Ning Rongrong and Xue Na nestled close to Su Yu. Ning Rongrong gently poked Su Yu's side and whispered, "Brother, this Shrek Academy is really interesting. Requiring level 21 Soul Power at twelve years old is way too strict, isn't it?"
Xue Na also nodded, standing on her toes to lean close to Su Yu's ear and whisper, "Any child with such talent would likely be treated as a cultivation target at any Advanced Soul Master Academy. Yet they specifically choose this seemingly shabby academy... It seems Shrek Academy truly isn't simple."
At that moment, it was Tang San's turn for testing. Tang San stepped forward and extended his hand.
Li Yusong, responsible for the testing, looked at the plainly dressed boy before him and felt inexplicably satisfied. Though his appearance was ordinary, his broad forehead and clear, bright eyes revealed a steady composure.
Li Yusong's fingers carefully felt the bones in Tang San's hand. Suddenly, his eyebrows raised slightly, and a trace of doubt appeared on his face. "Hmm, child, have you been practicing some hand techniques?"
Tang San was slightly surprised that the other had noticed but nodded frankly. "Yes. May I ask if this causes any issues?"
"None." Li Yusong waved his hand, his tone softening. "It's just that your finger and wrist bones are sturdier than ordinary children's, clearly from long-term training. Come, show me your lower leg."
Tang San complied by rolling up his pant leg, revealing his sturdy calf.
Li Yusong gently pinched the muscles of his calf and pressed the bone joints, gradually showing a satisfied smile. "Hmm, solid tendons and bones—you're one who can endure hardship. Your age also meets the requirements. What are your Soul Power and Martial Soul?"
"Teacher, my Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, and my Soul Power Level is 29."
Tang San summoned his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, two yellow Soul Rings appearing above it, and answered calmly.
As soon as he finished speaking, low murmurs arose around them.
Blue Silver Grass? Wasn't that recognized as a Useless Martial Soul? How could he have level 29 Soul Power?
"Level 29?" A flicker of surprise passed through Li Yusong's eyes, then he gently shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of regret. "Your Soul Power Level is quite good. Achieving this at twelve years old is truly outstanding."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Tang San before finally speaking. "It's just... your Martial Soul is rather ordinary."
Blue Silver Grass—that was publicly acknowledged as a Useless Martial Soul. It had almost no combat capability. No matter how high the Soul Power, the inherent limitations of the Martial Soul itself meant how much promise could there be?
Yet Tang San showed no discouragement at these words. Instead, he looked up at Li Yusong, his eyes clear and exceptionally firm, his tone carrying certainty. "Teacher, I've heard that Shrek Academy is the 'Monster Academy,' only accepting monsters, not ordinary people."
He paused briefly, meeting Li Yusong's probing gaze as he continued. "With a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, yet reaching level 29 Soul Power at twelve years old... Wouldn't you say I qualify as a 'monster'?"
These words not only stunned Li Yusong, but also silenced the nearby students watching the commotion, causing them to unconsciously ponder the statement.
Yes, who said a Useless Martial Soul couldn't produce a genius?
A twelve-year-old with level 29 Soul Power would be astonishing no matter which Martial Soul it was.
Even if the Martial Soul was Blue Silver Grass, the speed of this Soul Power improvement itself carried a strange aura.
Li Yusong looked into Tang San's unusually determined eyes, fell silent for a moment, then suddenly grinned, the wrinkles on his face smoothing out:
"Interesting! That makes sense! Alright, kid, I'll take you! You've passed the assessment, go on in!"
Tang San quickly bowed. "Thank you, teacher."
With Tang San having passed the test, Xiao Wu hopped forward and placed her hand on the table.
Li Yusong felt Xiao Wu's finger bones a couple of times and nodded with satisfaction.
"Hmm, little girl, your age qualifies. What is your Martial Soul and Soul Power?"
"Teacher! My Martial Soul is the Soft Bone Rabbit, and my Soul Power Level is 29!"
Xiao Wu summoned her Martial Soul, and a pair of rabbit ears appeared on her head, along with a fluffy tail on her rear.
Li Yusong stroked his chin thoughtfully for a moment, then nodded at Xiao Wu.
"Alright, you've passed the assessment too. Get ready for the next part of the exam!"
"Okay, I understand!"
Xiao Wu hopped away to the side.
Next, it was Ning Rongrong's turn. Li Yusong checked her bone age and asked her to release her Martial Soul.
A nine-colored glow appeared behind Ning Rongrong, followed by a small nine-story pagoda materializing in her hand.
As the pagoda appeared, three Soul Rings—yellow, yellow, and purple—suddenly rose from her feet.
The three Soul Rings slowly orbited her body, with the purple Soul Ring representing the Soul Elder level particularly eye-catching.
"Hiss—"
Everyone present gasped sharply, their eyes collectively focusing on Ning Rongrong, faces full of shock.
A twelve-year-old Soul Elder? Such talent was simply unheard of!
Xiao Wu, both shocked and delighted, ran over to Ning Rongrong in a few steps, grabbed her hand, and exclaimed with excitement:
"Rongrong! You've already broken through to Soul Elder! That's amazing!"
Ning Rongrong, feeling a bit shy under everyone's gaze, blushed slightly but still nodded proudly:
"Yes! I just broke through not long ago."
Unlike the excitement of those around, Li Yusong's expression suddenly changed as he looked at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Rongrong's hand.
His earlier smile faded, replaced by seriousness as he asked in a deep voice:
"Little girl, does your family know you're here?"
Ning Rongrong was taken aback by his sudden seriousness, blinked, and asked somewhat confused:
"Teacher, isn't there an old saying that education should be without discrimination?"
"I meet the enrollment criteria. Can't I join Shrek Academy?"
Hearing this, a faint smile appeared on Li Yusong's face:
"You're right. In that case, go wait over there and prepare to take the other assessments together later!"
"Thank you, teacher!"
Ning Rongrong immediately beamed, her eyes curving into smiles, as she retracted her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and hurried briskly into the academy.
Watching her retreating figure, Li Yusong stroked his beard and muttered under his breath:
"The little girl from Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School... Shrek Academy is really going to get lively this time."
Xiao Wu and Xue Na exchanged glances beside them, both breathing a sigh of relief. Xiao Wu even clapped her hands excitedly:
"Great! Rongrong passed too!"
After Ning Rongrong passed, it was Xue Na's turn to step forward.
Li Yusong checked her bone age by feeling her wrist—it met the standard.
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