Yet the other new students were also looking at Xu Sheng with curious eyes, seemingly scrutinizing the latter...
One female student's cheeks flushed faintly as she spoke softly, "This teacher looks so gentle and, key point, he's handsome too! I doubt there's a second one like him at Shrek Academy, right?"
Another female student nodded in agreement, "Mhm! Especially that mature aura, it's simply..."
"Hmph! Handsome is handsome, but who knows how strong this teacher is. I don't want to be taught by the weak!"
"He shouldn't be too weak, since he can be a teacher at Shrek Academy, his strength must be at least above that of a Soul Emperor!"
Hearing their discussion, Xu Sheng just chuckled...
It was quite normal to have doubts about the strength of a new teacher...
He interrupted their discussions with a smile, "Let's all introduce ourselves, so we can get to know each other better!"
After these words, a female student promptly stood up, saying somewhat shyly, "My name is Lin Yinyin, I'm fourteen this year, a 26th Level Control Type Soul Master, my Martial Soul is Shackles! I like to eat..."
"Wang Sheng, fifteen this year, a 26th Level Assault Type Soul Master, my Martial Soul is the Three-legged Golden Crow..."
"Ye Shan, fourteen this year, a 25th Level Support Type Soul Master, my Martial Soul is Nine-heart Asiatic Apple!"
...
Finally, after the majority had introduced themselves, it was Tang Wulin's turn...
He stood up tentatively, and with some trepidation started, "Hello everyone, my name is Tang Wulin. I'm fourteen this year, a 24th Level Control Type Soul Master, my Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass..."
He had already mentally prepared himself for ridicule...
And sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, many students exclaimed, "Huh? Level 24 Soul Power? Isn't the entrance requirement for Shrek Academy Level 25?"
"Level 24, and a Bluesilver Grass Martial Soul, how did this guy even get into Shrek Academy? Could it be through backdoor connections?"
"That's unlikely. The spots Shrek Academy offers each year are very limited. This guy must have an imposing background!"
"Even someone with such a trash Martial Soul like Bluesilver Grass got in? I'm truly disappointed in Shrek Academy."
He could endure the previous comments, but these highly insulting words immediately triggered Xie Xie standing next to him, who angrily retorted, "You jerk, who are you calling trash??"
Gu Yue and the others, without a word, also had displeased expressions on their faces...
The student who had spoken insultingly was named Lin Dan, fifteen years old, with a top-tier Beast Soul, the Ice Emperor Scorpion, and his soul power rank had reached the frightening Level 27!
He indeed had the capital to be proud...
He scoffed again, "Level 24 Soul Power, and a Martial Soul of Blue Silver Grass, aren't these two points enough to prove he's trash? And what's it to you who I criticize?"
His words erupted more laughter from the other students...
Xie Xie suddenly stood up, clenching his fists, "You jerk..."
Immediately, Tang Wulin stopped him with a hand, shaking his head, "Xie Xie... there's no need!"
Hearing this reluctance to stir up trouble, Xie Xie said with displeasure, "We're already being bullied to our faces, Tang Wulin, why are you still backing down!"
He was speaking up for him, after all!
That's when Wei Xiaofeng, unable to stand it anymore, shouted, "Tang Wulin, challenge him to a duel, beat this jerk up, we're behind you!"
Xu Xiaoyan also nodded, "Yes! Wulin, beat him hard!"
Gu Yue added indifferently, "Tang Wulin, you can prove your strength through a real battle!"
Hearing these words, Lin Dan laughed uncontrollably, "Pfft! Beat me up? You're actually encouraging a waste with a Martial Soul of Bluesilver Grass to beat me up? Stop joking, okay?"
"My Martial Soul is the Ice Emperor Scorpion, its power level is so much higher than that of Bluesilver Grass, it's not even funny!"
In his words was a thick sense of pride!
But Tang Wulin, looking at Wei Xiaofeng and the others, took a deep breath as if he had made up his mind...
His gaze fixed on Xu Sheng, "Teacher Xu, I request a one-on-one duel with him!"
Gu Yue was right, only by demonstrating sufficient strength will others respect you!
Many times, too much forbearance only leads to even greater oppression!
Upon hearing these words, the other students all widened their eyes, showing expressions of disbelief...
They spoke up one after another, "Has this guy gone crazy? Lin Dan's Martial Soul is the Ice Emperor Scorpion!"
"Whether it's Martial Soul or soul power rank, this Tang Wulin is far inferior to Lin Dan; isn't this just asking for trouble?"
"Perhaps this Tang Wulin really does have some heaven-defying method?"
"Impossible, with just the Bluesilver Grass Martial Soul, it's inherently weaker than other Martial Souls, not to mention the other party's Martial Soul is a top-tier Beast Soul!"
The corner of Xu Sheng's mouth curved upwards, "Tang Wulin, are you sure?"
He had no intention of stopping him; after all, sparring was also a means to enhance strength!
Tang Wulin nodded vigorously, "Teacher Xu, I am sure!"
Having defeated even a three-ring Soul Venerable opponent, what's a second-ring Grand Soul Master to me?
Xu Sheng then turned his gaze to Lin Dan on the side, "So Lin Dan, are you willing to accept Tang Wulin's challenge?"
Lin Dan said disdainfully, "Humph, what's there to fear? But if I win, you'd better get lost from this class immediately."
He certainly didn't want such a bad apple in his class!
Tang Wulin's light blue eyes narrowed, "And if you lose?"
Lin Dan sneered, "If I lose, you can do whatever you want with me. Of course, losing is impossible!"
Hearing this, Xu Sheng finally spoke, "Then, everybody move back and give Tang Wulin and Lin Dan enough space for their duel!"
Upon noticing the situation, the students present all began to step back, leaving a circular area for the duel...
Tang Wulin and Lin Dan both stepped into the middle, eyes locked on each other...
Xie Xie grumbled discontentedly, "This guy is just inflated because he has a top-tier Beast Soul, ridiculous!"
Wei Xiaofeng also said angrily, "Exactly! Who doesn't have a top-tier Beast Soul, right? Jin Xi?"
Wang Jinxi paused, "Huh?"
Zhang Yangzi uttered softly, "Top-tier Beast Soul, it seems to be indeed very rare."
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Lin Dan, with prideful arrogance, said to Tang Wulin, "Don't say I'm bullying you, I'll let you make three moves first!"
Tang Wulin flatly rejected, "No need!"
Feeling slighted, Lin Dan gritted his teeth, "Hmph, ungrateful! Since that's the case, I won't hold back anymore!"
As the words fell, he immediately released his Martial Soul, an ice-blue scorpion radiating a chilling aura appeared behind him...
Two pale yellow Soul Rings also rose beneath his feet...
Tang Wulin also released the Bluesilver Grass Martial Soul from his palm, and quietly, two Soul Rings emerged beneath his feet...
The rich purple light made the entire classroom be tinted with a halo...
Seeing this, Lin Dan's eyes widened, "What... What?? Two thousand-year Soul Rings??"
Wasn't the opponent's Martial Soul Bluesilver Grass??
Could it be that he was using it wrong?
...