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Director Shen's voice was not sharp, yet it was as indifferent as ever.

It was decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.

The several hundred beauties of the academy timidly looked over, nodding meekly and not daring to speak out, clearly the director's authority had long been established in their hearts.

Yet, they were filled with reluctance.

Had they finally met such a handsome young man, only for him to be dismissed just like that?

What a pity.

They had thought there might be a miracle, that the academy would finally have a man.

But it turned out there was none, a false excitement.

And those like Shui Bing'er, who were mainly responsible for inviting Luo Yu into the academy, now found themselves in an extremely awkward situation.

"Brother Yu, I'm sorry, I didn't expect the director to act like this..."

Shui Yue'er said apologetically with her pretty face filled with regret, her words trailing off.

Her heart was anxious, and she didn't know how to explain the situation to Luo Yu.

Luo Yu let out a light chuckle, as carefree as a passing cloud.

"It seems the director of your academy is not very welcoming towards me, huh?"

Shui Yue'er pursed her lips, shaking her head repeatedly, and stepped in front of Luo Yu, facing the director squarely.

"Director, we all know you don't like men."

"But Brother Luo is really different from other men."

"We all want him to join us, and to be honest, him coming to our academy is somewhat beneath his dignity, so please accept him."

"Director—"

"Director."

Xue Wu and Ming Mei softly called out, walking up together, standing shoulder to shoulder with Shui Yue'er. Pair after pair of beautiful eyes full of pleading, looking pitifully at the director.

Director Shen's gaze remained unchanged, not angry or upset, radiating an indifferent aura.

"You are all my favorite students."

"For the sake of one man, openly challenging the academy's rules."

"Challenging the director?"

Xue Wu's enormous snowballs paused their jiggle as she said, "Director, please make an exception just this once, right? Yesterday, those bastards from Chi Fire Academy bullied us, and it was Brother Luo who helped us vent our anger."

"Moreover, Brother Luo's strength exceeds your expectations, he even broke their Soul Sage level coach."

"Yes, yes, Brother Luo helped us so much yesterday, otherwise we would have been bullied to death by the other side." Loli Ming Mei and fashionista Yi Na chimed in together.

Director Shen slowly shook her head, and her beautiful eyes behind the black-rimmed glasses glared sharply.

"Nonsense."

"Perhaps one-on-one, you are not at an advantage against Chi Fire Academy."

"But seven-on-seven, you have the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, which can surely suppress the other side thoroughly, allowing you to regain your honor. Why would you need outsiders to meddle and help?"

After these words, the Heavenly Water Girl Group was left speechless.

Director Shen continued, "As for this man who you say could beat the coach of Chi Fire Academy?"

"Pure nonsense."

"Even though I didn't watch the match yesterday, nor had any communication with the opposing coach, I still have basic common sense."

"At his age, he doesn't even qualify to fight a Soul Sage."

Shui Bing'er said anxiously, "Director, how could we possibly lie to you?"

Director Shen nodded, "I believe you wouldn't lie to me."

"So that means the opponent restrained his own cultivation level to fight him, which is why he took advantage and was exaggeratedly praised by you all, right?"

Shui Bing'er and the others were even more worried.

"Director, the other side has no shame; they even used their Martial Soul True Body, and in the end, Brother Luo cleaved him with one strike. There are still cracks in the competition arena, you can go and see for yourself."

Director Shen pushed her black glasses with a jade-like finger.

"No need to look."

"Even a Soul Douluo in a wheelchair can't defeat a Soul Sage who has activated his Martial Soul True Body. That's basic common sense."

"Surely you're not telling me that at his young age, he's more powerful than a Soul Douluo above level eighty?"

Shui Yue'er and Xue Wu nodded at the same time.

"We feel that Brother Luo could really fight a Soul Douluo."

"Don't talk nonsense," said Director Shen. "You haven't yet experienced the strength of a Soul Douluo."

"Boom!"

Director Shen's aura suddenly exploded.

Underneath his black pen-holder pants, eight dazzling Soul Rings spiraled up.

Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black

All the girls in the audience staggered, a look of shock flashing across their eyes.

Director Shen slowly looked around, his voice cold yet calm.

"Do you think he can beat me while sitting in a wheelchair?"

"This…"

Feeling the formidable aura and the eight Soul Rings swirling around Director Shen, Shui Bing'er and the other girls personally experienced the oppressive might of a Soul Douluo Level.

Director Shen looked toward Luo Yu, his eyes indifferent.

"Although I dislike men, I respect objective facts and will not suppress or mock."

"My students have exaggerated your abilities, which is a fault of their lack of judgment."

"Rest assured, I won't hurt you, but please leave this place quickly."

Luo Yu was observing the other party with interest.

Just as he was about to speak, he was cut off by Shui Yue'er's urgent call.

"Director, you can't do this, we all agreed to invite Brother Luo to join the academy."

"Yes, Director, please make an exception this time and let Brother Yu stay. We all really like him," Xue Wu said breathlessly, her ample chest heaving.

"Silence!"

Director Shen turned his head, snorting coldly, as if the surrounding air was about to form frost.

"I haven't yet held you accountable for falsely reporting his strength just now."

"And now you still have demands?"

Director Shen's demeanor alone was enough to be considered stern and chilly, not to mention the overwhelming presence of a Soul Douluo, which was very oppressing.

The girls of the Heavenly Water Girl Group felt as if their breathing had become difficult.

"Dear beauty, there's no need to argue."

"I can vouch for them, they did not lie about their abilities."

Luo Yu's mockingly playful laughter came through, seemingly containing an unknown power that countered Director Shen's pressure, significantly reducing the burden on the seven girls.

"What did you just call me?" Director Shen turned his head, staring at him coldly.

"A beauty," Luo Yu smiled: "Although the outfit is a bit old-fashioned, it can't escape my eyes. No matter how one looks, you're undoubtedly a great beauty."

"Hiss—"

Hundreds of beautiful students simultaneously held their breath.

Shui Yue'er and Xue Wu exchanged shocked glances.

"Brother Luo is so bold to tease the Director!"

"Is there actually a man who isn't afraid of the Director??"

Director Shen said coldly, "You're very bold, the first man to dare to speak to me like this."

Luo Yu thought for a moment and said, "Maybe it's not that I'm bold, but that others are too cowardly."

"Aren't you afraid that I will make a move right now?" Director Shen asked.

Luo Yu's smile widened, "It would be best not to, I guess in the end, it would be you who loses out."

Director Shen looked deep into Luo Yu's eyes.

"You seem quite confident."

"But this isn't a place for you to show off."

Luo Yu shook his head, the smile on his face fading as he focused more intently.

His eyes sharpened, directly challenging his opponent.

"It's not about showing off."

"Since Yue'er and the others have defended me so, I must prove myself to them."

"Even if my legs are injured and I sit alone in a wheelchair."

"Dealing with a Soul Douluo is not a difficult task for me."

Director Shen narrowed his eyes, locking gaze with Luo Yu.

Is Brother Luo protecting us?

It feels so safe.

Shui Yue'er and the seven girls, as well as hundreds of little beauties from the academy, trembled in their beautiful eyes. Apart from anything else, they were captivated by the aura emanating from Luo Yu.