Another council meeting

Yue Ling understood at last.

Although he was still only an Outer Court student, graduation was something he would have to face sooner or later. Learning about it ahead of time gave him a chance to prepare himself mentally.

Coming along today had certainly been the right choice. Not only had he scored a free meal, but he had also learned a few unexpected things.

"I see... Thank you, senior..." Dai Yueheng nodded in understanding.

"No problem."

Seeing that there were no more questions, the senior resumed chatting with the people beside him about where they planned to live after graduation and other such matters.

Everyone then began chatting about their own lives, the atmosphere wonderfully relaxed.

Yue Ling did not take advantage of Wu Ming's presence to pepper her with questions.

Once he entered the Shrek Inner Court, he would learn everything he was supposed to know—and even what he was not.

Just then, Dai Yueheng gave a light cough.

The sound stood out in the noisy room. The others turned toward him, and the conversation gradually quieted.

He stood, holding a glass of some unidentifiable liquid, and spoke in a clear voice.

"Everyone gave this tournament their all. This honor belongs to every person here. Congratulations to us on winning the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament!"

With that, Dai Yueheng raised his glass and drained the unknown liquid in one gulp. Its fiery bite slid down his throat into his stomach. He set the glass down and swept his gaze over all his teammates.

Everyone raised their glasses, and cheers filled the room once again.

"Yes!"

"We're the champions!"

"No, we're the champions of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament!"

Dai Yueheng's gesture brought the mood to new heights, and excitement shone