Douluo's Soul Power increases by two levels every year

Chapter 27 Zhao Wuji!

To Han Feng's surprise, Dai Mubai, who had been behind them, arrived at the fourth level faster than them and was now explaining the fourth level to Tang San and the others.

However, Han Feng noticed that Zhu Zhuqing's expression was not good, and Dai Mubai's occasional glances at her carried a hint of resentment and anger, clearly indicating that their reunion was not pleasant.

"Wow! I didn't expect five people to make it to the fourth level this year. That's two more than all the students currently enrolled in our academy!"

Upon seeing Han Feng and Ning Rongrong, Dai Mubai's handsome face broke into a smile. As his senior, he naturally welcomed them—especially since Han Feng had just given him face by not interfering with his meeting with Zhu Zhuqing, even though the outcome wasn't great. He couldn't help but feel grateful.

Han Feng smiled but didn't say anything, since he already knew.

Tang San and the others were taken aback, with Ning Rongrong exclaiming in surprise, "Three? The entire academy only has three students?!"

Ning Rongrong at this time is different from the original character. After meeting Han Feng, she no longer needs to pretend to be a good girl, and her quirky and clever nature is fully revealed.

Tang San and the others also looked at Dai Mubai, clearly not believing him.

As if he had anticipated their reaction, Dai Mubai smiled wickedly and said with some pride, "That's right! There are three! Our academy should be the only one on the entire continent with more instructors than students! Of course, if you all can enter the academy, this uniqueness will naturally no longer hold."

"But...why?"

Tang San was puzzled. If an academy has more students than instructors, how can it make a profit?

Dai Mubai, however, showed an expression of admiration and said, "This is a rule set by our Dean: better to have none than to have bad ones! Our academy is a monster academy; we only accept monsters. If you're not a monster, you're not even allowed to enter the academy!"

Dai Mubai's words shocked Tang San and the others, who were clearly intimidated by the dean's aura.

"If the requirements for the students are this insane, then how insane must the instructors be?" Xiao Wu stroked her smooth chin, a thoughtful expression on her face.

"Oh! I remember Teacher Li from the first level was a Soul Emperor of level 63, and the second level..." Dai Mubai closed his eyes, seemingly wanting to recount the story in detail.

Han Feng rolled his eyes and said, "After saying so much, we still need to get into the academy, right? Whether you're a Soul Emperor or not doesn't matter to us. I just want to know, who's the examiner for this fourth trial? And what's the content?"

After Han Feng interrupted, Dai Mubai stopped talking, which made Xiao Wu stick out her tongue at Han Feng in dissatisfaction. She still wanted to know if Shrek Academy had any Title Douluo powerhouses!

Xiao Wu and Han Feng, as the parties involved, were fine, but Tang San and Ning Rongrong were different. Faced with Xiao Wu's "provocation," Ning Rongrong's delicate eyebrows stood up, and she protected Han Feng behind her like a mother protecting her child, staring at Xiao Wu with extreme vigilance, while Tang San cast an apologetic look at Han Feng.

Interrupted by Han Feng, Dai Mubai showed no annoyance, but instead smiled smugly, gave a thumbs-up, and laughed, "I'm the examiner for the fourth round!"

"you?"

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong looked at Dai Mubai with disbelief: "You're the Soul Emperor?"

"Oh no! He's just a level 37 Soul Master, a mere student!" Xiao Wu seemed to have become familiar with Dai Mubai, and she exposed him without any mercy.

"Who says trainees can't be examiners?" Dai Mubai asked, arms crossed, looking at Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu retorted without backing down, "What makes you think you can?"

"Just because I can make you non-compliant right now!"

"Just because your eyes are asymmetrical!"

Watching Xiao Wu and Dai Mubai's childish argument, Han Feng rolled his eyes again, completely unaware that he was sometimes even more childish than them.

Aren't your eyes tired?

Ning Rongrong had been watching Han Feng's eyes closely. From the very beginning, she had seen Han Feng rolling his eyes. Finally, she couldn't help but ask him a question.

Upon hearing this, Han Feng instinctively wanted to roll his eyes again, but he held back, gritted his teeth, pressed Ning Rongrong's head down, and said angrily, "Mind your own business!"

"Hello!"

Ning Rongrong was half a head shorter than Han Feng. When Han Feng pressed her head down, she naturally grabbed Han Feng's hand in dissatisfaction, trying to move it away. However, Han Feng's strength was far beyond her ability to move, and she could only glare at Han Feng angrily.

Han Feng wasn't afraid. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's secret guards couldn't get into Shrek Academy, and he wasn't worried about those two guards going back to complain. He'd been seething with anger since last night. He vigorously ruffled Ning Rongrong's hair, nodded in satisfaction, and then asked Dai Mubai, "So? What exactly is the fourth test?"

"Stop asking! I'm the examiner for the fourth round!"

"Teacher Zhao!?"

Before Dai Mubai could answer Han Feng, he heard a deep, resonant voice. Upon hearing this voice, Dai Mubai was startled and cried out in surprise.

Everyone looked toward the source of the sound and saw a burly figure walking toward them, with short, needle-like hair and bulging muscles, looking extremely fierce.

Dai Mubai hurriedly went to greet him, a look of embarrassment appearing on his handsome face for the first time: "Teacher Zhao, wasn't it said that I was in charge of the fourth challenge?"

"What? I'm itching to fight, is that not allowed?" The newcomer's voice was booming, and he acted with an air of self-righteousness, showing no awareness of bullying the weak.

Helpless, Dai Mubai returned to the group, his face grave, and said, "This is troublesome... Teacher Zhao is a level 76 Soul Saint, and his Martial Soul is the Mighty Vajra Bear. He once single-handedly broke through the encirclement of sixteen Soul Emperors when he was level 60!"

"Mighty Vajra Bear!? He's Fudo Myoo, Zhao Wuji!?"

Before Tang San and the others could react, Ning Rongrong exclaimed in surprise.

"Little brat, be quiet. You're so jumpy. I'd think your bra pads fell off!" Han Feng glanced at Ning Rongrong and mocked her mercilessly.

"Han Feng! Are you trying to kill me?!" Ning Rongrong's pretty face flushed red, and she scratched at Han Feng like a wildcat.

Han Feng's antics eased the tense atmosphere somewhat, and Dai Mubai smiled and nodded, saying, "That's right, it's Fudo Myoo!"

"Alright! Now that we know about our opponents, let's get to know each other!"

Tang San addressed the crowd, releasing his Martial Soul first. His True Body Armor materialized, a light blue armor covering his right arm, and two bright yellow spirit rings rose: "Tang San! Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass, Level 29 Control-type Great Spirit Master!"

Following Tang San was Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu leaped high into the air, two hundred-year spirit rings rising, her pink true form armor and fluffy rabbit ears looking incredibly cute: "Xiao Wu! Spirit: Soft Bone Charming Rabbit, Level 29 Power Attack Type Great Spirit Master!"

Zhu Zhuqing remained as aloof as ever, and without any visible movement, her martial spirit had already manifested. A chilling voice rang out: "Zhu Zhuqing! Martial spirit: Netherworld Cat, Level 27 Agility-Attack Type Great Soul Master!"

After Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul possessed him, Dai Mubai's eyes widened in disbelief.

Seeing this, Han Feng was about to release his martial soul when Ning Rongrong stopped him. Ning Rongrong released the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and smiled sweetly: "Ning Rongrong! Martial Soul: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Level 26 Support-type Great Soul Master!"

"The Seven-Jeweled Glazed Tile Pagoda!?"

After Ning Rongrong released her martial soul, Zhao Wuji, Tang San, and the others were all shocked—the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was one of the three upper sects, and they had heard of it for a long time!

Ning Rongrong noticed everyone's gaze, giggled, and pushed Han Feng forward, saying playfully, "Don't look at me like that, this guy is even more amazing than me!"

Everyone immediately turned their attention to Han Feng.

At this moment, Han Feng felt a strange unease. Although he was made entirely of steel, it didn't mean he was stupid. He could easily see that Ning Rongrong was creating momentum for him. He gave Ning Rongrong a strange look, dispelled his unease, released the Blazing Shield, and said:

"Han Feng! Martial Soul: Blazing Shield, Level 30 Defense-type Great Soul Master!"

The crimson flames shone even brighter against the backdrop of the two spirit rings. Han Feng held the Blazing Shield, and his fiery red hair seemed to be burning like flames. The intense heat even made Dai Mubai frown.

"Such pure soul power!"

None of those present were short-sighted. Although Han Feng was only one level higher than Tang San and Xiao Wu, his soul power was comparable to that of a Soul Master, which even Dai Mubai was ashamed of. Moreover, Han Feng was talking about a level 30 defensive Soul Master, which meant that he had not yet acquired a Soul Ring. Who knew how long he had been cultivating at level 30?

Seeing everyone's expressions, Ning Rongrong smiled happily and added to Han Feng, "Don't listen to him talking about defensive abilities; that shield of his actually has offensive capabilities!"

Upon hearing this, Han Feng glanced at Ning Rongrong and nodded hesitantly: "That's right! If we really have to count, I do possess a certain offensive capability."

Everyone was startled again upon hearing this, and Zhao Wuji's eyes flashed with a glint of shrewdness as he thought to himself, "Heh! This is going to be interesting!"

(End of this chapter)