Chapter 34: Chapter 34: External Spirit Bone, Eight Spider Spears
"You can rest assured, the three requests I ask of you will not harm Shrek Academy or its students," Mu Chen said calmly.
He proposed the three conditions primarily to gain even richer rewards.
"Alright, I agree!" Flender responded readily.
"What?"
"Wait, what? He actually agreed!"
"Is he really the principal of Shrek Academy?"
Upon hearing Flender's agreement, the onlookers were incredulous. Many of them questioned whether Flender was truly the head of Shrek Academy, as he had accepted such stringent conditions.
"Are there any other conditions?" Flender inquired.
"No, that's it," Mu Chen replied nonchalantly.
Knowing when to stop and to take advantage of the situation was a principle he adhered to, in line with the teachings of his ancestors.
"Mu Chen, I'm glad you're becoming a student of Shrek Academy," Flender said with a smile.
**Ding dong!**
"Congratulations! You have defeated Zhao Wujin and completed the minor trial of the second trial of Chaos. Rewards: One ten-thousand-year soul ring; Skill Points: 1; Soul Power: 100,000 points."
**Ding dong!**
"Congratulations! Your soul power is full and has leveled up. Current Level: 33 (25,000/85,000)."
Could things really end here?
The answer was clearly no!
Mu Chen's golden finger was the Chaos System. In addition to defeating Zhao Wujin for the hidden task, he also had the second trial of the Chaos God to complete: being invited into Shrek Academy!
Flender, as the principal, had actively come to invite Mu Chen. Moreover, he had to agree to two of Mu Chen's conditions. It could be said that Mu Chen had successfully completed the second trial of the Chaos God.
**Ding dong!**
"Congratulations! You have completed the second trial of the Chaos God and have been invited into Shrek Academy. Rewards: External Spirit Bone: Eight Spider Spears; Skill Points: 2; Soul Power: 100,000 points."
**Ding dong!**
"Congratulations! Your soul power is full and has leveled up. Current Level: 34 (60,000/92,000)."
With the system's announcement, Mu Chen's soul power had increased by two levels, reaching Level 34. Among the students of Shrek Academy, he was now second only to the charismatic Dai Mubai.
"Wow, I actually got the External Spirit Bone, Eight Spider Spears?" Mu Chen thought, overwhelmed with joy.
**Eight Spider Spears:** Enhances all stats by 50%; can absorb opponent's soul power and completely replenish one's own consumption; can resist toxins; increases movement speed by 50%; offers powerful jumping and climbing abilities, with sharp barbs that enhance attack power.
The power of the Eight Spider Spears was evident from the description. Mu Chen hadn't anticipated that he would obtain an External Spirit Bone so early, and it was the Eight Spider Spears, which belonged to Tang San!
**Ding dong!**
"The system announces the third trial of the Chaos God: Enter the City of Slaughter, traverse the Hell Road, and obtain the domain of the God of Slaughter. Time limit: Two years!"
"What? The third trial of the Chaos God involves entering the City of Slaughter?" Mu Chen thought in shock. His third trial required him to go to the City of Slaughter.
"Xiao Wu, would you like to join Shrek Academy and become one of our students?" Flender asked, noticing Xiao Wu's soul power level as well. He was quite pleased with her talent.
"I will! Wherever Mu Ge goes, I will go too!" Xiao Wu replied firmly.
"Hahaha, this is a buy one get one free situation! Come on, Xiao Wu, Mu Chen, let me show you around the academy!" Flender said, lightly patting Mu Chen on the shoulder, still oblivious to the fact that Mu Chen's level had increased.
"Okay," Mu Chen nodded.
Mu Chen and Xiao Wu followed Flender as they headed toward Shrek Academy.
"What? We only have six students in our academy now?" Xiao Wu exclaimed, astonished.
As they walked, Flender began to explain the current situation at Shrek Academy to Mu Chen and Xiao Wu.
"Yes, including Ma Hongjun and Tang San, there are only six students in total. With the addition of you two, that makes eight students. We are the only academy on the Douluo Continent where the number of teachers exceeds that of the students," Flender explained.
"Eight students? Don't you think that's too few?" Xiao Wu asked.
"Xiao Wu, it's not about quantity; it's about quality. Having fewer students allows us to cultivate more capable individuals," Mu Chen replied.
"Exactly! I believe in that as well; it's better to have fewer but stronger. Our academy has been established for twenty years, and we've only recruited forty-two students in total. That averages out to just over two each year. Even if Shrek Academy were to close its doors, we would never accept useless students. To enter our academy, one must have a soul power of no less than twenty levels before the age of twelve. To graduate, one must exceed forty levels and reach the rank of Soul Master by the age of twenty. Everyone who graduates from our academy is a prominent figure," Flender said.
To instill a sense of belonging in Mu Chen toward Shrek Academy, Flender recounted some of the academy's illustrious achievements.
After walking a considerable distance, Mu Chen and Xiao Wu finally stood before the gates of Shrek Academy.
What lay before them could hardly be called a proper academy. It was not only located in a small village, but everything inside looked quite dilapidated.
"This... is this really our academy?" Xiao Wu asked, perplexed.
"Yes," Flender replied, glancing at Mu Chen. Mu Chen's expression remained unchanged, revealing nothing. Flender secretly noted that Mu Chen was indeed extraordinary.
Flender remembered that when Dai Mubai first arrived, he had thought he had taken a wrong turn. But Mu Chen showed no signs of surprise.
However, Flender could not have guessed that Mu Chen was not an ordinary person, but rather someone who had crossed over and was quite familiar with this place. Mu Chen had mentally prepared himself long ago.
"Tang San, go and call out the other four!" Flender instructed.
"Alright, Principal," Tang San nodded and went off.
Before long, Dai Mubai arrived at the academy's small square. He spotted Mu Chen and Xiao Wu from a distance, narrowing his eyes in thought.
Shortly after Dai Mubai arrived, a girl walked toward them.
The girl had long black hair cascading over her shoulders, fair skin, and an incredibly voluptuous figure for someone her age. Her expression was cold, emanating an icy demeanor that contrasted sharply with her otherwise beautiful features. Her black eyes held no hint of warmth, creating a stark contrast with her lovely face. Her limbs were long and well-proportioned, exuding a chilling air that was hard to adapt to.
If Mu Chen's guess was correct, this girl with a cat tail was the Ghostly Shadow Cat, Zhu Zhuqing.
**Ding dong!**
"Congratulations! You have triggered the hidden task of the second trial of the Chaos God: Break up Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing to lay the groundwork for conquering Zhu Zhuqing!"
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