Shrek Academy

Biodata

Background and Philosophy

Shrek Academy was founded to gather exceptionally talented youths from across the continent and nurture them. Its recruitment philosophy prioritized rare talent, and Zhao Wuji believed a student of Su Chen's caliber could make the academy famous continent-wide. 48

The academy's admission threshold was unusually high: applicants had to be no older than twelve and possess Soul Power above level 21; candidates above level 25 could bypass the preliminary test. 73 Its stated reputation rested heavily on accepting already-gifted students, a practice criticized as claiming credit for talents who would have excelled with minimal neglect. 73 99

Despite limited funding, inadequate facilities, and a lack of registration with the Continental Soul Master Association, Shrek retained a formidable teaching staff. Its faculty—including Grandmaster, Flender, and several Soul Saint-level powerhouses—could rank among the continent's strongest in combat strength. 48 73 99

Educational Approach

Grandmaster centered the Shrek Seven Devils around Tang San, treating him as the team's tactical core and seeking to develop his ability to assess unfamiliar opponents without prior intelligence. The academy considered long-term growth more important than winning the Soul Master Tournament. 78

Ning Fengzhi credited Shrek's tournament success primarily to its tactical planning, particularly Grandmaster's martial-soul knowledge and ability to devise strategies tailored to each opponent. 87

Students and Faculty

• Flender — Founder and headmaster; later negotiated with Emperor Xue Ye over Shrek Academy's survival and possible sale. 92 93
• Grandmaster (Yu Xiaogang) — Instructor and tactical architect; his theories and martial-soul research shaped the team's battle planning. 78 87
• Zhao Wuji — Instructor who attempted to recruit Su Chen after witnessing his talent. 48
• Tang San — Absolute core of the Shrek Seven Devils and focus of Grandmaster's training. 78
• Dai Mubai — Frontline member of the Shrek team and a key assault-type combatant. 78 79
• Xiao Wu — Shrek student whose Soul Beast identity was exposed after the Skywater Academy match, making the academy a target. 85 92
• Ning Rongrong — Former student sent back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after Shrek could no longer tolerate her behavior. 71
• Oscar — Did not join Shrek Academy; his absence, alongside Ning Rongrong's, deprived the team of its intended support pairing. 71 82
• Tailong and Jiangzhu — Replaced absent core support members in the Shrek Seven Devils' tournament lineup. 82
• Dugu Bo — Honorary dean who intervened to end the Skywater match and protect the team after Xiao Wu's death. 85

Tournament Record

Rise as a Dark Horse

Shrek Academy entered the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition as an unknown school but rapidly gained recognition through victories over established opponents. It defeated Elephant Armor Academy and Chihuo Academy, reaching eleven victories in eleven matches. 80

Its victory over Chihuo Academy showcased Tang San's fire-attribute immunity, which completely undermined Chihuo's fire-specialized tactics. 80 The academy's results drew widespread attention, with competitors and spectators increasingly recognizing the Shrek Seven Devils as a major tournament threat. 80

Defeat by Skywater Academy

Skywater Academy fielded Su Chen as a substitute against Shrek. After Su Chen demonstrated a Hundred-Thousand-Year second Soul Ring, Shrek requested a break to formulate a response. 81 82

Su Chen subsequently fought the Shrek team alone. His abilities exhausted their Soul Power, neutralized Tang San's attacks, and led to Xiao Wu's death after her Soul Power was absorbed. Dugu Bo halted the match, awarding the victory to Skywater Academy. 83 85

Collapse

Following Xiao Wu's exposed identity, Shrek Academy became the target of multiple factions. Repeated attacks inflicted severe losses: teachers were injured, killed, or scattered, while the remaining staff struggled to maintain safe hiding places. 86 92

The academy was forced to withdraw from the tournament for undisclosed reasons. 118 Emperor Xue Ye then invited Flender, the remaining teachers, and students to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy, exploiting Shrek's weakened position. 92

Flender ultimately considered selling the academy to Xue Ye, recognizing that its continued survival depended on Heaven Dou Empire support. 93 By the time of Tang San's later conflict with the Tai Tan family, Shrek Academy had collapsed and its personnel had gone their separate ways. 116

Resources and Reputation

• Shrek Academy had limited funding and basic facilities below the standard of an advanced Soul Master academy. 73
• It was not registered with the Continental Soul Master Association. 73
• Its faculty's combat strength was regarded as exceptional even though the academy lacked an equivalent institutional foundation. 48 99
• The academy was associated with the slogan that it “only raised monsters.” 148
• Flender profited from the Shrek Seven Devils' Soul Arena victory, whose one-to-twenty odds brought the academy a substantial payout. 134