After that, Xu Sheng led the students who were about to head to Xingluo Land and arrived at the outer courtyard square...
At this moment, a female teacher and the Power Hall Master were already standing there...
As for the others around them, they were precisely the students and disciples who would be traveling with Wu Siduo and company!
Upon seeing Xu Sheng's arrival, the female teacher respectfully said, "Teacher Xu, these are the strongest students of our second class!"
Even though they all addressed Xu Sheng as Teacher Xu, deep down, they were acutely aware that he was an Elder of the Sea God Pavilion and naturally held a certain level of respect!
Xu Sheng glanced at the second class students and said appreciatively, "Hmm! Indeed not bad!"
Generally, the strength of each student had reached above a three-ring Soul Venerable, and when compared to the first class, the overall strength gap wasn't as big as one might imagine!
Seeing this, the Power Hall Master also gave a wry smile and said, "Elder Xu, these are the five students selected by Tang Sect!"
In comparison with the dozen or so students from the first and second classes, the disciples of Tang Sect seemed rather scarce, with only a mere five of them!
But not a single disciple showed any dissatisfaction, because they all understood that if not for the protection of Shrek Academy, Tang Sect wouldn't even have a single spot!
Xu Sheng took a simple look and then suggested, "Now that the selection is complete, in preparation for the exchange competition in Xingluo Land, should we allow the students to spar with each other?"
The five Tang Sect disciples selected by the Power Hall Master all possessed four soul rings, but the soul power fluctuations they emitted were very weak, clearly not very strong!
Upon hearing this, the corner of the Power Hall Master's mouth twitched, and he hurriedly waved his hands saying, "Elder Xu, I think that's not... not necessary. Our Tang Sect disciples are not on par with the Shrek students in terms of individual strength, and we are well aware of that!"
That Wu Siduo from the first class had just defeated their more than ten Tang Sect disciples single-handedly at the start of the school year!
The gap in fighting power between the two sides was simply not on the same level!
Xu Sheng's dark eyes then turned towards another female teacher...
The latter's heart tightened, and she said with a forced smile, "Teacher Xu, I also feel there's no need for that, the strength of the first class is far too superior to the second class. If they were to compete, it would be somewhat humiliating."
It wasn't necessary for one reason, and for another, she feared that such an event might create discord between the students of the second class and those of the first class!
Xu Sheng shrugged his shoulders, not minding at all...
"I see, let's forget it then,"
Seeing that he didn't have anything else to say, the female teacher turned her gaze to all the students, her expression suddenly becoming serious...
She exclaimed sharply, "Everyone standing here is about to represent the Academy and the sect in the exchange on Xingluo Land!"
"Therefore, once you arrive on Xingluo Land, I hope you can get along harmoniously. If any Shrek student or Tang Sect disciple is found deliberately disrupting relationships, they will be expelled from Shrek Academy unconditionally, never to be allowed entry again!"
"Does everyone understand this?"
All answered in unison, "Understood!"
The female teacher nodded with satisfaction and then glanced at the Power Hall Master beside her, saying once more, "Good! Now, please have the Power Hall Master of Tang Sect explain the process of the trip to Xingluo Land and the points to be aware of!"
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Spirit Pagoda!
One could see a representative of a branch of the Spirit Pagoda respectfully addressing the woman seated at the forefront, Leng Yaozhu, saying, "Pagoda Master, the disciples will be dispatched to Xingluo Land for the exchange tomorrow, but the list has yet to be finalized. We seek your decision!"
He probably knew that this newly appointed Pagoda Master wasn't aware of this matter; to avoid embarrassing her, he used such a statement to subtly hint to the latter!
Leng Yaozhu was taken aback and frowned, "Hmm? Sending disciples to Xingluo Land for an exchange? How come I have never heard of this before?"
Even when she served as the Vice Tower Master, she had never heard of any such thing!
Could it be... that I have indeed been negligent?
Qiangu Qingfeng, standing by her side, spoke with a faint smile, "Pagoda Master, there's no need for distress. It's traditional for the incumbent Pagoda Master to personally select suitable disciples. Your not knowing is perfectly normal!"
Leng Yaozhu nodded thoughtfully, "I see, but please, just call me Yaozhu. 'Pagoda Master' just feels too awkward!"
However, Qiangu Qingfeng shook his head, speaking decisively, "That won't do. Even a former Pagoda Master like myself is not entitled to call the current Pagoda Master by name!"
Leng Yaozhu sighed, "Fine then... Eh!"
Every time someone called her "Pagoda Master," the image of Qiangu Dongfeng involuntarily emerged in her mind!
Especially since… somewhere in her heart, she knew that Qiangu Dongfeng had feelings for her. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had that sudden realization and perished together with the Dark Blood Devil!
Hearing the conversation between the two, the representative of the branch tower sitting on the ground was utterly dumbfounded...
How come this newly appointed Pagoda Master seems... a bit dim-witted?
But immediately, he dismissed that thought; after all, she was the renowned Sky Phoenix Douluo!
Any powerhouse who could reach such a level surely had their own uniqueness!
After taking a deep breath, he cautiously asked, "Um... Pagoda Master, Vice Tower Master, may your humble servant inquire which disciples should be sent by the Spirit Pagoda?"
Indeed, after Qiangu Qingfeng returned to the Spirit Pagoda, Leng Yaozhu appointed him as the Vice Tower Master right away!
As for what others might think... how could they think any differently?
The facts that he was a level-99 Ultimate Douluo and the former master of the Spirit Pagoda left anyone speechless!
A flicker passed through Leng Yaozhu's beautiful eyes, and she instinctively pushed the question onto Qiangu Qingfeng, "Vice Tower Master, what do you think?"
She thought to herself, "Wasn't the whole reason for appointing a Vice Tower Master to take some of the burden off the master? This should be fine, right?"
Qiangu Qingfeng revealed a wry smile, not quite knowing what to say...
He was starting to doubt whether it was too hasty to give away the position of the Pagoda Master to her.
It was like pushing his own tasks onto himself!
Left with no option, he finally suggested, "Pagoda Master, if you find it inconvenient, I can go and select the disciples!"
Leng Yaozhu nodded without hesitation, "Yes! Then I'll leave this matter to you, Vice Tower Master!"
After Qiangu Qingfeng sighed, he and the representative from the branch tower left together...
Only after the two of them had left, the somewhat dazed Leng Yaozhu's expression turned icy...
She said in a chilling voice, "It seems there are still seeds planted by the Holy Spirit Cult within the Spirit Pagoda. They must be thoroughly eradicated!"
Her tolerance towards the Holy Spirit Cult was not one bit less than that of the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion!
As for the demeanor she had shown in front of the branch tower representatives, it was just to ensure the smooth progress of her cleansing plan!
The Holy Spirit Cult must not be allowed to get their hands on a single Artificial Spirit Soul from the Spirit Pagoda again!
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