"Battle over."
"This is the in-class quiz."
"Bai Yuan, Gu Yue Yuesheng!"
Shen Yi stood by the podium, looking at the students lying haphazardly, and after a long pause, he finally managed to utter those few words with difficulty.
The sound wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the deathly silence.
She took a deep breath and mentally prepared herself.
Geniuses always have the temperament of geniuses.
Bai Yuan's refusal to listen to Shrek's history in class is probably not because he looks down on Shrek, but because he has his own plans.
Yes, that must be it.
Shen Yi clenched his fists, suppressing the surging, complex emotions within him.
The remaining Shrek Academy students got up from the ground and helped their companion, who was still coughing up blood, to his feet.
No one spoke, and no one even dared to glance in Bai Yuan's direction.
You can't learn something just by being taught; you can learn it after just one lesson.
Only by experiencing Bai Yuan's battles firsthand can you know just how monstrous that guy is.
With a single sword strike, he sent nine people flying; with a single spear thrust, he shattered Mo Jue's Cursed Spear.
He didn't even move his body.
This isn't just a gap, it's a precipice.
But humans are creatures that always need to find a way to save face.
It's not that I'm too weak, it's that my opponent is too strong.
Thinking of this, the humiliation that had been weighing on my chest suddenly lessened a bit.
Someone secretly raised their head and glanced in Bai Yuan's direction.
The boy was standing by the window, his profile bathed in a soft golden light from the sunlight.
Upon seeing this, the scales in my heart tipped even more.
It is truly an honor for us to have the opportunity to compete against such a genius.
The voice was very soft, so soft it sounded like talking to oneself.
But those words were like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating ripples across the crowd.
Some nodded, some seemed thoughtful, and some even curled their lips into a slight smile.
The look in his eyes as he looked at Bai Yuan changed from fear to awe, and from awe to worship.
Bai Yuan leaned against the window, watching the changing expressions in the eyes of the Shrek Academy students.
From envy to fear to worship, it took only a few minutes to complete a three-stage leap.
The corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
He manipulated himself, and then everyone's way of looking at him changed.
What the hell is this?
He glanced at Gu Yuena, Gu Yuena was also looking at him, her purple eyes holding a hint of anticipation.
Bai Yuan withdrew his gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips.
As expected of you, Shrek!
He was impressed by this ability to brainwash himself.
Outside the window, the sunlight was perfect for Shrek.
The students who had just been beaten to a pulp in the classroom began to huddle together in twos and threes, whispering secrets.
Occasionally, someone would glance in Bai Yuan's direction, their eyes no longer filled with fear, but with a kind of fanaticism that made him feel uneasy.
Bai Yuan walked out of the Teaching Building, and sunlight streamed down from above.
Gu Yuena walked beside him, her long silver hair swaying gently in the breeze.
"Junior sister, what are you planning to do this afternoon?"
Gu Yuena remained silent for a moment.
"I plan to go home; there are many things waiting for me to take care of there."
Bai Yuan nodded, but several thoughts were racing through his mind.
Go home?
Which home to go back to?
It seems the Soul Beast of the Star Dou Forest are about to make a move. But...
He thought to himself, even if those Soul Beasts were stupid, they wouldn't cause trouble at the Shrek Academy, would they?
Shrek Academy is overseen by Yun Ming and protected by elders like Ya Li.
The power of the Golden Ancient Tree is even more unfathomable.
If those Soul Beast dare to run wild here, they'll likely never return.
But sometimes this girl's "sudden inspiration" really can't be judged by common sense.
Hopefully, she won't make a foolish mistake this time.
Gu Yuena noticed Bai Yuan looking at her, his gaze filled with scrutiny, worry, and something else she couldn't quite put her finger on.
Why is he looking at me like that?
What's that stinky human thinking now?
Gu Yuena muttered to herself, carefully studying Bai Yuan's eyes.
Those eyes were calm as still water, yet she could sense something was off about them.
He didn't believe her.
He was worried that she might cause some trouble.
Gu Yuena's cheeks slowly puffed up, and anger surged in her purple eyes.
"Your gaze is an insult to my unparalleled wisdom."
"But I have no evidence that I flew into a rage."
Bai Yuan paused for a moment, then burst out laughing.
He knew this girl sometimes had some strange thought processes, but he never expected her to say something like that.
I understood your gaze; you were insulting me, but I couldn't find any evidence of it, so I didn't get angry.
What kind of logic is this? It's so cute.
He finished laughing, stopped, turned around to look at Gu Yuena, and said seriously,
"Junior sister, you should think things through carefully before you do anything."
Gu Yuena was completely bewildered, her purple eyes filled with confusion.
What is he saying? What does it mean to consider things before doing something?
What exactly is he worried about?
Bai Yuan smiled at her confused look but offered no explanation.
She turned and walked briskly towards the dormitory.
Gu Yuena stood there, watching his back, her brows furrowed.
What did he mean by that?
Gu Yuena thought for a moment.
Huh!
So complicated!!
I don't understand.
She withdrew her gaze and walked in the opposite direction.
She's going "home"; there are so many things waiting for her to take care of.
Back at my lodgings.
Let me take a bath first.
Bai Yuan sat cross-legged on the bed, his palms outstretched, Core Flame burning quietly between his fingers.
The golden and black flames intertwined and danced, casting flickering light in his eyes.
The effects of meditation and cultivation these past few days have been much faster than at the Spirit Pagoda; my Soul Power has increased significantly.
The bottleneck at level 40 has loosened, and a breakthrough is just one step away.
Shrek's life energy is too abundant.
That aura seeped from the branches and leaves of the Golden Ancient Tree, permeating every corner of the academy.
Every pore is greedily absorbing.
No wonder so many disciples from powerful factions are scrambling to get into Shrek.
Besides the family quest to befriend monsters of similar age, there's also the idea of using the Golden Tree to accelerate cultivation.
The Spirit Pagoda doesn't have anything like that.
No matter how tall or magnificent the tower at the Ming Capital headquarters is, it's still just an inanimate object.
Unlike the Golden Tree, which is alive and is the Life Core of this continent.
Bai Yuan pondered in his heart that each of the Shrek Inner Court disciples had one opportunity to enter the Golden Tree's underground to comprehend the Dao.
Since we're already here, how can we not take advantage of some deals?
He needs to find an opportunity to bring up this request with Ya Li; otherwise, he won't let the opportunity slip by.
That's not upholding principles, that's being an idiot.
You've already been transported to another world, why are you still talking about morality?
Bai Yuan closed his eyes, suppressing those distracting thoughts. His immediate priority was to improve his strength.
As for the rest, we'll talk about that once he's established himself at Shrek.
The boy sat cross-legged on the bed, his breathing long and steady, completely unaware of the passage of time.
Two figures stood side by side in the shadows of distant trees.
Ya Li turned her head to look at the man beside her; Yun Ming had been standing there for quite a while.
My gaze pierced through the layers of branches and leaves, landing on the window of the dormitory in the distance.
Ya Li spoke softly, her tone carrying a mixture of helplessness and curiosity.
"Brother Ming, you've been watching for so long, aren't you leaving?"
Yun Ming didn't turn around; his voice was very soft, as if afraid of disturbing something.
"Let's watch for a while longer."
Ya Li followed his gaze and saw the profile of a boy reflected in the dormitory window.
Her brow furrowed slightly.
"Can you tell me what exactly you see in him?"
"Isn't Shrek any other school that catches your eye?"