Chapter 44: Zhao Wuji Who Is Gradually Overthinking
Just as Zhou Chen's soul power pressure filled the whole field and even Li Yusong could hardly support it, a cold shout that startled heaven and earth suddenly rang out:
"Let go!"
In the next second, a burly figure glowing with golden light shot out from inside the academy. Stretching out two large hands like cattail leaf fans, he directly grabbed Zhou Chen and Li Yusong by the shoulders, then fiercely pushed the two of them in two different directions, left and right!
"Bang!"
With a muffled sound like a vacuum explosion, Zhou Chen and Li Yusong finally separated. That suffocating golden soul power pressure also finally dissipated.
"Old Man Li, how do you handle matters? To cause such a huge commotion?" The burly figure shouted angrily.
Hearing the burly figure's reprimand, Li Yusong smiled bitterly: "This old man was careless. This child is simply not like a mortal. His soul power is extremely terrifying; if you hadn't come, my reputation would have been ruined here."
"Humph, having lived in seclusion for decades, what damn reputation do you have."
The burly figure snorted, immediately turning around to look at Zhou Chen.
This also allowed Zhou Chen to see his appearance clearly. This person had an ordinary appearance and was short in stature but extremely stout. His shoulders were broad like a city wall, giving people a strong sense of oppression.
"My name is Zhao Wuji. I am the Vice Dean of Shrek Academy."
The burly figure introduced himself. Then, fixing his gaze on Zhou Chen, he said in an unkind tone: "Old Man Li's lack of skill is his problem. But why didn't you retract your power just now? Do you know that this could cause a loss of life?"
"Vice Dean Zhao, my soul power went out of control just now."
Zhou Chen spread his hands, his expression sincere and amiable.
Hearing this, Zhao Wuji nodded with an ugly expression, considering it a reluctant acceptance of Zhou Chen's words.
Immediately after, he suddenly asked: "What is your soul power rank?"
"Level forty."
Having reached this point, there was no need for Zhou Chen to hide it anymore.
As soon as these words were spoken, except for Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing who already knew the inside story, everyone else instantly sucked in a breath of cold air.
Ning Rongrong's eyes widened even more. Strange splendor rippled in her eyes, and her heartbeat accelerated.
Twelve years old, level forty soul power, and he almost defeated a Soul Emperor powerhouse just now. Such a person could no longer be described as a genius! It was simply a myth!
"Which... family do you come from?"
Zhao Wuji's expression was grave. The strength displayed by this brat had already broken the fastest cultivation record in ten thousand years!
Which soul master family exactly raised such a monster! He feared that even the Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao, could not catch up to him when he was young!
Hearing Zhao Wuji's question, Zhou Chen put on an awkward yet polite smile: "A hidden family, not worth mentioning."
"Forget it if you don't want to say."
Zhao Wuji waved his hand, seemingly unconcerned, but in reality, his heart was already in turmoil.
Hidden families were even more formidable! Just among those he knew, there were several hidden families possessing Title Douluos.
For example, the Ye family of the Nine Heart Begonia, whose movements are elusive like a divine dragon showing its head but not its tail.
Although in every generation of the Ye family, at most only two people possess the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul, among these two people, there is inevitably one healing-type Title Douluo!
Another example is the Star Crown Sect's Xu family of the Star Luo Empire. The Star Crown martial soul of this Xu family is one of the six super martial souls personally invested by Spirit Hall, and is carved on the Elder Token of Spirit Hall.
If not for the population being too sparse, coupled with the suppression by the Star Luo Imperial Family's Dai family, I am afraid they would have come out of seclusion long ago!
There is also the Clear Sky School.
Because of the conflict with Spirit Hall, this former number one sect in the world has closed its mountain for over ten years, and very few people know where they are...
The family behind Zhou Chen should not be one of those hidden families he knows. However, this is even more terrifying, okay!
There is not even anyone who knows them; what does that indicate?
Is it because their family does not come out to move around?
Of course not. Zhao Wuji, who had rich social experience and had been miserably beaten by Spirit Hall and various experts, almost instantly thought of a terrifying guess. That is... those who know the name of Zhou Chen's family are all dead!
Fortunately, Zhou Chen did not say which family he came from just now. Otherwise, perhaps before long, he would be silenced by an expert from the hidden family.
The more Zhao Wuji thought about it, the more terrifying he felt it was. He could not help but subconsciously wipe the cold sweat seeping from his forehead. Immediately, he hurriedly laughed loudly twice, looked at Li Yusong, and asked, "Old Man Li, how many people did you recruit this time?"
"Counting this terrifying brat, the total is five people."
Li Yusong glanced at Zhou Chen and replied, "All five of them meet our academy's standards. Their soul power all exceeds level 25. Among them, two girls have significant backgrounds, coming from the Zhu family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile family respectively."
"Not bad, not bad. It seems there are quite a few little monsters this year."
Zhao Wuji nodded with satisfaction. Immediately looking at Tang San and the others, he said, "Since your soul power all exceeds level 25, then the remaining few stages are exempt from testing. As long as you pass my final stage, you can enroll."
After speaking, Zhao Wuji waved his hand, signaling Zhou Chen, Tang San, and the others to follow him.
"Right, I forgot to mention."
Zhao Wuji suddenly turned his head, looked at the other dozen or so youths and parents still waiting nearby, and slowly said in an unquestionable tone, "Because of today's accident, our enrollment this year will end early. Everyone, please go back."
After speaking, Zhao Wuji waved his hand again, signaling Zhou Chen and the others to follow him.
Hearing Zhao Wuji's words, the remaining dozen or so parents looked at each other in blank dismay, but none dared to voice opposition.
Are you kidding? That level 60-plus Soul Emperor just now was shaken away by this Vice Dean Zhao with a single palm strike. His strength might have already reached the Soul Sage rank. They dared not behave atrociously in front of such a powerhouse.
After hesitating for a moment, these parents finally left with their children amidst sighs.
Soon, led by Zhao Wuji and Li Yusong, everyone arrived at a clearing deep within the academy.
Here, two other academy teachers were waiting. They were the testers for the second and third stages, the level 67 Star Luo Chess Soul Emperor Lu Qibin, and the level 72 Food System Soul Sage, Shao Xin.
When they learned that enrollment had ended and the second and third stages would no longer be tested, they came together to the testing location of the fourth stage.
After everyone stood still, Zhao Wuji turned around and suddenly said with a smile, "What I am assessing is your ability in actual combat. The opponent for actual combat is me!"
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