After the Zero Class Team and the Genius Team returned to Shrek Academy, the Grade One final exams had not yet ended, but they were drawing to a close.
Most of the students had already completed their tasks and were on their way back.
On the Golden Ancient Tree, at Sea God Pavilion.
After Wu Changkong reported the special circumstances of Fang Yang and Gu Yue in detail to his teacher, Scarlet Dragon Douluo Zhuo Shi.
Scarlet Dragon Douluo Zhuo Shi pondered deeply, believing that this matter was of great importance, and thus reported the situation.
The Pavilion Master of Sea God Pavilion, Yun Ming, immediately convened all the elders to the Sea God Pavilion to discuss how to deal with these two remarkably talented students.
"This is the situation regarding Fang Yang and Gu Yue; what do you think we should do?"
Yun Ming briefly explained, then his gaze swept over the elders present, awaiting their opinions.
Cai Yue'er, the Dean of the Outer Court, immediately spoke upon hearing this: "Pavilion Master, do you intend to keep them in the Academy?"
"Yes."
Yun Ming nodded, "If students with such extraordinary talent cannot be kept at Shrek Academy, it would be a tremendous loss for the Academy."
"Simple, we just forcibly keep them, wouldn't that work?" Cai Yue'er said without hesitation, a glint flashing in her eyes.
Behind this was also her selfish motive; as long as Fang Yang and Gu Yue were kept at Shrek Academy, Gu Yue could become her disciple.
As for whether they would be obedient?
Cai Yue'er sneered inwardly; Shrek Academy, being the continent's top academy, naturally had special methods.
Once they entered the Inner Court, students would undergo special training, not only believing in the Sea God ancestor but also completely integrating into Shrek Academy.
As for Heavenly Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu? This was Shrek Academy, not the Spirit Transfer Pagoda!
"I disagree."
Scarlet Dragon Douluo Zhuo Shi said in a deep voice, his brows furrowed.
He had some good feelings towards Fang Yang and Gu Yue, after all, they were both students of his disciple, Wu Changkong.
In a sense, there was a faint mentor-disciple bond between him and these two children.
This method of forcibly retaining people not only violated the Academy's principles but would also be counterproductive.
"Everyone, what do you think?"
Yun Ming turned his gaze to the other elders, hoping to hear more opinions.
Holy Spirit Douluo Ya Li gently shook her head and said softly: "Shrek Academy's ten-thousand-year reputation relies on convincing people with virtue, not on oppressive power."
Another Elder Li stroked his beard and mused: "It would indeed be a pity if such a Genius were lost."
"Perhaps we can offer sufficiently generous conditions to make them willing to stay."
"How should we handle the Spirit Transfer Pagoda side?" an elder raised a question.
Cai Yue'er, however, was dismissive: "Why should our esteemed Shrek Academy care about the Spirit Transfer Pagoda?"
"The talent of these two children must be kept at Shrek Academy."
The meeting room immediately buzzed with discussion, as the elders expressed their opinions, and the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.
Scarlet Dragon Douluo Zhuo Shi consistently maintained his opposing stance, while Cai Yue'er held firm to her position.
Yun Ming quietly listened to the arguments, his eyes gleaming with contemplation.
Just as the debate reached an impasse, the door of the Sea God Pavilion was suddenly pushed open, and an unexpected figure appeared at the entrance.
"Regarding Fang Yang and Gu Yue's matter, perhaps I can offer some suggestions."
The newcomer's voice was calm, yet it made all the elders present show surprise.
Light-Dark Douluo Long Yueye!
This being, who held a special status in the Sea God Pavilion, had actually come in person.
Yun Ming asked in a deep voice: "Elder Long, what is your opinion?"
"I support Cai Yue'er's opinion; these two cannot be let go, they must remain at Shrek Academy."
Light-Dark Douluo Long Yueye's tone was firm and beyond doubt.
Everyone immediately fell silent; Light-Dark Douluo Long Yueye's identity was not simple.
Her husband was the former Dean of Shrek Academy and Pavilion Master of Sea God Pavilion, and she herself was the Vice Pavilion Master of Sea God Pavilion.
Not to mention, she also kept a young lover, Chen Xinjie, the First Hall Master of the War God Hall!
"Yun Ming, what is your decision?"
Light-Dark Douluo Long Yueye looked directly at Yun Ming, her tone carrying a hint of pressure.
"Heh heh."
Yun Ming sneered, his gaze suddenly turning sharp, "Old hag, have I given you too much Face?"
"Yun Ming, you..."
Light-Dark Douluo Long Yueye's eyes were bloodshot, and her breathing was heavy.
She never expected Yun Ming to show her such disrespect in front of everyone.
"Remember, I give you Face by calling you Elder Long; if I don't give you Face, you're just an old hag."
Yun Ming's tone was icy, and a powerful Aura instantly enveloped the entire Sea God Pavilion.
With these words, the elders in the Sea God Pavilion fell silent, not daring to even breathe loudly.
Everyone could see that Yun Ming was serious this time.
Ya Li sighed softly, breaking the suffocating silence: "Ming Ge, Elder Long also has good intentions, it's just that her method might be inappropriate."
Yun Ming snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping over every elder present: "Shrek Academy has stood for twenty thousand years, relying on its broad-mindedness to embrace all, not on methods of forced acquisition."
"If we don't even have this much magnanimity, do we still deserve to be called the continent's top academy?"
His voice echoed through the Sea God Pavilion, every word resounding powerfully.
Light-Dark Douluo Long Yueye's Face was ashen, but she dared not say anything more.
"I have my own decision on this matter."
Yun Ming finally said, "The meeting is adjourned now."
This debate regarding Fang Yang and Gu Yue's departure or retention temporarily came to an end.
But everyone understood that this matter was far from over.
What no one knew was that the Golden Ancient Tree had overheard the entire meeting...
Shrek Academy, beverage bar.
"Ah, I really want to go back to East Sea City." Xie Xie leaned back in his chair, saying somewhat lazily.
Tang Wulin heard this and teased: "Xie Xie, I think you want to go back and live it up, don't you?"
"Get lost!"
Xie Xie glared at him irritably.
Tang Wulin waved his hand with a smile: "Alright, alright, I won't say it anymore, I won't say it anymore."
With the end of the final assessment, although the holidays had begun, they could not leave yet.
Only after all the students of Grade One Class One who had gone out for assessment returned could they officially leave the school.
Fang Yang took a sip of his drink and casually asked: "Xie Xie, are you taking Zheng Yiran back with you?"
"Of course I have to take her." Xie Xie answered readily.
"Oh? I thought you'd hesitate a bit." Fang Yang raised an eyebrow.
"Taking her back to see that old guy, and also... to see my mom." Xie Xie's tone softened slightly, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.
"Mm, that's good."
Fang Yang nodded upon hearing this.
"Hey, that reminds me."
Xie Xie suddenly perked up, looking at everyone, "You guys, do you want to come to East Sea City to play with me during the holidays? My treat!"
"Sure."
Tang Wulin was the first to speak, "If I have time, I'll bring Senior Sister over."
"No problem! Food and lodging are on me!"
Xie Xie patted his chest, then looked at Fang Yang, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi, "What about you guys? Are you coming?"
Fang Yang pondered for a moment, then smiled: "If I have time, I'll definitely come."
"Great! Then it's settled, you must come if you have time!" Xie Xie seemed very happy.
Everyone chatted for a while longer.
Just then, a faint voice sounded in Fang Yang's ear.
"Cai Yue'er and Long Yueye intend to harm you."
Fang Yang's expression remained unchanged, still as calm as water.
Gu Yue, sitting beside him, felt the extremely subtle fluctuation in his Aura for that instant.
"What's wrong?"
Gu Yue tilted her head and asked in a low voice.
"Nothing."
Fang Yang shook his head slightly, giving her a reassuring look.
Gu Yue gazed at him for a moment, and seeing that he was indeed fine, she gently nodded: "Mm."
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