บท 1328: Chapter 1281: Opening Ceremony (Please Subscribe)_1

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Having reached the entrance to the guidance office, Xu Sheng first knocked on the door, then pushed it open and stepped inside...

Inside the guidance office, teachers from various grades had already gathered, all discussing something...

Upon noticing Xu Sheng walking in, Yu Zhen stopped what he was doing and said with a light chuckle, "Teacher Xu has arrived!"

Hearing this, the other teachers also turned their gazes toward Xu Sheng, envy and admiration apparent in their eyes...

They were well aware that he had already received an invitation from Shrek Academy. It could be said that if he wished, he could instantly leap over the dragon gate and go on to become a teacher at Shrek Academy!

Xu Sheng ignored these gazes and smiled at Yu Zhen, saying, "Hmm! I wonder what matter Principal Yu called me here for?"

Before Yu Zhen could speak up, Long Hengxu next to him interjected, "Teacher Xu, the reason we called you here is mainly to hear your thoughts about the opening ceremony."

On hearing this, Yu Zhen nodded in agreement and added, "That's right, as Director Long said, our academy's opening ceremonies have always been cut from the same mold every year, so this time, we thought of doing something a little different!"

"Perhaps it could foster a sense of belonging among the students!"

No sooner had these words fallen than a teacher objected, "Principal Yu, I think it's fine to just go through the motions as we did in the past years. There's no need for a massive effort!"

"I also feel that it's just an opening ceremony. Making it so grand isn't meaningful. It would be better to focus more on cultivation!"

"I actually think Principal Yu makes a good point. Students at East Sea Academy are so listless as soon as the class begins. Hosting some special events could indeed alleviate some of that atmosphere!"

"I believe we shouldn't waste time on this aspect."

Yu Zhen's lips twitched twice upon hearing these words...

Indeed, it was hopeless to expect anything from these teachers!

He then turned his sharp gaze back to Xu Sheng, "Teacher Xu, please tell us your opinion!"

Xu Sheng was taken aback momentarily and said in an even tone, "It's very simple, just hold a duel!"

Before Xu Sheng could finish, Long Hengxu interrupted, "Teacher Xu, Principal Yu and I have already discussed this idea; it's nothing new!"

He had thought Xu Sheng might come up with some good ideas, but it turned out to be the same old stuff!

Yu Zhen just glared at Long Hengxu fiercely, "Teacher Xu, please continue!"

Xu Sheng glanced at Yu Zhen and Long Hengxu before speaking, "An ordinary duel naturally lacks appeal, and students won't participate with enthusiasm. But if there are attractive rewards, it would be quite different!"

"If in the end no one is willing to participate, then it must be because Principal Yu, you're not offering enough!"

Yu Zhen and Long Hengxu were left speechless...

Although it was bluntly put, it was indeed the case!

As long as the rewards were substantial enough, who wouldn't want to participate?

Taking a deep breath, Yu Zhen said firmly, "Fine, then it's decided. After tomorrow's opening ceremony, as Teacher Xu suggested, we will hold a duel that is open to all grades. Anyone who manages to secure a place in the top three will be entitled to qualify for the Intermediate Spirit Ascension Platform and a special spot."

"Upon future breakthroughs, they may also apply to the academy for the purchase of a Soul Ring under ten thousand years!"

With these words said, all the teachers were stunned...

For a mere event, Principal Yu was willing to offer such generous rewards!!

Only Xu Sheng, who had proposed this plan, curled his lips into a smirk...

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The next day, early in the morning, many students from East Sea Academy had already returned one after another...

Each of them had a different expression on their face, chatting and laughing...

"Finally back at the academy! My soul power rank has improved quite a bit!"

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"It's over, totally over, I completely forgot about cultivating! My soul power rank is still the same as it was a month ago!"

"Same here, so we'll have to step up our training this semester, or we'll be left behind by the others!"

"Damn it!! If I'd known, I wouldn't have spent the month playing around!!"

Around noon, all the students had almost all arrived...

That's when Long Hengxu's voice echoed throughout the Academy's broadcast system...

"Now, all students of East Sea Academy, please immediately head to the drill ground for the opening ceremony of this semester!"

All the students began to gather towards the drill ground, and within minutes, the place saw a dense gathering of figures...

And of course, Class Zero was no exception!

When they arrived at the drill ground, they quickly spotted Tang Wulin, who had already been waiting there...

Xie Xie curiously asked, "Tang Wulin! How come you got here so fast?"

Tang Wulin blinked his ink-black eyes, "I haven't left the Academy at all this month, what do you say?"

Wei Xiaofeng tried to sense the other's aura and immediately gasped in shock, "Hiss, Tang Wulin, you... you, how did you break through to a second-ring Grand Soul Master?"

Zhang Yangzi expressed his surprise, "No way, for real? I remember Tang Wulin was only level 15 or 16 last month, right?"

Having said that, he also released his soul power to perceive...

Wang Jinxi also looked shocked, "I'm going, he really made it to second-ring Grand Soul Master. Dude, what the hell did you do last month, you shot up by four or five levels!"

Xu Xiaoyan was also astonished, "You actually caught up with me in just a month!"

During this month, she went from level 19 to level 20, but she hadn't expected Tang Wulin to actually catch up to her!

Hearing this, Tang Wulin scratched his head somewhat sheepishly, chuckling awkwardly, "Heh heh... heh heh."

Being able to skip four or five levels in a month wasn't really his own achievement!

Gu Yue's amber Beautiful Eyes gleamed subtly, and she asked in surprise, "Tang Wulin, you just said you haven't left the Academy for a month, could it be that Teacher Xu has been giving you special training?"

She figured that must be it; otherwise, considering Tang Wulin's usual pace of cultivation, it was impossible for him to reach level 20 in a month!

As soon as she said this, Tang Wulin was immediately met with fierce stares from everyone around him...

"That's low! Tang Wulin! I didn't think you were that kind of person!"

"Our friendship has faded, to secretly receive guidance from Teacher Xu, and we had agreed to leave the Academy together!"

"No way, when we see Teacher Xu later, we must make him give us personal instruction as well! Humph!"

As they were talking, Director Long, standing at the top of the drill ground, loudly said, "Quiet, everyone be quiet! Do you all want to be expelled on your first day back?"

The noisy drill ground suddenly came to an abrupt halt...

Then, he continued, "Now, let us invite Principal Yu to the stage to deliver a speech for the opening ceremony! Let's applaud!"

"Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap~~", A burst of vigorous applause broke out...

Waves of applause carried Principal Yu to the stage, where he spoke in a gentle tone, "First of all, I would like to welcome everyone back to the familiar Academy for this opening ceremony."

"I presume that in this month's time, you have all had quite a fulfilling..."

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