"The student Zhou Yi expelled has nothing left. He's completely fallen into darkness."
"The only reason he's still alive is revenge. He wants to dismember Zhou Yi, the woman who ruined his life, and make sure she never finds peace, even in death."
"Fueled by the fire of revenge burning within him, he gained power at the cost of burning away his own life."
"As his Soul Power increased, you also encountered an Evil Soul Master known as the Death Envoy."
"While dealing with him, you discovered the true use of your Martial Soul. Your ability to control the dead evolved further."
"After countless deaths during your brutal training, and at the cost of your future vitality, you reached level seventy-eight and became a Soul Saint. Now you're ready to take revenge on Zhou Yi."
"You prepared a grand gift for her."
At that moment, the voice coming from the Heavenly Curtain was utterly different from before. This time, the Heavenly Curtain seemed to have gained a consciousness of its own.
The next second, a blinding white light burst from the Heavenly Curtain.
Along with the light came a roar filled with boundless fury.
"I, Li Qiang, have come to take my revenge!"
As his voice faded, everyone from Shrek fell into a deep silence.
Even Mu En, who had still wanted to say something, stopped short, his eyes filled with confusion.
He was puzzled. Wasn't Li Qiang supposed to be expelled by Zhou Yi in the future?
Why had Li Qiang already become an Evil Soul Master, and why was a level seventy-eight Soul Saint coming after Zhou Yi for revenge?
It was simply unbelievable.
"Mu Lao, what... what's going on? Isn't the Heavenly Curtain showing things that will happen in the future?"
Mu En remained silent, his eyes fixed intently on the Heavenly Curtain.
Suddenly, a glint flashed in Mu En's cloudy eyes.
"Shao Zhe, go check the list of new students Zhou Yi is going to teach this year. Right now!"
"Yes!"
At Mu En's order, Yan Shaozhe didn't hesitate for a moment. He grabbed Director Du Weilun and went to look for this year's list of Shrek's new students.
After Yan Shaozhe hurried off with Du Weilun, Mu En turned his gaze back to Zhou Yi.
"For now, it doesn't matter whether this Evil Soul Master is real or fake, or how he plans to take revenge on you."
"But your past actions have brought disgrace upon Shrek Academy. Countless students have been ruined by you."
"First, as Sea God Pavilion Master, I hereby order that you, Zhou Yi, be stripped of your status as a teacher at Shrek. You are never to set foot in Shrek City again."
Mu En's first order was to strip Zhou Yi of her position as a teacher at Shrek.
Didn't Zhou Yi always enjoy expelling her students?
Today, he'd let her taste what it was like to be expelled.
"If I find out you've set foot in Shrek even once, I'll cripple your Martial Soul!"
Zhou Yi often threatened her students by saying she'd cripple their Martial Souls. Today, he'd let her experience what those students had felt.
"Furthermore, after this order is issued, no one is allowed to bring you back, no matter who they are."
"Even after I die, I will never allow someone as selfish and devious as you, with no virtue as a teacher, to set foot in Shrek."
"Xuan Zi, do you understand?"
At that moment, Xuan Zi jumped when he heard Mu En call his name. The chicken leg in his hand nearly slipped to the ground.
In all the time he'd known Mu En, Xuan Zi had never seen him this angry.
Xuan Zi stuffed the chicken leg into his clothes and solemnly promised, "Yes, Mu Lao. I understand."
"Good. When Shao Zhe comes back, tell him about this decision as well. In short, I will never allow such a disgrace to enter Shrek Academy."
Finally, Mu En turned to Qian Duoduo, who had his head bowed like an ostrich. Suppressing his anger, he asked, "Dean Qian, Teacher Fan, do either of you have any objections to the decision I've made, as an old man who's nearly dead?"
Faced with Mu En's sarcasm, Qian Duoduo forced a bitter smile.
"Mu... Mu Lao, please... please don't say that. I... I really don't deserve it."
Fan Yu, standing beside him, didn't even dare to breathe too loudly.
"Now, now, Dean Qian. You've managed to teach such an outstanding student. Shrek Academy will have to rely on you to shoulder its burdens from now on."
"Once I'm dead, perhaps you and your student will immediately bring your apprentice's wife back. Maybe you'll even accuse me, Mu En, of making a fuss over nothing and being blind to the truth."
"How could I not ask your opinion?"
At Mu En's words, Qian Duoduo wished he could find a crack in the floor to crawl into. This was humiliating—absolutely humiliating!
He had been at Shrek Academy for many years, but this was the first time he'd seen the usually mild-mannered Mu En become so sarcastic.
Zhou Yi, you really are despicable!
Qian Duoduo was mortified and furious. Zhou Yi had truly dragged him into a mess.
With a thud, Qian Duoduo actually knelt before Mu En.
His voice trembled, and tears welled in his eyes.
"Mu Lao, this is my responsibility. Fan Yu works under me, and Zhou Yi used Fan Yu's name to run wild. I failed to keep her in check."
"You're Lin'er's teacher, and you're as good as my teacher, too. Punish me however you want. You can even strip me of my position as vice dean in charge of Soul Tools. I'm willing to accept the consequences."
Looking at Qian Duoduo's red, swollen eyes, Mu En sighed.
"Get up. I won't punish you for now, but I'll investigate everything in detail. If I find out that you and Fan Yu knew what Zhou Yi was doing and stood by without acting, I won't let you off."
Hearing this, Qian Duoduo was overjoyed. He quickly pulled Fan Yu along and thanked Mu En.
"Thank you, Mu Lao. Thank you for giving Fan Yu and me a chance."
"Enough. You shouldn't be apologizing to me. You should apologize to the children Zhou Yi ruined."
"Whatever the case, Zhou Yi is a teacher at Shrek. That means every one of us in Shrek's leadership has failed in our duty. We must compensate those children."
"Yes, yes."
Qian Duoduo hurriedly agreed.
"Mu Lao, you have my word, backed by the academy's name and my personal honor, and I make the same promise to everyone here!"
"I'll thoroughly investigate everything Zhou Yi has done and see that those students get justice!"
"At the same time, I'll do everything I can to find the families who were treated unfairly and compensate them!"
Seeing how sincere Qian Duoduo was, the expression on Mu En's face softened.
He nodded in satisfaction.
Just then, Yan Shaozhe and Du Weilun returned with the new student list.
"Mu... Mu Lao, here's the new student list you asked for, but... but..."
Yan Shaozhe and Du Weilun looked extremely uneasy, and they struggled to get the words out.
"Shao Zhe, what is it? What are you waiting for?" Xuan Zi asked anxiously.
After steadying himself, Yan Shaozhe spoke slowly, his voice trembling.
"Th-this new student list doesn't have anyone named Li Qiang."
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