Shrek, Just a Bunch of Trash!

Liu Erlong withdrew the leg that could crush boulders and mountains, let out a Cold Snort, and stepped aside.

Though she had stopped, her Phoenix Eyes remained fixed on the Shrek group, filled with unmistakable warning.

Flender and the others hurried forward, scrambling to lift up Ma Hongjun, who had already passed out.

Yu Xiaogang sighed softly, stepped forward, and said to Liu Erlong, "Erlong, there is actually one more matter we came for this time."

"Speak." Liu Erlong's tone remained stiff.

Yu Xiaogang said, "You should know that the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is about to begin. Our Shrek Academy... wishes to borrow Blue Tyrant Academy's competition slot."

Liu Erlong raised an eyebrow at that.

She found a chair and sat down, casually crossing her legs.

That movement made her already breathtaking curves appear even more alluring.

Her fiery red leather pants tightly wrapped around her round, perky hips, stretching into a perfect curve.

Her long, straight Beautiful Legs overlapped, their lines sleek and filled with strength.

The red high-heeled leather boots on her feet further accentuated her slender ankles, while her soft Jade Feet outlined an enticing shape within the boots.

She fell silent for a moment before finally nodding.

"Fine."

A hint of delight appeared on Yu Xiaogang's face.

"However,"

Liu Erlong changed the subject and pointed at Lu Ming, who stood behind her. "I have a condition as well."

"This is my adopted son, Lu Ming, and also my Direct Disciple. I want him to participate in this tournament as a competing member too."

The moment she said this, everyone from Shrek turned their gazes toward Lu Ming.

Lu Ming remained calm and accepted their scrutiny without hesitation.

Dressed in white, he stood tall and straight, with handsome features and a tranquil aura that seemed entirely out of place in his surroundings.

Yet the eyes of the Shrek group were filled with undisguised opposition and contempt.

"I'm afraid that won't work."

Dai Mubai spoke first. As the Star Luo Prince, he naturally carried an air of pride.

"Our Shrek Team has exactly seven slots. Not one more, not one less."

Yu Xiaogang also looked troubled. Looking at Liu Erlong, he chose his words carefully. "Erlong, it isn't that I refuse to give you face.

It's just that these seven students from our academy are all heaven-blessed talents, and they have long developed perfect teamwork. This matter... is truly difficult."

"Exactly,"

Oscar chimed in, "our Shrek only accepts Monsters, not ordinary people."

As he spoke, he slightly raised his chin, his face carrying an innate sense of superiority.

The entire Shrek group wore proud expressions.

Monster.

That was how they defined themselves, and it was also the label they took pride in.

They seemed to believe that the word itself proved they were superior to others.

"I have a good idea."

Tang San suddenly spoke, looking as though he had given the matter deep thought.

"He can become our substitute."

The moment he said it, it was as though he had bestowed an enormous favor upon Lu Ming.

"A substitute?"

Dai Mubai gave a light laugh and shook his finger.

"You think too highly of him. Not just any stray cat or dog can become a substitute for the Shrek Team."

Zhu Zhuqing stood nearby without saying a word.

Her pretty face remained covered in frost, her gaze calm and indifferent, as though everything happening before her had nothing to do with her.

She was utterly aloof, saying everything without words.

Lu Ming looked at her, and an amused smile unconsciously rose at the Corner of the mouth.

This little cat was putting on quite a convincing act.

At the Assessment Arena, she was an untouchable iceberg Goddess.

But in the Chat Group, she was [My Cat is White and Big], humbly begging for tips with photos of her Beautiful Legs.

He truly wondered whether she could maintain that aloof expression once she learned his real identity.

It would probably... become exceptionally colorful.

Dai Mubai, Oscar, and the others considered themselves geniuses and acted as though their noses were in the air.

They could easily defeat even the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team, so why would they care about some insignificant student from Blue Tyrant Academy?

If not for Liu Erlong's sake, and if not because they needed to borrow Blue Tyrant Academy's slot, they would not even have considered letting Lu Ming become a substitute.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Liu Erlong and asked, "Erlong, what do you think of this arrangement?"

Liu Erlong frowned deeply.

Her Ming'er, her Direct Disciple, was supposed to become a substitute for this bunch of Ignorant of the Heavens and Earth brats?

What kind of joke was that!

"No!"

She refused without hesitation.

Just as the atmosphere fell into another deadlock, Lu Ming, who had remained silent all this time, finally spoke.

His voice was calm, with no emotion to be heard.

"I don't want to join the Shrek Team either."

He swept his gaze across these so-called "Monsters" before him and said flatly,

"You think you're Monsters, but in my eyes, you're nothing special."

Lu Ming knew very well that without the aid of Immortal Herbs, fewer than three of the people before him would ever become Titled Douluo.

The rest would reach Soul Douluo at best.

Monsters?

How laughable.

After saying that, he ignored the stunned, furious, and disdainful looks from the Shrek group.

He turned around and gave Liu Erlong a gentle smile.

"I'll head back first."

With that, he started walking toward the exit of the Assessment Arena without looking back.

His composure and indifference made it seem as though his words had merely been an offhand comment about the scenery by the roadside.

Lu Ming turned and left.

His back was carefree, his steps unhurried.

Inside the Assessment Arena, however, the Shrek group erupted.

"He... what did he just say?"

Oscar stammered.

Anger surged from Dai Mubai's Evil eyes, and his clenched fists crackled.

"He said we... were nothing special?"

Dai Mubai's face flushed red with rage as he said indignantly,

"Who the hell does he think he is? He didn't even reveal a soul ring. What right does he have to judge us like that?!"

"Exactly! He's just an ordinary student from Blue Tyrant Academy, yet he has quite the mouth!"

They were Monsters. They were geniuses!

All along, they had heard nothing but praise and amazement. When had they ever suffered such contempt?

Especially when those words had come from an "ordinary person" they did not even regard highly.

It was more unbearable than being slapped across the face!

Tang San's expression darkened until it seemed as though water might drip from it.

A faint red light flickered in his eyes, and an uncontrollable killing intent spread from his body.

"You have chosen the Path of Seeking Death!"

He spoke each word slowly, his voice carrying Bone-chilling coldness.

In his eyes, Lu Ming had not only insulted him and Shrek, but had also insulted Xiao Wu beside him!

That was something he could never tolerate.

Since Lu Ming refused to give him face,

then he could not blame Tang San for being ruthless!

Tang San was somewhat looking forward to seeing the other party beg for mercy.

Would he still be able to act so arrogantly then?