Chapter 53: Title, Demonic Begonia!
The hat slowly fell to the ground...
The noisy chatter around suddenly fell silent...
After a moment, sporadic sharp intakes of breath could be heard...
Those who had assumed Xu Sheng was hiding his face because he was too ugly felt as if their faces had been slapped hard, aching terribly.
If someone as stunning as him is considered ugly, then what are they? A moving pile of filth?
Dai Mubai and the others before him, except for Ning Rongrong, all stared blankly at Xu Sheng. Those waiting in line behind them even momentarily forgot why they had come to register...
Before them stood Xu Sheng, his smooth, fair complexion and sharply defined features resembling a meticulously carved masterpiece; his pair of icy, chilling eyes seemed to lower the surrounding temperature slightly, and an indescribable, unique aura effortlessly enveloped the entire scene...
Dai Mubai, stunned, swallowed hard, “Is this guy... even human?”
Having always thought himself handsome, Dai Mubai now felt utterly overshadowed by Xu Sheng in every way!
Someone who is not only more handsome but also far stronger...
Zhu Zhuqing shifted slightly, her sensual figure moving as she glanced at Xu Sheng, then at Dai Mubai beside her.
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing’s doubtful look, Dai Mubai hastily explained, “Zhuqing, he’s just a bit better looking and stronger—nothing extraordinary.”
Zhu Zhuqing pressed her lips, then released Dai Mubai’s hand and quietly moved aside...
Her eyes dimmed somewhat, “If only, back then, Dai Mubai had the courage and strength of this Xu Sheng...”
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Xiao Wu’s gaze, tinged with admiration, shifted from Xu Sheng to Tang San. Curiously, she asked, “Little San, your Brother Sheng is so good-looking, why are you...?”
Both Tang San and Xu Sheng came from the same village, so why was there such a huge difference in appearance?
Tang San’s face twitched sharply upon hearing Xiao Wu praise Xu Sheng but belittle him...
Could his looks compare to Brother Sheng’s? That was born talent; his own appearance was less than ideal—should he blame himself?
He cast a resentful look at Xu Sheng and said fiercely, “Damn you, Brother Sheng. To think I’ve been thinking so highly of you these past years...”
Had he known just how stunning Xu Sheng was, he wouldn’t have let him take off that hat just now, no matter what.
Dai Mubai suddenly coughed, breaking the group’s thoughts. “Alright, we’ll talk about these things later. Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Xu Sheng, come over here and test your qualifications with the teacher first.”
He couldn’t let Xu Sheng steal all the attention; after all, he was the leader of the Shrek Academy students—he had to maintain some dignity.
Tang San and Xiao Wu exchanged a glance, then walked together toward the elder...
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The elder’s gaze appraised Tang San, asking calmly, “You must be Tang San, right?”
The boy appeared steady but quite ordinary; at first glance, nothing particularly remarkable.
“Yes, I’m Tang San, my martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, a level twenty-nine control-type soul master!” Tang San dropped ten gold soul coins into the black box and then released his Blue Silver Grass martial soul in his palm, showing two yellow soul rings.
The elder was surprised, “Someone who has cultivated Blue Silver Grass to such a level—he must be the first on the continent!”
That was strange. They had thought the best today was a level twenty-six from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but now here was a level twenty-nine Blue Silver Grass!
Tang San smiled slightly, somewhat proud, “I guess I’m a bit of a prodigy, huh?”
The elder placed his finger on Tang San’s wrist, “Only twelve years old! Good constitution, you meet the admission requirements!”
Then his eyes turned toward Xiao Wu, kindly asking, “And you, little girl?”
Xiao Wu’s fluffy ears twitched as she smiled, “I’m Xiao Wu, my martial soul is the Soft Bone Rabbit, a level twenty-nine fierce attack-type battle soul master.”
Her soul rings were two yellow ones as well.
Hearing this, the elder placed his finger on Xiao Wu’s wrist again...
Then he exclaimed happily, “Good constitution! You also qualify for admission!”
By this count, four little prodigies had appeared this year!
This surpassed the usual intake numbers by far!
The elder turned to Dai Mubai with a cheerful smile, “Mubai, it seems this time Director Flandre will wake up from his dreams laughing—three more prodigies!”
Dai Mubai nodded joyfully, “With four new members, Director Flandre will surely accept my sponsorship.”
At that moment, Tang San suddenly looked at Xu Sheng, suspiciously asking, “Brother Sheng, are you here to register for Shrek as well?”
Xu Sheng denied softly, “No…”
Before he finished, Dai Mubai came over and put an arm around Xu Sheng’s shoulder, forcing a smile, “Xu Sheng, right? No need to be modest. I know your soul power must be higher than anyone here.”
Ning Rongrong’s eyes gleamed, “Xu Sheng, show everyone your soul power!”
Three years ago, Xu Sheng’s soul power had reached level forty, with all ten-thousand-year soul rings!
Now, it was said his soul power might have reached Soul King level!!
Xu Sheng looked at Dai Mubai with a blank expression. Did he even know this guy?
Having a stranger suddenly put an arm around him made Xu Sheng somewhat irritated...
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“Brother Sheng, come and test with the teacher here.”
Dai Mubai had just said Brother Sheng’s soul power was the highest present. Could it be that Dai Mubai’s level thirty-seven soul power was still inferior?
Hissing... If Brother Sheng’s martial soul was flawless, how terrifying was his true talent?
Xu Sheng sensed the other Shrek members trying to see through him...
He exuded an extremely chilling aura and slowly stepped forward to stand before the elder...
The elder, looking at Xu Sheng, felt a sudden chill run down his spine and shivered involuntarily...
Why was this child’s aura so terrifying? Even he felt like a tiny ant in his presence!
Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, the elder said, “Child, extend your arm. I will test your constitution.”
Xu Sheng slowly extended his arm, letting the elder place his finger on his wrist...
After a moment, the elder exclaimed in astonishment, “Constitution suitable!”
Hearing this, Tang San and Ning Rongrong secretly breathed a sigh of relief...
The elder squinted intently and asked carefully, “What is your name, martial soul, and soul power level?”
But as he asked, a grim premonition surged in his heart...
Other Shrek members also stared closely, afraid to miss anything...
Xu Sheng said coldly, “Xu Sheng, ninety-third-level auxiliary control dual-class titled Douluo. Martial soul: Nine Heart Blood Hawthorn. Title: Demon Hawthorn!”
As he spoke, he stepped forward, and beneath his feet appeared nine deep, ten-thousand-year soul rings that sent chills down the spine...
As the soul rings manifested, the bright sky instantly darkened with thick clouds, and a roaring, violent wind swept through...
A power so overwhelming that all present felt despair radiated outward...
At this moment, Xu Sheng was like a god descending to earth, sweeping over everyone present!
The weak Shrek Academy was not worthy of his joining!
Because with just himself alone, he could confidently challenge all the Shrek instructors in one-on-one combat!
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