A comparison of the two Douluo, Huo Yuhao, the Lord of Reincarnation

Above the sky, Zhou Yi's icy words still echoed:

"In my class, no amount of garbage will pass the assessment."

"I'm raising monsters, not idiots!"

These words caused an uproar in both worlds.

The Dark World, Douluo Continent.

In a city of the Heavenly Dou Empire, a tavern was packed with people looking up at the sky.

As soon as Zhou Yi finished speaking, a chorus of voices rose up like a tide.

"Well said! What kind of place is Shrek Academy? It's a place that breeds monsters! If it accepts just anyone, would it still be called the First Academy?"

A burly man with a thick beard slammed his hand on the table, his face beaming with excitement: "That's right! I've heard it all along, Shrek Academy's entrance exams are incredibly rigorous. Only geniuses get in, and monsters graduate! This Teacher Zhou may be harsh, but he has the right credentials!"

A thin, middle-aged man nearby frowned: "You can't say that. Don't children of average ability have the right to receive an education?"

"Why would someone with average aptitude go to Shrek Academy? That's the top academy, not a charity hall!"

The burly man glared. "Shrek Academy needs monsters, elites who represent the highest level of skill on the continent! If we recruit a bunch of useless trash, will it still be Shrek Academy?"

"But those children..."

"Those kids can go to other schools! There are plenty of schools on the continent, why do they have to hang themselves on Shrek Academy?"

The tavern was divided into two factions, arguing fiercely.

However, voices supporting Zhou Yi clearly prevailed.

……

In a noble manor in the Star Luo Empire.

Several middle-aged people dressed in fine clothes sat together, gazing at the sky and nodding frequently.

"Teacher Zhou is right. The reason Shrek Academy is Shrek Academy is because of its high standards and strict requirements. Those who cannot meet the standards should not be allowed in in the first place."

"Yeah, I wanted to send my second son to Shrek Academy back then, but they didn't even give him a chance to take the test. I was angry at the time, but now that I think about it, they were right. With my second son's aptitude, he would have just suffered there."

"That's why we say strict teachers produce outstanding students. Elite education should have its own rules."

……

Shrek City, inner courtyard.

Xuanzi gazed at the comments supporting Zhou Yi on the sky, his face expressionless.

He was certainly aware of Zhou Yi's style. Over the years, countless students had been scolded by her.

But those who remained did indeed become talented.

but……

As he gazed at the figure on the right side of the sky who had already attained godhood, a thought suddenly welled up in his mind—

What would Yuhao be like if he had met a teacher like Xuan Ziwen back then?

He shook his head and didn't think about it anymore.

……

Inside the classrooms and offices of Shrek Academy's outer courtyard.

Zhou Yi stared at the scene in the sky, her expression unchanged, and murmured to herself:

"I was too lenient back then. I should have expelled two more students; that would have increased my prestige among them!"

"Okay, I'll do it this way next time I'm teaching new students!"

……

White World, Sun and Moon Empire, Ming Capital.

The reactions of the local people were the complete opposite of those in the underworld.

"Tsk tsk tsk, 'monster' 'idiot'? This teacher really knows how to talk."

"Exactly! What does 'trash' mean? What does 'useless' mean? Students just haven't matured yet, is it necessary to belittle them like that?"

"I heard that when our Mingzun was at the Soul Master Academy, Teacher Xuan Ziwen never said anything like that. What Teacher Xuan said most often was, 'Every child has a shining point; the key is to find it.'"

"Yes, yes, yes! I remember Mingzun saying in an interview that he was most grateful to Teacher Xuan for his 'undiscriminating attitude'. When he first entered the academy, he didn't know anything, and it was Teacher Xuan who taught him step by step."

"So, a good teacher doesn't divide students into monsters and trash, but rather teaches trash to become monsters!"

"Well said!"

In the crowd, an old man stroked his beard and spoke slowly:

"I've lived for over seventy years and seen many teachers. There's one type of teacher who only picks students—if you're good, I'll teach you; if you're not, get out. There's another type of teacher who nurtures students—if you're not good, I'll help you become good."

"Which kind of teacher do you think is the real teacher?"

Everyone fell silent.

The old man continued, "Teacher Zhou from Shrek Academy is the first type, and Teacher Xuan from our Mingzun Academy is the second type."

"The first type of teacher cultivates students who were already capable; the second type of teacher cultivates students who were not originally capable, but were taught to be capable."

"Which one do you think is more difficult? Which one is more noble?"

No one answered.

But the answer is already in everyone's heart.

……

The White World, the Realm of Reincarnation.

Gu Yuena gazed at the murmuring crowd in the sky and said softly:

"The people of the underworld have a blind worship of Shrek."

Wang Qiu'er raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean?"

"It means they think Shrek is right no matter what he does."

Gu Yuena explained, "Zhou Yi's philosophy of 'only teaching monsters and not trash' would have been condemned to death in our world. But in that world, so many people support her."

Wang Qiu'er frowned: "Just because it's the First Academy?"

"Yes. Precisely because it's the First Academy." Gu Yuena sighed softly. "Once authority is established, it makes people lose the ability to think independently. They won't think 'Is this right or wrong?' They'll only think 'Shrek must have a reason for doing this.'"

Wang Qiu'er seemed to be deep in thought.

The Snow Emperor's voice suddenly rang out:

"So, in that world... Yuhao grew up in this kind of environment?"

Gu Yuena was silent for a moment, then nodded.

Xue Di gazed at the boy standing in the classroom on the sky, a hint of heartache flashing in her icy blue eyes.

.........

Above the sky, the images continued to shift.

The classroom was completely silent. Zhou Yi's gaze swept across every face, her expression undisguisedly critical and scrutinizing.

After a long silence, she slowly spoke:

["Before I begin the lecture, let me ask you one question."]

She paused, her voice suddenly turning cold:

[During the two days of registration, has anyone been involved in a fight in private?]

After he finished speaking, the classroom fell into a deathly silence.

Many trainees exchanged bewildered glances, panic flashing in their eyes.

Huo Yuhao was slightly taken aback.

【fight?】

He subconsciously glanced at Wang Dong beside him. Wang Dong's expression changed slightly, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately he remained silent.

Huo Yuhao remained silent for a moment.

Then he stood up.

"Teacher, I did hit him."

Wang Dong stared at him, eyes wide with disbelief.

Zhou Yi's gaze fell on Huo Yuhao, her eyebrows slightly raised.

Wang Dong gritted his teeth and stood up as well.

"...I hit it too."

A low gasp rippled through the classroom.

Everyone stared at the two guys who had volunteered, as if they were idiots—this teacher was clearly a ruthless person, weren't they just walking into the line of fire?

Zhou Yi gazed at the two people standing there, remaining silent for a few moments.

Then, her brow furrowed.

"Only two?"

Her voice carried undisguised dissatisfaction.

Huo Yuhao was taken aback.

Wang Dong was also stunned.

Zhou Yi's gaze swept across the entire class, her tone growing even colder:

"What a bunch of useless trash!"

"Haven't you all heard that those who are afraid to cause trouble are mediocre?!"