NOVEL WEB Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Liu Erlong's Impression
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Blue Tyrant Academy.
This was the advanced Soul Master academy founded by Liu Erlong, known as the commoners' academy. Though its facilities were far superior to Shrek Academy's—practically heaven compared to their previous squalor—it still paled in comparison to other elite institutions, appearing somewhat shabby by their standards.
"Why bother with Heaven Dou Imperial Academy? From now on, Blue Tyrant Academy will become Shrek Academy, and you, Flender, will be its headmaster!"
Having encountered Liu Erlong, the thirteen teachers and students of Shrek Academy had no choice but to abandon their plans to join Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
Flender was momentarily stunned, but out of deference to Liu Erlong, he acquiesced. "Fine, we'll do as Erlong says. I'll handle explaining things to Qin Ming and Heaven Dou Imperial Academy."
Just like that, the group originally bound for Heaven Dou Imperial Academy instead found themselves enrolled in Blue Tyrant Academy.
Not only that, but Blue Tyrant Academy would soon be renamed Shrek Academy, with Flender as headmaster and both Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang serving as deputy headmasters.
That same day, Liu Erlong summoned all the academy's faculty to announce the changes. No one dared object—they were well aware of her notoriously domineering temperament.
"This Headmaster Liu Erlong is seriously overbearing!" Ma Hongjun remarked with a mix of awe and amusement.
Oscar grinned. "A true heroine! And a Battle Soul Saint, no less!"
Tang San speculated, "She must be the third member of the teacher's Golden Iron Triangle. Her relationship with him seems... unusual."
Ning Rongrong nodded. "I've heard of Liu Erlong of Blue Tyrant Academy. Fiercely powerful, hot-tempered, and unyielding. Best not to cross her."
Xiao Wu sighed in relief. "Seems alright to me."
At least there were no Soul Douluos here to see through her disguise.
"Since we're here, we might as well settle in," Xu Yunhan said calmly. Wherever he was, cultivation remained his priority.
Once things stabilized, he planned to visit the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He knew its approximate location—even ten thousand years earlier, it shouldn't be too different.
Still, to be safe, Xu Yunhan intended to scour Heaven Dou City for materials to craft higher-tier soul tools. As for funds? Selling spare storage-type soul tools would suffice. Or he could borrow from Ning Rongrong—the little heiress could easily spare tens of thousands of gold soul coins.
"So you're Tang San."
After handling administrative matters, Liu Erlong came to inspect the students—Tang San in particular.
As Yu Xiaogang's only disciple, he naturally piqued her curiosity.
Flender trailed behind her, adding, "This is Tang San. Thirteen years old, innate full soul power, Blue Silver Grass martial soul, Rank 32 Soul Elder."
"Blue Silver Grass? With innate full soul power?" Liu Erlong's eyebrows shot up.
Flender whispered something in her ear, and her eyes widened further as she scrutinized Tang San. "A true prodigy. No wonder Xiaogang values you so much."
Tang San assumed her surprise stemmed solely from his twin martial souls. He remained unaware of his father Tang Hao's identity as a Titled Douluo—a fact even he didn't know yet.
Currently, only Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, Xiao Wu, Xu Yunhan, Flender, and Zhao Wuji were privy to his twin martial souls.
Flender proceeded with introductions: "This is Ma Hongjun... Oscar... Zhu Zhuqing... Xiao Wu... Ning Rongrong... Xu Yunhan..."
Innate full soul power. A food-system Soul Master. Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Netherworld Spirit Cat. And Xu Yunhan—another innate full soul power.
These four left Liu Erlong stunned.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing stood out due to their extraordinary backgrounds.
Oscar and Xu Yunhan, however, were freaks of nature.
Especially Xu Yunhan—fourteen years old and already at Rank 47. A monster among monsters.
Strangely, Liu Erlong felt an inexplicable fondness for him, an almost instinctive affinity.
"You seven truly live up to Shrek Academy's reputation for nurturing monsters," she said approvingly. "From today onward, this is your new home. Train here without worries... You may call me Teacher Erlong, or Headmaster Erlong."
After the introductions, Liu Erlong arranged accommodations for the group.
Shao Xin, Li Yusong, Lu Qibin, and Zhao Wuji were also settled in.
Flender and Yu Xiaogang naturally stayed behind to catch up with Liu Erlong—though Yu Xiaogang's perpetually morose expression visibly irritated her.
What kind of man mopes around like this?
Xu Yunhan and Zhu Zhuqing requested to room together, eliciting a raised eyebrow from the staff member handling arrangements—but no refusal.
Blue Tyrant Academy had ample dormitory space, typically housing two to four students per room.
Xu Yunhan and Zhu Zhuqing secured a private room. Tang San, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun shared a triple.
Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu opted for another triple, keeping a bed spare for Zhu Zhuqing should she visit.
Once unpacked, the group set out to explore their new surroundings.
Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu wanted to tour the campus with Zhu Zhuqing and Xu Yunhan. Tang San insisted on accompanying Xiao Wu. In the end, all seven wandered together.
"Blue Tyrant Academy is huge!" Oscar marveled.
"Not inferior to Balak Academy in Suotuo City, right?"
Ma Hongjun corrected him, "Wrong! This is Shrek Academy now! We're the Shrek Seven Devils, and this place will rise to glory because of us!"
Spotting a cluster of female students in the distance, his eyes gleamed. "Plenty of beauties here too. I think I'll like it."
The others rolled their eyes.
Curious gazes followed them as they walked—particularly Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu, whose striking looks drew constant attention.
Blue Tyrant Academy's student body was smaller than most advanced academies, numbering just under a hundred.
Even with the seven newcomers, they barely broke triple digits.
But compared to Shrek Academy's original handful, it felt bustling and lively.
By day's end, they'd familiarized themselves with the campus layout.
Flender postponed formal training, instructing them to rest and acclimate—even suggesting trips into Heaven Dou City for exposure.
As a precaution, Zhao Wuji, Li Yusong, or Lu Qibin would chaperone.
Heaven Dou City was safe—unless you provoked the wrong people. Power and privilege converged here, making caution essential.
"You're selling extra storage soul tools for funds? I'll buy them all at double price. If that's not enough, I can lend you more."
Ning Rongrong, ever the pampered heiress, was excessively generous. Were it not for fear of offending Xu Yunhan's pride, she'd have simply handed him the money.
Zhu Zhuqing teased, "Such a sugar mama. Don't hold back, Yunhan."
Xiao Wu had stayed behind at the academy, wary of encountering Soul Douluos or Titled Douluos in the city. Consequently, Tang San remained as well.
With funds secured, Xu Yunhan began hunting for materials.
Heaven Dou City, as the imperial capital, boasted abundant rare resources—some exorbitantly priced, others grossly undervalued due to unrecognized worth.
With Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong—two stunning girls of contrasting styles—trailing Xu Yunhan, they attracted envious stares from countless men.
The trio spent the entire day scouring the city for materials, Ning Rongrong covering any shortfalls.
Yet neither girl showed fatigue. If anything, they seemed to relish the outing.
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