Shrek Academy, Spirit Ice Plaza!
Wu Changkong and Shen Yi stood side by side, with members of the Zero Class Team and Genius Team standing before them.
The Plaza was filled with the relaxed feeling after the exams, yet also tinged with a hint of tension while awaiting results.
Xie Xie looked around, unable to resist asking, "Teacher Wu, have the other students in the class not returned yet?"
"Mm."
Wu Changkong nodded slightly, his clear, cold voice sounding, "Currently, only your two teams have completed the final exams."
At this moment, Fang Yang spoke calmly, "Teacher Wu, what about our final exam scores this time?"
"Zero Class Team, full marks. Genius Team, nine points."
Wu Changkong announced calmly, "At the same time, congratulations to the Zero Class Team. With your outstanding performance this time, you have qualified to participate in the next Shrek Seven Devils selection."
"What? Shrek Seven Devils selection qualification?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Xie Xie exclaimed in surprise.
Luo Guixing, Xu Yucheng, and other members of the Genius Team also showed shocked expressions, their faces filled with disbelief.
"Teacher Wu, is this true?" Xie Xie's eyes instantly lit up, his voice filled with unconcealed excitement.
"Naturally, it is true."
Wu Changkong's tone carried a hint of regret, "However, Fang Yang and Gu Yue are members of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, and Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi are members of the War God Hall."
"They are all unable to participate in the Shrek Seven Devils competition."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the seven young faces before him, his voice low, "If not for this, with the strength, potential, and tacit understanding you seven displayed in this exam..."
"The candidates for the next Shrek Seven Devils would be beyond doubt."
His gaze lingered on Fang Yang and Gu Yue for a moment, carrying a somewhat complex meaning.
Fang Yang's expression was as calm as water, as if he had long anticipated this result, merely nodding slightly to indicate he understood.
Gu Yue stood beside him, her beautiful face equally serene, as if the matter being discussed had nothing to do with her.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi exchanged glances, then shrugged, looking indifferent.
"Alright, your final exams are over, and the holiday officially begins. You are free to arrange your time," Wu Changkong announced.
"Oh yeah! That's great!"
Xie Xie, Tang Wulin, and the others couldn't help but cheer, and the atmosphere immediately became relaxed and lively.
In contrast, Luo Guixing and the others seemed a bit downcast, still processing the information about the Shrek Seven Devils selection.
Just as Wu Sido and Ye Xinglan subconsciously tried to walk towards Fang Yang's side...
Wu Changkong spoke again, "Fang Yang, Gu Yue, Xu Xiaoyan, the three of you stay for a moment."
"Okay."
The three nodded in unison.
Although Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and the others were curious, they were also tactful enough not to ask further questions, chatting and laughing as they left one after another.
Luo Guixing and the others also turned and left with complex feelings.
In the blink of an eye, on the vast Spirit Ice Plaza, only Wu Changkong, Shen Yi, and the remaining Fang Yang, Gu Yue, and Xu Xiaoyan were left.
The surroundings immediately became quiet, with only the subtle sound of the breeze sweeping across the Plaza.
Fang Yang looked at Wu Changkong, taking the initiative to break the silence, "Teacher Wu, please just say what you need to say."
"Alas..."
Wu Changkong sighed softly, "Actually, if not for your identities, you seven would have been the predetermined best combination for the next Shrek Seven Devils..."
"Teacher Wu, I understand." Fang Yang's tone remained calm, without much fluctuation.
Wu Changkong nodded, then turned his gaze to Xu Xiaoyan beside him, "Xu Xiaoyan, what about you?"
"Are you considering participating in the Shrek Seven Devils selection?"
He knew Xu Xiaoyan was close to Fang Yang, hence the question.
"Fang Yang, I..."
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan subconsciously looked at Fang Yang, her eyes filled with inquiry.
Fang Yang smiled gently, his gaze encouraging, "It's okay, just follow your own heart. Don't worry about me."
"Whatever choice you make, we will support you."
Xu Xiaoyan looked at Fang Yang, then at Wu Changkong.
After a brief thought, she replied firmly, "Teacher Wu, thank you for your kindness. However... I still won't participate."
"Alright, I respect your decision."
Wu Changkong didn't seem surprised by this answer, a flicker of understanding in his eyes.
"Then Teacher Wu, Teacher Shen, if there's nothing else, we'll take our leave first." Fang Yang bowed slightly.
"Mm, go ahead." Wu Changkong nodded slightly.
Fang Yang naturally took Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan's hands, and the three turned and left.
"Senior Brother..." Shen Yi spoke softly.
Wu Changkong looked in the direction they left, a hint of determination flashing in his dark green eyes, "I will go now to seek an audience with Teacher and request that he convene a Sea God Pavilion meeting to discuss this matter!"
"What? Convene a Sea God Pavilion meeting?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi's face immediately showed surprise. She deeply understood the importance of a Sea God Pavilion meeting.
A Sea God Pavilion meeting was no small matter, usually convened only to decide matters of life and death for the Academy or major issues affecting the continental landscape.
To convene a meeting for these few students now was truly unprecedented.
"There's no more time to hesitate. I'm going to Sea God Island now." Wu Changkong's tone was firm, leaving no room for doubt.
With that, he turned and headed towards Sea God Island.
Shen Yi watched his departing back, sighed softly, and then quickly followed.
And so, Wu Changkong and Shen Yi went to Sea God Island to find Zhuo Shi... Shrek Academy, Outer Court.
Fang Yang sat cross-legged on the bed, eyes closed in contemplation. Moonlight streamed through the window, casting a faint silver glow on him.
With a slight spatial fluctuation, a silver spatial gate quietly opened.
Gu Yue's figure slowly emerged from it, her black hair appearing even colder in the moonlight.
Fang Yang slowly opened his eyes and asked, "Gu Yue, what's wrong? Is there something important?"
"Di Tian sent a message. He is about to Breakthroughto Divine Rank." Gu Yue's voice was calm, yet carried a hint of solemnity.
"Divine Rank... Bloodline becoming Divine!"
Fang Yang murmured, a flicker of thought in his eyes, "What Bloodline did Di Tian Awaken?"
"Light-Dark Dragon King," Gu Yue replied, her voice clear.
"That's not bad."
Fang Yang nodded slightly, "What about the other Vicious Beasts? Has their strength improved?"
"Their Bloodline Power has all progressed, and their strength has greatly increased."
Gu Yue walked to the window, looking at the moonlight outside, "The Luck of the Star Dou Great Forest is condensing. Perhaps it won't be long until our Soul Beast Clan can rise!"
Fang Yang stood up and walked to Gu Yue's side, "Breaking through to Divine Rank is no small matter. At that time, we will need to contend with the Plane Master, Tang Hao."
"His strength is unknown, so we need to be fully prepared."
"Mm." Gu Yue nodded slightly.
The two stood quietly by the window, gazing at the moonlight outside.
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