Chapter 61: Judgment and Expulsion!

Shrek operated in the light, while the Myriad Demon King lurked in the shadows.

After Shrek publicly revealed Zhou Yi's crimes, the Myriad Demon King secretly fanned the flames, swiftly spreading the evidence across the entire Douluo Continent, just as Lin Yun had instructed.

For a moment, the continent was in shock!

For ten thousand years, Shrek had stood as the number one academy on the continent, enjoying the same honor and prestige that Spirit Hall had once held as a sacred land for soul masters. Countless people revered and admired Shrek. But now, such a scandal had erupted from within its ranks?

Those soul masters who had once been forced to drop out due to Zhou Yi's oppression finally spoke up, providing further evidence against Shrek. They even revealed the hidden injuries left by Zhou Yi's harsh training.

The already furious parents reached their boiling point, like oil meeting water—exploding in rage.

With someone secretly adding fuel to the fire, the parents instinctively mastered the traditional art of protest often seen in the American public:

Marching!

"Punish the evil teacher!"

"Expel her from Shrek!"

"Restore justice to the soul master world!"

"Tie her up and burn her! Let her turn to ashes in the flames and fall into eternal damnation!"

"Burn her!"

Bright red banners were held high by the enraged parents as a mob gathered outside Shrek Academy, shouting in unison.

Brace yourself, Shrek—this is the wrath of the people!

Yan Shaozhe never expected that revealing the truth would spark such a massive riot. Even the new students, who had initially just been spectators, began to waver.

They had only been at Shrek for less than a month, and their impression of the academy was still based on their admiration for the continent's top institution. They hadn't yet been subjected to deep psychological manipulation by Shrek's teachers. Now, faced with overwhelming evidence, their beliefs started to crumble.

Many of the students around them had transferred from Class One.

If Zhou Yi had done nothing wrong, why would so many students leave Class One? Why would they rather switch classes, even as transfer students?

And more importantly—was Zhou Yi truly the only exception?

Could their own teachers really be as kind and noble as they appeared on the surface, without a trace of darkness in their hearts?

Doubt spread like an infection. The Law of the Dark Forest cast its shadow over everyone. A chain of suspicion took root!

No one trusted their teachers anymore. The reverence and admiration they once held were replaced by deep wariness. Some students didn't even dare to speak to their instructors.

Zhou Yi: Dimensional Foil, launch!

The former Class One students were even more shaken—especially those who had been publicly named in the scandal. Seeing illustrations of themselves cowering at Zhou Yi's feet sent their blood pressure soaring.

Slander! He's slandering me!

Even Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, who had been dragged into the mess by Lin Yun's embellishments, found themselves ostracized. Their classmates, who had already kept their distance due to their special friendship, now avoided them like the plague.

Zhou Yi's Dimensional Foil had struck nearly every outer court student indiscriminately!

Already restrained, Zhou Yi's face was ashen with despair.

"Zhou Yi, you are no longer fit to be part of Shrek."

Yan Shaozhe, standing before the entire student body, gazed coldly at the soul-power-sealed Zhou Yi. His voice was emotionless as he made his final decree:

"I, Yan Shaozhe, the 261st Headmaster of Shrek Academy, hereby strip you of all status within Shrek and expel you from the academy!"

The thousands of onlookers erupted into cheers, their voices filled with both jubilation and venomous curses.

"Finally! We've defeated the evil teacher!"

"The cancer of Shrek has been cut out at last!"

"Die, Zhou Yi! You're unworthy of being a teacher at Shrek!"

"You're a parasite, a disgrace! You deserve worse than death!"

Those who had suffered under Zhou Yi's rule did not hide their hatred. Many even pulled out rotten vegetables and spoiled eggs from their soul devices, hurling them at her face.

Lin Yun stood among the crowd, watching the filth rain down on Zhou Yi. His strikingly handsome face curved into an unreadable smile.

Zhou Yi, once so arrogant, now looked like a drowned, abandoned dog.

The old woman's mask she always wore had long been stripped away. Yet even with her true, delicate face exposed, no one showed her any sympathy. The only thought on their minds was getting rid of her once and for all.

Zhou Yi tried to struggle, to plead her case one last time, but Yan Shaozhe had no interest in listening. He simply turned away and waved his hand.

The two teachers restraining Zhou Yi lifted her roughly. Catching a whiff of the stench clinging to her, they subtly wrinkled their noses before using soul power to block out the smell.

Then, without another word, they took flight, carrying her beyond Shrek's walls.

Before the eyes of thousands, Zhou Yi was judged and cast out—discarded like a lifeless dog.

Thunderous cheers erupted once more, interspersed with praises of "Headmaster Yan's wisdom."

This slightly eased Yan Shaozhe's almost unbearable stress.

"It seems this public trial was effective in restoring Shrek's image. Now, I just need to smooth things over with Fan Yu..." Yan Shaozhe thought to himself as he vanished from sight.

With the trial concluded, the crowd of students gradually dispersed.

To them, this was merely about protecting their own interests—ensuring they wouldn't have to endure such a teacher themselves. A hint of youthful righteousness played a role too.

But now that the matter was settled and Zhou Yi was expelled, they had no reason to stay.

People forget easily. Perhaps in the future, they would recall this day and laugh about it as a mere anecdote.

But for Zhou Yi, the true judgment was only just beginning.

After flying outside Shrek City, the two teachers deactivated their flight soul tools and unceremoniously tossed Zhou Yi onto the grass. Then, they turned to leave.

One of them hesitated for a moment. "Are we really just leaving her here? Is that okay?"

The other also sensed the numerous hidden presences lurking in the dark. His scalp tingled slightly, but he sneered. "She's not part of Shrek anymore. Whatever happens next is none of our concern."

A piece of filth like Zhou Yi, who had tarnished their teachers' reputation—he'd be happier if she just died.

Only he knew how much it hurt these past few days, seeing the once-adorable students now looking at him with suspicion and fear.

"Let's go," the first teacher murmured.

The two of them activated their flight soul tools once more, soaring back toward Shrek.

(End of Chapter)

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