The Shrek Academy left the sparring area with grim faces, without saying another word.
Zhao Wuji supported the unconscious Dai Mubai, Flender carried Ma Hongjun on his back, and Yu Xiaogang and the other students followed closely behind, walking quickly towards the academy gate.
Their backs looked particularly disheveled; the confidence and arrogance they had displayed upon arrival had vanished completely.
Dugu Bo stood there, watching the direction they had left, a barely Frisk smile playing on his lips.
His fingers, hanging at his sides, twitched almost Frisk, and a wisp of Soul Power, so faint as to be invisible, silently drifted out and landed precisely on Tang San at the end of the group.
The moment the Soul Power touched the clothing, it disappeared into it, without attracting anyone's attention.
After doing all this, Dugu Bo withdrew his fingers, his expression unchanged.
After the Shrek Academy students left, the atmosphere in the room became somewhat awkward.
Qin Ming stood still, his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.
He took a deep breath, turned to face the three education committee members, and bowed deeply.
"Committee members Meng, Bai, and Zhi," Qin Ming's voice was somewhat low. " Qin Ming —is also leaving the Heaven Dou Royal Family."
"Academy."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the three education commissioners changed simultaneously.
Meng Shenji frowned deeply. " Qin Ming, what do you mean by this?"
Bai Baoshan also spoke up, " Teacher Qin, you have taught at the academy for many years, and your teaching achievements are evident to all. Why bother with today's matter—"
"The three education commissioners don't need to persuade me any further." Qin Ming interrupted Bai Baoshan, raising his head with unwavering determination in his eyes. " Shrek Academy is my alma mater, and Dean Flender and Teacher Zhao Wuji are all my mentors."
"Today, the students can only watch helplessly from the sidelines, powerless to do anything about it."
Qin Ming's voice was filled with suppressed pain. "This feeling is unbearable, and I have no face to remain in the academy any longer."
Meng Shenji opened his mouth, wanting to persuade him again, but Lin Mo raised his hand, interrupting Meng Shenji.
Lin Mo took two steps forward, stood in front of Qin Ming, and looked at him calmly.
" Teacher Qin," Lin Mo spoke softly, "you should really think this through—"
"If you leave the gates of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy today, from this day forward, you will no longer be a member of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy— "
Qin Ming's body trembled slightly, but his eyes remained firm.
He bowed to Lin Mo and said, " Qin Ming appreciate Lin Mo's kindness, but—my mind is made up."
"So, you're determined to leave." Dugu Bo suddenly sneered, his tone full of disdain. " Soul Emperor in his thirties, his talent is not bad, but compared to a true genius, he's far from it."
He glanced at Qin Ming, a hint of mockery flashing in his emerald eyes. "Don't even mention comparing yourself to Lin Mo, you're far inferior to those two girls, Yanyan and Lengleng."
"I really don't know where you get this arrogance from."
Qin Ming's face turned pale, but he did not refute it.
He bowed deeply to the three committee members once more, then turned and chased after the Shrek Academy students in the direction they had left without looking back.
His steps were quick, carrying a sense of determination.
Watching Qin Ming's departing figure, Meng Shenji and the other two exchanged glances, all seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.
Bai Baoshan sighed, "What a pity—"
Zhi Lin shook his head as well. "The academy has invested a lot of resources in Teacher Qin over the years, originally intending to groom him to succeed us."
Meng Shenji remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Never mind, everyone has their own ambitions, and you can't force them."
His gaze shifted to Lin Mo beside him; compared to Lin Mo, whether Qin Ming left or not was no longer so important.
Even among geniuses, there are differences.
Lin Mo, undoubtedly, stands at the very top.
At this moment, Yu Tianheng, who had been standing on the sidelines watching the game, suddenly moved.
He bowed to the three education commissioners and said, "Commissioners, I wish to pursue Teacher Qin and see if I can persuade him to change his mind."
Meng Shenji glanced at him and nodded. "Go."
Yu Tianheng responded and, in a flash, chased after Qin Ming in the direction he had left.
While they claimed to be trying to persuade Qin Ming to change his mind, the three education committee members were well aware of Yu Tianheng's true intentions.
The relationship between Yu Tianheng and Yu Xiaogang was no secret among the academy's higher-ups.
Since Yu Xiaogang left the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the uncle and nephew had not seen each other for many years. If the occasion hadn't been inappropriate, Yu Tianheng probably would have rushed up to acknowledge them long ago.
Now they're chasing after him, ostensibly to persuade Qin Ming, but really they're probably just after a chance to see Yu Xiaogang.
After Yu Tianheng left, only Lin Mo and a few others remained in the room.
The Xue Beng finally couldn't hold back any longer.
He strode up to Lin Mo, a smile of excitement on his face, and raised his hand to pat Lin Mo's shoulder.
"Brother Lin Mo! You've really been a great friend today!"
Xue Beng's tone was full of satisfaction. "Those guys Swagger. They even dared to hit me yesterday. Today, I finally got my revenge!"
He became more and more excited as he spoke, "You not only avenged me, but you also brought honor to our Heaven Dou Imperial Family! From now on, let's see who dares to—"
" Xue Beng."
Prince Xue Xing's icy voice interrupted Xue Beng's words.
Xue Beng froze, turning to look at Prince Xue Xing, only to see his uncle staring Lengleng at him.
He reluctantly withdrew his hand, which was already halfway up in the air, shrank his neck, and dared not say another word.
Prince Xue Xing nodded slightly to Lin Mo and Dugu Bo: "Thank you both for today's matter. I will handle things properly at the academy."
After saying that, he grabbed Xue Beng's arm and, without further ado, led him away from the site.
Although the Xue Beng was unwilling, it had no choice but to obediently follow.
After Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng left, Meng Shenji walked up to Lin Mo with a smile on his face.
" Lin Mo, your performance today has truly broadened my horizons."
Meng Shenji's gaze swept over Lin Mo, his eyes full of admiration. "Not only is the combat power of your External Beast Martial Soul formidable, but your physical attributes and combat awareness also far surpass those of other Soul Master of the same level."
"Based on that battle alone, you already possess strength comparable to a high-level fourth-ring Soul Ancestor. This truly surprises me."
"After Teacher Qin Ming left, the position of Heaven Dou Grade teacher he left behind became vacant."
Meng Shenji looked at Lin Mo and asked seriously, "Have you considered taking on this additional role?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Mo was taken aback at first, then shook his head.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Education Commissioner Meng, but I am still a student, and it might not be appropriate for me to take on a teaching position."
He paused, then added, "However, I am still the captain of the Imperial Fighting Team, and I will lead the team to achieve good results in the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament."
This was his promise to the three education commissioners, and also an explanation of his academic career.
After the Soul Master Tournament ends, he plans to apply for graduation and leave the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The practice here has lost its meaning for him.
Upon hearing Lin Mo's answer, Meng Shenji did not show much surprise on his face.
Lin Mo's refusal was exactly what he expected.
With Lin Mo's current talent and strength, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is no longer a place for such a great talent as him.
Being able to stay at the academy for another two years and participate in the Soul Master Tournament is already more than enough.
However, before Lin Mo and Dugu Bo could leave, Meng Shenji called out to him again.
" Lin Mo, there's one more thing," Meng Shenji said. " The Four Elements Academy within the Heaven Dou Empire has recently submitted an exchange application to our academy."
"The four academies of Divine Wind, Blazing Fire, Heavenly Water, Thunderclap all wish to come to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy for an exchange and study period."
He looked at Lin Mo with a meaningful gaze. "You probably know the purpose of this exchange. They're here for you."
"So, I'd like to ask your thoughts," Meng Shenji said slowly, "Should we accept or refuse this exchange?"