When Fang Yang slowly walked back to Shrek Academy's area, he was met with sincere congratulations from everyone.
"Congratulations."
Wu Changkong's clear, cold voice was the first to sound, and although his tone was still flat, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.
Shen Yi stood beside him, her smile gentle: "A beautiful win."
"Fang Yang, congratulations."
Luo Guixing stepped forward first, his voice filled with genuine admiration.
Xu Yucheng, Yang Nianxia, and others behind him also nodded in greeting. Besides congratulations, there was also a heartfelt respect for the strong.
"Thank you."
Fang Yang nodded slightly, his tone as calm as ever.
Wu Sido stood quietly to the side, and said softly, "Congratulations, Fang Yang."
Her voice was very soft, yet exceptionally clear.
Ye Xinglan simply said, "Congratulations."
"Thank you."
Fang Yang also nodded in response.
"Fang Yang, you rascal..." Xie Xie rushed over with a laugh, patting his shoulder hard, everything unsaid.
Tang Wulin also stepped forward, a sincere smile on his face: "Congratulations."
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi walked side by side, one unrestrained, one steady, but both with the same smile.
"Are you alright?"
Gu Yue asked softly, her voice filled with concern.
Na'er and Xu Xiaoyan, hearing this, also looked at Fang Yang, their eyes filled with inquiry.
Fang Yang smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I'm fine."
"This..."
Xie Xie's mouth couldn't help but twitch, "Of course you're fine!"
If he remembered correctly, Fang Yang had been unilaterally dominating Long Yue on the competition stage, so what could possibly be wrong?
"This is simply inhuman..."
Le Zhengyu had witnessed the entire match and only now sighed in a low voice, reaching his conclusion.
Not to mention Fang Yang's unfathomable strength, even for Long Yue, who was completely suppressed, he knew he was no match.
The gap was as vast as a chasm.
Recalling his past grievances with Fang Yang, Le Zhengyu now only felt fortunate.
Fortunately, he knew when to be sensible and had long since not dared to offend this monster.
He secretly resolved that in front of Fang Yang in the future, he must be even more... low-key.
Just then, a loud voice echoed through the stadium via the loudspeaker: "Shrek Academy's Fang Yang, please come to the stage to receive your award."
On the main stage, the white-haired elder smiled, his gaze directed towards Shrek Academy.
"Then I'll go receive the award first."
Fang Yang said, his gaze sweeping over everyone, finally resting 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 leave.
Fang Yang slowly walked towards the awards stage under the watchful eyes of thousands. His steps were calm and unhurried, his black robes gently fluttering in the breeze, and his entire being exuded an indescribable aura.
In the audience, countless gazes followed his figure.
There was awe, admiration, and also unwillingness.
Nevertheless, everyone had to admit that this young man from Shrek Academy truly deserved this victory.
"Congratulations to contestant Fang Yang for winning the championship of this year's individual competition!"
The white-haired elder's voice rang out again, "Now, let us welcome Your Majesty with the warmest applause to present the award to contestant Fang Yang!"
Star Luo Empire's Emperor Dai Tianling slowly rose and walked towards the awards stage amidst enthusiastic applause.
He wore magnificent imperial robes and a golden crown, each step imbued with imperial majesty.
When he stood on the awards stage, the entire Star Luo Grand Stadium instantly fell silent.
"Today, contestant Fang Yang, our guest from the Sun Moon Federation, defeated our Star Luo Empire's contestant Long Yue with absolute strength, winning the championship of this year's individual competition."
Emperor Dai Tianling turned to face the entire audience, his voice carried by the soul-guided loudspeaker to every corner.
"Please give him warm applause to congratulate his victory!"
The next moment, enthusiastic applause erupted again in the audience, sweeping across the entire stadium like a tide.
Emperor Dai Tianling took the ancient wooden box held by an attendant with both hands.
He personally handed the wooden box to Fang Yang, his voice gentle: "Congratulations on winning the individual competition championship!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Fang Yang bowed slightly, accepting the prize with both hands, his expression calm.
Spirit Bones were of no use to him, but it was, after all, the honor of being a champion.
"I, bestow upon Fang Yang the title of Viscount of the Star Luo Empire." Emperor Dai Tianling's voice spread through the loudspeaker, immediately causing a stir.
The title of Viscount was extremely noble in the Star Luo Empire, not obtainable by non-nationals.
Now, His Majesty the Emperor actually bestowed such a high honor upon a young man from the Sun Moon Federation, showing how highly he regarded him.
Fang Yang bowed again: "Thank you for Your Majesty's grace."
Dai Tianling looked at Fang Yang with deep eyes and suddenly said, "Fang Yang, I ask you, are you willing to be the imperial son-in-law of my Star Luo Empire?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire venue erupted in an uproar.
Gasps of surprise immediately rose and fell in the audience, everyone shocked by this sudden proposal.
"What? Imperial son-in-law?"
"Is His Majesty going to marry off the little princess to him?"
Dai Tianling continued, his voice clearly reaching the entire venue: "I will marry my youngest daughter, Dai Yuner, to you."
Monster Academy area.
"Father Emperor..."
Dai Yuner covered her mouth, her eyes filled with disbelief.
She never expected that her Father Emperor would make such an arrangement on such an occasion.
"Oh, this?"
Dai Yueyan also looked bewildered.
He had no idea that his Father Emperor actually intended to marry Yun'er to Shrek Academy's Fang Yang.
However, Dai Yueyan soon looked thoughtful.
If Fang Yang married his younger sister, it would not only be a good thing for the Star Luo Empire, but also beneficial for him to inherit the throne of the Star Luo Empire.
"This..."
The other five kings looked at Long Yue with strange expressions.
Two words surfaced in their minds simultaneously, "How miserable."
Not only did he lose the match, but now his beloved was also to be married off to someone else.
"No..."
Long Yue, having just woken up, heard this news and found it difficult to accept for a moment. He violently spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and fainted again.
"Dragon Maniac!"
Fox King Su Mu, seeing this, quickly went forward to check on Long Yue's condition.
At this moment, all eyes in the stadium were focused on Fang Yang, awaiting his answer.
Dai Tianling smiled, seemingly gentle, but his eyes held an undeniable imperial authority.
Fang Yang's expression remained unchanged. He bowed slightly, his voice calm, "I appreciate Your Majesty's kindness, but Fang Yang already has someone he fancies and would not dare to delay Her Highness the Princess."
Silence.
A deathly silence enveloped the entire Star Luo Grand Stadium.
No one expected that Fang Yang would actually refuse His Majesty the Emperor's arranged marriage on the spot.
Dai Tianling's smile froze slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his imperial composure: "Since that is the case, I will not force it."
"However, I hope you can stay in the Star Luo Empire for a few more days to truly experience the local customs and traditions of our Star Luo."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Fang Yang bowed again.
Subsequently, Fang Yang, holding the wooden box containing the Spirit Bone, walked off the awards stage with unhurried composure, under the gaze of countless complex eyes.
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