Douluo: The Unrivaled Demon Lord

Chapter 16 Yan Shaozhe, Requirements for Entrance Examination

The soft golden light enveloped the entire office at some point, and all the furniture and furnishings seemed to come alive in an instant, sparkling and attracting attention in the golden light.

Shu Yan only felt that the trace of murderous aura that had remained outside his body was slowly melting away in this golden light, and the martial soul in his body was surging. This pure and powerful light soul power happened to conflict with the dark attribute of Jiaozi himself. As a dark attribute soul master, he was affected by the factors of mutual restraint and opposition of attributes. He did not like this environment full of light aura very much.

In the faint golden light, an old man in white clothes slowly appeared.

The old man was not tall, but his temperament was extremely gentle and elegant. From the moment he appeared, there was always a hint of kindness in his eyes as if he was looking at one of his own descendants, giving people the feeling that he was just an ordinary old man.

But when Du Weilun saw the old man, his expression suddenly became serious.

He took a few quick steps to the old man and bowed respectfully.

"Dean Yan, why did you come here in person?"

Yan Shaozhe smiled lightly, looked at Shu Yan, and then said with a smile:
"Old friends and their descendants are visiting, so as an elder, I naturally have to come and see them. But you guys gave me a big surprise today..."

Shu Yan and the other two did not dare to be arrogant and stepped forward to salute together.

When facing a Super Douluo, necessary etiquette is indispensable no matter what.

"Okay, no need to be so polite."

Yan Shaozhe continued to smile, his gaze still focused on Shu Yan. His gaze was faintly hot and excited, as if he had seen some treasure.

"Ayan, can I call you that?"

Yan Shaozhe first patted Du Weilun's shoulder soothingly, and then asked softly.

"Of course, please feel free to do as you please, Senior."

Shu Yan raised his head, met Yan Shaozhe's gaze, and then spoke softly.

"hehe…"

Yan Shaozhe was in a very good mood. He pointed to the sofa beside him and motioned everyone to sit down. Then he continued:

"Your grandfather and I are close friends. In a letter, he asked me to take good care of you and said you would definitely be as talented as my disciple. I was a little skeptical at first, but after meeting you, I have to admit, Ayan, you are indeed a rare genius."

Shu Yan and Han Ruoruo sat on the same sofa, while Gu Yun stood behind them. She was very clear about her identity and did not dare to overstep the line in front of a Super Douluo.

"Senior, you are too kind. Compared to you, I am still far behind."

Shu Yan spoke softly, his tone still neither humble nor arrogant, without changing much because of the other party's strength and identity.

In response to Shu Yan's words, Yan Shaozhe just smiled and waved his hands, then said:

"You're still young, only eleven, yet you're already a Four-Ring Soul Master. Even your soul rings have an astonishing two purple and two black ratio... And I, on the other hand, am already over ninety years old, yet I've only just begun to glimpse the secrets of the Super Douluo realm." "I'm thinking, if I give you twenty years, perhaps you'll be able to surpass me and reach a higher level."

As he spoke, Yan Shaozhe took the teapot from Du Weilun and personally poured a cup of hot tea for Shu Yan and Han Ruoruo.

Shu Yan took the teacup and took a sip, then said slowly:
"Senior, to be honest with you, I came to Shrek Academy to study in order to compete with stronger opponents and learn from each other, while also enriching my theoretical knowledge."

"The Outer Academy isn't for me. I don't want to compete with a bunch of weaklings whose average soul power isn't even at level 20. To me, that's a sheer waste of time and energy. You're familiar with my grandfather, and you naturally know what kind of person he is. I'm his grandson, and I'm destined to surpass him. If I can't even do that, then there's no point in me coming to Shrek Academy."

The expression on Yan Shaozhe's face remained gentle, and he did not feel dissatisfied or angry because of Shu Yan's straightforward words.

He stared into Shu Yan's eyes for a long time, smiled gently, and said:
"Outer Court disciples who wish to enter the Inner Court must pass a specific assessment. At the same time, you also need an Inner Court student to recommend you to the academy..."

As he spoke, Yan Shaozhe looked meaningfully at Han Ruoruo, who had always been by Shu Yan's side.

"Of course, you already meet the requirement of having a recommendation from an Inner Court student. You want to skip the Outer Court studies and enter the Inner Court directly. Now all you have to do is pass the assessment I set. Once you complete it, you can directly become an Inner Court student. This is the most basic requirement for admission."

"Okay, I accept the test."

Shu Yan agreed without any hesitation.

Yan Shaozhe nodded in appreciation, then put down his teacup and slowly stood up, then said:

"Good! Very ambitious."

"I will arrange five sixth-year students from the outer courtyard and one inner courtyard student to fight you this afternoon. Of course, the inner courtyard student's cultivation level will not exceed level 60, so you can rest assured."

After Yan Shaozhe finished speaking, he prepared to leave. Before walking out of the room, he turned back again and said:
"Shrek Academy prohibits any outsiders from entering the academy at will. This is the rule. Of course, I will personally explain to the shadow guards who followed you that once you enter the academy, the academy will be responsible for your safety. You don't need to worry about these things. Just prepare for the afternoon assessment."

Shu Yan nodded and watched Yan Shaozhe's figure disappear at the end of the corridor. He then breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Du Weilun who was standing behind him in a trance.

After a moment, Du Weilun came back to his senses. He looked at Shu Yan with a mixture of admiration and shock, and then said with emotion:

"I am old after all, but with figures like you emerging in the younger generation, the future of the Soul Master world will surely become more prosperous. Classmate Shu, you are the most unique young person I have met in recent decades. I am very optimistic about you and hope that you can successfully pass the afternoon's assessment and shine your light in the future at Shrek Academy and even in the entire Soul Master world..."

"Thank you Director Du~"

Han Ruoruo answered on behalf of Shu Yan. Her eyes were full of pride when she looked at Shu Yan, and at the same time she couldn't help but reach out to touch Shu Yan's head.

Shu Yan turned his head slightly to avoid Han Ruoruo's "dirty hands" and said helplessly:
"Sister Ruoruo, Director Du is still here..."

Du Weilun watched the two of them playfully, his smile growing wider. He couldn't help but think of her in his memory... Unfortunately, she was already married, even having children. Everything in the past was now just a regret...

Gu Yun also smiled. She understood the meaning of Yan Shaozhe's words very well, but she also had a premonition. After all, she couldn't always be by Shu Yan's side. The child would eventually have to flap his wings and fly on his own. By then, the role she could play would be negligible...

(End of this chapter)