Chapter 175

Ma Rulong's expression darkened. "Xiao Hongchen, shut your mouth. At least for now, I'm still the captain. You may insult yourself, but before you truly defeat Shrek's strongest representative team, you have no right to insult your opponents."

A powerful aura surged from him, forcing Xiao Hongchen to stagger back a step.

Meng Hongchen suddenly rose to her feet beside him, a sharp aura about to crash into Ma Rulong's.

Xiao Hongchen raised a hand to stop her, a smile returning to his face. "Yes, Captain, I was wrong. But in the near future, I'll prove everything through my actions. I'll take Shrek and crush them beneath my feet on behalf of you and all the senior students."

The Conference Room fell silent for a moment. No one responded, but every gaze settled on Xiao Hongchen. Ma Rulong stared at him for several seconds without saying anything more.

At the same time, at Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion.

The light was dim. Mu En reclined halfway on a lounge chair by the window, which was open a crack. The night wind poured in, making the candle flame on the table flicker unsteadily.

Cai Meier stood before him, holding the battle reports and meeting records that had just been sent back from Star Luo City. She had already reported on several matches before finally mentioning Yan Shaozhe's concern. "Xue Lingyun revealed some things over the past few matches. Sun Moon Royal Soul Tool Academy must have already set their sights on him. Their next opponent is a team that placed in the top eight last time. If they run into an even stronger opponent too early, could that cause trouble?"

Mu En smiled after hearing her out. "Is that what you wanted to ask, or did Shaozhe ask you to ask