Blue Tyrant Academy

A considerable number of people rushed out from the Blue Tyrant Academy.

The person at the very front was a woman.

She was dressed in simple, stylish clothes; she was tall and slender with sharp features and a confident stride. Her voice arrived before she even reached the door.

"Who put five Spirit Rings at the entrance of my Blue Tyrant's Gate?"

Teacher Sun followed behind, panting as she ran.

"Dean, it's them!"

When Flender saw the woman, his face stiffened for a rare moment.

Liu Erlong also saw him.

The two stared at each other for a moment across the academy gate.

Ma Hongjun whispered, "Something's not right."

Oscar nodded.

"Like the Dean who owed money for many years and was finally found by his creditors."

Yuan Yu stroked his chin.

"It's also possible that old debts are more valuable than the money itself."

Flender turned around and glared at the three of them.

Liu Erlong had already reached the door, his gaze sweeping over Flender before landing on Zhao Wuji, Qin Ming, and the Shrek members.

"Boss Fu, it's been years! You've gotten into such a mess?"

Flender adjusted his glasses.

"Erlong Sister, you're still so direct."

"Did I say something wrong?" Liu Erlong glanced at Shrek's clothes. "Your academy is so poor that even the school uniforms look like they were hastily put together."

Ma Hongjun looked down at his clothes.

"Dean, she's absolutely right."

Flender took a deep breath.

Liu Erlong smiled.

Her laughter was sharp and decisive, her eyes blazing with anger, as if she genuinely hoped someone would give her a good beating.

"You brought so many people here, are you here to seek refuge with me, or to cause trouble for my place?"

Flender said seriously, "We just left the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and are looking for a place to stay. Since you're hiring teachers and transfer students, I thought I'd come and take a look."

Liu Erlong raised an eyebrow.

"Even the Heaven Dou Royal Academy couldn't keep you?"

"Too many rules."

"That's like you." Liu Erlong turned to look at Yuan Yu. "Was that you in the Fifth Ring just now?"

Yuan Yu bowed.

"Yuan Yu, Martial Soul: Sun Wheel Blade. Just passing by your esteemed institution, hoping to find a bed."

Liu Erlong stared at him for a couple of seconds.

"Twelve years old?"

"Almost."

"Level 57?"

"Currently, yes."

Teacher Sun's lips twitched as she listened from behind.

What does "currently" mean?

Liu Erlong's interest deepened. She looked at Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others, and paused for a moment, especially on Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

"Alright. Blue Tyrant's not mince words. Whether a teacher can stay depends on their ability; whether a student can transfer to another class also depends on their ability."

Flender asked, "How do we try?"

Liu Erlong turned and walked into the academy.

"Training Ground."

Blue Tyrant Academy's Training Ground wasn't as large as the Royal Academy's, but it had a more down-to-earth atmosphere. There were Wooden Stake, sandbags, stone weights, and several patches of cracked and repaired ground along the sidelines. When the students heard that people from the outer academy had come, they all gathered around.

Liu Erlong casually selected four teachers and then summoned a senior team from the Blue Tyrant Academy.

"The rules are simple. Shrek students will fight a Team Battle, and teachers will fight a teacher battle. If a student can last longer than half an incense stick's time, they can transfer to another class without any problem; if a teacher satisfies me, they can choose any position they want."

Zhao Wuji grinned.

"This rule is straightforward."

Flender looked at Liu Erlong.

"You want to get involved yourself?"

"See if they're worth it."

Yuan Yu smiled upon hearing this.

"Then let's try to get a better value first."

The student battle began first.

The Blue Tyrant senior team possessed considerable Soul Power, with four of the seven members being Soul Ancestor and the remaining three around level 39. Their teamwork was aggressive, and they charged straight at Shrek Academy's center line from the start. Blue Tyrant's style was completely different from the Royal Academy, lacking elaborate formations and opting for a head-on clash from the very first round.

Dai Mubai likes this the most.

With the White Tiger Martial Soul in his possession, he strode forward, unleashing a White Tiger Blazing Light Wave. The opposing youth, a power-attack type, roared in return, unleashing his Giant Bear Martial Soul, his arms growing thicker as he charged head-on at him.

The two Soul Power collided, and dust exploded on the ground.

Xiao Wu flipped over Dai Mubai's shoulder, her Soft Bone Lock aimed straight for the opponent's back row, but was blocked by a female student with Long Whip Martial Soul. The long whip was swung very accurately. Xiao Wu touched the ground with her toes, leaned her body backward, and the whip tip grazed in front of her nose. She took advantage of the momentum, grabbed the Blue Silver Grass, spun around in mid-air, and kicked the opponent's wrist.

Tang San stood at the center line, his eyes scanning the entire arena.

The Blue Tyrant Squad charged forward fiercely, but also had many openings. Blue Silver Grass didn't rush to entangle them, but instead gently blocked them at key points, making each of their combined attacks a half-beat slower.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Hongjun were just hitting that half-beat.

The Netherworld Claw slashed from the flank, while the Phoenix Fire blocked their path from the front. The two Soul Ancestor, Blue Tyrant Dai Mubai, were forced together. Just as they were about to separate, the light of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda fell upon Dai Mubai.

"The Nine Treasures Have Names: First: Strength; Second: Speed; Third: Soul."

Dai Mubai struck out with his palm, and the Giant Bear Soul Master staggered back more than ten steps, almost crashing into the Wooden Stake on the sidelines.

The Blue Tyrant students watching all stared wide-eyed.

"Is that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

"Nine floors! Am I seeing things?"

Liu Erlong also looked at Ning Rongrong.

"Boss Fu, what kind of students did you pick up?"

Flender's lips still curled up in a smile.

"I've said it before, Shrek only accepts monsters."

On the field, Yuan Yu did not participate in the first half. He stood next to Oscar and blocked two surprise attacks for the back row. It wasn't until the Blue Tyrant Squad captain saw that he could not break through, that his fourth Spirit Ring lit up, and his Martial Soul Fire Leopard transformed into a red shadow and pounced on Ning Rongrong.

Yuan Yu moved.

The Sun Wheel Blade was drawn from its sheath, and Rosy Cloud Pattern flashed on the back of the blade.

"Mist Breathing - First Form, Sky-Hanging Distant Rosy Clouds"

The White-Clad faded from everyone's sight for a moment.

When the Fire Leopard Soul Master pounced in front of Ning Rongrong, all he could see was a faint Rosy Glow. The next moment, the back of the blade touched his shoulder, gently sending him off balance. It looked light, but he slid three zhang (approximately 10 meters) when he landed.

Yuan Yu stopped in front of Ning Rongrong and turned around to say, "Miss, remember to pay me for my guard service when we return to the sect."

Ning Rongrong hummed softly.

"You'd better live long enough for my father to see you."

Upon hearing this, Ma Hongjun immediately said, "Brother Yu, be careful of Sword Douluo!"

Oscar added, "And Bone Douluo too."

Yuan Yu paused for a moment.

"The guard fee can be paid later."

Laughter erupted from the sidelines, even Liu Erlong laughed.

Before half an incense stick had burned, four members of the Blue Tyrant Squad had already been separated and sent out. The remaining three tried to hold on, but Tang San withdrew his Blue Silver Grass, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu finished off the remaining members at the same time, ending the battle cleanly and decisively.

Liu Erlong clapped his hands.

That's enough.

She walked into the arena, her eyes flashing with an alarming intensity.

"All students will be accepted. As for the teachers..."

Just as Zhao Wuji was about to step forward, Liu Erlong suddenly looked at Yuan Yu.

"Come to the back mountain tonight, and I'll personally test your knife."

Flender frowned.

"Erlong, he's still a child."

Liu Erlong sneered.

"A kid from grade 57? Have you ever seen such a terrifying kid?"

Yuan Yu sheathed his sword and laughed heartily.

"Okay. But let's make it clear first, who's responsible if the mountain gets damaged?"

Liu Erlong turned to look at Flender.

"It's on you."

Flender's expression changed instantly.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar laughed so hard they squatted down on the ground.

Before the laughter had even subsided, the Sun Wheel Blade in Yuan Yu's hand trembled slightly.

He looked down and saw Flame Pattern glowing along the blade. A battle had just taken place in the Blue Tyrant Training Ground, and the ground still held the heat left by the Fire Leopard's Soul Power and Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Fire. Liu Erlong stood beside him, her Fire Dragon Martial Soul not yet released, but the fire energy on her body was already very strong. The Soul Power accumulated from the previous high-pressure battles was pushed upwards along her meridians by this heat.

Yuan Yu simply sat down on the spot.

Ma Hongjun was startled.

"Brother Yu, did I make you laugh so hard you hurt yourself?"

"Don't surround me." Yuan Yu closed his eyes. "I'm going to break through a level."

The sidelines fell silent.

A few breaths later, five Spirit Ring slowly floated up beside him, their Soul Power rippled outwards. No new Spirit Ring appeared, but the aura was much stronger than before. Liu Erlong's eyes lit up.

Level 58.

Oscar looked at Teacher Sun.

"He just said 'currently,' do you understand now?"

Teacher Sun's lips twitched.

Liu Erlong didn't waste any more words and pointed towards the depths of the academy.

"From today onwards, you will all reside at Blue Tyrant. Anyone who objects can be sent to the Training Ground. Tomorrow, I will announce to the entire academy that Blue Tyrant Academy has new teachers and new students."

She paused, looking at Flender.

"Also, if you can't bear to throw away that lousy Shrek sign, hang it on my door."

Flender was stunned.

Zhao Wuji smiled.

The Shrek members laughed too.

No matter how grand the gates of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy were, they didn't stay. But when they arrived at the Blue Tyrant Academy, which lacked the Royal Family gold trim, the Shrek group were able to walk in with their heads held high.

Yuan Yu looked up at the back mountain at the end of the Training Ground.

I just broke level 58, and tonight I have to take on the trial sword personally conducted by Dean Fire Dragon.