Douluo Continent: I, Tang Wulin, a Kamen Rider

Chapter 118 That man is the Golden Dragon King!

But while that's what he thought, Xie Xie, Xu Xiaoyan, and the others thought differently, even though they were affected by their previous battle with Ye Xinglan.

They already know that Shrek Academy isn't as exaggerated or grand as they thought.

At least, Gu Yue and Tang Wulin on their side could easily win one-on-one battles.

However, Shrek Academy remains the best academy in their hearts.

Tang Wulin could understand this, after all, it was just like the "Tsinghua University, Peking University, Harvard University, MIT" in his previous life.

The extent of Shrek Academy's curriculum remains unknown.

But this school's diploma is highly valuable to any power on this continent.

But as I said before, although Shrek Academy is a long-established academy, it has naturally inherited the rigidity of that history.

They claim to only recruit monsters, so even though it's a special recruitment, Shrek Academy still requires assessment and verification, and the process is very rigid and cannot be skipped.

It's obvious that Xu Xiaoyan, who is in the first ring, cannot pass.

Therefore, Tang Wulin decisively chose to stay, because he would never abandon his companions.

Aside from Xu Xiaoyan's surprise and emotion, everyone else was shocked and puzzled by Tang Wulin's decision.

After all, that's Shrek Academy, which has been renowned throughout the continent for 20,000 years!

An academy that countless people are vying to join!

But to Tang Wulin, it seemed as if it were worthless.

Of course, Gu Yue had nothing to say about this, except after Tang Wulin decided to stay and accompany Xu Xiaoyan.

Without any hesitation, she decided to stay with Tang Wulin.

"We made a promise to help each other and never be separated."

Gu Yue said this while looking at Tang Wulin.

Moved by this, Xie Xie decided to stay with the three of them.

Of course, this is definitely not the reason why Xie Xie felt he might not pass the assessment if he went alone.

And so, amidst Ye Xinglan's reluctant gaze, the anticipation of Xu Xiaoyan, Xie Xie, and others, and Wu Changkong's persuasion,

After considering the matter and talking with his parents, Tang Wulin and Ye Xinglan made a promise that they would go to Shrek Academy within three years.

That's why he followed the others to the appointment.

Time passed, and a few days later, it was time for Shrek Academy to recruit new students, a process that took place every three years.

Today is the most important event on the entire continent for Soul Masters.

Being able to come to Shrek Academy to take the exam is already a source of pride for many young Soul Masters.

There's even a saying in the Soul Master world of mainland China: any Soul Master who manages to apply to Shrek Academy and fails will be admitted to a higher academy without taking the entrance exam.

This is also why Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan remained enthusiastic about studying at Shrek Academy even after witnessing Tang Wulin and Gu Yue easily overpower the students.

There's no other reason than that Shrek Academy holds an extremely high position in this world!
At this time, a large number of people gathered outside the city gate. It was crowded and lively.

Wu Changkong did not go through the main entrance, but instead steered the soul-guided car into a side street.

Soon, led by Wu Changkong, they arrived at a large hall. The dome, like the Spirit Pagoda, was painted with a lifelike mural.

When everyone looked up, their bodies trembled involuntarily, even though the mural was a full twenty meters above them.

There is only one creature in the mural, a huge black dragon with golden eyes.

With its enormous wings spread wide, and its entire body radiating a dark purple aura, the painting, though merely a drawing, is remarkably lifelike, with even the scales on its body clearly visible.

Tang Wulin stared at the dragon's golden eyes and was momentarily dazed.

Because he felt as if he had seen it somewhere before.

Thinking of this, he remembered the man from that day, that night, and that battle.

Tang Wulin remembered that his eyes seemed to be golden as well.

But soon, Tang Wulin shook his head and gave up on the idea.

There are many people with golden eyes, such as Ye Xinglan.

Gu Yue, who was secretly watching Tang Wulin from the side, breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Tang Wulin did not have any special reaction to Di Tian's pressure.

"However, to be able to completely ignore Di Tian's dragon might as if it were air, it seems that the Courageous Dragon's restraint over the dragon race is truly comprehensive."

Recalling the description of the Dragon-type nemesis in the Courageous Dragon storybook.

Gu Yue, who mistakenly believed that the dragon-type martial soul within Tang Wulin was the true form of the Courageous Dragon, raised her opinion of Tang Wulin even higher.

At this moment, the black dragon portrait seemed to sense the "firmness" of the people below, and suddenly increased its own pressure, enveloping the surroundings.

The next second, Xu Xiaoyan's face turned pale, and a look of horror appeared on her face.

Xie Xie felt a chill run down his spine, and cold sweat poured down his back.

At this moment, an extreme sword intent, carrying an inexplicable dragon might and golden blood energy, appeared as if it were a tangible blade.

In an instant, it pierced through the immense pressure enveloping everyone, and even withstood the heavy dragon's might, it cleaved the portrait above in two with a single sword strike!
At this moment, Xu Xiaoyan and Xie Xie's expressions returned to normal.

However, what the two of them didn't notice was that Gu Yue and Tang Wulin, who were standing to the side, both showed a look of shock at that moment.

"No, I've misjudged. That familiar aura/powerful presence belongs to that man/the Golden Dragon King!" -- Tang Wulin/Gu Yue.

At this moment, Wu Changkong walked out from beside a stone pillar, accompanied by an old man.

The old man, dressed in a light green robe similar to the Shrek Academy uniform, looked surprised and nodded slightly at Tang Wulin.

"Indeed, you have the potential to become a little monster. This is the first time in all these years that I have seen someone your age comprehend sword intent."

"Moreover, you are the first person who dared to fight back against the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King's intimidation and succeeded."

Wu Changkong, standing to the side, remained remarkably calm, for he had never doubted Tang Wulin's aura and spiritual strength.

After all, Tang Wulin always appears gentle in front of others.

But can someone who can comprehend the essence of swordsmanship on their own truly consider themselves inferior to others in terms of spirit and courage?

Do you really think that near-Soul Saint level mental power is fake?

Moreover, the mental strength that was close to the Soul Saint level was only Tang Wulin's data from three years ago. As for how high Tang Wulin's mental strength is now, he doesn't know.

Therefore, despite his talent, he still treats everyone with the same peaceful heart. It's all because Tang Wulin is gentle and doesn't like to fight.

If this talent were given to someone else, they would immediately become a Shrek person with a "heaven is number one, earth is number two, and I am number three" personality.

After all, we can directly refer to Ye Xinglan from before.

Didn't you see that Ye Xinglan had only reached the point of perfect harmony between body and sword, yet she was already so arrogant?
Tang Wulin, on the other hand, has comprehended the sword intent and reached the true level of oneness with the sword!
Thinking of this, Wu Changkong shook his head, then looked at Elder Li beside him and said, "Elder Li, what about their scoring..."

Old Li glanced at Tang Wulin.

"This little guy gets a perfect score. As for the other three... a good teammate is also part of one's own strength. Let's give each of them an eight."

After saying that, Old Li turned and left.

Seeing this, Wu Changkong led the group forward.

"Come with me."

The others followed. Xie Xie wanted to say something, but he couldn't relax as usual in the solemn hall. He then followed behind the group with a nervous expression, keeping an eye on what was behind them.

Tang Wulin kept his shock at learning Di Tian's true identity and his various speculations about why the soul beasts had come to kidnap Na'er to himself.

Then, as if nothing had happened, he walked at the front, protecting Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan in the middle.

Soon, everyone followed Wu Changkong into another hall.

Wu Changkong stopped and turned to the four people, saying, "Wait here for a moment. The second test will be held shortly."

After Wu Changkong left, the light in the entire hall suddenly dimmed.

Immediately afterwards, strange lights suddenly lit up on the ground.

They are pale silver, intertwined, and create a magnificent picture.

The murals on the dome depict the night sky, making the night sky appear very real.

The silver patterns on the ground disappeared silently and then vanished into the darkness.

Just as the group was wondering what was going on, suddenly, the world spun around them, and when the light came on, they found themselves in a huge circular arena.

A deafening cheer erupted all around, while a powerful aura emanated from nearby.

Upon closer inspection, it was a soul beast that was ten meters long.

It is over five meters tall, has a huge body, and has two horns on its head, one longer and one shorter.

Its entire body was covered with a thick, armor-like layer of keratin, and its eyes were scarlet.

"The Earth Demon Rhino has at least five thousand years of cultivation!"

Xie Xie exclaimed in surprise, "This is the king of the grasslands, an extremely powerful soul beast!"

"Earth type!"

Gu Yue then gave his judgment.

Roar……

The Earth Demon Rhinoceros let out a deep roar and charged towards Tang Wulin and the others.

Tang Wulin didn't say much about this, but simply put his arm around Xu Xiaoyan who was standing next to him.

"Xiao Yan, it's up to you now."

Xu Xiaoyan leaned affectionately against Tang Wulin.

"Do not worry!"

She knew that this was the entrance exam for Shrek Academy, and that her soul power and level were the lowest in the three-person team, and that her martial soul was even somewhat restricted.

Now, Tang Wulin's actions are intended to allow her to fully demonstrate her abilities in front of the assessment teachers.

The next second, their soul powers merged.

A golden, dazzling star crown appeared on Xu Xiaoyan's head, followed by a cascade of long, green hair that flowed down her back.

A perfectly curvaceous figure also appears.

At this moment, the star power within Tang Wulin instantly filled her delicate body and her martial soul.

"Mmm," Xu Xiaoyan murmured softly.

Tang Wulin's body stiffened involuntarily because Xu Xiaoyan was standing way too close.

Moreover, Xu Xiaoyan is really too old now.
Xu Xiaoyan also noticed Tang Wulin's somewhat unnatural physical movements, and her heart was instantly filled with joy.

But soon, before she could continue her groping, the Earth Demon Rhino arrived in front of them with unstoppable force.

Upon seeing this, Xu Xiaoyan's previously smug face immediately darkened, and she took a step forward, waving her staff.

As the sky changed and darkness descended, a dazzling starlight suddenly shone upon the Earth Demon Rhinoceros.

The Earth Demon Rhino, which was about to charge at the group, suddenly stopped.

Its enormous body seemed to be fixed to the ground.

Xie Xie then chuckled, simultaneously wielding both the Light Dragon Dagger and the Dark Dragon Dagger, his figure vanishing from the spot like a blur.

next second.

"Roar!"

The Earth Demon Rhinoceros struggled and let out a painful roar, because its most vulnerable eyes had been pierced by Xie Xie's Light and Dark Dragon Dagger.

Even so, it still couldn't break free from Xu Xiaoyan's starlight restraints, and couldn't even move an inch, only able to roar angrily.

At this moment, Xie Xie pushed off with both feet, using the force to leap directly from the Earth Demon Rhino's head into the air. At the same time, his soul rings flashed, and he slashed downwards with his twin daggers.

A golden blade of light and an invisible blade of light intersected to form an X shape, slashing straight at the weak point of the Earth Demon Rhino's attack.

At that moment, a fiery tornado, composed of sharp sword energy, raging flames, and razor-sharp wind blades, shot out directly from behind Xie Xie.

It was Gu Yue and Tang Wulin's Fire Dance Whirlwind from behind!

In an instant, the Earth Demon Rhino was pierced through the body, and Xie Xie landed safely.

Then, the cheers in the arena ceased. Darkness returned to everything.

The starry sky seemed to swirl and twist, and the dizziness only lasted for a short time before their vision cleared again, and they were back in the same place.

The four didn't say much. Over the past three years, the tacit understanding between the three-person team had become ingrained in their hearts.

At this moment, Wu Changkong reappeared in front of them, speaking calmly.

"The second test, the Colosseum. Tang Wulin, 10 points; Xie Xie, 10 points; Gu Yue, 10 points; Xu Xiaoyan, 10 points."

"Huh, we got such a high score?"

Xie Xie said with some surprise, he didn't expect that he could get so many points.

Wu Changkong said calmly, "That's because you killed the Earth Demon Rhinoceros. The exam requirement isn't at the level of killing it. Alright, continue. Follow me."

Soon, following Wu Changkong's steps, everyone arrived at an open space between stone buildings. The third test was finally clearly presented to them.

What came into view was a row of gates, one after another, forming a large area, at least a hundred of them.

The number of doors in each row varies.

"The Guillotine Sect?"

Pointing to the doors, Xie Xie's face showed surprise.

These guillotines look extremely sharp and can easily instill fear in people.

"Yes, the third challenge tests your adaptability, speed, and courage. After I say 'ready,' you will have one minute to prepare. After I say 'start,' you will have to pass through here."

"Complete within 30 seconds, 6 points. Add one point for every three seconds less, subtract one point for every three seconds more."

"Oh, and I should remind you, the closer you get to the Guillotine Gate during the exam, the faster the guillotine will fall. It's a real guillotine; if you get struck, you'll die without complaint."

"The score for this stage can become negative. If you still can't pass it, you won't need to take the next stage."

"Of course, with your training over the past three years, this shouldn't be too difficult for you. So I'm only giving you fifteen seconds. Don't disappoint me."

(End of this chapter)