Flender paid close attention to Su Wen and Ning Rongrong.
He's too abnormal.
Just now, he heard from Grandmaster and Tang San that Su Wen is only fourteen years old, and Ning Rongrong looks to be about the same age as Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
At this age, with such Soul Power level.
Shrek Academy is the most suitable place for them.
It's a pity, how did they end up at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?
"Dean, you're joking. It's Tianheng and the others who are ambitious themselves. I'm more responsible for guiding them," Qin Ming said. "By the way, congratulations to the Dean for recruiting so many outstanding junior brothers and sisters this year."
Flender had a proud smile on his face, obviously proud of Shrek's situation this year.
However, he soon became disheartened.
Because this might be the last year.
"Dean, what's wrong?" Qin Ming asked when he saw Flender's face fall.
"Ah, Qin Ming, you don't know, Shrek's situation is getting worse and worse now. I guess when Mubai and Xiaosan graduate, Shrek will have to disband," Flender sighed.
"What?" Qin Ming was shocked.
Then, seeing that comforting didn't work, he proposed his own idea.
"Dean, I know this is presumptuous, but since you mentioned that the Academy can't continue, I still want to share my thoughts."
"Oh?"
"I want to invite you, Dean, to join Heaven Dou Imperial Academy in the name of Shrek. The junior brothers and sisters are so outstanding that they can completely form a team to participate in the Spirit Master Competition two years later. Even if their performance in the Spirit Master Competition two years later is not satisfactory, given their age, they can continue to stay at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy and participate in the next Spirit Master Competition."
Upon hearing Qin Ming's words, there was silence in the room as everyone awaited Flender's response.
Flender's expression stiffened, but due to the earlier consideration of merging with Blue Tyrant Academy, there wasn't as strong a reaction as in the original.
Grandmaster frowned.
No.
He had already internally rejected Qin Ming's proposal.
Over the past three months, he had somewhat laid the groundwork for Flender, intending to merge Shrek into Blue Tyrant Academy and participate in the Spirit Master Competition under the name of Blue Tyrant Academy.
And now Qin Ming wanted to intervene?
What was Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?
Just a gilded place.
Moreover, how could anything outside be better than their own Academy?
Even though Grandmaster didn't want to rely on the power of his family, at this moment, he was even more inclined to choose Blue Tyrant Academy.
Grandmaster looked at Flender, shook his head slightly, and gestured with his eyes for him to refuse Qin Ming's invitation.
Flender also expressed his acknowledgment.
"Qin Ming, you don't need to worry about Shrek's situation. I have a way. Instead, it's these children under your care. They all have great talent. I look forward to seeing their performance in the Spirit Master Competition two years later under your leadership."
The banquet dispersed.
The Emperor Fighting Team returned to the hotel, while Su Wen left with Dugu Bo, catching up with the Shrek team along the way.
Grandmaster sensed that something was amiss and stopped first.
Flender and Zhao Wuji, who were a bit dazed from drinking, instantly became more alert, scanning their surroundings cautiously.
Seeing their reaction, Tang San and the other seven disciples also realized something was wrong.
"I wonder which senior is here. We at Shrek Academy shouldn't have offended any seniors, right?"
In the shadows, a figure appeared.
It was Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo slowly approached, revealing his face.
The chilly moonlight cast down, causing everyone from Shrek to shiver.
"What a terrifying aura. You're a Titled Douluo!" Zhao Wuji's voice carried a sense of extreme vigilance.
Flender stepped forward and clasped his fists. "Your Excellency, we at Shrek Academy believe we have no grievances with seniors. May I ask why Your Excellency has stopped us here?"
Upon hearing Zhao Wuji mention the possibility of facing a Titled Douluo, the Seven Monsters of Shrek's expressions changed. Xiao Wu, in particular, turned pale. She felt the gaze of the person in front of her fixated on her.
Tang San noticed Dugu Bo's gaze constantly locking onto Xiao Wu. Braving the pressure, he stepped forward, shielding Xiao Wu behind him, and stared firmly at Poison Douluo before him.
"Your Excellency," Grandmaster began, intending to say something, but Dugu Bo interrupted him.
"You, that rabbit. Will you come with me willingly, or do I need to capture you and take you away?" Dugu Bo pointed in Xiao Wu's direction, speaking lightly.
He didn't feel he was doing anything wrong by doing this.
Hunting Spirit Beasts as a Spirit Master is perfectly justified.
The faces of the people from Shrek changed.
"Your Excellency, Xiao Wu is a student of our Shrek Academy. If you are to act like this, you must give us a reason," Flender took a step forward, his Four-eyed Cat Martial Spirit materializing, and simultaneously, seven Spirit Rings rose from beneath his feet.
The newcomer was hostile.
He was prepared for a conflict, even his words were not as cautious as before.
Though they stood no chance against a Titled Douluo, Flender still had his cards to play.
Nevertheless, conflict seemed inevitable, and a firm stance was what they needed to show now.
"Ridiculous! Are you saying this Hundred Thousand Year old Spirit Beast is a student of your Shrek?" Dugu Bo's words stirred up waves.
The people from Shrek were once again shocked, their faces changing drastically.
"Xiao Wu, you…"
Dai Mubai and the others widened their eyes, looking at Xiao Wu.
At this moment, Xiao Wu's reaction became a powerful confirmation of Dugu Bo's words. Her gaze avoided others, unable to meet the eyes of her classmates and teachers, and her body even began to tremble.
Tang San turned to look at Xiao Wu behind him, feeling bewildered and incredulous.
"Xiao Wu, you... you're a Hundred Thousand Year old Spirit Beast?" His voice trembled.
"Bro, I... I didn't mean to hide it from you." Tears welled up in Xiao Wu's eyes as she spoke in despair.
"Xiao Wu, I'm your brother. Even if it means death, I will die before you!" Tang San hugged Xiao Wu, then turned around, spreading his arms to shield her behind him.
"Senior, if you want to kill Xiao Wu to obtain the Hundred Thousand Year old Spirit Ring, then you'll have to step over my corpse first." His tone was firm.
"Oh? You think I dare not kill you?" Poison Douluo's tone was menacing, a dark green Soul Power already surging.
"Elder—" Flender hurriedly interjected, wanting to bring up Tang San's father's identity.
At this moment, Tang Hao's voice resounded.
"I'd like to see who dares!"
Tang Hao's domineering voice echoed across the wilderness.
Dressed in tattered black robes, Tang Hao leaped from a distance, landing in front of the Shrek group.
Hearing that familiar voice, Tang San was utterly stunned, shouting in disbelief, "Dad?"
"Who are you?" Dugu Bo's heart sank. He hadn't expected another Titled Douluo to appear out of nowhere, and with such a domineering aura.
"Clear Sky!" Tang Hao slowly uttered two words.
"Clear Sky Douluo! You're Tang Hao!" Dugu Bo exclaimed in shock.
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