Chapter 331: Really Thought You Were Strong

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"You're not young anymore, Rong Rong, why are your thoughts still so immature? Your father, as the Head of a Sect, naturally has his own ideas. You always interfere with his actions according to your own character. Should our sect still continue to develop like this? Are you the master of the sect, or is he? So, you need to mature a bit, think more for your father, put yourself in his shoes, and stop always misunderstanding his actions." Zeng Yi held Ning Rongrong's arm and sat her down on the sofa, giving her a long lecture with a serious expression.

Being held by Zeng Yi's hand, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but blush as she looked at his handsome face.

"But, you can't force someone to do something they don't want to!" Ning Rongrong said, blushing.

"Um..."

Seeing Ning Rongrong's serious expression, Zeng Yi felt a bit embarrassed.

I didn't say I didn't want to, did I? This kind of task not only comes with good benefits, but the job itself is interesting and simple. I just want to say, how much of it is there, give it to me.

Zeng Yi thought to himself, but he couldn't say such words out loud.

"Ah, so that's it." After hearing Zeng Yi's words, Yu Xiaogang sighed with a bitter smile.

He also knew about the relationship between the Heaven Dou Empire's Imperial Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, so he believed that what Zeng Yi said might be true.

However, this result was truly unexpected and difficult to accept.

"Yi ge, we will be opponents from now on! But with you as our opponent, we, these little monsters, have become obedient babies." Ma Hongjun said, looking at Zeng Yi who was sitting on the sofa, with a bitter smile on his face.

"Yi ge, let's not talk about other things, if our two teams meet in the future, be gentle with us, we are still kids." Oscar also pleaded with his eyes.

"Get lost!"

Looking at Oscar like that, Zeng Yi couldn't help but curse with a laugh, "Isn't your goal to become champions? How can you say such discouraged words? This is not how I know the Shrek Seven Devils to be."

Ma Hongjun felt helpless and complained, "Yi ge, you are our instructor, we already know your strength, how can we win against a monster like you? Moreover, you know our spirit skills and tactics very well, it's like cheating!"

Hearing this, Zeng Yi shook his head and said, "Don't you all also know my moves very well? Besides, I have never fought against any of you in the Spirit Ancestor realm. If you cooperate well, maybe you can defeat me?"

"Furthermore, I don't have team members with the same powerful abilities as you all. You know the strength of the members of the second team of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, and it's just me alone, it's hard to support." Zeng Yi helplessly spread his hands and said.

You are a towering giant tree.

Looking at Zeng Yi's expression of being unable to match up, everyone couldn't help but comment in their hearts.

Seeing that the mood of the group was a bit down, Zeng Yi smiled and said, "Relax, at least we won't meet in the qualifiers. I hope that when the time comes, we can meet in the finals. As long as we can unleash our full potential, even if we don't win the championship, at least we will strive and have no regrets."

"Also, do you really think that you can easily secure the championship without me participating?" Zeng Yi's tone became serious as he looked at everyone and asked.

Ma Hongjun looked at Zeng Yi in surprise, "Apart from you, is there another team that can threaten our Shrek Academy?"

The others had the same thought, they believed that Shrek Academy had very little chance of losing this year's championship because their main members were almost all at the Spirit Ancestor level. Their team composition was perfect, with strong attacks, near-unbeatable control, and even powerful support abilities. Looking at the previous champions' team compositions, none of them could surpass the Shrek Academy team. So, they had always believed that Shrek Academy had a great chance of winning the championship.

Zeng Yi smiled faintly, shook his head, and said, "Of course, this is a competition that encompasses the entire continent, gathering talented and extraordinary spirit masters from all walks of life. Although your talents are already very high, Shrek also means monster, describing your talents as monster-like. At the age you are now, with your spirit power training already at this level, it is not unworthy for you to be called monsters."

As the others listened to Zeng Yi's words, they looked puzzled and didn't quite understand what he was trying to express.

Zeng Yi paused for a moment and continued, "But do you really think that you are already at the level of monster-level geniuses? There are many people with great talents in the world. Among those who can stand at the top, do you think your talent can really hold up? If we really talk about talents that can stand at the top, only Tang San can be considered, because he has a complete innate spirit power and is a Twin Martial Spirit."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu couldn't help but protest, "Both Oscar and I have complete innate spirit power too!"

Zeng Yi glanced at Xiao Wu, who had her cheeks puffed up in dissatisfaction, and said lightly, "Well, let's put it this way, your martial spirits are not that great. As for Oscar, well, his martial spirit is of the food system, I think I don't need to say more."

Zeng Yi found it amusing to hear Xiao Wu's words. She was a transformed spirit beast, so why was she even trying to compare? Although after transforming into a spirit beast, she was similar to a human, even in her cultivation methods. But, a Rabbit Martial Spirit ? Sorry, Zeng Yi couldn't help but chuckle.

As for Oscar, unfortunately, his martial spirit was a food system auxiliary martial spirit. He was talented, but destined to be overshadowed by others. Because, in the eyes of the strong, what attracts attention is only powerful strength.

This was also why Oscar worked hard to transition to becoming a combat spirit master.

"As for the others, sorry, you really can't be considered top-tier geniuses. However, after receiving the boost from the Immortal Herb and improving your spirit power and aptitude, you should all be able to reach this level. But during my travels, I have encountered a few monstrous talents. One of them is around the same age as me, but her talent is even more abnormal. She reached the Spirit Ancesto level a year ago. And she is also participating in this competition. You should know that she didn't have the Immortal Herb, so you can imagine how powerful her cultivation talent must be."

Zeng Yi was talking about Shui Bing'er from the Skywater Academy. She had to admit that Shui Bing'er's talent was the second strongest she had ever seen.

The first was Qian Renxue, whom she had met in the Star Dou Forest. Qian Renxue was already a powerhouse at the Spirit Emperor level, several realms higher than her.

Hong Jie from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan also had extraordinary talent.

Not to mention the Golden Generation from the Martial Spirit Hall, three of whom were already at the Spirit King level.

After hearing Zeng Yi's words, except for Tang San, the others were quite surprised. Because achieving the Spirit Ancestor level at such a young age was already quite inflated in their opinion, making them believe that they were the most talented geniuses of their age. But Zeng Yi said that they were not qualified and couldn't hold the title of monsters. Looking at the whole continent, there were far more talented people than them.

Of course, Zeng Yi didn't mention that getting heavenly treasures and improving one's physique and spirit power level was also a matter of personal strength and luck, so there was no need to worry about it.

At this moment, Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang also walked out and said to them, "Zeng Yi is right, the world is vast and there are many people with strong talents. There are indeed people with talents stronger than yours. However, you don't need to belittle yourselves, you are all extremely talented. As long as you diligently cultivate, there will definitely be a place for you in the realm of strong spirit masters in the future."

After speaking, Master Yu Xiaogang looked at the group of Shrek Academy members, struggling and hesitating in his eyes. Finally, he couldn't help but sigh and said to them, "Actually, I have been thinking about this matter for a long time, and I will tell you today. The academy is still too small for all of you now. After this competition, you will be able to graduate from the academy. Go out and see the outside world, it will be more helpful for your growth."

"Ah? We are graduating already?" Tang San and the others exclaimed after hearing Master Yu Xiaogang's words.

"But teacher, I still want to learn from you." Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang, his eyes revealing reluctance.

The others also expressed their feelings, this graduation news was too unexpected for them, and they had a hard time accepting it for a while.

Among the crowd, Zhu Zhuqing didn't show any emotional fluctuations. She was a bit surprised by this graduation news, but she was also very happy since she had already wanted to graduate. This way, everyone would graduate together, and there would be no awkwardness.

Yu Xiaogang shook his head and said, "Your strengths have long met the graduation standards, it's just that because of this competition, your graduation has been postponed. You have already learned everything that the academy can teach you. Continuing to stay in the academy will only waste your talents."

"This competition is already the most precious and memorable moment of your student life. So, let's give it our all and fight in the competition, surpassing Zeng Yi together! It would be best if we can win the championship, and even if we can't, at least we won't have any regrets."

Zeng Yi laughed, "That's right! Work hard to surpass me. The path of cultivation would be so lonely and boring without a goal to chase after."

Zeng Yi's words ignited the fiery passion in the hearts of the group, recalling the image of themselves enduring the harsh training under Zeng Yi, they were filled with confidence.

"That's a given. As opponents, we will definitely give our all. A younger generation surpassing the older one, the new generation surpassing the old, we will definitely push you, Yi ge, down the yellow sand!"

"I have lost to you so many times. This time, I must defeat you!" Dai Mubai walked up to Zeng Yi, reached out his hand, and clenched his fist.

Zeng Yi smiled slightly, reached out his fist, and bumped it against Dai Mubai's, "I'm really looking forward to it!"

Afterward, the group dispersed, laughing and talking, leaving the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena. They went to a restaurant to have a meal and enjoy some drinks.

They continued until the sky grew dark before finally dispersing.

Under the setting sun, the group looked at Zeng Yi's departing figure, and countless thoughts flooded their hearts.

We are graduating after the competition!

In other words, they only had two months left to laugh and drink together like they were now, after that, they would leave the academy and go their separate ways.

The group had a slight scent of alcohol on them, their faces slightly flushed, showing signs of getting a bit drunk.

Looking up, gazing at the red sunset in the sky, their eyes revealed a hint of confusion.