Three days later, it was time for the New Student Grand Competition.
Da Ming and Tai Tan took Wang Dong'er and flew up from the periphery of the Star Dou Great Forest, stepping onto this floating island.
"Whoa—" Tai Tan's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but suck in a cold breath. "So many people?"
Usually, when they came here, it was empty, but now it was different; there were many more people. At least they could usually sneak in for a certain distance, but now, sneaking in was practically impossible; they were discovered as soon as they landed on the island.
"Today is the New Student Grand Competition, what's wrong with it being a bit lively?" Wang Dong'er spoke as if it were a matter of course, but her small face was filled with uncontrollable excitement.
She had stayed in this academy for three months and had never seen so many people.
"And—" She paused, her pinkish-blue eyes flickering with the light of expectation. "Teacher Shen said that if one performs exceptionally in this competition, they might be taken as a disciple by some teachers."
"I heard those teachers are all powerhouses above the level of Titled Douluo!"
Titled Douluo?
Hearing this, Tai Tan instinctively wanted to laugh.
After all, he was a Rank 98 Super Douluo, much more impressive than an ordinary Titled Douluo, but... Tai Tan quickly swallowed the words he wanted to say. After all, the things this academy could teach were far more than what the two Spirit Beasts could, not to mention the Titled Douluo of this academy. As for strength, Tai Tan had only seen Er Ming (dragon king version) take action, and he was very strong; the others shouldn't be too weak either.
If Wang Dong'er could be taken as a disciple by a teacher of the Titled Douluo level...
Tai Tan looked at Wang Dong'er, a smile appearing on his honest-looking face.
"Xiao Qi, perform well." He paused, then muttered in a low voice. "As long as you don't apprentice yourself to that crazy old woman Cai Yue'er."
Hearing this, the corners of Da Ming's eyes twitched.
If Cai Yue'er heard Tai Tan's words, he would probably be scolded to death.
However...
He also silently prayed in his heart.
It better not be Cai Yue'er.
If Wang Dong'er became that crazy woman's disciple... the two brothers would truly have failed Tang San. At the thought of Wang Dong'er's personality becoming like Cai Yue'er's in the future, please, let that never happen.
The three of them moved forward and soon arrived at the Martial Arts Arena.
Many people had already gathered around the Martial Arts Arena; the spectator stands were packed, and various noisy discussions were intertwined, making it extraordinarily lively.
In the first-year competition area, thirty-four students had basically all arrived, except for her; this was the difference between a day student and a boarding student.
Right at that moment, Xiao Xiao waved her hand toward Wang Dong'er.
"Donger! Over here!"
Wang Dong'er walked over quickly, and Xiao Xiao pulled her hand, letting her sit beside her.
Da Ming and Tai Tan stood to the side, giving Wang Dong'er a thumbs up.
"Xiao Qi, good luck!"
"Fight well, show them how powerful you are!"
Wang Dong'er nodded vigorously.
Watching this scene, a flash of envy crossed Xiao Xiao's eyes. "Donger, did your family come specifically to watch your match?"
Wang Dong'er nodded with a smile. "Yeah! I have to perform well and not let them down!"
Xiao Xiao sighed softly. "That's so nice..."
She lowered her head, her voice carrying a bit of loneliness.
"In our class, most people's parents can't make it."
"I originally wanted my parents to see how much I've improved over these three months. In this academy, I feel like I've been completely transformed."
Hearing this, Wang Dong'er was slightly taken aback. She looked at the surrounding classmates; basically, very few were interacting with their parents. They were all chatting with their teammates. Although no parents were watching, everyone's mood wasn't too bad.
"Am I the only one whose family came?" She looked at Xiao Xiao.
Xiao Xiao shook her head and pointed her hand toward the other side. "How is that possible? Look over there."
Wang Dong'er looked in the direction she pointed—
Then, she froze.
On that side, Tang Wulin was standing in the middle of a crowd, with a circle of people surrounding him.
A middle-aged man and a gentle woman stood before him; it was precisely Tang Ziran and his wife. Behind them stood several other figures.
Mu Ye, Mu Chen, Feng Wuyu, and Mang Tian—these were all Tang Wulin's teachers, and all of them were present now.
There was also Mu Xi, Tang Wulin's senior sister; Wang Dong'er had seen her many times in the forging room.
"Dad, Mom, you came to watch my match too?" Tang Wulin's voice came over, carrying a bit of pleasant surprise. "I'll work hard!"
He turned around, looked at Mu Ye and the others, and gave a solemn bow. "Teachers, I will work hard."
Then he looked at Mu Xi. "Senior Sister, I'll work hard."
And then—
His gaze fell upon a certain figure.
It was a young girl, appearing to be fifteen or sixteen years old, tall with long orange-red hair cascading over her shoulders and delicate features. She stood in the crowd, quietly watching Tang Wulin with a faint smile on her lips.
When Tang Wulin saw her, a flush suddenly appeared on his honest face. "Senior... did you come to watch my match too?"
Ouyang Zixin smiled and nodded. "Mhm, do your best."
Tang Wulin nodded vigorously, the smile on his face even brighter than before.
Wang Dong'er was stunned as she watched this scene.
She blinked once, then blinked again.
Tang Wulin...
Why does he seem like the group favorite?
His mom and dad are here, his teachers are here, his senior sister is here, and there's another...
She stared at that quite unfamiliar girl, her brow furrowing slightly.
Senior Ouyang?
She had been at this academy for three months; how had she never heard of this person?
And—
Wang Dong'er looked at Tang Wulin's somewhat shy face, a strange feeling rising in her heart.
This kid Tang Wulin usually looks so honest and simple; why is his reaction so off when he sees this senior?
Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao's gaze fell on the lively crowd around Tang Wulin, his eyes full of envy.
Huo Yuhao thought to himself that it would be great if his own mother could come and watch his match, but... his mother had already passed away.
And he had sworn that he would definitely seek revenge. He had already become stronger, but it wasn't enough; he needed to be even stronger!
At least... that day wouldn't be too far off.
Just then, two figures walked from the other side of the Martial Arts Arena and ascended the central high platform.
The one in the lead was dressed in white as pure as snow, with silver hair like frost, exuding a cold and aloof aura.
Wu Changkong.
Following behind him was Teacher Shen Yi in a long black dress. Her gaze swept across the field, and she nodded slightly.
The noisy discussions gradually quieted down.
Everyone's gaze converged on those two figures.
Teacher Shen Yi took a step forward, her voice spreading across the field through an amplification Spirit Tool.
"Everyone, please be quiet."
"Today is the day of the Shrek Academy first-year New Student Grand Competition."
"Three months ago, you stepped into this academy and began learning from scratch—learning coordination, learning combat."
"And now is the time to test your results." She paused, her gaze sweeping over the young faces below the stage. "Next, we will begin the group drawing!"
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