Substitute Shrek Seven Devils

When Ya Li arrived where Yun Qianyue was, Yun Qianyue had just finished beating Qiangu Zhangting. Who knew whether the guy had some kind of peculiar fetish—he just wouldn't take a hint and leave, even after getting beaten!

"Qian Yue!" Ya Li called.

"Teacher's wife!"

Yun Qianyue looked over at Ya Li and hurried toward her. Qiangu Zhangting also straightened up and cupped his hands in greeting. "Greetings, Her Holiness Holy Spirit!"

Ya Li's gaze settled on Qiangu Zhangting. After looking him up and down, she said, "Tower Master Qiangu sent word. It seems he has something urgent to discuss with you. You should hurry back to the Spirit Pagoda."

"Hm? My grandfather has something urgent? But..."

Qiangu Zhangting froze. He had been about to say that if Qiangu Dongfeng had something urgent to discuss with him, he could have simply called him through the soul communicator. But when he saw Ya Li's expression, he swallowed the rest of his words.

As the grandson of the Spirit Pagoda's master, Qiangu Zhangting naturally understood what this meant.

"If that's the case, I'll take my leave, then! Her Holiness Holy Spirit." Qiangu Zhangting cupped his hands to Ya Li before departing.

Only after he had left did Ya Li take Yun Qianyue's hand and say, "Come on, follow me!"

Yun Qianyue looked at Ya Li in puzzlement, suspicion rising in her heart. What kind of day was this? Zhuo Shi had gone to find Yun Qianzhao, and Ya Li had come to find Yun Qianyue?

"Teacher's wife, where are we going?"

"To the Sea God Pavilion. Your teacher and Elder Long are waiting there." Ya Li spoke gently to Yun Qianyue, then joked, "Don't worry, it's definitely good news!"

It wasn't until they reached the Sea God Pavilion that The Twins understood what she meant by "are."

Besides Yun Ming, Long Yeyue, and the other Sea God Pavilion Elders, Shen Yi, Wu Changkong, Tang Wulin, and the others were there too!

"Why does it feel like something big is about to happen?" Xu Xiaoyan muttered under her breath.

"Don't worry, it's good news," Zhuo Shi said with a smile.

Tang Wulin looked at Yun Qianyue and nodded in greeting. "Greetings, Martial Aunt Qianyue!"

Yun Qianyue only glanced at him, offering no reply.

Yun Ming had noticed the exchange between them. He gave a light cough and said slowly, "You're probably wondering why the academy suddenly summoned you all here. First, let me introduce you. This is Na'er, a student from the inner court."

After Yun Ming finished speaking, Na'er stepped out from the side.

Her appearance left Tang Wulin and The Twins greatly astonished!

"Na'er?!"

Tang Wulin cried out, drawing surprised looks from Yun Ming and the others. "You know each other?"

Na'er looked at Tang Wulin and smiled warmly, nodding as she replied, "Mm! We know each other. He's my brother!"

"Hahaha! I never expected you two to have a connection like this!" Zhuo Shi burst out laughing at once. Yun Ming, Long Yeyue, and the others couldn't help marveling at the hand of fate.

"Good grief... Boss, your little sister's amazing! She's already an inner court student!" Xie Xie looked at Na'er, finding it hard to imagine just how exceptional her talent had to be for her to enter the inner court at such a young age!

Tang Wulin was also overcome with excitement. He had never imagined that after leaving on her own, Na'er would end up at Shrek Academy! He couldn't wait to talk to her, to ask how she had been doing all this time.

Still, when he heard Xie Xie's amazement, he proudly puffed out his chest.

That was his little sister!

Gu Yue felt conflicted when she saw Tang Wulin's proud expression.

"Come inside with me."

Yun Ming waved them in and led everyone into the Sea God Pavilion. Unlike The Twins and Na'er, this was the first time Tang Wulin and the others had entered the Sea God Pavilion. The heart of Shrek Academy's power looked somewhat different from the grand, magnificent, golden halls they had imagined.

It was quite ordinary, like any other meeting room.

Yun Ming led them into a room that resembled a museum of historical records. On display here were the Shrek Seven Devils who had made their mark over the past twenty thousand years, from the first generation all the way to Yun Ming's generation.

"What you see here is Shrek Academy's highest student honor: the history of the Shrek Seven Devils!" Long Yeyue was in charge of telling everyone about their history.

Her measured, unhurried voice carried the weight of ages.

Tang Wulin and the others were already filled with shock and excitement. The Twins wore much the same expressions, but on closer inspection, deep-seated coldness could be glimpsed in the deepest corners of their eyes.

To Shrek Academy, the first generation of the Shrek Seven Devils was a glorious legacy. To The Twins, they had been the ones who created the suffering of their previous life.

Looking at the seven statues standing at the deepest end of the history gallery, The Twins drew a deep breath.

But years of training their spiritual power had long since taught them how to suppress their true emotions. Even powerhouses like Yun Ming and Long Yeyue would never have noticed unless they deliberately observed them closely.

At the deepest end, standing before the statues of the first generation of the Shrek Seven Devils and Huo Yuhao's generation, Yun Ming and the other Sea God Pavilion Elders turned to look at The Twins, Tang Wulin, and the rest.

"By now, you should be able to guess why we called you here, shouldn't you?"

Xie Xie was quick-witted. "Could it have something to do with the Shrek Seven Devils?"

Yun Ming glanced at him and nodded. "That's right! After serious deliberation at the Sea God Pavilion Meeting, the academy has decided to appoint you as the Substitute Shrek Seven Devils!"

Shrek Academy currently had a Shrek Seven Devils of its own. They were all inner court students.

Yun Ming's expression turned solemn as he announced the Sea God Pavilion's decision. "From this moment on, the seven of you are the Substitute Shrek Seven Devils! In addition, Qian Zhao, Qian Yue, Na'er, Tang Wulin, and Gu Yue, the five of you are the Lifetime Shrek Seven Devils! Qian Zhao will be the captain, and Tang Wulin will be the vice-captain."

If Elder Jin hadn't thought so highly of Tang Wulin and the others, Yun Ming might never have made up his mind.

Of the first five, Tang Wulin was probably the only one who was genuinely happy. The other four also showed surprise, but each had their own thoughts.

"Why aren't we included?" Xie Xie muttered quietly.

Hearing him, Wu Changkong hurriedly shook his head, signaling him to be quiet. Zhuo Shi, who was ahead of them, heard and turned around to say, "You brat! Even if they gave you that title now, could you handle it?"

"I couldn't handle it, anyway."

Xu Xiaoyan shook her head beside him. She knew her limits. Compared to the first five, she was far behind in both Martial Soul quality and strength.

Xu Xiaoyan even felt that they had probably been included in the Substitute Shrek Seven Devils only because they were close to Tang Wulin.

One should know when to be content. Xu Xiaoyan was already satisfied with an honor like this.

Ya Li looked at the two of them and said with a gentle smile, "You don't need to lose heart. Keep moving forward alongside them. As long as you work hard, there's still a chance you'll earn a lifetime title someday!"

"Honored elders, I refuse!"

Gu Yue's expression was solemn as she cupped her hands toward Yun Ming and the others.