Chapter 66 Disappointed Flander
"Stop it, all of you!!"
Just as Dai Mubai's White Tiger Blazing Light Wave was about to condense, Tang San's fingertips had already gripped the hidden weapon, and the two sides were on the verge of a clash.
A furious roar, like the cry of an eagle, mixed with the terrifying pressure of a level 78 Soul Saint, instantly swept through the entire passage.
It stirred up a visible gust of air.
Boom!
The violent shockwave forcefully separated the four people who were entangled together.
Dai Mubai grunted, the White Tiger Possession was forcibly dispelled, and he staggered backward;
Tang San's face also turned pale, and he had no choice but to stop his Mysterious Heaven Skill and lean against the wall to steady himself.
At the entrance of the passage, Flander strode in with a livid face.
Behind him followed Qin Ming, who looked astonished and embarrassed.
Originally, Flander was overjoyed to bring Qin Ming, this outstanding alumnus, to meet these junior students and celebrate tonight's incredible victory.
But to his utter surprise, what awaited him was not laughter and joy, but infighting, fighting, and a murderous aura that nearly lifted the roof off.
"Nonsense! Utter nonsense!"
Flander adjusted his slightly askew crystal glasses, his gaze sweeping sharply over the crowd:
"You just defeated the Royal Fighting Team, and now you're acting like bullies among your own? You want to resort to knives and guns?"
"Are you all tired of living?!"
Upon seeing the dean arrive, the tense crowd instantly deflated like wilted eggplants.
Dai Mubai turned his head away without saying a word, and Tang San also silently put away his hidden weapon and stood with his hands at his sides.
Flander took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, looked around, and suddenly frowned:
"Wait... why is one person missing?"
Where is Zhu Zhuqing?
Upon hearing this name, the atmosphere at the scene fell into a deathly silence once again.
Flander's heart skipped a beat, and the ominous premonition grew stronger.
He looked at Ning Rongrong and asked:
"Rongrong, you tell me. What exactly happened?"
Ning Rongrong glanced at Yu Xiaogang, whose face was pale, and then at Dai Mubai, who was still somewhat unconvinced. In the end, she decided to tell him everything.
She recounted everything from forcing the Martial Soul Fusion Technique to the unreasonable judging of the competition, forcing the fusion, Zhu Zhuqing's withdrawal from the academy, and the conflict caused by Dai Mubai's insults towards the master.
After hearing all of this...
Flander was struck dumb, frozen in place.
"Did you... drop out of school?"
Flander muttered to himself, his voice trembling:
"That agility-type talent we finally recruited, just like that, she's gone?"
He felt a sharp pain in his chest.
He didn't achieve much in his life.
When he was young, he ventured into the world of Soul Masters. In order to fulfill his brotherhood, he gave up his beloved woman, Liu Erlong, to Yu Xiaogang. As a result, the three of them went their separate ways and did not see each other for twenty years.
Later, he settled in this dilapidated village and built Shrek Academy.
Although he was poor and his school was run-down, every student was precious to him and the hope for the rest of his life.
He didn't want to dominate the continent, nor did he want to make a name for himself; he just wanted to watch these children grow up well and become successful.
But now...
Flander turned his head sharply, and for the first time, his sharp eagle eyes revealed blame and disappointment towards his old brother.
"Xiaogang."
Flander's voice was hoarse, revealing a deep weariness:
"How... how could you push her like this?"
"How old is she? 12 years old! She's even the youngest of the eight children in the academy. She's a girl. You can physically exploit her, but you can't insult her mentally."
"If she doesn't want to train, then she doesn't have to! Even if we don't win the championship this time, as long as these kids are still here, and as long as we train them well, we'll always have a chance next time!"
"Why rush things? Why pressure a girl like that?"
"Now that's settled, the people are gone. Are you satisfied?"
Faced with Dai Mubai's coercion, Yu Xiaogang did not refute.
But when faced with Flander's questioning, Yu Xiaogang, who had been silent all along, finally raised his head.
He felt no remorse and offered no apology.
On the contrary, his gaze remained stubborn, even carrying a hint of anger at being misunderstood.
"Flander, are you blaming me?"
Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back. Even though he had just been humiliated by Dai Mubai, he still wanted to maintain the dignity of a master in front of Flander.
"Was everything I did for myself?"
"I did it for Shrek Academy! For the future of this academy!"
Yu Xiaogang pointed at Tang San and the others behind him and said confidently:
"Without my grueling training and tactical guidance these past few months, could they have achieved such a winning streak in Soto City? Could they have achieved that perfect record?"
"Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai's Martial Soul Fusion Technique is the core piece of the puzzle for winning the championship! If she is willing to cooperate and put aside those so-called personal emotions, the Shrek Academy team can go further in the All-Continent Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies, and even win that supreme championship!"
"If we win the championship, Shrek Academy will be famous throughout the Douluo Continent! All your hard work over the years will not have been in vain!"
At this point, Yu Xiaogang became increasingly agitated, as if he were the one who had been wronged:
"She's too willful! She doesn't understand team sacrifice! She's let me down!"
"Flander, you must understand, mercy is no weapon in warfare. If you want to cultivate true monsters, you can't let them run wild!"
Listening to these high-sounding words, Flander looked at his old brother, who was both familiar and unfamiliar, and his lips moved, but in the end, he only let out a long sigh.
Reasons?
Yu Xiaogang always has a million reasons.
But Flander only knew one fact—the girl was gone.
That aloof girl in black will never appear on Shrek Academy's playground again.
"For the sake of the academy..."
Flander gave a bitter laugh, shook his head, and said no more.
He turned around, waved to Qin Ming who looked embarrassed beside him, and said in a desolate tone:
"Xiaoming, you've made a fool of yourself in front of me."
"Let's call it a day for now."
"Everyone is tired, let's go back and rest."
After saying this, the usually shrewd and capable dean appeared somewhat hunched over as he walked alone out of the academy.
He wanted to go for a drink.
Watching Flander's desolate figure disappear into the night.
Zhao Wuji sighed and followed after him with a worried expression, fearing that his old friend might drink too much and cause trouble.
All that remained were a group of students still in shock and confusion, and the grim-faced master.
"Cough cough..."
Seeing that the atmosphere was at a stalemate, Qin Ming took the initiative to break the silence.
He composed himself, stepped forward, and gave the Shrek Academy members a gentle and kind smile:
"Fellow students, let's get to know each other again."
"I am Qin Ming, a graduate of Shrek Academy. In a sense, I am your senior."
Upon hearing the words "senior," Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and the others, who had been in a state of confusion, came to their senses slightly and managed to force out a polite expression.
Qin Ming didn't waste any words. He glanced at Dai Mubai, who was still recovering, and then at Tang San, whose expression was complicated, before directly stating the purpose of his visit:
"I just spoke with the dean. I know everyone wants to participate in the All-Continent Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies and prove themselves on that highest stage."
"However, there is a very real problem—Shrek Academy is not registered and therefore cannot participate in the competition."
Everyone was taken aback by these words.
After fighting and practicing for so long, we don't even get a ticket?
Seeing this, Qin Ming immediately offered a solution:
"Therefore, I am here on behalf of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to sincerely invite all teachers and students to join us."
"As long as you're willing to come, I'll arrange everything. Although you're nominally the second team of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, you're actually an independent team. This way, the issue of your eligibility to participate will be easily resolved."
This is indeed a win-win solution.
This not only solved the qualification issue, but also allowed them to improve their strength in a place with a top-notch simulated training environment.
However, before everyone could digest this information, or even discuss the fact that it meant "Shrek Academy was dead in name only,"...
A slightly urgent voice rang out.
"Okay! Let's go!"
Everyone was taken aback and turned to look.
Yu Xiaogang suddenly raised his head, the dejection in his eyes vanished, replaced by an almost obsessive fervor.
He spoke directly to Qin Ming without any hesitation or even consulting anyone:
"Qin Ming, this matter is settled. We will pack our things as soon as possible and head to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"
For him, this was a lifeline.
Zhu Zhuqing is gone. If he doesn't even qualify for the competition, how can Yu Xiaogang prove his theory?
He had to go to that stage, he had to make Tang San shine in front of the whole continent, in order to wash away the shame of being a "waste"!
He had to prove to the world, and to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family, that he was not a piece of trash.
In the corner.
Ye Liuyun raised an eyebrow, looking at Yu Xiaogang who was impatient, and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
Ah, that's really interesting.
Do you own Shrek Academy?
Every brick, every tile, and even these students here represent the hard-earned wealth of Flander, the stingy dean.
They just left, and you've already "sold out" the academy?
What's the difference between letting all faculty and students join another academy and declaring Shrek Academy bankrupt?
They readily agreed to things that weren't theirs.
This is what they call "being generous with other people's money," right?
Ye Liuyun didn't speak, just watched silently, but that didn't mean others could tolerate it.
"Ha..."
A burst of extremely mocking laughter suddenly rang out.
Dai Mubai slowly raised his head, and the suppressed anger in his evil eyes was reignited.
He looked at Yu Xiaogang, who had acted on his own initiative, his disgust undisguised.
Who are you?
Dai Mubai stepped forward, his tone icy.
After he fled the Star Luo Empire, Shrek Academy took him in.
The academy was short of money, so he donated it.
When the academy built dormitories, he moved wood.
Even Oscar and Ma Hongjun have built the academy to some extent.
Now, a teacher who joined the school only a few months ago dares to make decisions for the dean; it's simply outrageous.
"Why should you decide Shrek's future?"
"Shut up!"
Yu Xiaogang's face flushed red; he was furious and embarrassed to have his thoughts exposed in public.
"Dai Mubai! I'm doing this for your future! Without the qualification to compete, all your training will be in vain!"
"This is the only way out!"
"A way out?"
Dai Mubai laughed in extreme anger, and the fluctuations of his soul power began to surge violently, a sign that he was on the verge of going berserk.
He suddenly took a step closer, his strong body looming over the frail Yu Xiaogang, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
"This is Shrek Academy! The dean is Flander!"
"What qualifications do you, a level 29 Great Soul Master, have to make decisions on our behalf?"
"Do you really think you're something special?"
"Believe it or not, I'll beat you to death."
Faced with Dai Mubai, who was like a furious lion, Yu Xiaogang's prepared lecture instantly got stuck in his throat.
He instinctively took two steps back, his back instantly soaked with cold sweat.
Because he saw real killing intent in Dai Mubai's eyes.
He realized something.
Flander would definitely not hit himself.
But Dai Mubai in front of him really would beat him up!
And they beat him to death!
Yu Xiaogang's Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty, and he swallowed back the reprimand that was on the tip of his tongue.
His eyes flickered, not daring to respond to Dai Mubai's words, and he could only turn to Qin Ming for help.
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