"Blue Silver King, Sky-Shattering Hammer, hidden weapons... and that technique he used just now..."
This is practically an enhanced version of the Ancestor Tang San!
"But... if I recall his background check correctly, the boy is an orphan. He only has a younger brother with no blood relation. Where did he learn these Tang Sect ultimate techniques?"
Doubt unconsciously surfaced in Yan Shaozhe's heart.
"Since the boy's surname is Tang... perhaps his parents were members of the Tang Sect?"
Du Weilun began to construct a backstory in his mind.
The Tang Sect had gradually declined over the years. Some time ago, many disciples left the sect; it's possible that Tang San's parents were descendants of those departed disciples. Tang San likely inherited these ultimate techniques from the legacy they left behind.
"...That makes sense. It is indeed a possibility."
The Tang Sect ultimate techniques didn't exist solely within the Tang Sect; Shrek Academy also had them in their collection.
However, they had always refrained from spreading them due to concerns about the Tang Sect's existence, fearing that teaching these techniques would bring infamy to Shrek Academy and tarnish Shrek's glory.
But now, the so-called Tang Sect consisted only of that student named Tang Ya, who had already joined the Spirit Transmission Pagoda—which was part of Shrek Academy.
Perhaps they could use the name of rebuilding the Tang Sect to plant people within it, thereby allowing the Tang Sect to fully merge into Shrek?
Hmm... perhaps this Tang San, a suspected lost bloodline of the Tang Sect, was the perfect opportunity!
"Once the Freshman Assessment is over, go talk to that Tang Ya. Have this Tang San join the Tang Sect... that way, it'll be perfectly legitimate."
Yan Shaozhe murmured to himself. Clearly, faced with such a genius, even he couldn't help but feel moved to pave the way for him.
If his performance in the subsequent assessments was equally good, perhaps he could even take him on as a student?
...
A while later, in the Shrek Outer Court infirmary.
Dai Huabin slowly woke up on his hospital bed.
As soon as he opened his eyes, a middle-aged man nearby hurried over to support him.
"Young Master!"
Dai Huabin was slightly dazed, but he quickly remembered exactly what had happened. In an instant, bone-deep hatred erupted from his eyes.
"It's that same low-life poisoning method, no mistake—it's Tang San!"
Dai Huabin paused slightly, turning to look at his bodyguard: "Have you figured out Tang San's specific situation?"
"I have investigated thoroughly as you ordered, Young Master. In the property Tang San rents within Shrek City, there is only a younger brother two years his junior. I have already sent men to monitor them; we can take him away at any time."
"Good..."
Dai Huabin spoke with suppressed rage. After a brief pause, he added:
"Get ready. Wait until the end of the semester, then make your move!"
"Yes, Young Master!"
Hearing the guard's reply, Dai Huabin's expression softened ever so slightly.
Tang San... I will definitely make you pay!*
...
Time moved forward a few days to the final match of the Freshman Assessment. Simultaneously, inside the Sea God Pavilion, a meeting began.
"Why the sudden meeting today? Old Ma, do you have any idea?" An elder surnamed Qi sat in his seat, whispering to a familiar elder beside him.
"Not sure... perhaps that Dean Skydream has come up with another invention," Old Ma said uncertainly.
Elder Qi wanted to say more, but suddenly, several figures walked in slowly.
It was Mu En, along with Huo Yuhao pushing the wheelchair. At the same time, Xuan Zi, who hadn't shown his face for a long time, appeared behind them.
"It seems... everyone is here?"
Huo Yuhao scanned the room with a smile, but no one dared to pick up the conversation.
"Elder Mu..."
Huo Yuhao softly asked for instructions.
Mu En nodded and spoke directly: "Xuan Zi, do you remember the names on the list?"
"I remember them, Elder Mu."
Xuan Zi's voice was somewhat raspy, but he nodded firmly.
This dialogue left the various elders confused. They were about to speak, but in the next instant, Mu En acted.
The pressure of a Limit Douluo directly locked onto several of the elders. Xuan Zi didn't hesitate; Soul Power gathered in his palms, forming giant hands that lunged directly at several people!
The targeted elders looked stunned; they had never expected Mu En and Xuan Zi to move against them.
Caught off guard, aside from a few who were knocked unconscious, the other marked elders had their cultivation directly stripped away before being tossed into a corner like dead dogs.
Old Ma, sitting next to Elder Qi, tried to resist, but in the next moment, Xuan Zi delivered a heavy punch directly to his dantian. Old Ma immediately spat out blood and slumped to the floor.
"Old Ma... Old Ma... Old Ma... OLD MA!!!"
Seeing his friend in such a miserable state, Elder Qi's expression instantly filled with grief.
"Rest assured, everyone. This is a planned purge, but the targets are only the 'black sheep'! As long as you are clean, Elder Xuan will not move against those sitting here."
Huo Yuhao explained with a light laugh. Simultaneously, documents appeared in his hand and were distributed to the several uninformed elders present.
These contained evidence of all the abuse of power and self-enrichment committed by the elders whose cultivation had just been stripped.
Instantly, Elder Qi, who was still hugging Old Ma and weeping, froze. His sadness vanished, and he shouted: "I and evil are irreconcilable!"
Huo Yuhao was very satisfied with this attitude. Nodding with a smile, he looked at the crowd:
"I presume you all understand the general situation. The people in these files defiled the glory of Shrek! They brought shame to my—ahem, our—Shrek!
"I believe you all detest the presence of such black sheep in our Shrek!
"It is because of these people that Shrek has stagnated! It is why we have declined so!"
Huo Yuhao spoke with righteous indignation, his expression furious.
Even without intentionally using the power of emotions, his passive Emotional Domain unconsciously infected those around him with a hint of resentment!
A slight smile appeared at the corners of Huo Yuhao's mouth. He raised both hands, his voice passionate:
"Gentlemen... this is a reform! It is the prelude to our rise! Are you willing to contribute a part of your strength to the future of Shrek?"
...
Meanwhile, in the Shrek Outer Court, Zhang Lexuan led Security Sections 1 and 2 of the Spirit Transmission Pagoda, descending upon the campus.
Without any hesitation, the purge operation began!
Not only that, all teachers from the Soul Tool Department were mobilized. Under the leadership of Elder Song, the Inner Court Inspection Team—composed of Inner Court students—also joined the purge.
In an instant, the figures of the purging personnel were everywhere throughout Shrek Academy.
Except for the location of the Freshman Assessment finals.
This area was personally overseen by Yan Shaozhe, and his sole target was Zhou Yi below.
Yan Shaozhe's eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze dangerous.
However, Zhou Yi was focused entirely on waiting for the match to begin, eagerly anticipating Tang San winning the championship, completely unaware that disaster was already upon her.