The three senior members of the Education Committee were already waiting there.
They wore black robes embroidered with golden thread, custom formal attire reserved for Soul Douluo-level Soul Masters. The three elderly men stood at the entrance with gentle smiles, yet the aura of the powerful could not be concealed.
Flender quickened his pace and stepped forward to greet them.
Meng Shenji strode over, pulled Flender's arm down from his shoulder, and laughed heartily. "Headmaster Flender, no need for such courtesy. I have long admired your name! For the teachers of Monster Academy to personally come and offer guidance is an honor to our academy."
After exchanging introductions and pleasantries, everyone took their seats as host and guests.
Meng Shenji's gaze swept across the Shrek Seven Monsters standing behind their teachers. Smiling, he said, "I heard from Qin Ming that these children defeated our Imperial Fighting Team. Monster Academy truly lives up to its reputation."
Flender modestly said a few words.
Then Meng Shenji changed the subject and looked toward the master.
"I heard Teacher Qin say that among the students of your academy, there is an especially outstanding control-system genius Soul Master." He paused, curiosity flashing in his eyes. "And another who is even more exceptional, an auxiliary-system Soul Master capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with Power Attack System and control-system Soul Masters despite possessing an auxiliary Martial Soul?"
The moment he said this, everyone in the hall turned their attention toward them.
The master smiled faintly. "Genius would be too much. Tang San, Ning Rongrong."
Tang San answered and stepped out from the group, respectfully bowing to the three Soul Douluos. "Greetings, teachers."
His steps were steady, and his gaze was neither humble nor arrogant. At a glance, he was clearly someone who had seen grand occasions