Mu En: Yuhao, You Have Graduated!

At this moment, a large number of people had gathered around the Small Courtyard; they were all teachers and students from the Inner Court who had come to visit.

They stood far outside the courtyard wall, watching intently at the movements inside, not daring to utter a sound.

They had all clearly seen the Fire Phoenix blotting out the sky, and Leng Yaozhu's words sent a shiver down everyone's spine, their faces filled with undisguised shock.

Even with the pride of the Shrek Academy, they couldn't help but be moved at this moment.

Limit Douluo is the ultimate goal that all Soul Master on the continent yearn for but can hardly reach in their entire lives; it is the pinnacle of existence that stands above all living beings.

Throughout the entire Shrek Academy, only Mu En has reached this level.

And now, behind Huo Yuhao stands another Limit Douluo, who is also his teacher.

If this news gets out, the entire continent will be shaken.

However, upon further reflection, everyone felt that this was not so difficult to understand.

After all, Huo Yuhao's talent is undeniable. It would be illogical for such a prodigy not to have a top expert guiding him.

Leng Yaozhu glanced at Mu En, then turned her gaze back to Yan Shaozhe.

Her expression remained cold and stern, and although her tone wasn't aggressive, it carried an undeniable air of authority. "Even if it's an apology, it should be said by the person in question."

Upon hearing this, Mu En didn't say anything, but merely frowned slightly and turned his gaze to the disciple beside him.

At this moment Yan Shaozhe's face was ashen, his forehead was covered in cold sweat, and he kept his head down, almost not daring to look Leng Yaozhu in the eyes.

Having lived all these years and held the position of Dean of the Shrek Academy, how could he have ever suffered such humiliation?

But now he was facing the Limit Douluo, and he knew that he had no choice but to "yield" today.

After a long silence, Yan Shaozhe finally slowly raised his head.

His gaze trembled slightly as he looked at Leng Yaozhu, his lips moved a few times, and finally he spoke in a hoarse voice, "Your Excellency Sky Phoenix, I was rude before, please forgive me."

Leng Yaozhu, her tone indifferent and merciless. "I know you're not convinced, but since you're weaker, you'll just have to endure it."

She had lived for countless years and met countless people; she could clearly see the resentment and humiliation in Yan Shaozhe's eyes.

This person did not realize his mistake at all. He did not regret his actions of forcing the students to study, but rather regretted that he had kicked a hornet's nest and lost face in front of everyone.

Leng Yaozhu had no interest in wasting words on such a person; she simply crushed his dignity with a single sentence.

Upon Yan Shaozhe clenched his fists tightly at his sides, biting his back teeth and desperately suppressing the humiliation and anger surging within him, not allowing his expression to reveal even the slightest dissatisfaction.

As the dean of the Shrek Academy, what is Yan Shaozhe's identity?

Even when facing the ruler of a country, he could hold his head high and maintain that aloof demeanor.

But now, he has no choice but to bow his head and admit his mistake in front of everyone, which is an utter disgrace to him!

But what else could he do but endure it?

The strength of Limit Douluo is undeniable; even his teacher treats him with respect. What right does a level 95 Super Douluo have to be unwilling to show him mercy?

After saying this, Leng Yaozhu ignored Yan Shaozhe and turned her gaze to Mu En, the one who could truly make the decisions.

She looked at Mu En, her tone softening slightly. "Your Excellency Dragon God, Yuhao wants to apply for graduation and leave the academy now, there shouldn't be any problem, right?"

Mu En sighed inwardly and replied, "Of course, no problem."

After speaking, Mu En raised his withered hand and gently beckoned to Huo Yuhao behind Leng Yaozhu.

Seeing this, Huo Yuhao did not hesitate at all and walked to Mu En in a few steps.

He bowed slightly and respectfully greeted, "Mu En."

A kind smile appeared on Mu En's deeply lined face, a smile tinged with apology and helplessness.

He looked at the young man before him, whom he both admired and regretted, and slowly said, "Yuhao, what Yan Shaozhe did just now was wrong."

Based on Leng Yaozhu's rebuke and his understanding of his disciple, Mu En had roughly deduced what had just happened.

Mu En continued, "I, as his teacher, haven't taught him well, and I've caused you distress. I only hope that you won't harbor resentment towards the academy because of this."

Huo Yuhao looked into the old man's cloudy yet sincere eyes and shook his head.

A gentle smile appeared on his lips, "Don't worry, Mu En, I graduated from the Shrek Academy, and I've always remembered that, and I will never forget it."

Yan Shaozhe's actions just now have indeed caused his image to plummet in Huo Yuhao's eyes.

But that's all. One person can't represent the entire academy, even if he's the dean.

Over the years at Shrek, he also had many precious memories and made many sincere friends.

Those days of fighting side by side and growing together are real and will not be erased because of Yan Shaozhe.

Finally, there's Mu En. Huo Yuhao knows perfectly well how this frail old man treated him.

From their first meeting to all the care and support he received afterward, Mu En's concern for him was never driven by self-interest; he truly treated him with the affection of a junior.

So even out of respect for Mu En, Huo Yuhao was willing to give Shrek Academy a chance.

Of course, he wouldn't be a pushover either.

This at most means he won't resent the academy because of today's incident, but if Shrek Academy tries anything funny or resorts to underhanded tactics in the future, he will definitely not be lenient.

Looking into Huo Yuhao's clear and determined eyes, Mu En slowly nodded. "With your words, I'm relieved."

After saying this, Mu En's expression suddenly became serious.

A gentle Soul Power emanated from his aged body, brushing against his hunched back like a spring breeze.

Supported by the Soul Power, his body, which was bent at almost a ninety-degree angle, straightened up inch by inch.

The moment he stood up straight, everyone realized that this old man, who was on his deathbed, was actually quite tall, towering over Yan Shaozhe behind him by almost half a head.

Mu En looked at the spirited young man opposite him. Sunlight shone through the thin haze left after the Fire Phoenix had dissipated, falling on Huo Yuhao's still immature but already showing signs of angularity.

The light in those eyes reminded Mu En of a long, long time ago, of his own youthful arrogance and adventures across the continent.

He suddenly smiled, and then solemnly said, "Yuhao, congratulations on graduating!"

Huo Yuhao was stunned upon hearing this. He had originally thought that graduation would involve more complications, but he did not expect Mu En to announce it here and now.

After a moment, Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, bowed deeply to Mu En, and said with a suppressed emotion in his voice, "Thank you, Mu En."

Mu En smiled and waved his withered hand at him, "Go ahead, take advantage of your youth and go explore the world. If you have time, remember to come back to the academy."

Huo Yuhao nodded heavily. He straightened up, glanced at Mu En one last time, then turned around decisively, his eyes meeting Leng Yaozhu's for a moment.

The two did not speak, but simply looked at each other and nodded slightly.

Huo Yuhao then strode away, heading out of the Small Courtyard without looking back.

Leng Yaozhu smiled, a smile that was different from the coldness she had shown when facing Yan Shaozhe, now carrying a gentleness unique to an elder.

She didn't say anything more, but simply turned around gracefully and followed Huo Yuhao at a leisurely pace.

The two figures walked one after the other through the Inner Court teachers and students who automatically made way for them at the gate, gradually disappearing into the depths of the lush, tree-lined paths of Sea God Island.