigh of relief. This one isn't a Soul Elder finally. He felt like he might be scared to death if another Soul Elder appeared.
Although Zhu Zhuqing wasn't a Soul Elder, Ning Rongrong no longer cared. She had already received a huge shock.
At the instant Zhu Zhuqing released her Martial Soul, Dai Mubai's body trembled violently, and disbelief flashed in his eyes.
Zhu Zhuqing released her Martial Soul, and the seal Ao Tian had placed on her could no longer conceal the aura of her Martial Soul. The White Tiger Martial Soul's special sensitivity to the Netherworld Spirit Cat Martial Soul nearly suffocated Dai Mubai.
"You... you're Zhu Zhuqing?" Dai Mubai asked, his voice trembling slightly.
He remembered this masked girl; she was also present at the hotel yesterday, but he hadn't paid much attention. If it really was Zhu Zhuqing...
Thinking of this, cold sweat immediately broke out on Dai Mubai's back.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at him with a detached gaze and said in a calm voice, "No."
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