Long Yeyue's Decision! The Subsequent Arrangements!
"This matter has had a huge impact!"
An elderly gentleman slammed his hand on the table, the veins on his forehead throbbing.
"But Bai Yuan stole the show! From beginning to end, our people didn't even have a chance to fight back."
The seven trainees sent this time... are utterly useless.
Someone frowned but didn't reply.
Those seven students were geniuses he had personally selected, and this scolding included him.
The other night, Lao cleared his throat and steered the conversation in another direction.
"Moreover, someone is pushing this behind the scenes. The speed at which it's spreading is too fast; it's abnormal. We need to be on guard."
All eyes turned to Long Yeyue, who was seated at the head of the table.
Long Yeyue leaned back in her chair, her aged fingers tapping lightly twice on the armrest. The sound was soft, but it silenced the entire council hall.
"Yes, I know."
This time, it's probably because someone saw that the two children were Leng Yaozhu's disciples that they promoted it so much.
It was portrayed as a conflict between the Spirit Pagoda and Shrek Academy...
Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that the Spirit Pagoda played a role in this.
A low murmur arose in the council chamber.
Another old man sitting opposite Zhuo Shi snorted coldly, his voice filled with barely suppressed anger.
"Hmph, I think it's because we Shrek haven't shown our strength in too long that some people have forgotten how powerful we are!"
Long Yeyue didn't reply, but instead looked out the window.
Her voice was soft, yet it reached the ears of everyone present with clarity.
"No rush. There will be plenty of opportunities once they return to the Spirit Pagoda."
Long Yeyue leaned back in her chair and tapped her fingers lightly on the armrest twice.
The voice wasn't loud, but it silenced the entire council chamber.
"These next few days, have someone go to the Federation government and suppress public opinion."
She paused, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes, "Otherwise, don't force me, I'll go there myself and slap their minister twice."
A suppressed gasp filled the council chamber.
The elderly men looked at each other, beads of sweat forming on their foreheads.
They knew "Sister Yue's" temperament all too well.
Although Sister Yue truly Shrek, her temper is undeniably volatile.
Back then, she felt that the Spirit Pagoda was being too arrogant, so she went directly to their door and slapped Qiangu Dieting, almost triggering a major war between the two top powers.
They dared to storm the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, so what are a Federation minister compared to them?
But if she actually went and attacked the Federation minister, wouldn't that be like her riding on the back of the Federation and saying, "You have no right to interfere with us"?
"Cough cough..."
Zhuo Shi cleared his throat and spoke cautiously.
"Sister Yue, calm down, calm down."
"Leave this to me."
"I'll personally go to the Federation and guarantee to quell the public outcry. You can rest assured."
Long Yeyue glanced at him, remained silent for a moment, and her tone remained cold and hard.
"OK."
Zhuo Shi breathed a sigh of relief.
The others also secretly wiped away their sweat.
This incident, thankfully, hasn't escalated to the point of being out of control.
An elderly man breathed a sigh of relief, his voice still carrying a hint of lingering fear.
"On another note,"
Another elder suddenly changed the subject.
Have you seen the child?
There was a moment of silence in the council chamber.
The image of that black figure flashed through everyone's minds.
The Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring slowly rotated in the sunlight, its dark golden claws tearing through the air, slashing down the Shrek Seven Devils who were attacking it.
"Hmm, that's a bit too impressive."
An elderly man nodded, his tone carrying a complex mix of emotions.
"Who's better, him or our top genius from the Outer Court?"
"That's the feeling."
"It seems he hasn't used his full strength yet."
Another elder took over the conversation, his brows furrowed deeply.
"Moreover, he still has room to grow."
"That person... is about to turn nineteen and will be removed from the Youth Genius Ranking."
A low sigh echoed in the council chamber.
"Alas, it's such a pity that such a talented young man isn't from Shrek!"
The words of an elder silenced everyone for a moment.
Some people remembered that the genius from the Outer Court was approaching retirement age.
Some people thought of the prodigies in the inner academy who were about to graduate, while others thought of Shrek Academy's lack of talent reserves.
What upset them even more was...
That boy named Bai Yuan is even younger than Shrek's number one genius.
Yet they have already demonstrated combat power that far surpasses their peers.
"Even the former Pavilion Master might not have possessed such heroic bearing, would he?"
Before he could finish speaking, someone else chimed in, their tone tinged with displeasure.
"What are you saying? How can he compare to the Pavilion Master?"
"Ahem, let's make an analogy."
The speaker realized his mistake and quickly tried to correct it, but couldn't help adding another sentence.
"However, it is indeed rare."
"Alas, we are getting old."
Zhuo Shi leaned back in his chair, his tone tinged with a touch of melancholy.
"A prodigy can emerge from among the young."
The atmosphere in the council chamber gradually shifted from solemn to casual.
Some shook their heads and sighed, some whispered among themselves, and some closed their eyes in deep thought.
What should we do with those seven people?
An elder suddenly spoke up, steer the conversation back on track.
"The final exam will be twice as difficult, so let's cut half of the bonus," one of the older students casually remarked.
Long Yeyue shook her head, her tone leaving no room for argument.
"Throw them all into work-study programs. With such good resources, they're not making any progress. Go back and suffer."
No one objected.
Seven people against three, and they lost. It wasn't just their own face that was lost, but the face that Shrek had upheld for millennia.
"OK."
The voices in the council chamber gradually subsided.
Long Yeyue stood up, her aged gaze sweeping over every face present.
"Meeting adjourned. Remember, everyone must uphold the common honor of Shrek."
"Yes, Sister Yue." (The crowd...)
The people responded in unison, stood up one after another, and the sound of their footsteps gradually faded away on the wooden floor.
Long Yeyue was the only one left in the conference room.
She walked to the window and gazed at the golden light cast by the ancient Golden Ancient Tree.
That child,
Such a genius, if he can't be used by Shrek, then he should be eliminated!!
A cold glint flashed deep within her eyes.
She was doing it for Shrek's own good. Their millennia-long glory couldn't be squandered in this generation.
The elders said she had a bad temper, that she was impulsive and easily angered, and that she shouldn't have gone to the Spirit Pagoda to slap the Qiangu Dieting hand.
But they didn't know that the slap was a decision she had made after careful consideration.
Long Yeyue withdrew her gaze and turned to walk towards the door.
The light from the Golden Ancient Tree behind her shone through the window, casting a very long shadow on her.
Shrek's eternal glory will not end in her hands; whoever stands in her way, she will eliminate.
The Spirit Pagoda.
As soon Leng Yaozhu returned to her room, her Soul Guidance Communicator lit up.
She glanced at the caller ID, her amber eyes narrowed slightly, and her finger paused on the answer button for a moment before pressing it.
"Oh? What a rare guest! I'm so happy to receive your call."
Leng Yaozhu leaned back in her chair, her voice carrying a hint of nonchalant laziness.
But something indescribable flickered in his eyes.
"Speak, what is it?"
On the other end of the communicator, Ya Li's voice was still the same as Leng Yaozhu Remembrance —gentle yet measured.
"Heavenly Phoenix Majesty, it's been a long time."
"You too, Ya Li, no need to be so polite!"