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"Elder Lan, you've really made a mess out there."
The sarcastic words were like a demonic sound entering his ears, causing Lan Muzi's body to tremble.
"Teacher, Disciple—"
"Don't call me teacher. How can I, an old woman, have a student like you?"
Long Yeyue sneered and then strode towards Sea God's Pavilion, leaving only a chilling voice echoing in the air.
"From today onwards, you are no longer my registered Disciple!"
These words exploded in Lan Muzi's ears like thunder, and his frail body trembled repeatedly, almost collapsing forward.
On the Douluo Continent, being expelled from one's sect was the greatest blow one could suffer.
Wu Changkong quickly supported him. Zhuo Shi hurried forward, took out a ten-thousand-year spiritual item, and dissolved it in water for Lan Muzi to drink. Only then did his complexion improve slightly.
Just then, another arc of light flew over, quickly rushing to Lan Muzi's side.
"Brother Lan, are you alright—"
Shrek Inner Academy's Senior Sister, Tang Yinmeng, her eyes brimming with tears, tightly grasped Lan Muzi's other side, fearing he would fall.
At this moment, Yun Ming's heavy voice came from Sea God's Pavilion.
"No need to kneel. All of you go back and rest well."
"Yes." "—Yes."
Tang Yinmeng responded, overjoyed and in tears. Wu Changkong paused for a moment, then also responded.
Zhuo Shi's eyes deepened. He used his spirit power to lift the three of them away, then walked into Sea God's Pavilion.
At the conference table, the elders were already seated. Cai Yue'er's seat was empty. Long Yeyue had not sat down, and was gripping a chair, sneering.
"Sister Yue, sit down when you come. What's the meaning of standing?"
Yun Ming sighed, trying to soothe the irate Long Yeyue.
"Hmph."
Long Yeyue sat down with a cold face, and the rigid atmosphere in the pavilion quickly cooled.
"How is Lan Muzi's body?"
As the meeting began, Yun Ming first addressed Zhuo Shi.
"To say it's serious is not life-threatening, but to say it's light is inappropriate."
Zhuo Shi stroked his beard with a wry smile: "There are no fatal injuries; however, his spirit power and vital Qi are both depleted, his Spirit is damaged, and his battle armor is also gone."
"It's good that he's alright."
Yun Ming waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over the elders: "Everyone is aware of what happened outside. Let's discuss it."
"I'll set the tone first, and we'll talk about solutions, not just assigning blame."
When he said this, Yun Ming's gaze lingered on Long Yeyue's face for a moment, clearly as a warning.
You can speak, but if your mouth is unclean and you spout nonsense, my Sky-Reaching Spear will show no mercy!
Long Yeyue snorted lightly, her voice cold and hard:
"The Inner Academy lost completely. My solution is to go over there and slap Luan Hongchen a few times."
As expected, the elders all treated it as idle talk. The only person willing to go crazy with the old woman was no longer here.
Zhuo Shi stroked his beard and said: "I don't think this matter is entirely without room for maneuver. Several members of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy team have ties with us; why not invite them as exchange students?"
Feng Wuyu chimed in: "Once they enter the academy, we'll intercept them and establish a master-Disciple relationship."
The Twin Holy Dragons' thinking was clear: if they couldn't win, they would absorb them, turning an external conflict into an internal one.
Ya Li gave a bitter smile: "It would have been feasible, but Sister Yue attacked them. Now—"
The Twin Holy Dragons rolled their eyes: "We're out of ideas, you tell us."
Damn it, Cai Yue'er was incompetent, and they couldn't take action either. Whatever happens, happens!
Long Yeyue spoke again, her voice chilling: "I remember, Yuanen Yehui is from the Titan Family. The Titan Family owed us a favor five years ago."
"Logically, she should have come to Shrek. How did she end up with the opposition? Is the Titan Family so shameless?"
Yun Ming sighed: "Yuanen Yehui was originally going to come to Shrek, but on the way, she encountered Feng Zaixing, who was pursuing an Evil Soul Master."
"Noticing something unusual about her Spirit, Feng Zaixing intercepted her; Yuanen Zhentian has already apologized to me."
Ya Li added: "There was originally goodwill, but Sister Yue used her as an excuse to act. Yuanen Yehui probably hates us to death now."
Long Yeyue's veins bulged: "The Angel Family's successor is truly looking for trouble, not living a peaceful life, stirring up unrest across the entire Douluo Continent!"
"Sister Yue, watch your words!"
Yun Ming frowned tightly. Eradicating Evil Soul Masters was also a significant chapter in Shrek's history. How could it be called looking for trouble?
If these words got out, it would erase the contributions of the four major forces!
"I'll watch my words. Did those little brats outside watch their words when they stepped on Shrek to make a name for themselves?!"
Long Yeyue roared: "Even I, an old woman who doesn't manage affairs, have heard about it. It must be known across the entire Douluo Continent. Shrek's twenty thousand years of glory are ruined in our hands. Yun Ming, are you still a qualified Pavilion Master?!"
"Aren't we discussing solutions right now?" Yun Ming sighed deeply, shaking his head:
"Forget it, let's put this matter aside for now. Let's talk about what to do with Sister Yue, and also that group of Inner Academy Disciples."
Zhuo Shi spoke: "When I arrived, Qiangu Dongfeng had already taken Sister Yue from the Tianhai Alliance back to the Spirit Pagoda and immediately held a press conference—"
"—"
Qiangu Dongfeng, your efficiency is quite high.
Everyone fell silent, then Long Yeyue broke the quiet again.
"A wolf in sheep's clothing!"
Long Yeyue said fiercely: "If I had known this, I should have slapped him a few times back then!"
This time, no one refuted Long Yeyue, because there was nothing left to say.
Qiangu Dongfeng, why are you in such a hurry? Don't you, old lady, have a clue?
"—Should we redeem Sister Yue?" an elder asked.
Yun Ming shook his head: "It's not appropriate now. Public opinion is too unfavorable to us. Later, Ya Li and I will go to the Spirit Pagoda, make them understand the limits, and bring her back after the storm passes. What about the Inner Academy students? They are the most outstanding Geniuses of the Inner Academy."
Another elder looked worried. Even with many Shrek Geniuses, they couldn't withstand such turmoil.
"Negotiate. I'll go personally, and the families of those students, those who can send people, will also go."
Yun Ming slowly spoke, his tone steady and profound. Then his gaze fell on Long Yeyue: "Sister Yue, are you really going to expel Lan Muzi from your tutelage?"
Long Yeyue's wrinkled old face was deeply cold, almost black like the bottom of a pot: "Yes, I wouldn't even have this right, would I?"
"Of course you do, but Lan Muzi is currently the most suitable person to succeed me. If you are unwilling to teach, I can only do it on your behalf."
Yun Ming responded leisurely, then said in a deep voice: "This incident sounds an alarm for us. The cultivation of the new generation is a big problem. With Sister Yue gone, who is willing to take over as the Head of the Outer Academy?"
The elders remained silent, and Long Yeyue turned her face away.
Yun Ming looked at Zhuo Shi, who immediately shivered: "Boss, you know me, I only like to be passive."
Feng Wuyu immediately blew himself up: "Boss, you know me, if I'm the Head of the Outer Academy, the Outer Academy will be forging every day."
"Boss, you know me, if I'm the Head of the Outer Academy, all the students will slack off—" An elder didn't finish his sentence before Yun Ming glared at him fiercely.
Everyone has unique skills, right? If you can't do it, my wife will!
Yun Ming looked at Ya Li: "You have no problem, right?"
Ya Li looked troubled and whispered: "Brother Ming, you know me, I haven't managed things for many years—how about you assign me an assistant?"
"Who do you want to help?" Yun Ming's old face flushed slightly. The reason Ya Li hadn't managed things for many years was because of him.
"Tang Yinmeng."
"Good, she'll be the Vice Head!"
Yun Ming immediately decided. It would be little Tang. After a few years, she would be officially promoted.
The elders were all old men enjoying retirement. Even Zhuo Shi, who took in Disciples, was considered actively contributing to Shrek. Otherwise, how could it be Cai Yue'er's turn to manage the Outer Academy?
Yun Ming simply didn't count on them. While Lan Muzi and his partner were still here, he quickly added responsibilities to strengthen their sense of duty. If he missed these two, there would be no one left.
"Without further ado, contact the families of those students immediately and come with me to the East Sea. Otherwise, who knows what those students will become."
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"In the individual competition's semi-finals, Gu Yue of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy wins! She defeated Yan Ling of Shrek, proving her strength!"
On the central fighting stage of the Tianhai Stadium, Yan Ling knelt on one knee, an ice cone embedded in her chest, wind blades stuck in her limbs, parts of her skin charred black, her entire body trembling.
The shadow of the Bright Phoenix flickered precariously. She looked at the elegant girl opposite her, who had manipulated the four elements to knock her down, and whispered in despair.
"My Senior Brother and Senior Sister will avenge me—"
Gu Yue walked up to her, subtly curling her lip: "Older than me, higher cultivation than me, yet you lost so badly. Truly shameless."
With that, she delivered a flying kick to the opponent's chest, sending all the pride of this Shrek Genius off the competition stage.
Afterward, she lightly clapped her hands, a slight smile playing on her lips.
It felt good to be as ruthless as Feng Zaixing.
In the stands, Feng Zaixing, watching the live broadcast through a soul-guided light screen, nodded slightly.
Leng Yaozhu sat upright, watching, her expression gentle.
Suddenly, her gaze changed, looking towards the sky.
Nearly ten colorful streaks of light swept across the sky. The first person was extremely handsome, with an elegant face revealing a refined sharpness. Just walking in the sky, he seemed to be the center of the entire World.
"Yun Ming?"