A Slice of Pizza

"I forfeit."

Things were indeed developing in the direction Ye Chen had hoped for. Yuan Feng shook his head helplessly, yet unlike the others who had been eliminated, he showed no resentment. Instead, his gaze toward Zhu Mengying carried a trace of comfort and reassurance.

Unlike Zhu Mengying, he had been born into a minor family in the Star Luo Empire, one whose influence was not even a tenth of the Zhu Clan's.

They had both come to Shrek Academy for only one purpose: to grow stronger.

Only by becoming stronger could he keep his family from being swallowed by the colossal Zhu Clan. Moreover, if he displayed sufficient talent, he could attract the academy's attention and provide his family with protection and a measure of deterrence while he was still weak.

Becoming a Reserve Team Member of the Shrek Team was undoubtedly a shortcut toward boundless prospects. He could imagine that once news of his becoming a reserve member spread, it would surely bring a turning point to his family, which was currently in dire straits.

However, Yuan Feng also understood that it was not only him—Zhu Mengying needed to prove herself as well. He knew her talent well. The Netherworld Spirit Cat Martial Soul was powerful, but compared to his Wind Element Martial Soul, it still fell somewhat short.

Thus, Yuan Feng believed that he had a better chance than Zhu Mengying of competing for the remaining two slots.

More accurately, there was only one slot left. With Ye Yu present, one of them was practically already spoken for.

The moment those words of forfeiture rang out, the entire spectator area erupted. Most of the students present could not understand why Yuan Feng, whose displayed strength was clearly superior, had chosen to forfeit.

Even the assessment teacher with