Douluo: Dragon King's Divine Elegy

Chapter 135 Cai Yue'er's faith collapsed, and she went to extremes!
A week later.

The sky was clear and blue, like a bright mirror.

Despite the scorching sun, it couldn't stop talented soul masters from all over the continent from gathering in Shrek City.

On the city wall, the Shrek Academy sign that once hung there has long been replaced by the words "Spirit Transmission Academy".

Media outlets from all over the country flocked to the scene, ready to report back the latest news.

A bustling crowd arrived, their voices rising and falling, mostly young people, all under the age of fifteen.

“Wu Siduo, Zheng Yiran, Yang Nianxia, ​​Luo Guixing, and Xu Yucheng, they actually signed up too.”

"The welfare system of the Spirit Transmission Academy is so good that it completely surpasses that of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. I guess they are similar to us, enrolling for the benefits."

"I wonder what else is special about the Spirit Transmission Academy besides its welfare system. Although it is backed by the behemoth that is the Spirit Transmission Tower, it is still a newly established academy."

At a glance, the number of people preparing to register for the academy reached an astonishing three hundred, including geniuses from various regional Soul Master Competitions, as well as geniuses who had participated in the Federation Grand Competition's junior group competition.

The most famous are undoubtedly some of the geniuses on the list of prodigies.

While the Genius Ranking isn't particularly authoritative for top-tier powers, it's quite representative for the vast majority of Soul Masters.

As they listened to others talking about themselves, all the geniuses who had made it onto the genius list wore confident smiles.

No matter how calm you are, it's hard not to feel a little proud when faced with the admiration of your peers.

Of course, the more crucial point is that many media outlets have pointed their cameras at them.

But soon, their pride crumbled, and a commotion began to spread.

At the city gate, a group of people escorted the young man in the lead as he strode forward. The young man was wearing a midnight blue school uniform, the exquisite craftsmanship of which perfectly accentuated his tall and upright figure. His handsome and dashing face, adorned with a smile, was particularly eye-catching.

Leng Yaozhu's aesthetic sense is beyond question, absolutely crushing Shrek Academy's shit-green school uniform.

In an instant, all eyes below the city gate were fixed on Nan Liujing. The media's cameras and microphones were already pointed at him, and television stations from all over the country were almost unanimously broadcasting live footage from the scene.

Those who signed up, regardless of gender, all looked on with reverence.

The battles in the Federation Grand Competition back then really made Nan Liujing's name known. He was recognized by the younger generation across the continent as the number one person under the age of twenty. Now, two years have passed, and who knows how much stronger he has become.

Yang Nianxia, ​​Xu Yucheng, and Luo Guixing all had burning eyes; which young genius didn't want to become famous?
Both Zheng Yiran and Wu Siduo had bright, beautiful eyes. Compared to the former, who was eager to take on the challenge, the latter was noticeably gentler. In fact, after the collapse of Shrek Academy's outer court, her family had originally planned to send her to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. However, when the Spirit Transmission Academy started recruiting, Wu Siduo chose to follow in the footsteps of the person she admired without hesitation.

Nan Liujing met everyone's gaze and said, "My name is Nan Liujing, and my master is the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu. Today is the first day of the three-day registration period. I am your guide for the enrollment process. Next, you will follow me into the academy to complete the entrance examination. Those who pass will be officially enrolled. Alright, follow me."

Without saying a word, he turned and walked into the academy.

The Soul Masters who accompanied him were mostly from the Heavenly Phoenix lineage or were key members of the Spirit Pagoda at the deacon level who were close to the Heavenly Phoenix lineage. Their cultivation levels were at least six rings, and all were either two-word Battle Armor Masters or Black-level Mecha Masters. They would be the instructors for the Soul Master Academy and the Mecha Academy.

The previously lively atmosphere quieted down immediately after Nan Liujing's words, and the young Soul Masters who were preparing to register followed in an orderly fashion. As for the media, they had not yet been granted entry; everything would be discussed at the opening ceremony.

Compared to the original Shrek Academy's outlying buildings, the current Spirit Transmission Academy has been completely rebuilt with a substantial investment of funds. Of course, the appearance of the streets in the inner city remains unchanged, still retaining its antique charm.

The campus is covered with lush, vibrant vegetation, brimming with life. Being there, one can clearly feel that one's soul power flows much more smoothly, and the expressions on the faces of the plant-related students who enrolled are clearly filled with surprise.

As you walk along, tower-shaped, tree-shaped, oval-shaped... all kinds of the most avant-garde buildings of our time come into view.

training area.

This is an oval-shaped building with a huge area. The walls are gray-green, and when the sunlight shines on them, they reveal the light patterns of the core magic array.

Stepping inside, the spacious hall was clean and bright. Only then did the crowd notice that there was a sign hanging in each of the different passageways.

The most eye-catching of them all is the 'Assessment Test' sign.

The instructors stepped aside, and Nan Liujing stood in the middle, saying, "Next, the academy's instructors will lead you to the assessment venue. At the same time, the instructors will also tell you about the assessment requirements and regulations. I need to remind you that the assessment at Chuanling Academy is different from that of any other academy. You will face not only a test of combat power, but also of willpower and judgment. Alright, the assessment is about to begin."

The instructors sprang into action, counted the number of applicants, and then each led a group to the assessment area.

Once the lobby had quieted down again, Nan Liujing immediately went to the monitoring room.

The test for the enrolled trainees was none other than the mimicry chamber that Nan Liujing had asked the Divine Brush Douluo to procure.

After the instructors finished explaining the assessment rules, the trainees were eager to show off their skills. One hundred people at a time, and after the first group entered the simulated Dark Land, Nan Liujing, sitting in the monitoring room, immediately smiled.

The students, who were initially full of enthusiasm, did not pay much attention to the eerie atmosphere of the Dark Abyss at first. However, when the abyssal creatures were released and brutally surrounded and killed them, the students were shocked and panicked and launched a desperate counterattack.

These one hundred people were pre-assigned to ten teams.

When surrounded and attacked by abyssal creatures with bizarre abilities, trainees were quickly pierced through the body and eliminated.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye, but in every team, a leader emerged. For example, Luo Guixing and Wu Siduo's team demonstrated their strength and command ability, which quickly calmed down the other students who were briefly frightened. They then coordinated their efforts to counterattack the abyssal creatures that were attacking them.

The eliminated trainee woke up in terror, and the horrified look on his face immediately frightened the other trainees who had not yet been assessed.

There were no soul-guided screens in the waiting room, so they had no idea what these people had encountered.

Before they could ask any questions, the teachers had already taken them away.

Unknown events can easily lead to the spread of suppressed emotions.
The entire waiting room was transformed from a stand-up comedy stage into a mime stage.

...

Shrek, the inner courtyard.

Compared to the bustling entrance examination for the Spirit Transmission Academy, this place seemed rather deserted, with students occasionally seen walking around.

Two years have passed, and the expectation that the passage of time would erase the cheating has not materialized. To this day, Shrek Academy still bears the title of "cheater," even though Shrek Academy, in conjunction with the Federation, has taken some steps to crack down on evil spirit masters in an attempt to salvage its reputation. Even with the Federation's intervention and attempts to ease public opinion, the fact that countless people witnessed the live broadcast is almost irrefutable evidence that cannot be erased.

Currently, the entire Sun Moon Federation still harbors a general distrust of Shrek Academy. More than half of those who graduated from Shrek Academy and have joined the Federation or other Soul Master factions have become "cutters."

Shrek Academy took ten thousand years to build its reputation as a holy land for soul masters, but it collapsed in one day with just one act of cheating!
Over the course of two years, the Federal Governor's honest and impartial governance quickly garnered goodwill from the people of Shrek City. Perhaps in just a few years, the city will be completely integrated with the Federal government, leaving only the name "Shrek" for future generations to remember. Perhaps it will even be renamed someday. Time can bring everything, and it can take everything away.

Poseidon Pavilion.

"Brother Ming, Yue'er is awake."

Yali's joyful voice rang out.

On the bed, her soul and body reunited, and Cai Yue'er, who had been asleep for several days, finally awoke.

Opening her eyes, Cai Yue'er was greeted by a soft light far superior to anything in the soul space. She blinked blankly, feeling a bit of glare.

After she had fully adjusted, she took a good look around.

Yunming and Yali stood to one side.

"Five years?" Cai Yue'er felt that Ya Li's gentle smile was somewhat dazed. She lowered her eyes and said in a voice devoid of emotion.

“The five-year period has ended, and Lily and I went to the Heavenly Spirit Tower to bring you back,” Yun Ming said in a deep voice. “During this time, you were not here, so I told everyone that you went into seclusion. If anyone asks you how your breakthrough went, just say that you made some progress.”

As he spoke, Yun Ming casually took out a spiritual object that exuded astonishing energy. Its appearance was extremely simple, resembling a foxtail grass, but its top was as clear and translucent as jade, like the bright moon, and it also emitted a lustrous glow.

Cai Yue'er remembered that this was the compensation Yun Ming had promised to give.

"This Spirit Jade Star comes from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. Although it's not a top-tier natural treasure, it's still a fine piece. Take it. You've suffered these past five years." Yun Ming knew that Cai Yue'er was at fault, but he also knew that Cai Yue'er was extremely loyal to the academy. Now the academy is facing many difficulties both inside and outside. The return of a three-word Battle Armor Master and a Super Douluo is enough to strengthen the academy's strength considerably. He must appease her.

A ripple appeared in Cai Yue'er's lowered eyes. She said nothing and chose to accept it.

Next, it means she must let go of the resentment she has accumulated over the past five years.

Yun Ming nodded, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Although it is not the right time, I still have to tell you in advance that since then, the academy has encountered many things, and today, the academy is no longer as glorious as it once was."

Cai Yue'er finally reacted strongly: "What do you mean?"

Ya Li said in a deep voice: "Two years ago, during the Federation Grand Competition, Elder Long made a big mistake by allowing the students participating in the competition to cheat. As a result, the Federation installed a special soul tool at the competition venue that year to collect data, which happened to capture the entire cheating process. It was broadcast live across the entire continent, and hundreds of millions of people witnessed it. As a result, the academy's reputation was severely damaged, and everyone hated it."

"Impossible!" Cai Yue'er's expression changed drastically. Without thinking twice, she jumped out of bed. "Someone must have framed Elder Long. We must strike hard against such an act!"

Yun Ming's vision went black. Damn it, why didn't he extend Cai Yue'er's study abroad period back then?
"Don't rush, let me explain in detail."

Yali had no choice but to tell her everything in detail.

Upon learning that Yun Ming had handed over the outer courtyard to the Spirit Pagoda, Cai Yue'er's expression changed drastically. She immediately questioned, "Sect Master, even if you can't recruit students, you don't have to hand over the outer courtyard to the Spirit Pagoda! They are our enemies! Don't you know that?"

Yun Ming frowned, a ripple of emotion appearing in his eyes, instantly calming Cai Yue'er's excited heart.

He said solemnly, "From beginning to end, it was not the Spirit Pagoda that was our enemy, but certain people within the Spirit Pagoda."

“I initially wanted to hand it over to the Temple of War, since nearly half of its members graduated from the academy. But the Vast Ocean Douluo Chen Xinjie refused, so the matter was dropped. As a second choice, I set my sights on the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu and her disciple, who was the child you tried to kill back then.”

Cai Yue'er's old face turned cold. It was that damned brat who caused her to be imprisoned in the Heavenly Spirit Tower for a full five years!
"I know you're angry, but for the sake of the academy's overall interests, I have no choice but to do this," Yun Ming said solemnly. "During this period, although our relationship was based on an exchange of interests, with each of us getting what we wanted, some of the reforms he proposed did indeed bring great benefits to the academy's positive development. I was even confident that I could complete the academy's restructuring within my lifetime. Unfortunately, just when everything was going smoothly..."

He sighed and said again:
"In any case, Leng Yaozhu and her disciples have no fundamental conflict with us, so I think we can use this to restore the relationship between the academy and the Spirit Pagoda to its former closeness. As long as Nan Liujing can ascend to the position of the Spirit Pagoda Master, the difficulties the academy has encountered in recent years will surely be resolved. Yue'er, I hope you understand my predicament."

"Next, I will convene the Sea God Pavilion Conference to discuss a major matter concerning the future of the academy. You are of paramount importance, and the glory of the academy may be passed on to you."

"Leave me alone for a while." Cai Yue'er's face was gloomy, and she had not yet calmed down from the huge shock.

Yunming and Yali didn't speak. After exchanging a glance, they chose to leave her alone.

The vast Ocean God Pavilion quickly quieted down.

Cai Yue'er clenched her fists. She didn't understand, and even felt like a stranger to Yun Ming in front of her.

If Yun Ming had encountered these situations back then, he would have gone on a killing spree, slaughtering countless people until everyone was terrified. He wouldn't have cared about the opinions of others. The predicament the academy is facing today could have been swept away with a single shot.

"The great Shrek Academy will never yield to its enemies! If the Sky-Supporting Douluo loses its edge, it can no longer be called the Sky-Supporting Douluo!"

A crimson glint flashed in Cai Yue'er's pale gray eyes. Unbeknownst to her, an invisible malevolent energy was subtly influencing her mind, leading her toward extremes.

...

"Young Master, these are the results of the first batch of examinees."

Half an hour later, the Soul Masters who were still fighting in the Dark Netherworld were forcibly kicked out, and the teachers in charge of recording handed the report cards to Nan Liujing one after another.

The most outstanding performers were Luo Guixing and Wu Siduo; the former had better leadership skills, while the latter had stronger combat capabilities.

In addition, there were some outstanding examinees, and without exception, their cultivation and courage far surpassed those of the other examinees with ordinary results.

Compared to the original applicants from Shrek Academy's outer court, the number of young geniuses attracted by the Spirit Transmission Academy this time is significantly greater.

Of these one hundred people, more than fifty were under the age of fifteen and had reached the Soul Venerable level. Among them, besides Wu Siduo, there were three other people at the Soul Sect level. Their martial souls were all powerful, but they were not recorded on the list of young geniuses and were considered wild geniuses.

Nan Liujing glanced at the list and said: "People with a cultivation level of 35 or above and an age of no more than 14 years old are all marked as key individuals."

"Yes, sir." In the monitoring room, a group of teachers responded respectfully.

Another purpose of establishing the Spirit Transmission Academy is to select outstanding geniuses from among them and try to recruit them into the Heavenly Phoenix lineage. Even if they cannot be recruited, it is necessary to establish friendly relations with the forces behind them.

The reason why so many people wish Shrek Academy would perish is that although it appears to be independent, it actually interferes too much. Various forces on the continent have been directly or indirectly affected by it, and the negative impacts are more numerous.

What the Spirit Pagoda needs to do is prevent similar situations from happening.

Nan Liujing glanced at Wu Siduo, who was leaving the assessment room, and then left the monitoring room as well.

(End of this chapter)