VIP room above!
Everyone gathered around Tang San.
Because Dai Mubai had just asked Tang San to recount everything that happened under the stage.
"In any case, I don't know who that person was, but the barrier created by my Blue Silver Grass was not broken, and of that I am certain," Tang San said with firm conviction to Dai Mubai.
Had there been any issue with the Third Soul Skill Spider Web Binding of the Blue Silver Grass, he would have definitely known.
"Alright, focus on healing," said Dai Mubai, his tone a bit distant as if he had come to some understanding.
"It's my fault everyone couldn't participate in the team battle, I'm truly sorry, but since he hurt Xiaowu, I must seek revenge," Tang San said apologetically, his point balance now at zero, and because of his serious energy depletion, none of them could participate in the team battle anymore, effectively conceding a point for nothing.
Even from afar, he could feel the thick disappointment emanating from his teacher.
But he had made a vow; no one could bully Xiaowu!
"Hmph! In this world, 'I'm sorry' are the three most worthless words, and you don't need to apologize to me, you need to apologize to everyone, because your selfishness has led to irreversible consequences!" Dai Mubai snorted coldly.
Tang San's points were wiped clean.
Meaning that their highest scorer on this side was Mubai.
Six points.
While on the side of the Bloodthirsty Demon, the highest was nine points.
In terms of both highest and average points, they were utterly defeated.
In all honesty, Dai Mubai had never imagined that the disciple he valued most would betray him so deeply!
"The last team, Shrek Squad, please be prepared for tonight's team battle at the central arena in ten minutes," suddenly, the announcement from the Soul Arena sounded at this moment.
"Brock, it's our turn for the team battle, what should we do now?" hearing the announcement, Dean Flender was a bit flustered and asked Dai Mubai right away.
They couldn't cancel their registration for the team battle.
But if they didn't show up, it was tantamount to willingly losing a point.
Moreover, the most serious issue was not just that the team would lose a point, but everyone would also lose an individual point.
There's no sugarcoating it, their performance tonight had been dreadful.
Dai Mubai 6 points.
Tang San 0 points.
Xiaowu 0 points.
Zhu Zhuqing 3 points.
Ma Hongjun 3 points.
Oscar 2 points.
Ning Rongrong 2 points.
If they were also docked an individual personal point,
It would be troublesome.
"Hmph! What else can we do, when my excellent disciples are in this state? Should they force themselves onto the stage just to court death? Let's forfeit by absence," Dai Mubai said coldly.
"Forfeit? But what about that matter?" Dean Flender asked with a bitter expression.
They were completely behind!
"What else can we do, do you think we can take their place?!" Dai Mubai glanced at Flender.
"Ah~, what are we going to do," Flender heaved a deep sigh, looking as if he had aged a dozen years all at once.
"Dean Flender, what happened?" Dai Mubai, noticing something was off with Flender, asked him with a puzzled expression.
"It's nothing, just let Brock take you guys back later, I need to go out and clear my head," said Flender, dejectedly walking towards the door.
He appeared as forlorn as a gambler who had lost everything.
"Dai Mubai, what in the world is going on?" Dai Mubai was bewildered.
"Yeah, what happened?" Ma Hongjun was also very confused.
Flender was his teacher, and he had never seen his teacher like this before.
"Shrek Academy is gone."
Grandmaster spoke.
"?????"
The private room fell into silence.
Everyone was full of question marks.
"Perhaps you don't know, but your Dean Flender made a bet with someone else. If you can't meet the target this week, Shrek Academy will cease to exist,"
Grandmaster said with utmost seriousness at this moment.
Acting? He was skilled at it.
If he didn't scare these kids a bit, they'd continue to be reckless!
Problems had already arisen from the start.
If it continued like this, they would be in danger.
How would he take on disciples then?
"Shrek Academy will cease to exist? Grandmaster, what does that mean??"
Upon hearing these words, everyone exhibited an incredulous expression!
Even the injured Tang San sat up straight at this moment.
"Alright, it's not that big of a deal. I don't want to talk about this anymore. Disperse and go back, it's getting late."
Grandmaster didn't offer an explanation, his tone very indifferent.
His whole demeanor was filled with a sense of loss.
"Grandmaster, don't say that, what's going on with the Academy!"
"Yeah, Grandmaster! What exactly happened, is it a money issue?"
Ma Hongjun's words had just landed when Dai Mubai's voice rose again!
Everyone tightly surrounded Grandmaster.
Although they hadn't been at Shrek Academy for very long,
they had, without exception, developed feelings for Shrek.
If the Academy was gone, they couldn't accept it!!
"Sigh, since you all asked, I'll tell you. Dean Flender made a bet with the young master of a certain family. The tasks I set for you earlier were part of the bet. If you can't complete them, it means you've lost, and in that case, the Academy will become the property of the other party,"
Grandmaster said.
"What??"
Upon hearing this, everyone exploded!!
"So, don't blame Dean Flender for ignoring you just now. The main problem is that Xiaosan was too impulsive tonight and disrupted his plans. Sigh, let's not talk about these matters, just go back!"
Grandmaster spoke with a hint of helplessness.
"Brother~"
Xiaowu glanced at Tang San.
Tang San was also feeling very conflicted at this point.
"No! Teacher, I think I can still fight, we must win tonight's team battle!!"
At this moment, Tang San propped himself up, completely disregarding the injuries he had sustained earlier.
He never expected to have made such an unforgivable mistake!
One should always consider the bigger picture.
And he hadn't anticipated this at all!
"No need, tonight your squad is up against the Berserker Battle Team, a very powerful team. You can't win, and going out there would only mean losing,"
Grandmaster shook his head slightly.
"Slap—"
Suddenly, Tang San viciously slapped himself!
"Xiaosan, what are you doing!!"
Dai Mubai rushed forward to intervene upon seeing this.
"Don't stop me, Teacher, I was too impulsive tonight, and I'm really sorry!!"
Tang San was filled with immense regret.
Because of a moment's satisfaction, he had put the entire Academy at risk.
What had he done!!
"Brother! You were avenging Xiaowu, it's Xiaowu you were fighting for!"
Xiaowu raised her hand, wanting to give herself a slap on the face!
"Enough! That's enough!!!"
Suddenly, Grandmaster shouted out!
In an instant, the private room fell silent!!
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PS: Ah, without realizing it, it's already half past two in the morning. This chapter was difficult to write; it's been a long time since I've stayed up this long. Since I promised three chapters today, there's one more to go. Please wait a bit longer everyone~~ Author asks for your votes~~