Shrek Academy, downstairs in the first-year dormitory building of the Foreign Languages Department.
Golden sunlight filtered through the dense foliage, casting its glow on the quiet path in front of the freshmen dormitory building.
An elderly man with gray hair and a hunched back was lying quietly on a worn-out recliner, his eyes slightly closed, as if he had fallen asleep.
He looked very ordinary, like the old man next door, without a trace of the aura of a strong person.
However, who could have imagined that this seemingly dying old man was actually the true pillar of Shrek Academy in the Douluo Continent today—Dragon God Douluo, Mu En!
"Ancestor Xuanzu!"
A series of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the place. Beibei and Tang Ya came running over, panting, with a hint of anxiety on their faces.
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Mu En slowly opened his eyes, a kind smile flashing across his previously cloudy gaze.
"It's Beibei...and Xiao Ya. Why are you running so fast?" Mu En made a gentle joke; his voice, though somewhat aged, carried a reassuring quality.
"Ancestor, something terrible has happened!"
Beibei didn't even bother to catch her breath before squatting down next to Mu En and speaking with a serious expression.
"We have discovered an academy thousands of meters above the Star Dou Great Forest!"
"And... that academy is also called Shrek Academy!"
Upon hearing this, a slight ripple finally appeared on Mu En's usually expressionless face.
He sat up slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his cloudy eyes.
"High in the sky?"
"Shrek Academy with the same name?"
Mu En shook his head, his tone tinged with doubt.
"Beibei, are you sure you didn't see it wrong?"
"When I was young, I also traveled to the heavens, and I can say that I know the sky of Douluo Continent like the back of my hand."
"But I have never heard of any force that could establish a sect thousands of meters in the air, especially one with the same name as Shrek Academy."
To understand the resources and technology required to establish an academy in such a place is simply unimaginable!
Even the Sun Moon Empire, which currently boasts the most advanced soul guidance technology, probably couldn't do this, right?
"Old Master Mu, it's absolutely true!"
Tang Ya, who was standing nearby, quickly interjected, her tone firm.
"We saw it with our own eyes! That academy was like a floating island suspended in the clouds, and there were even flying cars!"
"If you don't believe me, you can ask Beibei. It's impossible that we both misread things, right?"
Mu En looked at Bebe, and seeing the latter nod solemnly, the doubt in his eyes deepened.
'Could it be... that I'm really just ignorant? Or is it a hidden superpower?'
"And..."
Beibei hesitated for a moment, as if organizing her thoughts.
"Furthermore, we even fought against one of the students from that academy."
"Oh?" Mu En became somewhat interested, lay back down on the recliner, and asked slowly.
What was the result?
In his view, as one of the twin stars of Shrek Academy's outer court and a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, Beibei's strength is definitely among the top of his peers.
Mu En has already considered Beibei as a candidate for the next generation of Shrek Seven Devils.
However, Bei Bei's next words stunned Mu En, a Limit Douluo who had lived for hundreds of years.
"We lost."
Beibei lowered her head, a bitter look on her face.
"And... it was a crushing defeat. The most crucial point is... the opponent is only a second-ring Great Soul Master."
"What?!" Mu En's eyes widened suddenly, filled with disbelief. "The second sing level? You lost to a second-ring Grand Soul Master?!"
Mu En's voice rose slightly with shock.
'How is this possible?!'
Bei Bei is now a three-ring Soul Master, and possesses a top-tier beast spirit, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex! He has also mastered the Tang Sect's ultimate techniques!
You should know that challenges beyond one's level usually only happen at Shrek Academy. How could someone from Shrek Academy, and one of the twin stars from the outer academy, be successfully challenged by someone of a higher level?
It's simply unbelievable.
"Who...is the other party?"
Mu En's expression became slightly serious; things didn't seem as simple as he had imagined.
"It's a girl who looks younger than us."
Tang Ya added from the side. "Her name is Ye Xinglan.That girl... is really strong.
Especially her swordsmanship..."
"Ancestor, you may not believe it. But I'm certain that the little girl who only has a second ring has already reached the legendary state of Oneness With The Sword!"
Man and Sword As One!
Upon hearing those four words, Mu En's pupils suddenly contracted. As a former powerhouse who once stood at the pinnacle of the continent, he naturally understood what this realm meant.
That is a realm that countless sword spirit masters can hardly reach even after a lifetime of hard work!
How could a little girl from the Second Ring Road, only eleven or twelve years old, possibly comprehend the unity of man and sword?
This is more than just genius. This is a monster! It's a real monster!
Mu En let out a long breath.
"It seems... this world is indeed full of hidden talents. I thought Shrek Academy was already a gathering place for monsters, but I never expected... there are other monsters in this world that are even stronger."
"Heroes of the world are as numerous as carp crossing a river, but I... am getting old after all."
Mu En sighed, then seemed to remember something and changed the subject. "Since there is such a magical academy and such amazing students, I really want to visit it."
"Beibei, go and inform Xuanzi to come over and accompany me to properly visit this academy with the same name."
Upon hearing the name Xuanzi, Beibei and Tang Ya's expressions instantly stiffened.
The two looked at each other and saw the worry in each other's eyes. Mu En planned to visit Shrek Academy, but... Xuanzi had already gone there to cause trouble, and there was no way to stop him.
"We ran into Elder Xuan when we came back. After we told him about this, he rushed up there. I don't know if he's arrived yet."
"What?!"
Mu En's expression changed drastically, and he abruptly sat up from the recliner, this time genuinely panicked.
He knew his junior apprentice's temper all too well. The junior apprentice cared deeply about the honor of Shrek Academy. If anyone dared to use the exact same name as Shrek Academy, he would tear that academy down.
They might even take some resources from that academy as compensation, though most of it would end up in Xuanzi's pocket.
But... that Shrek Academy with the same name is no small fry. If it can enable a two-ring Soul Master to master the unity of man and sword, then it means that this school has a lot of resources.
Moreover... if a school can cultivate such a promising student, then it must have many strong individuals among its students!
Mu En now hopes that Xuanzi will be distracted by eating chicken legs on the way and fail to find the academy, otherwise it would be troublesome if they became enemies.
"Go and fetch Shao Zhe here!"
Mu En spoke to Beibei.
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