On the other side, Zhou Yi broke away from the main group of Shrek Academy members, panting heavily, her eyes filled with excitement.
She had long wanted to leave that Shrek Academy and join the Shrek Academy in the Sky, but she had been troubled by not finding a way to reach that Sky Shrek Academy.
It was said that the Sky Shrek Academy was located thousands of meters up in the sky, and as a mere Spirit Emperor, she absolutely couldn't reach it. But now things were different—the people from that Sky Shrek Academy were not far away.
Moreover, Zhou Yi had witnessed with her own eyes the prowess of that Sky Shrek Academy: those black mechas, those powerful teachers, those monstrous students... And then compared to her current Shrek Academy, it was simply beyond hope.
Zhou Yi gritted her teeth, her resolve growing even firmer. She was only twenty-eight or twenty-nine, with a promising future ahead; she couldn't waste all her time at that rotten Shrek Academy.
Since Fan Yu was unwilling to leave with her... then she didn't want him either.
A look of determination flashed in Zhou Yi's eyes. Once she established herself at that Sky Shrek Academy, they would definitely regret not making the same choice as her.
Zhou Yi was quite confident in herself.
After all, at the original Shrek Academy, the pass rate of the students she taught was quite high.
Moreover, nearly a quarter of them had entered the Inner Court, surpassing the vast majority of senior teachers. The students she cultivated were also quite obedient.
For a school, having obedient students was certainly necessary, right? She could achieve that. As for Ning Tian and Wu Feng, whom she had expelled, once she entered the Sky Shrek Academy, she could expel them a second time just as she had the first.
Zhou Yi quickly returned to the plaza of Shrek Academy, her gaze soon landing on Shen Yi. This woman, who looked even younger than herself, was a teacher from that Sky Shrek Academy. Youth meant inexperience and little seniority, while she herself had extensive seniority.
However, as she looked at Shen Yi, a trace of envy flashed in Zhou Yi's eyes. After all, Shen Yi had chosen the right academy from the start and achieved quite a lot. As for herself, she had chosen wrong and wasted time. But she was still young and could still turn back from the wrong path.
Zhou Yi quickly raised her hand and tore off the mask on her face, revealing delicate features beneath.
Though she was quite disheveled, her clothes covered in dust, her facial features were still rather beautiful, with eyes and brows as lovely as spring. Of course, Zhou Yi was still in a sorry state; even though she hadn't fought the Abyssal Creatures with all her might, those Abyssal Creatures had no intention of letting her go.
Her body still bore many wounds, her clothes were torn in several places, and she looked quite bedraggled overall.
But Zhou Yi didn't care about that. She walked straight up to Shen Yi and asked directly.
"I want to join your Shrek Academy. I am a teacher at this Shrek Academy, and I can bring help to your Shrek Academy. I have a good educational philosophy. At the original Shrek Academy, the students I taught had a very high pass rate, and nearly a quarter of them entered the Inner Court. This achievement surpasses the vast majority of senior teachers. I have been a teacher for quite a long time, and I definitely have experience."
Zhou Yi's eyes were full of expectation, thinking that Shen Yi would recommend her to that Shrek Academy.
Shen Yi looked at Zhou Yi, paused for a moment, then spoke slowly.
"I know of you. I have some understanding of you."
Hearing this, Zhou Yi couldn't help but show a delighted expression. Since Shen Yi knew her, then she would be allowed in, right?
She hadn't expected to encounter such good fortune. She had indeed found the right person. If Shen Yi here were Mu Jin, that person would definitely cause trouble for her.
But the next moment, Zhou Yi's expression froze, and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes.
"During the battle with the Abyssal Creatures, you chose to run away, didn't you?"
Zhou Yi quickly tried to explain.
"I am a teacher. My duty is to teach and nurture students, not to fight those Abyssal Creatures."
"If I survive, I can teach more people. If I die, that would be a great loss to the academy. I could have cultivated countless geniuses. If I died, countless geniuses might be buried and unrecognized."
Zhou Yi spoke these words with full confidence. Of course, she also thought that Shen Yi would understand her choice. After all... everyone cherished their life. What was wrong with her running away?
But Shen Yi simply shook her head and refused.
"Sorry, I can't let you join."
Zhou Yi was stunned, her pupils contracted sharply, and her face was full of disbelief.
"Why?! What right do you have to stop me? I want to see your dean!"
"A teacher should lead by example. When facing danger, they should step forward, not choose to run away and ignore the lives of students, especially when the students are also fighting desperately. You are not worthy of joining Shrek Academy. Not just our academy, but your original academy as well."
"You are not worthy of being a teacher."
After saying this, Shen Yi had no intention of continuing to deal with Zhou Yi and turned to leave, leaving Zhou Yi alone standing there in a daze. Her heart was filled with indignation at being so humiliated.
However, Zhou Yi was also aware of the gap in strength between them. Although Shen Yi had not shown her own strength, just based on the strength of those students, Zhou Yi knew that she was no match for Shen Yi.
Zhou Yi was quite shrewd, but now she had nowhere to go. Lost in thought, her legs suddenly gave way, and she fell to her knees on the ground.
She propped her hands on the ground, lowered her head, looking as if all her strength had been drained.
Just then, a figure walked over from the distance. It was Fan Yu.
After hearing the discussions among the Shrek Academy members, he had chosen to come here directly. Fan Yu still couldn't believe his ears—Zhou Yi had actually become a deserter and betrayed her own academy.
Fan Yu now stood not far away, having witnessed everything that had just happened. He walked up to Zhou Yi.
Sensing someone approaching, Zhou Yi slowly raised her head. When she saw Fan Yu, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, then a glimmer of hope ignited.
"Fan Yu... you're here... leave with me."
Zhou Yi looked at Fan Yu pleadingly, her voice choked with emotion, looking quite sorrowful.
"The farther we stay away from these troublesome matters, the better. Leave this Shrek Academy, leave that Shrek Academy... Let all these chaotic things go to hell! Even if the Douluo Continent is destroyed, they will bear the brunt. Let's not meddle in any of it!"
Fan Yu looked at Zhou Yi and remained silent for a long time. Finally, he spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of weariness.
"Zhou Yi, let's... get divorced."
Zhou Yi was completely stunned, her pupils sharply contracting, her face full of disbelief.
"What did you say?! Fan Yu, what did you say?! Divorce? Are you insane?!"
"Didn't you say you loved me the most? Why?!"
As she spoke these words, Zhou Yi's voice was filled with rage. She stood up and grabbed Fan Yu by the collar.
"Enough. You are no longer the same as before. The Zhou Yi I knew in the past was not this kind of person."
Fan Yu pulled Zhou Yi's hand away, left these words, and then departed.
Zhou Yi stood there stunned, watching Fan Yu's back, then fell to her knees and burst into tears.
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A/N: Karma. It truly is the female dog is it not? Serves you right, you old hag!
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