Star Luo Continent
"Star Luo Continent?"
In the classroom at the start of the new semester.
Wu Changkong's speech excited all the students in the class.
Aside from Jiang Mingyuan, he also had to rack his brains to design Battle Armor for Tang Wulin.
"That's right. During the holiday, an envoy from the Star Luo Continent came to our Douluo Continent for exchanges and extended an invitation to the Shrek Academy, hoping that we could send an exchange delegation to their Star Luo Continent."
Wu Changkong took a file out of his bag and slammed it on the table.
"The college has allocated this exchange opportunity to first- and second-year students in our Outer Court. We need two grades to form an exchange team of at least 15 people. After class, anyone interested can register with me."
As soon as Wu Changkong finished speaking, the students in the classroom started discussing among themselves. Tang Wulin quietly nudged Jiang Mingyuan's shoulder.
"Brother Yuan, why don't we sign up together?" Tang Wulin was very curious about the Star Luo Continent because his father, Tang Ziran, had once said that he was from the Star Luo Continent and hadn't been back for a very long time.
Jiang Mingyuan's reaction was not so enthusiastic; he simply made a lighthearted remark.
"I'll do whatever you say."
After class, Xie Xie and a large group of people gathered around.
"Wulin, are you planning to sign up? I was thinking if a few of us went together, along with Lao Luo, Lao Yang, and Xu Lizhi and the others, we could make 15 first-year students."
Tang Wulin nodded.
"Yes, Brother Yuan and I have also discussed it and are planning to sign up with Teacher Wu."
"I heard that the Star Luo Empire has a strong martial spirit and holds all sorts of Soul Master duels every year. Maybe we can participate too." Luo Guixing walked over, holding a magazine about the Star Luo Empire, and waved it in front of them.
"The book also mentions that there's a Monster Academy in the Star Luo Empire, modeled after our Shrek Academy. And there are these Eight Heavenly Kings, apparently meant to be a counterpart to our Shrek Seven Devils."
"Really? Let me see." Xie Xie snatched the magazine and started flipping through it.
Before Xie Xie could find it, all of their Communication Soul Tool rang simultaneously.
It was a message sent by Wu Changkong to the group.
Wu Changkong: Come to my office.
The moment Tang Wulin received the communication, he scanned the room and found that not only the group of people gathered there, but also Wu Siduo and others seemed to have received the message.
When Tang Wulin and the others arrived at Wu Changkong's office, they found that there were quite a few people there.
Jiang Mingyuan glanced around and recognized many of the people there.
Besides him and Tang Wulin, those present included Xie Xie, Xu Xiaoyan, Wang Jinxi Zhang Yangzi, Wang Luo Guixing, Wu Siduo, Yang Nianxia Ye Xinglan, Yuanen Yehui, Yue Zhengyu, and three second-year students they did not recognize.
Wu Changkong handed a stack of application forms to Tang Wulin and asked him to distribute them.
"In principle, the school hopes that students will actively participate in the registration. However, considering that the exchange group to the Star Luo Continent may need to compete and exchange with academies on the Star Luo Continent, we must consider the reputation of the Shrek Academy. You 15 are the 15 most outstanding students from the two grades. If you have any objections, you can apply to withdraw now. If not, then please fill out this form properly."
Jiang Mingyuan and Tang Wulin exchanged a glance.
Okay, okay, you're two-faced, aren't you?
Two weeks later.
The sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly.
Jiang Mingyuan, Tang Wulin, and their group returned to Skysea City, this long-missed seaside city, by bus.
"Wulin, look over there."
Jiang Mingyuan pointed excitedly at the beach outside the window.
Tang Wulin instantly remembered that it was the beach where they stopped to rest and play on their way to participate in the Tianhai Grand Competition.
Back then, his relationship with Brother Yuan wasn't as close as it is now. He still remembers the two of them collecting a large bucket of seafood from the seabed. One sea cucumber even sprayed Brother Yuan's face with water.
Shrek Academy had a total of 19 people, including the teachers leading the team. The teachers leading the team were Cai Yue'er, the Outer Court and the Silver Moon Douluo, Cai Yue'er, the elder of the Sea God Pavilion and the Red Dragon Douluo Zhuo Shi, the first-year counselor Wu Changkong, and the second-year counselor Lin Sheng.
The participants were the same group that Wu Changkong had called into his office back then. Who wouldn't want a free trip abroad?
Furthermore, Wu Changkong explicitly told them that participating in this event would be beneficial for their future Shrek Inner Court.
The Soul Guidance Bus slowly pulled up at the Tianhai Port.
As soon as everyone got off the bus, several middle-aged men in suits and ties walked over with enthusiastic expressions.
"Hello, friends from the Shrek Academy. I am Pan Wen, the Secretary-General of the Federation. I will be leading the delegation to the Star Luo Continent for this exchange activity."
The Shrek Academy team was nominally led by Cai Yue'er. Zhuo Shi was only providing additional military support.
Despite Pan Wen's enthusiasm, Cai Yue'er didn't even glance at him.
"Take us aboard."
Pan Wen scratched the back of his head somewhat awkwardly, not expecting that this Silver Moon Douluo was really as clueless about human relationships as the rumors suggested.
Compared to Cai Yue'er, Zhuo Shi's attitude was much better.
"Your Excellency, please don't be shy. That's just how she is; she's the same no matter who comes. Let's talk more later online. The children have been on a long bus ride and deserve a rest."
Pan Wen's expression gradually improved upon seeing this, and he immediately and warmly invited everyone to board the boat.
There were two giant ships docked in the port: the Courage, which the Star Luo Empire had brought, and the Friendship, which was sent by the Sun and Sun Moon Federation.
What puzzled everyone was that Pan Wen led them onto the Star Luo Empire's Courage.
"Secretary-General, have you led us astray?" Zhuo Shi asked suspiciously, staring at the people on the ship who were looking at them with curiosity.
"Your Majesty, it's like this. Due to the long distance to the Star Luo Empire, the two governments have agreed to conduct exchanges during the voyage. Therefore, the ferry arrangements will include mixed cabins for passengers from both continents."
Zhuo Shi nodded.
Since it was a decision made by the Federation Government, he decided not to cause any more trouble. The reason he came this time was to protect his precious grand-disciples.
As Tang Wulin boarded the ship, he glanced over and saw many students in white school uniforms looking in their direction from the mast on the ferry deck.
Luo Guixing opened the magazine that introduced the Star Luo Empire and pointed to the chapter about the Monster Academy.
"Look, their school uniforms are from the Monster Academy."
"I wonder if they have the ability to call themselves monsters," Wang Jinxi said with a curious look.
Upon reaching the bow of the ship, the two pairs of trainees passed each other without sparking any romance.
Cai Yue'er and Zhuo Shi were called away to discuss something. Wu Changkong and the second-year teacher led everyone into the cabin.
It must be said that this ferry itself is extremely large, and each room in the cabin is also quite spacious, with an average of nearly 20 square meters of space per person, including a small bedroom and a separate Restroom.
Tang Wulin had just sat down on the bed, intending to rest for a bit, when there was a loud knocking on the door.
"Wulin, it's me."
Tang Wulin opened the door, and Jiang Mingyuan was standing in the doorway with a smile on his face.
Let's go up to the deck and look at the sea view.
Jiang Mingyuan extended a hand, extending a warm invitation to Tang Wulin.