The First Shrek Seven Devils

Bei Bei led Tang Ya to sit on the other side, giving them time to process.

Huo Yuhao hugged Huo Yuxi, not saying anything, but Huo Yuxi knew this was his silent agreement.

Her eyes darted around, and she changed the subject. "Brother, after that bear captured me yesterday, it wanted to eat me. Then, I don't know how Zhu Zhu found so many helpers and took it down."

"Moreover, Zhu Zhu also absorbed its energy, which is why my Soul Ring changed color," Huo Yuxi paused, then explained, "But Zhu Zhu said it's a special skill, not an Evil Soul Master like Mom said."

Huo Yuhao composed himself and patted her head when he heard her speak. "Brother knows. How could Xi Xi, who is so well-behaved, be an Evil Soul Master?"

After chatting for a while, the two walked towards Tang Ya and Bei Bei. "We apologize, Teacher Tang Ya, Senior Brother Bei Bei. I got a bit too emotional."

"It's alright, we understand. Then, I'll introduce you to the academy now."

Bei Bei sat down. "Shrek is actually the name of a type of monster, hence the name 'Monster Academy.' It was founded over ten thousand years ago. The first dean, Flender, proposed the motto: 'We only cultivate monsters, not ordinary people.'"

"Therefore, without exception, everyone at Shrek Academy is a genius among geniuses. Shrek's first batch of students consisted of only seven people, including that legendary figure, Tang San."

"Legend has it that he and his six companions defeated Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, which was at its peak, bringing Shrek its first era-defining glory. Since then, the story of the Shrek Seven Devils has been passed down throughout the continent."

"Four thousand years ago, during the great war that occurred when the Sun Moon Continent collided with the Douluo Continent due to tectonic plate movement, the Shrek dean of that generation led over fifty Titled Douluo to confront them. They achieved victory, ultimately unifying the continent's name as the Douluo Continent."

"From then on, Shrek Academy became independent from the empires and held an extremely high status."

"Shrek City, where Shrek Academy is located, is situated southeast of the Heaven Dou Empire. To the northwest is the Star Dou Great Forest, to the east is the Heaven Spirit Empire, and to the south is the Star Luo Empire. It can be said to be at the core junction of the three great empires and the Star Dou Great Forest, with convenient transportation and a prosperous economy."

Tang Ya added, "In the early stages of the war, our Tang Sect's hidden weapons clashed with the Sun Moon Empire. We never expected that the Sun Moon Empire had developed Soul Tools powered by Soul Force, which far surpassed ours in all aspects. From then on, the Tang Sect began to decline."

"By my generation, only my parents and I were left in the Tang Sect. During a hunt for Soul Beasts, my parents also left me, and since then, I've been alone in the Tang Sect."

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face, and she couldn't help but clench the hem of her clothes.

Bei Bei hugged her. "Alright, don't cry. You're not alone. Look, haven't we got four people now? Let's work together and bring glory back to the Tang Sect."

Huo Yuhao looked at the two with some novelty. A handsome man and a beautiful woman; Teacher Tang Ya and Senior Brother Bei Bei together were truly a sight for sore eyes. Huo Yuxi also widened her eyes, staring at them curiously.

Tang Ya felt a bit embarrassed by their stares and gently pushed Bei Bei's hand away. "I'm sorry, I lost my composure a bit. But Little Yuhao, Shrek Academy is divided into an outer court and an inner court. The inner court consists of core disciples. You and Xi Xi will be arranged in the outer court when you first enter."

"The outer court is further divided into many departments. I think the Control Department would be more suitable for you, and your Spirit Eyes are very well-suited for learning Soul Tool crafting, so you can also major in the Soul Tool Department. What do you think?"

Before Huo Yuhao could answer, Huo Yuxi spoke up first. "Then, Sister Tang Ya, what about me?"

"Of course, I haven't forgotten you, Xi Xi. Physical Martial Souls are much rarer than inherent Martial Souls. I suggest you ask the academy teachers about it when the time comes."

Huo Yuxi nodded.

After their conversation, the group continued their journey.

A few hours later, Huo Yuxi and Huo Yuhao looked at the words "Shrek City" with a sense of awe.

As one of the foremost big cities on the Douluo Continent, it boasted a high level of security and convenient transportation, with people coming and going incessantly.

Shrek City was well-connected, and the academy was located in its eastern part. The East Gate was exclusively for the academy. Bei Bei and Tang Ya led the two to the eastern city gate.

Huo Yuhao hadn't expected there to be so many people even at the city gate. Merchants of all sizes were loudly hawking their wares from their stalls, trying to attract customers.

"It just so happens that the academy is recruiting new students. These merchants usually don't miss such an opportunity to make money, so they've all rushed here."

"Right." Bei Bei also chimed in, "I already have the recommendation letters. We can go straight in later."

"Okay, thank you, Senior Brother Bei Bei," Huo Yuhao said gratefully.

Huo Yuxi followed suit. "Thank you, Brother Bei Bei."

"No need to be so formal."

Tang Ya pulled Huo Yuxi along, walking ahead. Huo Yuhao, weaving through the crowd behind them, inwardly marveled at the prosperity of Shrek City and felt a growing anticipation for Shrek Academy.

Upon reaching the city gate, about a dozen students around Tang Ya's age stood guard. Their eyes were resolute, and their postures were straight.

Seeing Bei Bei, one of them stepped forward and bowed. "Senior Brother Bei, you're back?"

"Yes, I'm back," Bei Bei replied with a smile.

After turning and greeting each student, he took out two pieces of paper from his storage Soul Tool and handed them to the young man who had stepped forward earlier. He then said a few more words, his gaze occasionally flicking towards them.

Finally, the young man nodded. "Let them come over to register, and then they can enter."

After walking through the grand gate, the first thing that greeted them was the clean and beautiful environment. The surrounding flowerbeds were planted with various types of plants, all appearing to be thriving.

Moving forward, Huo Yuhao saw a row of statues ahead. He counted them and found there were ten, each over ten meters tall and incredibly detailed, lifelike as if imbued with life.

"These are the Shrek Seven Devils, the first members of Shrek Academy, and three teachers," Bei Bei said, pointing to a statue wearing glasses. "This is the founder of Shrek Academy, Flender."

"This is my mother's direct ancestor, Yu Xiaogang. He left behind many famous works on cultivation and is known as Grandmaster by the world. The one next to him is also an ancestor, Liu Erlong. They, along with Dean Flender, are collectively known as the 'Golden Iron Triangle.'"

"These behind them are the legendary Shrek Seven Devils. The first one is White Tiger Douluo, Dai Mubai. The second is Sausage Douluo, Oscar, a rare Food System Soul Master with innate full Soul Power. The third is our Tang Sect's ancestor, Thousand Hands Asura, Tang San."

Huo Yuxi looked at the statues of Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing, her eyes sparkling with adoration. "Then what about these, Brother Bei Bei?"

"The fourth is Evil Phoenix Douluo, Ma Hongjun."

"No, no, Brother Bei Bei, I'm asking about these three," Huo Yuxi said earnestly, pointing to three statues of indescribable beauty.

"Xi Xi, that's rude."

"It's alright." Bei Bei pointed to the statue with two rabbit ears on its head and continued his introduction. "This is Soft Bone Douluo, Xiao Wu. Legend has it that she was a ten-thousand-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit who cultivated into human form, but we can't be sure, as it's been over ten thousand years."

"This is Nine Treasures Douluo, Ning Rongrong. Her Martial Soul is the strongest support-type Martial Soul on the continent, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"And the last one, Netherworld Douluo, Zhu Zhuqing, she is a very powerful Agility Attack System Soul Master."