Heaven Dou Imperial Academy

"This is Heaven Dou Imperial Academy!"

Flender held a map in his hand as he gazed into the distance at the magnificent city before him.

"Yes."

At the side, Ning Rongrong, the eldest daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, nodded. "My father brought me here once when I was little. It left a deep impression on me. The entire Heaven Dou City is nestled against mountains and water, with beautiful scenery everywhere. The mountain before us, the lake at its foot, and the forest behind it all belong to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy."

"Mm."

Flender nodded, greatly satisfied with the academy before him. He praised, "It has a solid foundation. Being able to occupy such a vast area, it's a very good place to settle down."

Hearing this, Tang San murmured, "Dean, are we really going to join Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?"

Flender caught the trace of resistance in Tang San's eyes and gently patted his shoulder. "Tang San, and all of you as well, I know you've already grown attached to Shrek Academy. None of you want to be absorbed into Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, right?"

"Mm."

Shrek's Seven Monsters exchanged glances and nodded one after another.

Flender slowly let out a breath. How could he possibly have wanted this? Shrek Academy was the labor of half his life. Yet as its dean, Flender still buried those feelings deep within his heart. "You all know more or less about Shrek Academy's situation. Although our teachers' qualifications are far beyond those of other academies, our teaching facilities are a major weakness. Heaven Dou Imperial Academy has Mimicry Training Grounds, which will be greatly beneficial for improving your cultivation and combat experience. Besides, we're only cooperating with them, not being absorbed by them."

Upon hearing that, the morale of