Xu Sheng heard this answer and, after a moment of surprise, chuckled, "Tian Bing, it's good that you can think this way."
He had thought Tian Bing would have a strong reaction, but it seemed she had no emotional foundation concerning her own father!
Shen Yi coldly snorted, "Hmph, as Tian Bing's father, to actually attack her, he's no better than a beast!"
They say even a tiger wouldn't eat its own cubs, but this Dark Hummingbird completely shattered what a normal person would believe!
Seeing this, Wu Changkong looked tenderly at Tian Bing beside him, reached out to fiddle with her hair, and shook his head, explaining, "No... it's not like that. Tian Bing was struck down by the Dark Hummingbird because she was protecting me!"
If given another chance, he wished it had been him who died!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have lived in the shadow of the past for so many years...
Seeing the guilty look on his face, Tian Bing held his hand, softly saying, "Longkong, it's all in the past. Let's not talk about these things anymore, and besides, aren't we both fine now?"
Wu Changkong earnestly responded, "Okay, I promise I won't bring it up again!"
Shen Yi, witnessing this scene, commented with a sour tone, "Fine, fine, watching you two being so lovey-dovey! There shouldn't be any barriers left."
Damn, just a moment ago she looked so pitiable, and now they're flaunting their affection!
Xu Sheng's dark eyes flickered as he asked, "Then, Teacher Wu, what do you and Tian Bing plan to do next?"
After a moment of contemplation, Wu Changkong spoke, "In the future, Tian Bing and I will resume our positions as external faculty members at Shrek Academy. With her Soul Sage strength, she should be more than qualified!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi's eyes widened with surprise, "Soul Sage? If I remember correctly, Tian Bing was a Soul King before she died!"
Back at Shrek Academy, she was the one closest to Tian Bing, so she remembered very clearly!
Tian Bing touched her soft lips, recalling, "Hmm... I'm not sure why, but it seems like after being resurrected, my soul power rank naturally broke through from Soul King to Soul Sage!"
Xu Sheng smiled, saying, "It must be because you fully absorbed the effects of the Immortal Herbs."
There was another reason he didn't mention!
Tian Bing's body was fashioned from his Divine Power, so it was quite normal for her soul power rank to have increased after resurrection!
Wu Changkong looked at Xu Sheng with complexity in his eyes, "Perhaps, let's leave it at that for now. Tian Bing and I still need to report to Academy President Cai first."
With that said, he took Tian Bing's hand, and the two left together...
Subsequently, the office was left only with Shen Yi and Xu Sheng!
Under the close gaze, the former felt her heart rate accelerate and her face involuntarily flush...
As she lowered her head slightly, attempting to reach out for Xu Sheng's hand, she was taken aback to discover he had already taken the lead and stepped out...
Shen Yi, frustrated at her foiled attempt, stamped on the floor several times, voicing her resentment with annoyance, "Was he pretending not to see? Damn it!"
However, the voice coming from outside dissipated much of her frustration...
"Shen Yi, let's go, we still need to hand over the data concerning the second-year competing students to the kids."
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The following day, discussions echoed throughout every corner of Shrek Academy's outer court...
"Have you heard? Our second-year class's strongest group is going to face off against a group from the first-year class!"
"Of course, I know. This news has already spread throughout the academy. You don't need to tell me!"
"The strongest from our second grade, Yuanen Yehui, seems to be participating as well. I really feel sorry for the freshmen,"
"I think it's better not to speculate until the results are out. The group that advanced from the first grade reportedly won against a team that had three Soul Ancestors in the 5V5 team match!"
Suddenly, a student called out loudly, "Everyone stop discussing and hurry over to the arena, they've even finished setting up the platform!"
This statement exploded like a bomb, igniting the fervor of all the first and second-year students, who flooded toward the arena...
Before long, the entire massive platform was surrounded by a sea of people; they were none other than the students who had come to watch the match!
In the front row, there were seats arranged for Academy President Cai Yue'er and most of the teachers from the outer court!
Standing on the platform, Shen Yi began, "I believe all the students are already aware that the two sides competing in this friendly match are the strongest groups from the first year class one and second year class one!"
"In addition to that, the fairness of this match will be ensured by the judgments of Academy President Cai and all the teachers present!"
As he was introducing the rules of the friendly match, Cai Yue'er cast a sidelong glance at Teacher Xu Sheng and asked curiously, "Teacher Xu, do you think your students have a chance to win?"
Before Xu Sheng could speak, other teachers by her side confidently said, "Academy President Cai, isn't that obvious? Although Teacher Xu is quite skilled in teaching, the difference in the time spent cultivating by the first and second-year students is significant, and their soul power ranks ultimately represent a qualitative gap!"
"It's certain the second grade will win. Just Yuanen Yehui, who is close to becoming a Soul King, within the freshmen, no one can stop her!"
"Right, I also believe the second grade will win. After all, their level of coordination and teamwork is unmatched by the first grade!"
Cai Yue'er was taken aback, then chuckled, "It seems all the teachers believe the second grade will win."
Wu Changkong's ice-blue eyes flickered, and he said, "I, on the other hand, think that the first-year students have a possibility of winning. After all, the battle hasn't started yet; everything remains an unknown."
Teacher Xu nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, Teacher Wu is right. I think we need to watch the actual fight to determine the winner!"
The first thing Tang Wulin and his team needed to deal with if they wanted to win was Yuanen Yehui!
Otherwise, allowed to freely attack their teammates, they were undoubtedly doomed to defeat!
Cai Yue'er pondered and nodded, "Hmm, it seems both Teacher Xu and Teacher Wu are leaning towards the first year. Let's wait and see then!"
She was indeed curious as to where Teacher Xu and Wu Changkong believed the first-year students had a chance of winning.
By then, Shen Yi on the stage had finished explaining the specific rules of the friendly match and again said, "Those are all the rules for this match. Now, please could both teams come up to the platform!"
As his words fell, Tang Wulin and his group of five, resisting the pressure of the surrounding gazes, walked up to the platform with heads held high...
On the opposite side, three students led by Yuanen Yehui made their entrance!
Upon seeing this scene, all the students below were stunned!
"What's going on? Isn't it a 5V5? Why has the second year class one only sent out three students?"
"This can't be right. We're here to see a serious competition, not some half-hearted effort!"
"What is the academy doing? It's always been 5V5, with no exceptions in the past!"
"Suddenly I don't even want to watch this match anymore, it's clearly a setup!"
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