After dinner, the doors to the meeting room on the top floor of the Sea God Pavilion slowly opened.
Dressed in a scholar's robe, Yun Ming sat solemnly at the head of the table, his gaze sweeping over everyone below. Apart from Tang Wulin and Gu Yue, Xie Xie, Xu Xiaoyan, Yue Zhengyu, Yuanen Yehui, Ye Xinglan, and Xu Lizhi stood in a neat row.
"After careful deliberation by the academy's senior leadership, and in light of your past performances," Yun Ming said, his voice steady and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority, "the roster for the new generation of the Shrek Seven Devils has been officially decided."
Everyone unconsciously held their breath, their hearts pounding.
Yun Ming's gaze passed over them one by one before finally settling on Tang Wulin. He nodded slightly.
"This generation's Shrek Seven Devils are Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Xu Xiaoyan, Yue Zhengyu, Yuanen Yehui, Ye Xinglan, and Xu Lizhi."
Hearing his name, Xie Xie nearly jumped with excitement. Xu Xiaoyan covered her mouth and giggled, while Yue Zhengyu tried to remain composed but could not keep the corners of his mouth from rising. Yuanen Yehui, Ye Xinglan, and Xu Lizhi all smiled in relief as well.
This was their glory, and the highest recognition of their strength.
"But," Yun Ming continued, his tone turning grave, "behind that glory lies greater responsibility. Undercurrents are surging through the Douluo Continent."
He rose, looking toward Tang Wulin and Gu Yue.
"Wulin, Gu Yue, you two come with me."
Tang Wulin and Gu Yue exchanged a glance, nodded, and followed Yun Ming into the inner room.
After the two left, Yun Ming looked at the remaining five. A trace of pity flashed through his eyes, but sternness outweighed it.
"As for you five, now that you are members of