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When Xu Sheng informed all the students present about the content of the final exam, everyone was stunned...
With an ugly expression, one discussed, "Fake... It must be fake, right? We're supposed to defeat a Soul Master five levels higher than ourselves; how can that be possible!"
"Did Academy President Cai make a mistake? Even if our strength is higher than that of our peers, it's still too difficult to fight someone five levels above us!"
"That's not even the point; if we can't complete the final exam, we'll be directly eliminated!"
"Not only that, but students can't help each other either, so there's basically no chance of success!"
"Exactly, exactly, Teacher Xu, Teacher Shen, could you have gotten it wrong? Maybe we should bring this up with the school," they suggested.
Facing this clamorous scene, Shen Yi's tone turned a few degrees colder as she said sternly, "Everyone be quiet. This final exam was personally set by Academy President Cai. If you have any doubts, you can choose not to participate."
"Of course, the worst outcome would be getting eliminated by the academy. Think it over for yourselves!"
Although she also thought the content of the final exam was challenging, since it had been announced, it must have been approved by the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion!
Wang Jinxi clenched his fists with reluctance and said, "Damn it, that means even if we successfully forge our Battle Armor, there's still a high possibility of elimination!"
With everyone's help, he had finally found a chance to stay, and he didn't want to be eliminated because of the final exam!
Gu Yue said in a serious tone, "Students cannot help each other, otherwise, they will be considered to have forfeited. This rule is designed to completely eliminate cheating."
Tang Wulin nodded and agreed, "Yeah, for us, a five-level gap in combat isn't a problem, but... it might be troublesome for Wang Jinxi and the others."
Having said that, he looked at Wang Jinxi and the other two with a worried gaze.
In the group, only their strength was weaker!
Support-class Soul Masters like Xu Lizhi didn't need to abide by the conditions and could pass the final exam through team play!
Zhang Yangzi took a deep breath and said, "You don't have to worry about us. You've already done so much for us. If we can't make it through, it just means we weren't meant for Shrek Academy!"
Wei Xiaofeng forced a smile and said, "Yeah, and besides, it's not certain that we'll lose! Who knows, with an extraordinary performance, victory isn't impossible!"
Just then, Luo Guixing, not far away, taunted, "Tsk, tsk, tsk. Those who lack strength should just leave Shrek Academy quickly; this place isn't suitable for you!"
He had no faith at all that Wang Jinxi and his group could complete the final exam!
Zheng Yiran also sneered and said, "If just any Tom, Dick, or Harry could stay at Shrek Academy, how could it be called an elite institution!"
Xu Yucheng also stretched lazily and mocked, "Relying on other people's efforts to stay at Shrek Academy, I wonder if they have any shame! Hahaha, I wouldn't have the face to stay."
Wu Dousi's face was expressionless, clearly uninterested in all this!
Xie Xie, detecting the mockery, said in great anger, "You guys..."
Luo Guixing disdainfully replied, "Yo yo yo, am I wrong?"
However, just as Xie Xie's rage was about to erupt, Wang Jinxi grabbed his shoulder and shook his head, "Xie Xie, there's no need to explain to them. These guys have looked down on us from the beginning, and now that something like this has happened, they're naturally kicking us while we're down!"
Tang Wulin also tried to calm things down, "Yeah, instead of wasting time arguing with them, we might as well improve our own strength. After all, we have a full fifteen days to complete the final exam!"
Xu Xiaoyan encouraged, "Let's all think of a strategy together! As long as there's a sliver of hope to stay at the academy, we shouldn't give up!"
Then, extending her hand to join with the others, they said in unison, "Let's do this!"
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The Holy Spirit Cult!
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The Ghost Emperor's expression was grave as he said to the woman before him, "Demon Emperor, Shrek Academy has now rooted out all the spies we had embedded within, and it's hard to predict their next move!"
"Should we send a portion of our forces to harass them?"
They had always gathered specific intelligence through the spies placed in Shrek Academy!
Now, it was as if they had lost their fangs!
The woman known as the Demon Emperor calmly rested her arm on the chair and said leisurely, "No need, Shrek Academy knew from the beginning that the evil Soul Masters from the Holy Spirit Cult were lurking in their midst. They are only starting to clean up now because the situation has changed!"
She never believed that the life-and-death struggle between the Holy Spirit Cult and Shrek Academy would depend on these insignificant spies!
The Ghost Emperor paused, nodding thoughtfully…
A moment later, as if struck by a thought, a dense murderous intent flashed in his eyes…
"However, Demon Emperor, it is said that soon, those students from Shrek Academy will go to Ming City to complete their final exams. Perhaps, we can strike then!"
If they couldn't threaten the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion, then they would directly target their students!
The Demon Emperor's beautiful eyes narrowed as she propped her chin, pondering, "Oh? If that is the case, then we could indeed give them a lesson!"
The vengeance for her husband's death was something she always kept at the bottom of her heart!
These Shrek students would serve as the interest!
Sooner or later, she would see to it that Shrek Academy was utterly destroyed!!
Even if the person obstructing her was from the Sea God Pavilion!
The Ghost Emperor took a deep breath and said respectfully, "Demon Emperor, I will arrange it right away! On the inevitable route to Ming City, we will capture all the students from Shrek Academy in one fell swoop!"
Shrek Academy, prepare to bear the wrath of our Holy Spirit Cult!
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Several days later, all the outer courtyard students had gathered in the plaza…
Standing on the platform, Cai Yue'er looked down at the students below and after taking a deep breath, she announced loudly, "Fellow students, today is the day you begin your final exams. I hope everyone takes it seriously!"
"Additionally, during the period of the final exams, to ensure everyone's basic safety, instructors from the academy will secretly follow and make necessary records!"
"If anyone is caught cheating, using various illegitimate means to achieve victory, they will be expelled immediately, never to step foot in the academy again!"
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After a few more brief words, she nodded slightly and stepped down from the platform...
It was only then that Shen Yi continued, "The important points about the final exam have all been told by Academy President Cai, and I have nothing more to add!"
"Now, please, all students leave the academy immediately and head to Ming City alone to complete your final exams!"
As his words fell, the entire plaza of Shrek Academy burst into a commotion, as students said their goodbyes to familiar classmates and swiftly left the academy in all directions...
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