Um… Sister, does this mean I'm accepted?" Wu Ling asked, slightly puzzled by the astonished reactions of those around her.
"Don't worry, little one. You've passed the assessment. From now on, you'll be a member of Tianshui Academy," Xue Wu said warmly.
At that moment, the woman called Han Aunt by Shui Bing'er.....Dean Han Ruyan herself.....approached Wu Ling.
"Little one, would you like to become my private disciple?" Han Ruyan asked.
Liu Erlong, seeing her friend being courted as a disciple, didn't interfere. Naturally, anyone with such extraordinary talent would attract attention.
"I… can't, Sister. Wu Ling already has a master," Wu Ling said firmly.
Though her master could be mischievous at times, she trusted him completely and did not wish to betray him.
"What? You already have a master?!" Han Ruyan exclaimed in surprise.
Indeed, Wu Ling had a loyal and powerful mentor.
Even with the opportunity to learn directly from the academy dean, she chose to honor her existing bond.
Yuan Longxuan watched quietly, smiling faintly. Even at this young age, Wu Ling's talent and determination were remarkable. Her decision to remain loyal to her master demonstrated both wisdom and courage.
The crowd continued to murmur in amazement, witnessing a ten-year-old achieving what few could even dream of.
The admissions process, strict as ever, had produced yet another extraordinary talent who might one day leave a mark on the Douluo Continent.
Han Ruyan was taken completely by surprise when Wu Ling suddenly stepped back and announced that she already had a teacher.
In that moment, Wu Ling instinctively moved behind Xiao Wu, seeking protection from her master.
"I'm Xiao Wu," she said firmly, standing tall. "I am Wu Ling's teacher, and I am here to apply for a teaching position at Tianshui Academy."
Xiao Wu's presence immediately commanded attention.
Even without trying, her aura exuded confidence and strength. She gently positioned Wu Ling behind her, shielding her from the judging eyes of the academy's dean.
"Are… you here to apply as a teacher?" Han Ruyan asked in surprise.
She blinked several times, trying to process what she had just heard.
A teacher applying for Tianshui Academy was rare in itself, but a master accompanying a prodigy student was almost unheard of.
"Yes," Xiao Wu replied clearly, without any hesitation or doubt. "I wish to apply for a teaching position here."
Han Ruyan paused for a moment, stunned once again.
She had run the academy for many years and seen countless strange occurrences, but this… this was exceptional even by her standards. Recovering quickly, she gestured toward the open space in front of them.
"Very well. Please demonstrate your martial spirit and your spirit power levels.
Anyone at the Soul King level or above is qualified to join our academy as a teacher."
Xiao Wu nodded. Her expression remained calm, but as she stepped forward, the crowd immediately felt a surge of immense energy.
"My martial spirit is the Phantom Rabbit," she said confidently. "I am a Level 95 Super Douluo."
The moment her words echoed through the hall, nine brilliant spirit rings appeared behind her. The sight shocked everyone, including Liu Erlong, who had been observing quietly from the side.
Yellow, purple, black, red… and even deeper crimson colors! Each ring radiated centuries of condensed energy, and it was clear that Xiao Wu's spirit rings carried an age and power far beyond normal comprehension.
The crowd's reaction was a mixture of awe and fear. How could someone have spirit rings aged hundreds of thousands of years? And how could they maintain control over such immense power?
Han Ruyan could hardly breathe. A Super Douluo, a Level 95, with spirit rings spanning hundreds of thousands of years, was now standing before her, asking to become a teacher in her academy. This was beyond anything she had ever imagined.
Even the girls standing behind Han Ruyan.....Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, and the others—were stunned into silence.
They had heard of spirit rings before, but none of them had ever seen rings of this magnitude.
Could someone truly absorb spirit rings of such age directly into their seventh ring? It seemed impossible, yet here Xiao Wu stood, living proof.
Outside, the crowd that had been watching the events unfold from a distance felt the overwhelming presence of Xiao Wu's power.
The air seemed to tremble, and many could not resist taking a step back, their expressions filled with awe.
At that moment, Liu Erlong, who had been standing quietly, noticed someone familiar in the crowd.
Her eyes softened as she recognized the figure she had been waiting for.
Excuse me… may I become a teacher at Tianshui Academy?" Xiao Wu's voice was calm and steady, but even she felt a momentary hesitation as she noticed the beautiful dean before her.
Han Ruyan snapped back to attention almost immediately.
A teacher position at her academy was more than acceptable for a Super Douluo of this caliber. She smiled warmly.
"Yes. As long as you wish it, our doors will always be open to you," Han Ruyan said sincerely.
Indeed, anyone at Xiao Wu's level.....no matter their affiliations—would be welcomed as a teacher.
A Super Douluo's strength could not be denied or ignored, and having someone like her would bring immense prestige to the academy.
Just as Han Ruyan confirmed Xiao Wu's acceptance, Liu Erlong moved forward confidently, pushing through the crowd with a commanding presence.
Her unique aura radiated a red, energetic light that caused anyone within ten meters to step aside instinctively.
"You said you'd only be gone for a while," Liu Erlong said softly, but with a tone that carried years of pent-up emotion. "Sixteen years… it's been sixteen years."
Yuan Longxuan's face turned slightly embarrassed, recalling the promises he had made long ago.
He had instructed them to cultivate their spirit bones, spirit rings, and the use of immortal herbs.
He had even left powerful Extreme Douluo-level puppets to protect them during his absence.
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