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After a long pause, an inner court student finally mustered the courage to ask, "Elder Wu, may I know if the academy has summoned us here to announce something important?"

Wu Changkong simply glanced at him and then said in a cold voice, "You have been staying in the academy all this time, so you must be unaware that the abyss's seal has already been broken, haven't you?"

Upon hearing this statement, many inner court students showed a look of confusion...

"The abyss? What is that place? I've never heard of it before."

"I haven't heard of it either, but that name doesn't sound like anywhere good!"

"How could you not know about the abyss? It houses extremely powerful abyssal creatures that almost led to the extinction of mankind—this is no exaggeration!"

"Hiss... So what Elder Wu just said means that these abyssal creatures have broken through the seal and are about to invade the human world?"

"That must be the case, given that the calamity brought by abyssal creatures is unimaginable!"

Hearing their discussion, Wu Changkong nodded affirmatively, "Indeed, it seems that some of you do understand the terror of the abyssal creatures. Ya'li and the other three Elders have gone to lend support precisely because of this."

After understanding the situation, the inner court students reasoned, "No wonder I've been unable to find Elder Ya'li to ask about the support-class Soul Master issues; she has already left the academy!"

"Are those abyssal creatures really so troublesome that they require the intervention of four Elders from the Sea God's Pavilion?"

"But with the Elders from the Sea God's Pavilion there, those abyssal creatures are definitely no match!"

But before the words were finished, Wu Changkong contradicted them with an icy tone, "If you think that way, then you are greatly mistaken. Even with the help of the four Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion, we are no match for the army of abyssal creatures!"

"Among the abyssal creatures, there are at least twenty or thirty powerful beings comparable to Super Douluo Level!"

After a pause, he continued, "Also, the purpose of gathering you here is to go support the Blood God Army!"

Upon hearing this, the faces of the inner court students changed drastically...

According to the former description, this battle had absolutely no chance of victory; they came to Shrek Academy to study, not to die!

"Even the Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion are not a match, so wouldn't we be going to our deaths if we go?"

"Yes, Elder Wu, with just this many of us, it won't make any difference if we go, so we might as well stay in the academy!"

"I don't want to go. Those abyssal creatures are said to be even more terrifying than evil Soul Masters; they don't even leave behind bones when they consume humans!"

"That's right; let the federation or some other power handle this. We don't need to risk our lives!"

Seeing their reaction, Wu Changkong couldn't help but frown...

He deeply felt that this generation of inner court students was far too inadequate!

They had no sense of sacrifice whatsoever!

To think that previous generations of inner court students, even when facing powerful evil Soul Masters, would never back down!!

Feeling a surge of anger, he snapped, "You have the right to refuse to go and support, but the consequence of doing so will be the revocation of your status as Shrek Academy Inner Court students."

"This place, does not need cowards!!"

In that instant, an inner court female student raised her hand, with a hint of shame she bowed her head, "Elder Wu, I... I give up."

Following her example, the other inner court students also began to raise their hands...

"Elder Wu, I give up too! I have a mother to take care of, I can't afford to lose my life for nothing, sorry!"

"I know it's shameful, but... but I really don't want to die! Elder Wu, you're right, I don't deserve to be an inner court student, I will leave of my own accord tomorrow!"

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In just a few minutes, dozens of inner court students had already refused to go and support.

Wu Changkong clenched his fists tightly, at a loss for what to decide...

Could it really be that he would have to expel so many inner court students?

Even as Elders of the Sea God Pavilion, we do not have the authority to do that. What I said before was merely to ignite their fighting spirit!

Though it had the opposite effect...

At that moment, Cai Yue'er also emerged from the Sea God Pavilion...

Clearly, she had witnessed everything that had just transpired...

With an expressionless face, she spoke, "Alright, those of you who just made the choice, you may leave the Academy. No one will stop you!"

Wu Changkong was taken aback. "Elder Cai, to do this..."

Cai Yue'er held up her hand to stop him and spoke again, "I'll say it again, students who chose to leave, immediately pack your belongings and leave Shrek Academy. I do not wish to see you here after ten minutes!"

At these words, many students were stunned...

Elder Cai really intended to drive them out of Shrek Academy!

But soon, some left dejectedly...

As long as they could save their lives, losing face was nothing at all...

In the end, the inner court students willing to go for the support did not exceed forty people!

Cai Yue'er's gaze softened a bit. "You go and prepare as well, we shall depart for the abyss immediately!"

"Yes, Elder Cai!"

After all the students had left, Wu Changkong spoke up, "Elder Cai, isn't this a bit too much?"

Cai Yue'er looked at him with slight astonishment. "Changkong, isn't this what you said earlier?"

Wu Changkong covered his forehead, coughing. "Cough cough... What I said was to inspire their fighting spirit, I never thought we would really do it!"

Cai Yue'er expressed her understanding. "No matter, since some children fear fighting the abyssal creatures, forcing them to go would only be sending them to their deaths. Perhaps leaving is better for them!"

But to tell the truth, deep down there was still an unavoidable sense of disappointment...

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Those inner court students who had packed their bags immediately left the inner court...

But upon reaching the gates of the outer courtyard, they all froze in place...

Because before their eyes, there gathered hundreds of outer courtyard students, each with a face filled with determination...

One of the male inner court students swallowed, "Those are... outer courtyard students? Are they also going to the abyss?"

Another female inner court student clenched her thin lips, "Fake... It's got to be fake, right? Aren't they afraid of death? Their opponents are abyssal creatures!"

Moreover, the strongest among these outer courtyard students had not even reached the Soul King level!!

Going to the abyss was simply courting death!

Thus, they tried to find any sign of fear on their faces but failed...

The outer courtyard students didn't show the slightest hint of fear, as if they were prepared for the sacrifice of battle...

In an instant, the inner court students felt an even greater sense of guilt...

At that moment, Tang Yinmeng, who suddenly appeared beside them, had a slight twinkle in her eyes...

"If you think you're even inferior to the outer courtyard students, then leave with that shame."

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