"Na'er often talks about you."
Yun Ming's voice was as warm as jade, yet carried an undeniable authority.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his black hair cascading down his back, looking like an ethereal immortal.
"Seeing you today, you truly live up to your reputation."
Fang Yang bowed slightly, his posture respectful but not subservient: "Pavilion Master, you flatter me."
Yun Ming shook his head gently, his profound gaze seeming to see through people's hearts: "Your flame... is very special."
His voice remained gentle, but a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes.
"Haha, my flame is not worth mentioning in front of the Pavilion Master," Fang Yang said with a humble smile.
"Interesting."
A smile appeared on Yun Ming's face, and he suddenly changed the subject: "Fang Yang, you don't need to participate in the upcoming assessment."
As soon as he said this, the entire scene fell silent.
"May I ask what the Pavilion Master means?" Fang Yang asked calmly, his expression unchanged.
"It's simple."
Yun Ming stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering, "I will personally assess you."
"The Pavilion Master is personally assessing Fang Yang?!" Cai Yue'er exclaimed in shock, her wrinkled face filled with astonishment.
Shen Yi gasped, she knew what it meant for the Sea God Pavilion Master to personally conduct an assessment.
"Good."
Fang Yang nodded decisively, a flicker of Battle Intent in his eyes.
"Fang Yang..."
Gu Yue called out softly, a hint of worry flashing in her dark eyes. Her slender fingers unconsciously clutched the corner of her clothes.
Fang Yang turned and gave Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan a reassuring smile: "Don't worry, I'll be back soon."
"En," Gu Yue nodded lightly.
Xu Xiaoyan clenched her small fists and made a cheering gesture.
Yun Ming took in this scene, thinking to himself: "His talent and appearance are excellent, but he's not focused enough."
Fang Yang then turned to Tang Wulin and the others: "After I leave, you will follow Gu Yue's arrangements and pass the entrance assessment."
"Yes, Captain!"
Tang Wulin and the others replied in unison.
"Alright, Pavilion Master," Fang Yang turned to face Yun Ming, his expression composed.
Yun Ming nodded slightly: "Follow me."
With a flick of his sleeve, a silver light flashed, and their figures instantly vanished from the spot, leaving behind the stunned crowd.
...
In front of the inner court gate of Shrek Academy, space twisted slightly, and Yun Ming appeared out of thin air with Fang Yang.
From a distance, Fang Yang saw a familiar figure.
That figure knelt there, but his back was still straight, his blue hair draped behind him, like an unyielding statue.
Seeing this, Fang Yang thought to himself, "As expected, he still came back to admit his mistake."
He quickly walked over and called out, "Teacher Wu."
Kneeling in front of the inner court gate was his teacher, Wu Changkong, the white-clothed, blue-sworded, Heavenly Ice Snow Cold.
Hearing Fang Yang's voice, Wu Changkong abruptly turned his head. When he saw Fang Yang and Yun Ming, a hint of surprise flashed in his dark green eyes.
"Pavilion Master."
Wu Changkong said respectfully, then urgently told Fang Yang: "Aren't you participating in the entrance assessment? Go back quickly!"
He thought Shen Yi had told Fang Yang about it.
"Teacher Wu, I..." Fang Yang was about to explain, but was interrupted by Yun Ming.
"You don't need to be nervous, Fang Yang was brought by me," Yun Ming said gently, his voice carrying a calming power.
"Pavilion Master..."
Wu Changkong hesitated to speak.
Yun Ming looked at Wu Changkong: "If I remember correctly, you are Zhuo Shi's Disciple, Wu Changkong, right?"
"Pavilion Master, I..." Wu Changkong didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Wu Changkong, I've heard of you."
Yun Ming said, then suddenly turned to a certain spot: "Zhuo Shi, you've been watching for so long, aren't you coming out? Are you really willing to let your Disciple keep kneeling here?"
"Ai..."
With a heavy sigh, a tall, burly red-haired elder slowly walked out.
He was Zhuo Shi, Wu Changkong's teacher, a 97th-rank Douluo, titled Red Dragon, with the Red Armored Dragon Spirit, a three-word Armor Master, a powerful attack system Super Douluo, and one of the Twin Sacred Dragons of Shrek Academy.
"Greetings, Pavilion Master."
Zhuo Shi bowed respectfully, his voice as loud as a bell.
He turned to Wu Changkong, his voice trembling imperceptibly: "You may rise."
"Thank you, Teacher," Wu Changkong raised his head, a look of surprise flashing in the depths of his eyes.
Zhuo Shi didn't say much, but the concern in his eyes was unmistakable.
Wu Changkong's eyes reddened slightly, and he couldn't help but recall the time when his teacher had strictly taught him like a father, but he himself...
He said three words very seriously: "Teacher, I was wrong."
Zhuo Shi's tall body visibly stiffened. He turned his face away, his voice somewhat muffled: "It's good that you know you were wrong."
Wu Changkong then stood up, but because he had knelt for too long, his body swayed a little, and Fang Yang quickly supported him.
"Ai, Zhuo Shi, you're just sharp-tongued but soft-hearted," Yun Ming said, seeing the situation, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.
"Pavilion Master..." Zhuo Shi hesitated to speak.
"Alright, I won't meddle in your master-Disciple affairs."
Yun Ming turned to Fang Yang, "We should go."
Fang Yang, supporting Wu Changkong, hesitated: "Pavilion Master, I..."
"Fang Yang, you go with the Pavilion Master," Wu Changkong said, gently pushing Fang Yang's hand away, resulting in another stumble.
At this moment, a large hand firmly supported Wu Changkong. It was Zhuo Shi.
"Changkong, how long have you been kneeling that you're already like this?"
"Teacher, I..." Wu Changkong's voice was choked.
This man, usually as cold as ice, was now like a child who had done something wrong.
"Fang Yang, let's go," Yun Ming said at the right time.
"Yes."
Fang Yang took one last look at the master and Disciple, then turned and followed Yun Ming's footsteps.
The corners of his mouth curved slightly upwards, happy for his teacher.
Entering the inner court, the grass was lush green, surrounded by dense vegetation, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of plants.
Walking a short distance forward, lifelike statues came into view.
In the center stood the statues of the first generation Shrek Seven Devils, led by Tang San.
On either side were the second generation Shrek Seven Devils, led by Huo Yuhao, and the founders of Shrek Academy, the Golden Triangle.
However, Yun Ming did not ask Fang Yang to bow to them. He simply introduced the identities of these statues.
Continuing forward, Yun Ming led Fang Yang to a small path.
Ancient trees towered on both sides of the road, with lush branches and leaves, and sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows.
Looking ahead, a碧-blue lake came into view, its water clear to the bottom, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and surrounding green trees, like a moving painting.
The air here was exceptionally fresh, carrying a faint scent of water vapor and grass, making one feel refreshed and as if in a fairyland.
According to regulations, Sea God Island has always been a place where only Titled Douluo powerhouses of Shrek Academy were qualified to reside.
Even a powerhouse like Zhuo Shi, his Disciple, according to the rules, was not qualified to reside on Sea God Island for long, let alone bring outsiders in.
But rules are dead, people are alive!
As the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, Yun Ming's words were the rules!
Under Yun Ming's leadership, Fang Yang was naturally qualified to come to Sea God Island.
"This is the core of Shrek Academy, Sea God Island!" Yun Ming said with a faint smile, introducing it as he led Fang Yang to the lakeside.
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