Shrek Academy's New Campus

The news that Blue Tyrant Academy was going to change its name spread throughout the entire academy in just one morning.

As noon approached, the playground was filled with students. Returning students were on the left, Shrek students were on the right, and the teachers gathered in the front row, their eyes frequently falling on the new plaque covered with a red cloth next to the platform.

Flender stood on the stage, holding a stack of college rosters in his hand.

He was still worrying about accommodation and food money last night, and today he suddenly has a high-level Soul Master Academy under his name, which is a bit unusual even for him. Liu Erlong, however, was very straightforward. In front of all the teachers, she put the Dean's seal in his hand and pushed the financial ledgers over as well.

Flender looked at the seal first, then at the ledger.

Finally, it stopped at the ledger.

Yuan Yu stood below the stage and whispered to Oscar, "The Dean is adapting quite quickly."

Oscar nodded. "He gets used to money as soon as he sees it."

Flender on the stage raised his eyes. "You two, do you want to come up and speak for me?"

They both shook their heads.

Liu Erlong stepped to the front of the stage, and the playground quickly quieted down.

"From today onwards, Blue Tyrant Academy will be renamed Shrek Academy. Flender Dean, and Zhao Wuji and I will serve as the Vice Dean. The existing teachers will remain in their positions, and students will continue attending classes as usual."

A murmur immediately broke out in the crowd.

Blue Tyrant Academy only admits commoner Soul Master and has been established in Heaven Dou City for many years. Many students have great respect for Liu Erlong, so it's natural that some couldn't accept the sudden news that the academy was even changing its name.

An upperclassman raised his hand. "Dean, why should we change our name to that of an outside college?"

Liu Erlong looked at him. "Because Shrek can make this place stronger. If you have any objections, you can say them to my face."

The student gritted his teeth. "We don't even know how strong they are."

"Then let's see."

Liu Erlong pointed to the Shrek students. "Dai Mubai, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Yuan Yu. They will enter the academy's advanced class and will represent the academy in the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition."

"As for the instructors, we have Soul Sage, Soul Emperor, and Soul King. Your original courses will remain the same, but the Training Ground, simulated environments, and Herb Garden will be rearranged. Those who wish to stay will receive even more resources."

Her directness quieted down the murmurs from the audience considerably.

When a college changes its name, the students' biggest concerns are still about staying or leaving and the availability of resources. Liu Erlong laid these concerns out in the open, and even those who were initially holding back their anger were willing to continue listening.

Flender continued, "Shrek only considers talent and character, not background. I won't change Blue Tyrant's existing rules. In three months, the academy will re-evaluate, and students who perform well can directly enter the tournament's reserve team."

"Furthermore, anyone who disagrees today can challenge us to a real-life confrontation. Teachers and students will be separated, and those of similar age and rank will go first."

Someone in the returning group asked again, "If the Shrek students get into the advanced class, what happens to our original spots?"

Flender flipped through the roster. "No one's taking your spots. From today onwards, the advanced class will be divided into two groups, sharing courses but separate practical training. If you want to join the competition's reserve team, it'll be based on the assessment. Students from disadvantaged families will continue to receive subsidies, and the academy will also open an additional simulation training room."

This time, the discussion from the audience was much quieter.

Qin Ming also stood at the front of the teachers' group. He had been a student at Shrek and taught at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy for many years, so he was very familiar with the curriculum of advanced Soul Master Academy. Flender handed over the daily training of the advanced class to him, while the original teacher Blue Tyrant continued to be in charge of the basic courses. Both of them had things to do, and the previous mutual sizing up had dissipated a lot.

Liu Erlong raised his hand and tore off the red cloth.

The five large characters "Shrek Academy" appeared on the plaque. The playground was quiet for a moment, then someone started clapping. The applause wasn't very synchronized, but it came one after another, quickly becoming a continuous chorus.

Flender stared at the plaque, his hand, adjusting his glasses, pausing for a moment. The old wooden houses in Suotuo City were still there, but from this day forward, the Shrek name belonged to Heaven Dou City.

Zhao Wuji grinned.

"The easiest way to play."

After a moment of silence on the playground, a tall young man walked out from the group of returning students.

He had broad shoulders and arms thicker than an average person's legs, and he walked with a steady gait. When the students around him saw him, they quickly made way for him.

"Tai Long, Advanced Class, Level 37 Power Attack System Battle Soul Elder."

Tai Long first bowed to Liu Erlong, then looked at the Shrek members.

"I've been with Blue Tyrant for six years. I couldn't stop the academy from changing its name. But if you want to represent the academy in the Soul Master Tournament, you'll have to show me what you're capable of."

He wasn't exactly polite, but his attitude wasn't unreasonable either. Flender didn't rush to speak, only glancing back at Liu Erlong.

Liu Erlong said, "Pick one."

Tai Long's gaze first fell on Dai Mubai. Dai Mubai was younger than him, but his aura was very strong, and his White Tiger Martial Soul also put a lot of pressure on him.

He then looked at Yuan Yu.

Yuan Yu was leaning against a wooden pillar, drinking water. He hadn't yet released his Five God-given Spirit Rings, but his level 59 aura was still present. Tai Long only glanced at him for two breaths before looking away.

Yuan Yu put down his Wine Gourd: "Were you trying to choose me just now?"

Tai Long was quite frank. "I want to fight, I don't want to lie in bed for three days."

Laughter erupted across the playground.

Yuan Yu smiled as well, "Good taste."

Tai Long looked at Tang San one last time.

Tang San stood beside Xiao Wu. He wasn't particularly strong, and his Martial Soul was still Blue Silver Grass. When they entered, many of the alumni thought he was the easiest one to deal with in the Shrek team.

"You?" Tai Long pointed at Tang San, "I heard you're a control-type user. Pure strength versus control, I want to give it a try."

Xiao Wu frowned. "Who are you referring to?"

Tai Long glanced at her, immediately withdrew his finger, but his face turned slightly red.

I didn't mean anything by it.

Yuan Yu gently nudged Ma Hongjun: "Did you notice?"

Ma Hongjun lowered his voice. "A little."

Tang San took a step forward, blocking their view.

"Can."

Tai Long asked, "Now?"

"Now."

The teachers quickly cleared the area. The returning students gathered on the left, while the Shrek students stood on the right. Even Teacher Zhou, who had just returned from the Herb Garden, rushed over to take a look.

Tai Long walked into the arena and clashed his fists together heavily.

"The loser must acknowledge the other as their boss from now on."

Tang San shook his head. "This condition is unnecessary. If you lose, just admit that Shrek is qualified to take over this academy."

Tai Long paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Good."

Three Spirit Ring rose beneath his feet, and a huge black ape phantom appeared behind him. Its thick arms hung down to its knees, and its Gravity caused the ground beneath its feet to tremble slightly.

Tang San raised his right hand.

Blue Silver Grass grew from the palm of the hand.

The former top student of the Blue Tyrant Academy faces off against Shrek's newly arrived control-type Soul Master.

The talking around the playground completely stopped.