"Shrek Academy has arrived. They're now at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy."
Hearing that the Shrek group had reached the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, Bibi Dong's brows tightened. "Son, it seems Heaven Dou City won't be peaceful anymore."
Zhou Sidong smiled helplessly. "When has Heaven Dou City ever been peaceful?"
"That's true." Bibi Dong also smiled. "If I remember correctly, the Academy's long break starts in three months. When that time comes, I should return as well. Before that, take Zhuqing and come home with me. Go see your grandfather."
"Take Zhuqing home with me?" Zhou Sidong was a little startled.
"There are things you can't hide forever. Zhuqing deserves to know. Tell her what you have to tell her. When you two get married later, you won't be able to hide anything anyway." Bibi Dong said.
"…I understand." Zhou Sidong nodded.
"Two months ago, Ning Fengzhi came to find you, didn't he?" Bibi Dong suddenly asked.
"That's right. He wanted to recruit me and Zhuqing into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and he wanted to learn the secret behind our 'adventure.' He wanted to replicate it." Zhou Sidong replied.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's hands really stretch far. You two refused back then, but according to information from our insiders, Bone Douluo even suggested secretly 'dealing with' you two." A cold gleam flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes as she looked in the direction of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
"Killing to silence us? If they can't have us, destroy us?" Zhou Sidong slowly shook his head. "That definitely fits a major clan's attitude."
If I can't possess you, then I'd rather destroy you so you'll never become a threat later.
"And after that?" Zhou Sidong asked.
"Ning Fengzhi refused. One reason was that your father Zhou and your mother Yang hold important positions in the Heaven Dou City Spirit Hall. They wouldn't dare touch you easily—Salas would notice, and we'd have leverage. The second reason is Xue'er. You're close to her, and Ning Fengzhi is her teacher. He didn't dare act rashly." Bibi Dong explained.
"Hmph! Old bastard." Zhou Sidong snorted coldly.
"And then there's the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan… and that arrogant fool Yu Xiaogang. After you left the Academy yesterday, Flender and Yu Xiaogang teamed up and pulled the classic 'villain complains before the victim.'"
This continent is dark. There's always a knife waiting for your back.
"Am I supposed to be afraid of them?" Zhou Sidong shrugged. "Tomorrow, Shrek Academy definitely won't be joining the Imperial Academy. They'll get out—like beaten dogs!"
…
After staying one night in Heaven Dou City, Zhou Sidong and Zhu Zhuqing returned to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy early the next morning.
At the same time, led by Flender and the 'Grandmaster,' the Shrek group was already in the waiting hall. Before them, the three Education Committee members sat upright in their seats.
"Greetings, honored Education Committee members. I am Flender, dean of Shrek Academy." Flender bowed.
Dream Godmachine, the chief, greeted him with a smile. "Dean Flender, welcome! Teacher Qin Ming has explained everything. Having your academy merge with ours is truly an honor for us."
Hearing this, Flender was delighted. He secretly praised Qin Ming's tact. Once they merged, the Shrek students could participate in the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament.
Shrek Academy would no longer exist, but Flender would gain a high position, and with his Spirit Saint strength, his treatment would surely be good.
Once today was over, he would officially become a teacher of the Imperial Academy. When that happened, controlling students like Zhou Sidong and Zhu Zhuqing would be a piece of cake.
That was the beautiful dream inside Flender's head.
Right then, Yu Xiaogang abruptly asked, "Chief Dream Godmachine, may I ask how your academy's Zhu Zhuqing absorbed a ten-thousand-year spirit ring as her fourth ring?"
It was the question that had driven him crazy for months. He had searched every book he could, and still found nothing.
He wanted an answer. If possible, he wanted Tang San to obtain a ten-thousand-year fourth ring too.
The three Education Committee members exchanged glances. Everyone perked their ears—especially Dai Mubai and Tang San, listening word by word.
"Tell them. It's not a secret anyway." Bai Baoshan said.
Yu Xiaogang was shocked. Not a secret? Fourth ring surpassing the 5,000-year limit? Someone without the talent should explode instantly.
There had to be a reason.
"Three months ago, Zhou Sidong and Zhu Zhuqing went to the Sunset Forest together to hunt spirit beasts. They were gone for three days. What happened during that time, we do not know.
"But the reason they could both gain a ten-thousand-year fourth ring is because they found a type of herb. After consuming it, their spirit power rose several ranks instantly, with no harm to the body." Dream Godmachine explained.
The one who reacted most violently was Tang San.
He asked with urgency, "Chief, Zhou Sidong also has a ten-thousand-year fourth ring?"
"Correct." Dream Godmachine said proudly.
"Lucky bastard…" Tang San gritted.
"Same as Zhuqing? Why them and not me?" Dai Mubai growled.
If they had such a heaven-defying chance, yesterday's fight would have been the opposite.
The Shrek group's faces all turned gloomy. Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun—each one was boiling with envy.
Yu Xiaogang then asked, "Chief… can you tell us what the herb looked like?"
He was desperate. He had been stuck at rank 29 for decades; the 29-to-30 bottleneck was a mountain he could never cross.
Dream Godmachine shook his head. "Don't bother searching."
"Why?" Flender asked. Yu Xiaogang froze.
"These three months, every major force scoured the Sunset Forest. Whatever herb they consumed must already be gone. Even if you hope, it's pointless."
It was like pouring a bucket of ice water over their heads.
Yu Xiaogang's entire body froze. He slowly lowered his head, consumed by bitterness. "Heavens… such a chance… I've been trapped for decades. And now—just as hope appeared—it's gone. Zhou Sidong, I will never forgive you…"
Then he sighed aloud. "What a pity…"
Bai Baoshan sighed too. "Yes. Not only did no one find the herb, many spirit masters died—some eaten by beasts, some falling into ravines… and some killed by Dugu Bo."
"Dugu Bo?!" Flender's heart jumped.
He remembered that name vividly—Zhou Sidong had used it to threaten him back in Soto City.
Dream Godmachine noticed his expression. "Dean Flender, you know Elder Dugu?"
"No, we wouldn't dare. Just heard of his name. His Jade Phosphorus Snake Emperor venom terrifies all spirit masters!" Flender forced a smile.
"Jade Phosphorus Snake Emperor venom? Trash." Tang San whispered disdainfully.
Clap clap clap!
The sound of applause came suddenly.
A squad of guards stormed in, holding spears and taking position. Then an old man wearing luxurious robes entered. Behind him were two men—one was Xue Beng, the prince who had been beaten by Dai Mubai yesterday; the other was Dugu Bo.
Dream Godmachine's expression darkened. Something bad was coming.
"Your Highness Prince Xue Xing, what brings you here today?" Dream Godmachine forced a polite smile.
"Heaven Dou Imperial Academy is the pride of our royal house. As a prince, I have every right to supervise admissions. Who are these people?" Xue Xing demanded.
Dream Godmachine felt annoyed. "Your Highness, they are our invited guests. They are to join the Academy. Why have you come here?"
"Join?" Xue Xing sneered. He pointed at Shrek group. "These people ignored our Academy's prestige, publicly beat a royal family member, and insulted the Academy! And you—charged by the Emperor himself—invite them in? Are you trying to turn the Academy upside down?"
"Your Highness exaggerates. According to our investigation, Xue Beng provoked them first. Dean Flender and the others only retaliated." Bai Baoshan explained.
Xue Xing slammed the table. "My nephew is the Fourth Prince of the Empire! He was beaten and you still side with outsiders? Do you intend to betray Heaven Dou Empire?!"
"That hat is too big for us. If Your Highness disagrees, you may report to His Majesty. No need to quarrel here." Dream Godmachine retorted.
"Wait."Dugu Bo raised a hand.
Everyone fell quiet instantly.
"You said Flender? Which one of you is Flender?" Dugu Bo asked.
Flender trembled from head to toe.
"I-I am Flender… may I ask why Senior Dugu seeks me?" he stammered.
"You are Shrek Academy's dean Flender?"
"Yes…" he whispered.
"Good. Very good."
Dugu Bo suddenly grabbed Flender by the collar and dragged him toward the door.
Everyone froze in shock.
"Dugu Bo, what are you doing?!" Dream Godmachine yelled.
"What? I don't like his face, so I'll beat him. You have a problem?" Dugu Bo said casually.
Before anyone could answer, he dragged Flender outside.
Flender was shaking violently. Staring at Dugu Bo cracking his knuckles, he stuttered, "S-Senior… w-we've never even met… Why… why beat me?"
"Simple. I just don't like you."
Flender's face went pale.What kind of reason is that?!
"I'll hit! I'll hit! I'll hit!!"
Punches rained down like a storm. Flender's nose and mouth bled as he screamed.
"Ahhhh! Senior Dugu please!! Don't hit there!!"
His wails echoed through the hall.
Dream Godmachine's trio looked grim. They couldn't stop Dugu Bo at all.
"Teacher!" Ma Hongjun trembled with rage.
"Flender…" Yu Xiaogang sighed endlessly. With Dugu Bo acting crazy, the plan to join the Imperial Academy was dead.
He decided: once Dugu Bo finished beating Flender, he would suggest leaving immediately. Otherwise the next one punched might be him.
"Damn it!" Dai Mubai clenched his teeth.
"Dean Flender!" Tang San seethed, powerless.
"Uncle, this Senior Dugu is amazing today!" Xue Beng cheered.
"How would I know?" Xue Xing shrugged, though secretly pleased.
Soon, Dugu Bo dragged the barely-human Flender back inside.
Flender curled up like a ball, trembling uncontrollably, eyes wide with terror. The moment he saw Dugu Bo, he nearly jumped out of his skin.
"Xiaogang! Save me! Grandmaster, save me!!" Flender grabbed Yu Xiaogang's leg tightly.
Dream Godmachine tried to speak. "Senior Dugu—"
"Wait." Dugu Bo cut him off and turned to Yu Xiaogang.
"You're the so-called 'Grandmaster'?"
Yu Xiaogang nearly choked on fear. He glared at Flender—dragging me down with you?!
"S-Senior… I am not a 'Grandmaster.' That's just what people call me. My real name is Yu Xiaogang."
He tried to act calm, but his legs were shaking.
"Grandmaster?"Dugu Bo burst into laughter. "What have you contributed to the continent?"
"…None." Yu Xiaogang answered quietly.
"What rank?"
Yu Xiaogang clenched his teeth. "…Twenty-nine."
Dugu Bo nodded lightly.
"I once visited the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. They told me decades ago there was a man named Yu Xiaogang who awakened a mutated martial soul—basically trash. Nearly no innate soul power. After many years he finally broke through rank ten. After obtaining a spirit ring, his cultivation progressed slower than an ant. Stopped forever at rank twenty-nine.
"He couldn't bear the scolding and ridicule, so he ran away in the dead of night. That person… was you, wasn't it?"
Yu Xiaogang's fists tightened, eyes bloodshot.
Dugu Bo's voice grew even colder. "You've contributed nothing to the continent; your soul power is pitiful; you cling to face; you're a scheming petty man who's been plotting against Zhou Sidong since he was a child. I saw through it long ago. Someone like you is just inflating your own ego.
"'Grandmaster'? Hah. Calling you 'trash' is complimenting you."
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