Heading to Shrek! They Dropped Out!

Gu An heard this and, showing no signs of worry, began to explain.

"There is no need to worry about Mu En."

"He is already half-crippled."

"He is definitely no match for Sister Yaozhu."

He raised his eyes to look at Ning Qingyun and Wu Yunshan.

"Unless the Golden Ancient Tree takes action itself, Shrek Academy has absolutely no way of keeping us here."

Ning Qingyun and Wu Yunshan fell silent at the same time.

They did not know where Gu An had obtained this information.

Dragon God Douluo Mu En was half-crippled.

The Golden Ancient Tree.

These were all core secrets of Shrek Academy; even their Seven Treasure Glazed Sect had no channels to learn of them.

Yet Gu An knew, and he spoke with absolute certainty.

They did not intend to stop him any further.

After all, no one would joke around with their own life, would they?

Since Gu An was this confident, he was clearly not going there to die.

Even with the blessing of the Sea God's Light, Leng Yaozhu could hold off a half-crippled Mu En.

As for the other Titled Douluo of Shrek Academy, they were of no consequence.

A demigod-level powerhouse at the Limit Douluo level was something even a level 98 Super Douluo could not contend with.

What's more, Leng Yaozhu's Soul Spirit also possessed the strength of a Titled Douluo.

Sky Phoenix Douluo combined with a Titled Douluo-level Soul Spirit.

It was more than enough.

Wu Feng finally understood what was happening at this moment.

With a joyful expression, she raised her hand like an elementary school student eager to answer a question in class.

"I want to go too."

Ning Tian had actually wanted to say the same thing, but Wu Feng had beaten her to it.

However, before the two could even celebrate, they were both suppressed by Ning Qingyun and Wu Yunshan simultaneously.

"Both of you, stay put and behave yourselves."

"Focus on your cultivation; reaching the next ring and obtaining a Soul Spirit is the only thing that matters right now."

Ning Qingyun's tone left no room for argument.

"Besides, if you go, you'll just be a burden."

Wu Feng's face fell, and Ning Tian sighed.

With no other choice, the two had to settle down.

Knowing they would not have to return to Shrek Academy, the two began to cultivate desperately in hopes of obtaining their Soul Spirits sooner.

Ning Qingyun and Wu Yunshan also departed to attend to other matters regarding the sect and the academy.

Back home.

Only Gu An, Mother Gu, and Leng Yaozhu remained in the courtyard.

Mother Gu walked up to Gu An, crouched down, and gripped his shoulders with both hands.

The worry on her face was practically overflowing, her brows tightly furrowed.

"Xiao An, you are only at the first ring; do you really have to go?"

"There is no need to be in such a rush for revenge."

Before Gu An could speak, Leng Yaozhu's voice came from the side.

"Rest assured."

"With me here, no one can harm Xiao An."

Leng Yaozhu walked over to Mother Gu's side, her tone resolute.

"Besides, I know other powerful individuals; I will certainly be able to protect Xiao An well."

Hearing Leng Yaozhu say this, Mother Gu's tense shoulders relaxed slightly.

She let out a long breath.

"Very well."

Mother Gu hesitated for a moment, her lips moving as if she wanted to say something.

She wanted to go along as well, but the words died on her lips, and she swallowed them back.

She worried that she would only hold them back.

A soul master who hadn't even reached the Soul Saint realm could be of no help in such a situation.

Therefore, she ultimately did not speak up.

Gu An saw through his mother's thoughts, but he did not point them out.

He truly did not intend to bring Mother Gu along.

It was dangerous, and there was no need for it.

"In a few days, we will head to Shrek City."

Gu An raised his head, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly, his eyes shining with light.

"Let's see just how good their Shrek Academy freshman assessment really is."

"We shall make a name for our Spirit Transmission Academy."

Leng Yaozhu and Mother Gu exchanged a glance, both of them smiling gently.

They chimed in with a bit of playful encouragement.

"Alright~~~ We'll listen to Xiao An."

"We'll make a name for the Spirit Transmission Academy."

A few days passed in the blink of an eye.

Gu An, the hands-off manager, left all the affairs of the Spirit Transmission Academy to Ning Qingyun and Wu Yunshan, while he and Leng Yaozhu departed from Seven Treasures City.

Leng Yaozhu held Gu An, the phantom of the Sky Phoenix flashing behind her.

The two figures transformed into a streak of fiery red light, speeding off in the direction of Shrek City.

At the same time.

Shrek Academy.

The freshman assessment had officially begun.

The assessment grounds in the Soul Fighting area were bustling with noise.

Fierce battles were taking place on one Soul Fighting Platform after another.

On the Soul Fighting Platform in District 33, it was the turn of Huo Yuhao's group.

Standing before the trio of Huo Yuhao were one man and two women.

The man was sturdy in build.

The two girls looked eighty or ninety percent alike; they were clearly twin sisters.

Both had long blue hair and gentle temperaments.

The sturdy man spoke first, his voice booming.

"My name is Huang Chutian."

"These are Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo."

"Please advise us."

Huo Yuhao and his two companions simultaneously released their respective martial souls.

A white soul ring rose beneath Huo Yuhao's feet, and a faint glimmer flashed within his Spirit Eye martial soul.

Wang Dong unfurled the wings of the Radiant Goddess Butterfly behind him, one yellow and one purple soul ring rising from beneath his feet.

Xiao Xiao brought her hands together in front of her, and the Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron appeared, accompanied by two yellow soul rings.

Huo Yuhao was the first to state his name.

"Huo Yuhao."

Wang Dong followed immediately, his tone carrying his usual air of pride.

"Wang Dong."

Xiao Xiao was the last to speak, her voice crisp and clear.

"Xiao Xiao."

"Please advise us."

The referee teacher stood at the edge of the Soul Fighting Platform, raised his right hand, and brought it down sharply.

"The assessment begins."

Huang Chutian let out a loud shout, his muscles bulging as he charged directly toward Huo Yuhao.

"First soul skill! Vajra Fist!"

Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo acted simultaneously, "First soul skill! Hair Net!"

Wang Dong let out a cold snort, the wings of the Radiant Goddess Butterfly flapped, and he shot straight up into the air.

Xiao Xiao pushed the Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron forward, its body blocking Huang Chutian.

Huo Yuhao stood his ground, a flash of light flickering within his Spirit Eye.

Spiritual Detection Sharing instantly connected with Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao.

Although their coordination could not yet be called fluid, they had already developed a certain level of tacit understanding.

The battle lasted for about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense.

In the end, Huo Yuhao's team emerged victorious.

Match after match.

When the tenth victory was secured, the referee teacher announced in a loud voice.

"Champions of the thirty-third district, the team of Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao."

Below the Soul Fighting Platform, a rare smile appeared on Zhou Yi's typically stern face.

On the other side of the spectator stands, Mu Jin stood there, gritting her teeth as she clenched both hands into fists.

"Hmph."

"That woman really gets to act all smug."

Her gaze fell upon Zhou Yi's face, which was blooming with a smile, and a wave of stifling frustration surged in her chest.

She then sighed inwardly.

"Why haven't those two girls, Ning Tian and Wu Feng, returned yet?"

"What exactly is the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect trying to do?"

If they didn't return soon, the freshman assessment would be over, and even if they rushed back, they wouldn't be able to participate.

"No! I must inquire about what is happening on the sect's end."

Just as Mu Jin was thinking this, a figure suddenly appeared before her.

The newcomer had a slender build and a gaunt face, his temperament elegant yet tinged with a sense of authority.

Mu Jin was stunned for a moment before hurriedly bowing.

"Dean Yan."

"Why have you come?"

Yan Shaozhe's expression was slightly heavy, his brows furrowed.

He looked at Mu Jin and spoke.

"Regarding Ning Tian and Wu Feng from your class, the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect has already sent word."

Mu Jin's heart skipped a beat; to be treated with such importance, it certainly couldn't be good news.

Yan Shaozhe had no mood to pay attention to her expression and continued.

"They have withdrawn from the academy."