"The examination?"
Speaking of Shrek Academy's examination, Arthur remembered something.
It was Ya Li's promise to him: that he would enjoy the same resource treatment as Cai Yueer during his time at Shrek Academy.
If he remembered correctly, Cai Yueer was the Dean of the Shrek Academy's Outer Court.
Hey!
He suddenly had an idea.
"What are you thinking about?" Noticing Arthur's smile gradually becoming creepy, Na'er couldn't help but ask.
"Ahem." Arthur waved his hand, signaling everyone to look at him.
"What's wrong?" Xie Xie asked.
"I probably won't be participating in the examination with you guys."
That one sentence instantly quieted the room, and the sounds of play came to a screeching halt.
Zhang Yangzi's eyes widened, and he leaned in front of Arthur in disbelief. "Ah? Why! Isn't our Class Zero supposed to pass the examination together? How can you quit on your own!"
"Hey, don't worry," Arthur said with a straight face. "Because I've been recommended for admission."
The words "recommended admission" killed the lively atmosphere.
Xie Xie pointed at Arthur, stammering, "Recommended admission?! Shrek actually has recommended admission?! On what basis!"
"Maybe it's because I'm too handsome," Arthur lamented pretentiously.
Na'er cooperated very well, nodding seriously. "That's very reasonable."
Xu Xiaoyan: "I agree with that point as well."
Not just Xie Xie, even Tang Wulin was speechless.
Looking at the group putting on a show.
Xie Xie couldn't hold it back and subconsciously touched his own face. "I'm not bad-looking either, so why hasn't anyone recommended me?"
Tang Wulin suppressed a laugh and patted Xie Xie on the shoulder. "Alright, Xie Xie. Arthur definitely has a special reason; it won't really be because of his looks."
Standing by the window, Wu Zhangkong listened to the ruckus behind him. A barely perceptible curve appeared at the corner of his mouth before he returned to his cold demeanor. He turned and said, "Stop messing around. There are only three days left until the examination. Rest well today."
...In the center of Shrek City, the scale of Shrek Academy was incredibly vast.
As the continent's recognized number one city and academy, it was the Holy Land that countless Soul Masters yearned for.
The academy's scale was immense, with a history dating back twenty thousand years.
Every session of freshman recruitment was the most high-profile event in the entire continent's Spirit Master's world.
There was a saying on the continent that "Shrek rejects can enter higher academies without examination," and this was no exaggeration.
After all, the Soul Masters who could participate in the examination were geniuses from all over.
The Shrek Outer Court only recruited two hundred people each session. Fifty of those spots were reserved for those who failed the Inner Court examination.
There were only fifty spots for the Inner Court application each session. Getting in meant starting at the Peak; even if one failed, they could still enter the Outer Court, preserving the chance to try again in the future.
Shrek graduates were all top talents on the continent, and major powers would compete to recruit them with generous offers.
Among them, the most valuable were the graduates who advanced from the Outer Court to the Inner Court.
This was because the requirement to advance from the Outer Court to the Inner Court was to become a Battle Armor Master.
On the other hand, students who directly tested into the Inner Court did not have this requirement, leaving too much room for manipulation and personal connections.
Tomorrow was the day of the examination. The hotels around the academy were already overcrowded, as young Soul Masters, accompanying teachers, and parents gathered into a massive crowd.
Keeping it from his students, Wu Zhangkong arrived here ahead of time.
Walking slowly toward the academy's West Gate, his cold face showed a few more complex expressions.
He had come to find his teacher; it was time to face what happened back then.
Because he didn't want his students to know, Wu Zhangkong came here early, intending to settle things before they entered the academy.
Otherwise, they might find out after they enrolled.
After approaching the huge gatehouse, Wu Zhangkong couldn't help but stop and purse his lips.
Shen Yi walked over and said softly, "Let's go. Teacher has actually always been thinking about you; it's just that both of you are as stubborn as mules."
She got a headache just thinking about it. Her teacher and Senior Brother—one didn't want to talk, and the other didn't like to talk.
Who could understand her pain?
Wu Zhangkong lowered his head in silence for a moment, then quickened his pace... On the other side, Arthur had also arrived at Shrek Academy ahead of time.
In front of the gate, two young men in dark green uniforms stood guard.
"Stop. Shrek Academy's examination doesn't start until tomorrow. Come back then."
They thought Arthur was there for the examination.
"I'm not a candidate."
Arthur shook his head.
"Not a candidate?" They glanced at each other, and one of them asked, "Then you'll need an entry permit to get in."
"An entry permit?" Arthur scratched his head. Did he really need such a thing?
He thought for a moment and took out his soul guidance communication device, while saying, "Reasonably speaking, people of your level don't have the authority to stop me."
He first showed a string of numbers and, under their strange looks, dialed the call.
"Arthur?" A soft female voice came from the other side.
"I'm here, right at the main entrance of your academy."
"That's great!"
That voice sounded a bit excited.
The next moment.
An ethereal and beautiful woman appeared abruptly.
The Holy Spirit Douluo, Ya Li.
Ya Li's appearance was like moonlight descending into the mortal world, and an ethereal aura instantly spread.
The two young men naturally recognized her. They subconsciously held their breath and immediately bowed. "Greetings, Holy Spirit Douluo!"
Their voices carried an undisguisable awe.
Not just in Shrek Academy, the Holy Spirit Douluo's name was special throughout the entire Federation.
"I didn't expect you to actually come." A smile Ya Li couldn't hide was on her face.
"I'm a man of my word." Arthur asked tentatively, "Do you still remember the promise from before?"
He turned his head and muttered, "I remember Little Cai was originally the Dean of the Outer Court."
"Little Cai?"
Ya Li almost didn't react to that nickname.
After her mind whirled for a moment, she remembered which matter it was.
Then, Ya Li said with certainty, "Of course I remember. During your time at Shrek Academy, you will enjoy treatment equivalent to the Dean of the Outer Court. Since I've said it, I won't go back on my word."
"So I'm the Dean now?"
"Only the status is equivalent." Ya Li glanced at Arthur, who looked like he was about to do something big, and said helplessly, "The position of Outer Court Dean is already held by an Elder."
"That's fine too."
The two chatted as they walked into the academy.
The two young men naturally didn't dare to stop them.
They watched Arthur, who was chatting happily with the Holy Spirit Douluo.
They felt like crying but had no tears.
If you were this badass, why didn't you say so earlier? Why were you messing with us on duty?
...The two walked through Shrek Academy; all along the way, Ya Li was introducing things while Arthur listened.
Ya Li smiled faintly. "As the continent's number one academy, Shrek Academy naturally has deep foundations. Not only are there abundant resources, but there are also countless ancient texts, secret records, and top-tier faculty, which will be of great benefit to your growth."
"Maybe." Arthur didn't have much interest in this.
Seeing this, Ya Li continued, "This is just the Outer Court. Shrek's true essence is all in the Inner Court. I'll take you to see it."
Afterward, Arthur followed Ya Li to a building surrounded by greenery.
A figure was kneeling there.
"Eh?" Arthur rubbed his eyes, suspecting he had seen wrong.
"Isn't that Wu Zhangkong?"
"How did he suddenly become such a mess?"
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