With the matter settled, the atmosphere immediately became relaxed and enthusiastic.
The four began to discuss the specific details, the college's initial planning blueprint, and future enrollment strategies in greater detail, and finally reached a preliminary cooperation plan, which consisted of three parts.
The first is the fusion of the Clear Sky Sect and Shrek.
Shrek's original basic framework and management team remain unchanged.
The Clear Sky Sect will send its first batch of about ten young disciples, aged between twelve and eighteen, to the Shrek Academy.
In addition, three highly respected elders with Soul Power above Level 70 were dispatched to the academy to serve as teachers, assisting Flender in the management of the academy and ensuring a smoother integration of some of the sect's resources into the academy's development.
Second, Shrek's admissions system reform.
Abolish the selection criteria that "only accept monsters" and overemphasize innate talent.
According to a certain proportion, such as 30% of the spots each year, they are reserved specifically for students who may have ordinary Martial Soul, insufficient Innate Soul Power, or extremely poor family backgrounds, but who have strong will, special talents, or great potential.
Thirdly, the Clear Sky Sect provides incentives and financial support.
The Clear Sky Sect provides a certain amount of funds each year, along with donations from graduating students, to waive tuition fees for impoverished students who have been verified through audits.
At the same time, the " Clear Sky Scholarship " was established to provide generous rewards to students who have made outstanding academic progress.
The " Clear Sky Grant " was established to provide living and cultivation resources subsidies for students from impoverished families who work hard.
Tang Feng brought over every policy he could think of from his previous life. His ultimate goal was to reduce the monopoly of the aristocratic class over the education of Soul Master.
In the future, Shrek can also open branch academies in other provinces and kingdoms to absorb and help more commoner Soul Master.
After Tang Feng's detailed design, Flender was filled with excitement. He seemed to see a brand new Shrek, full of vitality and hope, being born in his hands.
This is no longer a place that attracts attention solely based on its reputation as a "monster," but a truly inclusive educational institution that shoulders social responsibility and is of epoch-making significance.
Behind all of this is the formidable strength of the Clear Sky Sect.
Zhu Zhuqing listened quietly, her heart softening.
She knew better than anyone that Tang Feng's actions stemmed from the many injustices he witnessed during his travels across the mainland, and he wanted to put into practice some of his ideals.
With the initial agreement reached, everyone felt excited.
Tang Feng, Zhu Zhuqing, Flender, and Zhao Wuji walked out of the teaching building together.
Just then, an unusual commotion came from the direction of the academy's front courtyard, mixed with some students' surprised discussions and a few unfamiliar and slightly arrogant young voices.
The four of them stopped in their tracks at the same time and looked in the direction of the sound.
Five rather conspicuous figures were standing in the spacious front courtyard of the academy.
Two men and three women, all dressed in different styles of clothing that clearly exuded an academic style, their Soul Power fluctuations were solid and their demeanor extraordinary.
They appeared to be negotiating with several Shrek teachers who had rushed over upon hearing the news, and the atmosphere was subtly tense.
Tang Feng glanced at the five people, raising an eyebrow slightly. He didn't recognize them, so he turned to Zhu Zhuqing with a questioning look.
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze fell on those people, and a hint of understanding flashed in her cool cat-like eyes.
She recognized them because they had been opponents on the field.
Zhu Zhuqing introduced them to Tang Feng: "These are all geniuses from the Elemental Academies who were once famous in the Soul Master Tournament. The one in the front wearing a light blue outfit is Feng Xiaotian from the Godwind Academy. The two with fiery red hair on his left are Huo Wushuang and his sister Huo Wu from the Blazing Fire Academy. On the other side, the blue-haired girl is Shui Bing'er, and beside her is her sister Shui Yue'er."
Flender and Zhao Wuji exchanged a glance, their brows furrowing slightly, and quickly walked over.
Tang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing followed slowly, hand in hand.
What happened?
Flender approached, his voice carrying the usual dean's authority, his gaze sweeping over the uninvited guests.
"Dean Flender!"
A Shrek Academy teacher quickly stepped forward and whispered, "These people are from the Elemental Academies. They say they want to see the Dean to discuss something."
Feng Xiaotian and the others naturally saw Flender and Zhao Wuji approaching. When their gaze swept past Flender and landed on Tang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing following behind, they paused slightly.
They naturally recognized Zhu Zhuqing; she had left an indelible impression on all of them on the field.
However, they had no recollection of the young man beside her, who was dressed simply, had a handsome face, and an extraordinary demeanor.
Judging from their intimate posture and the way Zhu Zhuqing stood hand in hand, side by side, their relationship was clearly extraordinary. Who is this person?
Huo Wu, being the most impatient, stopped talking to Shrek's teachers upon seeing the main character appear. She stepped forward, clasped her hands in a fist salute to Flender, and said, "Dean Flender, we apologize for disturbing you. We have come to ask you something, or rather... to inform you."
Flender adjusted his glasses, a look of puzzlement on his face. "So you're a few top students from the Elemental Academies. May I ask what brings you here from so far?"
Feng Xiaotian introduced himself, "Dean Flender, to be honest, our three Elemental Academies — Godwind, Blazing Fire, and Skywater —are currently facing a major problem."
His tone was filled with indignation. " The Spirit Hall's power has been expanding rapidly in recent years, and recently it has even put direct pressure on the various Elemental Academies, demanding that we merge into the Spirit Hall Academy and become its branch academy, in fact, it wants to swallow us up! How can we submit to such domineering behavior? Of course, we firmly refuse."
"However, the consequence was that we were suppressed by the Spirit Hall in many ways. We had no backing and could not compete with the Spirit Hall. The teachers and students in the academy were afraid of retaliation from the Spirit Hall, and now nearly half of them have left. People are in a state of panic and it is difficult to continue."
"The teachers discussed it for a long time and felt that since Heaven Dou City is the capital of the empire, the Spirit Hall might be more restrained in its actions. Therefore, after discussion, our academies decided to relocate to Heaven Dou City and stick together for mutual support."
Upon hearing this, both Flender and Zhao Wuji's expressions turned serious.
They had heard about the Spirit Hall's pressure on the Independent Academy, but they didn't expect the action to be so swift and forceful, making it difficult even for the well-established Elemental Academies to withstand.
Feng Xiaotian's gaze swept over the somewhat empty campus of the Shrek Academy, a hint of helplessness and anticipation in his eyes. He continued, "After arriving in Heaven Dou City, we searched extensively for a suitable location. We found Shrek Academy, which has a rather vast area, a tranquil environment, and it seems that the students are not particularly densely packed, with plenty of open space."
He paused, then spoke as sincerely as possible, "We don't intend to seize it by force. Rather, we hope to discuss with your esteemed institution whether you could designate an area for our colleges to temporarily accommodate us. This is a last resort, and we hope Dean Flender will understand and grant us this favor."
I see.
Tang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing listened quietly, understanding the situation.
The tentacles of the Spirit Hall have indeed stretched further and further, becoming increasingly unscrupulous.
Forcing the Elemental Academies to submit is likely just one part of its plan to consolidate the power of Soul Master across the continent and eliminate dissidents.
The Four Elements Academy's decision to relocate to Heaven Dou City was not only a survival measure, but also perhaps implied an intention to align itself with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and the Upper Three Sects.
And they've got their eyes on Shrek's territory... A barely perceptible smile curved Tang Feng's lips.
A moment ago, this matter might have truly given Flender a headache.
But now, Shrek is not the Shrek of yesterday.
This piece of land, and the future it represents, is the "seed" that Tang Feng has just placed high hopes on.
After listening, Flender's shrewd expression returned. He adjusted his glasses and did not immediately answer Feng Xiaotian's request. Instead, his gaze fell on Tang Feng.
Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wushuang, and the others were all very perceptive, and their gazes involuntarily focused on Tang Feng once again.
Who exactly is this young man who has been standing quietly beside Zhu Zhuqing, exuding a composed demeanor?
Why do the deans and vice-deans of Shrek seem to be waiting for his attitude?
Tang Feng met the questioning and puzzled gazes of the group, and slowly took a step forward to stand shoulder to shoulder with Flender.
His expression remained calm as he glanced at Feng Xiaotian and the others, then smiled faintly, "You have all traveled a long way and must be tired. I understand what you seek. Let me introduce myself: Tang Clear Sky Sect Tang Feng."
Tang Feng's words fell calmly, yet they were like a boulder thrown into the water, stirring up a storm in the hearts of Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wushuang, and the others.
The group's pupils contracted sharply, their gazes shifting between Tang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing with suspicion and uncertainty.
Huo Wu temper, was the first to recover from her shock, stubbornly saying, "So it's the Clear Sky Sect. My apologies for my disrespect. But what do you mean by that? Does the Clear Sky Sect need to approve matters concerning Shrek Academy?"