章 247: Chapter 247: Glory Resides in the Heart, Not in Form
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"You want to graduate?"
Upon hearing these words from Zeng Yi, both of Flender and Yu Xiaogang were taken aback. After confirming that they didn't mishear, their expressions instantly became excited.
"Why?" Flender asked eagerly. He couldn't understand Zeng Yi's decision. They had finally returned to Shrek Academy after a long time, and now he wanted to leave? Wasn't the beautiful campus life enticing? The current Shrek Academy was no longer the broken school it used to be. It had beautiful scenery, excellent teaching facilities, and lively female classmates. Why leave without enjoying youthful freedom?
You don't even know all the roads in the academy!
Zeng Yi replied seriously, "Yes, I want to apply for graduation."
"No! I disagree. Don't forget, it was your Master, Sword Douluo, who asked you to stay at Shrek Academy. Moreover, it's not yet time for graduation." Flender directly refused. He didn't expect Zeng Yi to have the idea of leaving the academy through official channels. If he wanted to leave, why did he come back in the first place? If he tried to undermine Flender's authority, did he think Flender would agree?
"Dean, do you remember the rules you set before? Shrek Academy students who cultivate to the Spirit Ancestor realm before the age of twenty and obtain the Silver Fighting Spirit badge in the Battle Spirit Arena can graduate." Zeng Yi explained, taking out a silver exquisite badge and placing it on Flender's desk. He continued, "You don't want to go back on the rules you set, do you, Dean?"
Flender fell silent. He looked at the silver Fighting Spirit badge on the desk and thought for a moment. "Yes, I did set those rules, but while you have the Silver Fighting Spirit badge, you haven't reached the Spirit Ancestor realm in cultivation. So, I cannot approve your graduation application."
However, after thinking about it, Flender realized that if Zeng Yi didn't have a Spirit Ancestor realm, he wouldn't come and discuss this matter with him. Could it be that he truly advanced to the Spirit Ancestor realm?
Thinking about this possibility, Flender couldn't help but feel shocked.
Impossible! He remembered that when Zeng Yi left, his Spirit power was only at level 36. It had been just over half a year since he returned to Shrek Academy. Could he have improved his Spirit power by four levels in such a short time and also obtained a Spirit ring, becoming a Spirit Ancestor?
Flender didn't quite believe in this possibility. It would be possible for a Rank 2 Spirit Master to improve by four levels in half a year, considering their exceptional talent and cultivation aptitude. However, at the Spirit Ancestor realm, each level of Spirit power was even stronger than two levels at the Rank 2 Spirit Master realm. How could he improve so rapidly in such a short time?
Although Zeng Yi indeed had combat power comparable to a Spirit Ancestor, the rule Flender set was to reach the Spirit Ancestor realm in cultivation, not just having the combat power of a Spirit Ancestor!
Looking at Zeng Yi's serious expression, Flender weakly asked, "Are you really advanced to the Spirit Ancestor realm?"
Zeng Yi couldn't help but smile and earnestly said, "Of course! Do you think I would joke about something like this?" As he finished speaking, Zeng Yi suddenly burst with a powerful Spirit power, releasing an imposing aura that made the atmosphere in the office become heavy. There was a sharp and cold sensation in the air, as if it was being pierced by a sharp sword. Flender and Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but jump.
Zeng Yi's released Spirit power didn't oppress them, but Yu Xiaogang still felt a terrifying force, as if a peerless divine sword was aimed at his throat, making his whole body tremble and his Spirit quiver. Yu Xiaogang's strength was only at the level of a Rank 29 Spirit Grandmaster, so even though he had unparalleled theory, he was not able to withstand Zeng Yi's aura. Not to mention the High-level Spirit Saint Flender, who was also shocked by the sudden release of Zeng Yi's Spirit power. Even without releasing his Spirit rings, Flender could clearly sense Zeng Yi's current level of Spirit power. He truly had reached the Spirit Ancestor realm, and Flender's eyes as a Spirit Saint at the 78th level couldn't be deceived.
It really was the Spirit Ancestor realm.
Flender stared blankly at Zeng Yi sitting in front of his desk with a smile on his face. His throat involuntarily gulped, and he struggled to recover from the shock in his heart.
Honestly, Flender had never thought that Zeng Yi would advance to the Spirit Ancestor realm so quickly. According to his understanding, among the Shrek Seven Monsters, the first one to break through to the Spirit Ancestor realm should be Dai Mubai. After all, he was two years older than the others. Although Dai Mubai and Zeng Yi were the same age, Dai Mubai's Spirit power level was two levels higher than Zeng Yi's. When Zeng Yi was at level 36, Dai Mubai was already at level 38. As far as Flender knew, Dai Mubai should have been the first to break through to the Spirit Ancestor realm.
But unexpectedly, Zeng Yi had surpassed Dai Mubai.
Moreover, Dai Mubai was currently in seclusion, attempting to break through the bottleneck of the 40th level.
Zeng Yi chuckled and said, "So, what do you think now? You should have no reason to refuse my graduation. Moreover, since I am outstanding, I should at least receive the award for the Best Outstanding Graduate of Shrek Academy this year, right?"
After hearing Zeng Yi's words and seeing his proud face, Flender's mouth twitched a few times.
The Best Outstanding Graduate of Shrek Academy? I will dunk on your head right now! Why did I work so hard for Shrek Academy back then? Just to find a retirement place for myself? Although that was indeed part of my thought.
But!
The most important thing is to provide you with the opportunity to participate in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament!
There is less than a year left until the tournament starts on the whole continent, and you dare to graduate now? You're not thinking about the honor of the academy and want to get the title of Best Outstanding Graduate? You must be joking!
Although Yu Xiaogang said they would participate in this tournament just to let these little monsters gain some experience, they were still young, despite all being Spirit Elders. Their strength wasn't considered the strongest in the academies across the continent. To talk about them winning the championship was simply a joke!
However, with Zeng Yi around, Flender believed that Shrek Academy would have a good chance at winning the championship. Zeng Yi, as his student, naturally knew Zeng Yi's capabilities. Even when he was a Spirit Elder, Zeng Yi already had terrifying strength. Now that he had become a Spirit Ancestor, his power would likely surpass that of a Spirit King.
There was less than a year until the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament. Dai Mubai would also advance to the Spirit Ancestor realm, and the other little monsters would also cultivate to a Spirit power level above 35. With two Spirit Ancestors leading them and a group of little monsters with Spirit power levels surpassing their ranks, the Shrek team had the strength to compete for the championship. But the key point to securing the championship was that Zeng Yi had to be in the Shrek team!
Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang also adjusted his shocked emotions about Zeng Yi's breakthrough to the Spirit Ancestor realm. Then, he looked serious and said, "Are you sure you want to graduate now? Remember, the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament is coming soon. Leaving now, you will miss such a great tournament for Spirit masters. Isn't it too regrettable? I won't oppose your graduation, but can't you wait until after the tournament? Moreover, with you on the team, our Shrek team has the ability to contend for the championship. If we win the tournament, your reputation will spread across the continent. It would be better to graduate in a splendid manner, leaving a brilliant mark on your school life, wouldn't it?"
Grandmaster's persuasion and meaning were known to Zeng Yi. Although they were considering his best interests, they were more concerned about others, as well as the reputation of Shrek Academy. They desired that championship. With the championship, Shrek Academy's fame would spread throughout the continent, and as the team's coach, Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang would also prove himself and no longer be the useless Yu Xiaogang. This way, it would indirectly confirm the validity of his theories and allow his theories to thrive in the world.
Do you think they won't have the ability to win the championship without me? Zeng Yi couldn't help but find it amusing.
Zeng Yi could understand their thoughts. After all, the opportunity to win the championship was right in front of them, and they naturally didn't want to let go. But they couldn't understand what it meant to be overpowered!
Indeed, the current Shrek Seven Monsters had relatively weak overall strength, giving Flender and Yu Xiaogang the misconception that without Zeng Yi, they didn't have the ability to win the championship in this tournament.
But they still didn't understand the concept of being overpowered!
Zeng Yi calculated that it wouldn't be long before Tang San returned to Shrek Academy with those magical herbs, allowing the Shrek members to be collectively overpowered. Their Spirit power would increase by 6-7 levels in a day's time. Before the start of the tournament, they would all reach the Spirit Ancestor realm and have the strength to win the championship.
Shaking his head, Zeng Yi said, "Glory resides in the heart, not in form! I don't care about winning the championship in this tournament."
You don't care, but we do!
Although they admired Zeng Yi's words, Flender and Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but roar inwardly. They had been eyeing that championship for a long time and had already been studying the opponents in the competition!
"Besides, I have learned everything I can in the academy."
"Oh? You can't learn anything anymore? That's quite arrogant!" Just as Zeng Yi finished speaking, a cold and proud hum came from behind him.
Tap, tap, tap...
Zeng Yi couldn't help but turn his head as the crisp footsteps approached. A beautiful woman full of charm and a trace of heroism entered the office. Her beautiful eyes seemed to flicker with flames as they coldly stared at him.
This made Zeng Yi's hair stand on end, as if he was being stared at by a ferocious beast.
This woman was formidable!
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