Joining Heaven Dou Royal Academy
Time flew by quickly. With the assistance of Oscar and Ning Rongrong, everyone's combat power significantly increased, and they didn't have to worry about consumption issues. The Royal Fight Team, on the other hand, lost their only support, and their original advantage was completely gone.
After continuous intense fighting, the members of the Royal Fight Team were gradually eliminated one by one. First were the slower-moving Shi Family brothers. Both of their Martial Souls were Black Tortoise Turtles. Under Yang Xiong's continuous attacks and Dai Mubai's help, the Shi Family brothers were quickly knocked out and eliminated.
As the battle progressed, the Royal Fight Team gradually began to collapse. Finally, after being surrounded and attacked by everyone, Yu Tianheng and the entire Royal Fight Team were eliminated. Shrek Academy achieved a complete victory.
Yu Xiaogang's expression was somewhat grim as he looked at the situation on the stage. He hadn't expected them to be able to win against such a powerful opponent, and it even seemed relatively easy.
Especially in this Soul Duel Competition, Yang Xiong took the lead in eliminating multiple opponents and had the best performance among everyone, basically overshadowing everyone else present.
Dean Flander, on the other hand, was relatively excited. It seemed this Soul Duel Competition had made him a lot of money, especially since the Soul Duel Arena had set the Shrek team's winning odds extremely low, resulting in the highest payout ratio. In addition, there was the expensive appearance fee for participating in this Soul Duel Competition.
At this moment, a young man walked over, looking like Qin Ming, the leader of the Royal Academy team.
Qin Ming bowed to Flander and said, "Dean Flander, I'm back."
Flander was exceptionally surprised. "You're Xiao Ming? I didn't expect you to become the leader of the Royal Fight Team so quickly. Looking at the performance of these junior and senior students, they are indeed people I taught, indeed students of Shrek Academy."
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After some mutual flattery, Qin Ming also stated the purpose of his visit.
"Dean, I see that these junior and senior students have excellent talent, but with the resources of Shrek Academy, I'm afraid it will be difficult to truly cultivate them. I have an idea. Can we have them as exchange students between Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Shrek Academy? Then you can lead them to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and perhaps they can obtain better resources."
Flander's face darkened upon hearing this. "Xiao Ming, you should know that Shrek Academy is my life's work. I cannot sell my students, and I certainly cannot go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy for the sake of future prospects."
Qin Ming had no choice but to explain the exchange student plan in detail, especially how they could utilize the resources of Heaven Dou Royal Academy to better cultivate the junior and senior students.
Just as Flander was hesitating, Yu Xiaogang, who was standing nearby, spoke up. "Flander, I think this is a good idea. Perhaps we should consider the children?"
Flander was a little surprised. "Xiao Gang, even you support me taking the students to Heaven Dou Royal Academy? I'm just afraid that once the students go, they won't come back, and I hope all students will be pragmatic and work hard to cultivate so they can become true high-level Soul Masters and not waste their talent."
Yu Xiaogang shook his head. "Flander, you should understand that the endpoint for these children is not Shrek Academy in the village, nor is it Soto City. Only by truly stepping out can they have a broader sky."
"Furthermore, Shrek Academy has limited resources and absolutely no Simulated Environments. Not to mention, even the Gold Soul Coins are almost depleted. How do you think the children should train next?"
Flander fell silent upon hearing this. The essence of him opening the academy was to cultivate students, and the academy's facilities had clearly become a bottleneck for the students' growth.
Finally, Flander sighed. "Xiao Gang, I also know your little thoughts. Have you considered what kind of situation the children will be in at Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"
"Qin Ming, you came from Heaven Dou Royal Academy. You should know that Heaven Dou Royal Academy only accepts noble disciples. You should be clearer than I am about the character of those nobles."
Qin Ming nodded. "Dean, you are still so considerate of your students. The Heaven Dou Imperial Family has indeed invested a lot of resources in Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and it is also known as the number one academy in the Heaven Dou Empire. However, the students' aptitude has not been very high in recent years, and they haven't cultivated any true geniuses or powerhouses. Therefore, the leaders are eager for talented individuals."
"But the atmosphere of the academy is indeed hard to describe. I'm afraid the junior and senior students will be subjected to various attempts to win them over after enrolling, and I can't guarantee that they won't be poached."
Flander gave a wry smile. "It's rare that you, Xiao Ming, still think about the academy. Xiao Gang, you should also state your purpose."
Yu Xiaogang nodded. "Teacher Qin Ming, I remember that according to the rules of the Soul Master world, Heaven Dou Royal Academy should have two spots in the Soul Master grand event a year and a half from now. If you can secure a spot for the junior and senior students of Shrek Academy, I think going to Heaven Dou Royal Academy is worthwhile."
"Of course, I have another condition. Heaven Dou Royal Academy must accept all students and also accept all teachers. After all, these students have been cultivated by their teachers for a period of time."
Flander was a little confused. "Xiao Gang, you're doing this just to participate in that Soul Master Competition? Is it really worth it? Perhaps our Shrek Academy will cease to exist."
Yu Xiaogang said, "Flander, you've forgotten a problem. After we cultivate students, they themselves need a platform to showcase their strength and talent. They can't all stay at the academy as teachers, and they certainly can't go to an unknown rogue cultivator. The Soul Master Competition might be their biggest stepping stone."
"Besides, why do you think they will no longer be students of Shrek Academy just because they went to Heaven Dou Royal Academy? These children are not ungrateful people, and they will not forget the cultivation they received at Shrek Academy."
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The three then had a discussion and basically determined the direction for Shrek Academy going forward.
Over the next few days, Yang Xiong took Ning Rongrong's hand and explored the entire Soto City. This was a rare occasion for Yang Xiong to truly set aside all thoughts of cultivation and go shopping after so many years.
He had always taken cultivation too seriously, basically either exercising or meditating, and had never considered any emotional matters, even becoming somewhat estranged from his own family.
After this confession, Yang Xiong felt a sense of being alive, at least not solely focused on cultivation to the point of death.
Upon returning to the academy, when Flander announced that Shrek Academy would be merged into Heaven Dou Royal Academy, everyone had different expressions.
Yang Xiong was also extremely surprised. If this were the case, wouldn't Heaven Dou Royal Academy gather the direct disciples of the Upper Three Sects simultaneously? This would truly be interesting.
As for Blue Tyrant Academy, Prince Xue Beng, and the like, Yang Xiong didn't consider them much. Compared to going to Blue Tyrant Academy, it would be better to stay at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Moreover, Yang Xiong knew the nature of this Royal Academy better than anyone else. Once they reached Heaven Dou Royal Academy, it would be roughly the time when the Shrek group would fall apart. At least Ma Hongjun would likely not be able to resist the various temptations there.
Besides, returning to Heaven Dou City would be closer to home, and he should probably start planning for his family. It was impossible to truly be just a monster who only knew how to cultivate.
Of course, Yang Xiong also knew what the biggest hidden danger in Heaven Dou City was. What was even the biggest hidden danger for the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? Yang Xiong had always been afraid to reveal it, fearing that his secret as a reborn person would be known, which might bring unnecessary trouble.
But if they went to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, perhaps he could gradually guide others and possibly avoid a disaster, at least ensuring his family's safety wouldn't be threatened.
As for the others from Shrek, it didn't matter. They were originally just studying abroad, so the location wasn't important.
Ning Rongrong, on the other hand, complained. She had only been out playing for half a year, and unexpectedly, she was back in Heaven Dou City in the blink of an eye. What was the difference between that and going home?
The Shrek group was extremely fast. In just a few days, they had prepared everything. Even the broken sign was kept by Flander. Looking at him, he clearly had deep feelings for Shrek Academy.
Soon, the group left Soto City and prepared to head to Heaven Dou City.
As for the arrangements for enrolling in Heaven Dou City later, Qin Ming should have already returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy in advance to handle them.
It took a full fifteen days before the group arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy was located on a mountain tens of kilometers outside Heaven Dou City. The entire mountain was the territory of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, covering a vast area. Just from its scale and momentum, it was extraordinary.
Originally, Ning Rongrong wanted to go home first, but Yang Xiong directly pulled her back, saying that their current situation wasn't suitable for returning to the Sect and it would be better to go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy with everyone. (He was afraid of being beaten up.)
As expected by Yang Xiong, perhaps due to the news leaked by Qin Ming returning to the school, they "accidentally" encountered Prince Xue Beng in the square.
Prince Xue Beng brought more than ten people, seemingly prepared, and mocked the Shrek group, especially saying that they were like bumpkins and not fit to stay at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
After traveling for more than ten days, they were indeed a bit dusty, but they were definitely not as bad as Prince Xue Beng described. Especially Dai Mubai, who was a prince himself, although his clothing was relatively low-key, he was completely unrelated to being a bumpkin.
Dai Mubai had always been unruly and couldn't stand Prince Xue Beng's words. He directly gave Prince Xue Beng and his group a good beating, especially Xue Beng, who was beaten until his face was bruised and swollen.
Looking at Prince Xue Beng, he seemed to be deliberately causing trouble and provoking the Shrek Academy students to act, so that he could pressure the academy to expel these students.
But to Xue Beng's surprise, Heaven Dou Royal Academy had already arranged for Teacher Sun to come and welcome them. Clearly, Teacher Sun was well aware of Prince Xue Beng's nature and instead reprimanded him.
Yang Xiong carefully observed this Prince Xue Beng and always felt that this guy wasn't a good person. This person was originally a dissolute young master, and only because all his brothers died did he eventually become the sole heir of the Heaven Dou Empire. Especially his kneel to Tang San directly made him the number one person who won by lying down in the Douluo world.
This kind of dissolute and incompetent young master was originally a villainous character. Could he possibly become wise and mighty? Especially later, he directly said that his previous actions were just a disguise to save his life. What about the people he had harmed?
Seeing that Prince Xue Beng seemed to be thinking about something, he was probably thinking about revenge or something similar.
Yang Xiong walked directly towards Prince Xue Beng, pressing his right hand firmly on his shoulder. Prince Xue Beng only felt a huge force coming from his shoulder, and even if he wanted to resist, it was useless.
"What do you want to do? Teacher Sun, this person is provoking me for no reason."
Yang Xiong chuckled, "Teacher Sun, I have something I want to discuss with this student. I absolutely won't harm him."
Immediately after, Yang Xiong, holding down Prince Xue Beng, looked at Ning Rongrong and said, "This student just now seemed to say that all of us are bumpkins. You might have caused a bit of trouble. That person is the little princess of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Now you've slandered her without cause. I'm afraid this matter won't be so easy to resolve."
Prince Xue Beng's face instantly showed extreme fear. He naturally knew who he shouldn't provoke. "I didn't know he was from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Besides, I just said something casually, and I was even beaten by you. Do you still want to keep beating me?"
Yang Xiong smiled, "That's not necessary. However, our Miss Rong Rong is deeply loved by the two seniors, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo. If they knew you provoked her without cause, do you think they would cut off your tongue?"
Prince Xue Beng trembled and said, "What else do you want? I've already been beaten like this."
Yang Xiong leaned directly into his ear and spoke in a very low voice, "I know you have backing, but your backing can't afford to offend people like us. If even half a word of what happened today gets out, or if you ever try to get back at us, I'm afraid you won't want your tongue anymore. Also, from now on, when you see us in the academy, walk around us."
After Yang Xiong finished speaking, he even patted Prince Xue Beng on the shoulder. Prince Xue Beng seemed extremely terrified at this moment, and he quickly fled the area in fright.
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