“We leave tomorrow for Tianhai City to participate in the upcoming Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition,” Wu Changkong said to the five students.

Tianhai City is the largest city in East Sea, and its school strength and education level are far above those of East Sea Academy.

The four looked at each other, and Xie Xie couldn’t help but ask, “Teacher, are you sure we’re going to participate in the Grand Competition and not observe? With our level, we’ll probably drag Bai Xu down~~~”

These words spoke the thoughts in everyone’s hearts. Bai Xu was truly too strong, so strong that even a team couldn’t hide his brilliance. It was just that with so many geniuses gathered in this Grand Competition, they didn’t know if he would meet an opponent.

Wu Changkong didn’t care about Xie Xie’s words and said lightly, “The Grand Competition is divided into individual and team competitions. Team competitions are divided into three-person, five-person, and seven-person team competitions. You will participate in the five-person team competition. Bai Xu will be the captain, and your goal for the team competition is – the championship.”

“I want to make it clear that this competition is of great importance. The school board has been questioning the Dean’s decision. Zero Class consumes too many resources. If there is no harvest, it means you are not worth the Academy’s investment, and all subsequent preferential treatments may be canceled.”

“Ah~~?” Everyone was shocked.

Wu Changkong added, “But you don’t have to worry. As long as your results are not too bad, roughly above average is acceptable. Make a name for East Sea Academy, let the entire coastal area know that East Sea Academy’s teaching strength and teacher-student resources are not too bad. With Bai Xu here, I believe this goal is easily achievable.”

“Phew~~~” Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

“Teacher, I heard that the opponents participating in the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition are between the ages of about ten and fifteen. We are not even 11 years old yet. Although Bai Xu is here, this… is the championship a bit…” Xie Xie felt that the goal was set too high. Even if Bai Xu was a genius, in a five-person team competition, there were too many uncertain factors.

Xu Xiaoyan nodded secretly, thinking it made sense.

“Strength and age are never proportional. You just need to go all out.”

Just then, Tang Wulin stood up and asked, “Teacher Wu, the Forging Master Association has suggested that I participate in the forging competition of the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition.”

Wu Changkong nodded, “I’ve checked. The forging competition and our time don’t conflict. You can attend to both.”

“Bai Xu, are you participating in the individual competition?” Xie Xie leaned next to Bai Xu and asked in a low voice.

“Yes, I’m quite confident in myself.” Bai Xu nodded.

“What about Gu Yue?”

Gu Yue glanced at Bai Xu and also nodded.

“What about you, Xiao Yan?”

When asked this, Xu Xiaoyan’s eyes darted around, and she replied, “I won’t. My Spirit is not advantageous in individual competition. It can only be maximized when working with teammates.”

Wu Changkong left after discussing the prize money of the competition with Tang Wulin. Everyone got up to go back and pack, preparing to leave tomorrow.

Just then, Tang Wulin came in front of Bai Xu, his big eyes blinking, very lively, and asked with a hint of hope, “Bai Xu, can I ask you something?”

“Of course,” Bai Xu smiled.

“I didn’t mean to pry into your information, it’s just… I accidentally heard Teacher Wu say that you and Gu Yue are going to join Shrek Academy?” Tang Wulin felt a little apologetic, but Shrek was a legend to him, a holy land longed for by countless Spirit Masters. With Bai Xu’s talent, it was indeed enough. He just wanted to know if he was qualified.

Bai Xu patted Tang Wulin’s shoulder and comforted him, “That is true. Participating in the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition is essentially hoping to get a chance to apply to Shrek, and it’s also a form of experience.”

“Ah?” Xu Xiaoyan covered her mouth in surprise when she heard the news.

“Then can I know the application requirements for Shrek?” Tang Wulin asked eagerly.

Bai Xu said without hesitation, “Shrek recruits once every three years, and there are only three requirements. First, you must be recommended by major cities. Second, your age cannot exceed fifteen. Third, your own spirit power cultivation must not be lower than level twenty-five.”

“Once every three years…” Tang Wulin lowered his head in thought.

Currently, only Gu Yue and Bai Xu can meet the conditions. He, Xie Xie, and Xu Xiaoyan are still some distance away from level 25. Among them, Xie Xie has the smallest gap, and Tang Wulin has the largest gap. He is currently only at level 18 spirit power.

“Thank you for telling me this!” Tang Wulin was very grateful, with a look of eagerness in his eyebrows. Shrek was his next life goal.

“It’s nothing. If you ask Teacher Wu about these questions, he will also answer you. Let’s go, go back to the dormitory to rest. We’ll leave tomorrow.”

“Okay.”

The group of five walked together, accompanied by some words, and the atmosphere seemed cheerful and relaxed.

Star Luo Empire, Xingluo City

Imperial Palace Side Hall

Sui Yuan transformed into a kind-hearted old man with completely white temples, but his body was upright. He looked very benevolent, like an old man with immortal aura, standing in place waiting.

After a while, Star Luo Emperor Dai Tianling stepped in.

The old man immediately bowed his hands in salute: “This old man, Sui Yuan, greets… Star Luo Emperor.”

“Senior, there is no need for such courtesy. It is a great fortune for my royal family that someone of your cultivation can come to the Star Luo Capital!” Dai Tianling quickly pressed Sui Yuan’s hands that were in the middle of the bow, slowly lifting them up.

“Hehe~~~ Your Majesty, I will not say any more unnecessary polite words. I came here this time, and I do have something to ask.”

“Senior, please speak directly. As long as my imperial family can provide it, we will naturally not refuse.”

The old man did not speak directly, but instead looked outside the hall and sighed, “Is Saint Dragon willing to talk?”

After speaking, a flash of light and shadow, En Ci appeared beside the Emperor, and said lightly, “This matter requires Your Majesty’s consent.”

Dai Tianling slowly walked to the main seat and said with sympathy, “Senior, with cultivation like yours, unless it’s for something important, you wouldn’t step into my Star Luo Capital. You want to ask the national master for guidance, to find a way to break through to the limit. However, this method is not without cost. I would like to ask Senior to join my Star Luo Empire’s Worship Hall. As long as you are willing, the Star Luo Empire will do its best to help you break through to the limit.”

Sui Yuan chuckled inwardly, but frowned slightly on his face, as if he had something difficult to say. Finally, he sighed slightly: “Your Majesty, I am nearing a hundred years old. I have been in seclusion for decades, long away from the court, letting go of grievances, and not caring about worldly affairs. Now my cultivation has encountered a bottleneck, and I am forced to come out of seclusion to seek help. I hope Your Majesty will not force me.”

Dai Tianling was delighted in his heart. This person’s identity was indeed as his Teacher had investigated. Although he had some grudges with collateral relatives of the imperial family, he was lonely and poor since childhood and cultivated in seclusion alone. With such a character, if it weren’t for his cultivation reaching the level 98 bottleneck, he would probably still be in seclusion, living happily in the mountains.

However, it is true that having reached level 98 cultivation, level 99 will be the greatest aspiration in life. Who doesn’t want to stand at the peak of the continent and catch a glimpse of the limit’s brilliance?

If such a person wanted power, no matter which force they went to, they would probably be welcomed with open arms.

At present, the Saint Dragon Douluo’s lifespan is nearing its end, and he will probably pass away in about twenty years. At that time, the entire Star Luo court will not have a limit to support it, and the Douluo Federation will definitely take advantage of the situation.

He must seize this opportunity!

“Senior, please don’t blame me. If you really don’t want to be in court, you can serve as the Vice Dean of Monster Academy. Your status will be second only to my Teacher, and I won’t impose too many restrictions on you on a daily basis. I only hope that when the imperial family needs you, you will lend a helping hand.” Dai Tianling made the biggest concession of his life.

Sui Yuan looked troubled and hesitated for a long time before reluctantly agreeing.

But in his heart, he was already overjoyed.