As if nothing had changed, yet it felt like his body had evolved.
His meridians seemed to have suddenly opened up, granting him an overwhelming sense of clarity.
Dugu Feng was lost in the sensation.
It was too pleasurable—so much so that he didn't want to wake up.
Under the protection of the two Emerald Dragon Snakes, he was both absorbing the Spirit Ring and resting.
His consciousness sank into a warm embrace, completely losing track of time.
That morning, at the entrance of Shrek Academy.
Ning Rongrong, dressed in a sky-blue gown, stood there, watching with great interest as Li Yusong assessed the new applicants.
One by one, the young boys and girls were rejected by Li Yusong.
Ning Rongrong walked over and said, "Teacher, at this rate, we won't recruit a single student today. When will we finally get a junior sister? It's so boring being stuck with just those guys all the time!"
She had been at Shrek Academy for nearly a year now, and counting her, there were only four students in total.
Namely, Dai Mubai with the Evil Eye White Tiger, Ma Hongjun with the Evil Fire Phoenix, and that disgusting Sausage Specialist Oscar with his revolting Martial Soul.
Finally, it was enrollment season again.
Ning Rongrong had been eagerly waiting to recruit some juniors, but after all this time, not a single one had passed the test.
"Rongrong, this academy only accepts monsters, not ordinary people. If they were just average students, they wouldn't even be qualified to train alongside you!"
Li Yusong knew exactly how to talk to Ning Rongrong, his tone gentle yet firm.
Since arriving at Shrek Academy, Ning Rongrong had worked hard, and her talent was extraordinary.
On top of that, she occasionally threw tantrums and played some tricks.
None of the teachers at Shrek Academy dared to underestimate her.
Only Flender, armed with a letter from Ning Fengzhi—akin to holding an imperial decree—dared to enforce some discipline as the academy's dean.
However, after her time at the Heaven Dou Imperial Junior Academy with Dugu Feng, Ning Rongrong's pride had diminished.
Because Dugu Feng surpassed her in every aspect.
His presence constantly motivated her, making her behave much more humbly at Shrek Academy.
She trained diligently, and her Soul Power Level had already reached 28, quickly approaching 30.
During breaks, she couldn't help but compare every student to Dugu Feng.
Dai Mubai, who was over three years older than Dugu Feng, was only at Soul Power Level 38. Though he was originally considered a genius, compared to Dugu Feng, he fell far short. Moreover, the pressure Dai Mubai exerted on her was nothing compared to Dugu Feng's. In an actual fight, Dugu Feng could probably take on several Dai Mubais.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun even frequented brothels together—neither of them was any good. How could they compare to Dugu Feng's drive?
As for Oscar, he was just a support-type Soul Master. No matter how talented he was, he was useless to her—the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was already the strongest support sect.
"Sigh, even the monsters here aren't as monstrous as Dugu Feng!
Is there really no one in this vast world more of a freak than him?"
Ning Rongrong sighed helplessly. In her heart, Dugu Feng was the true monster.
Just then, a towering young woman in black leather walked over.
Here, "towering" referred to the grandeur of her chest.
Ning Rongrong took a deep breath and glanced down at her own.
"How can she be so advanced? She looks even younger than me!"
This girl had an extremely voluptuous figure, her face cold from the depths of her heart, with a pair of black eyes devoid of any vitality. The stark contrast in her aura made her stand out in the crowd at a glance.
Ning Rongrong had a premonition that this girl must possess remarkable talent.
Indeed, the girl's Soul Power Level had already reached the thirtieth rank.
"I just broke through to the thirtieth rank yesterday and haven't had the chance to absorb a Spirit Ring yet," Zhu Zhuqing said indifferently.
At such a young age, she was already a Soul Expert, two levels higher than Ning Rongrong herself.
With such talent, she naturally passed Li Yusong's test without any issues.
Ning Rongrong immediately became excited—finally, there was a real monster here.
It seemed luck was on their side next.
Another youth in blue attire and a petite, adorable girl also passed smoothly.
Ning Rongrong was thrilled.
"Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, and Xiao Wu, right? Let me show you around the academy!"
Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul was the Netherworld Cat. The moment she revealed it, Ning Rongrong instantly recognized her identity—she was from the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire.
If Shrek Academy could have a Dai Mubai, it was only natural they could have a Zhu Zhuqing as well.
Dean Flender truly had extensive connections, not only familiar with her father but also with people from the Star Luo Empire. She didn't believe Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing had found their way here on their own—it must have been arranged by their families.
As for Tang San and Xiao Wu, however, they puzzled her. One had the Blue Silver Grass Soul Spirit, and the other the Soft Bone Rabbit Soul Spirit.
Both were rather ordinary Martial Souls, yet their cultivation speed was astonishing. Both were at the twenty-ninth rank, one level higher than her, which left her amazed.
"Our Shrek Academy currently has four students. With the three of you joining, we'll have seven in total. Finally, we won't have to feel so lonely anymore."
"I'd say you all seem pretty normal, but the other three students here are a bit... special. You'll understand once you get to know them."
Ning Rongrong enthusiastically began introducing Shrek Academy to the newcomers.
Zhu Zhuqing was already quite familiar with the academy—she had visited Suotuo City long before.
Moreover, this was also arranged by her family, as Flender had ties with them.
Otherwise, Dai Mubai wouldn't have come here either.
Tang San and Xiao Wu, however, were full of curiosity, constantly asking questions.
After a while, they finally arrived before Zhao Wuji for their assessment.
With new students finally joining, the playful Zhao Wuji naturally decided to take matters into his own hands.
He planned to spar with Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing to test their true capabilities.
Shrek Academy only accepted monsters, so he needed to confirm whether these three qualified.
What he didn't know was that atop a wooden roof in the village, a middle-aged man who appeared to be around fifty years old was watching the training grounds intently.
This man was exceptionally tall and burly, though his attire was disheveled—a tattered robe without even patches.
His eyes were narrowed as if he had just woken up.
But when he heard Zhao Wuji was about to take action himself, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, like a tiger ready to pounce.
This was none other than Tang Hao, who had been protecting Tang San and Xiao Wu all along.
Ever since Tang San awakened his Twin Soul Spirits, Tang Hao had seen hope for revenge.
He spent most of his time secretly observing Tang San's growth, and Tang San had not disappointed him—within a few years, he had cultivated to near-Soul Expert strength.
His son had now become his pride.
There was also Xiao Wu, equivalent to reserving a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring and Soul Bone for his son.
Add to that the hundred-thousand-year Soul Bone left behind by A Yin.
Tang San would possess at least two hundred-thousand-year Soul Bones.
The Clear Sky Sect would surely regain its former glory under his son's leadership—this was Tang Hao's conviction.
He fixed his intense gaze on Zhao Wuji.
Immovable Bright King, if you dare harm my son, I'll make sure you regret ever being born.
In his eyes, protecting his own was only natural.
Unaware, Zhao Wuji teetered on the edge of life and death.
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