Chapter 19 The King of Getting Beaten Up
Hearing the questions from the crowd, Dai Mubai stopped and turned around.
With a serious expression, he said to them, "The Dean has clearly stated that we would rather have none than admit a bad one. Even if Shrek Academy eventually closes down, we will never admit a useless student. We only want true monsters!"
This is similar to the saying, "The quality of an army is not its quantity, but its quality."
If only a bunch of mediocre people are allowed into the academy, even if there are many of them, they will ultimately be nothing more than a bunch of useless rabble.
"Would you like to know what the graduation requirements are for our college?"
After Dai Mubai finished speaking, he continued walking forward, only occasionally turning back to ask the others questions.
What is it?
Everyone's curiosity was instantly piqued, and they were all wondering if the graduation requirements would be very high.
"Before the age of twenty, one's soul power must exceed level forty, and one's strength must reach the level of a Soul Master. Only if this condition is met will the Dean allow graduation."
Dai Mubai explained patiently, his words seemingly filled with pride for the academy.
To be fair, in his mind, the dean was indeed an extremely competent leader.
"Over level 40!"
Ning Rongrong couldn't help but gasp; this request had truly startled her.
In her sect, reaching such a level of soul power would almost certainly qualify one as a core disciple.
"Yes, it's level 40 or higher. That's just the most basic requirement. Most students with a bit of talent have a chance to achieve it. If you can't even meet this standard, you won't be of much practical use even if you graduate."
Dai Mubai walked steadily forward while talking eloquently.
"Since its founding, only fourteen people have successfully graduated from the academy. But after leaving the academy, these fourteen people have achieved extraordinary success in various fields, and each of them is an outstanding individual."
"The most outstanding one of them has now become the youngest instructor at the Royal Academy of the Heaven Dou Empire, and his future development prospects are simply limitless."
"As for those students who failed to graduate, the reasons are varied. Some were unable to break through to the level 40 Soul Master before the age of twenty."
"Some, however, met with misfortune and died on the spot while hunting soul beasts."
"The dean once said seriously that if you don't reach level forty-one, then don't go out and tarnish the academy's reputation."
"Although at first glance these words may seem cold and heartless, upon closer reflection, the dean is actually thinking of us. After all, in this cruel world, if you are not strong enough, once you graduate from the academy and encounter danger, the consequences are unimaginable."
After listening to Dai Mubai's story, Tang San's lips unconsciously curled into a faint smile, and he slowly said, "I am very fortunate to have come here. Judging from what you have said, that dean's personal insights are quite unique. I dare say that he is no ordinary person."
Dai Mubai sighed slightly and continued, "The royal family of the Barak Kingdom once intended to sponsor our academy, but they put forward a condition that graduates of the academy must pledge allegiance to the royal family. This requirement was rejected without hesitation by our Dean."
"That is precisely why Shrek Academy's philosophy is completely different from other academies, and its style of doing things is also incompatible. As a result, we have always been ostracized, which has led to our current predicament."
Tang San pondered to himself, "Just how extraordinary is the dean of this academy?"
Seeing this, Dai Mubai deliberately kept it a secret and didn't reveal the dean's name directly, insisting on making it mysterious.
Dugu Zhan did know something about this dean.
Flanders founded the academy on a whim, simply to keep himself occupied and pass the time.
However, after the academy was built, Flander, as its dean, devoted himself to it wholeheartedly and became extremely responsible.
As time went by, his mindset also underwent a tremendous change. He deeply understood that he bore a great responsibility and had to be accountable for the future of each student.
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"Yes, we've arrived!"
Dai Mubai led Dugu Zhan, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing to an open space with a layout similar to a courtyard house.
He stepped forward and respectfully reported the situation to a burly man in front of him.
"Teacher Zhao, I've brought them to the fourth round of assessment!"
Dai Mubai took a few quick steps forward, his face full of respect.
"Teacher Zhao, is this Zhao Wuji?"
Dugu Zhan silently muttered to himself, while discreetly observing the man's physical features, thinking that he shouldn't be mistaken.
Zhao Wuji: "That's right, I am the legendary King of Getting Beaten Up."
At that time, Tang Hao had no sense of martial ethics whatsoever. He charged straight at me and launched a surprise attack. Whack, first a roundhouse kick, then Whack, a front kick, then Whack, another one…
Ahem, let's get back to the main topic.
Zhao Wuji laughed and said, "Oh ho, there are actually five people coming to the fourth test this year. Not bad, not bad. I've been waiting for this for a long time. I've been so bored these past few days that my hands and feet are itching to get ready."
"Um, Teacher Zhao, those five were all exempted from the second and third tests..."
Dai Mubai quickly stepped forward to explain, his voice very low.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wuji suddenly stood up and, with steady and powerful steps, began to examine Dugu Zhan and his group of five one by one.
End of this chapter...