"Failure is the mother of success." Wu Changkong looked at the dejected five and comforted them. "Sometimes, losing isn't necessarily a bad thing.
"This incident must have given you a more direct understanding that the world is vast, and geniuses are countless. If you become arrogant just because you're members of Shrek Academy, then one day, you'll suffer a setback in the most unexpected place."
"Mm." The five answered quietly. Tang Wulin thought of Lu Fa, whom he had met on the Soul Train, and his heart tightened.
Indeed, the world was vast. Even a monster like Fors might not necessarily be invincible among people her age.
"You weren't at fault for this exam. As the teacher leading the team, I also bear considerable responsibility," Wu Changkong said.
"Teacher Wu!" Tang Wulin and the others could not help calling out. Teacher Wu had said before that if they failed, he would resign from the Academy to take responsibility.
"Don't worry. The Academy knows about this matter and hasn't made things difficult for me." Wu Changkong reassured them. "However, your assessment will need to be retaken, and the time limit will remain unchanged. This is the Academy's punishment for you."
"Alright." Tang Wulin and the others agreed without hesitation.
Although they had to challenge opponents in ten cities again within the remaining few days, making the schedule rather tight, their only real trouble was spending more time finding opponents.
"Yes, alright. I understand." Shen Yi responded as she spoke into her Soul Guiding Communicator.
After hanging up, Shen Yi looked at Nan Fusheng and the other two, hesitating as though she wanted to say something.
She had already learned from the Academy about Wu Changkong's team and also about Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy's declaration of war against Shrek