Chapter 145: Undercurrents on the Podium, Rivals.
With the appearance of Flanders, an advertisement immediately flew towards Shi Nian, "Old Freak Shi, are you interested in investing in an old friend's advertisement? I'll break your bones."
Meanwhile, Ma Hongjun, gradually recovering from his shock, approached Flanders and said, "Teacher... this guy is not someone you can easily deal with..."
Before he could finish, Flanders, who had his back to the crowd, reached out to stop him. He then said slowly, "Well! I know this guy's depth and character."
"Flanders? I didn't expect that after all these years, you, such a stingy person, are still alive."
Shi Nian looked at Flanders in front of him, and after sensing the soul power he had just emitted, a hint of fear flashed in his eyes.
"Haha, Brother Shi really loves to joke. I haven't even made enough money yet, how could I possibly be willing to die?"
"Humph!"
Seeing Flanders' fake smile, Shi Nian snorted coldly and replied, "I'll wait for you to die and burn paper money for you."
Then he suddenly flicked his sleeves, turned around, and left with everyone from Canghui Academy.
As for Flanders, after hearing his words, he didn't seem angry at all, and acted as if nothing had happened. He even shouted, "No problem, thank you."
This made Shi Nian, who had just left, suddenly pause.
"Teacher, do you know him?"
Ma Hongjun pointed at Shi Nian's departing back and asked curiously.
Flanders stood with his hands behind his back, facing the Shrek people, his tone slightly gloomy.
"Well, that old fellow's name is Shi Nian. He's vindictive and his spirit is incredibly vicious and formidable. Although his spirit power is only level 72, his spirit is so special that even ordinary Soul Douluos can't easily defeat him."
At this point, Flanders suddenly turned around, his face serious. "From now on, stay away from him."
Just then, "Team Shrek, please enter."
"It's my turn, let's go. By the way..." Flanders seemed to suddenly remember something and turned around and said, "You guys can't wear masks or cloaks for now."
"Why?"
Oscar asked subconsciously.
Flanders rested his right hand on his chin and said with a gentle expression, "I want others to see your warm smiles, so that more people will come to advertise."
With that, he walked away.
"Oh my god. Thank goodness we prepared ahead of time, otherwise, we'd be so embarrassed."
"Come on, stop rambling. Let's go."
...
"The last to enter is the Shrek Academy team. And their slogan is... Phew! Invest in the future champions..."
As the host's voice fell, the audience in the stands erupted in laughter, their voices booing one after another.
"Smile, remember to smile!"
Flanders shouted from the stands, waving his hands and cheering as the Shrek team entered.
"Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!"
At this moment, even the icy Zhu Zhuqing couldn't hold it in any longer. She clenched her fists, her face darkening.
"Damn it, I can't hold it in any longer."
Dai Mubai seemed to be cooperating with Zhu Zhuqing, his muscles tensed, ready to explode at any moment.
"I didn't expect the dean to pull such a tantrum."
Xuan Mo placed his hand on Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's shoulders and sighed, "It'll be over in a moment. Just bear with it."
The opening ceremony proceeded smoothly.
As for Xuan Mo, accustomed to the routine, he subconsciously ignored the rambling explanations and glanced around at the podium.
Emperor Xue Ye sat on the platform, observing the spirit masters below, his expression impassive. He then turned to Ning Fengzhi, who sat below him. "Sect Master Ning, I wonder what you think of this match?"
Ning Fengzhi bowed slightly. "I have a few thoughts."
"Sect Master Ning, I'm glad to hear your thoughts, Your Majesty. Could you please share your thoughts with Saras?"
Suddenly, Saras, the Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall, approached and unceremoniously sat down next to Emperor Xue Ye.
"Haha, it's just the Shrek team," Ning Fengzhi said without hesitation. He and Bone Douluo, standing behind him, turned toward Shrek Academy, their eyes meeting Xuan Mo's.
Noticing Ning Fengzhi's gaze, Saras and Emperor Xue Ye simultaneously turned their gazes towards Shrek.
"It seems Sect Master Ning is truly optimistic."
Emperor Xue Ye stroked his white beard slightly, and his gaze towards Shrek changed from indifference to respect.
"Hmph!"
Just as Emperor Xue Ye said this, behind him came an untimely sneer from the three academic committee members of the Tiandou Imperial Academy. Prince Xue Xing, hearing this sneer, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
"I wonder what Academic Committee Meng means?"
"How dare this old minister..."
Xue Ye silently glanced at Prince Xue Xing, then turned his attention to Ning Fengzhi and Saras. He said, "Education Committee Meng, please feel free to speak."
Then, with Emperor Xue Ye as his patron, Meng Shenji recounted everything that had transpired. After hearing this, Emperor Xue Ye's expression, previously ambivalent, darkened as if covered in ash.
Without further ado, he instructed Prince Xue Xing to return home after the match to reflect on his actions.
Saras was so delighted by this "farce" before him that he practically crossed his legs.
The next moment, Salas turned his gaze to Ning Fengzhi. "Since Sect Master Ning is so optimistic about that so-called Shrek Academy, I wonder what your thoughts are?"
"I don't have any," Ning Fengzhi, the old fox, brushed off Salas's question with a single sentence. He then flattered him, "On the contrary, the Spirit Hall boasts a wealth of talent. Their students are one in a million, and their strength is unparalleled. This is obvious to all."
"Of course," Salas said bluntly, even Emperor Xue Ye, standing beside him, disregarding his courtesy.
...
With the opening ceremony concluded, the competition officially began.
At this moment, Emperor Xue Ye, standing on the rostrum, was drawing the first match of the preliminaries, assigning the opponents.
However, in this situation, it was clear that he had ceded the match to Platinum Bishop Salas.
At this moment, Saras was unceremonious. He flung his robe and approached the draw, muttering to himself, "Hmph! Since you won't tell me, Shrek, let me see what kind of geniuses you truly are."
In the draw box, Saras made no secret, openly mobilizing his soul power to sense the situation in front of Emperor Xue Ye and the others, preparing to pull out Shrek's note.
Ning Fengzhi, upon seeing him approach Emperor Xue Ye, had just uttered, "Your Majesty..." when he was interrupted by the Emperor.
While Emperor Xue Ye appeared calm on the surface, he was actually furious at Saras's actions. He still said, "Let him."
Finally, the host announced,
"Next, Shrek Academy will face the Tiandou Royal Academy vice-team! Both teams, please enter!"
Upon hearing the host's words, Xuan Mo and the others, unaware of the situation, except for Tai Long and the other four substitutes, exchanged glances and shared malicious smiles.
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