Chapter 153: You do what you want, but I never agreed.

At this moment, anger surged to his head, and the fluctuations of his soul power became unstable.

Prince Xue Xing said calmly:

"Now that things have come to this, there's no point in saying more. If the three of you wish to go to His Majesty to complain, then go ahead. It was their unreasonable actions to begin with, and I have nothing more to say. Farewell."

After saying this, he took Xue Beng and walked outside, without calling Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo showed no intention of leaving in a hurry and glanced at the three committee members.

"A group of soul masters who aren't even at level eighty, what is there to keep? You three are truly getting old."

Meng Shenji, disregarding whether he was a Titled Douluo or not, shouted angrily:

"What do you know? True, none of them have reached level eighty, but do you know how great their potential is?"

"Perhaps, in a few decades, among those just now, several Titled Douluo will emerge."

"What Prince Xue Xing is doing today is pushing the empire into the abyss. Do you really think today's events won't cause resentment?"

Dugu Bo snorted.

"What does that have to do with me? Yan Yan, Grandpa is leaving. You should study well here."

"What you said doesn't concern me at all. The only two people I care about in there are Yun Feng and Ning Rongrong. The rest, no matter how much you talk, is useless; they have already left!"

Prince Xue Xing walked out of the committee hall with Xue Beng, and as they moved forward, his expression clearly darkened.

"Xue Beng, you've caused quite a bit of trouble for your uncle this time. I fear those three old fellows won't let this go easily."

Xue Beng smiled awkwardly:

"Uncle, thank you so much for today."

"You also saw how arrogant those Shrek Academy people were. If we let them stay in the academy, they will definitely cause trouble sooner or later."

Prince Xue Xing replied indifferently:

"Forget it, now that things have come to this, there's no point in saying more. Remember, if your father asks, just say they attacked you first."

Xue Beng pouted.

"That's exactly how it is; there are plenty of witnesses around!"

"That's good!"

"If it weren't to weaken your brother's strength, do you think I would easily offend so many soul masters?"

"Xue Beng, you must work hard. Otherwise, when it comes time to compete for the position in the future, even if your uncle wants to help you, he probably won't be able to."

"Those three committee members hold significant weight in your father's heart, but unfortunately, they are your brother's people."

What seemed like a farce contained many deeper meanings; how could Prince Xue Xing be just an impulsive person?

During the descent from the mountain, no one from Shrek Academy spoke, as they had just rolled down, and to be honest, it was quite embarrassing.

Qin Ming quickly caught up, walking silently behind Flender, but his pale face revealed just how poor his mood was.

Once they reached the foot of the mountain and saw the clear little lake again, none of the Shrek members felt like appreciating the scenery.

"Director, why don't we expand Shrek Academy?"

The one who spoke was Dai Mubai.

Flender stopped, looking up at the sky. Although the sun was bright today, his heart felt somewhat cold.

After thinking for a moment, Dai Mubai continued:

"I understand that you have always been reluctant to accept sponsorship from students, but at this time, even if it's just to save face, we can't just give up."

"Rest assured, I won't use my family's money to sponsor the academy. We few are Shrek's students, and naturally, we should do something for our Shrek Academy."

"We can participate in the Soul Fighting Competition. With our current Golden Soul Fighting Team's level, we can definitely bring enough income to the academy."

"Let us expand the academy; one day, we will make the Tiandou Royal Academy regret today's actions."

As soon as Dai Mubai finished speaking, Yun Feng directly said:

"You do what you want, but I never agreed."

Dai Mubai:

Yu Xiaogang sighed and raised his hand to grasp Flender's shoulder.

"Flender, I'm sorry. This matter is my fault."

Flender shook his head.

"It has nothing to do with you; we are just unlucky. I don't know why, but I have no desire to re-establish the academy right now. Perhaps it's because these years have been too exhausting."

Zhao Wuji asked:

"What should we do now?"

Ning Rongrong thought for a moment, and a glint of cunning flashed in her eyes:

"Why don't we go to my family's castle? It's not far from our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

But Flender was not someone to be easily swayed; he immediately saw through Ning Rongrong's intentions and shook his head.

"Forget it, I no longer want to feel that sense of being a guest in someone else's home. Rongrong, thank you for your kindness."

Ning Rongrong became anxious; if Flender refused, wouldn't she miss out on a lot of fun?

"Director, don't worry. My family would never treat you like the Tiandou Academy does. You know, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School welcomes any soul master."

"If anyone dares to say anything to you, I will not let them off. It's just a Poison Douluo."

"Hmph, when I get back, I'll ask Uncle Jian and Uncle Bone to deal with him, making him regret it."

Flender's scattered gaze gradually focused; he knew that his decision now involved more than just himself. Collecting his emotions, he regained the demeanor expected of a director.

"How about this? Since we have come from afar, let's rest in the capital of the Tiandou Empire for a while. As for our next course of action, we can discuss it later."

At that moment, Qin Ming suddenly stepped forward and knelt down in front of Flender and the others with a thud.

"Director, it's my fault. Please punish me."

Flender hurriedly helped him up.

"Qin Ming, what are you doing? How could I not know your feelings for Shrek?"

"That you can walk with us is enough to prove that you have always placed Shrek Academy in the most important position; that is enough."

"The one who should apologize is me; we have ruined your future."

Qin Ming forced a smile.

"Future? If it weren't for the guidance of the teachers back then, how would I have a future?"

"I have hands and feet; do you think I can't survive after leaving the Tiandou Academy?"

"I'll take everyone to Tiandou City. I completely agree with what Dai said earlier; I think we should reopen Shrek Academy. Director, Shrek Academy will always be our home."

"We all hope to see it continue; if you really feel tired, we can help you support the academy."

Flender nodded and looked at the other teachers.

"Let's go; we will first find a place to stay in Tiandou City."

The distance from the Tiandou Royal Academy to Tiandou City was indeed very short. With heavy hearts, the group walked for a short time before arriving at the capital of the Tiandou Empire.

Soon, a magnificent city appeared in their sight, standing like a silent giant, quietly guarding this ancient land.

The city walls of Tiandou City soared into the clouds, each inch revealing an indestructible strength.

The walls were built from the hardest granite, as if nature had bestowed a natural barrier, resisting the erosion of time and the ravages of war.

As they gradually approached, the figures of soldiers on the walls became clearer.

Dressed in armor that gleamed with metallic luster, they held sharp spears, standing like sculptures atop the walls.

The soldiers' gazes were firm and sharp; their presence was not only a deterrent to enemies but also a guardian of the city's peace.

(End of Chapter)