In the Sea God Pavilion, Yun Ming, who was seated at the head, slightly furrowed his brows, "Hmm?"
Noticing this, Elder Cai beside him asked with confusion, "Pavilion Master, what's wrong? Is that evil Soul Master using spiritual power to probe Shrek Academy again?"
Her spiritual power was constantly radiating outward, just to prevent a recurrence of the last occurrence!
Yun Ming shook his head to indicate no, "No... it's not that..."
Just now, his spreading spiritual power was unexpectedly blocked by an invisible barrier when reaching the gate!
Furthermore, he did not sense any presence of evil, meaning it was not the work of an evil Soul Master!
In that case, within Shrek Academy, the only one who had the power to do this... was Elder Xu!
Although he believed that the latter would not do anything to harm the academy, he was still curious. Why would Elder Xu choose to block off his spiritual power?
Seeing Yun Ming behaving somewhat abnormally, Elder Cai spoke again, "Pavilion Master? Pavilion Master?"
Yun Ming came back to his senses and pursed his lips, "It's nothing, don't worry. Perhaps I just had a misperception!"
Elder Cai nodded thoughtfully and changed the subject, "However, Pavilion Master, it seems the other Elders are not keen on taking disciples due to the Holy Spirit Cult's actions. I think we might as well forget about it..."
Yun Ming neither agreed nor disagreed but instead looked intently at Elder Cai and countered, "What about you, Elder Cai?"
Without any reservation, Elder Cai responded, "Me? I've actually taken an interest in a youngster from the outer court, something like Wu Dousi! But I don't know if she would be willing."
Yun Ming narrowed his eyes, propping up his chin as he mused, "Wu Dousi, huh..."
He had a vague impression of her, seeming to be the strongest among the first-year freshmen!
It wouldn't be bad if she were entrusted to Elder Cai...
What he was most concerned about now were the young students of Shrek Academy, who had yet to grow up. If the Holy Spirit Cult were to launch a sudden assault, it would be difficult for them to survive against the evil Soul Masters...
The training of the students needed to be accelerated!
Seeing Yun Ming fall back into contemplation, Elder Cai, knowing better than to interrupt, quietly waited...
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Upon returning to his office, Xu Sheng found Shen Yi sitting there, waiting for him...
As soon as he arrived, Shen Yi immediately handed over a list, explaining softly, "Xu Sheng, this is the participation list for the second-year class one, including all sorts of information about the competing students!"
Since it was a first-year versus second-year competition, inherently unfair, the first-year students participating in the sparring match could learn about their second-year opponents in advance!
This was also considered a kind of compensation for the difference in soul power levels!
Upon receiving it, Xu Sheng's gaze first landed on the four characters "Yuanen Yehui"...
The slew of detailed information that followed sparked a few gleams in his eyes...
Seeing Xu Sheng's unusual reaction, Shen Yi explained, "This Yuanen Yehui is considered the strongest in the second-year class one. Her first Martial Soul is the Titan Ape, and her second Martial Soul is the Fallen Angel. Either Martial Soul is of the top tier! And her own strength is extremely terrifying."
"Her companions are also very outstanding in various aspects. It's highly unlikely for Tang Wulin and the others to win!"
Not only was their strength completely overpowered, but their synergy and coordination were also inferior to the opponent!
To win was practically a fool's dream!
At most, they could avoid an utterly humiliating defeat!
Xu Sheng nodded, "Indeed, there's a big gap in strength between the two teams. But to say there is absolutely no chance of victory would be too absolute."
Shen Yi was taken aback and asked curiously, "Teacher Xu, what do you mean? Do you really think Tang Wulin and the others have a chance to win?"
Given Xu Sheng's personality, he would not likely make such baseless statements!
If Tang Wulin and his team could really defeat the opponents of the second grade's Class One, that would mean breaking the tradition of Shrek Academy!
After all, from the beginning, this friendly match was presumed to be a victory for the second-year students, meant merely to exert some pressure on the first-years!
Xu Sheng glanced at Shen Yi, teasingly saying, "Who knows, maybe!"
With a "crack," the door to the office was pushed open, and Wu Changkong and Tian Bing stepped in...
Shen Yi exclaimed in surprise, "Brother, Long... Tian Bing, why have you come? Don't tell me you've grown tired of each other by staying together every day?"
Xu Sheng's dark eyes also flickered a few times...
Hearing this, Wu Changkong immediately reached out and knocked on Shen Yi's head, saying irritably, "Shen Yi, what are you thinking?!"
After spending time with Long Bing, their feelings for each other had warmed again...
And even the former's personality had undergone a huge change, no longer possessing that once unapproachable chill...
Shen Yi complained in pain, "Brother, can't you be a little gentler?"
Wu Changkong ignored her, turning his ice-blue eyes towards Xu Sheng, saying gratefully, "Xu Sheng, I have to thank you for Bing'er. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to reunite."
Tian Bing also nodded emphatically, agreeing, "Yeah!"
Xu Sheng waved his hand dismissively, smiling, "Don't mention it, it's been so long already!"
After a pause, he continued, "However, I think there's something necessary to talk to you about, Tian Bing."
Uncertainty appeared in Tian Bing's eyes, followed by a serious response, "Hm? Please speak, Elder Xu..."
Wu Changkong also sensed that the upcoming conversation was no trivial matter and chose to listen quietly...
Xu Sheng spoke calmly, "Not long ago, Shrek Academy's team was attacked by an evil Soul Master. You both know about this, right?"
Tian Bing and Wu Changkong exchanged glances, neither showing any indication of knowledge...
The former asked in confusion, "Elder Xu, why are you telling me this?"
But in the next second, her mind raced, and she became somewhat agitated, "Elder Xu, do you mean..."
The only evil Soul Master related to her was...
Before she could finish, Xu Sheng confirmed, "That's right, the attacker was one of the Four Great Kings of the Holy Spirit Cult, the Dark Hummingbird. However, he has been slain by the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion!"
Tian Bing's eyes went vacant as she murmured, "I see..."
Her father, who had always used her as a tool and placed her in Shrek Academy, was dead...
Wu Changkong, seeing her state, tenderly patted her shoulder...
"Bing'er..."
Back then, the death of Tian Bing at the hands of the Dark Hummingbird was just an accident...
Tian Bing took a deep breath, revealing a captivating smile, "Don't worry, I won't blame the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion. On the contrary, I am grateful to them."
"Besides, I am now Tian Bing, not the former Long Bing anymore! Shouldn't slaying evil Soul Masters be expected?"
Although she spoke with apparent ease, her words were still tinged with a hint of melancholy...
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