Ning Tian was momentarily stunned when she heard her father suddenly say such a thing.
She stared blankly at School Master Ning, even doubting for a moment if something was wrong with her hearing.
What was he trying to do?!
Her old father actually wanted the entire Sect to join an academy?! Was he planning to merge the ten-thousand-year foundation of the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School into that Sky Shrek Academy?!
One must understand that before they knew of the existence of this Sky Shrek Academy—or more accurately, in the ten thousand years of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Legacy—there had never been a precedent or even the thought of completely merging into any academy!
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had always maintained a high degree of independence. Whether it was befriending the original Shrek Seven Devils ten thousand years ago or later spreading their influence across the continent, they only acted as allies, never as vassals!
But now, her father, as the Sect Master, had actually proposed the crazy idea of merging the entire Sect into the academy without hesitation after hearing the five words 'Qiluo Tulip'!
This left Ning Tian profoundly shocked; it could be said to be a complete violation of the ancestral laws!
Of course, shock was one thing.
As the Young Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Tian understood the considerations behind School Master Ning's crazy decision better than anyone.
After all, in these entire ten thousand years, apart from the ancestor Ning Rongrong who had ascended to godhood, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had never seen a second person with the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit.
This was the unbreakable seven-ring Bloodline curse that hung forever over the heads of every direct Disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!
But that Sky Shrek Academy possessed the divine object capable of breaking this curse—the Qiluo Tulip!
This Immortal Herb could directly transform the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!
Moreover, the most critical point was that the quantity of this Immortal Herb in the Sky Shrek Academy was not small; it could be exchanged as long as one had enough Contribution Points!
To School Master Ning, what were ancestral laws? What was Sect independence? In the Face of the absolute temptation of mass-producing the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, it was all nonsense!
If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could truly cast everything aside and firmly board the giant ship that was the Sky Shrek Academy,
then perhaps the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could truly undergo a complete metamorphosis and become the 'Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School' in the truest sense!
Instead of how it was now, merely being immersed in the fleeting empty fame and titles brought by their ancestor ten thousand years ago.
Ning Tian completely understood School Master Ning's thoughts.
It was just that...
Thinking of this, the expression on Ning Tian's Face suddenly became somewhat subtle.
She opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to say something, yet finding it difficult to voice.
And School Master Ning, who had been staring closely at Ning Tian, naturally noticed his daughter's hesitant and even slightly embarrassed expression.
Seeing this expression, School Master Ning's heart skipped a beat, sinking instantly.
Could it be that it wasn't possible?
And just at that moment.
Wu Siduo, who had been sitting nearby, seemingly indifferent to the father-daughter conversation and simply eating with elegant movements, suddenly put down her chopsticks.
Wu Siduo picked up a white napkin from the table and gently wiped the corners of her mouth.
Then, she raised her eyes, which were as cold as frost, looked at School Master Ning with a flat gaze, and spoke slowly.
"School Master Ning, you want to merge the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School into our Shrek Academy?"
"Dismiss that thought as soon as possible; it is an impossibility."
Wu Siduo's words were crisp and decisive!
There was no room for maneuver, no pleasantries or euphemisms, and she gave no consideration to School Master Ning's Face, directly and coldly throwing out the word 'impossible'!
Hearing this merciless rejection,
the Red Dragon Douluo Wu Long, standing to the side, had a Face full of disbelief after hearing those words.
In Wu Long's understanding, this was simply the height of absurdity!
One must know that on this Douluo Continent, if any top-tier power learned that the world-wealthy Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School wanted to join them as a whole, they would definitely welcome them with gongs, drums, and open arms!
Although the current Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School indeed lacked the terrifying deterrent power it had ten thousand years ago when the ancestor was still around,
the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit's group support capability on the battlefield was still exceptionally formidable!
Furthermore, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was as wealthy as a nation; the Sect's treasury was piled high with mountains of gold and seas of silver, with a massive flow of capital!
Such a piece of peerless fat meat that would make any power salivate had been offered proactively, yet this young girl named Wu Siduo actually dared to assert, without even thinking, that it was impossible for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to join the Sky Shrek Academy?!
Wu Long opened his mouth, about to argue back.
However, Ning Tian and Wu Feng, upon hearing Wu Siduo's merciless words, did not feel angry. Instead, they nodded in agreement and chimed in.
"Grandpa Long, Father, Wu Siduo is absolutely right."
Ning Tian took a deep breath and explained with a serious tone.
"To join our Shrek Academy, they don't care at all about your background, nor do they care how massive the Sect or how much capital is behind you."
Wu Feng also took over the conversation from the side, speaking bluntly.
"Yes, Grandpa. The value of anything casually brought out in that academy far exceeds the mundane items in our Sect's treasury. They don't lack money at all, nor do they lack so-called vassal powers."
Ning Tian looked at her somewhat bewildered father and continued to supplement.
"Any person or any power wanting to join Shrek Academy can only do so in an individual capacity. Furthermore, they must pass the specific assessments established by the academy. Therefore, the academy's higher-ups would never agree to a whole Sect merging in."
After listening to the explanations from Ning Tian and Wu Feng,
School Master Ning and Wu Long looked at each other, then both nodded in deep agreement.
Indeed.
How could a transcendent power that could distribute the once-in-a-ten-thousand-year Qiluo Tulip as a reward
possibly look upon the mundane wealth and influence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?
In the Face of such absolute strength and heritage, the capital the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School took pride in did indeed seem somewhat laughable.
Once they realized this,
School Master Ning and Wu Long couldn't help but let out a long sigh, feeling only a surge of intense regret.
To not be able to directly merge into that mysterious Shrek Academy was definitely the greatest missed opportunity for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to soar in its history!
However, School Master Ning quickly adjusted his mindset.
Since they couldn't join as a whole Sect, surely it would be fine to send the Sect's most outstanding Disciples through the regular assessment channels, right?
School Master Ning looked at Wu Siduo and Ning Tian with burning eyes and hurriedly inquired.
"Since one must pass an assessment... then, if one wants to participate in the Shrek Academy's recruitment entrance exam, what are the specific requirements? Is a recommendation letter needed? Or are there harsh restrictions on bone age and Spirit Power?"
Hearing School Master Ning's inquiry,
Wu Siduo's cold voice rang out in the hall once more. She looked at School Master Ning and added flatly,
"There are no requirements."
"Whether commoner or noble, whether a great Sect or a small Family, and regardless of the original quality of your Spirit—as long as you have a heart that aspires to be strong, you can try."
Wu Siduo raised her eyes slightly and provided a specific timeframe.
"In four months."
"Shrek Academy will hold another recruitment, and anyone can go and participate in the assessment."
In four months! No background requirements! Anyone can go!
Hearing this information, School Master Ning's eyes instantly flashed with brilliance. He then nodded, hoping in his heart that many Disciples from his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could enter.
This was their opportunity, and also the opportunity for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
...
Meanwhile, in the Dean's office.
[Ding!]
[Detected that the recognition of the ordinary character School Master Ning for 'Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy' has increased!]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the reward: Ten-Thousand-Year Qiluo Tulip *10!]
[Detected that the recognition of the ordinary character Wu Long for 'Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy' has increased!]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the reward: Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone *10!]
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A/N:
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