Chapter 23: Chapter 23: The Challenging Second Trial of the Chaos God
"What?"
Mu Chen thought he might have misheard. "System, did you just say that the second trial of the Chaos God Examination requires me to be invited into Shrek Academy?"
"Yes, host," the system confirmed.
"Are you sure it's an invitation and not just entering Shrek Academy directly?"
"The system confirms that you must be invited into Shrek Academy. The Chaos God is a formidable deity in the divine realm; each trial of the Chaos God is not easily completed."
"Uh..."
Mu Chen was taken aback, deep in thought about how he could get Shrek Academy to invite him in.
**Name:** Mu Chen
**Age:** 12
**Level:** 28 (6040/53480)
**Martial Spirit:** Chaotic Sword
**Soul Skill:** None
**Skill Points:** 0
**Divine Ability:** One Tomoe Sharingan
**Self-Created Soul Skill:** Eight Extremes Crash (Second Dark Force)
**Soul Rings:** Purple, Purple
**Money:** 30 Copper Soul Coins, 10,000 Gold Soul Coins
Looking at his personal attribute interface, Mu Chen realized that apart from having a bit of money, he was lacking in other aspects. If it were simply a matter of entering Shrek Academy, that would have been too easy. With his current age of twelve and soul power of twenty-eight, he was more than qualified to enter Shrek Academy.
However, the challenge was to be invited in, which posed a significant difficulty!
In the past six years, Mu Chen had not triggered any other hidden tasks. His only divine ability remained the One Tomoe Sharingan, and his self-created soul skill was still just Eight Extremes Crash.
As for his level twenty-eight soul power, most had been gained through Xiao Wu's assistance.
**Ding dong!**
"Congratulations! You have triggered a minor trial in the second trial of the Chaos God: Defeat Dai Mubai to secure Room 1314 for Xiao Wu."
"You're new here, aren't you?" Dai Mubai glared at the receptionist at the front desk.
"Uh, you are…" The receptionist, who had only been working for three days, was taken aback as he sized up Dai Mubai.
Bang!
Dai Mubai slammed his hand on the desk and said, "Everyone knows that Room 1314 is my exclusive room! How could you give it to someone else?"
"Sir, I have no record of a reservation, and no one has paid a deposit for that room. That's why I let it go to someone else. If you like our hotel, feel free to come and book a room tomorrow," the receptionist said with a polite smile.
"Tomorrow? I want a room now! Forget it; you can't make the decision. Get your manager out here!" Dai Mubai shouted.
Having come across two twins today, he couldn't wait another day. Every part of his body was eager to hit the battlefield!
"Hey, we were here first!" Xiao Wu interjected.
"And so?" Dai Mubai replied indifferently.
"It doesn't matter; just get lost!" Xiao Wu shot back, her eyes sharp.
"Haha, good, you dare to talk to me like that." Dai Mubai laughed, sizing up Mu Chen and Xiao Wu with confidence. "I see you're both soul masters. Come on, let's see what you've got. I'll give you a chance to make me leave, or you can show me what 'leave' looks like."
"Don't… you three, just talk it out," a young man who looked like a successful businessman rushed in between Xiao Wu, Mu Chen, and Dai Mubai, saying, "Let's talk it out calmly."
"Hmph!"
Dai Mubai scoffed, arrogantly declaring, "Manager Wang, you're getting better at business."
"Dai Shao, please don't say that. The new staff doesn't understand the rules. You're a noble, so there's no need to argue with a commoner. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Dai Shao," Manager Wang bowed and apologized profusely to Dai Mubai. He then turned to Xiao Wu and Mu Chen, awkwardly saying, "You two, that room is reserved for Dai Shao. If you two could find another place to stay, we would be willing to offer you double the room fee to compensate for the inconvenience."
"We refuse! Don't think you can bully us just because we're younger. If you have the ability, then kick us out!" Xiao Wu said, hands on her hips, looking down on people like Manager Wang who bullied the weak.
"This…" Manager Wang was in a dilemma. If he forced the guests out, how would he continue doing business?
Helpless, he looked at Dai Mubai with an innocent expression. The entire situation was clearly Dai Mubai's fault.
"Hmph!"
Dai Mubai coldly snorted and stepped forward, saying, "It won't be so easy for you to give up that room now."
"You two… Dai Shao… you two… please just apologize to Dai Shao. I'm not trying to bully you; it's just that Dai Shao is not someone to be trifled with. He is a soul master!" Manager Wang pleaded.
"And so what if he is a soul master? Does that mean he can bully anyone he wants?" Xiao Wu challenged.
"You two…"
"Enough talk; I'll take responsibility for any consequences."
Before Manager Wang could finish his sentence, Dai Mubai stepped forward. Being forced into Shrek Academy and away from the Star Luo royal family had left him with repressed anger. This was the perfect opportunity for him to vent.
"Come on! What's the matter? You were all fired up to fight earlier, but now you're scared?" Dai Mubai taunted.
"I'll handle this."
Just as Xiao Wu stepped forward, Mu Chen reached out to stop her.
"Why? I want to beat him to a pulp!" Xiao Wu protested.
"Alright, I'll beat him to a pulp!" Mu Chen said, a knowing smile on his lips.
"I meant I want to handle it myself," Xiao Wu insisted.
"I've already said I will always protect you. Anyone who wants to harm you must first get through me! I'm not just saying this lightly!" Mu Chen looked at Xiao Wu seriously, emphasizing his words.
Xiao Wu met Mu Chen's gaze, warmth flooding her heart.
"You don't need to argue; just take him on together," Dai Mubai urged, already getting impatient.
"One of us is enough to take you down," Mu Chen replied with a smile.
"Gege, please be careful," Xiao Wu relented, nodding.
"Mm," Mu Chen replied, stepping into the center of the hall.
"Use your martial spirit. You're so arrogant; you must be a soul master," Dai Mubai urged.
"I don't need to use my martial spirit to deal with you. Come on!" Mu Chen said confidently.
"Big words!"
Dai Mubai was enraged. Before the fight, he even adjusted his hair. He then leaped into the air, his feet pushing off the ground with great force. In an instant, he soared seven to eight meters high, and his fist came crashing down toward Mu Chen's face.
I must admit, Dai Mubai's attack was impressive. However, showing off in front of Mu Chen was a bad idea.
Mu Chen slightly shifted his body, dodging Dai Mubai's punch. He then lifted his right foot, kicking toward Dai Mubai's abdomen and sending him flying into a beautifully crafted sofa.
Shock!
The people in the hotel lobby, except for Xiao Wu, gasped in disbelief as they watched Mu Chen.
Dai Mubai was a Great Soul Master who had taught many spoiled brats a lesson. Now he was being defeated by another child with a single kick.
**Soul Power +1000 Points**
Due to the shock from the spectators, combined with Dai Mubai's astonishment, the system awarded Mu Chen a total of one thousand emotional points. Mu Chen's soul power increased by one thousand points.