Douluo: Yun Ming in the Spirit Hall Era

Chapter 401 Extra: The Long-Awaited Shrek

Yun Ming looked straight at Oscar, whose words were loaded with meaning.

"Yao Yao's martial soul hasn't even awakened yet, so it's a bit early to talk about the academy."

"How could you, as the father, bear to do that?"

Oscar looked directly into Yun Ming's eyes, trying to discern his true thoughts, but all he saw were clear, calm eyes, like still water in a deep well. He couldn't see Yun Ming's intentions, so he could only turn his gaze away and reply.

"It's hard to part with them, but...it's for the child's sake!"

Yun Ming's reaction to Oscar's response didn't change much; he simply said calmly.

"That's fine then. Let Yao Yao cultivate within the sect for two years first!"

"But don't send them to Wuhun City; let them go to school somewhere else."

Hearing Yun Ming agree, Oscar breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a strange mix of emotions. However, he didn't show it, and simply asked casually.

"If not Wuhun City, where else would we go? Imperial Academy or Tianxing Royal Academy?"

Oscar thought to himself that there must only be three schools that could make Young Master Yun lower himself to enroll.

Yun Ming shook his head.

"Neither."

Oscar Conundrum.

"That is?"

Yun Ming glanced at the two children playing happily, and Gu Rong, who was stealthily protecting them from the side, then snapped his fingers, and a silver light gate appeared in front of them.

"Since you're curious, let's go take a look together."

After saying that, Yun Ming took the lead and stepped into the spatial gate.

Seeing this, Oscar didn't hesitate and stepped inside.

After the two entered, the silver light of the portal dimmed and dissipated into the world.

On the other side, Oscar took a step forward and saw the destination of their journey.

The most striking feature was an archway, twenty meters wide and about ten meters high, constructed entirely of solid rock. Below it were two dark iron gates, which Oscar immediately recognized as being made of ordinary refined iron, and which looked somewhat familiar.

Through the iron fence, one could see winding paths leading inside, with a main road running straight in, flanked by tall trees. Okay, it looks even more familiar now.

Finally, seeing the large characters in the center of the archway, everything became familiar and clear, a sudden realization dawned on me. It was all because of those five large characters inscribed on the archway plaque.

Shrek Academy.

"Boss, what's going on?" Oscar looked at Yun Ming with some surprise.

So many years have passed, and Oscar is no longer the naive person he once was. He truly understands just how terrible Shrek Academy was back then. However, the academy's abysmal quality is one thing; back then, Flander, Zhao Wuji, and Shao Xin had all genuinely treated him well, so he still respects his former teachers. He even attended the academy's reconstruction ceremony and has maintained contact ever since. But all of this seems to have nothing to do with Yun Ming! Why would he know that Shrek Academy has been re-established and even consider sending his child there? He doesn't understand.

"I approved Shrek's application to become a school, and I also know some old friends here, which makes communication easier."

Looking at the ancient and serene Shrek sign, Yun Ming casually gave a reason, since he couldn't explain the real reason to Oscar anyway.

"I see."

Oscar didn't quite believe the reasoning, but Yun Ming didn't want to say, and he had no intention of asking any further questions.

The two stopped talking about the topic and walked into the college.

Once you step into the school, you'll find that the college isn't as shabby as it looks from the outside. Although the school gate isn't large and the materials are average, and the college sign is rather plain, the interior is quite spacious, and the facilities are quite complete.

After entering the academy, the main road is flanked by the main teaching building and the sports field. The main teaching building is five stories high, with about eight classrooms on each floor, which is more than enough for a Soul Master Academy. The sports field is about the size of four athletic fields, covering an estimated 100 acres, and is fully equipped with various training equipment and practice weapons.

Behind the teaching building is a large area containing dormitories, a library, a fighting arena, a small training ground, and several types of simulated training grounds.

The two walked and looked around, comparing Shrek Academy as it was today with the Shrek Academy of their memories. They weren't saying it could rival Shrek Academy 20,000 years in the future, but it was certainly no worse than the Four Elements Academy, let alone the Shrek Academy of the past.

It was during class time, and they didn't encounter many people along the way. The security guards and the teachers who were conducting outdoor classes didn't notice them. Yun Ming had just come to check in and, not wanting to socialize, chose to remain invisible.

"Boss, you had such a bad impression of the academy back then, how come you approved the application to become a standing committee member?"

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The two walked to a small training ground and found Zhao Wuji teaching a class, imparting close combat skills. Oscar stopped and asked.

"You said it yourself, it was back then! Shrek Academy met all the requirements when they submitted their application to the Legislative Yuan, so why didn't it pass?"

This is a cliché, but it's also true. Six years ago, when Shrek Academy submitted its application for establishment, Yun Ming had already investigated the personnel composition of the new Shrek Academy and the experiences of Flander and others over the years.

Ever since Shrek Academy disbanded, Flander has been traveling the continent with his old friends, searching for the students he once taught.

Many people have had their personalities corrupted during the teaching process. Some have caused trouble and died in the battles of the Soul Master world, while others have made a living from this fighting spirit, joining Soul Arena and Soul Beast Hunting Teams, risking their lives. There are also those who haven't been corrupted, like Qin Ming, who are now working at Shrek Academy, teaching and nurturing the next generation. The former are more numerous than the latter, but at least they are all alive.

As for the families of the students who died in the Soul Hunt, Flander and the others went there as well. Those who were orphans naturally only lost their own lives, but those with families were all more or less affected, with those having many children faring better. The most tragic family was one where the only son had died young, and the family was poor. The father fell seriously ill after learning the news and did not survive. The mother, suffering from successive blows, also fell ill from grief and passed away within two years. The family was destroyed.

Yun Ming wasn't sure what Flander and the others thought when they saw those things, but when the academy was officially established, the Zhao Wuji Yun Ming saw was no longer the lawless person he once was, and Flander had also aged considerably, both subtly exuding a sense of weariness. Although more than ten years had passed, their condition clearly didn't match the vitality and spirit of their age and cultivation level. It was probably only because of heartbreak.

Yun Ming saw their changes and was certain that their teaching philosophy would remain on track, thus laying the initial foundation for the academy. Furthermore, with the return of disciples led by Qin Ming and Ma Hongjun, the academy had sufficient personnel. Issues such as specific teaching standards and the academy's accumulated experience were secondary for now. The Spirit Empire had unified basic teaching standards, and the textbooks for junior and intermediate level spirit master academies were already standardized and universally applicable across the continent. Under the supervision of Qin Ming, the former director of teaching at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, training could be provided.

Therefore, with the help of Yun Ming's deliberate provision of information and financial resources, Shrek Academy successfully passed the application for legislature, obtained educational funding, and was officially established. However, unlike in the previous life, Shrek Academy is no longer a country within a country, but a public academy.

As the memories faded, looking at the teaching scene in the small training ground, Yun Ming continued.

"And look, isn't she teaching quite well now?"

Watching Zhao Wuji slowly demonstrate his palm techniques and break down the movements, Oscar clicked his tongue in amazement. The Immovable King, who once taught martial arts with such force, was now so gentle; it truly was a case of "a new lease on life after three days."

"Things are definitely different now."

(End of this chapter)