With Dai Mubai routed and Zhu Zhuqing fully integrated, Lin Feng directed the plot toward its next destination. He convinced the Grandmaster that their next research phase required a place of "unconventional teaching" where theory was abandoned for practical, near-death combat—the perfect cover for joining Shrek Academy.
The Grandmaster, still blinded by his Fusion Potential Thesis, readily agreed. He used his connections with Flender to secure their immediate entry into Shrek Academy, even going so far as to re-designate the trio as the first members of a new, elite testing group meant to validate his research. He viewed Shrek as the perfect crucible for Lin Feng's "Fusion Potential."
Lin Feng, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing arrived at the dilapidated Shrek Academy. Flender, the Dean, initially looked at the Level 23 (Lin Feng), Level 25 (Zhu Zhuqing), and Level 18 (Xiao Wu) youths, and scoffed at their disguised White Soul Rings. However, the fervent, manic enthusiasm of the Grandmaster and the sheer, palpable aura of power surrounding the three quickly convinced him to accept them.
Lin Feng's team was not joining the existing structure; they were forming a new, superior core.
Lin Feng's first move was to secure the environment. He used his fused wealth to subtly bribe the academy servants, ensuring his trio had the best facilities, training grounds, and access to any existing resources, effectively cutting off any future students.
Oscar, the Provision System Master, observed the new trio with awe and fear. He saw the beautiful, silent devotion of Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu to Lin Feng, and the terrifying, casual superiority of Lin Feng himself. He was especially intimidated by the way Lin Feng had effortlessly caused the powerful Dai Mubai to retreat in visible exhaustion.
Oscar, a naturally clever and pragmatic person, realized his future was tied to this rising star, not the broken-spirited prince. He began to subtly seek out Lin Feng, believing the Fusion Phoenix held the key to his own ambition.
Lin Feng had now secured his core power structure, ready for the next phase of the plot. He looked out over the shabby academy grounds, his lips curving into a confident smile.
Lin Feng: Level 23 Spirit Grandmaster. Fusion Phoenix. White Ring Disguise over 100k Red and two 150k Black Rings. Undisputed Leader.
Xiao Wu: Level 18 Spirit Master. Fusion-enhanced Rabbit. Devoted Companion.
Zhu Zhuqing: Level 25 Spirit Elder. Shadow Fusion Cat. Loyal Assassin.
He had bypassed the need for the original Shrek Seven Devils by forming a superior, focused core of three—a foundation ready to dominate the upcoming All-Continent Academy Tournament and expand his influence. The New Shrek Seven Devils were about to be forged, and the original group's destiny would soon be entirely erased.