Outside the Grand Soul Arena.
The Shrek team walked out with their heads hanging low.
Originally, they had been full of vigor, ready to take on a big challenge, with each member aiming to secure a victory and quickly reach the Golden Soul level.
But they never expected to be utterly crushed by Ye Feng, which completely shattered their morale. Internal conflicts erupted, leaving them with no desire to continue fighting in the arena.
"Alright, everyone should head back for today. I hope this kind of thing happens for the last time. We are a team, and we should support each other, not stab each other in the back or show disdain," Yu Xiaogang said solemnly.
Hearing this, everyone nodded obediently.
However, Xiao Wu and the other two seemed somewhat perfunctory in their responses.
Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly but didn't say anything more.
If he were teaching at a normal academy, students who backstabbed their peers would have been expelled long ago.
But Shrek only had these few precious talents, and he was also aware of the academy's dire situation.
Expelling even one of them would mean Shrek couldn't participate in competitions, and the academy might lose its teaching qualifications entirely.
This was something he didn't want to see, nor was it something Flender would allow.
Moreover, this batch of students was exceptionally talented, each one a top-tier monster.
With a little nurturing, they would undoubtedly become legendary figures on the continent, and Yu Xiaogang himself could gain fame through them.
Therefore, he naturally didn't want to let these students go to others.
Otherwise, wouldn't he just be handing over his reputation to someone else?
...
As Yu Xiaogang left, the Shrek team dispersed.
Ma Hongjun was only thinking about finding a restaurant to have a good meal—he was starving.
Oscar, on the other hand, wanted to hide under his blanket and continue his "handiwork."
Dai Mubai was seething with anger and planned to find his dozen or so kept women for a wild brawl.
As for Tang San, he was feeling extremely frustrated, as if something green was hovering over his head...
"Xiao Wu, what's going on with you? What exactly is your relationship with Ye Feng? Why have you never mentioned him to me before?" Tang San finally couldn't hold back and questioned her.
"I've already told you, we're just friends. What are you thinking, Third Brother?" Xiao Wu retorted, hands on her hips, clearly annoyed.
"I..."
Tang San was immediately silenced by Xiao Wu's glare.
"Xiao Wu, you seem quite familiar with Ye Feng. Can I meet him?"
At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing, who had been standing nearby, suddenly thought of something and spoke up, though she seemed a bit shy.
"Right, I actually have something to discuss with Ye Feng too. Xiao Wu, could you introduce us?" Ning Rongrong chimed in, grabbing Xiao Wu's hand and looking at her with pleading eyes, her big eyes blinking cutely.
"Huh? Why do you two want to meet Ye Feng?"
Xiao Wu was completely baffled by their requests, having no idea what was going on.
"I think Ye Feng is very strong. I want to learn from him and ask how he managed to achieve such power at such a young age," Zhu Zhuqing said earnestly, though her cheeks were slightly flushed.
Of course, she wasn't lying—aside from that reason, she also had some other thoughts about Ye Feng.
After all, Ye Feng was the only one she found agreeable. If they could become good friends, that would be the best outcome.
"Mm-hmm, I think so too!" Ning Rongrong said without a hint of embarrassment.
In truth, she wanted to draw Ye Feng into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
After all, Ye Feng's talent was simply too extraordinary. He could be considered the most ideal partner for any female possessor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul.
Although Ye Feng had mentioned that he came from some Star Sect.
However, in Ning Rongrong's eyes, the Star Sect was at best a minor and insignificant sect, not worth mentioning.
Coming from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, she naturally knew that there were only a handful of top-tier powers in this world, and the Star Sect was definitely not one of them.
No matter how strong the other party was, they certainly couldn't compare to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Perhaps the other party would even be delighted to form a marriage alliance with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
If they could align themselves with such a super sect like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, it would be a blessing for the Star Sect.
"Hmph, true strength relies on oneself. With such a great teacher like Master, why do you still need to seek out Ye Feng?" Tang San, who had been listening nearby, couldn't help but feel displeased.
He admitted that Ye Feng was strong, but when it came to teaching methods, no teacher in the world could surpass Yu Xiaogang!
"Even if Master's theories are strong, he's still stuck at level 29. Could his understanding of the Soul Grandmaster realm surpass Ye Feng's?" Zhu Zhuqing coldly interjected.
Fortunately, Yu Xiaogang wasn't present, or he might have been infuriated.
"Exactly, the one who excels is the teacher. Besides, we're just going to make friends. Tang San, you're a grown man, why are you so petty? Are you afraid Ye Feng will steal Xiao Wu from you? That just shows how little confidence you have."
Ning Rongrong added fuel to the fire.
"You…"
Tang San was left speechless once again.
"Alright, alright, Third Brother, you go back first. I'll wait here for Ye Feng to come out and just have a few words with him," Xiao Wu nodded in agreement and then began to shoo him away.
"Fine!"
Tang San gritted his teeth and reluctantly left.
He still wasn't entirely at ease about Xiao Wu, but he feared that if he stayed, he might end up clashing with Ye Feng again, which would surely embarrass him in front of Xiao Wu. So, he decided it was better to leave for now…
This time, he vowed to create an even more sinister and powerful hidden weapon!
Ye Feng was even more arrogant and conceited than he was, and that was his weakness. There would come a day when he would fall!...
...
Meanwhile.
At Shrek Academy.
Yu Xiaogang hurriedly returned to his residence, closed the door, and immediately began studying the strange cultivation method he had just obtained…
"The Sunflower Manual, such a miraculous cultivation method actually exists in this world. Wonderful, truly wonderful!!"
Yu Xiaogang had already started cultivating according to the Soul Power circulation method described in the Sunflower Manual. To his surprise, he discovered that the Soul Power in his body, which had been stagnant for nearly twenty years, was beginning to show signs of growth!
Didn't that mean… as long as he persisted in his cultivation, he might be able to break through to level 30! Becoming a Soul Grandmaster! Or even stronger! "Hahaha! From this day forward, I, Yu Xiaogang, am no longer a failure!" Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but burst into laughter, tears streaming down his face.
However, cultivating this Sunflower Manual seems to have some side effects.
But the description of this technique is not very detailed, stating that "one will lose something insignificant..."
Since it's all insignificant, Yu Xiaogang doesn't really care.
After all, compared to breaking through to level 30, what does it matter to pay some price!
(End of Chapter)