This is the Technological Power the Bootleg Shrek Academy Doesn't Have!

When Wang Dong'er opened her eyes once again, the scene before her had undergone a heaven-turning, earth-shattering change.

It was no longer the metallic interior of the Virtual Pod, but a lush, verdant forest.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows, while the air was filled with the fragrance of soil and fresh grass.

"This is... way too realistic, right?"

Wang Dong'er's powder-blue eyes were filled with curiosity. She tried stomping her foot; the sensation beneath her was solid and resilient, making it impossible to feel that this was a virtual space.

The area seemed quite vast, and just as she intended to gauge the size of this space, the bushes not far away stirred.

Xiao Xiao and Xi Er emerged one after the other.

"Wang Dong'er!"

Xiao Xiao ran over with some excitement, clearly just as stunned by the lifelike environment.

The three quickly converged, and after a brief exchange of their impressions, Wang Dong'er immediately reined in her curiosity and lowered her voice.

"Everyone, stay alert and watch your surroundings. This place is densely forested, making it perfect for ambushes."

Xi Er nodded, her Scythe Martial Soul quietly manifesting. A black light flickered in and out of existence as she vigilantly scanned the perimeter.

The three decided to first find favorable terrain to formulate their upcoming strategy.

However, their luck seemed to be good—or perhaps, their opponents' luck was simply terrible.

Just as they finished discussing their formation, they ran head-on into a three-person team that was poking their heads around.

Those three students were clearly just as new to the space and hadn't figured out the situation yet. Upon seeing Wang Dong'er and her group, they froze for a moment before instinctively releasing their Martial Souls.

One white, one white, one yellow.

Three one-ring Spirit Masters.

Wang Dong'er almost laughed out loud.

"Isn't this a bit too weak?"

She turned to look at Xiao Xiao beside her.

"Xiao Xiao, don't let them run."

"Understood!"

Xiao Xiao giggled, bringing the Nine Phoenix Flute to her lips. A mournful flute melody rang out instantly, and a yellow spirit ring pulsed beneath her feet.

"First Spirit Skill, Phoenix Cry!"

She immediately applied a slowing effect to the three of them.

At the same time, the Radiant Goddess Butterfly wings behind Wang Dong'er snapped open, and a brilliant blue-gold radiance illuminated the forest clearing.

Two rings against one, and two against three—this was a total wipeout with no suspense whatsoever.

The battle began abruptly and ended even more sloppily.

In just a single exchange, the three one-ring Spirit Masters were swept by the sharp edges of Wang Dong'er's wings. Before they could even let out a scream, their bodies dissolved into countless specks of light.

"Hum—"

The light particles dissipated into the air, as if they had never existed at all.

Watching this scene, the three of them were stunned.

"That's... it?"

Xiao Xiao reached out, trying to grab the dissipating light particles, but caught nothing.

"This feeling... it's truly amazing."

Although they knew it was a virtual space, watching living people turn into light and vanish still carried a significant visual impact. For them, it was a novel experience; they had never witnessed such a method before.

"Is this the technology of Shrek?"

Wang Dong'er retracted her wings, unable to help but exclaim:

"This technology is simply too powerful."

Every tree, every blade of grass, and even the special effects after being defeated were crafted to perfection.

"Alright, enough marveling."

Wang Dong'er clapped her hands, her fighting spirit growing even more intense.

"Excluding the three of us, there are twenty-one people left."

She glanced at Xiao Xiao and Xi Er, a confident curve forming on her lips:

"Since this method of defeat is so clean and efficient, let's pick up the pace."

"We need to find a way to take everyone else out as well."

"That way, we'll sweep the board—one class monitor and two vice-monitors, all taken by us three!"

"Agreed!"

Xi Er concurred.

"Although I don't know the exact number of contribution points, a class monitor position that requires a free-for-all to determine must be worth quite a lot."

"Once we've cleared everyone else out, the three of us can have an internal spar to decide the final winner!"

The three exchanged glances and reached a consensus, then their figures flashed, vanishing into the dense jungle to begin their hunt.

Outside the Virtual Pods.

A massive light screen was broadcasting real-time footage from every corner of the virtual space.

Huo Yuhao stood beside Shen Yi, his eyes wide, watching every move Wang Dong'er and the others had just made with perfect clarity.

"This..."

He turned his head to look at the silver-white Virtual Pods lying quietly on the ground, his eyes filled with disbelief.

They were such tiny spaces, where it was difficult even to turn around.

How could such a vast space be created inside them?

Moreover, the scenery in the footage was clearly almost identical to the Star Dou Forest!

"This is the power of Soul Tool technology."

Shen Yi noticed Huo Yuhao's expression and said with a smile:

"Isn't it amazing?"

Huo Yuhao nodded vigorously and answered honestly:

"It truly is."

"I never imagined that Soul Tools could reach such a level."

Shen Yi continued to explain:

"These Virtual Pods aren't just for something as simple as selecting a class monitor."

"Their more important function is to simulate combat environments for the students."

Hearing this, Huo Yuhao deeply agreed.

If they could simulate various extreme environments in the virtual space...

"Can places like frozen, snowy lands be simulated as well?"

Huo Yuhao couldn't help but ask.

"Of course."

Shen Yi nodded.

"Whether it's a frigid ice field, a scorching volcano, or even the deep sea, they can all be perfectly replicated."

"If students can conduct practical drills in these places beforehand, they will surely be much more familiar with them when they actually encounter such environments, and their survival rates will be greatly increased."

"And," Shen Yi looked at Huo Yuhao with a smile, "don't you think there's something else special about this?"

Huo Yuhao pondered for a moment and tentatively said:

"Fighting here... means you can let go and not worry about using too much force and causing irreparable damage, right?"

The scene where those three students turned into specks of light and vanished had left a deep impression on him.

"Correct, that is indeed an advantage."

Shen Yi gave him an approving look.

"Here, death is not the end, merely elimination. Everyone can freely unleash those high-power soul skills they wouldn't dare use against classmates under normal circumstances."

"Besides that, there is another advantage."

Shen Yi paused and pointed to a dark shadow that occasionally flashed across the screen.

"That is the ability to simulate combat against soul beasts."

"Although it's not like the Spirit Ascension Platform, where killing soul beasts can increase the age of your soul rings."

"However, this place can simulate all kinds of rare and powerful soul beasts."

"Familiarizing oneself with their attack patterns and finding their weaknesses is also quite a beneficial accumulation for a soul master."

Huo Yuhao was shocked once again.

To be able to accumulate practical experience against various soul beasts without risking one's life?

This was simply a training paradise that every soul master dreamed of!

Is this the authentic Shrek Academy?

Bei Bei and the others' Shrek Academy didn't have something like this, did it?

Over on Lin Feng's side, he heard a pleasant sound again.

[Ding~]

[Detection: Xiao Xiao's recognition of Shrek Academy as a Monster Academy has increased.]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the reward: Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron (comes with nine 100,000-year soul rings).]

[Detection: Wang Dong'er's recognition of Shrek Academy as a Monster Academy has increased!]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the reward: The age of all your own soul rings has increased by 200,000 years!]

[Detection: Huo Yuhao's recognition of Shrek Academy as a Monster Academy has increased!]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the reward: All experience and knowledge of a Level 10 Soul Engineer!]