thefictionvixens Chapter 2 This is a misunderstanding
Chapter 2 This is a misunderstanding
Jiang Che moved slowly forward with the flow of people, his gaze sweeping over the admissions assessment point in front of him.
Several second- and third-year students from Shrek Academy were sitting at a table, solemnly checking their registration information. Next to them was a Soul Master responsible for the preliminary Soul Power test. The Soul Power Tester was flashing continuously. Many children could only leave dejectedly because their Soul Power did not meet the standard, their faces full of disappointment.
"Next, put your hand on the testing device and activate your soul power," a young student in Shrek Academy uniform said coldly, his tone carrying a hint of the academy's unique arrogance.
A nervous-looking little boy stepped forward, pressed his palm tightly against the testing device, and strained his face to unleash his soul power. The testing device only lit up with a faint light, indicating that his soul power level was only 14.
"Not good enough, next one." The instructor waved his hand without hesitation, and the little boy's eyes instantly reddened. With the comfort of his family, he silently left the line.
Looking at this familiar scene, Jiang Che's thoughts drifted back to when he was 12 years old.
Back then, Elder Mu brought him here to participate in the recruitment. At the age of 12, he reached level 32, causing a sensation throughout the recruitment site. Moreover, because Mu En personally brought Jiang Che here, he had never experienced these layers of assessments.
Returning to this place in this capacity is quite a unique experience.
Soon, it was Jiang Che's turn.
The student in charge of the testing was a third-year student. He looked up at Jiang Che and, seeing that Jiang Che was significantly older than the other applicants, frowned instantly and said with a hint of impatience, "Shrek Academy only admits Soul Masters under the age of twelve. You're way over that age. Go back."
In his opinion, Jiang Che was probably an older Soul Master who was just trying his luck and did not meet the enrollment standards at all, so he was too lazy to even make him take the test.
Jiang Che was prepared. His silver-blue pupils slightly lifted, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable power. At the same time, a barely perceptible trace of ultimate ice soul power quietly overflowed from his fingertips. That soul power seemed weak, but it contained a chilling and oppressive force that would make anyone below the Title Douluo level tremble: "Classmate, I just turned twelve this year, but I look a bit mature. Please help me with the test."
That wisp of ultimate ice soul power flashed by, but it made the student's whole body stiffen suddenly. The air around him seemed to freeze instantly, and a chill from the depths of his soul spread throughout his body. His gaze towards Jiang Che changed instantly, from initial impatience to shock and fear.
He clearly sensed from that wisp of soul power a terrifying foundation far surpassing that of his Soul Emperor teacher, as well as the terrifying pressure of that ultimate attribute. This was definitely not a power that an ordinary Soul Master could possess!
The young man before me is definitely a hidden powerhouse!
The student dared not be negligent in the slightest, and immediately stood up. His tone instantly became extremely respectful, and he quickly pushed the soul power testing device forward: "I misjudged you. Please have your soul power tested."
The applicants and parents around were dumbfounded. No one understood why the usually strict Shrek Academy students were suddenly so polite to this older young man.
Jiang Che calmly placed his palm on the testing device, deliberately suppressing his soul power and releasing only a soul power fluctuation of around level 20.
In an instant, the soul power testing device emitted a relatively bright light.
"Alright, you've passed. Go prepare for the assessment."
[Ding! Host has completed the soul power test and meets the Shrek Academy new student registration standards. Newbie quest progress updated: 50%]
[Ding, host's identity detected as a Shrek Academy inner court student, newbie quest progress updated: 100%]
[The second Martial Soul reward for the mission has been locked. Please claim it yourself.]
"Huh? What's wrong with the system? Why is it working one minute and breaking the next?" Jiang Che thought to himself.
Just then, from inside the East Gate, an aged yet extremely dignified aura quietly enveloped the area. Mu En's figure appeared at the city gate at some point. He still looked frail and old, but his dim, yellow eyes were fixed precisely on Jiang Che, full of doting and gratification.
He naturally sensed Jiang Che's presence and came to check on him. Seeing his junior brother pretending to be a twelve-year-old boy participating in the recruitment, Mu En smiled faintly and thought to himself: This kid knows how to play.
Yan Shaozhe, who was standing next to him, was also taken aback when he saw Jiang Che's actions at the admissions point. He couldn't help but laugh, but he didn't dare to go forward to disturb him. He just stood next to Elder Mu and quietly watched this 22-year-old Title Douluo experience this unique freshman application journey.
Jiang Che noticed the gazes of Elder Mu and Yan Shaozhe, nodded slightly without making a sound, then withdrew his hand, looked at the still shocked instructor, and asked calmly, "Student, have I passed the preliminary test?"
The student then snapped out of his daze, quickly nodded, and respectfully handed over a new student assessment number with both hands: "Of course! Take this number and proceed to the next venue for the Martial Soul attribute assessment. With your talent, you'll definitely be able to enter Shrek Academy!"
Jiang Che took the number plate, his fingertips slightly cool, and his silver-blue eyes looked at the assessment site not far away, having already made up his mind.
Although the mission was completed, Jiang Che still wanted to see the assessment he hadn't taken before.
He strode toward the next assessment point, and the crowd automatically made way for him. All eyes followed his figure, filled with envy, amazement, and jealousy, but no one knew that he was already a Title Douluo standing at the pinnacle of the Douluo Continent.
Jiang Che held the freshman assessment number in his hand and slowly walked towards the martial soul attribute assessment arena.
The surrounding noise continued, and the tense discussions of the teenagers lingered in his ears, but he remained detached from it all.
Although the system task was completed and the reward for the second martial soul was quietly waiting to be claimed on the panel, he couldn't help but think about the enrollment assessment he hadn't experienced when he was twelve years old. So he decided to follow his heart and treat it as a different kind of entertainment.
After all, as a 22-year-old Ultimate Icebound Douluo, the ability to blend in with the new students and pass the entrance exam is an experience that no one else in the entire Douluo Continent can match.
Not far away, the third-year student had already secretly sent a message to the teacher on duty at the outer college.
Before long, a middle-aged figure broke through the air and arrived. His aura was deep and powerful. The person was a Soul Saint-level outer court teacher in his fifties, surnamed Zhou. He had a serious face and his soul power fluctuations were steady and powerful. When he landed, he brought a gust of wind. The surrounding crowd was instantly shocked and quieted down, and they all retreated.
He immediately locked his gaze on Jiang Che, whose unusual demeanor and obvious age made him appear older than he was. His expression darkened, and his spirit rings lit up instantly: "Halt! Who are you? How dare you trespass into Shrek Academy's admissions office? What are your intentions in disguising yourself as a freshman?"
Teacher Zhou's voice was loud and clear, carrying the pressure of a Soul Saint. The surrounding boys and girls turned pale with fright and retreated one after another, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became extremely tense.
Jiang Che paused, turned around to look at Teacher Zhou who was coming towards him, his silver-blue pupils showing no sign of panic, remaining calm as ever.
Just as Jiang Che was about to reveal his identity, a gentle voice suddenly came from the outside of the crowd.
"Wait a minute, Teacher Zhou, it must be a misunderstanding."