Don't even think about using our Shrek Academy's name to swindle and deceive

By a small river in the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Forest.

"Little Yuhao, join our Tang Sect."

A young girl with long purple hair tied in a single ponytail leaned forward, the girl's unique, fresh scent wafting toward him. Her large eyes were filled with sincerity and urgency.

"Although the Tang Sect is currently in decline, we possess a quota for admission to Shrek Academy without the need for an entrance exam. As long as you join the Tang Sect, I can make the decision to let you enter this number one Soul Master Academy on the entire continent for further study!"

This person was none other than the current Sect Master of the Tang Sect, Tang Ya.

Standing beside her was Bei Bei, who was about the same age and appeared handsome and scholarly.

Huo Yuhao's heart began to beat violently.

Shrek Academy—that was the holy land in the hearts of all soul masters, the legendary cradle of monsters. If he could enter Shrek Academy to study... he would be able to become strong and then avenge his mother, right?

"I..."

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, just about to open his mouth to agree.

At that very moment, a cold, clear voice rang out without warning from the shadows of the woods to their side and rear.

"If you are students of Shrek Academy... then what are we?"

The voice was not loud, yet all three of them could hear it clearly.

The three of them looked toward the direction of the sound.

They saw two youths, a boy and a girl about the same age as Huo Yuhao, walking slowly out from behind a nearby bush.

The girl who had spoken walked in front, wearing a pale yellow training suit. Her features were exquisite, she had a pair of beautiful, deep blue eyes, and a head of brilliant golden hair hung loosely behind her.

Following behind the girl was a round, chubby little boy. He looked honest and adorable, his skin as fair and tender as a freshly steamed bun. A harmless smile hung on his face, and he held half an unfinished bun in his hand.

These two people were none other than Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi from another spacetime node.

Bei Bei and Tang Ya exchanged a glance, both seeing the confusion in each other's eyes. These two children looked extraordinary; especially the golden-haired girl in the lead—although she was young, the arrogance she carried was etched into her very bones. This kind of pride was not something an ordinary person could possess.

"Little sister, what did you mean by your words just now?"

Bei Bei cupped his hands politely. Although the other party's tone was unfriendly, his upbringing was excellent, and he did not grow angry.

Ye Xinglan stopped in her tracks, coldly sweeping her gaze over Bei Bei and Tang Ya before finally landing on Huo Yuhao, a faint trace of mockery curling the corner of her mouth.

"I meant exactly what I said. You claim to be from Shrek Academy and even have an exemption quota? I have been at Shrek Academy for so long, yet I have never seen you, nor have I ever heard of any such exemption quota."

Hearing this, Huo Yuhao subconsciously took half a step back. He had thought he had met good people, but could it be that these brother and sister who looked like good people were actually deceiving him? His mother was right; the outside world was extremely dangerous.

Bei Bei keenly sensed the change in Huo Yuhao's emotions and couldn't help but groan inwardly.

He looked at Ye Xinglan, his brows slightly furrowed, his heart filled with bewilderment.

How could this be?

Who was he, Bei Bei?

He was the great-grandson of Mu En, the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion at Shrek Academy, and one of the Twin Stars of the Outer Court. The title "Thunderbolt Bei Bei" might not be known to everyone in the Outer Court, but he was definitely a prominent figure.

However... looking at their appearance, they should be at the age to have just reached the threshold for enrollment at Shrek Academy.

Could they be freshmen of Shrek Academy who were just preparing to report for duty?

A smile remained on Bei Bei's face as he attempted to resolve the awkward situation, and he reintroduced himself.

"My name is Bei Bei, a fourth-year student of the Outer Court. This is my friend, Tang Ya. We are indeed students of Shrek Academy; there is no doubt about that. You likely haven't enrolled yet, so it is normal that you don't recognize us."

Bei Bei stated his name and status directly; there shouldn't be any issues now. Once they went to the academy to report, they would naturally find out.

After hearing these words, Ye Xinglan did not immediately refute him but remained silent for a moment.

Bei Bei thought the misunderstanding was about to be cleared up and was just about to breathe a sigh of relief and explain the matter regarding the Tang Sect quota.

Who would have thought that no ripples would stir in Ye Xinglan's cold, clear eyes as she spoke indifferently.

"I grew up in Shrek Academy since I was a child and have never heard of you. Don't even think about using the name of our Shrek Academy to swindle people."

"What did you say?!"

Tang Ya, standing to the side, bristled. To think they were being accused of swindling?

"I haven't even seen the two of you before!"

Seeing this, Bei Bei helplessly tugged at Tang Ya's sleeve. This trip out was primarily to help Tang Ya obtain her third soul ring, and since it was supposed to be resolved quickly, he hadn't brought any proof of identity.

Huo Yuhao was completely bewildered at this moment.

He stood in the middle, looking left at the indignant Tang Ya and the helpless-looking Bei Bei, then right at the cold and arrogant Ye Xinglan and the simple-smiling Xu Lizhi.

Neither side looked like they were lying.

"Do people outside... really know how to make lies sound so much like the truth?"

"Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, please help me see, who exactly is lying?"

Huo Yuhao called out anxiously in his spiritual sea to his only source of reliance.

Inside the spiritual sea, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, who had been napping, lazily rolled over. His vast spiritual power instantly surged outward, enveloping everyone present.

A moment later, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's voice, filled with a hint of shock and confusion, echoed in Huo Yuhao's mind.

"Strange... truly, this is too strange, Yuhao."

"According to Brother's million-year spiritual detection, judging by their spiritual fluctuations, heart rates, and soul auras... none of them are lying."

"What?!"

Huo Yuhao's pupils contracted violently, his mind thrown into complete disarray. Even Tian Meng, with his million years of cultivation, couldn't tell the difference?

Just as Huo Yuhao was at a loss for what to do, the atmosphere in the arena had already become tense and ready to snap.

Ye Xinglan seemed to have lost her patience; what she detested most were people who "swindled and bluffed" and refused to repent.

In her understanding, the glory of Shrek Academy could not be profaned.

"Since you cannot explain yourselves clearly, then we shall resolve this the Shrek way."

Ye Xinglan stepped forward, and as her foot landed, the aura around her changed abruptly.

"Hum—"

A clear, resonant sword hum rang out suddenly, and immediately after, specks of starlight coalesced at her side.

"Since you claim to be Shrek students, then let me see exactly how much weight you carry!"

As her voice fell, a longsword radiating brilliant starlight appeared out of thin air in her hand.

Two yellow soul rings rose slowly from beneath Ye Xinglan's feet.

The young girl flicked her wrist, the Star God Sword pointing directly at Bei Bei and Tang Ya.

Bei Bei and Tang Ya's pupils contracted instantly—such powerful sword intent!

This was not merely the strength of a martial soul, but the fact that the girl herself had reached an astonishing height in her comprehension of the sword; she was one with the blade!

To be able to reach this level at such an age, she was absolutely a genius among geniuses!

Since when did Shrek Academy have such a genius?