Before long, a gentle, refined voice rang out across heaven and earth. Though calm, it carried unquestionable authority, clearly reaching every ear.
"His Excellency Qingtian invites you in."
No further explanation was needed. Everyone's minds trembled, and a name instinctively surfaced in their thoughts.
Qingtian Douluo, Yun Ming!
Upon hearing that voice, Leng Yaozhu's feelings were equally complicated. However, she quickly composed herself and looked at Xiling, her meaning obvious. He nodded.
"Teacher, since His Excellency Qingtian has invited us inside, we cannot disregard proper etiquette."
Leng Yaozhu gave a slight nod. The aura around her gradually withdrew, no longer directed at Cai Yue'er. "Then let's go."
With that, she headed toward Shrek Academy's gates with Xiling. With Yun Ming having spoken, the guards naturally did not dare stop them.
Cai Yue'er alone remained where she was, her expression shifting between green and white.
She had originally intended to invite Yun Ming over, suppress Leng Yaozhu, and restore Shrek's dignity.
Yet after Yun Ming's handling of the matter, she had publicly ended up looking like an elder bullying a junior, unreasonable and disgraceful. She felt deeply wronged.
Sea God Island, first floor of the Sea God Pavilion, reception hall.
Along the way, Xiling could not help but admit that Shrek Academy's scenery was indeed quite good, especially on Sea God Island.
As for the Sea God Pavilion being difficult to enter? Hadn't they gotten in with ease?
Using this method, he could not only slap Shrek's students in the face... ah, no, have a friendly spar with Shrek Academy's geniuses, but also achieve his goal. Killing two birds with one stone.
The entire reception hall was ancient and magnificent. A faint aura of life lingered in the air, solemn yet not oppressive.
Two figures stood quietly before the seats of