Douluo Continent: The original Yu Xiaogang brutally defeats Tang San at the start.

Shrek Academy.

An academy that only accepts monsters, not ordinary people.

That place is truly where the winds of change converge, the point where the fate of the entire continent will intersect.

Just as Lin Yuan was pondering what kind of opportunity he could find to break away from Notting in a legitimate way, an unexpected person took the initiative to come to his door.

The atmosphere at Notting College was somewhat unusual that day.

The academy's dean, a Soul Emperor in his sixties, was all smiles, even with a hint of humility, as he accompanied a rather unremarkable-looking middle-aged man on a tour of the academy.

The man was about forty or fifty years old, of medium build and with an ordinary appearance, but he wore a pair of large black-rimmed crystal glasses. Behind the lenses, his eyes darted around, revealing a shrewdness and business acumen typical of businessmen.

He was Flander, the headmaster of the Monster Academy in Soto City, known as "Four-Eyed Cat-Owl".

"Shrek Academy, the Monster Academy. We have only one admission standard: we only accept monsters, not ordinary people."

As Flander walked, he introduced his educational philosophy to the dean of Notting College in his signature, somewhat arrogant tone.

He came here specifically for his academy, which was on the verge of bankruptcy, and was searching everywhere for what he called "monster" geniuses, hoping to find one or two promising talents who could support the future of the academy.

With the Dean of Notting Academy's flowery introduction, Flander went directly to Lin Yuan's private office.

"Knock knock knock".

"Please come in."

The door was pushed open, and Flander walked in, accompanied by the dean.

His gaze immediately locked onto Lin Yuan, who was sitting behind his desk, calmly flipping through a book on martial spirit theory.

"You're Yu Xiaogang?"

Flander adjusted his glasses, looking Lin Yuan up and down with a hint of scrutiny and suspicion in his eyes.

"I heard you're in your thirties and already a level 34 Soul Master, and you even possess an external soul bone?"

At this age and at this level, to be honest, in the eyes of the well-informed Flander, he could only be considered excellent, not even top-tier, and was far from meeting the standard of a "monster" in his mind.

The only thing that could pique his interest was the legendary external soul bone, which was said to be one in ten thousand.

Facing Flander's scrutinizing gaze, Lin Yuan slowly closed the book in his hand, raised his head, and calmly met his eyes.

"You'll know if it's true or not once you try."

His voice was calm and composed, neither humble nor arrogant, as if Flander's status as a Soul Saint had not put any pressure on him.

"Great! That's got character! I like it!"

Flanders laughed loudly.

"Then let me see if you're qualified to enter my Shrek Academy!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Flander's martial spirit instantly possessed him.

Two yellow, two purple, and three black soul rings pulsed beneath his feet, and a terrifying pressure belonging to a Soul Saint swept towards Lin Yuan!

Two yellow, two purple, and three black—a total of seven spirit rings—pulsated brilliantly and rhythmically beneath his feet! A terrifying pressure belonging to a level 78 Soul Saint swept towards Lin Yuan in the center of the room like a flood bursting its banks!

However, Lin Yuan simply stood there quietly, letting the oppressive force impact him without moving an inch.

"Hmm?" A hint of surprise flashed in Flander's eyes.

This composure is not something a mere Soul Master could possess.

"It's my turn."

Lin Yuan gave a soft shout, and his five spirit rings suddenly lit up!

Especially the last three thousand-year soul rings, the oppressive feeling they exuded made even Flander take notice!

"Five...five spirit rings?!"

Flander's smile froze instantly!

The Dean of Notting College and others behind him were so shocked that their eyes almost popped out!

How could a level 34 Soul Master possibly have five Soul Rings?!

This has completely overturned their understanding of the Soul Master system!

What shocked him even more was yet to come!

"puff!"

Eight menacing, purplish-black spider spears suddenly extended from behind Lin Yuan, instantly filling the entire room with a fierce and violent aura!

"An external soul bone! It really is an external soul bone!"

Flander's breathing became incredibly rapid in that instant!

His eyes, hidden behind thick glasses, burst forth with an unprecedented, dazzling light, as if they had discovered a priceless treasure!

He stared intently at Lin Yuan and the eight spider spears behind him, his lips trembling slightly with extreme excitement.

"A level 34 Soul Master... yet possesses five Soul Rings! And a ridiculously high ratio of two yellow and three purple Soul Rings! And... and this incredibly powerful, one-in-a-million External Soul Bone!"

"You...you're not excellent! You're anything but excellent!"

Flander was so excited he was almost incoherent. He rushed forward, grabbed Lin Yuan's shoulder, and almost pressed his face against his, roaring excitedly:

"You're a monster! A complete, utter, and utter super monster!"

"Yu Xiaogang! I, Flander, on behalf of Shrek Academy, formally invite you to join us! Tuition is completely free! Accommodation is completely free! All the academy's cultivation resources will be poured into you without limit! If you are willing to come, you will be the future hope of Shrek Academy, the pillar of our future!"

This sudden scene left the accompanying teachers stunned.

When had they ever seen the legendary Dean Flander in such a disheveled state?

Tang San, who was eavesdropping outside the door, was struck dumb.

Shrek Academy!

It is him again!

Why do good things always seem to happen to this person?

He is not willing!

So, Tang San mustered the greatest courage of his life and, just as Flander's roar subsided, he pushed open the door and walked in.

He bowed respectfully to Flander, whose face was flushed with excitement, and said, "Dean Flander, hello. My name is Tang San, my spirit is Blue Silver Grass, I have innate full spirit power, I am twelve years old, and my spirit power is level 25. I also want to join Shrek Academy, please give me a chance!"

His voice was filled with anticipation and trepidation.

Upon hearing this, Flander shifted his gaze from Lin Yuan and glanced at Tang San.

He walked up to Tang San and asked him to release his martial soul and spirit rings.

When Flander saw the two hundred-year-old spirit rings at Tang San's feet, he shook his head.

"Blue Silver Grass? Although it has full innate soul power, the quality of its martial soul is too poor. A level 25 Great Soul Master at this age can only be considered to have decent aptitude."

He patted Tang San on the shoulder and said in a formulaic tone, "Kid, your talent is good, but you're still a little short of Shrek Academy's monster standard. I'm sorry, we can't accept you."

I was rejected in public!

Tang San's face instantly turned a deep liver color.

He watched helplessly as his hated enemy was treated as an honored guest and given the most generous treatment.

He himself, a genius with twin martial souls, was dismissed with a casual remark that he "did not meet the standards"!

The intense sense of humiliation drove him almost insane!

[Ding! Tang San was publicly rejected by Shrek Academy, creating a stark contrast with the host. Points for "Torture Tang San" +5000!]

[Ding! Tang San's corruption level +3%, current corruption level: 40%!]

Lin Yuan looked at Tang San, whose face was ashen, and nodded to Flander: "I accept your invitation."

He knew that a new stage had been set for him.