Bonus Chapter. Enjoy!
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On the Martial Arts Stage, the atmosphere had just calmed down from the shock of the previous match, and the contestants for the next round were already in place.
On the left, Tang Wulin and Ling Luochen stood side by side. Tang Wulin had a faint smile on his face, while Ling Luochen's expression was indifferent.
On the right, Xie Xie, Xu Xiaoyan, and Ning Tian took their positions. Xie Xie looked at Tang Wulin across from him, his smile appearing somewhat fawning no matter how one looked at it.
"Hehe, Boss..."
Xie Xie rubbed his hands together and spoke tentatively.
"Could you go easy on us later? We've known each other for a while, after all, so don't hit too hard..."
Tang Wulin looked at him and nodded seriously.
"Okay."
Xie Xie was stunned.
He's being that easygoing?
Then he saw golden scales beginning to cover Tang Wulin's arms.
"I'll try to be as gentle as possible."
Tang Wulin added.
The smile on Xie Xie's face froze instantly.
Zhang Yang walked to the center of the stage, glanced at both sides, and his hand dropped abruptly.
"Begin!"
The moment the words fell, the trio of Xie Xie and the others moved simultaneously!
Xu Xiaoyan stepped forward, Star Staff in hand, chanting a soul incantation.
"Stars in the sky, bright and clear, forever brilliant, eternal peace."
Several golden chains shot out from her fingertips, sweeping toward Tang Wulin and Ling Luochen!
Star Wheel Chain—Hard Control!
At the same time, Ning Tian raised her hands, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda emerged in her palm.
"Seven Treasures have names; first is: Speed!"
A beam of light fell upon Xie Xie.
"Third is: Strength!"
Feeling the surging power and speed within him, a flash of excitement crossed Xie Xie's eyes.
Having double supports feels great!
He exerted force with his feet, turning into an afterimage as he lunged toward Tang Wulin!
The Light Dragon Dagger and Shadow Dragon Dagger glinted with a cold light in his hands as he attacked Tang Wulin directly!
Xu Xiaoyan's hard control had just taken effect, pinning Tang Wulin down. Seeing this, Ling Luochen quickly applied Ice Armor to Tang Wulin while using her Ice Staff to launch an attack on Xie Xie.
Xie Xie was very fast, and his movement techniques were quite remarkable. He quickly dodged Ling Luochen's attack, and the Light Dragon Dagger and Shadow Dragon Dagger struck Tang Wulin.
Clang!
He didn't break through the defense!
Xie Xie's eyes widened, and then he saw Tang Wulin's dangerous smile. Tang Wulin used his Golden Dragon Claw and threw a punch. Xie Xie hurriedly used both daggers to defend, but he and the daggers were sent flying by the impact. He flipped several times in the air before crashing heavily onto the edge of the Martial Arts Stage and falling off.
He thought to himself that it was over; even with buffs, he still couldn't beat a freak like Tang Wulin. This was a guaranteed loss.
Seeing this, Xu Xiaoyan couldn't help but sigh and gave Tang Wulin a helpless smile. If Xie Xie, their strongest combatant, couldn't even break Tang Wulin's defense, how could they possibly fight?
"Wulin, we surrender! Go easy on us!"
Zhang Yang's voice rang out.
"Second semi-final match—Tang Wulin's team wins!"
Applause broke out in the spectator stands.
Although it wasn't as thrilling as the previous match, Tang Wulin's strength no longer needed intense combat to be proven.
...
The rest period was one hour.
In the rest area at the edge of the Martial Arts Arena, Wang Dong'er leaned back in her chair, her face still pale. Xiao Xiao sat beside her, having mostly recovered.
Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao remained unconscious.
Mu Ye had already checked on Huo Yuhao's condition. There was no danger to his life, but his Mental Force was over-exhausted. A few days of rest was unavoidable, and it was estimated he would wake up in a few days.
Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao glanced at each other, then looked at Zhang Yang and spoke.
"We surrender."
In Wang Dong'er's current state, she couldn't even stand steadily, let alone fight. Although Xiao Xiao had recovered, facing Tang Wulin and Ling Luochen alone left her with no chance of victory.
On the other side, Tang Wulin felt a flash of regret upon hearing this news.
He had originally intended to use his Golden Dragon Spear when facing Wang Dong'er's trio; it was a surprise he had prepared specifically for them. It was a pity he didn't get to use it.
On the Martial Arts Stage, Zhang Yang's voice rang out.
"Since Wang Dong'er's team has withdrawn from the finals, this year's New Student Grand Competition is officially over—"
"First place, Tang Wulin and Ling Luochen's team!"
The audience erupted in thunderous applause.
Da Ming and Tai Tan sat in their seats, watching this scene with a myriad of emotions in their hearts.
The people of this academy...
Are truly fierce.
Strong.
They looked at Wang Dong'er. Although the girl lost, that battle was indeed fought beautifully.
She did her best.
She really gave it her all.
Teacher Shen Yi stepped onto the high platform, her gaze sweeping across the crowd as she spoke slowly.
"Now, I will announce the rewards for this year's New Student Grand Competition."
She paused.
"First place, Tang Wulin and Ling Luochen's team—each person receives a set of hundred-thousand-year soul bones, as well as five hundred thousand Contribution Points."
Ling Luochen was stunned when she heard these numbers.
She turned her head and looked at Tang Wulin.
"These rewards..."
She opened her mouth.
"I can't accept them."
Tang Wulin was slightly taken aback.
"Why?"
"I..."
Ling Luochen was silent for a moment.
"I only joined temporarily and didn't contribute much. These rewards should all go to you."
Hearing this, Tang Wulin couldn't help but smile.
"Sister Luochen, what are you talking about?"
He looked at her seriously.
"We are teammates who fought side by side. We won these rewards together; there's no question of whether you can accept them."
He paused and then added.
"Besides, I already have a set of hundred-thousand-year soul bones. I can't exactly equip a second set, can I?"
Ling Luochen remained silent. A person could indeed only equip one set, but she felt she didn't deserve such a reward.
After a long while, she looked up.
"Then the Contribution Points go to you."
Her tone was firm.
"I will also pay you back the contribution point value of this set of hundred-thousand-year soul bones."
Tang Wulin looked into Ling Luochen's serious eyes and knew that further refusal would be useless.
He nodded.
"Okay."
Teacher Shen Yi's voice continued.
"Second place, Wang Dong'er, Huo Yuhao, and Xiao Xiao's team—each person receives a set of fifty-thousand-year soul bones, as well as two hundred and fifty thousand Contribution Points."
Da Ming and Tai Tan were about to stand up to find Wang Dong'er, but they were completely stunned when they heard the rewards for the top two spots.
Wang Dong'er had only told the brothers that if one performed exceptionally in this New Student Grand Competition, they might be taken as a disciple by a Titled Douluo; she had never mentioned anything about hundred-thousand-year soul bones.
If I had known the rewards were this generous...
I would have let Tang San give Wang Dong'er cheats just to take first place!
Unfortunately, it's too late for that now.
However... this academy is truly extravagant, being able to provide so many Spirit Bones for just a New Student Grand Competition. Of course, at the thought that these Spirit Bones came from their deceased kin—and in no small number—Da Ming and Tai Tan felt quite miserable.
...
Meanwhile, in the Dean's office.
[Ding!]
[Detected an increase in recognition from key figure Da Ming for 'Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy'!]
[Congratulations, Host, you have received a reward: Special Teacher—Ya Li (Holy Spirit Douluo, Rank 99 Limit Douluo)!]
[Detected an increase in recognition from key figure Tai Tan for 'Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy'!]
[Congratulations, Host, you have received a reward: Special Teacher—Yun Lan (Rank 95 Super Douluo)!]
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A/N:
I hope all of you are enjoying this story so far. I would appreciate some Power Stones if you can spare any. Leave a review if you like the story. Thank you.