Douluo Dalu: Legend Of Xiao Yan

"Oh come on, it was really, hehe, funny." Xiao Yan said chuckling casually as he faced the angry mob of femme fatales.

Xiao Wu, Xun Er and Zhu Zhuqing stared at him with angry expressions. They all released their spirits as they try and intimidate Xiao Yan to let them beat him up until they were satisfied.

But Tang San and Dai Mubai quickly try to calmed them down, saying that there was an examination and they can't just waste time. With Xiao Yan now behind them to support the two.

Though it didn't calmed the girls anger, but they did cool it down, they looked at each other with flames burning in their as they telepathically decided.

'Exam first, punish the boy later.'

After the group calmed down, Dai Mubai shook his head in amus.e.m.e.nt, clapped both each one of Tang San and Xiao Yan's shoulders, saying.

"Come one, enough of antics, I'll bring you all over to pass the test. No need to line up."

Tang San turned towards him with shock while Xiao Yan nodded, they simultaneously said.

"That is no good."

"Sure. Let's go."

Dai Mubai, laughing boisterously as he watched Tang San sending Xiao Yan scolding punch to the shoulder, said:

"Be at ease, I am not playing favorites, this is your deserved treatment."

Responsible for the second exam also was a senior teacher, because of having to buy those sausages, Xiao Yan did not have the time to see what the contents of this exam were.

Dai Mubai straightforwardlywalked up to that teacher's side, muttering several lines next to his ear, also indicating Xiao Yan and co.

The teacher's face turned shocked for a moment, before he nodded, saying.

"All right, bring them directly to the fourth exam. They passed this test."

Dai Mubai returned to Xiao Yan and the others side, he was about to bring the group to go inside the academy. But the lined up examinees were not satisfied.

One male exam candidate said.

"Teacher, what's going on? Why can those group of five able to avoid the second test and directly enter the fourth exam?"

The senior teacher casually crossed his arms around his c.h.e.s.t and calmly replied.

"If your spirit power over twenty fifth rank then you can also directly enter the fourth exam, you do not need to waste time here with me. But, when I'm testing your spirit power and only have twenty first rank, then, you have to undergo more testing with me."

"Their spirit power is over twenty fifth rank? That's impossible. We're all just twelve years old, how can someone have such high spirit power appear."

Being able to stand here means they all had spirit power over twenty first rank, and their age was higher than thirteen year's old youngsters. When at a junior academy, youths like them, undoubtedly are considered genius beyond any normal youth spirit masters. But since arriving in Shrek Academy, even though repeatedly hitting walls, their frame of mind could still not be easily changed.

Dai Mubai's eyes turned cold, turning towards the male student he snorted,

"You just won't do, but don't think other people also aren't qualified. When I entered the Academy, my spirit power was twenty fifth rank. Tang San, give them a look at your spirit power."

While speaking, he turned towards the teacher and nodded as if asking for permission.

The teacher nodded and grabbed a more quality looking white crystal than the one from the desk and tossed it to Dai Mubai who tossed it towards Tang San.

This testing crystal was different based on it's quality, this kind of white crystal tested only the fortieth rank or lower, if the spirit power exceeded fortieth rank, then the crystal would immediately burst. It also had the ability to show what number of spirit rank the holder has.

Every student queuing up perked up their heads as their eyes widened in shock. They saw that type of crystal before in one of the many tournament events hosted by either the Spirit Hall or those advanced academies so they knew what they were about to see would be something.

(A/N: I changed the use of the crystal cause let's face it, and excuse me, but how the f.u.c.k do you measure a blinding light coming out of the crystal into 29, 27 and 26?!)

Tang San at this moment understood why Dai Mubai persuaded him that this test was below their status, of course, this test was to measure the candidate's precise spirit power.

At that moment, he also did not speak, holding the white crystal and directly infusing it with his Mysterious Heaven skill internal strength.

In a split second, everyone saw a brilliant white light released in Tang San's hand, the white crystal became as resplendent as a diamond, the intense brilliance filling every corner of the crystal, two number of lines show in the middle; 31.

The teacher in charge of the test showed a shocked eyes and a large beaming smile,

"See, our Shrek Academy this year again will receive a pretty good little monster. But, although I was prepared, to think that were monsters like you."

Tang San wore a slight smile, handing the crystal in his hands to Xiao Yan, he could not wish for other people to complain about Xiao Yan and the others, regarding Xiao Yan, Xiao Wu and Xun Er, he had absolute confidence for them.

Equal white light once again shone, the number showing the same; 30. Thoroughly shutting up the other exam candidates' mouths, looking at Tang San and Xiao Yan in their eyes also immediately became monsters.

Thirtieth first and thirtieth rank, twelve years old attaining such high level spirit power, was this a level humans were capable of reaching?

However, the show didn't stop just yet.

The ball then was passed to Xiao Wu; showing the number 31, then Zhu Zhuqing; showing the number 27. This had truly shocked every student queuing in line. Yet it didn't end there.

"Teacher, I think, I should also be excused from the second and third tests."

Xiao Yan and co turned to see a girl that has extremely fair delicate skin, her figure unusually harmonious, her entire being looking to give people a kind of earthy feeling. The unknown girl has long flowing, pink hair and also has a pair of beautifully delicate light amethyst colored eyes. She gave off the impression of a highly educated noble young lady. Her gentle and beautiful smiling expression can affect everyone in her surroundings.

Shrugging her shoulders, she casually tossed the crystal towards the girl, who easily catches it, and sending spirit power into it. A blinding light shone and the number of 26 appeared in the middle of the crystal.

Smiling lightly, the girl returned the crystal to the teacher.

The teacher nodded before turning his head towards the only person who didn't showed off their spirit power.

"What about you little missy?"

Xun Er blinked for being the center of attention before shrugging her little shoulders.

"Sure."

Grasping the crystal that was tossed to her Xun Er sent her spirit power into it. A bright light, brighter than Tang San and Xiao Wu, shone with great light. The number in the middle of the crystal showed 39.

Spirit Rank 39! Just one step away from being rank 40 spirit ancestor! And, if she's standing right here means that she's not much older than they all are.

"So, we done here teach?" Xiao Yan asked.

The old man, still looking pretty shock, subconsciously nodded and turned towards Dai Mubai.

"Yeah, yeah... Monsters one after another, this year unexpectedly has so many. Five monsters and one monster of monsters. Good, good, apparently, I have to ask that money grubbing dean of ours for a raise. Mubai, you bring these four together to the fourth test."

"Yes."

Dai Mubai respectfully answered, his two pupil pair of eyes, with a complex expression, looked at everyone besides Tang San and Xiao Wu, then turning around and walking towards the inside of the academy. This time, no students again raised an issue. Their strength was more than evidence to shut up any oppressors.

As they walked towards the fourth exam, Dai Mubai was explaining about the contents of all the exams and the situation of the academy.

When he reached the area for the fourth exam, he also finished his explanation which made everyone, except Xiao Yan, silent from shock.

It was Xiao Wu who first opened her mouth and said.

"Excuse me but, what the hell is wrong with this school? These kind of requirements for picking up students is like finding a perfect wife. It's too strict! It's no wonder that teacher at the entrance said only monsters are accepted here. People that are able to pass these four exams, are maybe only are monsters, which is us by the way. I very much want to ask just this once, how many students does Shrek Academy currently have? Every year recruits how many students?"

This time it was Dai Mubai's turn to show a wry smiled.

"Our Shrek Academy from founding until now, in twenty years, has altogether enrolled forty two students. An average year has a little more than two students. This year all six of you, if you all might be recruited, will be considered setting a record. Before this, the Academy already had went two years without accepting any students. Currently, in the academy in the process of studying students, counting me, altogether are four."

"Four?!"

Apart from the Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Xiao Yan, Xun Er and that beautiful young lady practically cried out simultaneously.

Tang San and co continued talking to Dai Mubai but Xiao Yan no longer listened. As his brain practically went autopilot from sheer confusion.

'Four students what dose that mean? I mean, sure the story is practically not cannon anymore, but all things went accordingly to the story until I was involved and f.u.c.k.e.d it up! I didn't even come near the Shrek Academy during my entire time here, until now, so how did I screw the story even more?' A frowned was set on Xiao Yan's face as he rubbed the bridge between his eyes.

Zhu Zhuqing noticed him frowning and with a raised eyebrow, asked.

"What is it?"

Turning towards her Xiao Yan gave a slight smile and shook his head.

"No, it's nothing..."

Zhu Zhuqing merely hummed and unexpectedly, she asked again but with a different question.

"Hey, why is it that your at spirit rank 30 yet you only have two spirit rings?"

Xiao Yan replied, his previous worried thoughts was put at the back of his mind.

"Yeah... I had just brokethrough during the trip to Suotuo City and because I didn't want to delay our trip to get here, I didn't get the chance to get my third spirit ring."

Zhu Zhuqing just shrugged and turned back to the others.

Smiling wryly, Xiao Yan, turned towards the group and noticed that they had reached another open space. This compared to that previous second exam location was much smaller, only two hundred square metres or so. A middle aged man looking like he was over fifty years sat napping on a chair.

"Teacher Zhao, I'm bring six people to take the fourth exam."

"Ho? Six people heh? Now that just set the record for Shrek Academy's recruitment process."

The middle aged man opened his hazy sleepy eyes, somewhat surprised looking at the two male and four female youths before him, as if coming across some manner of inconceivable affair.

Dai Mubai said.

"Not only are there six people for the fourth exam, but they were also all excused from the second and third tests."

Teacher Zhao's eyes shone, standing up from the chair, his stature was not tall, and appearance very ordinary. But looking extremely rugged. Compared to the twelve years old Xiao Yan he was unexpectedly somewhat shorter in height but strangely gave people a majestic feeling.

Wide shoulders resembling city walls, wearing sleek black jacket, basically unable to cover his whole body that was like cast from steel full of powerful muscles, although the expression on his face was amiable, the sturdy stature virtually gave people a kind of intense pressure.

"Six students surpassing twenty fifth rank, not bad, not bad, apparently this year there's more than a few monsters we usually get. Mine is the last hurdle, passing my test, you will be able to formally become students of Shrek Academy. However, my test cannot be so simple to pass. Real combat experience is necessary for every spirit master to possess. What I examine, is your combat capability in this aspect."

Smiling his gaze swept from Xiao Yan and across the others, mildly looking at them, he said.

"I'm called Zhao Wuji, since you six are all excused from the second and third exams, I will personally accompany you to play. Right now I'll give you one stick of incense of time to come to a mutual understanding and discuss. After one stick of incense, the test begins. The test contents, are for the six of you teaming up to withstand my attack for one stick of incense of time. Even if only one person is able to persevere to the end, it counts as you all passing. I hope you understand, don't try cheap tricks, there are no people capable of using speed to escape this range. At the same time, I can also advise you, relying on one person's power to obstruct my attack is also impossible. Mutually coordinating together is your only chance of success."

"Teacher Zhao, this is not so good–!" But before Dai Mubai could finish, Xiao Yan cut him off as he raised his hand asked.

"Teacher, are there any rules on how to combat against you?"

Zhao Wuji raised one of his eyebrows, his right hand rubbing his chin for a moment before replying.

"Hmm... You can use every countermeasure that you can think that go against me, with the exception of doing a suicide bomb as this isn't some death battle."

"So... anything goes?"

Zhao Wuji nodded.

Xiao Yan smiled innocently and nodded back, thanking the teacher, he turned towards his group, along with a really confused Dai Mubai, and the innocent smile on his face was quickly replaced into something.... cold and cruel.

Zhu Zhuqing and the beautiful girl flinched and took a step back, Dai Mubai feeling a shiver go down his spine, while Tang San and Xun Er was sighing, Xiao Wu, however, had also the same expression as Xiao Yan.

"Well, you heard the man! Anything goes so let's..." Whispered words came out of his mouth. Because his back was towards Zhao Wuji and the group were huddled together in a circle, the teacher was confused at the various expressions flashing through their faces before it stops into creepy evil smiles.

'Even little Bai?!' Zhao Wuji widened his eyes in shocked. As this was the first time that he had seen his student looking like that.

"Alright, times up everyone!" Zhao Wuji called out after one stick of incense time passed.

Xiao Yan and co turned back to face the teacher with unexpectedly calm faces.

This confuses Zhao Wuji as he thought.

'What the? Are they really that confident? Or, is it some false bravado?'

Dai Mubai took several steps back, as he wasn't supposed to help them, due to being a member of the academy and also wanting to spectate, but not before giving a thumbs up and bright smile to the group of youths. While looking at Zhao Wuji with a pitying expression.

'Huh?' This confused Zhao Wuji for a moment before he looked towards Xiao Yan's group with a narrowed look.

'For little Bai to give me that kind of expression... What are they planning?'

Suddenly, green hot flames ignited in both Xiao Yan's now clenched hands. Smiling widely, he raised both of his hands, opened his left palm, and with his only clenched fist he punched it towards his opened hand.

With his mouth set in a wide and bright smile, he opened his mouth and shouted.

"Yeah, we're ready! Now let's do this cause I'm all fired up!"