Douluo: Dragon King's Star Devouring Wings

Chapter 717 Shrek Academy's Submission and Deep Transformation

The reason why Qian Gu Huang Yu has never publicly accepted disciples is, besides avoiding any negative impact or public speculation.

It is also used as a bargaining chip, waiting for a higher price to be offered.

After all, for someone of Qian Gu Huang Yu's status, once she has a first disciple, it's far more than just her taking on a disciple; it also carries a significant positive signal.

For example, right now, they are publicly announcing to everyone that the Spirit Pagoda and Shrek Academy have reconciled, or rather, that Shrek Academy has completely surrendered to the Spirit Pagoda.

Now that Yun Ming has finally figured things out and doesn't want to remain an outsider any longer, Qian Gu Huang Yu doesn't mind showing some goodwill so that Yun Ming can stay true to his ideals.

Hearing Qian Gu Huang Yu's promise, Yun Ming felt relieved and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yun Ming," Qian Gu Huang Yu suddenly said, "what do you want to do after everything is over?"

Yun Ming was taken aback. They had known each other for a long time, but this was the first time Qian Gu Huang Yu had talked to him about his dreams for the future.

Yun Ming looked up at the boundless sky and said slowly, "After everything is over, I want to travel through the universe."

After hearing Yun Ming's dream, Qian Gu Huang Yu suddenly fell silent. [How could you even say something like that? Don't you know the last person with that dream has already turned into a spaceship?]

The thought of it possibly evolving into the Cloud Netherworld in the future made Qian Gu Huang Yu unable to help but complain in his heart.

Seeing that Qian Gu Huang Yu did not reply, Yun Ming assumed she was thinking seriously and continued to ask, "Your Majesty, what stage has our country's space exploration reached?"

Will we live to see humans migrate to space?

As Yun Ming raised his flag higher and higher, a subtle feeling arose in Qian Gu Huang Yu's heart.

Qian Gu Huang Yu said, "Not to mention the years of my life, another ten or so years would be fine."

Qian Gu Huang Yu originally planned to launch the Abyss War after Tang Wulin broke through to the Title Douluo level and gained the ability to protect himself.

After the battle of the Abyss was over and Tang Hao and Ah Yin were eliminated, Qian Gu Huang Yu planned to travel through space with Gu Yue Na, and she had already chosen her first target.

If Yunming survives the battle in the abyss, Qian Gu Huang Yu wouldn't mind sending him a few pictures of the universe.

Although Qian Gu Huang Yu is not sure how long ordinary humans will live after becoming gods, it is probably not short.

"Traveling through the universe? How exciting!" Yun Ming exclaimed, gazing at the boundless sky.

"If that day ever comes, I'd be willing to be among the first to explore the universe," Yun Ming said solemnly.

As the invincible one in the sky, apart from Qian Renxue, Yunming has always had a special feeling for the sky.

Seeing that Yunming was constantly adding to the prize pool, getting closer and closer to becoming the future of the Yunming ship, Qian Gu Huang Yu said somewhat numbly, "Alright, alright, you can go in the first batch."

The two chatted casually for a while longer, and Yun Ming's golden pupils rippled slightly, as if reflecting a significant change in his thoughts.

“Your Majesty,” Yun Ming suddenly said.

"Ok?"

"I suddenly feel that this is actually not bad. There is no need for Shrek Academy and the Spirit Pagoda to continue fighting," Yun Ming said with a sigh.

Although Shrek Academy and Tang Sect surrendered to the Spirit Pagoda Group led by Qian Gu Huang Yu after the One Year War.

But everyone knew that it was just that Shrek had run out of cards to play; they hadn't truly surrendered or admitted defeat.

“Shrek Academy and the Spirit Pagoda have a deep-rooted history, so there is really no need to continue the struggle,” Yun Ming said.

Qian Gu Huang Yu glanced at Yun Ming with some surprise and said, "It's naturally best that you think that way."

Yun Ming said, "Actually, I've had similar thoughts for a long time. Over the past few decades, I haven't just been cultivating and trying to revitalize Shrek Academy."

“I’ve been keeping a close eye on the changes outside. Although I don’t want to admit it, you’ve done a better job than when the Soul Clan was in control.”

"Let ordinary people live with dignity and ideals. It sounds simple, but we have never actually achieved it."

"If we really want to talk about it, our manufacturing industry is so advanced that it shouldn't have fallen to the state it was in back then, like the Sun and Moon Federation."

"The Soul Clan is demanding too much. Some people want something for nothing, so someone has to work hard and not get anything in return."

"Would you dare say these things at the Sea God Pavilion meeting?" Qian Gu Huang Yu laughed.

Yun Ming laughed freely, "I didn't dare before, but I dare now."

Yun Ming sometimes had to admit that, if the factors of ancestral feuds were disregarded, the empire ruled by Qian Gu Huang Yu was actually much better than before.

Otherwise, even a single spirit could stump a large number of people.

When Yunming realized this, he knew that Shrek Academy either had to let go of its past hatred and embrace the new era, or it would be completely swept into the dustbin of history.

"Actually, I've wanted to do this for a long time, but I've just been lacking the right opportunity," Yun Ming said frankly.

“In that case,” Qian Gu Huang Yu said with great interest, “why not start a joint training program between the Imperial Soul Master University and Shrek Academy? I want Meng You to become the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion in the future.”

Seeing that Yun Ming had this idea, Qian Gu Huang Yu then took the opportunity to put forward her final request:
She wanted one of her disciples to become the head of the Sea God Pavilion.

"You don't need to tell me, Mengyou will be the next Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion." Yun Ming finished speaking and then gave a self-deprecating laugh, "Because there's really no one else!"

Qian Gu Huang Yu said, "The proper procedures still need to be followed, and since we are going to cooperate, Yun Mengyou is naturally not the only student."

At this point, Yun Ming's expression completely changed. Qian Gu Huang Yu hoped that the Sea God Pavilion Master would be her disciple, which was also Yun Ming's idea.

Only in this way can the Phoenix Feather of the Ages truly make an exception for Shrek Academy.

However, if a large number of students are indeed allowed to participate in joint training, it would undoubtedly be a declaration to the outside world that Qian Gu Huang Yu has completely loosened its control over Shrek Academy.

The most valuable asset in the Douluo Continent is its talent.

This is something everyone knows. Previously, Qian Gu Huang Yu did this to prevent the talents of the Imperial Soul Master University from being influenced by Shrek Academy and becoming so-called "spiritual Shrek people."

They are even strictly forbidden from having any connection with anyone related to Shrek Academy; once they do, they will be kicked out of the talent pool.

"I will include my disciple in the first batch of joint training programs," Qian Gu Huang Yu said calmly.

"Tang Wulin? The Blue Silver Emperor and the Clear Sky Hammer are the same martial souls as Tang San's ancestor," Yun Ming remarked.

“No, he won’t go,” Qian Gu Huang Yu said. “I will send Jia Lin, Gu Yue Na’s niece.”

Because of the precedent of Tang Wulin changing drastically after going to Shrek Academy in another timeline, Qian Gu Huang Yu would never allow Tang Wulin to go to Shrek Academy.

Who knows what will happen if Tang San's bloodline encounters Shrek Academy?

Anyway, he would go with Jia Lin when she went, so there definitely wouldn't be any problems. Yun Ming was also very happy about this. Although Tang Wulin's talent was good, his status wasn't high enough. If it were Jia Lin, she would be a true Nth-generation Soul Master, and her status was completely incomparable to Tang Wulin's.

“However, since you are determined to make changes, then let’s completely stop the courses on the spirit of Shrek Academy,” Qian Gu Huang Yu said.

"Actually... it stopped a long time ago," Yun Ming said somewhat embarrassedly.

Since his students mysteriously disappeared, Yun Ming has suspended all courses on the Shrek spirit in the outer academy.

"I'm referring to the Inner Academy. The teachers in the Inner Academy shouldn't be thinking about subtly instilling the Shrek spirit," Qian Gu Huang Yu said calmly.

Yun Ming's pupils suddenly contracted. The inner academy implemented a mentor system, which basically meant that one titled Douluo teacher would mentor several students.

Because the teaching is in small classes or even one-on-one, it is not so easy to detect when the Shrek spirit is being instilled.

Although Yunming knew that such a phenomenon existed, he found it difficult to find evidence and did not want to disappoint his old brothers, so he let it go.

He just didn't expect that Qian Gu Huang Yu would know so much.

In an instant, Yun Ming's understanding of the terrifying power of the Ancient Phoenix Feather deepened.

“Yes, I will call a complete halt to this once I get back,” Yun Ming said.

...

The following day, Shrek Academy and the Spirit Tower headquarters simultaneously released a message:
Yun Mengyou, the daughter of Yun Ming, the Sea God Pavilion Master of Shrek Academy and the Sky-Supporting Douluo, wants to become the disciple of Qian Gu Huang Yu, the Tower Master of the Spirit Transmission Tower and the current Emperor, the Sky-Abandoning Douluo.

The apprenticeship ceremony will be held at the Imperial Soul Master University a week later.

This news quickly ignited public opinion throughout the Douluo Empire.

Immediately, various newspapers and news media outlets were abuzz with speculation, discussing whether Qian Gu Huang Yu had changed its policy towards Shrek Academy.

"His Majesty doesn't seem to have taken on any disciples yet, does he?"

"No way? I heard from a rumor that the Duke of Angels wanted His Majesty to take in his nephew's grandson, but he was refused."

"So that means His Majesty's eldest disciple is a member of Shrek Academy?"

"That's it! But how come the prestigious Shrek Academy, which always boasts about being the number one academy on the continent, has its principal's child having to apprentice under someone else!"

"Then you just don't understand! When they reach the level of His Majesty and the Lord of the Sea God Pavilion, their every move represents not only themselves, but also the Empire and Shrek Academy!"

"What do you mean? Tell me, tell me now!"

"Shrek has completely given in to His Majesty! And their relationship should be restored soon."

"Really? The current headmaster of Shrek Academy's teacher was killed by His Majesty? How could he tolerate this?"

"Why can't we tolerate it? Compared to the survival of our power, what does personal honor or disgrace matter? If you don't believe me, just wait and see!"

Although the news ignited public opinion in the empire, it did not create a sufficiently large wave.

The reason is simple: ever since Qian Gu Huang Yu came to power, suppressing Shrek Academy and Tang Sect has been a fundamental national policy of hers.

At this point, the policy suddenly made a complete 180-degree turn, and to be honest, many people didn't believe it.

However, they weren't in a hurry. The apprenticeship ceremony would be held in a week anyway, and they would know whether it was true or not then.

If it's true, then it won't be too late for them to change their attitude towards Shrek Academy at that time.

...

Tianling City, the ancestral home of the Angel Family.

"Sister Huang Yu, are you really going to let Shrek Academy go?" Qian Renxue looked at Qian Gu Huang Yu and asked slowly.

This is the foundation of a great noble family. While others were still guessing what Qian Gu Huang Yu was thinking, Qian Ren Xue went directly to Qian Gu Huang Yu herself.

Others win at the starting line, but Qian Renxue got the referee to shoot her in the back.

“Yes, Sister Xue’er, times have changed, and we need to adapt accordingly,” Qian Gu Huang Yu said with a smile.

"But I'm still so unwilling!" Qian Renxue couldn't help but rub her long, slender, fair fingers together, which made Yali beside her tremble slightly.

Qian Gu Huang Yu also understood that among them, the one who hated Shrek Academy the most was actually Qian Renxue.

Although Gu Yuena was also tricked by Tang San, they had never actually met, so it was more of a virtual exchange. It wasn't even a virtual exchange, since Gu Yuena was asleep at the time, essentially AFK, when the enemy team raided her base.

Others are mostly hostile to Shrek Academy because of their stance; Chen Hanyu's Sea God family even had a honeymoon period with Shrek Academy.

Only Qian Renxue was truly ruined by Shrek Academy, resulting in the destruction of her family.

Perhaps sensing Qian Renxue's low spirits, Ya Li came over and hugged her from behind.

Qian Renxue also lay half-reclined in Ya Li's arms, resting her head on Ya Li's soft chest, and casually playing with Ya Li's smooth green hair.

"How should I put it?" Qian Renxue said slowly, "Although I also know that the current group of Shrek Academy students doesn't have much of a relationship with Tang San anymore."

"But when I think about how they inherited Tang San's ideas, I still want to kill them all."

After a moment of silence, Qian Gu Huang Yu said, "Why don't you become the dean of Shrek Academy?"

"?" Qian Renxue blinked, clearly not following Qian Guhuangyu's train of thought.

"It's very simple," Qian Gu Huang Yu laughed. "Since you don't like Shrek Academy inheriting Tang San's ideas, then you can teach them yourself!"

"Let them inherit your ideas, not Tang San's. When you see Tang San again in the future, let him know that Shrek Academy, which he used to treat as his backyard, has now become your backyard."

Aren't you curious about the expression on his face back then?

Hearing this, Qian Renxue smiled and said, "I'm actually looking forward to such a future!"

"I really want to see Tang San's expression when he breaks down, but will Yun Ming agree to you doing this?"

Qian Gu Huang Yu smiled and said, "Given the current situation, do you think Yun Ming has the option to disagree?"

"And since he's determined to change Shrek Academy, isn't it reasonable to appoint someone from outside Shrek Academy to a high-level position?"

"What can a group of Shrek Academy students possibly create by working in isolation?"

ps
Teacher Daxue is going to be promoted to Principal Daxue! Fast forward to 'I don't understand—'

(End of this chapter)