After the lottery concluded, Gu Xun and Dong Qianqiu exited the lottery room and were escorted by the proctor to the dean's office.
"Students Gu Xun and Dong Qianqiu, we summoned you today regarding the Elite Class."
The dean's gaze sharpened as he addressed them, prompting Dong Qianqiu to sit up straighter.
"This is the academy's cultivation agreement. Heaven Dou Academy's goal is to fully nurture the students in the Elite Class, preparing them for admission into Shrek Academy."
As the dean explained the Elite Class, Gu Xun's eyebrow twitched. Shrek—was it truly that captivating?
"You mean that interstellar top academy, Shrek Academy?!"
Dong Qianqiu delivered the line with dramatic flair. The dean nodded and continued.
"Precisely. I require you to sign this agreement. After all, the Elite Class receives the most substantial resources. Should you transfer to another academy midway, the academy would suffer significant losses."
Dong Qianqiu glanced at the agreement on the table, then looked at Gu Xun. Gu Xun, noticing Dong Qianqiu's gaze, felt puzzled.
"Why are you looking at me?"
"I just want to know if you're signing or not?"
"I don't need to sign an agreement to join the Elite Class."
Dong Qianqiu froze upon hearing this, then realized Gu Xun's background seemed incredibly powerful. He instantly understood.
"Then I'll sign."
Dong Qianqiu signed the non-transfer agreement, and the dean's face instantly broke into a beaming smile.
Gu Xun had a guaranteed admission spot—specifically, Elf Planet's quota. In the original story, Yuan Enhuihui also entered through this route, though he still participated in the final exams.
Both Elf Planet and the Spirit Beast Clan held reserved spots. Should any hendred-thousand-year spirit beast in human form wish to study at Shrek Academy, the school would naturally welcome them.
After all, a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast possessed innate full soul power talent, with the minimum talent of becoming a titled Douluo.
In the Ultimate Fighting Era, spirit beasts and the human race signed a treaty, meaning spirit beasts in human form no longer had to fear being hunted.
After signing the agreement, Dong Qianqiu and Gu Xun departed. Following the final exams, a month-long vacation awaited.
"Gu Xun, when are we going to the Spirit Ascension Platform at the Spirit Pagoda?"
Dong Qianqiu asked Gu Xun about visiting the Spirit Ascension Platform. Gu Xun pondered for a moment before replying.
"When you reach level 20. You should be close, right?"
"Yeah, within a week, I'll definitely break through to level 20."
"Alright then. Once you hit level 20, we'll go together."
"Whatever you say."
Dong Qianqiu agreed without objection. The two walked side by side toward the school gate, where a luxury limousine waited as usual.
Gu Xun and Dong Qianqiu climbed into the car and drove toward the villa district. Later, the human, shark, and dragon used a teleportation anchor to arrive at Elf Planet.
"Paopao, did you miss me?"
Upon arriving at Elf Planet, Dong Qianqiu immediately greeted Paopao, who had grown again in size.
Paopao responded by diving and blowing bubbles. Half a year had passed, and Paopao's lifespan had reached the century mark.
It was no surprise, given its lineage from the Demon Spirit Great White Shark King clan. Though the Lake of Life and Gu Xun's high-quality feed also contributed.
At the same time, a ten-year-old whale-type soul beast, even larger than Paopao, swam up beside her.
Spotting it, Paopao immediately began playing with the creature. Gu Xun smiled as he watched the scene of the Demon Spirit Great White Shark King and the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King frolicking together.
The Demon Spirit Great White Shark and the Deep Sea Demonic Whale had actually become friends—truly a rare sight, and quite amusing.
This Deep Sea Demonic Whale King was also one Gu Xun had cultivated on a whim, and it happened to be female.
The rulers of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale clan numbered only three across the entire Douluo Continent; the first was the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King slain by Tang San, whose soul now resided within Tang San's spirit bone.
The second was the Demon Emperor, though she had been devoured by the Abyssal Sage King, her soul consumed entirely. The third was Lan Fozi.
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King Gu Xun created was also female, and he sensed a glimmer of hope.
After all, the Demon Spirit Great White Shark King and the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King were sworn enemies. Yet here, under Gu Xun's care, they grew up together as good friends—how utterly delightful!
"Gu Xun, when will Qiu'er and Huihui be back?"
Dong Qianqiu asked curiously. Gu Xun glanced at the time and replied.
"Same as our usual school dismissal time. Since our finals ended today, they'll be back earlier. They should arrive in about two hours."
With that, Gu Xun brought over a lounge chair and set down a box, preparing to start fishing. Seeing this, Dong Qianqiu also fetched a lounge chair.
"Gu Xun, give me a fishing rod too."
"You want to fish?"
"Yeah, might as well kill time."
Gu Xun's expression turned peculiar. Sharks usually hunt directly, didn't they? This shark, Dong Qianqiu, wasn't pure—she was actually fishing.
"What's with that look?"
Frozen Autumn frowned at Gu Xun's strange expression. Was something wrong?
"Nothing. Here's your rod. And this is the bait."
Gu Xun handed over all the fishing gear. But before she could react, he cast his line without any preparation.