She was the hardest worker.
"Keep it up, Gu Yue." Arthur cheered from the side, "I believe in your wisdom!"
Gu Yue didn't even look up, her pen moving rapidly across the design blueprints, her tone calm but with a hint of gritted teeth, "If you really believe in my wisdom, then stop nagging me every day."
At that moment, Wu Zhangkong cleared his throat on the podium and spoke, "Alright, class."
The classroom gradually quieted down, and everyone's eyes focused on him.
"Given the outstanding performance of this year's First Year, the academy will select a group of students from among you to participate in an exchange program to the Star Luo continent in six months."
Everyone saw the progress of the First Year's battle armor; it could only be described as monstrous. It was enough to be recorded in the academy's history since its founding.
His gaze slowly swept across the classroom. "In other words, you will represent Shrek and show the Star Luo continent the strength of our year."
The classroom erupted in a commotion.
"Star Luo continent?!"
"Exchange program?!"
The students whispered excitedly to one another.
Star Luo continent... Arthur rested his chin on one hand, lost in thought.
He still had to go to the Star Luo continent; there were many Opportunities there, especially the Dragon Valley.
"Arthur, you are the Class Monitor for the First Year. The academy is leaving it up to you to decide which students will go for the exchange." Wu Zhangkong specifically looked at Arthur. "Of course, whether you go or not is up to you."
The academy knew Arthur's situation; currently, countless people within the Federation were secretly watching him.
Arthur didn't care about that.
No matter who wanted to deal with him, they would have to get past his Spirit Ability, Destiny, first. Even if they passed that hurdle, there was still the second hurdle: the plane consciousness.
Scanning the classroom, he saw only expectant eyes. He sighed inwardly: These are all my children.
He pondered for a moment and slowly spoke, "Teacher, let me first confirm, how many slots are there for this exchange?"
Wu Zhangkong said indifferently, "Currently, it's tentatively set at ten people."
"Duration of the exchange?"
"One year."
"Hmm, ten slots are too few." Arthur pondered for a moment and began to exercise his authority. With Ya Li backing him, his power within Shrek was limitless.
"Let's make it fifty. The more, the merrier."
The classroom went silent for a moment; everyone was stunned by Arthur's words.
"Fi... fifty?!"
Xie Xie couldn't help but mutter, "Arthur is starting his antics again."
Wu Zhangkong's brow furrowed slightly. "Arthur, fifty slots is nearly half of the total number of students in the First Year."
"The reception capacity and exchange arrangements on the Star Luo continent's side, as well as the teaching order here at the academy, would all need to be readjusted."
Arthur spread his hands. "Exactly. Otherwise, I would have wanted everyone to go together."
Wu Zhangkong's brow furrowed even tighter, but he was also amused by Arthur's words, causing the corner of his mouth to twitch imperceptibly.
He knew Arthur was serious. The boy really had considered taking everyone.
However, if they did that, there would be no one left in the First Year at the academy; the academy could never agree to it.
"Teacher, just report it up. Leave the rest to the Holy Spirit Douluo."
Wu Zhangkong was silent for a few seconds before finally nodding. "Fine, I will report your suggestion as is."
After class, Arthur leaned in close to Gu Yue and lowered his voice, "Gu Yue, we need to speed up the progress on the Two-Word Battle Armor."
Gu Yue glanced at him. "So, do you plan to help me draw the designs or help me with the calculations?"
Arthur gave a dry cough. "I can be responsible for securing more top-tier Materials for you over in Star Luo."
Gu Yue: "..."
...During that year in the Star Luo continent, Arthur would inevitably Breakthrough to become a Spirit Emperor.
So, should he prepare a new Spirit Soul in advance, or let the Auspicious Beast continue to provide spirit rings?
This was the primary question at the moment.
"Gu Yue, I want to ask you something."
How could the Spirit Souls from the Spirit Conduction Tower be as good as the ones Gu Yue provided?
"Does your Hidden Family have any other good Spirit Souls, like the Auspicious Beast?"
Gu Yue stopped her pen and narrowed her eyes slightly. "Man, you're getting a bit greedy."
Arthur gave a dry laugh. "Haha... I was just asking."
Na'er chimed in, "It's okay, Brother Arthur. I have some resources too. Just tell me what kind of Spirit Soul you want."
Gu Yue glanced at Na'er, her tone cold. "No matter how many resources you have, they won't survive his tossing and turning."
Na'er didn't mind and leaned closer to Arthur with a grin. "What type do you want, Brother Arthur? attack system? agility-attack system? control system? Or support system? I have them all!"
Finally, Gu Yue spoke to settle it: "We'll talk about it once you've become a Spirit Emperor. Come find me then."
"Thank you, rich lady." Arthur pressed his palms together. "If there's anything I can help with, feel free to ask."
Is that so... There's plenty I need your help with... A trace of an unreadable emotion flashed in Gu Yue's eyes... The six months passed quickly.
In the crowded lobby of the Skysea Grand Hotel in Skysea City, another thirty-odd people walked in.
Fifty slots were still too many. In the end, Arthur only managed to secure thirty.
Among these thirty slots were the twenty-plus strongest students from the First Year, as well as Yuanen Yehui and Yue Zhengyu from the Second Year, and Qian Wu from the Third Year Students.
Yuanen Yehui was still a bit weak; Arthur planned to help her level up so they could clear the Demon Plane dungeon sooner.
Qian Wu was the gold-medal fighter. With his current Spirit Emperor cultivation and the Two-Word Battle Armor sponsored by Arthur, he possessed the combat power of a Spirit Douluo.
Yue Zhengyu... simply because he was Arthur's nephew; since he wanted to go, Arthur brought him along.
Zhuo Shi was the main person in charge. Wu Zhangkong was the leading teacher, and there were elders from the Sea Gods Pavilion following in secret.
Under the arrangements of the Star Luo continent delegation.
They arrived at the Skysea City pier. Two giant ships were docked there.
The Federal Secretary-General, Pan Wen, came before Zhuo Shi and bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Your Excellency."
"Hello, Secretary-General Pan." Zhuo Shi's attitude was indifferent.
Pan Wen smiled and explained his purpose: "To facilitate the exchange, the Shrek students traveling to the Star Luo continent this time will board the 'star luo' ocean liner. Members of the Star Luo Empire's Star Luo Royal Academy will also be on board."
"They had previously requested an exchange at Shrek but were declined by the academy. Now, it's a perfect Opportunity to spar during the voyage."
Zhuo Shi was taken aback, wondering if he had misheard. "Spar? Do they not know that Arthur is also in the exchange group?"
Pan Wen also had a subtle expression. "They are from the Star Luo continent, after all; they might not be very clear about the situation on our side."
Although the battle in the Mingdu had drawn the attention of the entire continent, and ordinary citizens knew that three Titled Douluos had been fighting there recently...
...in reality, very few people knew that one of them was Arthur. Arthur's true terrifying nature was currently only known to the high-level members of various factions.
It was even less likely for outsiders from the Star Luo continent to know.
"Hmm, is that so? Then this will be interesting." Zhuo Shi could hardly suppress a laugh.
Pan Wen also suppressed the urge to curl his lips into a smile. "It will certainly be a magnificent spar."
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