"Your reason."
Xue Ye looked at Han Yuchen, his voice already carrying a trace of icy chill.
He wanted to see just what this arrogant brat could possibly say!
If he could not provide a reason convincing enough for everyone present, then what awaited Shrek Academy would be... thunderous wrath!
Yet.
Faced with an emperor's fury powerful enough to make even Titled Douluo change expression.
Han Yuchen still wore that "frail" yet calm expression.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I have two reasons."
"First." He slowly raised one finger. "Though Shrek Academy is not well-known at present, it is an independent academy. We have our own educational philosophy and our own legacy. You can see that from the fact that our academy only admits 'monsters.'"
"Heaven Dou Royal Academy, on the other hand, is the face of the empire and represents the royal family's dignity. Its educational model places greater emphasis on cultivating qualified Soul Masters loyal to the empire."
"Their philosophies differ fundamentally. Forcing a merger would only lead to incompatibility. In the end, it would not only ruin Shrek, but also... tarnish the prestigious name of the Royal Academy."
His words were logical and well-founded, while also conveniently heaping praise upon the Royal Academy.
Xue Ye's expression eased somewhat.
"And the second?"
"Second." Han Yuchen's gaze turned distant and sincere. "It is because of... My Teacher's final instructions."
"My Teacher?" Xue Ye raised a brow.
Everyone pricked up their ears!
Were they finally about to hear crucial information about this mysterious youth's background?!
A perfectly measured look of "reminiscence" and "sorrow" appeared on Han Yuchen's face.
"Yes. I come from a... Hidden Sect that has long since declined."
"Before my teacher passed away, he repeatedly instructed me. He told me that the descendants of our lineage could fail to