Yan Shaozhe: This Boy Is Destined for Shrek!

Following Du Weilun's gaze, Yan Shaozhe's expression turned rather strange.

Well, he does have the Sea God Martial Soul. His charm almost rivals mine!

After settling his emotions, Yan Shaozhe put on his signature smile and vanished from the spot.

When he reappeared, he stood in an open space not far from Xiang Jun.

"Hello, Dean Yan!"

"Greetings, Dean Yan!"

As dean of Shrek Academy's Martial Soul Department, Yan Shaozhe held a status equal to the emperors of the Three Great Empires. Every student he passed greeted him.

Yan Shaozhe smiled and nodded to them. His silver-white hair and beard, paired with his gentle smile, made everyone feel a spontaneous warmth toward him.

Everyone except Xiang Jun.

As someone who had transmigrated here after reading The Unrivaled Tang Sect thoroughly, Xiang Jun knew the true nature of this white-haired old geezer all too well.

Yan Shaozhe wasn't a bad person. In the original story, whenever Huo and the others faced danger, he stepped forward without hesitation to protect his students.

He certainly wouldn't pull the legendary stunt of a certain someone ten thousand years later, who abandoned his students and fled alone.

The main problem was that he was far too stingy...

Yan Shaozhe had no idea what Xiang Jun thought of him. He was smiling as he surveyed the lively young students around him.

Such vibrant life, everything bursting with energy—right before my eyes!

After basking in that thought, Yan Shaozhe finally turned to the blue-haired boy before him, whose gaze was oddly peculiar.

The instant his eyes fell on Xiang Jun's face, surprise flashed through them. Even his composure, honed over many years, nearly cracked.

Come on, man. Does Lord Sea God know you look like this?

Yan Shaozhe's gaze shifted between Xiang Jun's face and the statue. Suppressing his strange feeling, he chuckled. "You must be the exceptionally talented young man with the Sea God Martial Soul whom Weilun mentioned?"

Xiang Jun did not deny it. The importance of the words "Sea God" to Shrek Academy went without saying. Calling the Sea God its totem would hardly be an exaggeration.

Even the academy's highest governing body was named after the Sea God.

"I am Yan Shaozhe, the 261st dean of Shrek Academy's Martial Soul Department. My title is Bright Phoenix!" Yan Shaozhe continued when Xiang Jun did not deny it.

"I'm Xiang Jun. Greetings, Dean Yan." Xiang Jun bowed slightly.

Xiang Jun didn't think of himself as some arrogant, invincible hero. Even with Poseidon backing him, basic courtesy still mattered.

Just as he couldn't refuse the senior girls' clapper performances. It was all a matter of personal character.

To Xiang Jun's surprise, however, Yan Shaozhe turned slightly aside instead of accepting the bow.

"Heh, I couldn't possibly accept such a grand salute!" Yan Shaozhe said, smiling as he stroked his beard. His first impression of Xiang Jun was excellent.

Such talent, yet he still knows his manners. As expected of Lord Sea God's representative—his character is every bit as noble as Lord Sea God's!

Xiang Jun: Was that supposed to be an insult?

Since Yan Shaozhe insisted, Xiang Jun could only accept it.

Compared with the Six-Winged Angel, the Sea God Martial Soul clearly held a greater mystique in the hearts of Douluo Continent's people.

"Come along. I'll give you a proper tour of the continent's finest Soul Master Academy!"

"Sorry for the trouble, Dean Yan."

Xiang Jun did not refuse Yan Shaozhe's offer. He also wanted to investigate whether four hundred people really had to fight over a toilet at Shrek Outer Court...

The surrounding students saw that the dean of the Martial Soul Department was personally guiding this newcomer, and their eyes filled with envy and jealousy.

Tang Wutong, meanwhile, watched that figure slowly disappear into the crowd. He hadn't spoken to her once from beginning to end, and she stamped her feet in fury.

You damned fool! I'm right here! Why aren't you trying to curry favor with me instead of following that white-haired old geezer?

"Hmph! You'd better not fall into my hands, or... you'll be in for a world of pain!" Tang Wutong smiled cruelly, as though she could already see Xiang Jun kneeling at her feet and begging for mercy.

After indulging in the fantasy for a while, Tang Wutong was about to head into the academy when her keen spiritual senses detected countless gazes falling on her.

Those unabashed stares made her uncomfortable. She looked up and saw the male students around her gazing at her with besotted faces.

For Tang Wutong, who was a neat freak, it felt as if ants were crawling all over her.

"What are you looking at? Keep staring and I'll gouge out your eyes!"

Elsewhere, Xiang Jun, unaware of the miserable fate Tang Wutong had imagined for him, was touring Shrek Academy's facilities under Yan Shaozhe's guidance.

Mimicry training grounds, the Soul Fighting Area, the Great Beast Arena...

To be fair, apart from Shrek Outer Court's dreadful cafeteria and accommodations, its other facilities were quite good.

The Great Beast Arena in particular was something probably only Shrek Academy had the wealth and strength to operate anywhere on the continent.

"What do you think?" Seeing Xiang Jun looking around with wide-eyed curiosity, Yan Shaozhe couldn't help feeling proud.

See that? Even the Sea God's representative is amazed by Shrek Academy's facilities!

Why aren't the other geniuses rushing to Shrek to fight over toilets? It's thrilling!

"It lives up to its reputation as the continent's finest academy!" Xiang Jun nodded perfunctorily. Once his initial curiosity faded, he found it all rather dull.

"In that case, young man with the Sea God Martial Soul, on behalf of Shrek Academy, I welcome you!" Yan Shaozhe said solemnly.

Xiang Jun gave a slight nod and accepted the Shrek-green admission letter before him.

At the same time, Yan Shaozhe's smile grew brighter.

This boy truly is destined for Shrek!

Tucking the key engraved with "108" into his clothes, Xiang Jun strolled along the path, bored, his gaze wandering over his surroundings.

I never expected to end up in Huo's room from the original story. Then who's the leash for God King Tang's dog? Could it be Tang Wutong?

Xiang Jun frowned. He suddenly realized that his little butterfly effect had already caused quite a stir.

Not only was Mu En no longer sunning himself outside the freshmen's dormitory, but Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, Electrolux, and Wang Dong were nowhere to be found. Instead, Tang Wutong had appeared as the Sea God's daughter, whole and complete.

Sigh. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. No matter how much the plot changes, with the fish... the Seagod's Trident in my hands, it'll all be for nothing!

Xiang Jun raised his head, his gaze drifting toward the Golden Ancient Tree in the inner court.

He had kept Poseidon's instructions firmly in mind.

At the same time, beneath the Lake of Life in the heart of Star Dou Forest, a handsome, powerfully built man knelt on one knee within an empty space.