Chapter 1395: The Truth (Please Subscribe)_1

Zhen Hua was startled for a moment and then drew a sharp breath, "Hiss..."

Even though he was somewhat prepared in his heart, he couldn't help but be shocked to hear that Tang Wulin had already become a level 5 blacksmith!

"Good heavens, this child is actually a level 5 blacksmith! What kind of talent does one need to achieve this?"

"It's terrifying, this child is only in his teens and has already reached level 5 as a blacksmith; it's very possible that before he turns thirty, he could reach the Divine Craftsman rank just like the President!"

"Stop exaggerating that much. Achieving Divine Craftsman status isn't something that can be done with just talent,"

The surrounding blacksmiths all sighed with emotion, especially the three men who had come with Tang Wulin; they were staring at each other with wide eyes...

They couldn't believe what Tang Wulin said was true—he really was a level 5 blacksmith!

Seeing this, the staff member approached Zhen Hua and said, "President, your presentation is over; can the announcement be made now?"

Without any hesitation, Zhen Hua replied, "Yes, let's call it a day. I want to have a good talk with this child!"

Since the child already had three teachers, if he played his cards right, perhaps he could also snag a disciple with astounding talent!

The staff member nodded and then turned to everyone present, announcing, "Ladies and gentlemen, the President's presentation has ended for today. If you're interested, you're welcome to come and listen next week!"

"Now, you may decide for yourselves whether to visit the Blacksmith Association or leave!"

Upon hearing these words, the blacksmiths around were somewhat reluctant, but they still chose to leave...

After most of the blacksmiths had left, Tang Wulin looked at Zhen Hua with full eyes of confusion, "President, do you know my teacher Mu Chen?"

Zhen Hua had clearly shown surprise when he heard that his teacher was Mu Chen...

Zhen Hua chuckled, "Of course, we've been good friends for many years!"

After saying this, he directly contacted Mu Chen using the communicator...

And as expected, teasing words came from the other side, "Oh, it's quite rare for you, the Divine Craftsman, to contact me proactively!"

Zhen Hua replied with annoyance, "Mu Chen, when did you secretly take such a talented disciple without telling me, and kept him hidden!"

Mu Chen was initially stunned, then quickly realized, "Are you talking about Wulin? Did he come to you?"

Zhen Hua chuckled, "That's right. If it weren't for that, how could I have discovered such a talented child!"

Grasping the implication in Zhen Hua's words, Mu Chen anxiously said, "Wait a minute, what are you trying to do? I'm warning you, that's my disciple! Don't even think about it!"

Zhen Hua rolled his eyes. "Hey, with our friendship, your disciple is my disciple. Why act like a stranger?"

Mu Chen cut him off directly, "Impossible, you old rascal, trying to trick me again! If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up. Oh, and Wulin, remember never to fall for his tricks!"

With that, he hung up the communicator...

Tang Wulin, who had overheard everything, twitched the corner of his mouth...

Was this Divine Craftsman really an old friend of his teacher's for many years?

Why didn't he believe it!

Zhen Hua coughed to cover up his embarrassment, "You have to excuse me, Mu Chen and I always behave like this!"

Just as Tang Wulin was about to speak, a familiar voice called out from behind...

"Wulin, I didn't expect to see you here!"

It was none other than Gu Yue and the others who had arrived at the Blacksmith Association!

Tang Wulin turned around and upon seeing them clearly, he exclaimed, "Gu Yue, Xie Xie... everyone! How did you all get here?"

Xie Xie lamented, "There's no way around it, we've searched all the academies and can't find a suitable opponent."

Xu Xiaoyan nodded and echoed, "Yeah, that's why we're all at loose ends, and now we've come to the Blacksmith Association to try our luck."

Gu Yue seemed a bit surprised, "I didn't expect to see you here, Wulin!"

Tang Wulin immediately had an epiphany and then pointed to Zhen Hua, introducing, "That makes sense. Oh, everyone, this is the President of the Blacksmith Association, Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Ye Xinglan rubbed her beautiful eyes in shock, "The President of the Blacksmith Association, a Divine Craftsman? Am I hearing this right?"

This was a Divine Craftsman after all, meeting one was a tremendous luxury!

Xu Xiaoyan opened her mouth wide, "That's... that's amazing, I can't believe you actually know a Divine Craftsman, Wulin!"

Gu Yue's beautiful eyes flickered, but she said nothing...

From the moment she laid eyes on Zhen Hua, she had recognized his identity!

Tang Wulin then introduced them to Zhen Hua, "President, these are my friends from the academy!"

Zhen Hua generously praised, "Hmm, all from Shrek Academy, not bad!"

After a pause, he asked curiously, "I just heard you say you haven't found suitable opponents, what do you mean by that?"

Seeing this, Tang Wulin patiently explained, "President, it's like this, we are outer courtyard students at Shrek Academy, and our end-of-term exam requires us to defeat an opponent that's five soul power ranks higher than ours! If we can't do it, we'll be eliminated!"

Zhen Hua immediately understood and chuckled, "I see. If you don't mind, I can help you select some appropriate opponents in the Blacksmith Association!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces brightened, and they eagerly said, "President, would that be possible?"

Zhen Hua nodded affirmatively, hands behind his back, "Of course, while the Blacksmith Association primarily focuses on forging, that's not to say there are no places for dueling."

"Follow me, I will personally select suitable opponents for you!"

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Meanwhile, Yuanen Yehui and another had already rushed back to the academy...

After finding Cai Yue'er, Yue Zhengyu asked in confusion, "Academy President Cai, what's going on with the academy?"

As soon as they stepped into the academy, he and Yuanen Yehui could feel a heavy atmosphere of desolation...

Cai Yue'er forced a smile and said, "There's nothing going on at the academy. But what about you two, have you completed your end-of-term exams?"

Yuanen Yehui's beautiful eyes narrowed, she pressed further, "We've already finished our end-of-term exams, but President Cai, are you hiding something? Otherwise, why would there be such a strong sense of desolation in the academy!!"

Cai Yue'er opened her mouth, then let out a sigh...

She hadn't wanted to tell them these things, but it seemed there was no hiding it now...

She then told Yue Zhengyu and Yuanen Yehui all about what had happened...

Yue Zhengyu's eyes widened in disbelief, "Fake... it must be fake, right? The inner court students were nearly wiped out in an attack by evil Soul Masters?"

Yuanen Yehui was also somewhat dazed, murmuring, "How... how could this happen!"

The loss of the majority of the inner court students was like a heavy blow to the entire Shrek Academy!!

Cai Yue'er clenched her fists tightly and said, "As hard as it is to believe, this is the truth. Now, there are only a handful of inner court students who are still alive!"

For all of this, the Holy Spirit Cult was to blame, and one day, she would avenge those dead children!!

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