The Teams Arrive

"Teacher, representatives from all the major empires have arrived. The Body Sect has arrived as well, led by Du Busi."

Yan Shaozhe's respectful voice rang out. Though the old man before him was already half-crippled, those injuries had been sustained in defense of Shrek's glory. More importantly, he was Yan Shaozhe's teacher.

"Du Busi... It has been a long time since I last saw that fellow. Don't worry. I will show myself this time, and Du Busi will give me some face."

A gentle voice slowly sounded, though anyone could hear the age within it.

"Yes, Teacher."

Yan Shaozhe's face flushed slightly. It was because he was incapable that his teacher had to step forward in such a condition.

As for Xuan Zi, the two men had never been able to stand each other. When Du Busi had first arrived, they had nearly started fighting, only to suddenly stop for some unknown reason.

"Cough, cough. Shaozhe, how have you arranged things for the one from the Clear Sky Sect?"

Mu En coughed twice and continued questioning his disciple.

"The Clear Sky Sect sent word that their Vice Sect Master had already arrived at the academy in advance to protect the Young Sect Master. When we sent someone to ask, that Vice Sect Master merely replied that he would arrive on time. The plan is for Lexuan to guide him to the meeting when the time comes."

Yan Shaozhe answered honestly, with a faint trace of pride in his tone.

After all, Zhang Lexuan was already an eight-ring Soul Douluo and the chief disciple of the inner court—one of Shrek Academy's monsters.

Compared to the arrangements made for the other factions, this was already the highest level of courtesy. After all, the God of the Sea had once been a member of the Clear Sky Sect, and the Clear Sky Sect and Shrek Academy had maintained relations for ten thousand years.

Yan Shaozhe believed this arrangement was already quite appropriate. He would personally receive them first, then send a genius student to guide them. They could not possibly have the elders receive them, and the elders would not agree to it either.

"Cough, cough. Shaozhe, never underestimate the people of the world. Though Shrek Academy is the continent's number one academy, it is still only an academy."

Mu En's tone carried a faint helplessness. This disciple of his possessed exceptional talent and had already become a level ninety-six Super Douluo at a relatively young age. It was entirely possible that he could reach level ninety-eight in the future.

He was also methodical in his work and had his own judgment regarding many matters. Mu En had even considered having Yan Shaozhe inherit the position of Master of the Sea God Pavilion.

However, Yan Shaozhe's greatest flaws were his impatience and pride. His vision was not far-reaching, and he often immersed himself only in the glory before his eyes.

"Do you know? I feel that the Clear Sky Sect's Vice Sect Master is no weaker than I am. He may even be faintly stronger. After all, he is healthy."

Rare envy seeped into Mu En's words.

"What?! Stronger than you?! He's a Limit Douluo, yet he's only the Vice Sect Master? That's impossible!"

Yan Shaozhe felt as though his Dao heart was collapsing. He took pride in Shrek Academy's enlightenment of the world, and he took pride in Shrek Academy's strength. After all, Shrek Academy openly possessed the most Titled Douluo, with Mu En, a Limit Douluo, serving as its stabilizing pillar.

And now he was being told that the reclusive Clear Sky Sect had silently produced two Limit Douluo. Naturally, Yan Shaozhe found it difficult to believe—but the one saying it was his teacher, a level ninety-nine Limit Douluo.

"See? You're getting impatient again."

"When did you become unable to accept that others might be stronger than Shrek Academy? Why can't they be stronger than us?"

Mu En's calm voice soothed Yan Shaozhe's shocked heart. Though Mu En himself believed it was highly likely that the other party had become a Limit Douluo by drawing upon the power passed down through the God of the Sea's inheritance.

Still, as the dean of Shrek Academy's Martial Soul Department, Yan Shaozhe possessed a certain ability to regulate his own emotions.

"Yes, Teacher. I will personally receive them next. The elders will likewise be sent to make contact with the other teams."

Yan Shaozhe took a deep breath and hurriedly tried to remedy the situation. At the time, he had only been thinking of using this matter to further raise Shrek's influence, without considering the consequences if it was mishandled. After all, most people at Shrek Academy looked down on every other faction equally.

"It is good that you correct your mistakes once you recognize them. After all, no one knows how many more years this body of mine can endure. In the future, Shrek Academy will have to rely on all of you to sustain it. Making mistakes is not frightening. What is frightening is overlooking them, or even not daring to admit them."

Mu En's voice grew increasingly aged. This time, he had no choice but to drag his crippled body forward to maintain order. Du Busi had arrived, while Xuan Zi only knew how to charge ahead. If things went badly, they might start fighting again.

The fact that even the Clear Sky Sect's Vice Sect Master was a Limit Douluo made Mu En increasingly wary of this sect that had remained hidden for ten thousand years and never shown itself.

The only fortunate thing was that the two sides appeared to share the same stance. However, members of the Clear Sky Sect rarely entered the world, and no one knew what they were thinking. In particular, why would they send a Limit Douluo Vice Sect Master just to protect the Young Sect Master? In Mu En's eyes, Wang Dong's talent could only be called decent. This was what Mu En could not understand. Just what was that Limit Douluo trying to do?

..."Mm, kid, your cooking is pretty good."

At that moment, this Limit Douluo of unknown intentions quickly finished the grilled fish in his mouth, his gaze unconsciously falling upon the fish Huo Yuhao was currently grilling.

"Second Father, don't embarrass yourself like this."

Wang Dong was truly helpless toward this Second Father of hers, who cared nothing for the bearing of an expert and was eating right in the middle of the street.

After chatting for a while and learning that Wang Dong merely treasured Huo Yuhao as a friend, and that Huo Yuhao did not know Wang Dong's gender or identity, Er Ming obediently treated Huo Yuhao pleasantly under Wang Dong's threats.

Once he learned that Huo Yuhao's grilled fish were exceptional, Er Ming curiously took the first fish Huo Yuhao had grilled that day and gave it a try. He was instantly blown away and began eating right there on the street.

Although this grilled fish did not taste as good as the dishes he had eaten in the God Realm, Er Ming had spent so many years in that remote corner of the Clear Sky Sect that his mouth had long since gone bland. Even with only simple seasoning, Er Ming liked this original flavor.

"Kid, remember to make plenty of grilled fish for me when you return. You'll be well rewarded when the time comes."

Seeing that Dong'er was about to get angry, Er Ming hurriedly used Soul Power to remove the stains from his mouth, then resumed the demeanor of an expert.

"Understood, Senior."

Huo Yuhao let out a breath of relief. After asking him several strange questions, the other party's attitude toward him had improved considerably. It became even better after he ate the grilled fish.

Huo Yuhao did not hope to latch onto such a powerful backer, but having the man leave with a good impression of him was enough.

"What a wonderful smell. Give me two grilled fish."

A voice like silver bells rang out, and Huo Yuhao subconsciously looked toward its owner.

He saw an extraordinarily beautiful girl, with fair skin as smooth and delicate as an egg. Her long, silky hair was casually draped over her shoulders.

Most striking of all were her bright, star-like eyes. Her pale blue pupils were filled with a dreamlike allure.

"Hello. These two grilled fish are still cooking. You'll have to wait a little while longer."

Huo Yuhao shifted his gaze back to the grilled fish and began watching them intently, his hands never pausing.

Xu Jiujiu did not mind. Waiting a while for delicious food was not a problem.

The guards behind her instinctively formed a circle around Xu Jiujiu, shielding her from view. As more teams arrived, the waters of Shrek City grew increasingly murky.

"So handsome!"

A voice carrying a faintly lovestruck tone sounded beside Wang Dong.

The human factions were about to finish gathering...

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