The room was already full of people. Perhaps Huo Yuhao was the last to arrive, as there were very few empty seats left. He struggled to find a place to sit down, next to a pretty young girl. However, this young girl was just like Wang Dong when he first met him; with an arrogant expression, she held her head high, not even sparing him a glance.
Only after sitting down did he have a chance to observe his surroundings. The classroom was very large, with about a hundred disciples. According to the initial regulations of a thousand people, there were probably ten classes for new students.
He quickly spotted Wang Dong, because that guy was truly handsome. Next to him were all girls, each one pretty and adorable, not inferior to the girl sitting next to him at all.
Just then, an old woman entered the classroom. This old woman wore a white robe, with silver hair and freckled skin. Her greying hair was tightly coiled on top of her head, and she had an average build. The strange thing was that her eyes shone brightly, their sharp gaze sweeping across all directions.
Huo Yuhao possessed the Spirit Eye martial soul, making him particularly sensitive to such things. He clearly sensed that her gaze contained immense spiritual pressure.
Seeing the old woman enter, the room immediately fell silent. Everyone stared intently at the podium.
The old woman stood on the podium, her gaze sweeping from left to right. Every person in the room who met her gaze felt an invisible pressure arise within their hearts.
“I am Zhou Yi, your head instructor for this year. I don’t know how many of you will be able to last through this year, but I can tell you this: in my class, trash has no place. I only train monsters, not fools.”
Upon hearing these harsh words from Teacher Zhou, quite a few disciples showed dissatisfaction. Those who wished to pass the assessment and become disciples of Shrek Academy were all elites, outstanding talents among their peers. Yet, this Teacher Zhou called them trash and fools.
As for Huo Yuhao, he wasn’t surprised in the slightest by Teacher Zhou’s words. His senior disciple brother had once told him that this teacher was very strict, had a bad temper, but was truly capable.
“Since registration day, who among you has fought in here? Stand up.”
Teacher Zhou’s sudden declaration startled the entire class.
These students had just been admitted; how could they have fought in the academy when they didn’t even know each other? And even if they had fought, who would be foolish enough to admit it?
While the entire class remained silent, one person stood up: Huo Yuhao. He stood up not because he was honest, but because he guessed that Teacher Zhou’s sudden question must have a reason.
Seeing Huo Yuhao stand up, Wang Dong snorted, unwilling to be outdone, and stood up as well.
Out of a hundred students in the class, only the two of them stood up. Immediately, they stood out like cranes among chickens, instantly becoming the center of attention.
“Only two?”
Zhou Yi frowned and said.
“What a bunch of trash. Haven’t you heard the saying that only the incompetent fear trouble? Excluding these two, all of you go run a hundred laps around Shrek Plaza for me. Anyone who fails to complete it will be immediately expelled.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the entire class erupted in an uproar. Today was only the first day of classes, the course hadn’t even begun, yet they were punishing those who hadn’t fought? Who could accept that?
Immediately, a student stood up and said:
“Teacher, I object! By what right do you punish those of us who haven’t fought?”
Zhou Yi said indifferently.
– Because I say so. If you’re not convinced, you can scram. I am the head teacher of this class, and I have the right to expel anyone. I’ll give you one minute. If you haven’t reached Shrek Plaza by then, you’ll all be expelled.
As soon as she finished speaking, a terrifying pressure erupted from her, and Soul Rings appeared one by one from beneath her feet.
Two yellow, two purple, two black – six Soul Rings radiated an incredibly powerful aura. This teacher was unexpectedly a Soul Emperor level powerhouse, and what’s more, she even had two Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings. If she wanted to subdue all one hundred of these students by force, it would be as easy as turning her hand over.
These students were, after all, just starting out. Under such terrifying pressure, how could anyone dare to object? All of them, faces ashen, ran out of the room. Only then did Chu Y retract her Soul Rings, her expression still calm as she watched the students leave.
– I’ll remind you all again, you only have one hour. During this time, anyone who doesn’t complete one hundred laps will be considered unqualified. Consider this your first assessment. Anyone who doesn’t meet the requirements can scram.
Hearing her words, the students who were still lagging immediately sped up and ran straight to the plaza.
Wang Dong looked at Huo Yuhao with a hint of surprise. At this moment, only the two of them and Teacher Chu remained in the room. Chu Y’s expression seemed much gentler than before, and she waved them over.
Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao walked over together.
Chu Y looked at the two of them, nodded in satisfaction, and said:
– Not bad, I have two upright children here. Tell me, who started it, and why were you fighting?
Just as Wang Dong was about to speak, Huo Yuhao cut him off:
– Teacher, we are roommates. We had a bit of a disagreement, which led to a conflict.
Chu Y seemed somewhat interested and continued to ask:
– Oh! Roommates, even. Fighting is very good. Roommates fighting is excellent; that’s how competition arises, allowing you to improve together.
Standing before Chu Y, both Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong couldn’t help but feel a chill run down their spines, their hands drenched in sweat. This professor was truly overbearing, unlike ordinary teachers! Her teaching methods were also unique. No wonder she’s called the ‘monster teacher’.
A smile appeared on Chu Y’s face, one that was several times uglier than crying.
– Fighting is good, but I don’t like my own students fighting each other. Remember, next time you want to fight, fight students from other classes. Shrek Academy’s rules aren’t too strict; that’s to allow every student to express their individuality. For fights like this, most of the time, we turn a blind eye. But there are a few restrictions, which I’ll make clear to you now. Senior students cannot actively provoke or attack junior students; if discovered, they will be immediately expelled. However, junior students can challenge senior students, but a teacher must be present to observe, ensuring you aren’t bullied by those in higher grades. As for those of the same level, you can fight freely, as long as no one dies. Combat is the quickest way to increase your strength.
– When you reach your second year, you can enter the Soul Dueling Zone to compete. If you win, the academy will reward you with money. However, for now, you two can go down and run.
Wang Dong asked, startled.
– Teacher, didn’t you say the two of us didn’t have to go?