The exchange activity between the first and second years of the Outer Academy of Shrek Academy was about to begin.
At this moment, in the dean's office, the two class assistants of the first year, Shen Yi and Wu Zhangkong, along with the two class assistants of the second year, stood respectfully before Cai Yue'er, the dean of the Outer Academy, awaiting her instructions.
Cai Yue'er said, "I will personally attend today's exchange activity, and the academy will provide additional Contribution Points as a reward to the winning side."
"This..." Shen Yi and Wu Zhangkong exchanged glances, then looked at the two teachers from the second year beside them, their faces filled with surprise.
Cai Yue'er was not only the homeroom teacher of the first year but also the dean of the Outer Academy. Although she usually didn't involve herself much in daily affairs—leaving class matters to Shen Yi and Wu Zhangkong and academy affairs to the teaching director of the Outer Academy—she spent most of her time cultivating on Sea God Island.
Even for Titled Douluos, cultivation was essential for Soul Masters. The path of cultivation was endless. As a Titled Douluo, one not only needed to continue climbing higher but also to consolidate their own realm, stabilize their energy, nurture their Battle Armor, and comprehend the laws of heaven and earth. In short, becoming a Titled Douluo was not the end for a Soul Master but a new beginning.
Thus, when Shen Yi, Wu Zhangkong, and the other two heard that Cai Yue'er actually wanted to personally attend the exchange activity between the two grades, their first reaction was astonishment.
"What? Not welcome?" Cai Yue'er glanced at the four before her, immediately making them feel the pressure.
"Of course, welcome!" Shen Yi quickly said. "Your presence at the exchange activity is undoubtedly an honor for the students."
"Then let's go!" Cai Yue'er said, walking out of the office with her decisive style, leaving the four feeling somewhat helpless.
Now, what was originally just a casual idea for an exchange activity among the four of them had unexpectedly drawn Elder Cai's personal involvement. Her concern had instantly turned this informal exchange activity into an officially recognized event by the academy, and it might even become a regular activity in the future.
Shen Yi and Wu Zhangkong were quite reluctant about this change but had no choice. They could only pray that this year's second-year class was as weak as the rumors suggested, so even if their first-year class lost, it wouldn't be a crushing defeat.
It wasn't that Shen and Wu were pessimistic about their own class, but the gap between the two grades at Shrek Academy was indeed significant. The average age difference was three years, and for genius Soul Masters, three years was almost the difference of a major realm!
The two teachers of the second year were also not very happy. Their class had been criticized as the weakest in the past ten years. To outsiders, it might just be baseless rumors, but as homeroom assistants, they knew very well that this was not a rumor but a fact.
They could only hope that their students would prove themselves and not be defeated by the first-year juniors, or else they would become a laughingstock.
The four teachers, each with their own thoughts, followed Cai Yue'er to the Outer Academy's sparring arena.
The sparring arena was bustling with activity. The students of Class One of the first year and Class One of the second year, led by their class committees, had arrived early. Nearly two hundred young boys and girls gathered together, their youthful energy and vitality making the weathered sparring arena seem rejuvenated.
The first-year students were mostly between thirteen and fourteen years old, with the youngest, Na'er, being twelve. The second-year students' ages were more varied, with the oldest already eighteen and the youngest looking about the same age as Jing Shaoyu. This was because Shrek Academy had an upper age limit for enrollment but no lower limit.
The two grades stood facing each other across a row of bricks. The first-year team looked exceptionally lively, while the second-year team appeared more composed.
The class committees of both grades stood at the front of their respective teams. Jing Shaoyu noticed that the leader of the second-year class committee was Yuanen Yehui, dressed in male attire, with Le Zhengyu and other class committee members standing behind him.
From the expression Le Zhengyu showed when looking at Yuanen Yehui, it seemed he still didn't know Yuanen Yehui's true identity.
This was also because fate had undergone many changes. The incident where Xie Xie had peeped on Yuanen bathing had not occurred, so Yuanen's true gender remained undisclosed. Moreover, his interactions with Tang Wulin were not as frequent as in the original timeline.
As for Le Zhengyu, he probably didn't even know Tang Wulin and Xie Xie at this point.
Jing Shaoyu knew all this not because he was intentionally paying attention to Tang Wulin and Xie Xie but because, as the class monitor, he hadn't received any reports of their fights.
While Jing Shaoyu was observing Yuanen Yehui, Yuanen Yehui was also observing Jing Shaoyu. His face was expressionless, but his heart was not calm. He had a deep impression of Jing Shaoyu, having lost to him during the entrance exam, which had shaken his position as class monitor and forced him to beat up all the troublemakers in his class to restore order. But the impact Jing Shaoyu had on him was undeniable, so this time, he was determined to redeem himself!
At this moment, the teachers filed in.
Leading the group was undoubtedly the Holy Spirit Douluo, Yali, who had come again. Walking beside her, but always half a step behind, was the dean of the Outer Academy and homeroom teacher of the first year, the Silver Moon Douluo, Cai Yue'er. Yali was the vice-chairman of the Sea God Pavilion, so her status was naturally above Cai Yue'er's.
Cai Yue'er walked to Yali's left, while to Yali's right was Elder Li, whom Jing Shaoyu and the others had met during the entrance exam—the Divine Eagle Douluo, Li Fengxiao, a ninety-five-level agility-type Titled Douluo. He was undoubtedly also an Elder of the Sea God Pavilion, though his rank was lower than Cai Yue'er's, and he was also the nominal homeroom teacher of the second year.
Following the three Elders of the Sea God Pavilion were the homeroom assistant teachers and other specialized teachers of the first and second years.
The students nervously watched the teachers on the podium. They hadn't expected that a simple exchange activity could attract three Titled Douluos to observe. Did they really have such influence?
Jing Shaoyu clearly noticed that the second-year team had straightened up a bit, with everyone instinctively standing tall, trying to present their best spirits. In contrast, the first-year side was more relaxed. He chuckled softly; of course, the first-year students, being new, hadn't yet learned the composure of the second-year students.
The teachers took their seats on the observation platform. Just as they settled down, two more people entered through the sparring arena's entrance, talking as they walked toward the podium. They seemed to be arguing.
Seeing these two, the knowledgeable teachers immediately stood up.
They were two elderly men. The one on the left was tall, with white hair and a majestic aura. Jing Shaoyu had seen him before—he was one of the Twin Holy Dragons, the Crimson Dragon Douluo, Zhuo Shi, the teacher of Shen Yi and Wu Zhangkong. The one on the right was burly, with unkempt red hair and a scruffy appearance. Jing Shaoyu was seeing him for the first time, but from his bickering with Zhuo Shi, it wasn't hard to guess that he was the other Holy Dragon, the Blazing Dragon Douluo, Feng Wuyu.
Jing Shaoyu knew that the Twin Holy Dragons of Shrek Academy didn't get along.
However, he was puzzled. He could understand Zhuo Shi's presence, as the actual homeroom teachers of the first year were Shen Yi and Wu Zhangkong. But Feng Wuyu's appearance here was confusing. Could it be because of Tang Wulin?
Jing Shaoyu shook his head, dismissing the thought. Even if Tang Wulin had indeed gained Feng Wuyu's favor, Tang Wulin wouldn't be participating today, so his presence here would be useless. Could it be because of him? His gaze shifted to the left, past Na'er and Wu Siduo, landing on Mo Hentian.
A thirteen-year-old fifth-level blacksmith—worth Feng Wuyu's attention.
The same question came from Zhuo Shi's mouth, his face full of disdain. "What are you doing here?"
"Of course, I'm here to cheer for my precious disciple!" Feng Wuyu declared righteously. "As for you, instead of being a shut-in on Sea God Island, what are you doing here in our Outer Academy?"
"Get lost!" Zhuo Shi said angrily. "I'm here to cheer for my students' students! The homeroom teacher of this year's first year is my student!"
"Yue'er, this old coot is taking advantage of you!" Feng Wuyu immediately called out to Cai Yue'er upon hearing this.
Both Cai Yue'er and Zhuo Shi's faces darkened. Cai Yue'er said coldly, "Enough, you two. If you want to argue, do it outside. Don't make a scene here!"
Zhuo Shi, exasperated, shouted, "You red-haired bastard, if you keep spouting nonsense, I'll beat you to death!"
"Ha!" Feng Wuyu, unfazed, said dismissively, "Go ahead. If you don't kill me, I'll take your surname!"
Fortunately, the podium was some distance from the student teams, or else the students' admiration for Titled Douluos would have shattered.
"Ahem!" At this moment, Yali let out a soft cough, immediately stopping the two. They both turned and, seeing Yali, became somewhat awkward.
"Hey, Yali, why are you here too?" Zhuo Shi quickly moved to Yali's side, smiling.
"I'm here to be the referee," Yali said, glancing at him.
"Yali, it's been a while," Feng Wuyu also approached Yali, his face even more awkward.
Zhuo Shi and Feng Wuyu sat beside Yali, sitting upright like elementary school students eager for their teacher's praise. The seats they took were previously occupied by Cai Yue'er and Li Fengxiao.
The Twin Holy Dragons ranked higher than Cai and Li in the Sea God Pavilion, so naturally, they now sat beside Yali, while Cai Yue'er and Li Fengxiao politely took seats on either side.
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