Setting Out for Devil Island

Shrek Academy was on holiday, and the usually bustling campus was noticeably quieter.

The entire academy seemed to have been detached from the hustle and bustle, immersed in a rare tranquility.

Sea God Island Yun Ming's unassuming Small Courtyard welcomed a guest today.

Leng Yaozhu, dressed in a long purple dress, sat gracefully on a stone bench in the pavilion of the Small Courtyard. On the stone table in front of her were two cups of freshly brewed tea, the aroma of which swirled and dispersed in the afternoon breeze.

She came here specifically to discuss the Devil Island matter with Yun Ming in person.

The last Golden Tree incident caused quite a stir, Long Yeyue returned empty-handed. Shrek Academy failed to keep Huo Yuhao, which in turn increased Yun Ming's influence within the academy.

Yun Ming sat opposite Leng Yaozhu, one hand resting on the stone table, his fingertips unconsciously tapping lightly on the surface, his face full of contemplation.

After a long silence, he slowly raised his head, looked at Leng Yaozhu, and asked, "Yao Zhu, how much do you know about Devil Island?"

Leng Yaozhu shook her head and said frankly, "Your Shrek has done a good job of keeping secrets. My knowledge of Devil Island is limited to knowing that such a place exists; I know very little about the specifics of the island."

Upon hearing this, Yun Ming sighed, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then slowly said, "Although Devil Island has always been regarded as Shrek Academy's 'private territory,' the outside world has always believed that the academy has absolute control over this island."

"But to be honest, Shrek Academy doesn't really have complete control over Devil Island."

Leng Yaozhu paused slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

She put down her teacup, frowned, and said, "What do you mean by that? Didn't the Shrek Seven Devils always go to Devil Island for 'military training'?"

"Is there something on that island that your academy can't control? Is there any danger?"

Yun Ming organized his thoughts before speaking, "The Federation's Historical Spirit Pagoda should also have records about how Devil Island was born. You should know a little about that."

Upon hearing this, Leng Yaozhu quickly searched through the dusty documents she had seen in the Spirit Pagoda's archives.

Her brow furrowed slightly, a hint of uncertainty in her voice. "Those records do mention some... very vague statements."

"Could the creation of Devil Island really be related to God?"

Yun Ming did not evade the question and nodded solemnly, "That's right, divine Divine Power does remain on that island."

"That's why I say Shrek Academy didn't really control that place either."

"The academy's understanding of Devil Island is not comprehensive, and there are indeed unknown risks involved."

"More than a thousand years ago, a generation of the Shrek Seven Devils perished on Devil Island!"

Leng Yaozhu's heart skipped a beat upon hearing these words; she hadn't expected such a thing to exist.

Looking at Leng Yaozhu's expression, Yun Ming said, word by word, "Therefore, I cannot guarantee you their safety after entering Devil Island."

"Even if nothing happens for a long time, it doesn't mean nothing will ever happen."

That's why we need to ask clearly: are you sure you still want them to go to Devil Island?

Leng Yaozhu fell silent. Her hand, holding the teacup, remained suspended in mid-air for a long time, the surface of the tea reflecting her slightly furrowed brows.

She knew Yun Ming's character; he was not the kind of person who would exaggerate to shirk responsibility, much less deceive her about this matter.

She hesitated for a long time before finally speaking, her tone more somber than before. "This matter is too important; I cannot make this decision for them. I must first ask the children's opinions."

After all, it involves real safety issues, and she couldn't overstep her bounds and make decisions for these children directly.

Yun Ming nodded understandingly, but added, "It's best to be cautious. Go back and discuss it with them first. If you ultimately decide to go, I can make arrangements anytime."

More than a month has passed since Huo Yuhao traveled back in time with Leng Yaozhu last time, and he has not returned to ten thousand years ago.

In the blink of an eye, the holiday came to an end, and the bells of the new semester echoed over Shrek Academy.

The campus has become lively again, and everything has returned to its former state.

However, neither Huo Yuhao nor Gu Yue appeared in the Shrek Academy's classes for the new semester.

Leng Yaozhu had already shared the information she received from Yun Ming with everyone, explaining the dangers of Devil Island in detail.

However, the final answer was surprisingly unanimous; not a single person backed down.

During their last trip to the Tang Sect's Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, each of them gained tangible benefits.

The medicinal power of the Immortal Herb was gradually absorbed during the month-long holiday, and everyone's strength was greatly enhanced.

Having tasted the sweetness of rapid growth in perilous situations, they are even more unwilling to miss the next opportunity.

Since Devil Island has been a treasure trove for the Shrek Academy to train its students and hone their skills, they naturally wanted to explore it.

Opportunities never fall into anyone's lap out of thin air; they are earned through courage and hard work.

As for the dangers Yun Ming mentioned, Tang Wulin also did his homework on them.

He made a special trip to find Wu Changkong and carefully learned about the situation.

According to Wu Changkong, Devil Island is indeed dangerous. Many trainees who went to Devil Island in previous years were left with psychological trauma and could not recover for a long time after returning.

But for at least a century, no students from the academy who went to Devil Island have ever faced any Life God- threatening danger.

Since there's no danger to my Life God, there's even less to be afraid of.

If you want to improve your strength, how can you avoid taking even the slightest risk?

If you're always looking for stability, you might as well stay home and rest.

After receiving a positive answer, Leng Yaozhu quickly contacted Yun Ming, and the two sides soon finalized the departure time.

Nowadays, Huo Yuhao is no longer under anyone's control at the Shrek Academy.

These past few days, Gu Yue has naturally followed her husband's lead; since Huo Yuhao didn't go to the academy, she also stayed away.

Exactly one week after the academy started, Leng Yaozhu made advance arrangements for the Spirit Pagoda and quietly set off with Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue to the Soul Train Station.

Before leaving, Leng Yaozhu deliberately changed into a low-key dark casual outfit, toning down her usual powerful aura that made people afraid to look directly at her.

The three rested briefly in the station's VIP lounge. Not long after, the door to the lounge was pushed open, and several familiar figures filed in.

Na'er walked at the front, her long silver hair flowing with a soft, moonlit glow under the lights. As soon as she entered, she gave Huo Yuhao a slight smile.

Tang Wulin followed closely behind, his tall figure completely blocking out everyone behind him.

Following behind were Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan, one with his hands in his pockets and a lazy expression, and the other quietly following at the back, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Huo Yuhao put down his teacup and was about to raise his hand to greet them when his gaze passed over Tang Wulin's shoulder and he caught sight of another person walking in through the door.

The man was wearing a baseball cap pulled very low over his head, and large sunglasses that covered almost half of his face.

But Huo Yuhao's eyesight was so sharp that he could recognize the other person even if they were wrapped up like a dumpling.

Isn't that Yun Ming?!

Huo Yuhao knew that Shrek Academy would most likely send someone to lead the trip to Devil Island, but he never expected that it would be Yun Ming, the Sea God Pavilion, who would personally come.

He instinctively reached out to stand up and bow, but before he could even leave the sofa, Yun Ming's voice transmission had already reached his ear. "Don't make a sound, I don't want to be recognized."

Huo Yuhao paused for a moment, swallowing back the words that were about to come out, and pretended to be nonchalant as he sat down again.