At Shrek Academy, Wang Donger and the other two followed behind Cai Yue'er, taking in everything around them.
"Good heavens..."
Er Ming was like a country bumpkin who had never seen the world, craning his neck to look around with his mouth wide open, unable to close it for a long while.
"I've never seen these things before."
Although Da Ming appeared slightly more composed on the surface, the shock in his eyes was equally difficult to conceal.
He stood with his hands behind his back, trying to maintain his elder brother's demeanor, but his constantly darting eyes betrayed the turmoil in his heart.
"Indeed... incredible."
As for Wang Donger, ever since that disgusting feeling of repulsion had vanished, she had become much more cheerful, observing everything around her with curious eyes.
"The rules for joining Shrek Academy are very simple."
Cai Yue'er spoke without turning her head, her voice cold and aloof.
"You need to pass ten assessments."
"Each assessment is worth 10 points, for a total of 100 points."
"As long as your total score reaches 60 points, you pass and can stay to become an official student."
"Ten assessments?"
Er Ming's ears twitched, and he quickly leaned in, asking in a muffled voice.
"Teacher, what are those ten assessments... exactly?"
"Could you give us some inside info first? Just so the child can be a bit mentally prepared, right?"
Cai Yue'er stopped her pace, turned her head slightly, and gave him a cold glance.
"You'll know when we get there."
After saying that, she continued walking forward, having absolutely no intention of explaining.
"Uh..."
Er Ming met with a cold rebuff and scratched his head awkwardly, retreating sheepishly.
"This teacher... has quite a temper."
He didn't give up and asked another question.
"Then... what about the others?"
"I saw so many people outside, why are there only a few of us here?"
"You're late."
Cai Yue'er's voice remained cold, as if saying even one more word would be a waste of her breath.
Er Ming shrank his neck; they couldn't be blamed for this, the blame lay with that troublemaker Tang San.
At this moment, Da Ming, who had been silent, spoke up.
Looking at Cai Yue'er's back, he hesitated for a moment and asked.
"Excuse me, Teacher..."
"Can we really observe the entire assessment?"
"We saw outside just now that many parents seemed to stay on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest and didn't come in."
After all, this was an internal assessment of the academy, and some parts might involve secrets; generally, outsiders were not allowed to watch.
Cai Yue'er didn't stop her pace and said indifferently,
"Since you could fly up here by your own ability, it means you have the qualification."
"Watch if you want, as long as you don't interfere with the assessment process."
Cai Yue'er's tone remained flat.
This made Er Ming feel a bit suspicious.
"Big brother, this teacher... is a bit off."
He lowered his voice and said to Da Ming.
"We just flew directly up here! At that speed, even a Titled Douluo would have to put in some effort, right?"
"Logically, seeing powerful people like us bringing a child to school, shouldn't she act a bit more shocked or be a bit more polite?"
"Stop talking, it won't be good if you're overheard."
Da Ming spoke up to stop Er Ming's urge to share.
While they were talking, the group had already arrived in front of a massive circular building.
An electronic screen hung above the main entrance, displaying the words: 'First Assessment Station: Spirit Power Test'.
"We're here."
Cai Yue'er stopped her pace and pointed to a sophisticated and complex-looking instrument inside.
"First item, testing spirit power."
"Place your hand on it and input your spirit power."
"Alright!"
As soon as she heard about testing spirit power, Wang Donger instantly perked up.
She puffed out her small chest and walked forward with full confidence; in terms of talent, Wang Donger felt she could certainly be considered a genius.
A Spirit Grandmaster before even turning twelve!
Wang Donger walked up to the instrument, took a deep breath, and pressed her fair little hand onto the sensor platform.
"Hum——"
The instrument vibrated slightly, and a soft light glowed.
Immediately after, a red number jumped onto the screen above:
"Level 24."
Seeing this number, Wang Donger lifted her chin proudly and looked at Cai Yue'er, waiting for the other's praise.
Da Ming and Er Ming also had gratified smiles on their faces.
As expected of their talented little princess.
However, Cai Yue'er only gave a faint glance at the number on the screen and emotionlessly recorded it on the form in her hand.
"Level 24, barely passable."
"7 points."
"What?!"
Hearing this score, not only was Wang Donger dumbfounded, but Er Ming also instantly bristled.
"7 points?!"
Er Ming stared wide-eyed at Cai Yue'er.
"Teacher, are you mistaken?"
"Our Xiao Qi is not even 12 years old! A Level 24 Spirit Grandmaster!"
"Wouldn't this be considered a top-tier genius anywhere? How can you only give 7 points?"
"Even on a ten-point scale, this is too low, isn't it? At the very least, she should get 9 points!"
"This is unfair!"
Facing Er Ming's questioning, Cai Yue'er didn't even lift an eyelid, merely saying coldly,
"Dissatisfied?"
"In this academy, the score is whatever I say it is."
"If you're not satisfied, then take the child and get lost; her score will be set to zero."
"You——"
Er Ming was fuming with rage, his fists cracking as he looked ready to explode on the spot.
"Old Second! Stop!"
Da Ming was alarmed by the sight and quickly grabbed Er Ming's shoulder, forcibly pushing him back.
"Don't be impulsive!"
He turned around and offered a conciliatory smile to Cai Yue'er.
"Teacher, please quell your anger, quell your anger."
"We accept it, we accept it."
"7 points is fine, as long as she passes, haha..."
Although Da Ming also felt frustrated, he was more aware of their current situation.
If they really had a falling out and were kicked out, then Tang San's mission would be ruined.
When that time came, they would be the ones in trouble.
"Hmph."
Cai Yue'er snorted coldly, put away the form, and turned to leave.
"Follow me, the second assessment."
The group had no choice but to follow dejectedly behind her.
Soon, they were brought to a spacious hall.
On the wall in the very center of the hall hung a massive portrait.
The portrait depicted a giant dragon that was completely pitch-black, its scales shimmering with a metallic luster!
"Second assessment." Cai Yue'er pointed to the portrait. "Stare into those eyes."
"The longer you hold out, the higher the score."
"Tch, what's so hard about looking at a painting?"
Wang Donger curled her lips, feeling that this assessment was simply child's play.
She casually lifted her head and looked toward the portrait.
However, at the very instant her gaze met those golden dragon eyes.
"Boom!"
An indescribable and terrifying pressure suddenly erupted from the portrait, crushing down on everyone like a massive mountain!
"Hmm?"
Wang Donger felt her head buzz, her body swayed, her face turned slightly pale, and she was in a state of extreme discomfort and pain.
Standing behind her, Da Ming and Er Ming were also as if struck by lightning, their entire bodies trembling violently!
"This... this is..."
Er Ming's pupils instantly shrank to the size of pinpoints!
He was all too familiar with it!
That was... the aura of the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King—Beast God Di Tian!!!
Suppressed by this aura, Er Ming almost wanted to directly summon his True Form.
"Old Second! Hold it!"
Da Ming was also covered in cold sweat, his face as pale as paper, but he still stopped Er Ming.
The two looked at each other, seeing the horror in each other's eyes.
This painting... was not simple!
The pressure contained within it was absolutely not weaker than that released by the Beast God Di Tian himself!
Could it be that the people of this academy skinned the Beast God Di Tian and put him on this painting?
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A/N: Wang Dong'er is taking the assessment test. Do you guys think she will still be Yuhao's roomie.
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