"Ma Hongjun!"
Flender glared at Ma Hongjun, as if silently promising to deal with him later.
But Ma Hongjun wasn't afraid. Flender was his teacher and had always treated him like a favored disciple. At worst, he would face a mild punishment, nothing serious.
Ma Hongjun's voice wasn't particularly loud, so only a few people caught what he said.
Apart from those nearby—like Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing—only the more powerful soul masters heard him clearly.
This group included Shrek Academy's teachers Lu Binqi, Li Yusong, Shao Xin, Zhao Wuji, and Flender, as well as the three Education Committee members of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Qin Ming, Prince Xue Xing, and Dugu Bo.
Yu Xiaogang and Prince Xue Beng, however, didn't hear anything due to their distance or weaker abilities.
Upon hearing Ma Hongjun's comment, Prince Xue Xing stepped forward, clapping mockingly as he smirked at Yu Xiaogang.
His tone was full of derision:
"Let us now kindly invite our so-called esteemed and widely renowned teacher, who spies on his own students, to kindly leave the premises of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. We are no place for such filth and will not welcome someone like you!"
Dugu Bo, having no personal interest in Shrek Academy beyond Meng Bei's unique immunity to his granddaughter's poison, didn't intervene.
"You... You're slandering me!" Yu Xiaogang shouted angrily, his voice shaking with a mixture of humiliation and rage.
He wanted to step forward to argue, but Dugu Bo merely glanced at him.
That single glance from a Titled Douluo carried such oppressive power that Yu Xiaogang felt his chest tighten, his body tremble, and his mind drown in fear. His legs buckled, and he fainted before he could say another word.
Thus, under Prince Xue Xing's mocking orders, the members of Shrek Academy were expelled from Heaven Dou Royal Academy in disgrace.
As they left the academy, frustration and shame hung heavily over the group.
"We'll head into Heaven Dou City and see if we can find a place to stay," Flender finally said, trying to take charge as they moved toward the city gates.
If worst came to worst, Flender was prepared to swallow his pride. As a Soul Saint, he could earn enough to at least set up a modest version of Shrek Academy again.
As they entered Heaven Dou City, they immediately noticed a large public notice:
"*RECRUITMENT NOTICE*
Blue Tyrant Advanced Soul Master Academy is recruiting members for the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament.
Requirements: Under 20 years old, with a soul power level of 35 or above.
Interested individuals should contact the Blue Tyrant Advanced Soul Master Academy's Shrek Team Leader, Meng Bei, for combat trials."
The Shrek members stared at the notice, dumbfounded.
Ma Hongjun leaned closer to examine it, then turned to Flender, bewildered.
"Dean, aren't we supposed to be Shrek Academy?"
The notice had been deliberately posted by Meng Bei to frustrate Yu Xiaogang and the others.
Originally, it was a recruitment ad for teachers, but Meng Bei convinced Liu Erlong to modify it into its current form.
Meng Bei's reasoning wasn't baseless either. His system mission was to rebuild Shrek Academy, but it didn't specify using the original staff or students. With Tang San already under his wing, Meng Bei's version of Shrek was as legitimate as any other.
By assembling his own team and appointing himself as the leader, Meng Bei ensured Yu Xiaogang would no longer have the authority to interfere.
But before finalizing his plans, Meng Bei had one more obstacle to overcome: Liu Erlong.
To rebuild Shrek within Blue Tyrant Academy, Meng Bei needed Liu Erlong's full support.
After returning from Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan with Ning Rongrong, he headed straight to Liu Erlong's lakeside residence.
Liu Erlong's retreat was a serene haven built on a circular lake, surrounded by picturesque scenery.
Meng Bei wasted no time persuading Liu Erlong. Using his unique blend of confidence and logic, he managed to win her over in less than half a day.
Standing by the lake, with the wind in their hair and the setting sun painting the sky, Meng Bei made his case compellingly.
"Erlong Auntie," he said with a teasing smile, "how about my reasoning? Isn't it convincing?"
Liu Erlong blushed furiously, trying to cover her face, only for Meng Bei to gently hold her arms back.
"When discussing principles, sincerity is key. Hiding behind pretense is simply dishonest," Meng Bei declared.
Liu Erlong's cheeks burned redder than the sunset.
"Let's discuss this back inside, please. It's too embarrassing here."
Meng Bei shook his head, lifting her effortlessly in his arms.
"Erlong Auntie, I prefer to make my points in broad daylight where the truth is undeniable!"
Though nervous and trembling at the thought of someone stumbling upon them, Liu Erlong eventually capitulated to Meng Bei's firm reasoning. She agreed to allow him to recruit students from Blue Tyrant Academy to form his Shrek Team.
Meanwhile, the Shrek Academy members were making their way to Blue Tyrant Academy.
By the time they saw the notice at the city gate, they had already guessed that Meng Bei and Tang San were now affiliated with Blue Tyrant Academy.
Faced with this revelation, Flender, burdened by regret over past actions and recent humiliations, made up his mind.
"Let's go to Blue Tyrant Academy," he declared.
Though reluctant, even Yu Xiaogang knew it was the only way forward.
Inwardly, Yu Xiaogang worried about how Meng Bei would treat him if they met again.
"Please, let Meng Bei not make things too difficult for me," he prayed silently, uneasy about what lay ahead.
What Yu Xiaogang didn't realize, however, was that Meng Bei had already moved past their earlier disputes.
Not only did Meng Bei hold no grudges, but he had even gone so far as to humorously frame their relationship as familial.
Despite Yu Xiaogang calling him "Xiao Bei," Meng Bei had taken to referring to him as "cousin," a playful reminder of his broad-mindedness.
One thing was certain: the surprise Meng Bei had prepared for Yu Xiaogang would be unforgettable.
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