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Chapter 14 Poor Academy - A Gathering of Geniuses
Watching Su Xin and the other two, along with the deans, disappear into the depths of the academy, the remaining people seemed to awaken from a long dream.
"Oh my god... what have I seen today...?"
"An eighteen-year-old Soul Emperor... and he's even become a teacher at Slake Academy... If this news gets out, Soto City will probably explode!"
"It's not just Suotuo City, the entire Tiandou Empire, no, the entire continent will be shaken!"
The crowd was buzzing with discussion, their faces a mixture of excitement and lingering fear.
They knew that today, they were witnessing the birth of a legend!
Admissions officer Li Yusong was standing there, grinning foolishly.
He could almost see Slake Academy, under Su Xin's leadership, becoming famous throughout the continent and raking in wealth.
Dai Mubai, on the other hand, seemed to have lost all his bones, collapsing to the ground in a daze.
It's all over.
The man who cheated on him is not only far more powerful than he can match, but he has also become his teacher.
He felt that his life had become a complete joke.
How should he face Su Xin in the academy? How should he face Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun?
Just thinking about that humiliating scene made Dai Mubai feel dizzy and almost faint again.
In the group, Ning Rongrong's beautiful eyes remained fixed on the direction where Su Xin had disappeared, gleaming with an unusual light.
On the other hand, Tang San's reaction was completely different.
He showed no sign of frustration or jealousy; his deep eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit.
"Xiaowu, we must get into this academy!" He clenched his fist and said in a deep voice.
Xiaowu paused for a moment, then nodded emphatically: "Yes! Wherever Third Brother goes, I'll go!"
Tang San looked in the direction Su Xin had left, took a deep breath, and silently made a vow in his heart.
An eighteen-year-old Soul Emperor?
I, Tang San, possess twin martial souls and the ultimate skills of the Tang Sect!
One day, I will surpass you and become the strongest being on this continent!
Not far from Slake Academy, on a large tree, a tall, middle-aged man with a weathered face slowly withdrew his gaze.
His cloudy eyes were now filled with shock.
"What a... eighteen-year-old Soul Emperor."
Tang Hao muttered to himself.
"I have only been in seclusion for a little over a decade, yet such a terrifying prodigy has appeared on the continent."
He glanced at Tang San below, then thought about the domineering silver-haired youth from earlier, and a complex smile appeared on his face.
"Little sister, it seems the master made the right decision in sending you here."
"With such a monster spurring you on, your growth rate will definitely exceed my expectations."
"But... is this kid named Su Xin a friend or foe?"
"If we could win him over and work together to deal with the Martial Soul Disease..."
A glint of light flashed in Tang Hao's eyes.
He decided to stay here for the time being and continue to observe.
This sudden change may completely alter the landscape of the entire continent!
"Professor Su, look, this is our college's teaching building. Although it's a bit simple, it's definitely sturdy and durable!"
"This is our playground. It may not be big, but it's big enough for the children to do their daily physical training!"
"And over there, that's our cafeteria, the food at our academy is famous throughout the entire city of Suotuo..."
As Flander led the way, he eloquently described the "facilities" of the academy.
His self-praising manner was so over-the-top that even Zhao Wuji, who was following behind, couldn't stand it anymore.
Su Xin looked at the dilapidated wooden houses in front of him, which looked like they could collapse at any moment, and his lips twitched.
This isn't an academy; it's a slum.
“Dean Flander,” Su Xin finally couldn’t help but interrupt him.
"Hey! Teacher Su, please speak!" Flander immediately stopped and looked at him expectantly.
"Is your college really that poor?" Su Xin asked a question that struck at the heart of the matter.
Flander's smile froze, and he coughed awkwardly twice.
"Ahem, Teacher Su, we're not poor, we're just... embracing simplicity and valuing inner qualities!"
He adjusted his glasses and began spouting nonsense with a straight face:
"You see, true strength is forged in harsh environments!"
"We at Sleigh aim to provide children with the purest and most conducive environment for cultivating their willpower!"
"Oh." Su Xin nodded, with a "I don't believe you" expression.
Su Xin almost burst out laughing when he saw Flander's serious-sounding nonsense.
Does it also advocate simplicity and emphasize inner qualities?
Isn't saying "bai" just a euphemism for being poor?
The entire college is dilapidated; it looks like it's about to fall apart in the wind, yet they're still bragging here.
However, he was too lazy to expose him and simply nodded, giving face to the dean who would become a future "cash cow".
Flander breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Su Xin did not press the matter further, and his smile became even brighter.
They were just about to continue introducing the cafeteria food that their college was "proud of".
Just then, Li Yusong and Dai Mubai, who were in charge of admissions, led three teenagers in from the academy gate.
It was Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong who had just passed the first three tests.
Dai Mubai walked at the front, head down, his face still showing the same miserable expression as if his parents had died.
She didn't dare to look up at Su Xin at all; she seemed to have lost her soul.
Li Yusong ran excitedly to Flander and Zhao Wuji, his voice trembling with excitement.
"Dean! Vice Dean! Great news! Incredible good news!"
When Flander saw his expression, his eyes lit up and he quickly asked, "What's wrong, Old Li? Tell me slowly, what's the good news?"
Li Yusong took a deep breath, pointed to Tang San and the other two behind him, and said as if presenting a treasure:
"Dean! Look! These three students have all passed our first three rounds of assessment!"
He first pointed at Tang San: "This student, Tang San, is twelve years old and a level twenty-nine Great Soul Master! His Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass!"
"Level 29?!"
Flander and Zhao Wuji exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.
A level 29 Great Soul Master at the age of twelve—that's absolutely genius among geniuses!
Although his martial soul is the useless Blue Silver Grass, the fact that he has been able to cultivate to this level is enough to demonstrate his talent and hard work!
"Good, good, good!" Flander nodded repeatedly, his eyes behind his glasses gleaming with golden light.
Li Yusong then pointed at Xiaowu, his smile widening:
"This student, Xiaowu, is twelve years old and also a level twenty-nine Great Soul Master! Her Martial Soul is the Bone-Mixed Rabbit!"
"Another level 29?!" Zhao Wuji's burly body couldn't help but tremble, and he said in a deep voice:
"My goodness, what a lucky year this is! Why are all the geniuses flocking here?"
Flander was so excited that he started rubbing his hands together.
In previous years, Slake Academy was considered extremely lucky to recruit even one student above level 25.
This year, two students from level 29 actually came!
This is simply pie in the sky!
However, Li Yusong's surprise wasn't over yet. He pointed to Ning Rongrong one last time, his voice rising eight octaves:
"Dean! Look at this one! Ning Rongrong."
"Twelve years old, a level 26 support-type Soul Master! Martial Soul... the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"
"what?!"
This time, Flander and Zhao Wuji exclaimed in surprise at the same time!
If Tang San and Xiao Wu are geniuses, then a Soul Master with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul is a gem among geniuses!
The number one support-type martial soul on the mainland!
This is a martial soul that only direct descendants of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can possess!
Flander rushed to Ning Rongrong in one stride, looking her up and down with a gaze even more affectionate than when he saw his own father.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda...it really is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda! Little girl, what...what is your relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
Ning Rongrong was startled by his overly enthusiastic attitude, and subconsciously took a step back, raising her chin somewhat haughtily.
"I am the daughter of the sect leader of the Qibao Glazed Tile School."
"The sect leader's daughter!" Flander gasped, then his face broke into a wildly joyful smile.
It’s coming! It’s really coming this time!
An eighteen-year-old Soul Emperor teacher!
Two genius students from the class of 29!