Tailong finally understood how Chen Feng was going to fight back.
The usually clumsy him finally learned to crack a joke:
"We just wear shit - green clothes. I didn't expect you guys to actually like to eat..."
"As everyone knows, people don't eat this kind of thing, but dogs love it very much..."
Ma Hongjun chimed in.
The Shrek students around burst into a fit of laughter.
"You..." The most arrogant student from Canghui Academy was speechless at this moment.
However, in the midst of this laughter and joy, a cold voice blew over like a cold wind, instantly freezing all the laughter.
"What are you doing?"
The students of Canghui Academy's expressions changed, and they immediately became obsequious. They quickly separated to both sides.
From behind them, an old man in his sixties slowly walked out.
Ma Hongjun curled the corner of his mouth into a playful smile and whistled.
"Oh, the master of these little white dogs has finally shown up. Hurry up and take your little white dogs away. Don't let them bark around here. If they dirty this place, it'll be hard to clean up."
The old man just gave Ma Hongjun a cold glance. A flash of barely perceptible cold light passed through his eyes, but he didn't flare up.
He uttered in a deep voice:"Let's go."
With his command, the students of Canghui Academy looked at each other. No one dared to say another word. They all lowered their heads, like tamed little beasts, and obediently followed him towards the other end of the rest area.
Seeing this, Ma Hongjun couldn't help but laugh out loud, his voice full of pride: "As soon as the master comes, it's really different. They're so obedient."
Flanders' brows furrowed tightly. A hint of worry flashed in his eyes, and he said in a low voice: "I didn't expect that old guy to go to Canghui Academy."
Ma Hongjun leaned closer to Flanders and asked curiously: "Teacher, who was that old man just now? Do you know him?"
Flanders slowly nodded, his tone tinged with a bit of fear: "That old guy is called Shinian. His martial spirit is extremely special. He can create all kinds of illusions, making people get lost in them and even kill each other. He's cruel and ruthless. On the surface, he seems calm, but in fact, he's vengeful. I remember his soul power had already reached over level 60 back then. Now, he's probably broken through level 70."
Hearing this, the students of Shrek Academy gasped in unison, and a chill involuntarily rose in their hearts.
Any one of them would probably not even have a chance to fight back if they were to become enemies with Shinian.
Only Chen Feng was thinking to himself: With his current strength, could he fight this Shinian who was over level 70?
However, what made the people of Shrek Academy a bit angry was that the staff seemed to ignore their existence. One by one, they organized the other academies to enter, but they just happened to forget about Shrek.
It was only at the end, when they were the only ones left in the rest area, that a staff member walked over slowly and led them to the entrance passage.
"These people are really going too far!" Ma Hongjun clenched his fists, and a flash of anger appeared in his eyes.
"Indeed, they're clearly deliberately ignoring us." Oscar's tone also carried a bit of dissatisfaction.
"Don't worry, I'll make them remember us." Chen Feng's voice was calm and firm, as if everything was under his control.
Although the others didn't know what Chen Feng had in mind, his calmness and confidence slightly eased the unease in their hearts.
As they entered the venue, a vast square came into view. Countless pairs of eyes on the surrounding spectator stands focused on them, and cheers and boos intertwined.
The central podium was resplendent with gold and jade, and the VIP area was extremely luxurious. But all of this was just a gaudy backdrop in the eyes of the Shrek group.
"The last team to enter the venue is the participating team from Shrek Academy. Shrek Academy was originally named Lanba Academy and was renamed Shrek a year ago. Look, how distinctive their strange outfits are."
The emcee's voice echoed over the square, causing the audience to laugh even more brazenly.
Ma Hongjun's face became increasingly ugly, but he still held back his anger and his eyes were firmly fixed on Chen Feng.
Chen Feng stood in the center of the arena, and the smile on his lips became even more unfathomable.
He slowly raised his arm and casually pointed his finger at the sky, making a bold and almost arrogant gesture - the gesture of "I'm not targeting anyone. I'm just saying that everyone here is trash."
In the spectator stands, the original mocking laughter instantly froze. People's expressions changed from contempt to shock, and then to anger.
Their gazes, like sharp arrows, were all directed at Chen Feng, trying to tear him apart with their eyes.
How could there be such an arrogant contestant!
The contestants from other teams, who had originally been somewhat contemptuous, were now like ignited powder kegs, seething with anger.
They all stood up, their eyes like knives, eager to rush forward immediately and tear this arrogant young man to pieces.
On the resplendent VIP platform, Prince Xue Xing and the three educational committee members of Heaven Dou Royal Academy sat solemnly in the second row.
In the front row of the VIP seats, directly in front of them, sat only three extremely noble figures.
The one in the middle was the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire. He wore a gold - red robe and a crown inlaid with gold and diamonds, and his face was as solemn as an ancient moon.
On the left side of the emperor was a Platinum Bishop. His whole body was tightly wrapped in a bright - red robe, and he wore a five - pointed platinum crown on his head.
On the right side of the emperor was Ning Rongrong's father, Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"What's going on down there?" the emperor asked.
A subordinate hurriedly knelt down, and there was a hint of disdain in his voice.
"Your Majesty, there's an over - confident Shrek Academy down there. They're making wild claims, saying that they're bound to win the championship this time."
"Ridiculous. Even Heaven Dou Royal Academy wouldn't be so arrogant, let alone this unknown small academy."
The Platinum Bishop's words were full of contempt for Shrek Academy. A flash of disdain passed through his eyes, as if he was watching a farce.
"Your Excellency, please calm down. I happen to know a little about Shrek Academy. They have a good chance of winning the championship." Ning Fengzhi said in a loud voice.
The Platinum Bishop, Salas, snorted coldly. A flash of disdain appeared in his eyes, clearly sneering at Ning Fengzhi's optimistic attitude.
However, at this moment, the emperor's gaze became profound. The name of Shrek Academy took root quietly in his heart.
Ning Fengzhi slowly sat back in his seat, and the emcee's voice rang out again, breaking the brief silence.
"Next, we invite His Excellency Salas, the master of the Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City and the Platinum Bishop, to draw lots for the first round of the preliminaries. After this round of drawing lots, the vice - team of Heaven Dou Royal Academy will compete with their opponent drawn in the first round. This is also the only match today."
The Platinum Bishop, Salas, stood up, walked to the emcee's side, and started drawing lots.
"For the first round of the preliminaries, Auckland Academy vs. Blazing Glory Academy."
"For the first round of the preliminaries, Canghui Academy vs. Purple Star Academy."
"For the first round of the preliminaries, Heaven Dou Royal Academy vs. Shrek Academy."
Oscar muttered to himself, a flash of surprise in his eyes. "Can't be such a coincidence, right?"
It wasn't just the Shrek group who were surprised; the audience was equally astonished.
Maybe other academies didn't attract as much attention, but Shrek Academy was simply too special not to be noticed.
For a moment, the boos were deafening.
Many audience members were shouting for Shrek to go home.
In their view, the second team of Heaven Dou Royal Academy was clearly looking for an easy target.
And Shrek Academy didn't seem like a team of soul masters at all; they looked more like a group of clowns.
"Hehe, you'll soon find out who's going home." Chen Feng raised his head and smiled faintly.