Almost by evening, Xu Yue received Guang Biao's apology gift, and the matter could finally be considered settled.
However, the repercussions continued to ferment.
Meanwhile.
Xu Yue's name completely spread throughout Eastsea Academy during this disturbance and even reached the ears of Principal Yu Zhen.
Principal's office.
Long Hengxu recounted everything that had happened today, looking at Yu Zhen with an excited expression.
"Principal, that was roughly how it happened."
"Good! Very good!" Yu Zhen burst into laughter. "I never expected Eastsea Academy to produce such a prodigy."
"Yes, Principal!" Long Hengxu was equally delighted. "With Student Xu Yue, Eastsea Academy will certainly sweep away the decline of previous years in this Skysea Alliance Grand Competition."
Speaking of the Skysea Alliance Grand Competition.
It could be said that it had always been a sore point for Eastsea City.
Although it was a major city second only to Skysea City within the Skysea Alliance, it had consistently ranked near the bottom in previous competitions.
This.
Had left Eastsea Academy, Eastsea City's highest institution of learning, in a rather awkward position.
"Haha..." Yu Zhen said with a smile. "Of course."
"But this year's Skysea Alliance Grand Competition is different from previous years. Eastsea Academy may even rise to a whole new level."
"Hm?" Long Hengxu froze. "Principal, are there any changes to this year's Alliance Grand Competition?"
"You'll find out soon enough." Yu Zhen kept him in suspense. "Oh, right. As for Zero Class, formally launch it after the Class Promotion Tournament ends. Wu Zhangkong will be in charge."
"Yes, Principal! I'll send out the notice shortly."
Yu Zhen nodded, then suddenly asked, "How many levels do you think Student Xu Yue can break through before the Skysea Alliance Grand Competition? Can he advance to Soul Ancestor?"
"Soul Ancestor?" Long Hengxu shook his head. "Not likely. Judging by his condition today, he should be at the peak of level thirty-five."
"Even if we provide him with every available resource, at most, Student Xu Yue will reach level thirty-seven before the Skysea Alliance Grand Competition."
As he said this, Long Hengxu was rather puzzled. "Principal, even if he doesn't reach Soul Ancestor, with Student Xu Yue's strength, he would sweep through the Youth Group."
"It's nothing. I was just asking."
Yu Zhen smiled without explaining further.
After Long Hengxu left, he took out his communicator and dialed a number. His tone turned sorrowful in an instant.
"Old leader..."
"What?!" An angry voice came from the other end. "I know about this. The Federation's military actually dared to do something like this? This is simply outrageous."
Hearing this, a smile appeared on Yu Zhen's face.
Did anyone really think they could come to Eastsea Academy and throw their weight around without provoking the old man's temper?
"Oh, right, old leader, there is one more matter."
"Regarding this year's Skysea Alliance Grand Competition and the Shrek Exhibition Match, I have a suggestion. Do you think this would work..."
Over the next few days.
Freshman Class 5 continued its unstoppable run, defeating Freshman Class 3 and Freshman Class 2 in succession.
This was perfectly normal. The students with potential had all been selected into Class One, while the remaining four classes were not greatly different overall.
And Freshman Class 5 this year had Gu Yue, an outrageously overpowered monster, along with Tang Wulin. Winning the matches was only natural.
It would have been strange if they lost.
Although several homeroom teachers were deeply dissatisfied, believing that Freshman Class 5's victories relied entirely on Gu Yue, a Great Soul Master student with a thousand-year Soul Ring.
No matter what, the results had already been decided and would not be changed. Next came the match between Class One and Class Five.
Because of Xu Yue, and also Gu Yue.
It was no longer only First Grade watching this match. Students from other grades were paying attention as well, and everyone eagerly awaited the result.
However.
An announcement shattered everyone's expectations.
"All teachers and students, please take notice!"
"An emergency notice will now be broadcast!"
"According to a notice from the Meteorological Department, a powerful typhoon will strike tonight, and its effects are expected to last for one week."
"During this typhoon, classes will be suspended. All students are requested to await further notice and not leave the academy lightly."
"In addition, all Class Promotion Tournament matches scheduled for today will be postponed according to the duration of this typhoon. Further arrangements will be made based on the specific circumstances!"
The announcement did not cause much of a stir among the students or teachers.
As a coastal city, Eastsea City was hit by typhoons every year. Everyone had long since grown accustomed to them.
Inside Mang Tian Workshop.
Tang Wulin stared blankly at the Thousand Refinement metal he had just finished hammering.
His parents' departure had dealt him a tremendous blow. Combined with the effects of the Golden Dragon King Seal, he had no idea what to do now.
"Old Tang, what should I do?"
Tang San looked at Tang Wulin in this state, irritation rising in his heart. It seemed Tang Ziran and Lang Yue had truly left an indelible mark on him.
"Sigh! If you want to get your parents back, you have to become stronger." Tang San sighed. "With your strength alone, it will be impossible to gather one million Federal Coin in a short time."
"..." Tang Wulin fell silent.
"Do you remember what I told you?" Tang San asked. "Go find your teacher, Wu Zhangkong. He can help you."
"But... the Tang Sect..." Tang Wulin hesitated. "Dad and Mom were taken away by a mysterious organization. Is the Tang Sect really as good as the legends say?"
"Do you think I would harm you?" Tang San asked with a laugh.
"...I-I don't think so..." Tang Wulin hurriedly shook his head. "But how am I supposed to make Teacher Wu believe me?"
"And didn't you tell me not to reveal the secret inside my body to anyone else?"
"Don't worry. Just do as I say."
Tang San was utterly confident. With his help behind the scenes, joining the Tang Sect would be effortless.
Hearing Tang San speak with such certainty.
Tang Wulin's gaze gradually became firm. He took a deep breath and said, "All right, I'll listen to you!"
Since there was only one choice before him, why should he hesitate any longer?
Wu Zhangkong's dormitory.
"The progenitor of strength, the Golden Dragon." Wu Zhangkong stared at Tang Wulin, who sat uneasily in a chair. "No wonder your strength and forging skills improved so rapidly."
"Now, everything makes sense."
"Since you have decided to join the Tang Sect, I will not stand by and ignore your situation." Wu Zhangkong said solemnly.
"Do you have any details about your parents being taken away? Do you know which organization did it?"
"I don't..." Tang Wulin shook his head, his expression dim.
Seeing Tang Wulin like this, Wu Zhangkong shook his head. "In that case, wait for me a moment. I'll find the Spirit Fruit you need very soon."
"Thank you, Teacher Wu!" Tang Wulin said gratefully.
"Don't thank me!" Wu Zhangkong said indifferently. "If you truly want to thank me, then bring me victory in the Class Promotion Tournament."
Just as Wu Zhangkong left the teachers' dormitory.
Amid the steadily strengthening gale, another person also left Eastsea Academy and headed toward the coast.
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