Generally speaking, Soul Douluo and Titled Douluo rarely wore such formal attire. It represented not only status, but also solemnity. These custom-made formal robes exclusive to Soul Douluo would only appear when dueling opponents of the same rank or attending extremely important occasions. Since these three elders had put on formal attire now, it naturally could not be because they were going to duel. That could only prove one thing: how highly they regarded the group from Shrek Academy. What was more, these three elders had personally come to greet them at the entrance to the Council of Education.
No matter how proud Flender was, he could not help feeling flattered in such circumstances. He had always believed that if others showed him an inch of respect, he would return them a foot. Since the other side had displayed such respect, how could he not respond in kind?
Flender quickened his pace and stepped forward in a few strides. When he stopped, his hands were already crossed over his shoulders. He bowed slightly. "Flender of Shrek Academy. Martial Soul Cat Owl, level seventy-eight, seven-ring agility-attack Battle Soul Emperor. Greetings, Seniors."
In the world of soul masters, this was the etiquette a junior used when greeting a senior. Though Flender was already over fifty, before these three elders who were at least eighty, such a junior's courtesy was hardly excessive.
The elder standing in the center laughed heartily and strode forward, lowering Flender's hands from his shoulders. "Headmaster Flender, there is no need for such formality. I have long admired your reputation—truly, long admired it. To have all the teachers of Monster Academy come here to offer guidance brings great honor to our humble academy. I am Meng Shenji, chief of the Council of Education. Martial Soul Black Demon, level eighty-six,