First Generation Shrek Officially Disbands

When Zhao Wuji heard Flender apologizing to them, he stepped forward and punched Flender, saying sternly.

"What are you apologizing for? We've been brothers for so many years and gone through countless hardships together. Why bring this up now?"

Lu Qibin also chimed in.

"That's right! Although you, Flender, are shameless, stingy, and ugly, you really are beyond reproach when it comes to being the big brother!"

Hearing Lu Qibin's assessment of Flender, the atmosphere on the field became lively again. Ma Hongjun wanted to laugh, but didn't dare.

Flender, hearing this mixed evaluation, didn't know what to say. In the end, he could only force out one sentence.

"Thank you!"

Flender knew Lu Qibin was doing it on purpose. He didn't want Flender to think too much about things. But some matters didn't disappear just because one refused to think about them. What needed to be resolved still had to be resolved. Flender continued.

"Let's return to the academy first. We've been out for several days!"

Flender looked at the shabby plaque of Shrek Academy before him, his emotions complicated. Still, some mistakes had reached the point where they needed to be corrected.

Flender entered the academy and arrived at the Great Training Field. A small bell appeared in his hand, and he began summoning the students.

"Dang dang dang dang~"

"Dang dang dang dang~"

"..."

After ringing the bell, Flender also instructed Ma Hongjun.

"Hongjun, go bring Mubai here too. I have something to announce!"

When Ma Hongjun heard his teacher's order, he immediately carried it out.

When Yang Ming heard the sound of Shrek summoning everyone, he understood that Flender had returned. He was also somewhat curious about what the outcome would be today.

Yang Ming walked out of his room and headed toward the Great Training Field. The others, who had heard the summoning bell, also made their way there with varying emotions.

When Yang Ming reached the Great Training Field, he saw that most of Flender's originally black hair had now turned completely white. His emotions became complicated.

When Zhao Wuji and the others saw Yang Ming, they frowned and looked displeased. However, seeing Flender's calm expression, they couldn't say anything.

But was Flender really that calm? Not entirely. He was also filled with emotion. Flender had once hoped that Yang Ming would join Shrek Academy and bring it change. Now, Shrek Academy truly was going to change because of something Yang Ming had said. It was just that the change was too great—and far too painful for Flender.

When the other students saw that Yang Ming had come too, their expressions became animated. Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu were the most expressive. They practically had the words watching the show written across their faces.

Before long, Ma Hongjun pushed Dai Mubai, whose legs were broken, onto the field. Seeing Yang Ming there and recalling everything that had happened because of him, he shouted furiously.

"Yang Ming, you still dare to come?!!"

Yang Ming looked at the enraged Ma Hongjun and replied calmly.

"Why wouldn't I dare?"

Hearing Yang Ming's indifferent response, Ma Hongjun was so angry that the Phoenix Evil Fire on his body nearly flared up. He was just about to say something else when Flender spoke.

"That's enough, Hongjun!"

Hearing his teacher, Ma Hongjun could only turn his gaze away, deciding that what he couldn't see wouldn't bother him.

As for Dai Mubai, seeing Yang Ming again after a week, he didn't even dare look at him. Perhaps it was the combined effect of having his legs broken and the aftereffects of Absolute Dominance.

Once Absolute Dominance defeated an opponent, it also shattered that opponent's confidence. No matter when they faced the user again, they would feel as though they were incapable of standing against the one who had unleashed Absolute Dominance.

Yang Ming glanced at Dai Mubai without saying anything.

Seeing that nearly everyone in Shrek Academy had arrived, Flender looked at their worried, puzzled, and doubtful expressions before getting to the main point of the day.

"I called everyone here today for one reason!"

"That is, to inform everyone!"

"Shrek Academy, from this day onward..."

"Is officially disbanded!!!"

Even though Flender had already come to terms with it, made his decision, and prepared himself mentally, he still felt immense pain after saying it. The pain was like a sharp blade sinking deep into his heart, tearing through his reason and leaving him unable to breathe.

Upon hearing Flender's decision, the Great Training Field fell completely silent.

Although Yang Ming had considered this possibility before, he still felt incredibly sad when he heard Shrek Academy truly announce its disbandment. The person who was genuinely sad was someone else, but Yang Ming felt that sorrow as if it were his own.

The others present were stunned by Flender's decision. Zhao Wuji, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar spoke one after another.

Zhao Wuji: "Flender! Do you know what you're saying?!!!"

Ma Hongjun: "Teacher, how can Shrek disband?!!!"

Oscar: "Dean, Shrek Academy is our home! It can't fall apart!!!"

Hearing their three cries, the other three teachers also recovered from the massive shock Flender had given them and hurriedly tried to dissuade him.

"Flender, stop joking around! It isn't funny!!!"

"That's right! Although the academy isn't doing well right now, as long as it doesn't disband, there will always be hope in the future!!!"

"..."

Zhao Wuji and Shao Xin had already heard the entire story from Ma Hongjun. At the time, after hearing Yang Ming's complete analysis, they had all fallen silent on the spot. No matter how stubbornly they denied it, they understood in their hearts that Yang Ming was telling the truth. Thus, Zhao Wuji and the others clearly knew that Yang Ming's words would surely deal Flender a tremendous blow. But they hadn't expected it to hit him this hard!!!

Listening to everyone's attempts to dissuade him, Flender's resolve did not waver. He waved his hand to stop them and continued.

"My mind is made up!"

"There's no need to discuss this any further!!!"

Seeing Flender's resolute expression, the other teachers of Shrek Academy understood that there was no way they could persuade him.

"Sigh~"

Zhao Wuji sighed and turned toward his room. The other teachers shook their heads and followed close behind. Although Zhao Wuji and the others didn't value Shrek Academy as highly as Flender did, they had genuinely devoted a full twenty years to Shrek! Their feelings for Shrek ran deep as well!!!

Watching his old companions leave in dejection, Flender felt terrible too. But if he continued running Shrek Academy, could he solve the problems Yang Ming had raised? He couldn't.

Resources and funding were one issue. The main problem was that their foundation was far too weak. Even if his beloved friends and companions came to help him, what use could Yu Xiaogang's twenty-ninth rank, practically nonexistent personal cultivation experience, and theories that existed only on paper be? It would have been one thing if Flender had never realized this problem. But now that he knew, he had no face to continue misleading students!!!

After firming his resolve, Flender looked toward Shrek's final six students. He first addressed Miss Ning.

"Miss Ning, our Shrek Academy has already disbanded. You're no longer a student of Shrek either. Leave early!"

Seeing that Flender had officially announced Shrek Academy's disbandment and that the great show had come to an end, Ning Rongrong began carrying out her basic duties as the eldest young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Since the academy has disbanded, why don't all the teachers and students join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

PS: In the original work, Shrek Academy was completely tied to Tang San and his master, joining the fight against the Spirit Hall and helping Tang San take revenge. Now that Yang Ming has interfered, let First Generation Shrek end here!

Flender and Zhao Wuji aren't exactly good people, but they do have some redeeming qualities. Flender gave up the academy for his students, while Zhao Wuji stayed behind to cover everyone's retreat in the Star Dou Great Forest. Those should count as some of the few positive storylines in Douluo, right?

Anyway, they aren't of much use, so I won't have them get dragged into helping Tang San oppose the Spirit Hall. They should go do the things they ought to be doing.

Second Generation Shrek, centered around the master and Tang God King, is Yang Ming's primary target for suppression.

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