Bab 55: Chapter 55: Graduating Upon Admission?
If they kept questioning things, it wouldn't be a debate anymore—it would be arguing for the sake of arguing.
Besides, no one was foolish enough to provoke a spirit master far more powerful than them; that would be akin to seeking death.
After leaving the second test, Xiao Wu curiously asked Yun Feng, "Yun Feng, do you know what the next stages are?"
Yun Feng shook his head and looked directly at Dai Mubai. Although Dai Mubai didn't initially want to speak, the moment Tang San's gaze shifted toward him, he shuddered involuntarily and quickly answered:
"There are a total of four stages. The first stage you've already experienced: we eliminate candidates whose spirit power is below level 21 or who are older than 13. Most candidates are filtered out during this stage.
"The second stage evaluates spirit power and assesses spirit quality. Strong spirit power alone isn't enough to prove future potential. This stage mainly tests the spirit itself. Only those with a spirit that has sufficient developmental potential, and who have cultivated in the correct direction up to this point, can proceed to the third stage. Of course, if the spirit is exceptionally unique or strange, they may still pass.
"There is also a rule: if a candidate's spirit power exceeds level 25, they automatically pass the second and third stages, regardless of their spirit."
Yun Feng found Dai Mubai's explanation easy to understand. After all, his mind was filled with knowledge about all plants and animals on the continent, including spirit beasts. He could draw parallels, and combined with his own thoughts, Yun Feng believed that even the same spirit would have vastly different outcomes depending on the chosen developmental path.
The second stage mainly screened candidates based on the strength of their spirit and whether the first two spirit rings conflicted, potentially hindering future cultivation.
"As for the third stage, it tests the candidate's control over their spirit. Having spirit power and potential isn't enough. The candidate must also have control over their own spirit. The higher the level of the spirit, the harder it is to control, and problems can arise. If a candidate's control over their spirit isn't up to par, it shows a lack of diligence, and we don't accept such students."
Hearing this, Tang San immediately understood. Dai Mubai was right; some spirits were difficult to control. His second spirit, that peculiar hammer, was immensely heavy, and as his spirit power increased, the hammer's weight also grew. Tang San admitted that, even using his Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique, he could only swing the hammer three times at full strength.
Before anyone else could ask more questions, Dai Mubai quickly continued, describing the fourth stage.
"The fourth stage tests real combat experience. Some students have decent spirits and control over them, but they've grown up in noble families, sheltered from the outside world, and know nothing about combat. The academy doesn't accept such students either. As the headmaster said, we don't want pampered children."
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong felt that Dai Mubai was indirectly referring to her, but she didn't say anything, only displaying a playful glint in her eyes.
After listening to Dai Mubai's explanation, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were silent for a moment. Finally, Xiao Wu couldn't help but speak first.
"Are you picking students or spouses? This is way too strict! No wonder the teacher at the gate said you only accept monsters. I'd like to know, just how many students does Shrek Academy have? How many students do you enroll each year?"
Faced with this sharp question from Xiao Wu, it was Dai Mubai's turn to fall silent.
"Since Shrek Academy was founded, we've enrolled a total of 42 students in the past 20 years—an average of just over two per year. If all five of you are accepted this year, it will be a record. The academy hasn't taken in any students for the last two years. Currently, including myself, there are only three students studying here."
Hearing this, the group, including Tang San, was puzzled.
Yun Feng, on the other hand, already knew and wasn't surprised. He smiled and asked, "What about the previous students? Where are they now?"
When faced with this question, Dai Mubai began to stammer and couldn't give a clear answer for a long time. In the end, he simply shook his head, indicating he didn't know.
At that moment, it became clear to everyone—there was a secret behind this.
Dai Mubai knew something but wasn't saying it.
Yun Feng, however, didn't press the matter further.
In his view, students who came to this academy would first undergo brainwashing by Flender.
Those who didn't graduate either died or faded into mediocrity, returning to a life of ordinariness. Only the exceptionally talented went on to achieve anything.
Xiao Wu did some calculations before bluntly stating, "But only three students? Isn't that way too few?"
Dai Mubai nodded in agreement.
"In all of Douluo Continent, we're probably the only academy with more teachers than students. Even after admitting you, the number of students won't exceed the number of teachers."
Ning Rongrong expressed her doubts, too. "If that's the case, how can the academy survive? With so few students, wouldn't the school have no income?"
Dai Mubai sighed and shook his head. "I don't know why the headmaster insists on only accepting geniuses, but he must have his reasons. Otherwise, do you think we'd be located in such a small village? It's because of a lack of funding. If my family hadn't provided some support, the academy might have shut down last year. If we can't enroll any students this year, the three of us will be the last batch of students at Shrek Academy."
"Then why doesn't the academy relax the admission requirements? I saw quite a few people sign up," Ning Rongrong asked again, still confused.
A look of respect appeared on Dai Mubai's face.
"The headmaster once said, 'Quality over quantity. Even if Shrek Academy closes, we will never admit worthless students. We only accept monsters. Do you know what the academy's graduation requirement is?'"
Everyone's curiosity was piqued upon hearing this.
"What is it?"
Dai Mubai proudly replied, "Our academy isn't a mid-level or advanced spirit master academy. Our standards are different. We only accept students under the age of 13 who possess extraordinary talent. To graduate, a student must reach spirit power level 40 and become a Spirit Elder before the age of 20."
Upon hearing this, everyone instinctively looked at Yun Feng, a thought flashing through their minds: Does this mean you graduate upon admission?
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