When Fang Yang slowly walked back to the Shrek Academy area, he was greeted by sincere congratulations from everyone.
"Congratulations."
Wu Zhangkong's cold and clear voice rang out first. Although his tone remained indifferent, a flash of appreciation passed through his eyes.
Shen Yi stood at his side, her smile warm: "A beautiful victory."
"Fang Yang, congratulations."
Luo Guixing stepped forward first, his tone carrying heartfelt admiration.
Behind him, Xu Yucheng, Yang Nianxia, and others also nodded in greeting. Besides congratulations, there was genuine respect for a powerful individual added to their expressions.
"Thank you."
Fang Yang nodded slightly, his tone as calm as usual.
Wu Siduo stood quietly at the side, speaking softly: "Congratulations, Fang Yang."
Her voice was light, yet exceptionally clear.
Ye Xinglan simply said briefly: "Congratulations."
"Thank you."
Fang Yang similarly nodded in response.
"Fang Yang, you guy..." Xie Xie laughed as he rushed over, patting Fang Yang's shoulder heavily—everything understood without words.
Tang Wulin also stepped forward, revealing a sincere smile: "Congratulations."
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi walked over shoulder to shoulder—one carefree, one steady—yet both carried the same smile.
"Are you alright?"
Gu Yue asked softly, her voice carrying concern.
Na'er and Xu Xiaoyan, hearing this, also looked toward Fang Yang respectively, their eyes carrying inquiring expressions.
Fang Yang smiled slightly: "Rest assured, I'm fine."
"This..."
The corner of Xie Xie's mouth couldn't help twitching, "Of course you're fine!"
If he remembered correctly, Fang Yang had been completely dominating Long Yue on the arena the entire match—what could possibly be wrong?
"This simply isn't human..."
Le Zhengyu had watched the entire match until this moment before sighing softly in a low voice, reaching his conclusion.
Setting aside Fang Yang's unfathomable strength, even that completely suppressed Long Yue—he admitted to himself that he would absolutely not be a match.
The gap was as vast as a chasm.
Recalling his past grievances with Fang Yang, Le Zhengyu felt only relief at this moment.
Fortunately, he had recognized the situation early and no longer dared to offend this monster.
He secretly resolved that in the future, before Fang Yang, he must be even more... low-key.
Just at this moment, a resonant voice transmitted through the amplifier throughout the venue: "Please welcome Shrek Academy's Fang Yang to the stage to receive his award."
On the presidential platform, the white-haired elder smiled, his gaze directed toward the Shrek Academy area.
"I'll go receive the award first then."
Fang Yang said, his gaze sweeping across everyone before finally settling on Gu Yue.
"Mm."
Gu Yue nodded, their eyes meeting—no words needed.
Na'er and Xu Xiaoyan also nodded simultaneously, watching him turn and depart.
Fang Yang walked slowly toward the award platform under the gaze of countless spectators. His steps were unhurried, his black clothes gently fluttering in the breeze, his entire person emanating an indescribable aura.
In the spectator stands, countless gazes followed his figure.
There was amazement, admiration, and also unwillingness.
Regardless, everyone had to admit that this young man from Shrek Academy was indeed worthy of this victory.
"Congratulations to contestant Fang Yang for winning this year's individual competition championship!"
The white-haired elder's voice rang out again, "Now, let us welcome His Majesty to the stage with the warmest applause, to present the award to contestant Fang Yang!"
Star Luo Empire Emperor Dai Tianling slowly rose and walked toward the award platform amid enthusiastic applause.
He wore an ornate imperial robe and a golden crown, each step carrying the dignity of an emperor.
When he stood firm on the award platform, the entire Star Luo Grand Stadium immediately fell silent.
"Today, contestant Fang Yang, a guest from the Sun-Moon Federation, defeated our Star Luo Empire's contestant Long Yue with absolute strength, winning this year's individual competition championship."
Emperor Dai Tianling turned to face the audience throughout the venue, his voice transmitting to every corner through the soul guide amplifier.
"Please congratulate his victory with enthusiastic applause!"
In the next moment, the spectator stands once again erupted in enthusiastic applause, sweeping through the entire stadium like tidal waves.
Emperor Dai Tianling took the ancient wooden box held in both hands by an attendant.
He personally handed the wooden box to Fang Yang, his tone gentle: "Congratulations on winning the individual competition championship!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Fang Yang bowed slightly, receiving the prize with both hands, his expression calm.
A soul bone was of no use to him, but it was the honor of being champion after all.
"I hereby bestow upon Fang Yang the title of Viscount of the Star Luo Empire." Emperor Dai Tianling's voice transmitted through the amplifier, immediately causing a stir.
The rank of Viscount was extremely noble in the Star Luo Empire, unobtainable by non-nationals.
That the Emperor would bestow such an honor upon a young man from the Sun-Moon Federation demonstrated the degree of importance attached to him.
Fang Yang bowed once more: "Thank you for Your Majesty's grace."
Dai Tianling gazed deeply at Fang Yang and suddenly spoke: "Fang Yang, I ask you—are you willing to become the prince consort of my Star Luo Empire?"
These words caused an uproar throughout the venue.
Exclamations rose one after another from the spectator stands; everyone was shocked by this sudden proposal.
"What? Prince consort?"
"His Majesty wants to betroth the little princess to him?"
Dai Tianling continued speaking, his voice clearly transmitting throughout the venue: "I hereby betroth my youngest daughter, Dai Yun'er, to you."
In the Monster Academy area.
"Father..."
Dai Yun'er covered her mouth, her eyes full of disbelief.
She had never imagined that her father would propose such an arrangement on this occasion.
"Ah, this?"
Dai Yueyan was also at a loss.
He had completely no idea that his father actually intended to betroth Yun'er to Shrek Academy's Fang Yang.
However, Dai Yueyan quickly fell into thought.
If Fang Yang married his little sister, it would not only be a good thing for the Star Luo Empire but also beneficial to his own succession to the Star Luo imperial throne.
"This..."
The remaining five kings looked toward Long Yue with strange expressions.
Two words simultaneously surfaced in their minds: "So tragic."
Not only did he lose the match, but now even his beloved was to be betrothed to another.
"No..."
Long Yue, having just awakened, heard this news and found it difficult to accept for a moment. He violently spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted again.
"Madman Long!"
Fox King Su Mu, seeing this, hurriedly stepped forward to check Long Yue's condition.
And at this moment, the entire venue's gaze was focused on Fang Yang, waiting for his response.
Dai Tianling smiled, appearing gentle, yet his eyes carried undeniable majesty: "I am honored by Your Majesty's favor, but Fang Yang already has someone he favors in his heart and dares not delay Her Highness the Princess."
Silence.
Deathly silence enveloped the entire Star Luo Grand Stadium.
No one had expected that Fang Yang would refuse the Emperor's marriage proposal on the spot.
The smile on Dai Tianling's face stiffened slightly, a flash of displeasure passing through his eyes, but he quickly recovered the composure of an emperor: "Since that is the case, I will not force the matter."
"However, I hope you can stay longer in the Star Luo Empire and properly experience our Star Luo customs and culture."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Fang Yang bowed once more.
Subsequently, Fang Yang, holding the wooden box containing the soul bone, walked down from the award platform with unhurried composure under the gaze of countless complex eyes.
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