Chapter 1558: A Duel for Freedom! (Subscribe please)_1
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Upon seeing Xu Sheng agree, Dai Tianling secretly breathed a sigh of relief...
He had truly feared that the other party wouldn't accept his bet; after all, he was an Elder of the Sea God Pavilion, and Dai Tianling couldn't force him to comply on the basis of his own status!
With this thought, a smile spread across his face, "It seems that Elder Xu has great confidence in Shrek Academy, but I too have high expectations for the Star Luo Monster Academy, so let's wait and see."
"Oh, right, since Sect Master Mu is present, he can serve as the witness to our wager," he added.
Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng also responded indifferently, "Sect Master Mu, then I'll have to trouble you with this bet."
Both having said so, Mu Ye, as the Sect Master of the Body Sect, found it difficult to refuse and sighed, "All right, I will witness this bet!"
Why did Elder Xu agree to this...
This bet, whether win or lose, doesn't really bring him any significant benefit...
Or could it be that his expectations for Shrek Academy's team are just too high...
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Due to the large number of teams participating in the exchange tournament, it was impossible to determine the winner in just one day; therefore, Dai Tianling arranged for all competitors to stay within the imperial palace...
Of course, this included Tang Wulin and his companions. When they saw Xu Sheng waving at them, they all jogged over...
"Teacher Xu, it's been so long, I've missed you!"
Especially Xu Xiaoyan, who didn't care about her appearance at all and hugged Xu Sheng tightly with her arms...
Xu Sheng was stunned for a moment, then gently ruffled her hair and said, "Xiao Yan, I haven't been gone that long, have I? And... when did you become so clingy?"
This scene left Tang Wulin and the others looking on with a face full of black lines...
Xie Xie couldn't help but remind her, "Hey, hey, Xiao Yan, can you act a little more reserved? You're a girl, you know."
Tang Wulin covered his forehead, "We're students of Shrek Academy, aren't you embarrassed?"
Ye Xinglan said with a wry smile, "Exactly, if Teacher Shen saw this, she might think you harbored ulterior motives!"
Only then did Xu Xiaoyan let go of Xu Sheng, pouting and saying, "So what, I've said it before, if Teacher Xu was ten years younger, I'd definitely chase after him!"
These were her true feelings!
Gu Yue abruptly shattered her fantasy, "Xiao Yan, that's enough, even if Teacher Xu were ten years younger, he still might not be interested in you!"
Wu Siduo alone greeted Xu Sheng respectfully, "Teacher Xu!"
She knew very well that it was because of his teachings that she had been able to make such rapid progress...
Seeing her like this, Xu Sheng smiled and said, "Wu Siduo, there's no need to be so formal, you've done quite well, keep it up!"
Wu Siduo's cheeks flushed with a hint of red as she was praised, and she whispered, "Yes..."
After a brief chat, Xu Sheng's expression turned a bit more serious...
"Now, back to the point, you must have seen the strength of the Monster Academy today; what are your thoughts on them?"
Tang Wulin said with a look of apprehension, "The Monster Academy's overall strength is very strong; each member has reached the level of a five-ringed Soul King!"
Xu Sheng nodded and asked again, "Hmm, anything else?"
After this question, the whole space seemed to fall silent...
Everyone hung their heads in embarrassment, unsure of how to explain...
Xu Sheng pursed his lips and narrowed his eyes, "You all didn't watch the match seriously, did you?"
Xie Xie gritted his teeth and said, "Yeah, we were discussing with Teacher Shen at the time, we didn't realize the match would be over in just a few minutes!"
Being informed of this, Xu Sheng stroked his chin in thought, "I see, that puts me in a bit of a difficult position. I previously made a bet with the emperor of the Xingluo Empire"
Gu Yue's beautiful eyes sharpened, her urgency evident, "A bet? Teacher Xu, when did you make a bet with the emperor of the Xingluo Empire? It doesn't involve us, does it?"
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She had a foreboding feeling in her heart...
The others also looked at Xu Sheng, puzzled, waiting for his response...
Xu Sheng said casually, "Hmm, if I win, the emperor of the Xingluo Empire will grant me a request, but if I lose, I will have to serve as the teacher to Princess Dai Yun'er of the Xingluo Empire for three years!"
"As for the determination of victory or defeat, it depends on whether you or the Monster Academy can win the championship!"
Instantly, every face was etched with shock...
No one could have imagined the bet to be so significant!
Xie Xie clenched his fists and said, "So, you mean if we lose, Teacher Xu has to become that Dai Yun'er's teacher for three whole years? How is this acceptable?"
Xu Xiaoyan said anxiously, "Teacher Xu, why did you agree to this bet? We...we don't have a sure chance of winning!"
Ye Xinglan frowned and said, "Yeah, Teacher Xu, if we cause you to be stranded in the Xingluo Empire because of our failure, we...would have no face to return to the academy!"
Gu Yue said gravely, "Teacher Xu, why...why on earth did you do it?"
Xu Sheng laughed lightly and said, "Because I believe in you! But...don't put too much pressure on yourselves. Even if you lose, it's just a matter of staying in the Xingluo Empire for three years."
To him, three years meant nothing!
Wu Siduo's beautiful eyes gradually firmed with determination, thinking to herself, "Since this duel has become a bet, we must win no matter what!"
Shen Yi, who had been lurking in the shadows, stepped out with fury, "Xu Sheng, why didn't you discuss this matter with me?"
She had held back when Xu Xiaoyan hugged Xu Sheng earlier, but upon hearing about the bet, she lost her reason!
Xu Sheng arched an eyebrow and countered, "Hmm?"
Realizing her words were somewhat inappropriate, Shen Yi hurriedly explained, "No...No, that's not what I meant. Why didn't you discuss it with the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion?"
Xu Sheng shrugged and said, "There was no need for that. They're students of Shrek Academy and won't disappoint me. So...I'll be leaving now, looking forward to your performance tomorrow!"
With that, he turned and vanished from their sight...
After a few seconds of silence, Shen Yi's face turned ice-cold...
She said to Tang Wulin and the others in an unquestionable tone, "Did you all hear that? You must win the championship in this exchange competition!!"
"If you fail, don't bother coming back to Shrek Academy!"
Then, she chased after the departing Xu Sheng...
At that moment, Tang Wulin awkwardly spoke up, "Well... Don't take it too hard, Teacher Shen must have lost her composure!"
Xu Xiaoyan sighed and said, "We're not concerned about what Teacher Shen just said, but rather how we're going to deal with the Monster Academy."
Xie Xie nodded in agreement and said, "Given Teacher Xu's personality, if we lose, he really might end up teaching that Dai Yun'er in the Xingluo Empire...darn it!"
Ye Xinglan said seriously, "We won't sleep tonight; we must come up with a plan that has absolute certainty!"
Wu Siduo hesitated and said, "But among us, no one has seen the Monster Academy students' battles! It's hard to make plans without knowing anything."
What followed was another silent, wordless pause!
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"Actually... I've seen their battles and could even reveal each person's Martial Soul and soul skills to you, of course, under certain conditions!"
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