Shrek

Biodata

Background / History

Shrek Academy has maintained a reputation as the "Continent's Number One" for twenty thousand years 26. However, in recent years, the academy has faced severe reputational crises due to the arrogant behavior of its students, who are often perceived as bullies who rely on past glory rather than current merit 22 54 55. This decline has led to the rise of rival institutions, most notably the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, which has actively sought to challenge Shrek's hegemony 26 81.

The academy's isolationist policies and perceived "terrorist" behavior—such as students causing destruction in Ming Capital—have led to a united front against them by the Federation, the Spirit Pagoda, and the War God Hall 57. Following a disastrous defeat where an entire generation of Inner Court disciples was decimated by Feng Zaixing and the Nine Stars Association, the academy lost its status as the Continent's Number One 115. In an attempt to survive and rebuild, the academy has begun relocating to the Star Luo Continent and merging with local institutions 182.

Personality

Shrek Academy is characterized by a deep-seated sense of pride and an adherence to its motto: "Those Who Dare Not Cause Trouble Are Mediocrities" 22. While this spirit was once seen as daring, it is now frequently criticized as a justification for bullying and reckless behavior 22 54. The academy's leadership, including figures like Yun Ming and Long Yeyue, often struggles to reconcile the academy's traditional independence with the changing political landscape of the Federation 63 111.

Abilities & Skills

Educational Philosophy

The academy is renowned for its teaching ability, which is widely considered the best on the continent 81.

• Inner Court Training: Focuses on elite cultivation, though critics argue it prioritizes credentials and connections over genuine utility for family heirs 9.
• Assessment Methods: Historically rigorous, though recent leadership under Cai Yue'er has introduced brutal, high-pressure melee assessments to force students to overcome "greenhouse" tendencies 146.

Relationships

• Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy — Bitter rival; the two institutions have been in a state of hidden hostility for ten thousand years 64 81.
• Tang Sect — Long-standing, unbreakable ally 111.
• Spirit Pagoda — Historically strained relationship that has devolved into open conflict and economic warfare 64 108 123.
• Primal Body Sect — Strained; the sect holds deep grievances against Shrek regarding the theft of their ultimate art 48 66.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• The Ming Capital Incident: Shrek students cause destruction in Ming Capital, leading to public outrage and the viral "Eight Directions Attack Shrek" movement 54 57.
• The Continental Tournament Challenge: Shrek's Inner Court is challenged by the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, resulting in a humiliating defeat and the loss of their "Number One" status 87 115.
• The Relocation: Facing economic sanctions and political pressure, the academy begins a plan to relocate to the Star Luo Continent to ensure its survival 182.

Notable Quotes

"Those Who Dare Not Cause Trouble Are Mediocrities." — Shrek Academy School Motto 22

"From this day forward, Shrek is no longer the Continent's Number One!" — Feng Zaixing, following the defeat of Shrek's Inner Court 115

Trivia

• The academy's uniform is famously described as "shit green," a design choice attributed to the first headmaster from twenty thousand years ago 83.
• Shrek City is considered the richest place in the world, though it has suffered significant economic losses due to recent sanctions 108.