In the Sea God's Pavilion, Yun Ming, who was seated in the main seat, slightly furrowed his brows, "Hmm?"
Elder Cai, observing this from beside him, asked in confusion, "Pavilion Master, what's the matter? Is it perhaps that evil Soul Master probing Shrek Academy with spiritual power again?"
Her spiritual power was constantly released, fearing a repeat of previous incidents!
Yun Ming shook his head and denied, "No... it's not..."
Just as his spiritual power extended to the entrance, it was actually blocked by an invisible barrier!
Moreover, he didn't sense any evil aura, meaning it wasn't the work of an evil Soul Master!
Then, within Shrek Academy, the only one capable of doing this... is Elder Xu!
Although he believed the latter wouldn't do anything to harm the academy, he was still curious as to why his spiritual power was blocked.
Noticing Yun Ming's unusual behavior, Elder Cai spoke again, "Pavilion Master? Pavilion Master?"
Yun Ming came back to his senses, pursed his lips, and said, "Nothing, don't worry, maybe it was just an illusion on my part!"
Elder Cai nodded thoughtfully and changed the subject, "But Pavilion Master, due to the Holy Spirit Cult, the other Elders don't seem inclined to take disciples. I think we should let it go..."
Yun Ming neither agreed nor disagreed but instead fixed his deep gaze upon Elder Cai and asked in return, "Elder Cai, what about you?"
Elder Cai replied without hiding, "Me? I've got my eyes on a kid from the Outer Court, seems to be this Wu Dousi! But I don't know if she's willing!"
Yun Ming squinted his eyes, lifted his chin, and muttered, "Wu Dousi, huh..."
He had a vague impression; she seemed to be the strongest among the first-year freshmen!
If Elder Cai is entrusted with such a task, it wouldn't be bad...
Currently, his biggest concern was the young students at Shrek Academy; they hadn't matured yet. If the Holy Spirit Cult launched an attack, it would be hard for them to survive against evil Soul Masters...
He must accelerate the training of the students!
Seeing Yun Ming lost in thought again, Elder Cai sensibly did not interrupt him and waited quietly...
...
Returning to his office, Xu Sheng found Shen Yi sitting in her seat waiting for him...
Seeing him arrive, she immediately handed over a list to Xu Sheng, explaining softly, "Xu Sheng, this is the participant list of Class One, Year Two, which includes all the information of the competing students!"
Since it was a first-year versus second-year match, inherently unfair, the first-year students could learn about their second-year opponents in advance for the sparring match!
This was also to compensate for the soul power rank gap!
Upon receiving it, Xu Sheng first noticed the four large characters "Yuanen Yehui"...
As for the long string of detailed information behind it, a glimmer appeared in his eyes...
Seeing Xu Sheng's change, Shen Yi explained, "This Yuanen Yehui is considered the strongest in Class One, Year Two. The first Martial Spirit is the Titan Ape, and the second Martial Spirit is the Fallen Angel; both are top-tier! Particularly, her own strength is incredibly formidable."
"And her companions excel in all aspects too. Tang Wulin and his team wanting to win, I'm afraid it's near impossible!"
Not only are they completely overpowered in strength, but even their coordinated teamwork does not match the opponents'!
Winning is basically a pipe dream!
At most, they might avoid a miserable defeat!
...
A few seconds later, Dai Yueyan and Dai Yun'er stepped into the hall, respectfully addressing Dai Tianling, who was seated on the throne, "Father!"
Then they turned slightly to address Xu Sheng, "Elder Xu!"
Dai Tianling nodded slightly, "There are no outsiders here, you needn't be so formal!"
Dai Yun'er's face immediately showed a smile, "Really, Father, you should have said so earlier..."
Having said that, she skipped over to Dai Tianling's side...
This act made Dai Yueyan's eyelids twitch...
Apart from this sister, perhaps no one else dared to be so casual in front of Father...
Xu Sheng chuckled lightly, "Your Majesty, the relationship between Her Royal Highness the Princess, the Crown Prince, and yourself is truly harmonious!"
Dai Tianling did not deny it but looked at Dai Yun'er with a doting expression...
The latter seemed to think of something and asked curiously, "Elder Xu, you weren't hurt yesterday, right? I heard that even Sect Master Mu of the Body Sect fainted!"
Xu Sheng said softly, "I'm fine..."
Only then did Dai Yun'er sigh in relief, and immediately, her exquisite face blushed a little as she asked softly, "Then... Elder Xu, when... when do you plan to return to Shrek Academy?"
Xu Sheng didn't intend to hide, "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be tomorrow!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Yun'er exclaimed, "So soon?"
Realizing her overreaction, her cheeks flushed even more...
Her time spent with Xu Sheng had been the happiest in her life, and the thought of not having this opportunity again in the future brought an inexplicable sense of loss...
Dai Tianling teased, "Yun'er, your expression is almost spelling out the thoughts on your face."
Clearly, she had just told him yesterday that she had come to terms with it, but it seemed she was still reluctant to part with Elder Xu!
Dai Yun'er grabbed his arm coquettishly, "Father~~ how can you tease me like that?"
Dai Tianling took a deep breath and sighed, "I even personally asked Elder Xu, and he has no intention of staying in our Xingluo Empire, which is indeed a considerable loss for the royal household!"
Xu Sheng glanced at him, "Your Majesty, although I can't join the Xingluo Empire, it doesn't mean we can't establish a deep friendship, wouldn't you agree?"
Dai Tianling was taken aback and immediately understood what he meant, laughing heartily, "Hahaha, Elder Xu is right! It's indeed narrow-minded of me!"
Xu Sheng stretched lazily, and casually said, "Your Majesty, the little ones in our academy are eagerly anticipating the compensation from the Xingluo Empire!"
Dai Tianling patted his chest, "Rest assured, Elder Xu, the compensation is ready! It will be delivered to the teams who entered the top eight tomorrow!"
After pausing for a moment, he added, "Additionally, Elder Xu, since you're leaving tomorrow, on behalf of His Majesty, stay for a meal tonight!"
"Since Your Majesty has said so, I won't be polite then!"
...
After returning to the subchurch of the Holy Spirit Cult on the Xingluo Continent…
Several evil Soul Masters at the Super Douluo Level cursed, "Damn it! That Xu Sheng keeps disrupting our Holy Spirit Cult's plans, he really is arrogant!"
"That's right, first secretly rescuing Dai Yun'er, and now forcing our Holy Spirit Cult, if it weren't for his overwhelmingly strong power, we would have killed him long ago!"
"In my opinion, the Vice Sect Hierarch should issue a command for the strong ones of our Holy Spirit Cult to move together, I can't believe he can withstand that!"
Leng Yulai coldly scolded, "Absolutely not... Xu Sheng's power is unfathomable, even I have no hope of winning against him!"
Nana nodded in rare agreement, "That's true, the Dark Hummingbird was slain without any chance of a counterattack! Xu Sheng's strength surpasses human limits!"