Chapter 7: The Academy's Three Committee Members, Challenging the Second-in-Rank

Zhexian was seen gently blowing the Jade Flute, the melodious sound of the flute echoing in the air, seemingly carrying an invisible force that firmly locked Dugu Yan's figure in place.

Her body was bound by a gentle yet irresistible force, and she could not even move her fingers in the slightest.

Seeing this, Yu Tianheng and the others all wore expressions of shock.

They had never seen such a bizarre soul skill, one that could completely control a Soul Elder-level Soul Master with just the sound of a flute.

"What kind of soul skill is this? No, he didn't even release a soul skill!" Yu Tianheng muttered in a low voice, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Zhexian smiled slightly and stopped the flute music.

Dugu Yan suddenly felt her body lighten and regained her freedom. She took a few steps back, her eyes still filled with shock and confusion.

"You... who exactly are you?" Dugu Yan could not help but ask, her tone carrying a hint of awe.

Zhexian put away the Jade Flute, his tone remaining indifferent: "I have said it before, my name is Zhexian, just an ordinary Soul Master. The flute music just now was merely a small trick, not worth mentioning."

Yu Tianheng stepped forward, his gaze carrying a hint of complexity: "Senior, your strength far exceeds our imagination. If you are willing, we can help recommend you to join the Tiandou Royal Academy as a teacher."

Zhexian nodded, his tone carrying a hint of a smile: "Then many thanks."

Dugu Yan also put away her previous contempt at this moment, her tone carrying a hint of admiration: "Senior, your strength is indeed very strong; we were a bit rude just now."

Zhexian waved his hand and did not say much more.

"Teacher Zhexian, could you teach me your flute-sound soul skill from just now?" Ye Lingling, who was on the side, could not help but ask, her eyes filled with a hint of anticipation.

Zhexian glanced at her, his tone gentle: "Why? Do you like this melody?"

Ye Lingling nodded; once this flute sound emerged, it felt as if there was an indescribable sensation.

Ye Lingling nodded; once this flute sound emerged, it felt as if there was an indescribable sensation.

Zhexian looked deeply at Ye Lingling, his gaze carrying a hint of inquiry and gentleness.

He asked softly: "What is your name?"

Ye Lingling was slightly stunned, then replied: "My name is Ye Lingling."

Zhexian nodded and swept his gaze over the others.

Seeing this, Yu Tianheng took the initiative to introduce: "Senior, my name is Yu Tianheng, this is Dugu Yan, and there are the brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo, as well as Yufeng and Aosiluo."

Dugu Yan nodded slightly, the brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo smiled honestly, while Aosiluo and Yufeng cupped their fists in greeting.

Zhexian scanned them one by one, but only Ye Lingling's image left a deep impression on him.

Petite in stature, delicate in features, and fair-skinned, she gave people a sense of tranquility.

The others, such as Yu Tianheng, always wore a dignified look, Dugu Yan was charming, Shi Mo and Shi Mo were resolute, Aosiluo was agile, and Yufeng was lively.

These few were all different from Lingling's gentleness and mystery.

Zhexian smiled faintly and put away the Jade Flute in his hand.

"Let us go to the academy first."

Yu Tianheng nodded and led Zhexian and his group toward the Heaven Dou Imperial Soul Master Academy.

The academy was situated among a magnificent complex of buildings, with towering pagodas and wide training grounds all manifesting its heritage and strength.

As a genius student of the academy, Yu Tianheng naturally had the qualifications to directly recommend Zhexian to the Teaching Department.

Inside the Teaching Department, three Committee Members were sitting behind a long table with serious expressions. Seeing Yu Tianheng bring Zhexian in, the lead Committee Member raised his eyes slightly, his gaze lingering on Zhexian for a moment before asking: "Yu Tianheng, who is this?"

Yu Tianheng bowed respectfully and replied: "Three Committee Members, this is Teacher Zhexian. His strength is extraordinary, and we feel he is qualified to serve as a teacher at the academy, so we are here to recommend him."

Hearing this, the three Committee Members' gazes landed on Zhexian once again.

A young man who looked eighteen years old—how strong could his strength be?

One of the Committee Members asked in a deep voice: "Zhexian? What is your martial soul? What is your soul power level?"

Zhexian smiled slightly, his tone indifferent: "This junior's martial soul is nothing more than nameless, and as for soul power, it is even less worth mentioning."

Hearing this, the three Committee Members frowned slightly.

Another Committee Member's tone carried a hint of displeasure: "Since you are unwilling to even reveal your martial soul and soul power level, how can we believe you are qualified to teach the academy's students? The Tiandou Royal Academy is not a place just anyone can enter."

Zhexian remained calm, his gaze carrying a hint of indifference: "Three seniors, this junior naturally understands the academy's rules. However, strength cannot only be measured by martial soul and soul power level. If the three seniors do not mind, this junior is willing to prove himself with his strength."

The three Committee Members looked at each other, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

The lead Committee Member pondered for a moment and then said: "Fine, since you are so confident, we will give you a chance. However, if your performance is not satisfactory, do not blame us for not giving you face."

Zhexian nodded slightly, his tone remaining humble: "Many thanks to the three seniors for granting this."

Yu Tianheng and the others stood to the side, feeling both nervous and expectant.

Although they had witnessed Zhexian's strength, they had no bottom in their hearts as to whether Teacher Zhexian could win against the three Committee Members.

Dugu Yan whispered to Yu Tianheng: "Tianheng, do you think Teacher Zhexian can pass the three Committee Members' test?"

Yu Tianheng's gaze was firm as he responded softly: "I believe in him. His strength far exceeds our imagination; the three Committee Members may not necessarily be his opponents."

Just at this moment, one of the three Committee Members stood up, walked to the center of the field, and looked at Zhexian with a sharp gaze: "Since you want to prove yourself, then let me test your strength."

Zhexian smiled slightly and raised his hand to signal: "Please, senior, enlighten me."

The atmosphere in the field instantly became tense, and everyone's gaze was focused on the two of them.

Zhexian remained calm, as if this competition was merely a trivial matter to him.

Meanwhile, that Committee Member released his own martial soul, and a powerful wave of soul power instantly swept across the entire field.

"Committee Member, second in rank, Bai Baoshan, martial soul Star Furnace, Defense System level eighty-five, eight-ring Battle Soul Douluo!"

A stout Committee Member said coldly, a hint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.

Zhexian nodded gently, then raised the Jade Flute in his hand and placed it to his lips.

The melodious flute sound slowly rang out, seemingly carrying some kind of mysterious power, instantly enveloping the entire field.

Bai Baoshan felt that melodious flute sound and frowned slightly.

Although he did not feel a direct threat from the flute sound, a hint of unease faintly arose in his heart.

As a Defense System Soul Douluo, his martial soul, the Star Furnace, possessed extremely strong defensive capabilities; even a Title Douluo would find it difficult to easily break through his defense.

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