It took a full three days for the Star Luo Continent delegation to fully assemble, preparing to set off back to the Star Luo Continent.
Everyone gathered on the first floor of the Tianhai Hotel, the entire lobby packed with people.
The Star Luo Continent delegation that came to the Douluo Continent numbered over a thousand, all elites from various industries. At the same time, the personnel from the Douluo Continent heading to the Star Luo Continent for exchange were also quite numerous.
The Shrek Academy group stood silently in a corner of the hotel, waiting.
The federal official specifically responsible for liaising had already come to pay respects to Zhuo Shi.
Zhuo Shi did not engage in much conversation, merely informing the other party that Shrek Academy was ready and could depart at any time.
Fang Yang spotted the Spirit Transfer Pagoda's team in the crowd, led by Qian Gu Zhang Ting and Qian Zhen Zang.
Qian Gu Zhang Ting naturally noticed Fang Yang as well, an undisguised killing intent flashing in his eyes. Qian Zhen Zang, on the other hand, nodded at Fang Yang in greeting.
Just then, several figures emerged from the crowd and walked towards the Shrek Academy group.
The newcomers were Senior Ouyang Zixin, Senior Sister Mu Xi, and Lin Yuhan.
"Senior Sister!"
Tang Wulin's eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward, gently embracing Ouyang Zixin.
Ouyang Zixin's cheeks flushed slightly, and she whispered, "So many people are watching."
Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin released her, his Face beaming with unconcealed joy.
"See? I told you..."
Mu Xi said to Lin Yuhan beside her, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes.
She thought to herself, "Tang Wulin hasn't even noticed my feelings, so how would he notice yours..."
Lin Yuhan opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to say something, but in the end, she merely gave Tang Wulin a deep look before turning and disappearing into the crowd.
Tang Wulin recognized Lin Yuhan, the girl he had sparred with at the Forging Master Association headquarters. He remembered her Forging Master Rank was at least Rank five.
However, at this moment, his attention was entirely on Ouyang Zixin, and he didn't think much of it.
Wu Changkong, dressed in a white suit, stood in the distance, silently watching this scene.
The hall grew increasingly crowded, but under the organization of official personnel, the order on site remained well-maintained.
Just then, a resonant voice, amplified by a soul-guided loudspeaker, echoed throughout the entire hall.
"Hello everyone, I am Pan Wen, the Federal Secretary-General and the chief person in charge of this exchange event."
"Please, the Star Luo Continent delegation, first count your numbers and proceed to soul-guided buses number one to twenty-five."
"The Douluo Continent delegation, please proceed to buses number twenty-six to fifty-two afterwards. All departments, please begin counting numbers now."
Organizing a large number of people is always a bit troublesome, depending on the host's capabilities.
It must be said that the Federation's organizational ability was very strong. The two delegations, totaling over two thousand people, orderly exited the Tianhai Hotel and boarded the soul-guided buses.
Under the command and escort of a dedicated mecha guard team, the convoy slowly departed the hotel, steadily proceeding towards the Tianhai City dock.
The distance from the Tianhai Hotel to the dock was not far.
When the azure sea appeared in their sight, two giant ships also emerged within their view.
Each giant ship's deck had at least five levels, and the entire ship exuded a metallic luster, with soul-guided weapon muzzles installed on it.
The sea has never been a peaceful place.
According to records, the number of Spirit Beasts in the sea was at least fifty times that on land.
Of course, that was in the past.
Ever since land Spirit Beasts became critically endangered, humans turned their attention to the sea.
As a result, the number of sea Spirit Beasts sharply declined, but even so, sea Spirit Beasts are still the most numerous Spirit Beasts currently existing on the Douluo Continent.
"Your Excellency Crimson Dragon, hello."
Federal Secretary-General Pan Wen personally came before Zhuo Shi, greeting him respectfully.
Zhuo Shi responded indifferently, "Hello, Secretary-General Pan."
Shrek Academy has never had too close an attitude towards the Federation.
Pan Wen smiled and said, "Your Excellency Crimson Dragon, for the convenience of communication between both sides, your esteemed academy has been arranged on the Star Luo, an ocean-going giant ship on the Star Luo Continent's side."
"Joining you on board will also be members of the Star Luo Royal Academy from the Star Luo Empire of the Star Luo Continent."
"They very much hope to engage in exchanges and sparring with you during this long journey to the Star Luo Continent."
"Star Luo Royal Academy..."
Zhuo Shi remembered this academy, which once wanted to exchange with Shrek Academy but was rejected. He said indifferently, "It's fine, you make the arrangements."
The Federal Secretary-General personally led the way, showing ample Face.
To be honest, Pan Wen was also very helpless. He knew perfectly well the status of Shrek Academy on the Continent.
All along, the Academy has been a major headache for the Federation.
The two things every successive Sun Moon Federation most hoped to achieve were to control Shrek Academy and the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, respectively.
Of course, these were just thoughts.
These two places hold crucial positions on the Continent, and more importantly, they both concentrate the Continent's strongest military power.
The Spirit Transfer Pagoda was somewhat easier to deal with; with certain interests driving it, cooperation could be relatively smooth.
But Shrek Academy, on the other hand, possessed the Continent's top powerhouses, so the Federation could only turn a blind eye.
Under Pan Wen's personal leadership, the Shrek Academy一行 people boarded the ship in an orderly fashion.
Boarding was done via a dedicated escalator, powered by soul-guided technology.
After a while, Fang Yang and the others saw a group of people in white school uniforms waiting quietly there.
"Are those the students from Star Luo Royal Academy?" Xie Xie whispered.
Tang Wulin nodded, "They should be."
Fang Yang glanced at them indifferently, saying nothing.
Since Fang Yang and the others were not wearing Shrek Academy's traditional green school uniforms, no one pointed fingers.
Once on the giant ship, looking back at the shore, everything felt so small.
Star Luo Continent staff came forward and began to arrange accommodations for the Shrek group.
The giant ship had a large capacity, and everyone received a single cabin.
Zhuo Shi was arranged on the uppermost deck of the giant ship, personally guided by Pan Wen.
"Hey, are you students from Shrek Academy?" A voice suddenly rang out.
The Shrek group turned to look, only to see the group of Star Luo Royal Academy students in white school uniforms had approached.
There were twelve in total, eight males and four females, all of similar age.
The one who spoke was a short but seemingly sturdy male student.
Fang Yang spoke indifferently, "Let's go."
That group of people still wanted to say something, but Fang Yang's single glance made them all tremble and immediately shut their mouths.
The Star Luo Royal Academy students froze in place, their bodies shaking uncontrollably, not daring to move a muscle.
It wasn't until the Shrek Academy group had left that the terrifying pressure finally disappeared.
"Wh-what was that feeling just now?" The short male student's voice trembled, instantly drenched in sweat.
A tall, thin male student's lips quivered incessantly, "I-I don't know... In that instant just now, I felt the aura of death."
Another Star Luo Royal Academy student directly knelt to the ground, gasping for Qi, "Too, too terrifying..."
At this moment, the same thought spontaneously arose in their minds: "Absolutely cannot provoke the people from Shrek Academy; they are all monsters!"
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