Douluo: AFK to Become a God

"Chu Chengzhou, 12 years old, martial soul: True Spirit Banner, level 29 Grand Spirit Master."

"Xiao Wu, 11 years old, martial soul: Soft Bone Rabbit, level 38 Assault Spirit Elder."

The two exchanged a glance before reporting their basic information to Flender.

In Chu Chengzhou's opinion, Flender might not be a saint, but one thing was certain: unless faced with an enormous temptation—like a 100,000-year spirit bone—Flender wouldn't betray his students.

After all, their extraordinary talent alone wasn't enough to provoke him into such actions.

"!!! You're a level 38 Spirit Elder?"

Flender stood up in shock, staring at Xiao Wu in disbelief.

An 11-year-old level 38 Spirit Elder? Was this some kind of monster? Could it be one of those legendary 100,000-year spirit beasts in human form?

Chu Chengzhou: He actually guessed it!

But upon further thought, Flender dismissed the idea as absurd.

Even if a 100,000-year spirit beast could take human form, it wouldn't be this exaggerated. Otherwise, the continent would already be ruled by spirit beasts.

"I don't know what's going on either. My spirit power just seems to grow really fast!"

Xiao Wu blinked innocently, lying with a straight face.

Wow, what a treasure I've found!

Flender couldn't help but take a closer look at Xiao Wu.

Although he had learned yesterday that she was a three-ring Spirit Elder, he hadn't been able to gauge her exact spirit power level. He had assumed she had just broken through to the third ring. Compared to Chu Chengzhou, a 12-year-old level 29 Grand Spirit Master, it hadn't seemed too extraordinary.

But now, to learn that she was already level 38?

At this rate, wouldn't she reach the fourth ring by next year?

Potential for a Title Douluo? Forget that—this is potential for an unrivaled powerhouse!

She could rival the likes of the legendary "Sky Invincible"(Qian Daoliu) and "Land Invincible,"(Tang Chen) unparalleled titans of the spirit master world!

The thought that a future supreme powerhouse might one day claim to have attended Shrek Academy filled Flender with a sense of pride. He felt this might be the most brilliant decision he'd ever made.

"Dean Flender, I have a favor to ask."

Chu Chengzhou's voice interrupted Flender's daydreams.

"Hm? What is it?"

"If anyone asks about our ages in the future, please tell them we were born in the year 2626."

"2626? That would make you... 16 years old? You don't look it, though."

Flender scrutinized Chu Chengzhou with some doubt.

Raising their official ages wasn't a problem. Xiao Wu, with her rapid development due to her high spirit power, could easily pass for 16.

But Chu Chengzhou? If he hadn't said anything, Flender would have guessed he was younger than Xiao Wu by a year or two.

"It's fine. I'll look the part once I advance to Spirit Elder."

Chu Chengzhou waved it off casually.

"Good grief! Not only do you avoid paying tuition, but you're also planning to get a free third spirit ring out of me?"

Flender's eyes widened in disbelief. No wonder this kid had chosen now to enroll at Shrek Academy—he had it all planned out!

"What do you mean, free? Isn't it a teacher's duty to help students obtain spirit rings?"

"You little rascal! When it comes to shamelessness, I, Flender, bow to you as the strongest on the continent!"

Flender huffed, annoyed.

Chu Chengzhou: "..."

"By the way, what's the deal with your spirit skills? They seem to summon spirit beasts?"

Flender recalled the incident outside the village.

He had witnessed the clash where Dai Mubai, along with Ma Hongjun, had tried to teach Chu Chengzhou a lesson, only for Dai Mubai to end up thoroughly humbled.

Dai Mubai wasn't just any Spirit Elder; he was a standout among three-ring Spirit Elders. Yet he had been defeated by Chu Chengzhou, a mere level 29 Grand Spirit Master, who had used only a single spirit skill.

The astonishing disparity left Flender burning with curiosity.

"Yes, my True Spirit Banner is a mutated martial soul. Its spirit skills allow me to summon spirit beasts corresponding to the spirit rings I've absorbed."

Chu Chengzhou nodded.

"A mutated martial soul?"

Flender's expression turned complicated.

His disciple, Ma Hongjun, and his close friend, Yu Xiaogang, also had mutated martial souls.

Unfortunately, Yu Xiaogang's mutation was a malignant one, leaving him a complete waste in cultivation.

Ma Hongjun's martial soul was better off, being a benign mutation, but it still carried significant flaws.

Chu Chengzhou, however, seemed to have hit the jackpot with his mutation. Not only did his martial soul lack any visible drawbacks, but his innate talent was extraordinary—likely innate full spirit power.

What Flender didn't know was that without his "cheats," Chu Chengzhou would have been another Yu Xiaogang, struggling to become even a basic Spirit Master.

"Does your mutated martial soul have any weaknesses?"

"None that I've discovered so far."

"So, if you ever hunt a 100,000-year spirit beast, you'd be able to summon it to fight for you?"

Flender's heart skipped a beat as he hurriedly asked.

A 100,000-year spirit beast was comparable to a level 96 Titled Douluo in strength. Only the Spirit Hall and the hidden Clear Sky Clan had confirmed experts of that caliber.

If Chu Chengzhou could acquire such a spirit ring, he'd leap straight into the ranks of the continent's top powerhouses upon reaching Titled Douluo.

"Probably, but 100,000-year spirit beasts are incredibly rare. I doubt I'll ever find one."

Chu Chengzhou feigned regret, though inwardly, he wasn't worried.

With his "system," he didn't need to rely on luck to obtain high-level spirit rings. Even if he couldn't find a 100,000-year beast, he could always upgrade weaker ones over time.

Xiao Wu: So terrifying! Poor little me, trembling in fear...