Shrek City, Shrek Academy.
As the number one academy on the Douluo Continent, this place is where countless Spirit Masters yearn to be.
Shrek Academy covers an extremely vast area; it is a city in itself.
The next morning, Wu Changkong led Fang Yang and his group to the main entrance of Shrek Academy.
Outside the academy, people were bustling, and it was exceptionally lively.
Young Spirit Masters from all over the continent gathered here, all to participate in the triennial Shrek Academy enrollment assessment.
"Wow, so many people…"
Xu Xiaoyan looked at the sea of people before her, her eyes wide with surprise.
She subconsciously leaned closer to Fang Yang, her small hand involuntarily gripping his sleeve.
Wu Changkong's expression was calm as he explained, "Enrollment is always like this every year. Shrek Academy only recruits new students once every three years, and less than one-tenth of them eventually pass the assessment."
Just then, a woman with an outstanding temperament walked towards them.
She was about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, with a cascade of white hair flowing down her back, dark green eyes, and a light green long dress that made her skin appear like snow and gave her an elegant demeanor.
"Hello, Teacher Shen." Everyone greeted in unison.
Shen Yi smiled and nodded in response, "Long time no see, everyone."
Her voice was gentle and pleasant, carrying an approachable warmth that made people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.
Wu Changkong stepped forward, "I'm entrusting Fang Yang and the others to you."
Even before their departure, he had already contacted Shen Yi to make thorough arrangements for the students.
"You can rest assured and leave it to me."
Shen Yi took out a hexagonal metal牌 from her spirit tool and handed it to Wu Changkong, "This is what you wanted."
Wu Changkong took the metal牌, then turned to Fang Yang and the others, instructing, "I have some important matters to attend to. You must follow Teacher Shen's arrangements."
After speaking, his figure headed towards the depths of Shrek Academy.
"Teacher Wu, this is…" Xie Xie couldn't help but ask upon seeing this.
Fang Yang glanced at the metal牌 thoughtfully, vaguely guessing something.
The others, however, looked puzzled, not understanding why Wu Changkong had suddenly left.
"You'll see Teacher Wu once you pass the assessment."
Shen Yi explained gently, her gaze softly sweeping over everyone, "Now, follow me."
"Alright."
Everyone responded in unison, following Shen Yi into Shrek Academy.
The moment they passed through the academy gate, Fang Yang felt the surrounding noise abruptly disappear.
Clearly, a sophisticated spirit tool soundproofing array had been set up here, completely isolating the outside clamor.
"Is this Shrek Academy?" Tang Wulin looked around, his eyes shining with curiosity.
Shen Yi nodded slightly and explained softly, "This place is also called Shrek Inner City, and it was the earliest Shrek City."
"Later, after Shrek City expanded, this entire area became part of the academy, and the entire Shrek City is managed by the academy."
She paused, "This is both where the students study and the core of the entire city. Only those approved by the academy and its students can freely enter and exit Shrek Inner City."
Everyone looked around, and saw that the environment within the academy was ancient and elegant, with lush green trees, appearing to bring peace to the mind.
Under Shen Yi's guidance, they arrived at a plaza.
"This is Lingbing Plaza."
Shen Yi pointed to the giant fountain sculpture in the center of the plaza and introduced, "At the center is the statue of Huo Yuhao, surrounded by his major Soul Spirits. As a legendary figure of the academy, Huo Yuhao's statue is placed in the most prominent position, directly facing the main teaching building."
"Let's go, follow me into the teaching building."
Shen Yi called out softly, leading everyone towards the magnificent circular building.
As they drew closer, the densely packed statues on the building's surface gradually became clearer.
Each statue was lifelike, with different expressions, as if telling its own story.
"These are the statues of Inner Court Disciples."
Shen Yi explained, "Any Disciple who can enter the Inner Court of Shrek Academy will have a statue here, serving as both a commemoration of their achievements and a testament to the academy's history."
Just like that, Shen Yi led them inside the building.
The moment they stepped inside, an indescribable sense of awe washed over them.
The dome, over ten meters high, the magnificent yet ancient and elegant decorations, and the exquisite murals on the walls all emphasized its profound heritage.
Shen Yi continued to introduce, "This building is named Shrek Tower, and all the murals you see depict events that have occurred in Shrek Academy over its twenty-thousand-year history."
After an unknown period of walking, through many winding corridors, Fang Yang and the others, led by Shen Yi, arrived at a circular hall.
This hall was over twenty meters high, and the dome was still adorned with exquisite murals.
Everyone looked up, and couldn't help but open their eyes in surprise.
The main subject of this mural was a giant Black Dragon, its golden eyes radiating terrifying, suffocating Killing Intent.
Its huge wings were spread, and its entire body emitted a dark purple halo.
Logically speaking, such a mural should bring a powerful Divine Might.
Strangely, except for Fang Yang and Gu Yue, whose expressions were normal, the others, although showing surprise, did not appear noticeably uncomfortable.
After all, they had consumed the Fourth-Grade Creation Pill!
Everyone's Spirit had undergone a qualitative leap under the effect of the Creation Pill.
A mere mural containing a trace of the Golden Eyed Black Dragon King's Bloodline aura naturally could not affect them.
Unless it was Di Tian's essence blood, or the Golden Eyed Black Dragon King itself appeared.
Otherwise, this level of Divine Might was simply not worth mentioning for those whose Spirits had already evolved to the peak.
"This is…"
Xie Xie had just opened his mouth when he suddenly realized that Shen Yi's figure had disappeared at some point.
In this domed circular hall, only the seven of them remained.
"Then what should we do?" Tang Wulin asked.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi exchanged glances, both looking bewildered.
Just then, everyone started discussing amongst themselves.
"It seems this is the first test."
Fang Yang said calmly, his gaze fixed on the mural, "Who wants to take care of it?"
"I'll do it." Tang Wulin volunteered.
He manifested his Blue Silver Emperor, and a Blue Silver Entanglement shattered the Black Dragon mural.
"How is this possible?!"
Shen Yi and an old man in a dark green robe quickly walked out from behind a stone pillar, both their faces filled with disbelief.
The old man stared intently at Fang Yang and the others, his voice trembling, "The Golden Eyed Black Dragon King's Divine Might… it's actually ineffective against you?"
Shen Yi took a deep breath, trying to calm the shock in her heart.
She had been at Shrek Academy for many years and had never seen anyone so composed in the Black Dragon Hall, let alone directly destroying this Golden Eyed Black Dragon King mural.
"Elder Li, what about the score for this…"
Shen Yi didn't dwell on it, asking Elder Li. She was concerned about Fang Yang and the others' scores.
Elder Li's gaze swept over the seven of them with a complex expression, finally stating in a deep voice, "These little fellows ignored the Divine Might and shattered the Golden Eyed Black Dragon King mural. All of them receive full marks."
"Thank you, Elder Li…"
Hearing Elder Li's words, Shen Yi was agitated and showed a hint of joy.
"Little ones, good luck to you!"
Elder Li glanced at Fang Yang and the others, then departed.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On my Patreon, I have several advance chapters available if you're interested in more than 100:
- For $1, you get 20 fewer chapters than the $2.50 tier.
- For $2.50, you get 40 fewer chapters than the $4 tier.
- And for $4, you get them all.
The number of chapters is updated every 7 days and increases by 7 to 8 chapters.
My Patre*n: pa*r*on*com/FanTranslator