Douro Continent

Chapter 220 Connection, First Meridian (Part 1)

Generally speaking, even Soul Douluos and Title Douluos rarely wear such formal attire. It represents not only status but also solemnity. This custom-made formal attire, exclusive to Soul Douluos, only appears when dueling with opponents of equal strength or on extremely important occasions. The fact that these three elderly men are wearing formal attire now suggests they are not going to a duel; it can only prove one thing: their high regard for the Shrek Academy group. Moreover, these three elders have personally come to greet them at the entrance of the Teaching Committee.

Even the proudest Flander couldn't help but feel flattered by this situation. He always believed in repaying kindness tenfold. How could he not reciprocate such respect?

Flander quickened his pace, taking a few steps forward. When he stopped, his hands were already crossed over his shoulders. He bowed slightly. "Shrek Academy, Flander. Martial Soul: Cat-Owl, Level 78, Seven-Ring Battle Soul Emperor (Agility-Attack Type). Greetings, Senior."

In the world of Soul Masters, such a gesture is the proper etiquette for a junior to greet a senior. Although Flander was also over fifty years old, his junior's courtesy was not excessive when facing these three elders who were at least eighty years old.

The elderly man in the center of the three laughed heartily and strode forward, pulling down Flander's hand from his shoulder. "Dean Flander, you're too kind. I've long admired your name! It's an honor to have the teachers of Monster Academy personally come to guide us. I am the Chief of the Academic Affairs Committee, Meng Shenji, with the Black Demon Martial Soul, a level 86, eight-ring Battle Soul Douluo in the Control Department. Let me introduce myself."

Meng Shenji was of medium build and very thin, appearing to have very little flesh on his body. When he spoke, his voice was somewhat cunning, but not unpleasant, giving off a very approachable feeling. His hair and beard were all white, and although he was thin, he was unusually vigorous and had a ruddy complexion.

As he spoke, Meng Shenji pointed to the old man on his left and said, "This is Bai Baoshan, the second-in-command of the academy's teaching committee and a Soul Douluo. His Martial Soul is the Heavenly Star Furnace, and he is a level 85, eight-ring Battle Soul Douluo of the defensive type."

Bai Baoshan's physique was the exact opposite of Meng Shenji's; he was short but extremely fat, with a standard height of four feet and a waist circumference of four feet.

A gentle smile always graced his face, his chubby cheeks jiggling with each laugh. Hearing Meng Shenji introduce himself, he smiled and nodded at Flander.

Meng Shenji pointed to the last old man and said, "This is the third seat of the Education Committee, Zhilin Soul Douluo, whose martial soul is the Azure Vine, and who is a level 83, eight-ring weapon Soul Douluo of the control type."

Of the three high-ranking members of the Education Committee, Zhilin appeared to be the most normal, with an ordinary appearance. Only the bright glint that occasionally flashed in his eyes gave him a slightly special feeling.

Although Flander already knew they were all Soul Douluo-level powerhouses above level 80, he was still deeply shocked when Meng Shenji introduced them. Especially since two of these three Soul Douluos were control-type Soul Douluos.

Everyone in the Soul Master world knows that while offensive attacks are indeed fierce, control-type attacks are the most difficult to deal with and the least desirable opponents. Unless there is a perfect counter, in a one-on-one situation, it is very difficult for Soul Masters of the same level to defeat control-type attacks.

Flander quickly introduced the teachers of Shrek Academy, but as for the Shrek Seven Devils, they were just students, so he didn't say much. However, Flander could tell that the three high-ranking members of the teaching committee seemed to be more interested in the Shrek Seven Devils than they were.

Meng Shenji said, "Please don't stand on ceremony, everyone. Feel at home here. Come on in."

The Education Committee was not as luxurious as one might imagine; on the contrary, the interior of the place where these three Contras worked and lived was very simple.

It only has the necessary decorations and some simple green plants as embellishments.

The group took their seats according to their status as guests and hosts. Since there weren't many chairs in the teaching committee, the Shrek Seven Devils could only stand behind Flander and the other teachers. At this moment, everyone's eyes were filled with excitement, after all, there were three Soul Douluo-level powerhouses sitting in front of them.

In the entire world of Soul Masters, Soul Masters who can cultivate to this level are extremely rare, and they all possess immense power. Even if they cannot destroy the world, they can certainly roam freely among thousands of troops.

Meng Shenji had his servants bring tea and snacks, then glanced at the Shrek Seven Devils standing there and smiled, "I heard from Qin Ming that these children defeated our academy's Royal Fighting Team. I'm truly astonished. Monster Academy is indeed a place where monsters gather. Qin Ming's achievements have already greatly surprised me, but I didn't expect your academy to have cultivated so many outstanding geniuses."

Flander gave a wry smile and said, "Shrek Academy no longer exists."

Meng Shenji said solemnly, "No, look at these children behind you. Their future achievements, as well as the achievements of previous graduates of Shrek Academy, will always belong to Shrek. Qin Ming has already made it very clear to us. It is our honor that you all have come to our academy. Unless the teachers are willing, the academy will never assign any teaching tasks to you. Here, you are all free. If you need anything, please feel free to ask. As long as it is within my authority, we can discuss it."

Flander, being a level 70+ powerhouse, could naturally see the sincerity displayed by these three Soul Douluos; it was not feigned. This showed how eager they were to recruit talent. Without even a probe, they chose to completely trust Qin Ming.

Zhilin, one of the three members of the Education Committee, suddenly asked, "I heard from Teacher Qin that among your students, there is a particularly outstanding control-type genius Soul Master. May I ask who it is?"

The master smiled calmly and said, "I dare not accept the title of genius, Tang San."

Tang San agreed and stepped out from among the Shrek Seven Devils, respectfully bowing to the three Soul Douluos, "Greetings, three teachers."

Zhilin smiled slightly, and the air around his body suddenly distorted slightly.

Everyone else felt nothing, but Tang San clearly noticed that the air around his body seemed to have solidified, and a huge surge of soul power rushed in, making his body completely unable to move.

This soul power was somewhat similar to his Blue Silver Grass soul power. Although it was pressing down on his body, Tang San could sense that there was no killing intent in it.

He understood that this was the other party testing his strength. He remained silent, silently channeling his profound inner energy to resist the ever-invading power.

Everyone at Shrek Academy knew what Zhilin, the Soul Douluo, was doing, but no one said anything. Zhilin's probing of Tang San was like an entrance exam. Flander was actually hoping he would do this, so that the higher-ups of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy could see just how outstanding their disciple was.

"Huh." Zhi Lin's originally calm gaze gradually turned to surprise. With his level of strength, he immediately realized that Tang San's soul power was around level thirty-three. This proved that Qin Ming's praise of him was not just flattery.

His plant-based soul power, which originated from the same source as his own, was also perfectly fine. What Zhilin couldn't understand was why this soul power, which was only level 33, was so troublesome.

Through testing his soul power, Zhilin sensed that although Tang San's soul power was far weaker than his own, it possessed an inexhaustible resilience. The greater the pressure he applied, the greater its elasticity became.

Moreover, Tang San's physical endurance seemed to be beyond what a level 33 Soul Master should possess. He showed not a trace of pain despite the pressure he himself had exerted.

You should know that the pressure you put on yourself should be something that a level 30 Soul Master can just handle but finds somewhat difficult.

Little did he know that Tang San's body was not only modified by spirit rings and spirit power, but he also possessed an external spirit bone that ordinary spirit masters lacked. The Human-Faced Demon Spider spirit bone was incredibly powerful, significantly altering his strength, flexibility, agility, and other attributes.

Otherwise, how could Tang San have led the Shrek Academy team to defeat so many powerful enemies?

Even Dai Mubai admitted that he was inferior. The effect of the external soul bone, the Eight Spider Lances, was not only superficial; the subtle transformation was equally important.

The black robe symbolizing Zhilin's identity fluttered even without wind. Although he was simply sitting there, Tang San could clearly feel the pressure around his body increasing little by little.

This Soul Douluo was extremely kind. In case Tang San couldn't withstand the sudden increase in power, he controlled the Soul Power to increase slowly. If Tang San showed any signs of being unable to withstand it, he could immediately stop.

Tang San naturally understood that this control-type Soul Douluo was testing his strength. In front of Flander, Grandmaster, and everyone from Shrek Academy, he knew that he was no longer representing himself, but the entire Shrek Academy. Therefore, although the pressure around him was increasing and the Xuan Tian Gong in his body was operating faster and faster under the pressure, he did not show the slightest sign of pain.

After years of training, coupled with countless trials and tribulations, Tang San's willpower was far beyond what a thirteen-year-old child could possess. He had endured the immense pain brought by the Human-Faced Demon Spider Soul Ring, so how could he easily give in now?

Tang San clenched his fists secretly in his sleeves, his expression unchanged, neither humble nor arrogant. As he activated the Mysterious Heaven Skill, a faint white mist gradually appeared around his body, releasing a delicate fragrance.

(End of this chapter)