Aggressive Shrek

"This lady, please present your identification..."

The security guards at the entrance conducted their routine compliance questioning; this was a school, not a place just anyone could enter.

Although the students here were all spirit masters, they were still children protected by laws regarding minors.

Cai Yue'er didn't care in the slightest about the guard's questioning:

"Who do you think you are to inquire about me? You're just a lowly guard."

A trace of pressure was released, and the guards were instantly struck dumb, frozen in place and afraid to move.

Lan Muzi sighed helplessly, pulled out his identification, and explained the situation to the guards.

He was truly speechless.

With Elder Cai's personality, how did Sister Yue dare to send her out to handle matters?

Lan Muzi had lost count of how many times he had to clean up her messes along the way.

This woman acted entirely on impulse, completely disregarding those around her or existing laws and regulations. It was no wonder Elder Bei had to personally bring her back and force her to serve as the dean of the outer courtyard, burying her in a mountain of work just to keep her quiet for a few decades.

What a headache.

Wu Zhangkong was also stunned when he saw Cai Yue'er, but he quickly reacted and bowed:

"Greetings, Elder Cai."

Cai Yue'er glanced at Wu Zhangkong and retorted unpleasantly:

"Hmph, someone who can't even move on from a past relationship. That old thing Zhuo Shi must have been blind to take a weak-willed fellow like you as a disciple."

Facing Cai Yue'er's critique, Wu Zhangkong simply endured it in silence, offering no rebuttal.

He was indeed sentimental, and he simply could not forget Long Bing.

The fact that he had spent thirteen years in decadence was also an undeniable truth.

Ignoring Wu Zhangkong, Cai Yue'er walked straight up to Qian Jue.

"You must be Qian Jue? Not bad, not bad at all. You're a fine seedling."

She had sensed that aura of unyielding integrity from outside. To be able to comprehend a 'will' at this age, even in Shrek Academy, where geniuses were countless and monsters were everywhere, he could be called a prodigy.

Such a fine seedling must never be monopolized by the Spirit Pagoda.

He had to belong to their Shrek.

Ye Yingluo, who had just regained her composure, felt a jolt in her heart upon seeing Cai Yue'er and couldn't help but speak up:

"It's you... how did you come here..."

Back then, she had stepped into the Shrek Academy entrance exam full of confidence, carrying the expectations of her family and the encouragement of her teachers.

She had overcome all sorts of difficulties, only to have her dreams completely shattered in the final round by Cai Yue'er, who claimed she didn't like her because she was too arrogant—a reason as absurd as it was inexplicable.

Ye Yingluo would never forget the humiliation of that day.

Cai Yue'er frowned slightly, recalled the memory for a moment, and said indifferently: "Who are you? Do we know each other? Don't disturb us while we're handling Shrek's business; go find somewhere cool to stay."

With that, her gaze fell back onto Qian Jue:

"Good child, come back to Shrek Academy with us. I have already seen your talent. Once we return, with the care Sister Yue has for you, she will surely teach you everything she knows."

"Instead of wasting your time in a backwater place like this, you deserve a bigger stage. Shrek Academy is your true home."

Go back to find Long Yeyue?

He had snuck out and joined the Spirit Pagoda; if Yun Ming didn't stop her, he would be lucky to escape with his skin intact.

He probably wouldn't even have a drop of soup left to drink by then.

Qian Jue nodded and asked in a calm tone:

"What you say makes sense, but I would like to ask one thing: Shrek Academy is full of monster students and monster teachers, right?"

Cai Yue'er looked proud, puffed out her chest, and replied: "That goes without saying. The golden signboard of our Shrek Academy has stood tall on this continent for twenty thousand years."

Qian Jue asked back with a calm expression: "Then, may I ask, were those monster students cultivated by you and your academy, or were they monsters to begin with?"

This sentence was like a sharp blade, easily piercing through the ten-thousand-year reputation of Shrek Academy.

In the original story, Tang Wulin's growth was largely due to personal relationships, not the academy's cultivation.

Zhuo Shi treated him like a grandson, Feng Wuyu treated him like a disciple, and there was no need to even mention Wu Zhangkong, who treated him like a son.

They cultivated Tang Wulin using their own private resources, not the academy's. What role did the academy play in all of this?

Not to mention, that fellow Yun Ming had given Tang Wulin a slap without a word just because Na'er went missing.

It was impossible to understand from which void Tang Wulin's feelings for the academy had grown.

Therefore, apart from a very small number of people, the only function of Shrek Academy was to gather a group of geniuses and leave them to fight and grow wildly on their own.

It completely failed to align with the normal concept of a school:

"Low entry, high exit; high entry, superior exit; cultivating morality and nurturing talent."

The surrounding students and teachers were silent for a moment, followed by a burst of whispers.

"Junior is right. If you only recruit geniuses, then it doesn't seem to have much to do with the academy itself, does it?"

"As long as a genius doesn't let themselves go to waste, they should shine brilliantly no matter where they are."

Cai Yue'er's expression gradually turned gloomy.

"No matter how you twist the truth, my Shrek Academy has stood tall on this continent for tens of thousands of years, and our reputation as the Academy of Monsters is known throughout the world."

"Return with me at once; do not be a person who lacks loyalty and filial piety!"

With that, she raised her hand, prepared to seize Qian Jue without leaving any room for argument.

Wu Zhangkong attempted to intervene, but he was forcibly suppressed by Cai Yue'er's soul power cultivation, leaving him unable to move.

Yu Zhen, who had received the news and rushed over, shouted from the side, "Silver Moon Crown, you cannot do this, you really cannot!"

"Can't we discuss this properly? Whether he stays or goes, we should respect the child's wishes. We are all teachers, after all..."

"Shut up! Does the principal of a mere third-rate academy deserve to be called a teacher alongside us?"

Cai Yue'er raised her hand and unleashed a flash of silver light, suppressing Yu Zhen in front of everyone.

As the principal of East Sea Academy, Yu Zhen held a status nearly equal to that of the chief administrator of East Sea City.

Yet, to be suppressed by Cai Yue'er in front of his students was the perfect embodiment of being utterly arrogant and contemptuous of others.

"An ant trying to shake a tree; you overestimate yourself."

"The price for today's offense shall be that your students are forbidden from applying to Shrek Academy for the next ten years."

No sooner had she finished speaking than a phantom figure arrived instantly before Cai Yue'er.

Her eyes widened in terror; she didn't even have time to summon her martial soul.

A sharp slap landed directly on her cheek, carrying a vibration that threatened to peel away her soul.

Slap!

The sound of the slap was crisp and loud.

Cai Yue'er stumbled and fell to her knees, her neat hair disheveled, and the five finger marks on her face were clearly visible.

Coming to her senses, she shrieked, "Who! Who is it! Who dares to lay a hand on me!"

Ever since she became a Title Douluo and was promoted to an Elder of the Sea God Pavilion, when had Cai Yue'er ever suffered such a grievance?

A silver moon emerged behind her, and nine soul rings appeared in unison. A terrifying pressure poured forth, completely disregarding the teachers and students of East Sea Academy nearby.

A red light flashed in Qiangu Qingfeng's hand.

With a light wave of the Purgatory Halberd, that bright silver moon instantly shattered into pieces, causing Cai Yue'er to cough up a large mouthful of blood.

Only then did she see clearly who had struck her.

"The Purgatory Halberd... you, you are Qiangu Qingfeng!"